MINUTES - Special Council - 20080625
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 08-19
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair (arrived at 7:08 p.m.);
Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo,
Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Planner, Administrative Co-
ordinator/Deputy Clerk and Council/Committee
Secretary
The Deputy Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor MacEachern declared an interest in item 3 of the Closed Session
additional items and did not take part in any questions in this regard or attempt in
any way to influence the voting on such questions.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additions, be approved as presented:
Closed Session
(Deferred from June 24, 2008 Council Meeting)
• Legal Matter regarding Tax Regulation of Properties
• Legal Matter regarding Dical Property
• Legal Matter regarding Legal Opinion from PM Law
• Legal Matter regarding Disposition of Unopened Park Street
• Personal Matter regarding Letter from Special Events Sub-
Committee
Personal Matter regarding Identifiable Individual
CARRIED
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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.
Mayor Morris arrived at 7:08 p.m. Deputy Mayor McRobers vacated the Chair and
Mayor Morris assumed the Chair.
1. PL08-072 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Monopoli Holdings Inc.
144 Wellington Street East
Plan 107, Part of Lots 4 and 5
File D14-07-08
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 applicant is requesting a
zoning by-law amendment to permit additional uses for residential, business and
professional offices and retail. Further, the Planner indicated that the existing
residential use on the property is legal non-conforming, as the existing two-
storey, detached dwelling was built in 1913. The Planner advised that a mutual
access is being proposed with the property to the west, that 15 parking spots
would be made available, that the porch would accommodate wheelchair access,
and that the heritage features would be preserved and enhanced, as the building
is of historical interest.
Applicant/Agent
The applicant, Ms Kathy Van Nostrand, addressed Council to advise that she
understands the restrictions in place for residential, retail and medical, but would
like to alter the zoning in order to allow for residential use on the second floor and
business/professional and/or retail on the main floor. Ms Van Nostrand indicated
that obtaining this zoning by-law amendment would make the property more
marketable by making it conducive for a small business.
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:55 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the zoning by-law amendment application be approved; and
THAT staff prepare a site specific by-law for the existing structure, with
business/professional offices being allowed, and retail uses to a maximum
of 49% of the building’s gross floor area; and
THAT residential use be permitted on the second floor only; and
THAT medical use be excluded; and
THAT the approval be subject to the resolution of outstanding issues.
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On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
2. PL08-073 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Beswick Properties Yonge Street Inc.
14785 Yonge Street
File D14-08-08
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 applicant proposes to
replace the two existing buildings with one two-storey building, comprised of a
bank with a drive-through, retail stores and offices on the second floor. The
Planner indicated that the applicant is also proposing front yard and below grade
parking, as well as two loading spaces rather than three.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Howard Friedman, HBR Planning, addressed Council to provide comments,
including a description of the proposed building layout, an overview of York
Region’s VIVA plans for Yonge Street and to advise that a traffic study and
functional services study are underway.
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 8:50 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the application be approved in principle; and
THAT the matter be brought back to a Special General Committee
meeting, to be scheduled the same evening as a regularly scheduled
Public Planning meeting; and
THAT the format of the Special General Committee meeting be structured
similar to a Public Planning meeting.
CARRIED
3. Closed Session
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Closed Session additional items be
deferred to the next Council meeting, due to staff not being available to
deal with the items.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT Council proceed into Closed Session to address item 6 of the
added items – personal matter regarding an identifiable individual.
CARRIED
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5042-08.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm
actions by Council resulting from
meeting 08-19 held on
Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Wilson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ ________________________________
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK