MINUTES - Special Council - 19970807TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 29-97
Holland Room East
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, August 7, 1997
7:00p.m.
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Deputy Mayor Healy in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
McKenzie, Morris, Wallace and Weller.
Mayor Jones and Councillors Sorley and Ochalski
were absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director
of Public Works, Treasurer, Administrative
Coordinator, and Parks Supervisor.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#517. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
presentations, delegations, and Report PL97-111-230 regarding the
Proposed Secondary Plans Bayview East Urban Expansion Area "2a"
Lands to be dealt with after the other items of business on the Agenda
have been considered.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto re:
Request Permission to Sell 1998 Conservation Prize
Calendars in the Town of Aurora
#518. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT permission be granted to the Conservation Foundation of Greater
Toronto to sell 1998 conservation prize calendars in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
PL97-1 04-228 -Execution of a Subdivision Agreement
Aurora Gardens Development Core. Ltd.
North side of Henderson Road east of Bathurst Street
D12-85048
#519. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
i) THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Aurora
Gardens Development Corporation Ltd. with respect to the lands,
as defined within the Agreement, contained within Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-85048(R). subject to the following:
a} provision of financial payments and securities, as described
in Schedules "F" and "H";
b) provision of confirmation that the proposed signatory to the
agreement has capacity to bind the Owner, that the Owner
is an active corporation, duly constituted under applicable
law, and that it has corporate capacity to undertake its
obligations pursuant to the agreement;
c) all conditions outstanding from the preservicing agreement
have been satisfied; and
d) provision of a Reference Plan for Block 35 (park block} and
the Road Block in Phase 1.
ii} THAT upon execution of the Agreement the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute all documents necessary to effect the
transfer of certain lands, reserves, and easements, at the
developers expense, as described in Schedule "G" to the
Agreement; and
iii} THAT upon execution of the Agreement, Council allocate the
servicing capacity necessary to provide water and sanitary sewers
to the 1 34 lots to be created.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#520. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT clause (e) be added to part (i} to read as follows:
i} e) receipt of a further written commitment from the applicant
to work with the Town to implement the provisions of
Section 4.07 of the Residential Subdivision Agreement
respecting Lots Abutting Existing Development to provide
that the relative overall height differential between the
existing and proposed dwellings shall be minimized.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
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PL97-1 05-229-Execution of a Subdivision Agreement
Aurora Gardens Development Corp. Ltd.
West side of McClenny Drive. D12-94031
#521. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
i) THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Aurora
Gardens Development Corporation Ltd. with respect to the lands,
as defined within the Agreement, contained within Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-94031 (R), subject to the following:
a) provision of financial payments and securities, as described
in Schedules "E" and "H";
b) provision of confirmation that the proposed signatory to the
agreement has capacity to bind the Owner, that the Owner
is an active corporation, duly constituted under applicable
law, and that it has corporate capacity to undertake its
obligations pursuant to the agreement; and
c) all conditions outstanding from the preservicing agreement
have been satisfied.
ii) THAT upon execution of the Agreement the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute all documents necessary to effect the
transfer of certain lands, reserves, and easements, at the
developers expense, as described in Schedule "G" to the
Agreement;
iii) THAT upon execution of the Agreement, Council allocate the
servicing capacity necessary to provide water and sanitary sewers
to the 5 lots to be created; and
iv) THAT upon receipt of all financial payments and securities as
described in Schedules "E" and "H", Council pass a By-law to
dedicate the 0.3 metre reserve adjacent to McClenny Drive
required to provide access to the subject property.
CARRIED
PL97-112-231 -Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Arista Homes !Auroral Inc .. Block 1 07. Registered Plan 65M-3073
338.340.342.344.346.348.350.352.354.356.358.360.362.
364. 366. 368. 370. 372. 374 John West Way: D12-PLC-05-97
#522. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. to divide Block 1 07, Registered Plan
65M-3073 into separate lots; and
THAT Bill Number 3861-97 .D be given first, second and third reading at
this meeting.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#523.
#524.
#525.
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for First Reading:
3861-97.D Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks
on Registered Plan 65M-3073 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in subsection 50{5} of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13
{as amended} [Arista Homes {Aurora} Inc.].
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for Second Reading:
3861-97.D Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks
on Registered Plan 65M-3073 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in subsection 50{5} of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13
{as amended} [Arista Homes {Aurora} Inc.].
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for Third Reading:
3861-97.D Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks
on Registered Plan 65M-3073 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in subsection 50{5} of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13
{as amended} [Arista Homes {Aurora} Inc.].
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting, the presentations, delegations, and Report PL97-111-230
regarding the Proposed Secondary Plans Bayview East Urban Expansion Area "2a"
Lands were considered.
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PRESENTATIONS
Director of Planning and Howard Friedman. Town's Consulting Team
re: Overview of Report PL97-111-230;
Secondary Plan" Basis and Principles Report":
and Wetland. Servicing and Transportation Issues
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The Director of Planning provided an overview of Report PL97-111-230 and reviewed
the process, timing and outlined key issues respecting the status of the proposed
Secondary Plans for the Bayview East Urban Expansion Area 2a lands. The Director
of Planning reviewed the planning issues as a result of the Council Resolution that was
passed at the Special Council Meeting of July 7, 1997 that provided direction
respecting the preparation of the Secondary Plan and outlined how each of these
issues had been addressed. Council's direction was sought respecting the alternative
approaches to the 2a Secondary Planning Area provided by the Consulting Team and
the proposals for the public trail, public and private open space, and transportation
systems as set out in Schedule A alternatives A and B provided by the Consulting
Team, for the purposes of the public meeting proposed to be scheduled on September
4, 1 997. She explained the suggested format for this evening's working session and
introduced Mr. Howard Friedman of HBR Planning Centre and head of the Town's
Consulting Team to present the Secondary Plan "Basis and Principles Report".
Mr. Howard Friedman head of the Town's Consulting Team was in attendance along
with other members of the Team. Mr. Friedman presented a discussion document
entitled the "Bayview East Urban Expansion Area Southeast Quadrant (Area 2a)
Secondary Plan Basis and Principles" dated August 1997 prepared for the Town of
Aurora for Council's review. He identified that the subject document, being Figure 2
to Report PL97-111-230, was intended to form the basis of a draft Official Plan
Amendment required under the Planning Act to be made available for public review
prior to the public meeting that has been targeted for September 4, 1997. Mr.
Friedman reviewed the summary issues for Council's consideration and filed a copy of
the summary document in this regard with the Clerk.
Mr. Friedman identified two land use options prepared by the Consulting Team for
Council's review and comment and asked for direction respecting the preparation of
the Secondary Plan. He explained Alternative A that very closely approximates the 2a
lands as delineated within the Growth Management Study although the Magna lands
woodlot and golf course are included. He then discussed Alternative B that includes
the same lands that were included in Magna's Draft Secondary Plan for lands down
to Vandorf Sideroad and south of it at its intersection with Bayview Avenue but
provides both a phasing and density policy that respects the physical constraints of the
land, and treats the Oak Ridges Moraine more as a set of characteristics than a line,
and further addresses the interface with the lands south of Vandorf Sideroad that are
intended to remain rural in the long term. Mr. Friedman addressed the residential
density of the overall planning area under Alternative A indicating that it would consist
of 750-800 residential units and Alternative B that would consist of 900-11 00
residential units. Council was advised that the overall densities of 1800-3000 units
discussed at the July 7, 1997 Special Meeting were not appropriate from a planning
perspective. He recommended that the overall residential density should not exceed
11 00 units in order to meet the Oak Ridges Moraine guidelines and environmental
constraints of the lands.
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Mr. Friedman continued his presentation of the Secondary Plan Basis and Principles
Report by detailing each of the sections of the summary issues including the approach,
policy components of secondary plan, residential, environmental management, open
space and institutional, golf course, transportation, urban design, services, and
implementation and phasing. Mr. Friedman reviewed the implementation and phasing
issues including a 20 year timeframe, implementation of collector road system, and
orderly progression of development. He noted priority should be given to
unconstrained and low constrained lands. The golf course development should occur
on the basis of environmental principles, and generally development would occur by
plan of subdivision and plan of condominium. Mr. Friedman then summarized the 6
issues that remain outstanding for the Secondary Plan including Alternatives A and
B; public versus private ownership of open space lands; trail system and public access;
Phase 1 of the Magna lands including density, location, and water distribution system;
Regional Official Plan Amendment requirement for the golf course development; and
fine tuning of recharge water balance data, transportation review, and mitigation and
enhancement plan. Mr. Friedman concluded by advising that from the Consulting
Team's perspective they were in full agreement with the Staff Report PL97-111-230
and recommendations made in this regard. Mr. Friedman further noted that the
Mitigation and Enhancement Reports for the golf course intrusion into to the wetland
for the Magna lands prepared by Gartner Lee were generally acceptable and that
Magna's Consultants would speak further regarding the subject reports.
Deborah Martin-Downs. Gartner Lee Limited
on behalf of Magna's International Inc. Consulting Team
re: Bayview East Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan for Area 2a
Ms. Deborah Martin-Downs, Gartner Lee Limited on behalf of Magna's International
Inc. Consulting Team presented the Mitigation and Enhancement Reports prepared by
Gartner Lee for the golf course intrusion into the wetland of the Magna lands. Ms.
Martin-Downs explained the history of the wetland and the location of the wetland
relative to the Magna golf course proposal and distributed copies of the Wetland
Enhancement Plan and filed a copy of the Plan with the Clerk. She identified
mitigation and enhancement plan objectives and explained their impact on the wetland
including the hydrologic function, water quality, wildlife linkages to the Holland River,
a variety of wetland, diversity in vegetation, and animal diversity community. Ms.
Deborah Martin-Downs further detailed Figure 4 to Report PL97-111-230 being Table
1 from the Mitigation and Enhancement Plan Leslie Street Swamp Wetland Magna
property dated July 1997 regarding the comparison of wetland functions, attributes
and linkages under different management scenarios.
DELEGATIONS
Donald Given. Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
on behalf of Magna's International Inc. Consulting Team
re: Bayview East Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan for Area 2a
Mr. Donald Given, a representative of Magna acknowledged the effort made by Staff
and the Consulting Team for the Secondary Plan and indicated that some of the issues
have been resolved and offered their assistance to work with Staff to resolve any other
issues prior to the public meeting. Mr. Given explained that the original Magna land
proposal provided for a total of 500 residential units and that this has been revised for
an additional 200 units to allow for future redevelopment of the Stronach Estate over
the longer term, for a total of 700 units on all the Magna lands. He indicated that they
had no immediate objection to the proposed phasing and density policy.
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Randy Alcorn. Alcorn & Associates Limited
on behalf of C. Loukras
re: Bayview East Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan for Area 2a.
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Mr. Randy Alcorn, Alcorn & Associates Limited spoke on behalf of his client Mr.
Loukras who has land holdings of 41 acres located on the south side of Vandorf
Sideroad east of Bayview Avenue. Mr. Alcorn explained that the subject lands are
proposed for urban residential development in the context of the proposed Secondary
Plan for Area 2a as contemplated in the Town's Official Plan Amendment No. 17. He
noted the opportunity provided by Official Plan Amendment No. 17 to undertake
detailed studies regarding the development of the lands and advised that Gartner Lee
had completed an environmental assessment respecting the suitability of the lands for
residential development. Mr. Alcorn raised certain issues including technical aspects,
the determination as to the Oak Ridges Moraine line and that there be further study on
this, and that the information provided regarding urban development be reviewed. Mr.
Alcorn concluded that his client's lands are suitable for urban residential development
for more than 2 units per acre but less than 1 0 units per acre that could be similar to
the development located on the west side of Bayview Avenue. He indicated that the
development should proceed on full municipal services, and that the subject lands are
in the Oak Ridges Moraine planning area and the Oak Ridges Moraine guidelines and
provincial guidelines for development could be satisfied. Mr. Alcorn advised that his
client is in support of the land use option for Alternative B for the Secondary Planning
Area 2a and requested that development along Bayview Avenue include his client's
lands for urban development and that the matter of permitted density be further
reviewed.
Claudio Brutto. Brutto Consulting
on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Polsinelli
re: Bayview East Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan for Area 2a
Mr. Claudio Brutto, Brutto Consulting spoke on behalf of his clients the Polsinellis who
have land holdings of 25 acres located on the northeast corner of Bayview Avenue and
Vandorf Sideroad and identified that the subject property was included within the
expanded Aurora urban boundary as part of Official Plan Amendment No. 17. He
advised that his clients are in support of either land use option Alternative A or
Alternative B for the Secondary Planning Area 2a and that Alternative B would be the
preferred option as it represents a more comprehensive plan. Mr. Brutto addressed
certain issues including the urban designation of the lands and the importance of the
knoll and suggested that the middle be created as a public park and that the
surrounding treed part be retained and designated private open space, the public trail
system as it pertains to his clients lands and the connection to the valley lands, and
density and phasing concerns and asked that the number of residential units be
clarified and reviewed. Mr. Brutto concluded that the Polsinelli property is ready to be
developed and requested that the Polsinelli property and Bayview Avenue be
considered first in the Secondary Plan area. It was explained that the Polsinelli
property should be included in the initial phased development as Bayview Avenue was
an existing arterial road and any lands that have access to Bayview Avenue should
have priority consideration from a planning perspective given the way the Town has
grown from a historical point of view.
Claudio Brutto. Brutto Consulting
on behalf of the Cloisters of Aurora Landowners Group
re: Bayview East Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan for Area 2a
Mr. Claudio Brutto, Brutto Consulting spoke on behalf of his clients The Cloisters of
Aurora Landowners Group for lands located on essentially the table land south of
Magna's existing race track where urban residential development is proposed. He
advised that the landowners group is comprised of 4 separate owners who have a
combined land holdings of some 1 00 acres. Mr. Brutto advised that his clients are in
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support of land use option Alternative B for the Secondary Planning Area 2a subject
to some fine tuning to be made. He explained how The Cloisters of Aurora
Landowners Group was formed and the concept of a life cycle community that targets
people in preretirement and the golden years and. that medical and health care services
are proposed to be provided on the site. Mr. Brutto addressed certain issues including
residential density of the overall planning area, blending of densities in the area and
that the density for the number of units be revisited, privacy and proximity to houses,
and public open space. Mr. Brutto concluded that Alternative B is preferred, phasing
of the project relative to Bayview Avenue and explained why his clients lands should
be treated as a comprehensive package, and confirmed that the concept of a public
open space designation for the valley lands was supported provided that some privacy
provisions were incorporated to protect the existing dwellings.
#526. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments provided by Donald Given, Malone Given Parsons
Ltd.; Randy Alcorn, Alcorn and Associates Ltd.; and Claudio Brutto,
Brutto Consulting and be received and referred for consideration with
Report PL97-111-230.
CARRIED
PL97-111-230-Prooosed Secondary Plans Bayview East
Urban Expansion Area "2a" Lands and Delegations of
Donald Given. Malone Given Parsons Ltd.:
Randy Alcorn. Alcorn and Associates Ltd.: and
Claudio Brutto. Brutto Consulting
#527.
#528.
#529.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report PL97-111-230 including the explanation of the density on
the Magna lands and overall area of the 2a development be received as
information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the land use option identified as Alternative B respecting the
alternative approaches to the "2a Secondary Planning Area" provided by
the Consulting Team be pursued subject to the phasing and density
policies and approaches outlined in the Secondary Plan Basis and
Principles Report. .
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Staff be directed to continue to deal with the Magna
representatives regarding the issues and proposals for the public and
private trails; and
THAT the trail system be presented in a public form for the Public
Meeting on September 4, 1997; and
THAT Staff endeavour to reach an amicable number of alternatives for
presentation at the September 4, 1997 Public Meeting for Council's
consideration in the interim.
CARRIED
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#530.
#531.
#532.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the summary and presentation of the Mitigation and Enhancement
Reports for the golf course intrusion into the wetland prepared by Gartner
Lee and augmented as requested by the Town's Consulting Team be
received as information and the requirements for the site plan
submission, golf course environmental management plan and
maintenance protocol and monitoring plans be incorporated into the
Official Plan Amendment -2a Area Secondary Plan as provided for in the
"Basis and Principles Report" prepared by the Town's Consulting Team.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the "Basis and Principles Report" prepared by the Town's
Consulting Team be accepted by Council and further, that the Consulting
Team be authorized to prepare a draft proposed Official Plan Amendment
-2a Area Secondary Plan based on the "Basis and Principles Report" to
be made available to the public in accordance with the requirements of
the Planning Act.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT a public meeting concerning the proposed Official Plan Amendment
be scheduled for September 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Personal Matter
#533. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a personal
matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#534. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 1 0:35 p.m.
CARRIED