MINUTES - Special Council - 20030528
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 03-15
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Kean,
MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson and Wallace.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Vrancic and West were absent.
STAFF MEMBERS Deputy Clerk/Administrative Co-ordinator, Director of
Planning, Planner, Acting Planner and
Council/Committee Secretary.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented.
CARRIED
III PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Jones outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Deputy 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.
1. PL03-059 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Subdivision
Applications
Hallgrove Estates Inc.
Part of Lot 20, Concession 3
South of Wellington Street, Between Leslie Street and Hwy 404
Files D14-06-00 and D12-00-2A
Planning Staff
The Planner gave a description of the application and summarized the contents
of the Planning Report No. PL03-059. The Planner advised that the applicant is
proposing to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a
subdivision consisting of 30 blocks for industrial/employment use, a park block, a
stormwater management block and associated roads. The applicant has also
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submitted a Subdivision application to be processed with the Zoning By-law
Amendment application. The Planner indicated that staff have some concerns
with regards to coordination with the Town owned lands for access and where
possible to share facilities to realize any economies available to benefit both
parties, the need as identified by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment, and to address the
appropriate Oak Ridges Moraine issues. Therefore the Planner suggested that
Council recommend that Staff report back with the resolution of these issues.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. David Farrow, representative of Hallgrove Estates advised that he has met
with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Leisure Services and
cannot foresee any problems working out an agreement with regards to the land
exchange and the Oak Ridges Moraine issues. Mr. Farrow also advised that the
guidelines have been considered and that the lot sizes are significant and
compatible in size.
Public Comments
There were not comments received from the public.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:20 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT report PL03-059 be received as information; and
THAT Council approve the application in principle and that it be referred
back to staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve the
outstanding issues.
CARRIED
2. PL03-060 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Willow Pond Services Limited
Part of Lot 34, Registrar’s Complied Plan 10328
215 Edward Street
Planning Staff
The Acting Planner gave a description of the application and summarized the
contents of the Planning Report No. PL03-060. The Acting Planner advised that
the applicant is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a commercial
self-storage facility and is requesting a reduction in the parking requirements.
Concerns in this regard have been raised by the Building Department as well as
the Economic Development Officer, suggested that should there be a reduction
in parking it would limit the type of future businesses and was also concerned
that the proposed use would employ fewer staff, generating very few employment
opportunities. The Acting Planner suggested that Council refer the application
back to staff to resolve the outstanding concerns.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Sean Klady, Vice-President of Willow Pond Services Limited, informed
Council that he was advised by the tenant that he will not be renewing his lease
and has tried to find other interested parties to take over the tenancy and Bingo
operation. The applicant is currently in negotiations in this regard, however
should these negotiations not develop into an agreement the applicant would like
to be able to develop the self-storage facility. Mr. Klady advised that the
proposed parking is sufficient for this type of facility.
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Public Comments
Mr. Bruce French, President of the Aurora Bingo Sponsors’ Association, raised
concerns with regards to the income lost by the Town should the Bingo
operations terminate. Mr. French advised that the Association does not oppose
the application, however since it was initiated more negotiations have
commenced regarding the continuance of the Bingo operation.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:50 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT report PL03-060 be received as information; and
THAT the application be referred back to staff to resolve the outstanding
issues and prepare the draft Zoning By-law Amendment.
CARRIED
IV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK