MINUTES - Special Council - 20000927 TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 29-00
Wednesday, September 27, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Hinder,
McKenzie, Hartwell, Healy, and Griffith.
Councillors Hogg was absent due to a family conflict.
Councillors Morris and West were absent.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Co-
ordinator, Director of Planning, Long Range Planner,
Planner, Committee Secretary.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 outlined herein with the
following addition:
Anthony Marinucci re: PL00-110 - Zoning By-law Amendment and
Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications
Ballymore Development Corporation
St. John’s Sideroad and Bathurst Street
Part of Lot 86, Concession 1, WYS
D14-15-00 and D12-00-5A
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 (1) a Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Ballymore
Development Corporation, respecting property described as Part of Lot 86,
Concession 1, WYS, Aurora; and, (2) a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan Applications submitted by Karrytree Holdings Inc./Best Tech Groups Ltd.,
respecting property described as Part of Block A, Registered Plan 535 and being
municipally known as 165 Wellington Street East, Aurora.
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Mayor Jones outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Administrative Co-ordinator confirmed that appropriate
notice had been given and that signs had been posted on the subject properties
in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
1. PL00-110 - Zoning By-law Amendment and
Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications
Ballymore Development Corporation
St. John’s Sideroad and Bathurst Street
Part of Lot 86, Concession 1, WYS
D14-15-00 and D12-00-5A
Planning Staff
Mr. Jim Kyle, Long Range Planner, outlined the purpose of the application and
briefly summarized the contents of Planning Report No. PL00-110. Mr. Kyle
stated that the Plan of Subdivision Application conforms to OPA No. 17 and that
the applicant has completed the required studies and an Official Plan
Amendment will be presented to Council for adoption at the next available
Council meeting. Mr. Kyle summarized the staff recommendations outlined in
their report and advised Council that staff have no objections in principle to the
proposed development.
Public Comments
Mr. Anthony Marinucci, resident of Treegrove Circle, expressed his concerns
respecting the surrounding estate homes and the effect this development would
have esthetically to the existing area. Mr. Marinucci also expressed concerns
with other issues such as the type of fencing, landscape buffer along Bathurst
Street and the possibility of a stoplight being installed at McKinley Gate and St.
John's Sideroad.
Applicant/Agent
A representative from Marshall Macklin Monaghan addressed Mr. Marinucci's
concerns. He described the lands facing St. John's Sideroad and Bathurst Street
as 1/2 acre lots which are larger than the lots in the interior part of the
subdivision. He related that fencing may not be an issue due to the size of the
proposed land buffer and that the Region did not require stoplights at the
described intersection or alternatively, should a light be erected, motorists would
have many stop signs and turns in order to avoid the lights which would seem
inappropriate.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:22 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT on title of every property to be developed residents are advised that
they are adjacent to two busy streets being Bathurst Street and St. John's
Side Road when purchasing property in this area; and
THAT on title of every property to be developed residents are advised of
plans to provide an exit to the north onto Bathurst Street; and
THAT Council notify the Region that trucks with jake breaks be restricted
on the Regional Roads in this development; and
THAT staff be directed to prepare the conditions of Draft Plan approval,
taking into account issues raised by the public and through the internal
and external agency circulation of the Subdivision Plan and in accordance
with the policies of the Official Plan Amendment for the Northwest
Planning Area, upon approval of the Official Plan Amendment; and
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THAT, the implementing zoning by-law amendment be prepared along
with or subsequent to Draft Plan Approval.
CARRIED
2. PL00-111 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Karrytree Holdings Inc./Best Tech Groups Ltd.
Part of Block A, Registered Plan 535
165 Wellington Street East
D14-02-00 and D11-07-00
Planning Staff
Mr. David Loker, Planner, explained the purpose of the application and
summarized the contents of Planning Report No. PL00-111 and how the
surrounding areas have been developed. Mr. Loker noted that the change to the
land use is a positive one which will create a pleasing addition to the existing
industrial area with its extensive landscaping, decorative stucco exterior and
window treatment. Mr. Loker advised that no objections have been received and
comments have been positive, staff have no objections to the application and
suggested that an implementing by-law be enacted subject to the processing of
the site plan agreement.
Public Comments
Mr. Lee Rombos, owner of the Purple Pig Restaurant, located at 155 Wellington
Street East, expressed his support of the application. Mr. Rombos feels this will
be an asset to the area and may help to encourage residents to stay in Aurora
and support local businesses.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hinder
Staff in principle support the application for a zoning by-law amendment
proposing a site specific "Service Commercial (C5) Exception Zone", as it
applies to the subject lands. Should Council determine that there is merit
in the subject application, it is recommended that enactment of an
implementing by-law be subject to the successful processing of the
accompanying site plan application taking into consideration applicable
issues as noted within the report and public input received.
CARRIED
IV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Hinder
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK