MINUTES - Special Council - 20050126
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 05-03
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean and Vrancic.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Morris was on vacation, Councillor
Wallace was away on business and Councillor West
was absent due to illness.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Planner, Administrative
Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Kean Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
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 properties in accordance
with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2005
1. PL05-007 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Hassan Baniasadi and Ozra Mehrabi (Si-Pharm Limited)
15387 and 15393 Yonge Street
Lot 15 and 16, Registered Plan 5
File Number D14-14-04
Planning Staff
The Planner provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents
of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the subject
and surrounding lands. The Planner advised that the applicant has proposed
various revisions to the original plan to address concerns which were previously
raised by staff and residents. The Planner advised that staff are satisfied with
the amended application and encourage Council to approve of the implementing
By-law together with the approval of the site plan, in order to ensure the
resolution of all outstanding issues.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Gary Templeton, of Templeton Planning Limited, advised that this Zoning By-
law amendment application has been submitted in conjunction with a site plan
application and a consent application to the Committee of Adjustment to convey
mutual easements. Mr. Templeton reviewed the revisions made to the
application which include but are not limited to the replacement of a portion of
damaged fence, the removal of several of the requests for relief from the Zoning
By-law and revisions to the landscaping on the north side of the southerly
building to comply with Town standards. Mr. Templeton requested that Council
approve this application in principle, subject to the approval of the site plan
agreement.
Public Comments
Mr. Stephen Mills of 15375 Yonge Street, advised that his home is located south
of the subject properties and that he had previously expressed concerns with
respect to the physical features of the heritage buildings, the signage, lack of
landscaping, fencing and other items. Mr. Mills advised that, through working
with the applicant, many of his concerns have been addressed to his satisfaction,
however he advised that he is still uncomfortable with the Sign By-law as it
currently allows each property along his street to display their own mobile sign,
should they wish to, which could lead to a very cluttered streetscape. Mr. Mills
also urged the owner to try to maintain the heritage elements of the facade and
ensure that the lighting will not be intrusive to the neighbouring homes.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:30 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT report PL05-007 be received as information; and
THAT Council approve the Implementing By-law to be scheduled together
with the approval of the site plan, in order to ensure the resolution of all
outstanding issues.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, January 26, 2005
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4638-05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting
From The Special
Council Meeting of
January 26, 2005.
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Hogg
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK