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MINUTES - Special Council - 19980128 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING NO. 02-98 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, January 28, 1998 7:00 p.m. M I N U T E S ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, and West. STAFF MEMBERS Director of Corporate Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Public Works, and Administrative Assistant. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #28. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED Mayor Jones advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for Global Whey Products Inc., Lots 22-25 on Registered Plan M-51, application number D14-25-97; and Dr. J.D. LeGallais, Lot 6 on Registered Plan 107, application numbers D09-04-97 and D14-24-97. The Public Meeting procedures and the opportunities available for persons to ask questions related to the items tabled for consideration were explained. 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. The Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting for applications D14-25-97, D09-04-97 and D14-24-97, were mailed on January 5, 1998. The notices were circulated 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-laws would apply and to every person within 120 metres who provided the Clerk with written notice of change of ownership or occupancy and to every person and public body who provided a written request for such notice. In addition, the necessary signs were posted on the properties in accordance with the rules of procedure under the Planning Act. Aurora Special Council - Public Planning Minutes No. 02-98 Page 2 Wednesday, January 28, 1998 PLANNING APPLICATIONS PL98-005-014 re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Global Whey Products Inc., 2-8 Allaura Boulevard Lots 22 to 25, Registered Plan M-51 D14-25-97 The Director of Planning provided a brief overview of the subject application. The applicants propose to amend the Zoning By-law to expand the range of uses permitted in the "Service Commercial (C3-7) Exception Zone. The purpose of the amendment is to include "Recreational Facilities" (Hockey Training Centre) as a permitted use within the existing building. The Director of Planning stated the location and the current use of the subject property noting that the site had been rezoned in 1994 to expand the uses to include all uses permitted under the C3 zone and that a site plan application is currently being processed to permit expansion of the plaza. The proposed floor plan for the hockey training centre was reviewed identifying the location of the hockey surfaces as well as the size of the unit. In conclusion, the Director advised that the proposed use fits within the recreational component of the permitted uses of the Official Plan and is compatible with the surrounding area. Council was advised that staff supported the proposal with the restriction that the size of the proposed use be limited to the size of the existing unit in order to prevent larger scale recreational facilities from locating in the plaza. Applicant=s Comments The applicant indicated support of the Staff Report. No members of the public were present to address this application. The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:15 p.m. and Council=s deliberations began. #29. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris That the application be approved with the zoning by-law to be written to limit the size of new use to correspond with the existing unit size. CARRIED PL98-010-015 re: Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, Dr. J.D. LeGallais 150 Wellington Street East, Lot 6, Registered Plan 107 D09-04-97, D14-25-97 The Director of Planning provided Council with an overview of the subject application. Council was advised that it was the intention of the applicant to amend the Official Plan from "Industrial" to a "Special Commercial" designation and the Zoning By-law from "Restricted Industrial (M1A) Exception Zone" to a site specific "Service Commercial (C3) Exception Zone (Urban). The purpose of the amendments is to permit the use of the existing building for an animal hospital/veterinary clinic. The subject lands are located at the northwest corner of Duggan Lane and Wellington Street East and a total of nine parking spaces are proposed at the rear of the property. The building has been identified by the Aurora L.A.C.A.C. as having heritage value. The Director addressed the issue of the closure of Duggan Lane. Two possibilities were proposed for the land. The first option is to maintain the Lane as a Town owned road therefore requiring a widening of the road to the standard allowance in addition to ongoing road maintenance. This option would be costly to the Town as well as substantially reduce the viability of the property to the east. The second option is to close the road and sell the land to the two neighbouring property owners. This option would also require restructuring of the access to both properties. The Director noted that the applicant was agreeable to the proposal but requested that access to the property be via Wellington Street. With regard to the road closure, the Director of Planning indicated that Council had previously endorsed the concept of closing the road Aurora Special Council - Public Planning Minutes No. 02-98 Page 3 Wednesday, January 28, 1998 but negotiations fell through due to opposition to the proposal by one of the affected parties. It is felt that the proposal may be more favourable at this time. In conclusion, the Director suggested that, if Council found merit in the application and due to it being a lengthier process, staff be directed to proceed with the Official Plan Amendment application. In addition, the Director advised that a site plan application would be required in order to address zone and site requirements and that the zoning by-law amendment be held in abeyance until progress can be made with respect to the disposition of Duggan Lane. Applicant=s Comments Mr. Gary Templeton, agent for the applicant, outlined his views with respect to the various merits of the application including the compatible use in the area, exposure to a major road, substantial size and parking facilities of the property, preservation and enhancement of the landscaping, preservation of a historically significant house and the benefit of a veterinary clinic to the community. With respect to the proposed closure of Duggan Lane, the agent indicated agreement to the proposal but expressed some concerns. The agent indicated that access to the property from Wellington Street was imperative for business purposes and that should the road be closed the Town provide access to the property at no cost to the applicant. The agent also indicated that the timing of the process was crucial and that a viable site was required by mid April 1998 or the proposal would not be possible. No members of the public were present to address this application. The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:30 p.m. and Council=s deliberations began. #30. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the application be approved and staff be instructed to proceed with the processing of the Official Plan Amendment and the processing of the Zoning By-law Amendment; THAT the Municipal Clerk enter into negotiations with the affected landowners with respect to the potential closure of Duggan Lane and report back to Council by the end of February. WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and seconder. #31. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the application be approved and staff be instructed to proceed with the processing of the Official Plan Amendment and keep the processing of the Zoning By-law Amendment on hold pending the outcome of negotiations between affected landowners on the closure of Duggan Lane; THAT the Municipal Clerk enter into negotiations with the affected landowners with respect to the potential closure of Duggan Lane and report back to Council by the end of February. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Aurora Special Council - Public Planning Minutes No. 02-98 Page 4 Wednesday, January 28, 1998 #32. Moved by Councillor Healy THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m. CARRIED ___________________________ _____________________________________ T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK