MINUTES - Special Council - 19930429TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 12-93
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, April 29, 1993
7:30p.m.
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, McKenzie, Pedersen, and
Timpson.
Councillor Jones was absent on
Town business. Councillor Weller
was absent on vacation.
Acting Municipal Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Building
Administration, and Recording
Secretary.
Mayor West advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with regard to the
proposed rezoning amendment by DiBlasi/Calamia, Part of Lots 11 and 12, Concession II
E.Y.S, 13900 Leslie Street, D14-03-93 and with regard to proposed General Zoning By-law
Amendment D14-13-92.
The Public Meeting procedure and the opportunities available for concerned residents to ask
questions of the proponents or the applications scheduled for consideration were explained.
Mayor West advised that any person who wished further notice of the passage of the proposed
By-laws under consideration could sign the forms available.
The Acting Municipal Clerk advised that the required Notice of Meeting for Application D 14-03-
93 was mailed on April 7, 1993, in compliance with the Planning Act, by First Class Mail, to
the addresses within 120 metres of the area shown on the last revised assessment roll of the
Town of Aurora to which the proposed By-law would apply. The necessary sign was posted on
the property in accordance with the rules of procedure under the Planning Act. He also advised
that the required Notice of Meeting for Application D14-13-92 was published in the April 2,
1993, issue of the Era Banner, in compliance with the rules of procedure under the Planning
Act. To supplement the publication of this notice, copies of Staff Report PL93-18 and the
advertised notice were served by First Class Mail to Boards, Commissions, Authorities, and
other Agencies in accordance with section 34 of the Planning Act, as well as the Clerk and
Secretary, Planning Committee, of each bordering municipality.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report PL93-030-121, General
By-law Amendment, Application Dl4-13-92, with respect to buffer strip requirements for
schools, due to employment with the York Region Board of Education, and did not take part in
or vote on any questions in this regard, or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
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Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report PL93-030-121, General By-
law Amendment, Application D14-13-92, with respect to buffer strip requirements for schools,
due to employment with the York Region Board of Education, and did not take part in or vote
on any questions in this regard, or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#247. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
PL93-029-120 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
DiBlasi/Calamia. Part of Lots 11 and 12. Cone. 2
Former Township of Whitchurch. 13900 Leslie Street
D14-03-93
The Director of Planning explained that the amendment would facilitate a severance of
approximately 5-1/2 acres from a larger parcel of land to create a residential lot. The
Committee of Adjustment approved this consent subject to a list of conditions, one of which was
obtaining a rezoning to Rural Residential. Accordingly, this matter is basically administrative
in nature.
Mr. Mitchell was present on behalf of the applicants. However, no concern was expressed by
members of the public.
The Public Meeting closed at 7:30p.m. and Council's deliberations began.
#248. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the requested amendment be approved in order to rezone the subject lands
from Rural General (RU) Zone to Rural Residential (R) Zone.
CARRIED
At this point in time, Councillor Timpson left the meeting.
PL93-030-121-General By-law Amendment: D14-13-92
The Director of Planning explained that, during the course of administration of the Zoning By-
law, certain issues requiring clarification surface. In addition, it becomes necessary from time
to time to address the need to have the Zoning By-law evolve in pace with current trends. As
part of this review, Staff were provided with guidance by an Ad Hoc Committee of Council.
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The Director then addressed the question of adult entertainment and body rub parlours.
Although applications have not been received to date, neighbouring municipalities have had to
deal with requests. Since such establishments cannot be prohibited, the Committee indicated that
establishing a regulatory by-law in addition to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment would
restrict locations to the General Industrial Specific (M5-1) Zone in addition to creating distance
separations from major streets and certain land uses, thereby minimizing the impact on such
neighbouring land uses. The Director then described in general terms proposals for the
interaction between the zoning and regulatory by-laws. She indicated that further study is
warranted. Accordingly, it is recommended that approval in principle to the proposed
amendments be granted, with Staff reporting again following a detailed review and co-ordination
of the proposed zoning and regulatory by-laws.
The Director indicated that billiard halls are currently permitted in C2 and C4 zones, however,
the existing regulatory by-law prohibits their location on Wellington or Yonge Streets.
Following receipt of legal advice, it is recommended that the interaction between the zoning and
regulatory by-laws be revisited with a further report following such investigation.
The existing regulatory by-law defmes "places of amusement" in a manner that includes video
arcades and requires compliance with the Zoning By-law. However, the current provisions of
the Zoning By-law do not define or recognize places of amusement or video arcades as a
permitted use. It is recommended that the regulatory by-law continue to prohibit this use on
sites abutting Yonge and Wellington streets and that the Zoning By-law be amended so that a
"place of entertainment" shall include a "place of amusement".
With respect to administrative aspects of the proposed General Zoning By-law amendment, the
Director stated that decks are currently included in the calculation of lot coverage. Typically,
newer residential premises are constructed to the maximum lot coverage. The Committee has
considered the need to accommodate typical deck designs while ensuring that infringement of
the privacy of neighbouring owners be kept to a minimum.
Concerns relating to the enforcement of existing provisions with respect to the parking or storage
of commercial vehicles in residential zones have been identified. It is recommended that vehicle
gross weight ratings and lengths be set at 3,900 kg and 6.0 metres, and prohibit mobile
construction equipment and farm tractors.
Other suggested modifications include: an amended definition of parking space in order to
address commercial or derelict vehicles; an amendment to prescribe maximum driveway width
proportionate to lot frontage with respect to off-street parking in yards; a specific reference to
medical practitioners as an example of home occupations; a parking standard for golf courses;
an amendment recognizing the past and current practice regarding buffer strip requirements for
schools; and site specific amendments with respect to interior side yard setbacks, and to correct
previous drafting errors.
Public's Comments
Public comments included requests for clarification of the legal implications affecting billiard
halls including hours of operation, locations and the limit regarding the number of amusement
devices or billiard tables.
The Director of Planning indicated that the Town is currently attempting to establish acceptable
zoning definitions and locations for these uses. The regulatory issues are not being addressed
at this time; however further public meetings will be scheduled when the regulatory by-laws are
tabled for review by Council.
The Director also clarified that the recommended standard for a deck was with respect to the
minimum side yard requirement.
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The Public Meeting closed at 8:10p.m. and Council's deliberations began.
#249. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT, given the complexity of the issues related to adult entertainment and
body-rub parlours, billiard halls and places of amusement and the need to co-
ordinate the Zoning By-law amendments with the proposed Regulatory/Licensing
By-laws, Council grant approval in principle to the proposed amendments and that
staff report further when all draft by-laws have been reviewed;
THAT consideration be given to the suggested revisions to the recommendations
of the Ad Hoc Committee as set out in the report; and,
THAT staff proceed with the drafting of a separate by-law to implement the
Committee's recommendations concerning the other matters discussed in the
report.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to the
portion of the report dealing with buffer strips, did not take part in the vote called for in this
regard.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor West advised members that the Social Contract proposed by the provincial government
could generate a Regional tax increase of 8.5% and could impact the Town by approximately
$400,000.
ADJOURNMENT
#250. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:18p.m.
CARRIED
~1or
J. WEST, Mf~R UNICIPAL CLERK