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MINUTES - Special Council - 20080528 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES NO. 08-16 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, May 28, 2008 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins- Mrakas (arrived at 7:50 p.m.), Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Policy Planner, Planner, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk 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 McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved as presented. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the following addition to the agenda be approved:  Correspondence from Ms Linda Shanks-Skinner Re: Item 2 - Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 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. 08-16 Page 2 Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1. PL08-053 – Application to Amend the Zoning By-law Coland Developments Inc. Lots 6 and 7, Part of Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 Part of Reserved Part of Centre Street Registered Plan 231 230 Wellington Street East File D14-05-08 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 application is for a zoning by-law amendment to permit three free-standing buildings; two for commercial and one for professional offices, on the lands located on the north side of Wellington Street East, east of Industrial Parkway North and west of the future secondary school. The Planner indicated that the applicant was previously granted a non-exclusive temporary easement over the full length of the unopened road allowance which is land owned by the Town. The Planner further advised that the applicant is proposing vehicular access to the site via a full movement driveway onto Wellington Street East, with the provision of providing an eastbound left turn lane along Wellington Street East. The Planner also advised that a secondary access is proposed at the north end of the property via a cross connection from the abutting school’s driveway connecting directly to Industrial Parkway North. Applicant/Agent Ms Angela Sciberras, agent for the applicant, addressed Council to advise that the uses which are being proposed for the lands are in compliance with the Official Plan and that only a Zoning By-law Amendment is being sought. As well, Ms Sciberras advised that comments which were received have been taken into consideration and that they are close to submitting a site plan for consideration. Mr. Nino Rico Architect, addressed Council to provide an overview of the design of the buildings, including materials to be used, the various heights of the buildings as well as the surrounding environment. Public Comments Mr. Martin Maier addressed Council to clarify the location of the proposed development. The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:32 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the application from Coland Developments Inc. for rezoning be approved in principle, subject to the resolution of the outstanding issues, specifically the Town-owned unopened road allowance, the connection to the school driveway, and review of at least the first site plan submission; and THAT staff provide a detailed report regarding the unopened road allowance. Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 08-16 Page 3 Wednesday, May 28, 2008 On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED. YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEchern, Wilson and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas and McRoberts CARRIED 2. PL08-060 – Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law File D14-08-07 Planning Staff The Policy Planner provided a description of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, initiated by Town staff as directed by Council, and reviewed the contents of the report, outlining the chronology of events leading up to the proposed draft by-law. The Policy Planner then reviewed the amendments to the draft by-law, which were derived from public comments received. Applicant/Agent Not applicable. Public Comments Ms Laurel Cook, 19 Kennedy Street East, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed by-law, indicating that many residents who live in houses such as those on Kennedy Street East intend to enlarge their homes and would be restricted to do so under the proposed by-law. As well, Ms Cook questioned why such a by-law would be considered when so few complaints have been received. Ms Cook suggested that the by-law would affect the property values and questioned why specific areas of town are being targeted under the proposed by- law. Mr. Brian Peck, 35 Cousins Drive, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed by-law, suggesting that it would restrict the rights of homeowners to improve their homes. Mr. Peck raised concerns regarding the by-law targeting specific areas of town, the negative impact on property values and that the affected residents were not notified of the proposed by-law prior to this year. Ms Jennifer Tedford, 60 Machell Avenue, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed by-law, advising that many homes on her street are in need of renovation and that those who have chosen to live in certain areas should not be targeted by the proposed by-law. Ms Tedford advised that the renovations that she is intending to make on her home would fit into the atmosphere of Aurora and would not result in a “monster home”. Ms Tedford also asked whether each renovation could be dealt with on a case by case basis. Mr. Gordon Barnes, 11 Catherine Avenue, addressed Council to request that Council look to the future, considering the growth that is expected within the Town of Area. Mr. Barnes spoke in opposition to the by-law, stating that it interferes with property values and intensification. Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 08-16 Page 4 Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Mr. Martin Maier, 49 Larmont Street, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed by-law, citing the number of residents who have spoken against it and who have signed petitions against it. Mr. Maier provided additional signatures from residents in opposition. Mr. Brian Bodley, 129 Wells Street, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed by-law, stating that the environment is changing and that the homes which are actually cottages with single car garages must be improved. Mr. Frank D’Amico, developer/builder, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed by-law, stating that it would result in devalued properties. Mr. D’Amico also suggested that all the elements of the proposed by-law have not been clearly explained to residents. Mr. Joseph Gatt, 13 Royal Road, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed by-law, advising that he intends to make improvements to his one- bedroom house which he bought at an early age and that the by-law would restrict him from doing so. Mr. Gatt indicated that, at the last meeting, he provided 40 signatures in opposition and requested that Council deny the by-law. Ms Mary O’Reilly addressed Council regarding 16 & 18 Mosley Street, and inquired about provincial legislation regarding infill housing. Ms O’Reilly also asked about the Heritage District Study and advised that she is in opposition to the by-law. The public portion of the meeting closed at 10:23 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the draft by-law 4980-07.D be denied. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m. CARRIED 3. Correspondence from Ms Linda Shanks-Skinner Re: Item 2 - PL08-060 – Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law File D14-08-07 Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the correspondence from Ms Linda Shanks-Skinner be received. CARRIED Special Council – Public Planning Minutes No. 08-16 Page 5 Wednesday, May 28, 2008 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: 5035-08.C BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting From Meeting No. 08-16 on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 CARRIED V ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Buck THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:00 p.m. CARRIED _______________________________ ________________________________ PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK