MINUTES - Special Council - 19890928MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 46-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Thursday, September 28, 1989
7:34 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Jones, McKenzie, Mcintyre (until 8:29
p.m.), and Ochalski
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Councillor Weller absent attending
Municipal Conference.
Councillor Stewart absent on Vacation.
Councillors Timpson and Pedersen absent.
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning, Senior
Planner -Development Control
Mayor West advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting for
applications for amendment to the Offici a 1 Plan for Basking Ridge
Development Inc., and for amendments to the Zoning By-law for Mannington
Developments, Basking Ridge Development Inc., and for Bayview Business Park
Inc.
The Public Meetfng procedure and the opportunities available for concerned
residents to ask questions of the proponents of the various applications
scheduled for consideration were explained.
The Clerk advised that the required Notices of the Meeting for these
applications were mailed on August 25, 1989, by First Class Mail to the
addresses within 120 metres of the areas shown on the last revised
assessment roll of the Town of Aurora, to which the proposed By-laws apply.
The necessary signs were posted on the various properties in accordance with
the rules of the procedure under the Planning Act (1983).
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#570. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Proposal Z-31-89 -Mannington Developments
The Public Meeting began with the Senior Planner reviewing the contents of
Report PL89-112-283, prepared concerning the subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Paul Bailey spoke on behalf of the applicant. Council was advised they
had no concern with the staff report as prepared, and would endeavor to
answer any questions raised.
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Public Concerns:
-the start date for the proposed construction
-environmental effect of the proposed widening of St. John's Sideroad on
the wetlands adjacent thereto
-traffic/safety concerns with necessary improvements to St. John's Sideroad
-lack of additional access to Yonge Street
-installation of traffic signals at St. John's Sideroad and Yonge Street
-wildlife crossing the St. John's Sideroad after the improvements are
complete
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began:
#571. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the application be approved as outlined in the Report of the
Director of Planning with third reading of the Zoning By-law to be
withheld until such time as the concerns including those related to
the transportation issues, environment, and the cut and fill
application have been addressed; and the approval of Official Plan
Amendment Number 48 has been obtained.
CARRIED
Proposal -OP-11-89, Z-32-89 -Basking Ridge Development Inc.
The Public Meeting resumed with the Director of Planning outlining to those
in attendance the contents of Report PL89-113-284 prepared re 1 a ted to this
application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Howard Friedman of H.B.R. Planning Centre addressed Council on behalf of
the applicants. It was indicated that the Owners were in agreement with the
Report of the Director of Planning. Artists renderings of the elevations
were presented which depicted the landscaping proposed, provided the layout
of the buildings, parking, private roadway, and the building elevations.
Mr. Friedman advised the proposal was condominium in nature, the units would
be three and four bedrooms, and a minimum 1,600 square feet in size. A
commitment to work with staff and the Conservation Authority to address the
issues raised prior to fi na 1 i zati on of the p 1 an was extended. He further
indicated the Owners would have no concern with the potential to incorporate
the appropriate Offici a 1 Plan provisions within Amendment Number 54, if
Council determined same would be in order.
Public Concerns:
-existence of a driveway east of the subject lands providing access to a
residence east and south of the property
-existence of a water easement on the south boundary of the property
providing service to the residence east and south of the property
-whether sidewalks would be provided
-if a fence along the east side would be provided
-ownership of the floodplane lands
The Public Meeting closed, ana Council's consideration began:
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Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the application be approved in accordance with the
recommendations of the Director of Planning;
THAT the details of the proposal be resolved through the site plan
process prior to third reading of the Zoning By-law; and
THAT the requested land use designation and policies be
incorporated into Official Plan Amendment Number 54, prior to third
reading.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. due to the lack of a quorum.
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