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MINUTES - Special Council - 20010131 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES NO. 03-01 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Deputy Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic and Wallace. Mayor Jones, Councillors Kean and Griffith were absent. STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Long Range Planner, Planner, Committee Secretary. Deputy Mayor West 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 Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED III PLANNING APPLICATIONS Deputy Mayor West outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the public meeting. The Deputy Town Clerk 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. Aurora Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 03-01 Page 2 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 1. PL01-008 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application Ceby Management Limited Lots 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Registered Plan 30 32 Mill Street File Number D14-21-00 Planning Staff The Planner outlined the purpose of the application and briefly summarized the contents of Planning Report No. PL01-008. Mr. Fillipetto explained that while staff have no objections to the application for a zoning by-law amendment to allow for the expansion of the existing nursing home, many concerns have been raised by the neighbourhood which need to be addressed and should be done in concert with site plan approval. Public Comments Comments were made by the following residents opposing the application:  Lee Hurst, Resident of 66 Tyler Street  Stephen Corrigan, Resident of 48 George Street  Leona Rodall, Resident of 80 Tyler Street  Linda Shauks-Skinner, Resident of 42 George Street  Steve Bilcheck, Resident  Jackie Hillchack, Resident  Andris Lauris, Resident of 91 Tyler Street  Joe Bile, Resident of 78 Tyler Street  Scott Pogue, Resident of 38 George Street  Gordon Kyle, Resident of 80 Tyler Street Comments were also made from the following people opposing the application:  Sharon Nisbet, President of the Aurora Historical Society  Ildi Connor of the LACAC Committee  James McKenzie, Planner representing Jennifer and Norm Ryan, Resident of 29 George Street Concerns were raised regarding the demolition of the heritage homes and mature trees, increased traffic problems and the safety of their children, the quality and enjoyment of their property and value of their property and the visual effect this new structure would have on the neighborhood and view from their homes. Comments were made regarding how the new structure would not be compatible with the existing area, that the size of the addition is vast in comparison to the surrounding structures and concerns were raised regarding the amount of noise from the months of construction. Comments were made from the following people who were in support of the application:  Amanda Jeffs, Resident of 71 George Street  Joyce Mikail  Milton Fletcher, Resident of 20 Mill Street  Reverend M.J. Perry Observations were made regarding the need for a better place for the elderly to improve their quality of life in their final years. With Resthaven being near the downtown core, it is convenient for the residents of Resthaven and their visitors to use the needed facilities offered in the downtown core. Attention was brought to the fact that the residents of Resthaven are also the residents that have over the years helped to build the Town of Aurora. Aurora Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 03-01 Page 3 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 Applicant/Agent Mr. Binions gave a brief history of the Resthaven Retirement Home and the need for the proposed addition. Mr. Binions explained that with the new Provincial policies there will be a need in the near future to update the services provided by the existing home. He explained the background for the application and expressed that the proposal was based on merit regarding the quality of service provided. He explained that the design of the new building would meet the standards and requirements which have changed dramatically and improvements would be made for the residents by providing new lounge and dining areas and recreational facilities. Mr. Binions expressed the need to keep Resthaven in the downtown core in order to make it easier for the families of the residents to visit, he related that the residents do not want to be isolated, that they enjoy watching the children and the activity that the downtown core brings. Mr. Binions pointed out that in the past twenty six years there have not been any complaints from the surrounding residents regarding noise and that deliveries will not increase just the amount they deliver. With the proposed addition delivery trucks will come in from Mill Street and go out onto George Street instead of backing up as they do now which is more of a concern. Mr. Binions pointed out that new jobs will be created which will in turn provide a better standard of care to the residents. Mr. Binions addressed the staffing ratio concerns by explaining that no new management would be needed just incremental staff. As a result an extra 30 people would be needed to provide for the new addition. A diagram of the new structure was presented showing how the building would look after completion. Mr. Binions explained that the main entrance to the building would not change and concerns regarding the landscaping were addressed by Mr. Binions assuring council that he would do whatever possible to preserve the mature trees, as well as extensive landscaping would be done to the grounds. Mr. Binions would like the opportunity to work with the residents and council to resolve their concerns and that this application is to the benefit of the seniors. The public portion of the meeting closed at 9:10 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Vrancic THAT the application be denied. CARRIED 2. PL01-009 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Applications Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited Part of Lots 11 and 12, Concession 3 and Part of Lot 12, Concession 2 D14-12-00 and D09-04-00 Planning Staff The Long Range Planner, gave a brief description of the application and briefly summarized the contents of the Planning Report No. PL01-009. Mr. Kyle indicated that with the many outstanding issues pertaining to the wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, Oak Ridges Moraine, servicing etc. that it is suggested that the applications be received for information at this time. Public Comments Comments were made from the following people opposing the application:  Mr. Brian MacEachern, Resident  Ms Susan Walmer, Chair of RAISE and ACORN Aurora Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 03-01 Page 4 Wednesday, January 31, 2001  Ms Kim Phillip, on behalf of the Howden family  Ms Michelle Banfield, Langly Consulting  Albert Halton, Resident of 14361 Leslie Streeet  Christine Sadler, Resident Concerns were expressed regarding the official guidelines and that scattered development is to be discouraged and that there must be a need for the development. Issues were raised regarding buffer and spillways and that a golf course would be detrimental to the environment. It was requested that council refer the application to another Public Planning Meeting to allow for two way communication between council and the residents and allow enough time to receive all the information needed to make a decision. Concerns were raised regarding wells and ponds in the area and their possible depletion should this application be approved. Wastewater system and run off concerns were presented as well as real estate values, privacy issues and possible damage derived from the golf course. Applicant/Agent Mr. Glen Easton, the Planner representing Westhill Developments to provide land use management. Mr. Easton advised that other consultants have been retained to provide their expertise regarding the many concerns of this development. Mr. Easton has reviewed the staff report and concurs with the recommendations. The public portion of the meeting closed at 10:40 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began. Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace In view of the outstanding issues pertaining to the peer review of the Environmental Impact Study, the comments of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and review of the proposal in accordance with the Implementation Guidelines for development on the Oak Ridges Moraine it is suggested that the applications be received for information at this time. Prior to the applications proceeding, staff recommend that the outstanding issues be addressed at which time staff will report back to a Public Planning Meeting taking into account issues raised by the public and through the internal and external agency circulation of the applications. CARRIED IV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Timpson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:41 p.m. CARRIED ______________________ _________________________________ T. JONES, MAYOR K. SMYTH, DEPUTY CLERK AGENDA ITEMS 1. PL01-008 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application (pg. 1) Ceby Management Limited Lots 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Registered Plan 30 32 Mill Street File Number D14-21-00 RECOMMENDED: While staff in principle have no objections to the application for a zoning by-law amendment which would allow for the expansion of the existing nursing home, we have some concerns with neighbourhood impacts, many of which we feel can be addressed through the site plan approval process. These concerns include enforcement of speed limits, landscaping of the parking lot adjacent to George Street, screening of the building and the proposed building height. Should Council determine there is merit in the subject application, it is recommended that the implementing by-law be prepared in concert with a site plan agreement, and that further discussions take place with the applicant respecting the building height. 2. PL01-009 - Zoning By-law Amendment and (pg. 38) Official Plan Amendment Applications Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited Part of Lots 11 and 12, Concession 3 and Part of Lot 12, Concession 2 D14-12-00 and D09-04-00 RECOMMENDED: In view of the outstanding issues pertaining to the peer review of the Environmental Impact Study, the comments of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and review of the proposal in accordance with the Implementation Guidelines for development on the Oak Ridges Moraine it is suggested that the applications be received for information at this time. Prior to the applications proceeding, staff recommend that the outstanding issues be addressed at which time staff will report back to Council taking into account issues raised by the public and through the internal and external agency circulation of the applications.