MINUTES - Special Council - 19870625MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 31-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Thursday, June 25, 1987
7:32 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Buck;
Jones, McKenzie, Paivio, Pedersen, Timpson
and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
Councillor Barker absent due to illness.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Planning, Treasurer, Clerk
Clerk.
Director of
and Deputy
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report No.
PW87-27-211 respecting Invoicing for Water Meter Installation Costs due to
his being an affected business owner and did not take part in or vote on any
question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on
such question.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#455 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor West ad vi sed those present that this meeting had been ca 11 ed as a
Public Meeting with respect to applications for amendments to the Zoning
By-law for Andrea J. Maier, Olga Kelly, 610577 Ontario Limited, Three
Seasons Homes Limited, and the Estate of G. Mendel.
Mayor West advised that any persons who wished further notice of the passage
of the By-laws under consideration should sign the forms available before
they leave the meeting.
The Public Meeting procedure and the opportunities available for concerned
residents to ask questions of the proponents of the various app 1 i cations
scheduled for consideration were explained.
The Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting were mailed on May
21, 1987 by First Class mail, to addresses within 120 metres of the areas,
as shown on the last revised assessment roll of the Town of Aurora to which
the By-laws would apply. The necessary signs were posted on the various
properties in accordance with the rules of procedure under The Planning Act
( 1983) .
Proposal -Application Z-37-84-Andrea J. Maier
The meeting began with Mrs. Seibert indicating to Council that the
applicant, through her agent, had by 1 etter requested deferra 1 of
consideration of the application to a future public meeting to permit the
applicants, who were out of the country, to be present.
#456 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT consideration of this matter be referred to the August 27th
public planning meeting. The concerned residents present are to
sign the list provided to receive notice of the meeting.
CARRIED
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Proposals -Applications Z-16-87, Z-17-87, Z-40-85, 610577 Ontario Limited,
Three Seasons Homes Limited and Olga Kelly
The Public Meeting proceeded with consideration of applications Z-16-87,
Z-17-87 and Z-40-85 together and Mrs. Seibert highlighted the text of report
numbers PL87-084, 085, and 086 prepared regarding these matters
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Howard Friedman, the agent representing the Three Seasons ( Z-17 -87)
application addressed Council concerning the content of the Planning
Report. He stated that enactment of the Zoning By-law would be appropriate
at this time given the recent Official Plan Amendment approval by the
Minister. It was indicated that as 37% of the site was open, the urban
separator theme contained in the Official Plan provisions would be adhered
to. The draft plan has been amended to incorporate the Revlis Connection to
the south. Concern was expressed for the comments in the report related to
the necessity to increase the lot sizes at the north end and pull the cul de
sac southwards to comply with the urban separator provisions. It was
suggested that the applicant be permitted to present drawings indicating the
visual effect of permitting the existing lot configuration to proceed with
some additional landscaping to be provided.
Mr. Bill Campbell representing the Kelly (Z-40-85) Lands briefly stated they
wished the Zoning to be approved and put in place as soon as possible.
Mr. Max Sherman appearing on behalf of the 610577 Ontario Limited (Z-16-87)
indicated his clients had some urgency for proceeding with the zoning
implementation.
Public Concerns:
requirement for an open space link along the south side of St. Johns
Sideroad, joining the Willow Farm Open Space System with the future
Holland River Vally Open Space developments;
view of Three Seasons land when approaching Aurora from the north;
desire for not altering at all the existing wet lands area through cut
and fill procedures as doing so would harm the wi 1 dl ife 1 i vi ng in this
area;
lot configuration and grading on west side of cul de sac in the Three
Seasons Plan;
lack of park and playground facilities provided in the area;
substantial increase in density of development over the existing
conditions;
lack of compatibility with surrounding residences;
premature until servicing, road improvement and traffic patterns are
finally determined;
will not be consistent with Council's desire to have separation between
Newmarket and Aurora; and
proposed developments will not be spacious in appearance
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
#457 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT applications Z-16-87, Z-17-87 and Z-40-85 be referred back to
staff to continue their discussions with the proponents. The
number of lots to be reduced in a manner similar to the Willow Farm
Proposal and the concerns of the Conservation Authority and staff
as outlined in the reports and with respect to external servicing
and road improvements to be resolved.
CARRIED
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Proposal -Application Z-18-87 -Estate G. Mendel
The Public Meeting resumed with Mrs. Seibert outlining Report No.
PL87-087-207 prepared concerning this subject.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Gary Fine spoke briefly and stated that 72 parking spaces were provided
on the site and that the lawyer leasing space within the plaza understood
that this type of use was not currently permitted under the zoning by-law.
There being no concerns expressed by those present the Public Meeting closed
and Council's consideration began.
#458 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the application be approved and the necessary by-law be
prepared.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Memo from Clerk re: Coding of Photo Copiers
#459 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the memorandum of the Clerk regarding the auditrons be
accepted.
CARRIED
Memo from Clerk re: Absentee Report for Councillors
#460 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Absentee Report be received and that future reports
incorporate attendance at Committee Meetings.
CARRIED
Mr. Jim Pratt re: request to close Springburn Crescent-July 5/87
#461 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT permission be given to close Spri ngburn Crescent on Sunday,
July 5, 1987 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a barbeque. The
residents to be advised to contact the concerned public authorities.
CARRIED
S. Seibert, Director of Planning memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
Cancellation of July Public Meeting
#462 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the recommendation of the Director of Planning be accepted and
the public meeting to held on July 30, 1987 be cancelled.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Memo from Chief Administrative Officer re: Resignation of Fred Horvath,
Director of Leisure Services
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Aurora Heritage Committee Report No. 8, June 9, 1987
#463 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the minutes of the Aurora Heritage Committee Report No. 8
dated June 9, 1987 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF.REPORTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Report BLDG87-026-208 -Municipal Law Enforcement Conference Attendance by
John Insley
#464
#465
#466
#467
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT Mr. John Insley, Municipal Law Enforcement and Provincial
Offences Officer attend the 1987 Law Enforcement Officers
Association Conference, September 9, 10 and 11, 1987;
THAT the pre-registration fee in the amount of $100.00 be charged
against Account No. 7200-48; and
THAT the appropriate expenses be approved in accordance with Town
policy, and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
between the Town of Aurora and
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and 489454 Ontario Ltd.
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1 ication for Site Plan Aooroval 714354 Ontario
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and 714354 Ontario Limited.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PW87-027-211 Watermeter Installation Invoiced Costs
to PW87-22
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the invoicing of costs
associated with the installation of watermeters within industrial,
commercial and institutional establishments.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it
was:
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 31
Thursday, June 25, 1987
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the report requested by Council in May regarding the options
be finalized and considered along with this invoicing issue at the
next Committee of the Whole Meeting
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED
Councillor McKenzie having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
did not take part in or vote on any question in this regard or attempt in
any way to influence the voting on such question.
Report No. PW-87-028-212 -Requested approval for the Proposed Wellington
Street West-Haida Drive Intersection Improvements.
#469 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the invitational tender submitted for the Wellington Street
West/Ha ida Drive intersection improvements by Street Construction
Limited in the amount of $23,006.70 be accepted and that said costs
be charged to Account No. 3360-40, and the seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
C.E. Gowan, Clerk memo to Mavor and Members of of
Report on Frinae-B-enefits for Elected Officials of
the Whole Meeting on June 10, 1987
Education Policy-Convention and Seminar Expense Policy deferred by
Committee of the Whole May 13, 1987 and from Council on April 15, 1987 and
June 10, 1987'
Committee of the Whole on
1987 and June 10, 1987
Ma or West memo to Members of Council re: B -law 2215-78 Control of Do s
Deferred by Council in Committee May 27, 1987 and Pending from Council of
April 15, 1987 and June 10, 1987
Pa ment Certificate No. 6 (Final) -Bathurst St. Trunk Watermain -Project
No. 1201 Deferred by Council May 20, 1987 and Pending from Council of April
15, 1987 and June 10, 1987 1
Dele ation of Mr. Todd Comfort; Baseball Diamond Our Lad of Grace Park;
Report No. LS87-18-149; Responsibility of Costs Deferred by Council May 6,
1987 and March 18, 1987 and June 10, 1987'
McPherson and Shugart, Barristers & Solicitors re: Zoning By-law 2873-86;
A eal to Ontario Munici al Board b the Aurora Cemeter Com an ; Future of
Cemetery Pending from Committee of the Whole meeting of May 27, 1987;
Committee of the Whole on April 29, 1987 and Committee of the Whole on June
10' 1987'
Report No. PW87-022-156 -Watermeter Purchase and Installation
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Customers (Pending from Committee of
the Whole meeting of May 27, 1987 and Referred from Committee of the Whole
of May 13, 1987)
#470 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT all these matters be finalized by the July 22, 1987 Committee
of the Whole Meeting.
CARRIED
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Report No. TR87 -009-130 re: Purchase of Vehicles -1987 (Referred by
Council at its meeting of April 15, 1987 and Committee of the Whole on Ma··
13, 1987'
#471
BY-LAWS
#472
#473
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT this matter be included on the next Committee of the Whole
Meeting and the necessary information be obtained.
CARR I ED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
2926-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2891-87, a by-law to
designate the property known municipally as 54 Yonge
Street North as being of architectural and historical
value or interest;
2927-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2892-87, a by-law to
designate the property known municipally as the "Keeper's
House", Aurora Cemetery, R.R. #2, Aurora as being of
architectural and historical value or interest;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
2926-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2891-87, a by-law to
designate the property known municipally as 54 Yonge
Street North as being of architectural and historical
value or interest;
2927-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2892-87, a by-law to
designate the property known municipally as the "Keeper's
House", Aurora Cemetery, R.R. #2, Aurora as being of
architectural and historical value or interest;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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#474
#475
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Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
2866-86 Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2213-78
(Macdonell);
2901-87 Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2213-78
(Rotondo);
2918-87 Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2213-78
(Willow);
2924-87 Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2213-78
(Cousins);
2925-87 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a proposal
and estimate of cost pursuant to an agreement with Her
Majesty the Queen, In Right of the Province of Ontario,
as represented by the Minister of Transportation and
Communications, entered into under The Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, R.S.O. 1980,
Chapter 421;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
Deferral -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it
was:
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT third reading of By-law 2918-87 be deferred until such time as
staff are satisfied the outstanding items to be dealt with will not
affect the By-law's provisions.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED
NEW BUSINESS
K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Criteria for Hiring Further Full Time Firefighters -Terms of
Reference
#476 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT this matter be referred to the next Committee of the Whole
Meeting and the information regarding the contracting of armed
services personnel be provided at that time.
CARRIED
Resurfacing of McMahon Park Tennis Courts
#477 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the necessary
replacement of the fencing at the McMahon Park Tennis Courts.
CARRIED
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#478
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday June 30, 1987 at
6:00 p.m. at the Administration Centre to consider the quotations
for the resurfacing of the tennis courts.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#479 Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
CARRIED