MINUTES - Special Council - 20050928
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 05-32
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Kean,
Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Gaertner, Hogg, Morris and Vrancic were
absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Planners, 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 Wallace 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 properties in accordance
with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
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1. PL05-087 - Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application
Temporary Use
La Maison Montessori School (Priestly)
Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S
669 Wellington Street East, Aurora
File D14-10-05A
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 subject
and surrounding land. The Planner advised that the subject application proposes
the continuation of the existing Montessori School on the subject property and
the addition of a day care centre for a temporary period of three years. The
Planner advised that no objections were received through the circulation of the
proposal and that the proposal represents an appropriate interim use of the lands
that will not adversely impact the surrounding area therefore the subject proposal
represents proper and orderly planning.
Applicant/Agent
No comments were provided by the applicant or the agent.
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:07 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT report PL05-087 be received as information and that Council
authorize Staff to work with the applicant toward the finalization of an
Implementing Zoning By-law.
CARRIED
2. PL05-088 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Richard Allen and Associates Ltd.
15032 Yonge Street
Part of Lots 39 & 40, Plan 39
File D14-09-05
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 subject
and surrounding land. The Planner advised that the subject application to rezone
the subject lands to include business and professional offices, excluding medical,
as an additional permitted use on the property is compatible with the surrounding
land uses. The Planner advised that staff and notified agencies have no
objection to the proposal, however the Public Works Department will require the
conveyance of a 2.5 metre road widening along the Kennedy Street West
frontage and a daylight triangle of 5m x 5m at the intersection of Yonge Street
and Kennedy Street West.
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Applicant/Agent
Mr. Gary Templeton, of Templeton Planning Ltd., advised that the Town of
Aurora will benefit from this application because the applicant is committed to the
restoration and preservation of the heritage home on the subject lands, which is
in keeping with the Town’s vision for the Aurora Heritage District. Mr. Templeton
advised that the increase from 7 to 17 parking spaces and access from Kennedy
Street onto the subject property and possibly the adjacent property to the north,
should remediate any potential traffic issues, however he advised that a traffic
study, and all other required studies, will be conducted during site plan process,
should Council approve 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 7:16 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT report PL05-088 be received as information; and
THAT Council approve the application, in principle, subject to a site plan
submission that addresses the aforementioned issues as well as those
that may be raised by the public and members of Council; and
THAT Council waive the requirement of a 2.5m road widening along
Kennedy Street West over the subject lands.
CARRIED
3. PL05-089 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Gathering Place of Aurora
210 Edward Street
Part of Lots 39 & 40, Plan 39
File D14-07-05
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 subject
and surrounding lands. The Planner advised that there are no objections from
any department or agency in regard to this proposal to add a place of worship as
a permitted use on the subject lands. The Planner advised that staff have
indicated that there are some outstanding issues relating to the dedication of a
portion of Edward Street as a public highway and a small section of the parking
lot on the subject lands encroaching into the Edward Street easement. The
Planner advised that the Public Works department will prepare a report to
Council on these issues at a later date.
Applicant/Agent
No comments were provided by the applicant or the agent.
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Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:27 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT report PL05-089 be received as information and that Council
approve the application in principle.
CARRIED
4. PL05-090 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
David LeGallais
154 Wellington Street East
Part Lot 107, Plan 246
File D14-05-05
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 subject
and surrounding land. The Planner advised that no objections have been
received from departments or agencies for the proposed zone change, however
the Building Department has advised that the zoning should be subject to an
approved site plan that illustrates compliance with Town parking and
manoeuvring space standards. The Planner advised that the proposed rezoning
to allow the lands to be used for an animal hospital, including ancillary retail, or a
business and professional office, conforms to the policies of the Official Plan and
generates a minimal parking demand as prescribed by the Zoning By-law.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. David Amborski, representative of the applicant, advised that the current
zoning designation for the subject property is not in conformity with the Official
Plan, however the proposed zoning will conform with the Official Plan. Mr.
Amborski concluded by advising that he would be happy to answer any
questions.
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:31 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT report PL05-090 be received as information; and
THAT Council approve the application, in principle, subject to a site plan
submission that addresses concerns raised by the Building Department.
CARRIED
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IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4706-05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From
The Special Council
Meeting of Wednesday,
September 28, 2005.
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK