MINUTES - Special Council - 19890824MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 39-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Thursday, August 24, 1989
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre (7:35p.m.), McKenzie,
Ochalski, Pedersen, Stewart (7:42
p.m., to 8:55p.m.), Timpson (7:32
p.m.), and Weller
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer (7:34
p.m.), Deputy Clerk, Administrative
Assistant, Director of Planning,
Senior Planner -Long Range
Clerk absent on Vacation.
Mayor West advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting for
applications for amendment to the Official Plan for Mr. Gad Noik, and Aurora
Fruit Market Ltd., and applications to amend the zoning By-laws for Mr. Gad
Noik, Glenowen Properties Limited, and Aurora Fruit Market Ltd.
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 the Meeting for these
applications were mailed out on July 21, 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
#513. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Proposal OP-08-89, Z-28-89 -Gad Noik
The Public Meeting began with Mayor West requesting the Director of Planning
to briefly summarize the contents of report PL89-098-247, prepared
concerning the subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Ian Nichol, Architect and agent for the Owner, addressed the meeting,
thanking staff for their report. He indicated that the proposed apartment
building is to be set back 15 metres from Yonge Street, 6 (six) metres
beyond the requirement, and all other setbacks would conform to the By-law
requirement. The building would be 6 (six) storeys, and similar to the
Highland Green units, with a stepped back appearance from Yonge Street. The
parking space at the front could be realigned so as not to encroach on the
front yard. A traffic study prepared by a consultant would be available
next week, but it was his submission that the apartment use would create
1 ess traffic than a commercia 1 deve 1 opment. Engineering Consultants were
preparing to submit a report regarding services. The units in the building
are smaller and more affordable than most other areas in the Municipality.
Mr. Nichol requested favourable consideration of the application by Council.
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Public Concerns:
A petition was submitted to Council members signed by 25 neighbours from the
first 14 houses on Golf Links Drive. The concerns raised were:
-traffic situation is currently of concern, there are numerous exits onto
Golf Links Drive already
-the subject property is presently used as parking by the Golf Club. This
will create parking problems if the subject lands are developed.
-Golf cart assembly area -people crossing street
-scale and appearance of building -not suitable for a 3/4 acre parcel of
land
-there is already high density in the area because of the Highland Green
Condominiums
-units unlikely to be "affordable housing"
-needed infrastructure -school classrooms, hospital beds, water, sewage,
etc., are lacking
·Soil conditions in the area -drainage
-canyon effect -traffic flowing on Yonge Street between large structures
-water and hydro demands
-would request referral to Ontario Municipal Board if approved
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began.
#514. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the applications be denied due to traffic concerns, the impact
of the proposal when considered with existing high density
development in the vicinity, and the concerns raised related to
demands placed on the municipal infrastructure.
CARRIED
Proposal Z-29-89 -Glenowen Properties Limited
The Public Meeting resumed with the Director of Planning reviewing the text
of report number PL89-099-248, prepared concerning the subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
The Applicant, Mr. Robert Downes, addressed the meeting. A conceptual
drawing of the building was shown. The design proposed is similar to the
building now under construction on the south east corner of George Street
and Wellington Street West, also owned by the applicants. He stated that no
part of the building will encroach onto the Environmental Protection strip,
along the frontage of the property. The building is proposed to be 4 (four)
storeys on the northern portion and 3 (three) storeys at the southerly end.
Servicing capacity is available, according to a preliminary report prepared
by Paul Theil and Associates on behalf of the applicant. The Staff concerns
related to the landscaping requirements and one parking space in front yard
abutting into the Environmental Protection zone could be addressed at the
Site Plan stage. A traffic study prepared noted there would be minimal
volume of traffic generated by this building. Any other problems could be
resolved with discussion between the Planning Department and the applicant.
As there were no Public concerns, the Public Meeting closed, and Council
began their consideration.
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Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the application be approved in principle, and be referred to
the Planning Advisory Committee pending submission of traffic and
servicing studies, and to allow outstanding issues as outlined in
the report of the Director of Planning, to be resolved.
CARRIED
Councillor Stewart left the Council chambers at 8:55 p.m.
Proposal OP-09-89, Z-30-89 -Aurora Fruit Market
The Public Meeting resumed with the Senior Planner outlining the text of
report PL89-100-249 prepared concerning this subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Richard Harrison, a Land Use Planner; addressed the meeting on behalf of
the owners of the subject property'. It was indicated that the proposed
redevelopment would, through the improvements to the facade of the existing
Fruit Market and the construction of the proposed two storey building
adjacent to it, improve significantly the overall aesthetics of the area.
Mr. Harrison indicated he concurred with the contents of the staff report.
However, he indicated the suggestion that a market study be provided is
onerous given the small size of the proposal. He stated that three letters
of intent to lease the space were available. The architect for the project
outlined the appearance, composition, and the construction materia 1 s to be
used.
Public Concerns:
-trees on lot; will they be retained
-height of retaining wall/fence
-potential noise from air conditioning units
-space between building and retaining wall
-hours of business
-will height of building restrict residents views
#516. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the subject application be approved, that the requirement for
a Market Study as requested by staff be waived, and that the
neighbours in attendance be informed of the progress of the site
plan through the approval process.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#517. Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
CARRIED
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