MINUTES - Special Council - 19990826 (2)
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 23-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, August, 26, 1999
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Deputy Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg and McKenzie.
Mayor Jones was absent due to a previous
commitment. Councillor Morris was absent due to a
family commitment.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Treasurer
and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#584. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor West advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with
respect to proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision for Magna
International Inc. and the Alpen House Limited., Part of Lots 18, 19 & 20, Concession 2,
application numbers D14-07-99 and 19T-99004A.
The Public Meeting procedures and the opportunities available for persons to ask
questions related to the item tabled for consideration were explained. Deputy Mayor
West advised that any person who wished further notice of the passage of the proposed
By-law under consideration could sign the information form available. In addition,
Deputy Mayor West 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 of York or the
Ontario Municipal Board. Names and addresses of speakers are required as a part of
the record of the proceedings.
M I N U T E S
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The Clerk confirmed that the required Notice of Meeting for the application was given
and that the necessary signs were posted on the property in accordance with the rules
of procedure under the Planning Act.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
PL99-073-255 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
and Plan of Subdivision 1207309 Ontario Inc. Magna
International Inc. The Alpen House Limited Part of Lots 18,
19 & 20, Concession II D14-07-99 and 19T-99004A
Ms. Sue Seibert, Director of Planning, provided an overview of the subject proposal
including the location, surrounding uses and applicable Official Plan and Zoning By-law
designations affecting the subject lands. The Director advised that the applicant had
requested an amendment to the Zoning By-law to change the Official Plan designation
for the property from the current “Open Space (O-13) Exception Zone” to “Detached
Residential (R1-x) Exception Zone”. The applications are intended to implement a 46
unit detached dwelling, residential development along with tennis courts, lawn
bowling/croquet facilities and swimming pools for common use in an area on a gated
private internal road with access off Leslie Street. The unique aspect of the plan is that
the internal road would be a block within the plan and not a public street. The Director
proceeded to inform Council that there are several technical issues, which have arisen
from the circulation of the subject applications, and that staff would be working with the
applicant and the concerned departments to address these concerns. In addition, no
written or verbal submissions have been received from any members of the public. In
conclusion, the Director indicated that Staff have no objections in principle to the subject
applications given the conformity with the approved Official Plan, and suggested that
staff work with the applicant with a view to satisfying the technical matters, and report
further to Council, at which time direction can be given in respect of a detailed By-law as
well as draft conditions respecting the subdivision application.
Applicant’s Comments
Mr. Richard Harrison, on behalf of the applicant, indicated his support of the
recommendations noted in the Staff Report.
Public Comments
No members of the public were present to address the application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:38 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began.
#585. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the applicant in respect of
several technical details which have arisen as a result of circulation of the
above noted Plan of Subdivision and proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment;
THAT all outstanding technical issues be resolved prior to Council
finalizing its position respecting the application; and
THAT staff be directed to report further on the resolution of technical
issues in conjunction with the finalization of the draft plan of subdivision
and prior to tabling an implementing zoning by-law.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#586. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK