MINUTES - Special Council - 19940127II
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 03-94
Holland Room East
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, January 27, 1994
7:30p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Healy,
Jones, and Timpson.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Councillors Griffith and Weller
were absent due to previous
commitments.
Councillor McKenzie was
absent on a family matter.
Councillor Pedersen was
absent on vacation.
Deputy Clerk/Solicitor,
Director of Planning, and
Recording Secretary.
Mayor West advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with
regard to a proposed Zoning By-law amendment with respect to Part Lot 78 and
79, Concession I E.Y.S., Cat-Tail Investments Limited, D14-14-93.
The Public Meeting procedure and the opportunities available for concerned
residents to ask questions related to the items tabled for consideration were
explained and Mayor West advised that any person who wished further notice
of the passage of the proposed By-law under consideration could sign the
information forms available.
The Deputy Clerk/Solicitor advised that the required Notices of Meeting for
Application D14-14-93 were mailed January 5, 1994, in compliance with the
Planning Act, by First Class Mail, to the addresses within 1 20 metres of the
area shown on the last revised assessment rolls 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#58 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of two appointments to the Aurora Cemetery
Board.
CARRIED
PL94-005-027-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment,
Part of Lots 78 and 79 Concession I E.Y.S ..
Cat-Tail Investments; D14-14-93
The Director of Planning provided a brief overview of the requested
amendments, which include a proposed relotting and a reduction of minimum
floor areas for two blocks of land and recommendations offered by the design
consultant concerning rear yard garages, porches, and setbacks on corner lots
throughout the subdivision. It was felt that the streetscapes would be
enhanced through the requested relotting with the design combinations offering
an attractive and diverse mix, particularly with regard to the townhouse designs
lending themselves to the difficult elevations of this area. The increase of two
units throughout the subdivision is minimal and acceptable from staff's
perspective. The reduction in floor area will address sales needs identified by
the developer and is also supported by staff. Although permitting rear yard
garages is a concept staff endorse in general, concern remains with the
potential impact of the reduced setbacks on swales, stormwater management,
'" · access and maintenance problems. In addition, grading difficulties would
preclude rear yard garages on the majority of lots. With respect to porches,
although staff support the concept in theory, there is concern that later owners
not be permitted unrestricted freedom to construct structures incompatible with
the subdivision. Accordingly, it is recommended that specific requirements be
established respecting open-sided roofed porches. Setback amendments
requested with respect to the sight triangles on flankage lots are supported
since these would minimize the need for future minor variances.
Public Comments
Neither the proponent nor members of the public in attendance had questions
or comments related to the application.
The Public Meeting closed at 7:40p.m. and Council's deliberations began.
#59 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT approval be granted to the requested amendments to:
• reduce the minimum required floor area in the R2-41 zone;
• permit open-sided roofed porches, with or without a
foundation, and including steps and eaves, to project 2
metres into a required 4.5 metre exterior side yard and 1.2
metres into a required 3 metre exterior side yard, and to
exclude only open-sided roofed porches located in the
exterior side yard of corner lots from the calculation of lot
coverage;
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• eliminate the required distance separation between porches
in semi-detached units;
• require a setback from the daylighting triangle equal to the
lesser of the requirements for the front or the exterior
sideyard.
THAT the requested rezoning from R3-1 to R3-1, R2-41, and R6-12
be approved and that the final M-Pians incorporate the proposed
relotting;
THAT staff investigate the feasibility of locating garages in the rear
of the lots where possible;
THAT staff review the possible acquisition of such walkway
linkages as may be appropriate within the subdivision; and
THAT other requested amendments be denied for the reasons set
out in the staff report.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Appointments to the Aurora Cemetery Board
#60
#61
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Mr. Earle Lepofsky be appointed to serve a two year term on
the Board of the Aurora Cemetery Corporation.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Ms. Susan Chute be appointed to serve a one year term on
the Board of the Aurora Cemetery Corporation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#62 Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:52p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST, MAYO IPAL CLERK