MINUTES - Special Council - 20040526
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 04-19
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Kean, Morris and Wallace.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Hogg, Vrancic and West were absent on
other business.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Acting Manager of Planning -
Development, Planner, Administrative Coordinator/
Deputy Clerk and Council/Committee Secretary.
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate
Services Department 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 property in accordance with the relevant
provisions of the Planning Act.
1. PL04-062 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
2029193 Ontario Inc., Lot 10, Registered Plan 65M-2873
248 Earl Stewart Drive
Files D09-02-04 and D14-02-04
Planning Staff
The Planner provided a brief overview of this application, defining the location of
the subject lands, surrounding uses and the current designation under the Official
Plan. The Planner outlined the nature of the application to re-zone the subject
lands to allow for 2 single storey buildings to be constructed for the purpose of
medical and dental offices.
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The Planner advised that staff have no concerns at this time, although several
comments were provided within the report. The Planner concluded by advising
that should Council determine there is merit in the subject applications, it is
recommended that the approval of the Official Plan Amendment be subject to the
public comments received. It is further recommended that approval of the
implementing zoning by-law be subject to the review of at least the first site plan
submission. This would permit a detailed review of the proposed development
and would ensure the proper function of the site and compliance with the
implementing by-law.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Howard Friedman of HBR Planning Centre, Planning Consultant for the
applicant, advised that the application is for one small scale single storey
medical/dental office building and a future building of similar design which will be
phased in later. Mr. Friedman advised that the site will include a large amount of
parking to accommodate the use of the buildings. Mr. Friedman advised that the
architects have already done a preliminary design and initial drawings, should
Council see fit to proceed with the application. Mr. Friedman advised that
surrounding landowners have already been consulted and several have provided
letters of support with respect to this application.
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:25 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report PL04-062 be received as information and staff be directed to
draft the official plan amendment for Council's approval, subject to the
resolution of the comments outlined in the report.
THAT the implementing zoning by-law be approved, subject to the review
of the first site plan submission.
CARRIED
2. PL04-064 - Trusthouse 88 Inc.
Part of Lot 76 & Part of Road Allowance between
Lots 75 & 76, Con 1 EYS, 520 Industrial Parkway South
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
Files D09-03-04 & D14-03-04 respectively
Planning Staff
The Acting Manager of Planning - Development provided a brief overview of this
application, defining the location of the subject lands, surrounding uses and the
current designation under the Official Plan. The Acting Manager of Planning -
Development outlined the nature of the application for Official Plan Amendment
and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a funeral home and a business and
professional office use.
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The Acting Manager of Planning - Development advised that the subject lands
are located on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) and therefore, the applicant is
required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the policies of Official
Plan Amendment No. 48 (OPA No. 48), the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation
Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001, and the Planning Act.
The Director of Planning advised Council that staff could not currently confirm
that the application conforms with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Gary Templeton of Templeton Lepek Limited, advised that the applicant
intended to sever the subject lands at a later date following the approval of the
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. Mr. Templeton also
advised that the applicant supported the recommendation of the Aurora Heritage
Committee to preserve the “Stone Abutment”, being the last remaining overpass
pillar of the old Yonge Street Radial Railway that operated along Yonge Street
until the 1930’s.
Mr. Templeton further advised that the application can be adjusted to
accommodate the staff recommendation that the easterly building be setback
from Industrial Parkway 7.5 m rather than the proposed 5.5m.
With respect of the parking and traffic issues, Mr. Templeton advised that a traffic
and parking study will be submitted with the site plan application. The
stormwater management plan will also be included in the site plan application
process.
Mr. Templeton, on behalf of the owner, requested that Council approve the
Official Plan Amendment so it can be forwarded to the Region of York for
approval.
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:25 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT report PL04-064 be received; and
THAT staff be directed to bring forward to Council an Official Plan
Amendment containing the condition that prior to the approval of an
implementing Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands, the Owner shall
demonstrate compliance with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
(ORMCP) and OPA No. 48; and
THAT Staff be authorized to bring forward a Zoning By-law Amendment at
such time as compliance has been demonstrated and the processing of a
site plan application has reached a satisfactory stage, as determined by
Staff.
CARRIED
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V READING OF BYLAWS
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd
readings, and enacted:
4539-04.C BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting
From This Meeting -
Wednesday, May 26,
2004.
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED