MINUTES - Special Council - 19990826
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL
NO. 24-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, August, 26, 1999
7:42 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
#587. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with an
update on solid waste from Councillor Healy to the New Business section
of the Agenda.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Craig Hunter, Hemson Consulting re: Revised
Draft of the Bayview Northeast Area 2b Secondary Plan
Mr. Craig Hunter on behalf of Hemson Consulting provided members of Council and the
public in attendance with an overview of the revisions to the final draft of the 2b
Secondary Plan. He highlighted the key changes to the Plan, which included the
Preamble, changes directed by Council at the June 23, 1999 meeting, changes to
Section 2 – The Objectives; Section 3.1.2 – Wellington Street East; Section 3.2 –
Residential Areas; Section 3.3 – Mixed Use Areas; Section 3.4 – Commercial Areas;
Section 3.5 – Business Parks; Section 3.6 – Institutions; Section 3.7 – Parks and Open
Space; and Section 4 – Implementation. In conclusion, Mr. Hunter informed Council
that there were some outstanding issues, which needed further analysis and direction
M I N U T E S
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from Council. These issues included the requests by Magna and Burnett for boundary
change in the easterly end of Lot 21; buffer setbacks to the wetlands; density; requests
for additional uses within the Community Commercial category; Highway 404 Business
Park expansion; and confirmation of the Public Meeting tentatively scheduled for
September 23, 1999 on the Secondary Plan.
DELEGATIONS
James Okawa, Brutto Consulting
re: 2b Draft Secondary Plan
Mr. James Okawa of Brutto Consulting spoke on behalf of Robert and Stewart Burnett,
owners of property located within the 2b Secondary Plan. He expressed objection to
the 2b Secondary Plan in relation to the proposed boundary limit at half of the lot line on
the Burnett property. The reasons for the objection to the Plan were outlined. He
stated that the Burnetts should not be adversely penalized by an arbitrary boundary line
that, in their opinion, does not respond fully to a comprehensive planning exercise. In
conclusion, Mr. Okawa requested that the boundary of the Secondary Plan be moved
from the mid point of the concession lot to the northerly limit consistent with the
Burnetts’ property line. He also requested that Mr. Robert Burnett be permitted to
address Council regarding this issue.
Mr. Robert Burnett expressed concerns that his property was the only property that was
not wholly included in the Bayview Northeast Area 2b Secondary Plan. He requested
that consideration be made to extend the boundary line to include his whole property.
Donald Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
re: 2b Draft Secondary Plan
Mr. Donald Given spoke on behalf of several landowners in the 2b area regarding the
community park, wetland designation and density in the Bayview Northeast Area 2b
Secondary Plan. He expressed concerns with the proposed net residential density of
10 upa of the Plan and the possible impact of his clients’ lands. Concerns were also
expressed with regard to the proposed 10 metre buffer from the top of bank for wetland
areas as set out in the Secondary Plan, and the permitted uses within the community
commercial designation. With respect to the community park, Mr. Given stated that the
landowners are prepared to work with staff to create a park on the east side of the
Holland River Valley.
#588. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegates be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PL99-072-256 - 2B Secondary Plan Revisions - Presentation
#589. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council receive as information report PL99-072-256 respecting the
2b Secondary Plan;
THAT the consulting team be instructed to enter into discussions with the
Ministry of Natural Resources respecting the newly released report that
details the evaluation of the provincially significant East Aurora Wetland
Complex, its influence on the proposed land uses adjacent to it, the buffer
areas required, and the overall impact and relationship to the proposed
Wildlife Park, and prepare a further report;
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THAT the consulting team be requested review the requests made
through the landowners group respecting density, and additional uses in
the Community Commercial designation, and prepare a further report;
THAT minor refinements requested by the landowners’ representatives be
made to the Secondary Plan where no major policy implications result;
THAT staff be directed to enter into discussions with Regional staff
respecting the initiation of an amendment to the Regional Official Plan to
accommodate the designation additional employment land at highway 404
to meet the 20 year growth projection for that land use;
THAT a Public Meeting be scheduled for September 23rd, 1999; and
THAT staff be directed to report back and respond to the points tabled by
the affected landowners respecting their requests for alterations to the
boundary of the Secondary Plan in relation to the extent of the Wellington
Street Corridor.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Healy re: Update on Solid Waste from the Public Liaison
Committee – Solid Waste Management Task Force
Councillor Healy advised members of Council of the pending strike by the City of
Toronto unionized staff and the impact of the strike on garbage collection in York
Region since Toronto controls the Maple Landfill site.
Council was also informed of the proposed collection systems and landfill locations,
which were currently under consideration by the Regional Solid Waste Committee. He
stated that a Request for Proposal would be sent out and that the issue would be
resolved within 6-8 months.
IN CAMERA
Property and Legal Matters
#590. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address property and legal
matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#591. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK