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MINUTES - Special Council - 20140326 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, March 26, 2014 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes (arrived 7:02 p.m.), Pirri, and Thompson (arrived 7:04 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate and Financial Services, Director of Planning and Development Services/Treasurer, Council & Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, Planner, and Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following addition, be approved:  Item 4 - Correspondence received from Emery Investments regarding Town of Aurora 2014 Non-Residential Development Charge Review Re: Item 1 – CFS14-010 – Update to Development Charges By-law CARRIED 3. CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING ITEMS Mayor Dawe outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the public meeting. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that notice had been given in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act and the Development Charges Act. 1. CFS14-010 – Update to Development Charges By-law Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Page 2 of 6 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow extra time for the presentation from Watson & Associates. CARRIED Town Staff Mr. Dan Elliott, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, noted that the public meeting was a requirement of the Development Charges Act and introduced Mr. Gary Scandlan, Associate Director, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., to provide an overview of the Development Charges Background Study and proposed by-law. Consultant Mr. Scandlan provided a basic overview of the Development Charges Act and a comparison between the current and calculated charges as they relate to the proposed development charge rates. Town Staff Mr. Elliott presented a background of the process leading to the draft bylaw, which included outlining changes that were made due to issues raised during the consultation process, as well as changes required to improve harmonization with York Region’s development charges bylaw. Public Comments Ms. Audrey Jacob, Director, IBI Group, representing Emery Investments, requested that the Town consider offering differentiated, non-residential development charges and requested a 20 percent discount for Emery Investments’ new industrial development. Town Staff Mr. Elliott advised that all comments would be taken into consideration and that there were some minor changes required to the Background Study. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report CFS14-010 be received; and THAT the Development Charges Background Study and Proposed By-law dated March 12, 2014, included as Attachment “#1” be received as presented; and THAT the Proposed By-law be amended to add “places of worship” to the list of exemptions in Clause 3.5; and THAT the Proposed By-law be amended to mirror the provisions of York Region by-law phase-in of smaller apartment sizes which qualify for the small apartment rate; and THAT all comments, questions and suggestions arising from the statutory Public Meeting be referred to staff for consideration; and THAT staff prepare a final report for Council with a recommended by-law for adoption pursuant to the requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997, with such report to be made on April 8, 2014; and THAT Council hereby determines that no further public meetings are required under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Page 3 of 6 On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, and Gallo 4. Correspondence received from Emery Investments regarding Town of Aurora 2014 Non-Residential Development Charge Review Re: Item 1 – CFS14-010 – Update to Development Charges By-law Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the correspondence received from Emery Investments regarding Town of Aurora 2014 Non-Residential Development Charge Review be received and referred to item 1. CARRIED Council recessed at 9:01 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m. 2. PL14-019 – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Stirling Cook Aurora Inc. 74 Old Bloomington Road Unit 22, York Region Vacant Land Condominium Plan No. 1159 File: D14-04-13 Planning Staff Mr. Drew MacMartin, Planner, presented an overview of the Zoning By-law amendment application and indicated that this was the first Public Planning meeting regarding this application. He also advised that an Official Plan Amendment would not be required for this application and a more comprehensive report would be presented at a future General Committee meeting. Applicant/Agent Ms. Angela Sciberras, representing the applicant, advised that a Zoning By-law amendment was required to permit six town homes in place of the larger single family dwelling that was originally approved. She also indicated that no new vegetation removal would occur as a result of this change. Public Comments None Town Staff Mr. Ramunno provided clarification and confirmation that the proposed Zoning By-law amendment conforms with the regulations of OPA 34. Main motion Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report PL14-019 be received; and Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Page 4 of 6 THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by the Planning and Development Services department in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting. Amendment Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT this item be brought forward to a future Public Planning meeting prior to consideration at a future General Committee meeting. CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report PL14-019 be received; and THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by the Planning and Development Services department in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future Public Planning meeting prior to consideration at a future General Committee meeting. CARRIED 3. PL14-013 – Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications Pandolfo et al. 14070 Yonge Street Lot 8 & Pt. Lots 20 & 21 Plan 132, Pt. of Lot 73, Con. 1 Files: D09-03-12, D12-03-2A, D14 -21-03 Planning Staff Mr. Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, indicated that this third public meeting was being held to address concerns and present alternative access options for Council’s review. He advised that a meeting was held with area residents where they indicated their satisfaction with York Region’s preferred Option 3. Mr. Drew MacMartin, Planner, presented four options for Council’s consideration and provided the pros and cons for each option. Applicant/Agent Mr. Gary Templeton, representing the applicant, advised that the developer is willing to work with the Town on the preferred option chosen and would like to move forward with an agreement. Public Comments Mr. Richard Berman, resident of 185 Ridge Road, expressed his preference for Options 2 or 3. He also voiced his concerns regarding the closure option of a portion of Ridge Road as presented in Option 3 and reviewed key aspects of all the options presented. Mr. Ron Prieur, resident of 302 Ridge Road, stated that Option 3 would provide safer access for Ridge Road and appreciates the future views of the plan. Mr. Graham Constantine, resident of 212 Ridge Road, suggested that, with potential development planned on the east side, the traffic lights could alleviate the problems. Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Ms. Claire Prieur, resident of 302 Ridge Road, inquired whether Option 3 would have a shorter turn access than Option 1, and stated her desire to limit any impact to neighbours. Town Staff Mr. MacMartin provided clarification with respect to the traffic lights and the “right-in, right-out” access that would be provided in Option 2 and addressed the other concerns raised by the public. Public Comments Ms. Jennifer Day, resident of 114 Ridge Road, inquired about a buffer zone for driveways from the proposed new road and safety issues. Mr. Prieur requested clarification on the proposed traffic lights between the Pandolfo and Block D lands on the east side. Town Staff Mr. Ramunno advised that the traffic lights proposed in Option 3 would be full move between the Pandolfo and Block D lands. Applicant/Agent Mr. Templeton expressed his concern regarding potential extraordinary costs which may be incurred to enhance the function of the road beyond what would normally be required. Public Comments Mr. Garry Borgacci, resident of 154 Ridge Road, expressed his support of Option 2. Mr. Berman inquired whether there would continue to be public involvement, and stated he would like Option 2 to remain on the table. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour past 10:30 p.m. CARRIED Ms. Day requested a response regarding a buffer zone for existing driveways and proposed roadways. Town Staff Mr. Ramunno advised that there were no buffer requirements in regard to driveways and that safety and technical issues would be dealt with through engineering and municipal maintenance. Main motion Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report PL14-013 be received; and THAT Council provide direction as to the alternative access options for the proposed development as discussed in this report; and Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Page 6 of 6 THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning & Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting. Amendment Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT staff report back providing more information on amending Option 2 to include a full move intersection at the Pandolfo entrance as an alternative access option for the proposed development. CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report PL14-013 be received; and THAT staff report back providing more information on amending Option 2 to include a full move intersection at the Pandolfo entrance as an alternative access option for the proposed development; and THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning & Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting. CARRIED 4. READING OF BY-LAW Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5603-14 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Special Council – Public Planning Meeting on March 26, 2014 CARRIED 5. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m. CARRIED _________________________________ _________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR PATTY THOMA, DEPUTY CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2014 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON APRIL 8, 2014.