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TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 03-96
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, January 25, 1996
7:30p.m.
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ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, and Sorley.
Councillor Wallace was absent due to a business
commitment and Councillor Weller was absent
on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy
Clerk/Solicitor, Director of Planning, Planner and
Recording Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#76. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
That Report PL96-008-027 respecting Application D 14-27-95 be
deferred to a future public meeting at the request of the proponent; and
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of correspondence received from Alan Connor, Jana Andrews,
and Dr. Salim Khamissa to be considered with Report PL96-009-028.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with
respect to proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application, 862085 Ontario Limited,
Lot 2, Plan 215, application number 014-30-95.
The Public Meeting procedures and the opportunities available for persons to ask
questions related to the items tabled for consideration were explained and Mayor
Jones advised that any person who wished further notice of the passage of the
proposed By-law under consideration could sign the information forms available. In
addition, Mayor Jones advised that any concerns with the proposal must be expressed
during the public meeting or in writing prior to the adoption by Council of any
amendment in order to protect the right to appeal to either the Region or the Ontario
Municipal Board. Names and addresses of speakers are required as a part of the record
of the proceedings.
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The Deputy Clerk advised that the required Notice of Meeting for application D 14-30-
95 was mailed on December 22, 1995. The notice was circulated in compliance with
the Planning Act, by prepaid First Class Mail, to every person shown on the last
revised assessment roll of the Town of Aurora within 120 metres of the areas to
which the proposed Zoning amendment By-law would apply and to every person within
1 20 metres who provided the Clerk with written notice of change of ownership or
occupancy and to every person and public body who provided the Clerk with a written
request for such notice. In addition, the necessary signs were posted on the subject
property in accordance with the rules of procedure under the Planning Act.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
PL96-009-028 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
862085 Ontario Limited. Lot 2. Plan 215. Concession 1. E.Y.S.
15423 Yonge Street. South East Corner of Yonge Street and
Mark Street
The Director of Planning outlined the history and character of the subject site and the
surrounding area. Photographs of the site illustrated the existing structure and
retaining wall along the west property line, parking area, and intersection. A
commercial establishment has been located on this site in the existing building for
several years. The subject lands are designated "Urban Residential" within the Yonge
Street North Community Commercial Centre and are within the Yonge Street Heritage
Resource Area under the provisions of the Official Plan. Although this designation
contains policies which allow for limited commercial uses, these uses are subject to
certain criteria including but not limited to sufficient parking, appropriate zoning, and
compatibility with the surrounding area. The applicants propose to amend the Zoning
By-law to "Special Mixed Density Residential (R5) Exception Zone" to permit a
residential apartment and allow an expanded range of commercial uses, including hair
salon, foot care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic clinics, an aesthetic
studio, business and professional offices, commercial school, animal hospital, antique
shop, art gallery and studio, bridal salon, travel agency, and photography studio.
Not all range of uses requested are in keeping with current Official Plan policies and
the requirements of the Zoning By-law, particularly with respect to the parking
provisions. Two of the twelve parking stalls currently encroach on the road allowance.
Therefore, uses generating higher parking requirements would not be appropriate to
this site. Accordingly, in keeping with previous approaches used with respect to the
"Special Mixed Density Residential Zone", it was suggested that the uses be restricted
to business and professional offices and a maximum of one residential dwelling. It
was also suggested that the requirement to enter into a site plan agreement be waived
given the difficulties to be encountered to retrofit the site, however, an encroachment
agreement to accommodate the existing access and parking area should be required.
The Public Works department required that a 7m x 7m daylighting triangle be conveyed
to the Town prior to third reading of an implementing by-law. The amending by-law
should reflect reductions in the side yard setbacks, recognize a reduced manoeuvring
space in the parking area, and specifically note the screen fence requirement at the
south boundary of the parking lot adjacent to the residential use.
',./ Applicant's Comments
Mr. Brian Corbett of HBR Planning Centre, representing the owners, advised that his
clients had acquired the property many years ago and until recently operated a real
estate business from the site. They now wished to lease the property. The extensive
range of uses was compiled from previously approved applications within the area and
was requested in order to attract appropriate tenants. The proponents' specific
interest was an art gallery. He indicated that his clients were willing to discuss
eliminating the more contentious uses from the list, along with further discussions
respecting the fencing and daylighting triangle requirements.
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In closing, Mr. Corbett requested that Council approve the proposal in principle and
allow his clients to meet with staff to resolve and finalize the issues raised.
Public Comments
An area resident advised that, although he supports the proposal in principle, he has
concerns with potential parking on the street. He pointed out that the only access to
the subject lands is from Mark Street, and that some of the requested uses could
increase traffic onto Mark Street.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 8:00 p.m. and Council's deliberations
began.
#77. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council support the proposal in principle, subject to further
negotiations with staff respecting the daylighting triangle, fencing
requirements, and the appropriate range of uses;
THAT the proposed uses be limited to a maximum of 191.4 sq.m., with
not more than one residential dwelling unit; and
THAT the requirement for a site plan agreement be waived, but that the
applicant enter into an agreement to recognize and permit the existing
encroachment onto the road allowance prior to the enactment of any
implementing by-law.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#78. Moved by Councillor Healy
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:1 0 p.m.
CARRIED
T. JONES, L. ALL UNICIPAL CLERK