MINUTES - Special Council - 19880623MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 35-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Thursday, June 23, 1988
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
7:30 p.m.
Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Weller, Barker, Paivio, McKenzie, Buck
(from 9:07p.m.).
Councillors Pederson and Jones absent,
Councillor Timpson absent due to
employment obligations.
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning.
OR.!&.
Mayor l<Jest advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting
with respect to applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law for 357216
Ontario Limited, John and ~1aria Romano, The Anglican Diocese of Toronto,
Russell Barfitt, 750179 Ontario Limited and the Town of Aurora on behalf of
Aurora Business Parks and for amendments to the official plan for John and
Maria Romano, and the Anglican Diocese of Toronto.
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.
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 Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting for these
applications were mailed on May 20th, 1988, and May 24, 1988, by First Class
mail to the 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).
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Paivio declared a possible conflict of interest in Report No.
PL88-083-169, related to applications OP-09-88 and Z-19-88 due to a family
contractual arrangement with the owner, which was not complete, 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
#503 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions be
approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Proposal -Application Z-16-88 -357216 Ontario Limited
The Public Meeting began with the Director of Planning reviewing the text of
Report PL88-082-l68 concerning this subject.
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Applicant's Comments:
The solicitor in attendance on behalf of the owner, reiterated to Council
that the need for the application arose only through the inadvertent merging
of the title to the two lots subject to the consent application before the
Committee of Adjustment. It was submitted that the proposal to zone a
portion of the lands to an Environment Protection category was not
appropriate as the application was only to restore what was existing prior
to the title error occurring.
Public Concerns:
the effect on tree cover the granting of the severance application and
rezoning would have;
The possibility of the owner building additional houses on the property.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's deliberation began.
# 504 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the application be approved as submitted and the appropriate
By-law in accordance with the report of the Director of Planning be
prepared.
CARRIED
Proposal -Applications OP-09-88 Z-19-88 -John and Maria Romano
The Public meeting resumed with
Planning highlight the text
concerning this application.
Mayor West requesting that the Director of
of Report Number PL88-083-169 prepared
There were no persons in attendance at the meeting who wished to make
comment on the application. The applicant's agent did not make any
additional submissions in respect to the matter.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
# 505 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the applications be approved with the staff concerns related
to storm water management to be addressed, and a site plan
agreement to be entered into prior to third reading of the Zoning
By-law.
CARRIED
Councillor Paivio having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
the application did not take part in the vote called regarding this matter.
Proposal -Applications OP-10-88 Z-20-88-Anglican Diocese of Toronto
The Public meeting resumed with the Director of Public Planning revie1~ing
the full text of Report PL88-084-170 prepared concerning this application.
Councillor Barker declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this matter,
due to property in which he has monetary interest lying within the notice
circulation radius prescribed by the Planning Act 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.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Ted Tremain representing the Owners of the subject land, reviewed for
the benefit of Council and the members of the public in attendance, the
concept, model site p 1 an, and the details of the buildings proposed to be
constructed on the property. The people who the deve 1 opment is intended to
serve, the employment to be generated, concept for capital investments and
operation, amenities to be provided and Provincial interest in the proposal
were elaborated upon. It was requested that Council give early
consideration to the servicing allocation issue which would allow this
project to proceed in accordance with their proposed time table.
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Public Concerns:
the issue as to whether the Anglican Church, was, through development of
this project, providing assistance to needy Senior Citizens unable to
afford the type of accommodations proposed to be constructed;
the interface of this development with the presently designated rural
lands in the Town of Newmarket;
the presentation of the present propos a 1 without discussion or
information provided to the proponents of the proposed commercial
deve 1 opment at the North East corner of Yonge Street and St. John's
Sideroad;
whether favorable consideration of this application would be premature
in light of the overall study of this northern area of the Municipality;
status and proposed improvements of St. John's Sideroad;
future use of the owner's land adjacent to Yonge Street which is not
subject of the current application.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's deliberation began.
# 506 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT approval in principle be given to the applications with the
matter referred to the Ad Hoc Committee established to review
servicing allocation, and to staff to be dealt with in conjunction
with the overall study taking place in this area.
On a Recorded Vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS 3 NAYS 1
VOTING YEll.: Councillors McKenzie, Weller, and Mayor \>lest
VOTING NAY: Councillor Paivio
Councillor Barker having previously declared a Conflict of Interest in the
application did not take part in the vote called regarding this matter.
The ~1ayor adjourned the meeting for a five minute recess.
Meeting resumed at 8:40 p.m.
Proposal -Application Z-21-88-Russell Barfitt
The Public
The Director of Planning was requested to review the text of Report
PL88-085-171 prepared in respect to this matter.
The Applicant indicc.ted he wished to make no further comments in support of
this application.
Public Concerns:
that this would be the only property south of Aurora Heights Drive, west
of Wellington Heights Court having two dwellings erected on it;
the loss of privacy occurring as a result of the additional dwellings;
the loss of the trees on the applicant's land;
the future owners on the east side of Wellington Heights Court not
having knowledge of the additional house proposed;
effect on property value the additional dwelling would have.
Councillor Buck entered the Council Chambers -9:07 p.m.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's deliberation began.
# 507 Moved by Councillor Heller Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the application be approved subject to the owner providing a
current survey of the property prior to the preparation of the
necessary By-law amendment.
CARRIED
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Proposal -Application Z-22-88-750179 Ontario Limited
The Public Meeting resumed with the Director of Planning outlining the text
of Report Number PL88-086-172.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Brad Beech, the agent for the Owners, ad vi sed they were in concurrence
with the report as prepared.
Public Concerns:
whether a sidewalk would be provided when Kennedy Street is
reconstructed;
the effect this proposal would have on overall water allocation issues;
safety of the floodplain area;
potential danger to future residents due to proximity to golf course;
need for a buffer to be provided between the golf course;
the shift in traffic patterns which will result in the developments
a 1 ong Kennedy Street West proceeding with the corresponding increase in
noise pollution;
whether satisfactory architectural contro 1 would be maintained over the
houses to be built;
floodplain portion should come into public ownership;
Town should review planning approvals already given to ensure adequate
water;
lack of park facilities in this section of the municipality;
tree buffer along southern property line should remain;
potential location of a storm water pond on the lands east of the
subject property and the safety concerns and occurs to same.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's deliberation began.
# 508 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the application be approved and the appropriate By-law be
prepared. The subdivision approval to include provision for a
warning clause to future residents regarding the golf course south
of the property.
CARRIED
Proposal -Application Z-24-88 -Town of Aurora
The Public ~1eeting resumed with the Director of Planning highlighting the
text of Report PL88-087-173 related to this matter, and outlining briefly
the history of why the matter was before the Council this evening.
There were no persons in attendance at the meeting wishing to comment on the
application.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's deliberation began.
# 509 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the report of the Director of Planning be accepted and Council
proceed with the enactment of the necessary By-law.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARH1HIT
PL88-088-174 -Committee of fi.djustment A 1 i cation B-11-88 Lot 18, Plan
65M-2380 east side of Windham Trail Avenue Homes Ltd.
#510 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be ad vi sed that Counci 1 has
no objection to Application B-11-88. Should the Committee
choose to approve Application B-11-88, the following condition
of approval should be applied:
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Payment of an admi ni strati on fee of $100.00 for B-11-88
to the Town of Aurora; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PL88-089-175 -Committee of Jl.djustment Applications B-12-88(A) B-12-88(8)
Lot 20 and 21, Plan M-51 Allaura Boulevard K.P. Holdings Inc.
#511 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Barker
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Application B-12-88(A) and B-12-88(8) as
proposed, however, if the applicants wish to satisfy the
conditions of the site plan agreement for the proposed
bu i1 ding on Lot 21 of Plan M-51, the proposed right-of-way
should run to the rear of each property. Should the Committee
choose to approve Application B-12-88(A) and B-12-88(B) the
following conditions of approval should apply:
i) Payment of an administration fee of $100.00 to the Town
of Aurora; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PL88-090-176 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Cha:tt:~Y'l_y_ Corporation
Z-43-86
# 512 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. THAT a By-law be enacted to implement the proposed plan of
subdivision on the Chatterly Corporation; and
2. THAT Council determine that no further notice is necessary as
result of the proposed reductions in sideyard requirements.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS 5 NAYS 1
VOTING YEA: Counci 11 ors Barker, Buck, McKenzie, \-le 11 er, and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Paivio
BY-LAWS
#513 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce
the following by-laws for First Reading:
2993-88 Being a by-law to restrict turning movements on Yonge
Street within the Town of Aurora;
3000-88 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law number 2213-78
(Correct Building);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
#514
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to
introduce the following by-laws for Second Reading:
2993-88 Restrict turning movements on Yonge Street;
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3000-88 Amend Zoning By-law number 2213-78
(Correct Building);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to
introduce the following by-law for Third Reading:
2993-88 Restrict turning movements on Yonge Street;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEt< BUSINESS
The York Region Board of Education re: Workshop -Aurora High School -
June 29, 1988; Hooding of No Parking signs
#516 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the No Parking signs on McDonald Drive be hooded on Wednesday,
June 29, 1988, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as requested in the
correspondence from the York Region Board of Education.
CARRIED
Attridge Lumber re: Jl.pplication for building permit and setback
requirement; and
R.J. Harrington, Chief Building Official memo re: Attridge Lumber New
Proposed Building
#517 ~1oved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Council not object to an application for minor variance to
all ow the construction of the proposed building to proceed on the
Attridge Lumber lands.
CARRIED
W. Walker, Director of Public Works memo re: Confederation Park Parking
Lot/Removal of Tree
#518 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the Council concur with the removal of the tree in
Confederation Park as outlined in the memorandum of the Director of
Public Works.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller-requested the status of the improvements to be made to
the Park on Moorcrest Drive.
The Chief Administrative Officer advised he would follow
up with staff and the owner to ensure the work would
proceed.
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ADJOURNMENT
#519 Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor ~a£6<»~