MINUTES - Special Council - 20000823
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 24-00
Wednesday, August 23, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Hinder,
McKenzie, Hartwell, Griffith.
Councillors Healy, Morris, West and Hogg were
absent.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Planning,
Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Senior
Planner, Committee Secretary.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented.
CARRIED
III PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Jones advised that the meeting had been called as a Public Meeting
under the Planning Act with respect to considering two applications: (1) a
proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application (Files: D14-14-00
/D09-05-00), being the Chafam Premiere Inc.; and, (2) a Draft Plan of
Subdivision application (File: D12-00-3A), as submitted by 690346 Ontario
Limited, 1207309 Ontario Limited and The Alpen House Limited, concerning
property described as Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 1, EYS.
Mayor Jones outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk confirmed that
appropriate notice had been given in accordance with the relevant provisions of
the Planning Act.
Aurora Special Council – Public Planning Agenda No. 24-00 Page 2
Wednesday, August, 23rd 2000
1. PL00-095 - Proposed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Chafam Premiere Inc.
Part of Lots 5,6, and 7 Plan 65M-2874
St. Johns Sideroad, and Earl Stewart Drive
D14-14-00, D09-05-00
Planning Staff
Sue Seibert, Director of Planning, outlined the purpose of the proposed official
plan and zoning amendment application and briefly summarized the contents of
Planning Report PL00-095 and how the surrounding areas have been developed.
Ms. Seibert noted that the Official Plan permits a 3 to 4 story building however
the proposal is for 6 stories and feels that the change to the land use is a
positive one which will create a prestigious entrance to the existing industrial
area with its extensive landscaping, decorative precast stone and window
treatment. Ms. Seibert displayed a map showing the subject lands and
suggested that the Official Plan Amendment be enacted as soon as possible and
implement the zoning by-law amendment with a holding prefix attached to allow
for review of the more technical aspects of the application.
Consultant
Howard Freeman being the representative for the applicant, expressed his
agreement with staff and their recommendations. Mr. Freeman introduced Ted
Chant, who holds significant interest in the property. Mr. Freeman informed
Council that Mr. Chant is the president of Chafam Premiere Inc., as well as the
developer with Chant Construction Limited. Mr. Chant is eager to work with staff
to accommodate any concerns raised regarding the application.
Public Comments
No members of the public appeared before Council concerning the application.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the implementation of the Official Plan Amendment be prepared
with the implementing Zoning By-law being enacted concurrently with the
approval of the Site Plan Agreement addressing all technical and public
concerns.
CARRIED
Aurora Special Council – Public Planning Agenda No. 24-00 Page 3
Wednesday, August, 23rd 2000
2. PL00-097 - Draft Plan of Subdivision
690346 Ontario Limited, 1207309 Ontario Limited and
The Alpen House Limited
Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 1 E.Y.S.
South side of Wellington Street East,
between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street
D12-00-3A
Planning Staff
Sarah Henstock, Senior Planner, outlined the purpose of the proposed
application and briefly summarized the contents of Planning Report PL00-097.
Ms. Henstock gave a brief overview of the location of the subject lands and the
surrounding areas. The applicant is proposing to create a nine block mixed use
industrial/commercial subdivision with specific uses to complement the existing
Magna International Headquarters and in accordance with the proposed uses of
OPA No. 30. Ms. Henstock suggested that staff receive the report as information
and the overview of the Draft Plan of Subdivision application D12-00-3A,
proposing a mixed use commercial/industrial subdivision and that, once all
outstanding comments are received and any issues raised through the public
meeting or the circulation process are addressed staff finalize the draft
conditions.
Applicant
Michael Larkin of Larkin Associates Planning Consultants, representing Magna,
expressed his eagerness to work with staff on this application and that he
concurred with their recommendations. Mr. Larkin indicated that no zoning
application has been submitted at this time as there are no specific applications
or intents for the various blocks with the exception of the Medical Arts Building
proposed for Block 2. Mr. Larkin attended the meeting to assist and address any
concerns raised regarding the application and to bring clarity to Magna's
intentions for this development.
Public Comments
No members of the public appeared before Council concerning the application.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council receive for information the following review of the
application for draft plan of subdivision D12-00-3A from 690346 Ontario
Limited, 1207309 Ontario Limited and The Alpen House Limited.
THAT staff be directed to finalize the draft conditions for the next available
Council meeting once all outstanding comments are received and any
issues raised through the public meeting or the circulation process are
addressed.
CARRIED
IV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK