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TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 14-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, April 28, 1994
7:30p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Griffith, Healy,
Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen,
Timpson and Weller.
Councillor Constable was
absent on a business
engagement.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Municipal Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Public
Works, Treasurer and
Recording Secretary.
The Municipal Clerk advised that the required Notice of Meeting for application
number D14-01-90 was served April 6, 1994, by First Class Mail to the
addresses of owners within 120 metres of the subject lands, as shown on the
last revised assessment roll of the Town of Aurora, to which the proposed By-
law would apply. The necessary signs were posted on the subject 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#254. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of Reports PL94-046-118, PL94-047-119, PW94-
013-120; memorandum from Director of Public Works and
correspondence from Kaboom Fireworks to be considered under the
New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 14-94
Thursday, April 28, 1994
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
PL94-045-1 05 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Part Lot 80. Concession 1 E.Y.S, Old Park Holdings
Limited: P 14-01-90
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The Director of Planning explained that the applicants propose to rezone the
lands from "Rural General (RU) Zone" to "Row Dwelling Residential (R6)
Exception Zones", "Shopping Centre Commercial Holding (H-C4) Zone",
"Industrial Commercial Holding (H-C5) Zone", and "Major Open Space (0)
Zone" in order to permit the development of the lands as a Plan of Subdivision
comprising street and stacked townhouse units, a service commercial block, a
mixed use commercial/residential block, and several open space blocks. At the
outset, the Director of Planning pointed out that the O.P. land use schedule
included with the report containing the location of the school and park sites
was not the approved version and proceeded to review the correct schedule.
Mrs. Seibert indicated that the proposal addresses the objectives established in
the secondary plan while respecting the existing contours of the site by
incorporating groups of street and stacked condominium townhouses, serviced
by an internal road and walkway system. The proposal includes an
underground parking facility for residents with the provision of some above
ground visitor parking. The dwelling units proposed would comprise a ground
level bungalow unit stacked with two-storey back-to-back units, each with a
ground level entrance. Specific concerns requiring additional discussion include
the enhancement of the proposed pedestrian links, in particular those proposed
in the vicinity of the commercial blocks; the tandum parking spaces and aisle
widths proposed in the underground facility along with the provision of
additional visitor parking; the conveyance and maintenance of the residual
lands created by the adjoining draft plan of subdivision. Staff recommended the
resolution of these items prior to the implementation of any amending by-law.
In addition, staff recommended that the commercial blocks be placed in a
holding category until details are available with respect to the future
development of these lands.
Applicant's Comments
Mr. Gary Templeton, on behalf of the applicants, advised that the designing
architect was available to provide additional details with respect to this
innovative housing form if so desired. Mr. Templeton expressed concern
regarding the future development of the commercial blocks and the potential for
objections to the Zoning By-law once the proposed residential units are
occupied if the recommendations of the Director of Planning not to pre-zone the
lands was adopted. He requested that the commercial blocks be zoned as such
at this time and indicated that the proponents would agree to the addition of
the "H" holding prefix being applied to these blocks until such time as detailed
plans are supplied by the proponents. He also expressed concern with the
residual lands created subsequent to the draft approval of the abutting Plan of
Subdivision. As these lands offer no economic benefit nor enhancement to his
client's project and felt they should not be compelled to purchase these lands.
Architectural renderings were shown depicting the configuration of the layout
for the proposed stacked condo units.
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Thursday. April 28, 1994
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Public Comments
There were no members of the public present who wished to express concern
or offer opinions with respect to this proposal.
The Public meeting closed at 7:50p.m. and Council's deliberations began.
#255. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the requested rezoning of the residential component be
approved in principle subject to draft approval of the Plan of
Subdivision and to the resolution of issues concerning building
setbacks, visitor parking and the proposed width of the access
ramps and vehicle spaces in the underground parking facility;
THAT the "H" holding prefix be applied to the R6 exception zone
for the condominium block as well as to the C zones for both
commercial blocks pending finalization of site plan agreements;
THAT Blocks 1 2 and 1 3 be zoned "Environmental Protection (E. P.)
Zone" in accordance with the comments of the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority;
THAT the disposition of the residual lands created within the
abutting Plan of Subdivision be resolved prior to final approval; and
THAT any offers to purchase for the residential units to be created
indicate an awareness and acknowledgement by the prospective
purchaser of the proposed future commercial uses.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Memorandum from the Director of Works re: Tender Award
for External Services for the Draft Plan of Subdivision
19T-89038. Cat-Tail Investments
#256. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council authorize the oversizing of the proposed watermain
on Wellington Street East from 300 mm in diameter to 400 mm in
diameter; and
THAT the additional costs for these works in the amount of
$95,179.19 be entirely financed by Magna International Inc.
CARRIED
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Thursday, April 28, 1994
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PL94-046-118-Planning Consulting Services
At this point, Councillor Jones declared a potential conflict of interest in this
matter due to a possible impact upon the development application of the
Timberlane Tennis and Country Club of which he is a member and did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
#257. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the firms of HBR Planning Centre, Consultants in Urban
Planning and Development, and Mary M. Rose Consultants Inc. be
retained by the Town of Aurora to review the development
applications made by Magna International Inc., Bayview Wellington
Developments Inc. and Civic Centre Gateway Properties Inc. and
prepare planning documents in connection with these applications;
and
THAT the full costs of the these consulting services be attributed
to the respective applicants.
CARRIED
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
PW94-013-120-Construction of Town of Aurora Municipal Well No. 6
#258. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council request the Regional Municipality of York to
complete the construction of Municipal Well No. 6, at an estimated
cost of $987,000.00, to be paid in full by the Town;
THAT funds for the above, estimated at $987,000.00, be provided
temporarily from the Town's Sewer/Water Reserve Fund, to be
reimbursed upon collection of the appropriate Development Charges
as set out in the Town's Development Charges By-law; and
THAT Magna International Inc. be required to deposit with the
Town the sum of $265,313.29 as their contribution towards the
cost of Well No. 6; said sum to be submitted to the Town prior to
the Town's consideration of execution of an External Services
Agreement with Magna, which will be required to provide external
trunk municipal services to service the Magna lands.
CARRIED
Aurora Special Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 14-94
Thursday, April 28, 1994
Kaboom Fireworks. Pyrotechnics & Novelties re: Request
for Exemption from By-law No. 3393-92 to Allow Temporary
Roadside Sales
Page 5
With the permission of the Chair, the applicant advised Council that the sale of
fireworks is seasonal. His company specializes in these wares and, therefore,
can provide a better product at a reduced price, safely. Concern was expressed
with respect to the storage and sale of these products from convenience stores.
In the interest of safety, fire prevention and containment, he felt the proposed
method of distribution was much safer. Accordingly, the applicant requested
Council agree to the exemption from the Roadside Sales By-law 3393-92 for the
two-week period in which these novelties can be sold.
#259. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the request for exemption from By-law #3393-92 for the
purpose of vending fireworks from a trailer to be located at Yonge
Street and Golf Links Drive be denied.
CARRIED
PL94-047-119-Work Schedule. Magna International Inc.
and The Alpenhouse Applications
#260. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the work schedule set out in the Report respecting
applications D09-05-94; D14-07-94; D14-08-94; and D09-06-94
be received as information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#261. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8: 1 6 p.m.
CARRIED
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