MINUTES - Special Council - 19880225MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 12-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Thursday, February 25, 1988
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
7:34 p.m.
Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors,
Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen and Timpson
Councillor Weller absent on vacation.
Councillor Barker absent due to illness.
Councillor Buck absent due to family
matter. Councillor Paivio absent.
Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Director of
Planning
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Planning
Report PL88-027 -066 re 1 a ted to the Offici a 1 Plan Amendment and Rezoning
for the Administrative Centre to house the York Region Board of Education
due to employment with same.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#155 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor West advised those present that this meeting had been called as a
Public Meeting with respect to applications for amendments to the Official
Plan and Zoning By-law for the Town of Aurora and Nick Cortellucci.
Mayor West advised that any person who wished further notice of 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 werecexplained.
The Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting for these
applications were mailed on January 22nd 1988 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 -Application OP-01-88, Z-06-88-Nick Cortellucci
The public meeting began with the Director of Planning reviewing the text of
Planning Report No. PL88-026-065 prepared related to the proposed amendments.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. M. Larkin representing Weston Associates addressed those present on
behalf of the Owner. It was their submission that the proposed development
plan was reasonable and addressed the sensitive nature of the woodlot
satisfactorily.
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The open space block comprised of approximately five acres of land was
proposed to be conveyed to the Town if same was acceptable. A commitment to
work with the Town to achieve the goals and objectives of maintenance of as
much tree cover as possible was expressed. Mr. Larkin indicated that their
group had experience in dealing with similar developemnts in other
municipalities.
Public Concerns:
the pressure faced by Municipal Council to amend the Open Space Official
Plan provisions
damage caused to woodlot by permitting any construction activity
loss of Public use by "privatization" of the proposed lots
information received by residents that Counci 1 intended the 1 ands to
remain as Open Space
existing heavy use of area by both new and longer term residents
allowing this development to proceed would place pressure for
development in other parts of woodlot still in private ownership
long term detrimental effect on existing 23 acre parkland adjacent to
Iona Subdivision if this development proceeds and when the lands to the
south are developed
distance between houses constructed on Tamarac Trail and Spence Drive
and the nearest dwelling proposed
size and approximate price range of dwellings proposed
Town's procedure for giving notice of this hearing
The public meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
#156 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the development of this property be deemed premature at this
time; and
THAT the Owner be invited to meetings to discuss the management of
the property as a woodlot
CARRIED
Proposal -Application OP-03-88, Z-07-88, Town of Aurora Administrative
Centre
Councillor Timpson having earlier declared a Conflict of Interest in this
matter left the Council meeting at this time (8:42 p.m.) and did not return
for the duration of the discussion or vote on the subject application. The
four members of Counci 1 remaining constituted a quorum in accordance with
Section 7 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 1983.
The pub 1 i c meeting resumed with the consideration of Report No.
PL88-027-066 concerning the Town Administrative Centre.
Public Concerns:
need to have survey completed to determine exact area to be sold
potential for other user if the Board of Education sells the property
Town intending to sell parkland
removal of public access to the lands
effect on wildlife and trees the proposed addition to the building would
have
proximity of creek to development
need to maintain at least an access to park in area of creek in Town
ownership
The public meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
#157 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the recommendations of staff be accepted and a detailed survey
of the building and lands intended to be zoned be obtained prior to
any further action being undertaken, the exact rear lot line be
defined, the area to accommodate the proposed addition to be
determined and the "Office of Public Authority" presently including
school board uses be those permitted on the subject lands.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
#158 Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
CARRIED
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