MINUTES - Special Council - 20090527
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 09-16
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), Gallo,
MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Granger was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and
Development, Cristina Celebre, Planner, Cindy
Janzen, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy
Clerk and Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Morris 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 McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Gallo
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 property in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
Public Planning Minutes
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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1. PL09-048 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Farshid Ameryoun
118 Wellington Street East
Lot 2, Registered Plan 107
File D14-19-08
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 indicated that an application has been
submitted for a zoning by-law amendment to permit a personal service shop and
business and professional offices, excluding medical office uses. As well, the
Planner advised that the applicant is seeking relief from the zoning by-law
parking standard, in order to reduce the number of required parking spaces from
six to five, and to recognize the existing heritage structure. The Planner advised
that there is a concern regarding the parking lot layout and vehicle manoeuvring,
as patrons would be required to make a three point turn in order to exit the
parking lot.
Applicant/Agent
The agent, Mr. Michael Manett, addressed Council to request approval in order
to proceed with the application. Mr. Manett advised that the owners have
contributed significantly to the property thus far, such as restoring the building,
and adding a handicapped ramp. Mr. Manett indicated that landscaping would
be completed and that a historical front door is being sought. As well, Mr. Manett
advised that the Town’s parking concerns were thoroughly reviewed, but that no
alternative solution could be configured within the space.
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the
application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:33 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the application be approved in principle, subject to the resolution of
outstanding issues, including a satisfactory site plan submission.
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:
5145-09 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from Special Council – Public Planning
Meeting 09-16 on May 27, 2009
CARRIED
Public Planning Minutes
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
CARRIED
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PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR CINDY JANZEN, DEPUTY CLERK