MINUTES - Special Council - 20061219
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 06-31
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors McRoberts,
MacEachern, Gaertner, Granger, Marsh, Collins-
Mrakas, Buck and Wilson
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director
of Building, Manager of Engineering Services,
Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, Town
Solicitor, Planner, 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 Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
CARRIED
III PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Morris outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of
the public meeting. The 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.
Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 06-31 Page 2
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
1. PL06-128 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application Prato Estates Inc.
Part 1, 65R-25216, Part 3, 65R-25800 and Part of Lot 22,
Concession 2, E.Y.S.
File D14-15-06
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 land. The Planner advised that the applicant has
applied to the Town to amend the Zoning By-law to permit five detached lots
fronting River Ridge Boulevard, to correct the zoning map schedule fronting
River Ridge Boulevard and Mavrinac Boulevard and to remove the
requirements for a walkway fronting Tonner Crescent.
The Planner advised that the proposal is consistent with the policies of the
Secondary Plan by proposing single detached dwellings and by providing a
walkway connection to the wildlife park lands, therefore, an amendment will not
be required to facilitate the subject application. The Planner advised that
adequate servicing capacity is available and has been allocated to the site and
that staff feel that the proposed changes are minor in nature, appropriate and
compatible with the existing residential development and have no concerns with
the proposed minor changes to the draft plan and the proposed zoning changes.
The Planner concluded by advising that staff recommends that Council approve
the applications in principle, subject to the resolution of any outstanding issues.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. David Farrow, representing Prato Estates, advised that the previous
approvals for the zoning of this development were issued prior to the
completion of the technical engineering studies, therefore the revisions
contained within this application were not anticipated at that time. Mr. Farrow
thanked Council for considering this application and advised that he would be
happy to answer any questions during their deliberations.
Public Comments
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg advised that there is a wildlife sanctuary to the north of
the development and he explained that there are very few locations available
for the public to view this beautiful natural setting. Mr. Wehrenberg requested
that staff consider the feasibility of constructing a viewing platform at the end of
the existing walkway to look out onto the wildlife conservation area located to
the north-east of the subject lands.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:25 p.m. and Council’s
deliberations began.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT report PL06-128 be received as information; and
THAT the application be approved in principle, subject to the
resolution of outstanding issues including, but not limited to storm
water pond functionality, ensuring that it works safely as proposed; and
THAT staff consider the feasibility of constructing a viewing platform at the
end of the existing walkway to look out onto the wildlife conservation area
located to the north-east of the subject lands.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4876-06.C BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm
Actions by Council Resulting
From the Special Council -
Public Planning Meeting 06-
31 on December 19, 2006.
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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P. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK