MINUTES - Special Council - 20070228
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 07-06
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Deputy Mayor McRoberts in the Chair; Councillors
MacEachern, Gaertner, Granger, Marsh, Collins-
Mrakas, Buck, Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Mayor Morris was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Planning,
Manager of Development Planning, Planner,
Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Deputy Mayor Bob McRoberts called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 Marsh Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additions, be approved as presented:
Correspondence from 2015276 Ontario Ltd.
Re: Item 1 – PL07-019 – 130 Industrial Parkway North
Correspondence Elaine Smith
Re: Item 1 – PL07-019 – 130 Industrial Parkway North
Presentation from Smart!Centres – Wal-Mart
Re: Item 2a) – PL07-011 – SmartCentres – Wal-Mart
Correspondence from Betty Reid, Resident
Re: Item 2a) – PL07-011 – SmartCentres – Wal-Mart
Correspondence from the Godsons, Residents
Re: Item 2a) – PL07-011 – SmartCentres – Wal-Mart
Correspondence from Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Re: Item 2a) – PL07-011 – SmartCentres – Wal-Mart
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Correspondence from Linda Stephens
Re: Item 2a) – PL07-011 – SmartCentres – Wal-Mart
Correspondence from Ms Susan Leonard and Mr. Tony Surette
Re: Item 2a) – PL07-011 – SmartCentres – Wal-Mart
CARRIED
III PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Deputy Mayor McRoberts 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. PL07-019 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Timothy Boland and Erin Farrell
130 Industrial Parkway North
Part of Lot 103, Registered Plan 246
File D14-01-07
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 subject lands are
designated “General Industrial” which includes uses such as manufacturing,
assembly, warehousing, automotive repair, public garages, printing
establishments, business and professional offices, excluding medical offices.
The Planner advised that the applicant is proposing the inclusion of business and
professional offices as an additional independent (not accessory) permitted use.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Gary Templeton, Planning Consultant and agent for the applicant, advised
that he is available 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 7:20 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 130 Industrial
Parkway North be approved in principle, subject to the submission of a
minor site plan application.
CARRIED
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2a). PL07-011 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Whitwell Developments Limited (SmartCentres)
Wal-Mart
Part of Lot 21, Concession 3 (Block 2 Plan 65M-3819)
File D14-09-06, Related File D11-01-06
Planning Staff
The Manager of Development Planning 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 Manager of Development
Planning advised that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment proposal being
considered is to amend the site specific provisions of By-law 4669-05.D to allow:
• A department store use of up to 20,392 m2 (219, 504 sq.ft.) GLA which
exceeds the limit of 12,319 m2 (132,605 sq.ft.) GLA as currently allowed
by the bylaw (an increase of 8073 m2 (86,899 sq.ft.);
• A department store to sell a full range of food products beyond the ‘limited
range’ of foods as currently defined in the bylaw. The full range of food
product sales within the department store would not exceed 5,110 m2
(55,000 sq.ft.) GLA; and
• Either a department store or a supermarket, but not both, in the BP4ii
zone.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Prakash David, representative from SmartCentres, provided an overview of
the Zoning By-law Amendment application being considered, indicating that the
request is a minor amendment to the current by-law in order to combine the
department store and the supermarket. Mr. David advised that the gross
leasable floor area of the proposed department store would be less than the
maximum combined area of a department store and supermarket as currently
permitted on the lands.
Public Comments
Several members of the public, including those listed below, provided comments
in opposition to the proposal.
Tina Konecny, 89 Mugford Road
Michael Evans, 15236 Yonge Street
Bob Sherwood, 207 Kennedy Street West
George Skoulikas, 54 McClenny Drive
Rebecca Beaton, 6 Holman Crescent
Betty Reid, 50 Archerhill Court
Steven Fleck, 56 Mugford Road
Sue Miller, 19 Parkland
Alan Church, 247 Murray Drive
Monica Skinner, Newmarket resident
The residents cited issues such as, but not limited to: increased traffic,
sustainability, power supply, effect on the Town’s small businesses, potential
impact on the downtown core, monetary contribution towards revitalization of the
downtown core, questioning the need for another supermarket, as well as
operational issues of the intended tenant of the proposed facility.
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Representatives of the applicant responded to various questions from the
members of the public regarding issues such as: traffic, future growth,
sustainability, use of environmentally friendly products, phasing, power supply,
sewer system, market studies completed by Ryerson and CIBC in support of the
application, monetary commitments, taxation, peer reviews, parking and
landscaping.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 9:27 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved in
principle, and that the amending by-law be scheduled for approval after
Council has had the opportunity to review and approve the site plan
application.
CARRIED
2b). Correspondence Received From Residents Regarding Item 2 – PL07-011
SmartCentres
and
Additional Correspondence Received From Residents (Additional Items)
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the correspondence regarding Item 2a) – PL07-011 – SmartCentres
and the additional correspondence received and circulated as additional
items, be received for information.
CARRIED
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4894-07.C BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From
the Special Council –
Public Planning Meeting
07-06 on February 28,
2007.
CARRIED
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V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:41 p.m.
CARRIED
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BOB McROBERTS, DEPUTY MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK