MINUTES - Special Council - 20071212
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 07-33
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck,
Gaertner, Granger (arrived at 7:10 p.m.),
MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Collins-Mrakas was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Planner, Administrative Co-
ordinator/ Deputy Clerk and Council/Committee
Secretary
The Mayor 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 Wilson Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT 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 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, December 12, 2007
1. PL07-153 – Draft Plan of Subdivision and
Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
Clifford Sifton
908 Vandorf Sideroad
Files: D12-04-07 and D14-12-07
Planning Staff
The Planner provided a description of the applications 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 proposes to
develop 8.3 acres of the northern portion of the subject property as a 28-unit
residential plan of subdivision with proposed access to the site from Bayview
Avenue, through the Polsinelli lands and through the Hydro One corridor. The
Planner advised that servicing to the subject lands is proposed from Bayview
Avenue, a storm water management pond is proposed at the southeast corner of
the proposed development and that there is no parkland proposed within the
draft plan of subdivision; 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland is to be applied. The
Planner further noted that the applicant is proposing to rezone the residential
portion of the subdivision to a Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential
(R2) Zone.
The Planner advised that the current status of the applications is to receive
comments for consideration, await outstanding comments from several agencies,
and report back to Council with a recommendation regarding the applications by
way of a future committee or public planning meeting.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Don Given addressed Council on behalf of Mr. Clifford Sifton, to explain that
this application is an extension of the Polsinelli plan which was just approved.
Mr. Given advised that the road system approved for the Polsinelli lands leads
into this property and that there is a “P” loop rather than a cul-de-sac to facilitate
snow removal. As well, Mr. Given advised that the open space exceeds the
Official Plan requirements and, pertaining to environmental protection, a broader
line was defined on the eastern edge of the property.
Public Comments
Mr. Hans Stech, 23 Anderson Place, addressed Council in opposition of the
proposed application. Mr. Stech suggested that conservation of the Oak Ridges
Moraine should be a priority and questioned what soil mitigation measures are
taken for trucks that carry soil from the properties onto the roadway which
ultimately seeps into the water system and aquifers. The applicant responded
that detailed drawings reflect mitigation measures and that these will be
addressed at the detailed design stage. As well, the Director of Planning advised
that securities are taken to ensure the requirements are adhered to.
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, 16 Cedar Crescent, addressed Council in support of
early public input on applications. Mr. Wehrenberg also provided an overview of
a suggested trail system for the property, that would be an extension of the
Sheppard’s Bush trail and would permit a continuous walkway from Aurora to
King City to Oak Ridges to Whitchurch Stouffville and back to Aurora.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 8:17 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council receive report PL07-153 related to the Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 908 Vandorf
Sideroad (Files D12-04-07 and D14-12-07); and
THAT public comments be received as input for staff and Council for
future consideration on the applications; and
THAT staff report back on the applications by way of a Public Planning
meeting upon resolution of the major outstanding issues.
CARRIED
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:
4984-07.C BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions
by Council Resulting From Special Council –
Public Planning Meeting 07-33 on December
12, 2007
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK