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MINUTES - Special Council - 20070523 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-14 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, May 23, 2007 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors McRoberts, MacEachern, Gaertner, Granger, Marsh, Collins- Mrakas, Buck, Wilson (arrived at 7:15 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Manager of Development Planning, Planner, Administrative Co-ordinator/ Deputy Clerk and Council/Committee Secretary The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Marsh declared an interest in item 2 by virtue of the applicant being her spouse’s employer, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. II APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved, considering item 4 prior to item 3. CARRIED III PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mayor Morris 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. Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 2 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 1. PL07-059 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium Applications Stirling Cook Aurora Inc. 13777, 13795, 13815 Yonge Street and 74 Old Bloomington Road, Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, Plan 166 Northeast corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road Files D14-13-06 and D07-02-06 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 surrounding lands and the designation of the lands in relation to OPA 34 and OPA 48. The Planner explained that the application has been submitted for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Vacant Land Condominium for a recently submitted 22 unit development at the north-east corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road. The Planner advised that staff are awaiting further supporting material in relation to the revised concept plan, which were unable to be presented to Council at this time. The Planner stated that, from a natural heritage perspective, the new concept is greatly improved. Notwithstanding that, there is further work in regards to the landform conservation, hydrogeology and conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, in order for the Town to determine compliance with the plan. Councillor Wilson arrived at 7:15 p.m. Applicant/Agent Ms Laura Starr, Landscape Architect for Gartner Lee Limited, addressed Council to address various issues regarding the application. Ms Starr advised that, due to the development being a gateway site, the natural heritage will be kept in tact on the lands, which will house 4,000 to 6,500 square foot homes. Ms Starr also advised that a maintenance plan will be required for the woodlot, that a tree preservation plan will be in place for the site, that the lighting will be environmentally friendly and that the homes will be designed with an energy efficiency program. Public Comments Mr. Ellwood Ibbotson, of 78 Monkman Court, addressed Council to make inquiries relating to the community being gated and the location of the vehicular access point into the community. The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:40 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the application be approved in principle, subject to the resolution of outstanding issues referred to in the staff report and the comments of Council and the public ; and THAT staff report back to a future Public Planning meeting; and THAT, if all documents are received in a timely manner, a Special Public Planning meeting be scheduled prior to a regularly scheduled Council meeting in July or August 2007. CARRIED Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 3 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Councillor Marsh, having previously declared at interest in item 2, did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. 2. PL07-060 – Applications to Amend Zoning By-law and Draft Plan Approval of Proposed Plan of Subdivision Victor Priestly / Claretree Developments 105 Inc. Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S Files D14-17-06 & D12-03-06 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 lands at the south-east corner of St. John’s Sideroad and Bayview Avenue. The Planner explained that the subject lands would be developed as 98 medium-high density residential units, a 100 suite retirement residence and a 2.8 acre convenience commercial block. The Planner indicated that staff are awaiting written comments from the Region of York, however the majority of the planning matters have been addressed. Verbally, the Region has indicated concern regarding road access. Applicant/Agent Mr. Jim Kirk, Planning Consultant, advised that he believes any outstanding issues can be easily resolved and that the road access issues are being addressed with the Traffic Engineer. Public Comments Mr. Chris McGowan presented his opinion that the vegetation will be minimal, there will be no birds, and that the wall to wall houses would have a negative impact on the neighbourhood. Mr. John Mascarin, Solicitor, representing Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., indicated that a gas pressure reduction station is adjacent to the north-east corner of the site, with 30 ft. of frontage along St. John’s Sideroad. Mr. Mascarin indicated that his client has operated the station since 1990, and requested that similar conditions to the Mattamy plan of subdivision be imposed on this site. Mr. Jamil Lati inquired regarding volume of expected traffic on Street A, whether sufficient parking will be available within the high occupancy residential development and about the location of refuse receptacles. The public portion of the meeting closed at 8:40 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the application be brought back to a further Public Planning meeting, upon the resolution of the major outstanding issues, including but not limited to: density, parkland & amenity features, traffic flow, trail system, bird survey, vegetation, stormwater management, open space and connection to the trail system, gateway features, parking lot, (expanse of asphalt), noise buffering and the contribution of the development to sustainable growth. CARRIED Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 4 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Council take a recess at 9:28 p.m. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Council reconvene at 9:33 p.m. CARRIED 4. PL07-063 – Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision Stefano and Rose Polsinelli 14575 Bayview Avenue, Aurora Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S. Files D14-04-01 & D12-01-1A 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 indicated that applications have been submitted for a 67 unit Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment with respect to the 24 acre property, which is located at the north-east corner of Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad. The Planner noted that access to the proposed subdivision remains from Bayview Avenue only, with emergency access provided from Vandorf Sideroad. It was noted that due to the Interior design implications of the proposal, which include the realignment of an existing watercourse feature and buffer area, it was not feasible to align an access location from the subject lands to that of the Brookvalley development access located on the south side of Vandorf Sideroad. The Planner further advised that the applicant, Leisure Services, and Planning Staff are all satisfied with the proposed parkland and open space dedication proposal, which would contribute to meeting the parkland needs of the future community while conforming to landform conservation objectives as prescribed by Official Plan Amendment #20. In addition, the Planner noted that the proposed residential density of the proposal was in keeping with the Official Plan. The Planner concluded his presentation by stating that staff were of the opinion that all major outstanding issues have been resolved, and should Council see merit in the subject proposal, it was suggested that Council approve the applications in principle subject to the resolution of outstanding issues, and direct staff to prepare the necessary Conditions of Draft Approval and the Implementing Zoning By-law for consideration by Council. Applicant/Agent Mr. Claudio Brutto of Brutto Consulting addressed Council to advise that he is in support of the staff report and that all major issues have been resolved. Mr. Brutto indicated that York Region has given draft approval and has approved access to Bayview Avenue. Mr. Brutto also advised that Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has done peer reviews and has suggested elongating the watercourse. As well, Mr. Brutto indicated that there would be a 100 metre, heavily treed, separation between the houses from this subdivision to the one on the south side of Vandorf Sideroad. Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 5 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Public Comments Mr. Brian Thurston addressed Council to make comments regarding common elements with adjacent developments, such as: adjacent to multi-acre estate lots, less than 2 units per acre – minimum 50 ft. frontages, environmentally significant features, share Bayview/Vandorf frontages and access via Vandorf Sideroad. Mr. Thurston also inquired about changing to 40 ft. frontages, maintaining Bayview Avenue access, density above 2 units per acres, financial or structural inhibitor to Vandorf access, lots 36, 37 and 38 having the 35 metre setback and maintenance for the full screening. Mr. Ellwood Ibbotson addressed Council to inquire about the emergency access to the community and the re-channelling of the watercourse on the subject property. Ms Catherine Cowley addressed Council to indicate that the road access should not be from Bayview Avenue and that 40 ft. lots are not in keeping with the area. The public portion of the meeting closed at 10:25 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the application be approved in principle, subject to the resolution of outstanding issues including but not limited to road access, lot sizes, the heritage barn, parkland and playground equipment, and hydrogeology; and THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary Conditions of Draft Approval and Implementing Zoning By-law. CARRIED 3. PL07-065 – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Drive-Through Policies & By-law Provision Additions Files D09-01-07 & D14-06-07 Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Procedural By-law be waived in order to allow the public to address Council prior to staff and the applicant. CARRIED Public Comments Mr. Maurice Luchich, representing the TDL Group which is the operating group for Tim Horton’s, addressed Council to indicate that he welcomes the opportunity to work with staff regarding this application. Mr. Luchich advised that the TDL Group has learned a lot regarding the issue of drive-throughs and that Tim Horton’s was one of the last brands to introduce the drive-through concept. Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 6 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the item be adjourned to the June 27, 2007 Public Planning meeting and that more information be obtained. CARRIED Planning Staff/ Applicant No presentation was given. IV READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4916-07.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting from meeting 07-14 on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 CARRIED V ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Gaertner THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:11 p.m. CARRIED _______________________________ ________________________________ PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK