MINUTES - Special Council - 19870827MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 38-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Thursday, August 27, 1987
7:31 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Barker, Jones, McKenzie (7:32 p.m.),
Paivio (7:47 p.m.), Pedersen, Timpson and
Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy
Clerk, Administrative Assistant,
Director of Planning.
Clerk absent on vacation.
and
#589 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 amendment to the Official
Plan for Dung Lam and Ivan Steiner; and to the Zoning By-1 aw for Dung Lam,
Leonard Smith, Ivan Steiner and 604704 Ontario Inc.
Mayor West advised that any person 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 applications
scheduled for consideration were explained.
The Deputy Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting were mailed on
July 23, 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 proposed 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 -Applications OP-19-87 and Z-20-87 -Dung Lam
The Public Meeting began with Mrs. Seibert outlining Report No. PL87-118-266
concerning this subject.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Brian Corbett, the agent for the applicant, addressed those present
respecting this proposal. It was stated that when application for the same
area was made a year ago that the proper material was not available. This
material is now available along with market justification for the plan. The
proponent has tenants available for the centre, which he feels would be a
successful commercial corner of the Town. Two other corners of Yonge and
Henderson were shown as very successful commercial areas and the proponent
has a study on the site showing the best use would be commercial.
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Mr. Friedman, Planner for H.B.R. Planning, was introduced. He showed
co 1 oured e 1 evations and sketches of the proposed building. The proponent
proposes to add an "L"-shaped building to carry on with the same theme
already established on the site. The corner of the "L" would be tiered with
office units on the second floor. Larger units would be built on the end
section. Mr. Friedman felt industrial related uses on this site were not
appropriate. He stated it was a key corner of Aurora serving large
residential areas. It was felt that with Aurora's potential growth trend to
30,000 by 1990, that now is the time to make a decision on the area. The
addition proposed is a relatively minor addition --7 shops and offices.
The traffic is a 1 ready generated by McDona 1 ds, and the proposed addition
would not generate much more. The site plan process would make sure there
would be no adverse effects on adjoining properties.
Public Concerns:
third entrance across from two industrial buildings;
constant truck traffic on Allaura Boulevard;
parking congestion;
a hazard to children; and
existing ground elevation sloping downward from Yonge Street.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
#590
#591
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the application be denied on the basis that it is premature.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this application be deferred until staff can provide a report
on existing and proposed C-4 commercial development and how the
application fits in with those coming on-stream in the near future.
CARRIED
Proposal -Application Z-21-87 -Leonard D. Smith
The Public Meeting resumed with consideration of Application Z-21-87 and
Planning Report No. PL87-119-267 regarding this subject.
There being no concerns expressed by those present, the Public Meeting
closed and the Council meeting opened.
#592 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the application be approved and the necessary by-law be
prepared.
CARRIED
Proposal -Applications OP-22-87 and Z-23-87 -Ivan Steiner
The Public Meeting resumed and Mrs. Seibert was requested to outline Report
PL87-120-268.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Richard Harrison, Planning Consultant with Malone, Given, Parsons,
outlined the proposed project. The one-storey house on the site is proposed
to be renovated and a second storey added. The first floor would be a
restaurant, with the second storey used for overnight accommodation. It was
stated that the use of the area as residential is not practical anymore,
since most of the area is commercial. Mr. Stephen McCasey, the architect,
was introduced. Mr. McCasey indicated all mechanical systems were proposed
to be inside. No rooftop air-conditioning is proposed. No outdoor patio is
proposed. Night parking lights would be directed away from adjacent
properties according to the street guidelines set by the Town. Existing
mature trees to be retained where possible.
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Public Concerns:
rear property fencing -height proposed;
noise and odor control measures;
outdoor patio -could be a detriment for small children;
preservation of existing mature trees; and
parking lot lights at night.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
#593 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the necessary Official Plan Amendment be prepared for
Council's consideration and the necessary zoning by-law amendment
also be prepared. The third reading of the zoning by-law amendment
not to occur until the site plan agreement affecting the
development of the property is entered into.
CARRIED
Proposal -Application Z-24-87 -604704 Ontario Inc.
The Public Meeting resumed and Mrs. Seibert was requested to outline Report
No. PL87-121-269.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Brian Corbett, acting as agent for the applicant, provided market
justification documentation to Council. Mr. Corbett agreed with the
Planner's report. He suggested that the C-3 zoning market is presently
oversaturated and and the owners were having problems renting these units
for the uses permitted. The building was overdesigned for C-3 uses and
would be more compatible for C-4 uses as currently set out in the Zoning
By-law.
There being no concerns expressed by those present, the Public Meeting
closed and the Council meeting opened.
#594 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the application be approved and the necessary by-law be
prepared.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report PL87-117-270 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
The Real Estate Investment Counsel Limited
Staff prepared a report with four options for calculating the oversizing
contributions for the townhouse development on McDonald Drive.
#595
#596
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Option C as outlined in the staff report be inserted into the
site plan agreement:
$11,500.00 for oversizing; and
$ 3,540.80 for Harriman Trunk Sewer.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan
agreement between the Town of Aurora and The Real Estate Investment
Counsel Limited.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
from
#597
BY-LAWS
#598
#599
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT consideration of this application be further deferred until
staff have consulted with the applicant.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2919-87 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2213-78
(Arthill);
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 Jones
THAT third reading of the Arthill Zoning By-law be deferred until
the Special Council meeting to be held on September 3, 1987.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#600 Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor
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