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BYLAW - OPA #36 - 19860407 - 277985-~ ' . i' '• c ·.' .• ,pr , .. ~ _··,_ Otf.t £.· ADOPTION BY-LAW FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 36 BY-LAW NUMBER 2779-85 OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, Section 17(6) of the_,Planning Act, 1983, hereby enacts as fc 1. Official Plan Amendment No. 36 for the Town of Aur consisting of the attached maps and explanatory te is hereby adopted. 2. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to mak application to the Minister of Municipal Affairs c Housing for approval of Official Plan Amendment Nc for the Town of Aurora. 3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect day of the final passage thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 19th_ DAY OF August READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 7th DA'l April , 19 8 6 . a MAYOR CLERK Certified that the a.tove is a true copy of By-law No. 2 779-85 as enacted and passed by· the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurc April 7th , 1986 . -,._ ·. · .. ;.:\;._ :'.•. ; .. AMENDMENT NO. 36 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA Index Page The Statement of Components 2 PART I -THE PREAMBLE 3 .-.,.. ~ ·:" ......... ..-:;•,_ ' .. -:' .•. •:.) .. _,_: :,._. :. -~~~----·. }· , ... --,, .. , .:,;y __ .. ,:.: Purpose Location Basis PART II -THE AMENDMENT Introductory Statement Details of the Amendment Implementation and Interpretation PART 111 -THE .APPENDICES · Appendix' ,.:;·-.-~ 'the f>rii.hn!rif context · · ., Appendix B -Environmental and Planning Considerations Appendix C -The Road Network Appendix D -Servicing 3 3 5 1 1 11 1 1 20 . .. __ ,-... ,· -· ., . "r :---·~·-, 1 ,·.· -,,_. .. , ··~,·...:·:• ,~·~.····.:, .. AMENDMENT NO. 36 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE. AURORA PLANNING AREA . ~ .; .-;, · ... ·.• ...... · ....... ~.-:. ··.·.; ;. ..... :, ~-:.:: .... ··--.. • ~.". "•· I ···.:·. .... ', -~ J v This Amendment to the Official Plan for the Town' of Aurora, which has been adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, is hereby approved in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, 1983 as Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora. DATE: SIGNATURE: . '·· , r - 2 - STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS PART I -THE PREAMBLE does not constitute part of this Amendment. PART II -THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the following text and (de signa ted Schedule 'A', Schedule 'C' an.d Schedule constitutes Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the of Aurora. maps 'D'), Town Also attached is PART III -THE APPENDICES which does not constitute · · .·; .•. · ··> .•:: -par't'· 'Of''·"'!lifs' '''avrtenai'ii~rif.''"'!!'hese' ·:aj5pentlrt'e·s· ·{"A". '•-tfll'oti·gl1' .,.,.,·b•i. >tr!c~'ri"' '' ····•.·;i: · .· contain the background data, planning considerations •and environmental considerations associated with this amendment • .. -.-.' ······./' . ~-, .. ,. -· .. •, ,., ·-· . .. ~ · .... -'. ~,_ .. ' .·• ·. ~ ··.· ., • ' ,. , r -~-~-. -: - 3 - PART I -THE PREAMBLE Purpose The purpose of this Amendment is to establish guidelines for the development of the Aurora South Planning Area within the context of the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area. Provisions are made for a Residential Planning District, a specific Rural Corridor use and the residual portion of the planning area consisting of Institutional, Rural and Estate Residential uses. The proposed development pattern is based on a comprehensive planni"ng study of the area. The Aurora South Planning Area, shown on Map I, consists of the following sub-components: a. The Residential Planning District consisting of urban and suburban residential densities along with a neighbourhood park, school and a major woodlot forming a major open space system. b. A Rural Corridor which is subject to limited development in order to retain the rural character of the area along the majpr road arterials. c. The remaining non-urban lands within the Aurora South Planning Area consisting of existing Estate-type residential uses, Institutional uses .:· ·:and:. "'··ml;!·,., :'reffia:i n'ing.·. vacant •: 'lll'iid:'S'.• ·wb'ith "'ni!"l e ,. 'p,O.ter~Na N:·fii'r::< :.cl'!f.veJ.opmeri,t•·• as Estate Residential uses provided the criteria and policies for that use found in the existing Official Plan are applied. In the northeast quadrant of the Aurora South Planning Area, ls the draft approved residential development of the Iona Corporation. consisting of 379 JoJs JOfficjal J'la,p .. ArTie.ndm,ent ,)~P., .·' ?,5 ).,_. Fgr p1Jrposes. qJ ,.t;:,Q,n'-:enien!e,<~, ... t)1e _,. Ion a Corporation subdivision (formerly. · Aurora Country· 'Est·a tes) has ·been' included in the Aurora s·outh Planning Area, although· no land ·use charili(e is proposed ·for thl's 'area; · · -·. · ·· _ .... · ·.,,_, .... ·· ·. Location This amendment consists of eight parts which shall be re.ferred to as Items (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) • . ' . .· ·-. Item (I): The lands affected by this amendment are bounded on the north by Henderson Drive, on the west by Bathurst Street, on the south by Bloomington Road and on the east by Yonge Street. The boundary of the ·planning area ·which i-s the ·subject ·of: this amendment is shown on Schedule 'A' attached. ,. .. ,. ,._ AURORA SWTlt PLANNING AREA BOUNDARY · I .: HENDERS<JI DRIVE ···--.-~·· ~--.. ·r ... -~ I ONA CORPORAl I ON \oPA #25) 7 ·~;}.:~ : ·' ·=~---· . ~ ·'; __ -_· ;;r·· ESTATE RESIDENTIAL___ : :; ll STUOY AREA ,;_ ! ~ ,· ;r • I-' RESIDENTIAL PLANNING_ DiSTRICT _ti!.~-~~~-=~·-.. _·_.J1::~j j -------y.'ll -----1 (I) ·_' . "\ ·._. _·.. .1~) ;; ! ~ . ~~~~. ·' •. · : > t;t-'f$•' i : ; t ~-·.b.::.. • ..,...,.. __ .t\ 17-=-· =-_~-1-c...· -~ ' II -~ .· 1f .,. ·. r: • ¢. ,/ ~STATE RESIDENTIAL H ;·: ... & "' ~ MAP I .• /'/.#!:--~~/ -··-·· J ~~>=~4 'f:l ... 7 ·rr· ...... .:?-.?--·_ -'.. "~ } ..;I . :---' ·:·· -~~ .. . --•. L_ __ ;'l { •• 1 ; \ AURORA SOUTH PLANNING AREA MAJOR LAND USE COMPONENTS RURAl. COAA.I~I r :. INSTITUTI<JIAL ____ ..:. I If _\ '· I I ' .• L 'L . -------.J ··-··-··--··-·· ·-··--··-.. _ ... .-; BlooMINGTON MAD ·. ----::-------.;. ____ __i_,..._ ---AURORA SOOTH PLANNING AREA B()(N)ARY •· . ~ · ... '·'. ~· ( -~~ ._ ..... _:.'-· '' Item (2): Item (3): Item (4): -5 - The Aurora South Planning Area is shown on Schedule 'C', attached, as Planning District Number 8. The attached Schedule 'D' (Aurora South Secondary Plan -Land Use) is to be added to the Official Plan after Schedule 'C'. The goal and objectives for the development of the Aurora South Planning Area are to be added to Section 3 (Basis of the Plan) of the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora as Subsection 3, Goal 8 and Objectives I through 9. Item (5): Special policies regarding the Rural Corridor are to be .added· · ·•·· · · _... • '· __ .,,._ ., .. _ · •·af'te'f ··s'l:ib's'cie'ttol'i ... ,. --~ tti:fran·.,.-i5-t· ~-set:tt·on·• · ~-· ··~t; a:'na·--··use-··'Pl'il'tl'··ii'f •· tit~'·· -;•··•-· •·•· • · Official Plan. Subsection 7 (Rural) is to be renumbered 7 .A and the new subsection is to be 7 .B. Item (6): Special policies governing the Residential Planning District of the Aurora South Planning Area are to be added to Section 4 (Land Use Plan) as Subsection 12. Item (7): Special policies governing Institutional uses in the Aurora South Planning Area are to be added to Section 4 (Land Use Plan), Subsection 10 (institutional) of the Official Pian. Item (8): . Special policies . concerning estate residential develo[)ment ·' ,,;., .. ···•·· "'. ···'· · .,. · > ...... ·· p<lt'~i'l--tnl'r''·ttr'·' ii1e·· •t-ti rai •·a:r€:'~·s··at tf\·~ Aui>cii'a:' "Sbutii •·PlanO:rifg ·'Kl'~~ .. ~--·' .·· ., ..... · are to be added to Section 4 (Land Use Plan), Subsection 7 (Rural) of the Official Plan. Basis The lands affected· by this Amendment are known as the Aurora South Planning Area ... These lands are presently_ designated "Rural", "j:state Residential", "Urb~,n Residential" and "Institutional" on Schedule 'A' .of the Official· Plan. {br. the· Town of Aurora. . .. , . .. . . ...... .. ... · .. . A number of development applications within the Aurora South Planning Area, coupled with the area's strategic location within Aurora, prompted the Town of Aurora to carry out a planning study to examine and make recommenda tiqns on the future use of. these lands. This Amendment is the result of that study. The Planning Area is divided into two distinct parts by the C.N.R. tracks which run diagonally through the lands. The block on the west side of the tracks bounded on the· \vest b'y ·Bathurst 'Street i·s lafgel)1·· vaca·nt ·with· some· dispersed residential development along Bathurst Street. The block to the east and south of the tracks is for the most part developed with Estate- type Residential and Institutional uses. The land use rationale that developed through the course of the study pointed to u'rban type uses on the westerly block and non-urban uses on the lands east' and south of the tracks. '. - 6 - This Amendment examines the basis for three components of the planning area: the Residential Planning District; a Rural Corridor concept; and the residual portion consisting, in the main, of a major Institutional use and Estate Residential infill. A. The Aurora South Residential Planning District The Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area (Office Consolidation) which includes the Aurora West Secondary Plan, sets out the development policies for Aurora. These policy documents project an urban population of approximately 29,000 persons by the year 2001. Statistical assessment and census data, coupled with actual residential growth rates in the past four .,, .. .. .,, .,. y-ear·s·-.:an·d .,., subl'hi'tte·d· •·di'Ne!cipineflt·'"appnc<ftl'ohs·;· '••intlic'ine-'.a .. tOI.V·~., poj)li!.ati6rV·· 7''-·:', • ·<". within the existing residential planning districts and a slower initial growth rate than was originally anticipated. Examination of the above mentioned data yields a projected population of approximately 27,500 persons within the defined urban area (see Figure 1). The servicing capacity assigned to the urban residential component of Aurora under the York Durham Servicing Scheme is for a population of 31,000 persons. The basis of the urban residential component of this secondary plan is to provide for a portion of the approximate residual 3,lflf0 persons which will eventually become part of the community. A number of studies involved with the emerging Regional Official Plan make mention of urban populations for Aurora. There is, however, only one firm ·:• ··' '"'' ... 'poptllation'·polky'·ai:'·th~'R~gioti·ciJ/Provitlt'!ia!-'·'fevel; ahtf tha·t··ts ·'tn·e•·:·se'tvi'i:,:in;g·::, ··< .:.·•·,. capacity assigned for the ultimate urban population of 31,000. The proposals set out in this plan are premised on the necessity of extending the urban area of Aurora into the planning area to accommodate a population of approximately 3,lflf0 within the context of a proper neighbourhood plan. A number of reasons may be cited for the choice of the Residential Planning District. : . ·--·-· .-· . ,,~-.-. '.;: .. • : ~--.-., ...... ' , ... ..... -.·.,··. .. .._, , . ,-_• . 'i ... i. An area south of Henderson Drive which is part of the Aurora South Planning Area has been draft approved for a residential development of 379 lots. This development was the subject of Official Plan Amendment No. 25 and represen~s a population of l,lflfO persons. This approved. development population .co,upled with the addition ot 3,lflf0 persons (905 dwelling uni'ts with'"an occupancy factor of 3.8 persons per unit) will make for a compact residential neighbourhood of approximately lf,880 persons. ·.:t·-. - 7 - FIGURE I ------ Proposed Subdiv sions in Aurora's De fined Urban A rea Lakeview Phase I Lakeview Phase I I Lakeview (former High City Holdings) Corridor Granada (Brookland) Granada Phase VII Rev lis Equity (Heron Homes) Christ Lutheran· Church II of Units 106 1115 118 119 6 165 2111 106 10. •· ,,.,, .. , .. ,, ·•-' · ···•·'·'• > .. Mir.rkO"·'cl't•·•Ro'<f%et's·· "(:.Wil:t.ow .;•Fi:rrtnl-' ... :, .. ,,, .. ' ····•.; · .· ..... · ,;. .•.. .,.:,.,, •.• , ·, '·' ,. .. , · · .. '.···: .197·· ~ ..... , ..... , .. r.; .. : · • •• ~ •. :· · .• .,·: .. ,...,. • '· -.,._ .... -~ . ."~· ;· .. Southold Phase II Andy Investments Iona Corporation Total 191 1611 379 1,850 units ---------------------------------------------~------------- Total units in subdivision proposals· Vacant lots in registered subdivisions Building permits issued and not occupied as of May 15, 1985 I ,850 372 293 ··In·.fill·'with:in' utbafl'··,atea:.. . ....... ;, .. ·, , .. ,. ······· .............. •,,;··. ,, .... , ... , ... , ... 1'2'5:":,.·,.~, .. ' ·····'''·>'···:.. .. ,. . TOTAL PROPOSED UNITS IN URBAN AREA Population resulting from Development Proposals (2,261 x 3.8 p.p.d.u.) . Existing. population. in. urb.an. area,, 19811 assessment · ' · ··(adjuSted· to· May t985')' · · ·· TOTAL PROJECTED URBAN POPULATION Urban area sewage capacity Population projected for existing urban area .-.. - POPULATION TO BE ACCOMMODATED IN AURORA SOUTH RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DISTRICT (excluding draft approved Iona subdivision) 2,6110 units 10,032 27,562 persons .,_ .. :3! ,000 27,562 3,1138 persons or 905 units at 3.8 p.p.d.u. ,, ii. iii. - 8 - The Residential Planning District would be 'contiguous existing urban area and would thus be able to more share the servicing, commercial and social services community. to the readily of the The planned urban area of Aurora has reached its limits to the north at St. Johns Side Road, to the west at Bathurst Street and to the east at the Industrial area. The only other option would be to consider a planning district to the east of the Industrial area; this is considered inappropriate as it would not represent contiguous residential development and would use up good agricultural lands. iv. The Planning District area, although part of the Oak Ridges Moraine lands, can be developed at urban densities with sensitive planning at the detailed development stage. An examination of the Oak Ridges Moraine Study along with field work indicates that development can occur without violation of recommendations related to the moraine feature. v. The Residential Planning agricultural lands, being classification. District mainly does not Class 6 consist under of good A.R.D.A. vi. The lands can be serviced .and are strategically located in close {>'r-oximity:. to·· maj·or· ·•north~·southc ·arterials, .with··· good · <fecess-·to··.' Highway 404 via Bloomington Road. vii. The majority of the land is held by four owners, three of whom are developers· willing to proceed with orderly development .in the area (see Map 2). B. The Rural Corridor The· present ·physh::ar character of >the • a tea from· the·· point. oi. View ·Of· the travelling pub!lc .is that of rural countryside. An abrupt change in topography occurs at Bloomington Road travelling north. This is an area of scenic landscape created by the Oak Ridges Moraine and consists of . woodlots and rolling hills. This type of topography. is exemplified by t_he . drive along Bathurst Street from Bloomington Ro<?,d to Mulock. Drive ·in ·Newmarket; This ·Amendment ·· promotes measu'res · that···· a•re · necessary ··to maximize the retention of the rural character along the major transportation corridors in the study area. It includes provisions for the retention of the major woodlot in the northwest quadrant of the Planning Area and the use of· ·greater . than-· norma.l·· .. b·~:~-i!ding .. set~backs . .a-s· well .. a·s ·mi-nimum· .JQ.t· .. ·.s-lzes ·. on· those lands adjacent to the arterials. These measures were arrived at after conducting a landscape study along the arterials with a view to determining the extent of the visible rural landscape to the travelling public. ' 1· !• 3: )> "'C 1\) ', ADDINGTON PLACE -' -,, _ ------------'--· -~-r ---: s~ -IONA CORPORATION -- AURORA COUNTRY ESTATES ADDINGTON PLACE <. ,,,,,,,, ::~ ~: -· :.: SMITH-_ ;,., :; ,_ ,, +' ., AURORA SOUTH RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DISTRICT LAND OWNERSHIP co .. , -·;.•: '' -10 - The Rural Corridor will thus be a designation in this Amendment with policies regarding set-backs along the various arterials, retention of major woodlots and ownership. C. Remaining Non-Urban Lands The remaining lands to the east and south of the C.N.R. well established in their development pattern by virtue Estate-type Residential use. tracks are fairly of the existing A 1111 hectare (108 acre) area at. the northwest corner. of Bloomington Road and .. .Yonge Street. was the site. of the former Pine . Ridge School 'for the mentaily handicapped; this use,·. wh-kh . was administered by . the Ministry of Community and Social Services, has been phased out and the property is now administered by the Ministry of Government Services. There remains on the site a substantial physical plant which was associated with the former use along with a mature, well maintained landscaped area. Water supply is provided to the site via a private well system, and sanitary servicing is provided by two lagoons on the west side of the property. These lagoons will be phased out in the near future when the facility is connected to the York/Durham Servicing Scheme. A Ministry of Transportation and Communications Driver Examination Centre is presently lodged in one of the buildings on the site. The Ministry of Government Services is presently examining potential future uses. This Am€m.dment recorrimen<h the·. site for a. wide. range . ~f i;{st.itut.ional a~d public office uses. The basis for such uses includes: the strategic location of the site on Yonge Street with easy access to Highway 4011 making it suitable for regional uses; the existing physical plant and park- ·like setting; the potential· for servicing via the York-Durham Trunk which is in close proximity and· compatibility with the established Estate-type Residential and Institutional uses which abut the property. The. ,rema,ini.n,g l;wd .. within . tbis, block. is. the · .. vacanJ -re~id.ual .area whi.ch results after the existing Estate-type Residential and the Rural Corridor uses are accounted for. The vast portion of this land i.s not visible from .. Yonge Street and the planning study has concluded that it is not viable agricultural land. The most appropriate use would appear to be a continuation -of the Estate-type Residentia-l development that prevails in the -area~ ·.• .·The -planning-·.stud-y has·· determil)eq. th:at , these.· laRds have •.. i.n ... generak;: .·. potential for this type of use,' but that further investigations are warranted. This Amendment thus sets out that the residual lands on the east side of the C.N.R. tracks have potential for Estate Residential development provided the criteria and policies outlined in the Official Plan of the Au'r6~a· Planning Area. ;hall appiy~ . . ' . . . . . .. • . . . . . . .. .. . . .• . (For greater detail relating to the background of this Amendment see Appendices 'A'-'D') • . . -~ ---• ·--~-·••·~·~~• ·-·~•-•··---·•-•o•---~--·--·~--~-~•-, -~~•v•~'--~-~-~-~-~-~·---·•••-•~---,,,_._,, __ ,,_,,,, .•~•••~~--·•-• ••· · ... -... ; · .. -11 - PART II -THE AMENDM£1:::1! Introductory Statement All of this part of the document entitled Part II -The Amendment, consisting of the following text and attached maps de signa ted Schedule 1 A 1 (Land Use Plan), Schedule 1 C 1 (Residential Development Plan) and Schedule 1 D 1 (Aurora South Secondary Plan -Land Use) constitute Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora. Details of the Af!!endf!!ent . The Official Plan fs hereby. amended as follows: I tern (I): The areas indica ted on the attached Schedule 1 A 1 (Land Use Plan) of the Official Plan are hereby redesignated from "Rural" to "Urban Residential", "Suburban Residential", "Major Open Space", "Institutional", "Estate Residential" and "Rural Corridor". Item (2): The area indica ted on the attached Schedule 1 C 1 (Residential Development Plan) of the Official Plan is hereby designated Planning District Number 8. Item (3_): _,_ Jl)e . a_tta~_h.E!d. Schedule -~ D 1 • "(Aurora .. ?ou~h _Sec;ond'?-rY. .P.l<\f). ~ La,_nd._,.. .. . Use) 'is hereby added ici the Official Plan for. the Town ol Aurora after Schedule 1 C 1 (Residential Development Plan). Item (If): Section 3 Objectives) amended by (Basis of the Plan), Subsection of the Official Plan for 'the Town adding the following: 3 (Goals and 6f Aurora ·is "Goal 8 "To carry out a co~prehen-slve plann-ing program· for the orderly and efficient development of the Aurora South Planning Area. "Objectives "2. .To_ provide fer.-the -logi.ca) . and-con.tigUOlJ.I! .extension. of-the.· urban area in a manner compatible with a'll other goals and objectives of this Plan. To protect th<" present _rural charact~r.. associa~ed mafor transpo-rtation arterials ·through the use Space and Rural Corridors. with the ot' open -12 - "3. To provide a comprehensive set of development policies for the planning area through the use of a Residential Planning District for the urban area and policies that will co- ordinate development in the remainder of the area. "4. To protect lands which are unsuitable for development because of their physical characteristics. II 5 • To ensure slopes, and concept are coilserva tion • that significant woodlots, areas of extreme areas associated with the Rural Corridor identified and gi!en due consideration for .. , .... . , .... :-··· :.:·--:._~' -··: --~::· .. ; .. · . . , .. ' .. ~ ' . .-. -'~ .... ' ,. __ . ···-··-··-=· ·"-'· · .... .. _ -~·-.. ~': ~·:: . . . :-•· . ; . "6. To develop an open space system in the Residential Planning District through the integration of significant woodlots, a neighbourhood park and a pedestrian path system. "7. To co-ordinate land use proposals with the surrounding existing road network. "8. To co-ordinate all land uses within the planning area so as to be compatible with existing uses both within the planning area and in the adjoining municipalities. Item (5): Section 4 (Land Use Plan_ and Policie.s), Subsection 7 (Rural) is renumbered Subsection 7 .A and the following added thereafter as Subsection 7 .B: · .... ·.· 7 .B g!,!g~h_~QgRIDQg Those . are~s: <f~signa t~d ·• as RuraJ Schedule 'D' shall be used for the character of the lands adjacent The lands are to be retained following policies shall apply: Corridor on Schedule' I A' ~~d purpose of retaining the rural to the transportation arterials. in private ownership and the Ol iR.esideritial . fots may be pe~rr{itted to extenC!' within the -_. Rural Corridor along Bathurst Street be'tween the woodlot in the northeast quadrant of the Planning Area and the C.N.R. tracks, provided that no buildings or. uses shall be located within: the boundaries of the Rural Corridor except for the following: • . ,, : .. ·.· · ... ,''" .. :: (ii) -13 - (a) A single dwelling unit may be erected on those lands de signa ted Rural Corridor located south of the C.N.R. tracks and abutting Bloomington Road and Bathurst Street on each draft approved or registered lot existing at the time of this Amendment. The use may include a hobby farm, provided that all provisions of the Agricultural Code of Practice are maintained. (b) A residential dwelling unit may be erected within the Rural Corridor on any lot that is wholly contained within the Corridor that was registered at the time ·of approval of this. Amendment. . . (c) A residential dwelling unit may be erected within the Rural Corridor if the structure is screened by the natural topography and vegetation and is not visible from the adjacent arterial. No man-made berms or plantings shall be carried out expressly for this purpose in the Rural Corridor. The average depth of the Rural except where otherwise shown Schedule 'D'. Corridor is 100 metres on Schedule 'A' and (iii) The residential lots .. may extend into the Rural Corridor .· · ·.· ···· .·. ··aloitg· Y'offge· ·'Streihi -prbvided ·.ine~;e: fats lire' ·ct-eittid· ·.wiili1i'l·· .,;·.·· the Estate Residential designation. (iv) It is intended that in the Rural Corridor, natura1. vegetation and in particular existing woodlots be ·maintained. Buildings, where permitted, shall be located so .,., "' , ,.,,",."':'. ··> .,, .• : , ·' ._ .. ,. ...... ,. •.. , ,. ""'' .. • . .a.fo-. -~~-,,-cal.l~fil . ,a,s, ·,,l,iJ,.t-~e .. ,, .di.st\1 r,.b !l:.l)c.e, .•.. w '· J~ -na.~ta.J, ..... y;.e.ge.:tji..;W.p,p.·i"·-' .,, .. , ··~···· and landscape as possible •. .... -.. ftem (6)1 Section 4 ·(Land Use Plal1) is hereby armirided by acicffng the following subsection: "12. Aurora South Planning Area "The boundaries of the R,es_id.e!'tiaj Planning . Di_!;tri_c,~ ... of . the , ..• A~rota South' Plaii·nirig Area ·are shown on Schedule '6' (7'\u'r'cira"'·'·· South Secondary Plan Land Use). The land use categories within the District include: Urban Residential which is associated with full municipal services; Suburban Residential which ·is to be serviced wi1:h ·individual sewage disposal ·sy-stems; Institutional and \olajor Open Space. ' . ' ' -1 '+ - "12.1 Land Use Policies "Due consideration shall be given to the varied topography within the Residential Planning District, and in particular development proposals shall be sensitive to the quality! of woodlots and the steep slopes throughout with the excep~ion of those areas designated "Major Open Space" on Sche~ule 'D', development shall be permitted in areas of steep slop~s but the design of such development shall be sensitive to the site in order to maintain any significant features. To ensu~e this is carried out, the municipality may .require preliminary lot and road grading plans prior to the approval of draft plans of subdivision. "Some areas within the Planning Area ha~e slopes of 15% or more. Development measures in the vicinity of steep slopes may include the following: The use of deep rear yards Sensitive use of cut and fill Comprehensive erosion control measures• House designs employing split level floor plans. "A. Residential ' "The total number of dwelling units in the Residential Planning District shall not exceed an! approximate total of 1,28'+ units based on 1,18'+ units within the Urban Residential designation and 100 units in the Suburban Residential designation. Noise abatement measures shall be provided for the residential developritent adjacent to the C.N.R. tracks satisfactory to the Town of Aurora, the Ministry of the Environment and in consultation with the C.N.R. These measures may include the prov1s1on of an earthen berm or noise abatement wall. or a combination of both. No dwelling unit shall be constructed closer than 30 metres to the C.N.R. right-of-way. "a. Urban Residential "(i) Urban Residential shall include those housing types and ancillary uses its set out in Section '+, Subsection '+ in the !Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area i except that the predominant housing typei will be of a lower density. • "(ii) "(iii) "(iv) -15 - The total number of u~i ts assigned to the Urban Residential component within the Residential Planning Distriict shall be approxi- mately 1,184 units. This' assignment includes the units already approyed within the Iona Corporation Development (Official Plan Amend- ment No. 25). The number of units may be increased at some time i~ the future provided that future monitoring df servicing capacity and demographic data indi¢ates an increase can be accommodated and provided that such an increase is feasible wi~hin the variety of topographic slopes that prfvail in the area. The Urban Residential j density shall be approximately 10 units pe~ net hectare (4 units per net acre). This relatively low density has been selected in view of !the variety of slopes in the Residential Pla:nning District. The density may be exceeded on any particular site provided that the overilll number of units mentioned in (ii) above ; is not exceeded. A net hectare in the Urban !Residential area shall include local and collect6r streets as well as land for the dwelling un\ts, but shall exclude all other uses. Urban Residential uses shlall be permitted on the basis of full municipal services. ! only "b. Suburban Residential II (i) Suburban Residential shall detached dwelling units with a of 0.2 hectares (1/2 acre). include only minimum lot size "(ii) Notwithstanding the miriimum lot size, all Suburban Residential lots ishall be of sufficient size to accommodate a p~iva te sewage disposal system that meets the i requirements of the Regional Medical Officer Of Health • "(iii) "(iv) -16 - Suburban Residential deyelopment shall be serviced with a private sejwage disposal system and a municipal water supply system. Development proposals for :,Suburban Residential uses will include sufficient information and studies to ensure that lot sizes and configurations relate sa tis~actorily to physical characteristics such as \ slopes and soil conditions of any particula~ site. "B. Institutional "a. A public elementary hectares (6 acres) neighbourhood park. school site d.f approximately 2.11 is located '1 adjacent to the "b. If the school site is not required py the York County Board of Education or the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board, th'e site may be used for Urban Residential uses without! amendment to this plan. "c. A church may be located on any site throughout the Planning District .without amendment': to this plan. "C. Major Open Space "a. II b • "c. The Major Open Space component,\ 1 of Aurora South shall consist of selected woodlots ',in the Residential Planning District and a steeply si:oped area at the south end of the District adjacent to the C.N.R. tracks, both of which shall be :used for passive recreational purposes, and a '¢entrally located neighbourhood park adjacent to the 0ajor woodlot. The major woodlot in the northwest quadrant of the Residential Planning District is :, intended to be acquired by the Town as part of\ the development process. !I A neighbourhood park shall be locat~d adjacent to the elementary school site and in close I, proximity to the major woodlot. The park shall ha~e a public road frontage satisfactory to the Municipajity. "d. The neighbourhood park shall be ~pproxima tely 2.11 hectares (6 acres), notwithstanding!, the policies of Section 8, Subsection 6, regarding size of parks. • <' '· ... -----________ ":---~---------· ··---·-.. ····---- -17 - "e. A continuous open space and wa,lkway system shall be developed utilizing the woodlots, neighbourhood park and parts of the Rural Corridor as well as any other environmentally sensitive area. ·· "12.2 Road Plan "A. The Residential Planning District is to be serviced by a minor collector connecting Bathurst Street with Henderson I Drive and a system of local roads. "B. The minor collector shall have an approximate right-of-way of 26 metres. The local road widths shall be 20 metres. "12.3 Servicing "A servicing study was conducted by the private sector during the course of the study for the Aurora South Planning Area. This study has assisted in the servicil)g strategy for this Amendment and has been attached as p~rt of the Technical Appendices. "The servicing study has determined that a portion of the Residential Planning District cannot be seryiced with a Municipal sewage system by virtue of topography. !These areas are the steep slopes at the south end abutting the! C.N.R. tracks and an area adjacent to Bathurst Street. These areas have been designated for Rural Corridor and Suburban !Residential uses. "A. Water --- "a. The Residential Planning District shall be serviced by a Municipal system. "b. The development of the Residential Planning District will require the establishment of a third pressure zone within the Aurora urban area for those lands generally above the 310 metre (1,017 foot) contour interval. A storage facility and booster station to be located in the Residential Planning District will be required for the new pressure zone. "c. No distribution mains are located Residential Planning District and it is these be extended as required. within the proposed that ' '' -18 - "B. Sanitary Sewage "a. The Residential Planning District y.>ill be serviced by a Municipal sanitary sewage system jwith capacity to be provided through the York/Durham j Servicing System. "b. Existing sanitary sewers are loca t~d on the north side of Henderson Drive. The servici\lg study recommends the reconstruction of part of th~ existing system to accommodate the Residential Pla~ning Distr.ict. This alternative is now being inveistiga ted. The most appropriate route shall be to the' satisfaction of the Town of Aurora and shall be 'determined prior to detailed development. "c. There is no sanitary trunk to ser~e the area I Henderson Drive; it is proposed 1hat such a extended as required. "C. Storm Drainage i south of trunk be "a. The east-west height of land <;reated by the Oak Ridges Moraine forms a watersh~d divide throughout the planning area. A major portiqn of the Residential Planning District. drains northerly ~o tributaries of the Tannery Creek system. "b. Storm water management practices !shall be employed in the development of the area. In order to minimize the effects of storm water run-off, retention ponds may be required at appropriate locations. "c. Prior to detailed development, a storm water drainage plan shall be established to the · satisfaction of the Town of Aurora, the Region of York, and in consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority. Item (7): ·''····· 'i'. :;.,• ·,. Item (8): -19 - "12.1+ Phasing of Development "At the time of Council's approval of th1s plan, approximately 2,200 lots* were either registered or cohtained within formal proposals which conform with the official !plan. It is Council's intention that development within the comrjlunity progress in an orderly manner. To ensure that prematur~ development of the Residential Planning District does not occur'" no development with the exception of the lands already i designated "Urban Residential" by Official Plan Amendment Number 25 (lona Corporation) will be permitted until building permits have been issued for approximately 85% or 1,870 dwelling units as laid out on Figured." ' · · .. ..,. ·· Section Official If (Land Use Plan), Subsection 10 iOnstitutional) of the Plan is hereby amended by a:dding the following subsection: "(iv) Aurora South Plannincr Area na. "b. , ...• ' "c. /\n I1stitutional designation is seJ out for the lands a.t the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Bioomingto:-1 R.~·..:l.d. Uses per:nitted incl 1Jde adi~i'listr.3.ti·;e ofti•.:e·3. -2.:: --=-;::::d-:::~-::.~, ?r.:; r:q,:J::il, R.egton?i a.n:: local l-~.-~_:.: se·~vnaary and technical trainin& ~chools, facjli.ties for post secoii<:tar)i . ·. 'educ'ation, • 'gov·errimenf .. reseai-di fa.ci!~t[:--~"3 pr0·/ided they are sati~factory h) the Town . of Aurora,. and oth~r such .. v.ses •... i Development shall occur as far i as practicable on a "campus" basis so as to preserve 'the existing physical attributes of the. site. Development shall occur at relatively low density and the rural charac.ter of the site shall be retained through careful siting of future buildings and the careful use of landscaping. Develdpri'leht shall occur on' the basis of fuil servicing; . the existing lagoons on :he slte sh3.lf be ph;~·~ed out.'' Section 4 (Land Use Plan), Subsection 7 (Rl.iral) ot Jh.e Official Plan. for the Town Of Aurora is hereby amended by,adcii'ng .. the. L ._'\ 1! )"· . ''1 ,T • -~ ..... . ). . ... _ ..... ·. -20 - "(v) Aurora South Planning Area -Estate Residential Study Area u a. i Estate Residential development may occur on those lands designated Estate Residen!tial Study Area on Schedule '0' attached, provided ithat all the criteria and policies outlined in Section! 4 (Land Use Plan) Subsection 8 (Estate Residential! shall apply, except that Subsection (G)i) of the Gen~ral Principles section shall not apply. "b. Estate Residential development i within the Estate Residential Study Area shall be by way of aniendment to-the OffiCial-Plan ·of· the Aurora: · P!annil'lg· -Area,><··· · IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION ------------------------------ The irnp.\emen ta tion accordance wl th the and interpretation of this Ameindrnent respective policies of the Aurora Official * See Figure .300 have building approximately 2,:200 ... · .. · Total ao!Jroximately 2,640 permits issued = 2,340 lots. .... ;., .. 1 ots of •• 11 .infPJ'~ which i.e. shall Plan. ·-·-... ' be ' -" . ···: ·'. ''-~ in . -·--:::-_: .. -· _,_._ ·. ·' ':·· · .. ;·~ ' .. • ,, PART III -THE APPENDICES The following appendices do not constitute part of are included as information supporting the amendment. Appendix A The Planning Context Appendix B Environmental and Planning Consi rations Appendix c The Road Network Appendix D Servicing ... . ;:_ · ... · .. ,. .. •· ···.·· : ~ . .. ·•· .. ·· · ... , ... t No. 36, but ...... · . . .... ··· ···-~ APPENDICES TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX A THE PLANNING CONTEXT A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 LOCATION TOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATION EXISTING LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT P EHSTING PL·ANNING STATUS;· LOCAL AND REGIONAL a) Town of Aurora Official Plan b) Regional POPULATION CONSIDERATIONS URBAN STRUCTURE TABLE 1: Vrban Population Pr0jection APPENDIX B:. 'ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING CONSIDERATlONS B-1 8-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-S B-7 B-8 WATERSHED/DRAINAGE TABLE B-1: Development Suitability VEGETATION TABLE B-2: Vegetation Resources: Aurora South .SLOPES VISUAL SENSITIVITY PHYSIOGRAPHY GEOLOGY HYDROGEOLOGY B-7i Groundwater Availability 8-711 Groundwater Contam1nation SOILS B-81 Agricultural Capability PAGE 2 2 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 11 12 1 2 i 3 f4 14 i 5 16 :··. ·'·-., PAGE -.- B-9 OAK RIDGES MORAl NE STUDY '16 B-9i Sensitive E 1 ements 16 a) Ket t 1 e Lakes 16 b) Swamps and Marshes 17 c) Headwater Streams 17 d) Recharge·Areas 17 e) Soi 1 s Sensitive to Water Erosion 17 f) Soi 1 s Sensitive to Wind Erosion 17 u) Forest Cover 18 h) Biologically _Sensiti.ve Communities . 18 i ) Trout . Streams . 18 k) Ket t 1 e Lakes with Warmwater Gamefish 18 B-9 i i Study Area 18 APPENDIX C: THE ROAD NETWORK C-1 I NTROC·UCT I ON 20 C-2 c-3 L~}J~ GSC: .'-'J,~ -;-pAFF/C GENERATION ASSUMPTIONS CONCLUSIONS APPENDIX D: SERVICING D-1 WATER SUPPLY D-2 SANITARY SEWAGE D-3 STORM DRAINAGE ,,-.. 29 20 2 2 ·, APPENDIX A THE PLANNING CONTEXT A-1 Location The area that is the subject of this study is north by Henderson Drive, Bathurst Street on Bloomington Road on the south and Yonge Stree The study area is comprised of the whole of 74 and 75, Concession 1, W.Y.S. A-2 Topography and Vegetation bounded on the ~-;est, on t:b.e east. s 71, 72, 73, The planning .. area . is, .lo.oa te.d. -in. a phys io.gra.ph:i'q ·.sub-reg ion., known as the Oak Ridges Moraine. In this area! the mo.raine is covered by numerous sandy and gravelly hill~ which are described as 11 kame" features.-':Lhe planning a.r¢a is of rolling ~~d irregular slopes which is typica~ ~f ~a~e mora~~~ features. . . An east-v;s2.-:: riC.ge created by the moraine di·.;ic1es -:_le pj_anr:lr-.g ~re~ i~!~c T~·: ~istinct watersheds; approxi~a~ely ~~~ee :uarTers ~f The area drains northerly to t~e T~nne~y Creek =::3~~~--~~~h T~e ~a-2~ce ao~-::hsr~; to the t~ij~~ar·; ths The site· has. fair to. ··iJOO.r agnieuJ:tura-1 0 ap-abi1i•ty· ctue·· to.· .· , .. _ · soil i~~e~~~lity a~d topographic linitations. Ac~ive fa~~i~~ -~.:s~ ~~~ ~r~~ ~~~ bee~ ~j~~~=~~~ an~ r2~2~~~~~:ic ~-· forest regeGeration is preval~nt. ~Mature ~~~~wpo~~~~s~~~t~r~~ are c·ommon in the area. DetallS O..:.. the env -L-,__,.nJ71e!.•'--..L -:::.cttu_ ::::2:i of the study area and their impact en developmeht parterns are reviewed in A:r:;pendix "B". A-3 Existing Land Uses and Development Pro.po.sals The planning area is divided into. two. distinct sub-areas related· to-existing land use; ·.the·· area east,·o-f the 'railway tracks is fairly well established ~rith es~ate t 2 af ·::i·2V.:::.lopme2";-': in -::-:c s:.Jb·:ii.'iisi.-:o:!.s, -t~·.::: =~-.:.:::::.·~--::::.."'::-j-_::=:...::..-'--~~--=--- the older develo.pmen~ on Ridge Road. The no.rth \side of Bloomington is o.ccupied by· the fo.rm·er s'ohool for;' the handic'apped ::..:: ··:-?::_ :"::. . ..:....r.._, ::;:.,.c.::.-.:::.--=' _c:.~s..--:-':':~·· ::: -.2-i'·~-:-:-~ ~c::.:~-:-=-. ,..,.,, __ :-. . -o.n Bathurst Stree.t and -the oro.p opratio.n· 0n Lot· 7 2. , •. -~ .. ,, -2 - The ownership in both sub-areas differs in terms. of size of holdings. The easterly block is fragmented but the majority of the west block is held by four owners, three ,of which are active developers. Addington P1ace Inc. owns a !total of 62.3 ha. (154 acres) in parts of Lots 73 and 74;, Aurora Country Estates own an adjoining parcel of apprqximately 3 3. 2 ha. ( 8 2 acres) in Lot 7 4; Ion a Corpora tiof) owns the draft approved subdivision of approximately 48 hectares (118.6 acres) north of the Aurora Country Estat~s Holding, abutting Henderson Drive and the railway tracksJ The fourth major holding abuts the railway to the north and is 38.4 ha (94.94 acres) in size. Three deve1opment applications, two of which are in the plann,:i-ng a):'<;!<t, .hq ve, ~e),.,ViiiJ,(Ce ,to, .the .study. . .Amendment,. :t:Ja.,,·.,, . . , . . ·-·· 20 to the Official Plan designates an Estate Residential use as an extension to the Elderberry Trails plan o subdivision. The developer is proposing a 30-lot subdivision for the area which will further crystallize the land uses on the easterly D~ock. Iona Corporation holds a draft approved p~an of subdivision for 379 lets at an urban density en a designated pa~cel c~ l~~ 75. This development represents extension o~ the ~rban area south of Henderson Drive (O.Pi.A.25). Add~ngton P~ace Inc. has submitted a proposal fbr a 28-lot Est~~e Residential Plan cf subdivision on part f lo~s 73 ' . . . ,_'.JC~i ::_::.:::.l-:'3-t,:: t:~;.is est:a_te . , .. · .. ,. q.pp:lication. :_ ··-:· .... ,-.:-. ,,-: -.; . -: · . . •.-'· .-·-:-:-~ ., -::. .-: ... ,· .. a) Town-of Aurora Official Plan The Town's Official Plan was approved in part in 1977 as an iriterirrf plafi'whn an ·office ccins'olidatiori taking place :tii.. ·-····. 1979 including amongst other matters the Aurora West Secondary Plan. The planning area west of the C.N.R. tracks is presently designated Rural; the block east of the tracks as Estate ·•·.' ,, •. , ..... ,. >-:· ·Res.ident:ia-1-,·< cinsi::-itu.t.iolial··;'· Rura}: ·:and· ~j·o!!."''-0p-en .. ·Spac-e·''· ........ , , .• ,. ·.·.· .... ·· · ·-· ,,, ·'' ., .. , ... ·.· "::.) Regional .The. Region has ·been prepar-ing··e Regional· 'pla:n for· some time·· .?.nd h.s_s~ a.s -:: ::12t-ter of course~ eV')lved ~ nu:r,02r ='~ -.::.i-=c·J::::i.:-·~- a~d separ~t~~s and settlemen~ pa~terns. 7hese! papers have . not been <tdop.ted .. a.s pol;i.cy : b]'li: haye been-reviel'ed ,.for .:j:.his, ·. · study. .. ,·., .. _-. -•... -·- ~- ... -···· . · ....... · - 3 - The Region has established a number of policies relating to the moraine. The Oak Ridges Moraine Study: an Interim Approach to Development is a report that identifies the importance of certain areas with recreationalipotential as well as identifying the sensitivity of the moraine in respect to development. This document has been consi6ered in the course of this study and details are found in,Appendix "B". A-5 Populacion Considerations The review of population trends is critical tb the strategy of land use in the planning area; if development trends indicate insufficient land in the existing urban area to accommodate future population, consideration should be given to the extension of the urban boundary;. suchlis ihe dir~ction of this· investigation.· · .: · i ·:-·· ·· " The Interim Official Plan anticipated a popul~tion of between 18,000-20,000 by 1981. The Aurora West Secondary Plan which augmented the parent document had the effect of escablishing an approximate population of 29,000 persons by 2001. Investigation of statistical data and the review cf inte~im development along with development app1icatic0s projects an urban population of 27,562 within the urban b6undaries as outlined in the Official Plan. In addition, the growth rate to 1981 was ~ower than ?rejected with t~e urb~n ~oDulat~on of that yea~ being ·in the order o~ 14,50] per$o~s. The ·only. flrm' p6'iicy. :rn p1a·ce other than the T60ri' s 'bff":1i:'ial ... ?~an is the agreemen~ involving the Y0r~ Jur~~~ Ssrvicing Sc~eme which designates a population of 3l,CJG ?ersons in the Tm·m' s urban area to be assigned sewerage. capacity. The past growth of the community coupled with present applicat~ons covering most of the planned urban area leave:a residual population of 3,·'+·38-··persons-,· t·hat is; the· 31,000 a:-&s·igRed· .. _, under the servicing scheme less the 27,562 exiat~ng and committed to date. Table 1 sets out the statistical data outlining the above 27,562 figure. The residual 3,438 , _p,o.pg;Lg. i;;Lon pJl\,~ ):.hE;' ,),,. i+Lt,O ,P.~;q;gf!s;.,.t?.)?.? g._C.!;OI))l:I)0,3!l,t"'r:'L .~T,l. );lJ..e • I6n~ ·corporatibn development create a combined po~ulation of a:~cst 3,0~: in Aurara South. This warrants =~~e~~l consideration for planning on a neighbourhood basis with an elel!lentary scho.ol site, .a neighbourhooci pa.rk and. p.th.er . c6mmercial and social a~~nities. · . . · .. , .·. . ... :· ·,P··,,:,. f. < t ]j . ~-; , __ . ' .. Sub-surface water sensitive to pollution Recharge areas moderate to highly sensitive water pollution .. · ;.-. ' . . . ·SOURCE: Oak Ridges Moraine Study Note: ·.; ............. . The Regional Municipality of York Planning Department July 1974 Map la -Sub-surface water sensitive to pollution Recharge areas moderate to'highly sensitive to water pollution · P1ap complete in the vicinity of the subject property .only. See above. noted map for complete .. data •.. : ·.-._: .... _,._-_. __ _., ..... .. . ~-._-' --. '• .. ·. " . '.. ·-·=--·-. TOl~N OF AURORA i . ' ~. . -. · .. OAK RIDGES MORAINE STUDY COMPONENT DATA !LEGEND . .. --~ .-.-· STUDY AREA 11111111111111._1_.1 .. · . " . Sen!~ l :25,COO TOWN OF AURORA OAK DGES MOR,~!NE STUDY . '· .··· .. ,. STUDY AREA .. , .... ·· ..... .Scale l\~s.ooo .· . TOWN OF AURORA OAK RIDGES MORAINE STUDY c:OMPONENT DATA ,. , .. ·.' . . . ; '' --. Biologically Sensitive Community Trout Stream ;·.-....•... --: : :.-·.-..... · ., •. -. . ·.·:.•':·--····,-. :----.-• ' -.. ,. -· -~ ,• ·--,: .. -·-· ' . . _._-_ _.> --~-.· SOURCE: Oak Ridges Moraine Study The Regional Municipality of York Planni~g Department July 1974 Map le -Biologically Sensitive Area ... , : ... ___ .· ·-:-.. ·:-· . . ..... --:·.-·.: ... · ,. . . ·:-,. ' .. ,._-. •.--.;. . ·· .. :~--·,·.-.... -... ~-.. -~-.-: .•••• _.-:' . ..c, •. .-.. Note: Map complete in the vicinity of the subject property only. _., . See above noted maps for complete data. · ... . -.., ... -·· ;-.·--.··. . ·•.-... . . . ·. . .-.,_ .::<:~ :-' . . -' ~ TO~iN OF AURORA OAK RIDGES MORAINE STUDY COMPONENT D~TA --< · .... ... -.. STUDY AREA IRIRIDEBIBIBI ;.·· · .. ·.··· . .. · .. ·.:: ·· . ...... ,.,Scale. 1.•2.5,000 ... ·-·•·· ···., · , ... OF AURORA OAK 0 F3 I :.·.· :.', ". . .. ' " ----0 -.. ' .. "·. .. . -~-··: ... . / ' " ",··· Headwater Stream .. .. ~ • . .. .. . ,, .. _ .. . · .. ·._...· . ,_">', ':-, .:· •• : : ·._..:; . . .. .,;_.· . ~.;. - SOURCE: O'ak Ridges Moraine Study The Regional Municipality of York Planni g Department July 1974 Map lb -Headwater Streams .. .. -.--. ·: .. ··· .. · .. _, . '•. ·' .··· •·-. ·• Note: Map comp 1 ete in the vicinity of the subject property only. See above noted maps for complete data. . -: . ' '-· . .. .. r ··---~· ... TOWN OF AURORA OAK RIDGES MORAINE STUDY COMPONENT DATA ',LEGEND ',, ----------·· : . : ·• : ~ . : . . -,. . 'O:.J·.· ~ FIG 10 . ,. , .. ·. "'' .· .. ' ' STUDY AREA IEIBIIBBI~I Scale lo25,000 OF AURORA OAK DGES MORAINE STODY DATA • .. Soils -Moderate to highly sensitive to wind erosip1 ~~ Soils-Moderate to highly sensitive to water eros on . • . . • : ' 'c' • " -~ •.. ..--. . . •' ~. -~ ' . . .. --· -:,-,. . . ·-... ~--. ' . :. .• ·-; '· :< . SOURCE: Oak Ridges Moraine Study The Regional Municipality of York Planning Department July 1974 Map lc -Sensitiviy to Erosion. Note: Map complete in the vicinity of the subjec property only. See above noted map for complete data . ' ... --:"' ·-· ,._. .. .. · . . ·-· ·· .. -... ' •,' ...... -... -... •;,:,;,. ·' : • . • . ' ..... ~--.•. ; ' .. ·. l·,. .-. : ;: ..;: ... OAK RIDGES MORAINE STUDY COHPONENT DATA lEGEND .... . FIG 12 ', ''-----------------------------------/''---------+-------~ '-~ ···~ ······ "'~·'·''"''''""'"'"'"''"'-"''·'"'•'''"w.,=~·--······ .... --1 . ~ ' . ' ' S T UOY ARE A I Blll/llllila llili.illll . Scale h25,000 TOWN OF AURORA OAK RIDGES MORAINE STUDY COMPONENT DATA --< . ' ' .. / D ·.·· .. ::·.·,·, Boundary of Oak Ridges Moraine Study Area Class 0-Regions where sensitivity to environmehtal damage is slight Class 1 -Regions containing one (1) element sensitive to environmental damage Class 2 -Regions containing two (2) elements sensitive to environmental damage --·"";: •. / ........ :: .. -:·-..,:.\· -:: .. :··:-,-; ... ;·:·._~,-~ .-._ ,:..,-:.:.: ··,··--." · .. -.. ::,._ -:.·:.-.~ .• ~; ....... :·.:;-.-. -:>···--·;--;:-_·.:_;. ,.,~:_;_.:,.,-~-~_:;·--''··'''·:--':., -·'.1."!,_:;_,.:~~; .,_y---~--1 Class 3 -Regions containing three (3) elements sensitive to environmental damage .: .-.~-: :·.-·-._ ·'; =-·-· ':'"·· ,;. ·.'· ._._ .... _ . ·:. ,.,_. ~--·;,.' ·-·:'•·.':.. .-,, ~ . '7:·--.:,,:~:.\:·~-·.: ... ~~---... ~-.::·~-~---~: SOURCE: Oak Rid~es Moraine Study Area -Environmental Sensitivity Map, The Reg1onal Municipality of York Planning Department, July 1974 . ·,, .... ·.· iTOWN OF AURORA OAk RIDGES MORAINE STUDY ' . ~ -. . ' . . ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY ''"'-< LEGEND STUDY AREA I~IIDBIBIBI · .. • . S~a.le 1.25.000 . ........... . Mt'ttH 1000 500 0 E3=F3E9E3' TOWN OF AURORA OAK DGE$ MORAlNE .STUDY COMPONENT DATA --< ' ' ,• tt a% •••o• \ \~ • ·,.:. ' ; : . ·~-', : .. g; i ~ ~ ~ ~ \1\ ~ " l; m m ~ i "' "' ~ e ;,. ~ ~ " z ~ "' \ " m ~ ~ " " ~ " ~ ~ 1 '1 \ " \0 • r "' ~· l ~ ~ • ~ A 1' ~ ~ ~ i I i ~ CP \ l \ I \ .... rn· . 'I. "' rn ~ ~ ~ p \ z: ~ ~ ill "' e " ~ l r ~ ~ ~ ... " t \ \ ~ ~ ~ 3 =. ~ % 3 r ~ § l' " r '!\ i ~ i 15 $ ~ f. ~ ~ ~ > c \ ~ ~ • "' ~ " ~ < ; ;,. ~ • ... : .~···.W ai 0. s. c:: (/) (11 (11 0 , I ,I . .-.... ·* , I ·,I '·I ·.I .. ·.1 .I I I I I I ·.I .I .. '. • -20- APPENDIX C THE ROAD NETWORK C-1 lntroduct ion A number of transportation factors and assumptions were examined with a view to determining the impact of the proposed residential planning district on the surrounding road network. The surrounding network consists of Henderson Drive, designated as a major re,idential col lector, owned by the municipality with a planned right-of-"Jay,of 26 metres. Other abutting roads include the Regional arterials of Bathurst Street and Bloomington Road, both with planned righ~s-of-way of up to 46 metres, and Yonge Street on the eastern boundary,~ major provincial ar terial, !n revie~·Jing the surrounding net\'JOrk~ it \vas found th.3t oniy one outlet ~ro~ the urban residential area was possible onto Bat~urs~ St;·eet; this i:: C.ue to t.he grades of that arterial in the area, the posted speed and ,-' • • • ! i_.,.,-_ ::-.v.::: :..c :=:.:anccs required -:-or sucn an lnLersE:ctJon. C-2 Land Use and Traffic· Generation Assumptions a) ··'· b) The A.1"1. peak hour is cnosen as the most cri~ical as it is assumed that the majority of vehicles will be making a left turn at the collector's intersection with Bathurst Street. This ~nalysis is based on on1y bne outlet fr6m the Residential Planning District to Bathurst Street. c) The majority of units will be single family qetached, with a traffic generation of 0 6 vehicles oer unit durinq :~e peak A.J"L hour. d) Traffic distribution from the residential area wi 11 be 66% t6 C-3 Conclusions ---.. ' - ' '""'·- .,--:: :-naking _ L;:f::: tur" at t:he inLe:section of th..:i ;::.-·-_:::c-:::; collector and Bathurst Street, with roughly 50 vehicles proceeding to the north. Such traffic generation can be handled by !a 'T' intersection but may require signalization and special design feat~res for the --' '~,., . c_,-, Janes for the col lector as wei I as turning lanes on B~thurst: -21- APPENDIX D SERVICING D-1 Water Supply The Region is responsible for the treatment, external storage and associated booster stations of the water Aurora. The Municipality of Aurora is responsible fo distribution system. supply and the upply system in the in te rna I The Town obtains its water from a number of wells in the v1c1n1ty of the Tannery Creek west of Yonge Street and north of Wei I ington. Investigations by the Town's engineers indicate suffitient capacity in these wells to supply a population of up to 24,000 persons within the urban community. Discussions with staff of the Region indicate that an alternative source of water is at hand, and once the existing supply reaches its critical capacity, the alternative source 'will be developed to service a total population of up to 31,000 which i~ the figure set for the urban population for Aurora under the York Durham Servicing Scheme. ' ~. ·The present water supply system in the Town operates within two pressure zones; pressure zone no.-1 s·erves an area' to the 282 metre contour· level and zone no. 2 up to the 310 metre level. A significant portion of · ·• •· ·-. , , • ..• -· .tqE)· PF.OPPr>E)p ... r.~~-J.gmJJ,Ji'J}--P. t<lll!1JD.g 4i .. ~t..r) ct::..IJI'!i:•·"l.~!;>te,:.t,b"-.. JJ9.cllJJl.l):.e ,J.~v,"J.• •> .. _,.,,.,, ... , and a new storage faci I ity an·d associated booster station· wi i i"be .. -. required if the entire urban are~ is to be serviced. D-2 Sanitary Sewage Disposal of the Town's sewage was diverted to the York Durham Servicing Scheme system in June 1984 which effected the phasing put of the former pollution control plant for the community. There are no sanitary trunks on the south side of Hend~rson with the capacity to service the proposed residential planning :district. Invest igat'ions were. car'ried out in the past for the requirements to ,-~r~ Cou~:ry Esta~es ~reposed deve1opmen:t and it was founj mos::: ,Jf this a(ea could be accommodated by the reconstruction of certain lengths of existing sewer I ines on the west. side of the community between Hender-Son DriVe ·and Kennedy Street·along' wHf.l:.the ·•··· construction of a relief sewer in the same area; such a reconstruction could accommodate up to 600 units. Further investigations indicate the possibility of servicing the entire proposed residenti81 planning district witn further reconstruction of existing faciLities. Notwithstanding_the above possibility, alternative routes for the servicing of the area should be investigated prior to .de.tai led development tah:ing place. • ···:-. . •'.· ..... - 4 - TA3LE l !d g~ ~ t-!_EQ!:!d!:: ~!l_Q t-!_Eg QJEc;;!l_Q t'! Proposed Subdivsions in Aurora's Defined Urban Area Lakeview Phase I Lakeview Phase II Lakeview (former High City Holdings) Corridor Granada (Brookland) Granada Phase VII Rev lis Equity (Heron Homes) Christ Lutheran Church Marko & Rodgers {Willow Farm) Southold Phase II Andy Investments Ion a Corporation Total Total units in subdivision proposals Vacant lots in registered subdivisions Building permits. issued an.d not occupied·· as of May 15, 1985 lnfill within urban area ... ,,_ ... -··-.:--·>:. .·::·• ...... -... ·:<':'.•--~--..,._, __ ;~:-... "~ ..... -.--: ."-~---·-;·:_-;_:. -. -.· .. ·_~,, ,, .... -. .-.. ~·,;.:_::;.-<:;:,_. .. :.~ .• ;:,.; TOTAL PROPOSED UNITS IN URBAN AREA Population resulting from Development Proposals (2,261 x 3.8 p.p.d.u.) Existing population in urban area, 1984 assessment (adjusted to May 1985) Urban ar~a se~ag~ .· c~ pac i ty ·· Pcpula tion .area .. _.-:.:-;·- POPUU\TION TO BE ACCOMMODATED l"i AURORA SOUTH RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DISTRICT (excluding draft approved lana subdivision) II of Units I06 I45 48 1I9 6 165 214 106 10 197 I 9 1 164 379 1,850 units 1 '85 0 372 ._ ... 293 125 2,640 units 10,032 17,530 3i,oo6 27,562 3,438 persons or 905 units a~ 3.8 p.p.d.u. -------------------------------------------~-------------- - 4 - TA3LE l URBAN POPULATION PROJECTION ---------------------- Proposed Subdivsions in Aurora's Defined Urban Area Lakeview Phase I Lakeview Phase I I Lakeview (former High City Holdings) Corridor Granada (Brookland) Granada Phase VII Rev lis Equity (He.ron Hom~s) Christ Lutheran Church Marko ·& Rodgers {Wl!low Farm) Southold Phase I I Andy Investments Ion a Corporation TotaJ Total units ir. subC!·Iis~on proposals Vacant lots in registered subdl\tisions Building. permits issued -and not occupie.d as of May 15, 1985 Infiii within urban area II of Units 106 145 48 119 6 165 214 106 10 .197· 1 9 1 164 379 1,850 units i ~ 8 50 37 2 293 125 . ·.· .. _,,, .... ::.-: ..• -.• ,._, ..... .,: ''>-,;--:: ,_:;,.·,--.-:.,.:-.-.·· ,-:-.~-,--.'i: ,-~-'-· :.-.-· ; •• ;,·.<:..:~:.;~·-.--:;..:':-·:-:":-::.7-t·:-:" -··-~:-. ·.•,:~· .. _ .. ·;· _ .. __ . ,, . ._·;.· ..... ;.... .;.:·.,· •.. :·~7-:·•-::.; _, ... ;::-,_~_. .. _;-~·:•-{-_:;.:_:--,.._~~-, ___ ., .-· .. -~·;:·· ::: -...... ·---:-;--.· TOTAL PROPOSED UNITS IN URBAN AREA 2,640 units Population resulting from Development Proposals (2,261 x .3.8 p.p.d.u.)_ Existing popu1a tion in urban area, 1984 assessment (adjusted to May 1985) iC;~_-;L PRG.1ECTED URB,-\~ POPUL.~,TIO~ Po pula tlon for exlst1ng urban c.rea . ·· ... ·. ~· . -.. -~ .. POPULATIO'\l TO BE ACCOMMODi\TED IN AURORA SOUTH RESIDENT!i\L PLANNING DISTRICT (excluding draft approved lona subdivision) -10,032 17,530 31,000 2 7 '56 2 3,438 persons Or 985 ui1its at 3.8 p.p.d.u. -6- APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING CONSIDERAT ONS In order to evaluate development suitabi 1 ity in Auro a South, major environmental features have been surveyed and platte on inventory maps. These maps have been prepared by combining pu lished data, ae,·ial photographic interpretation and ground surveys. The following features form the basis of environment 1 planning in Aurora South. Water~hed/Drainage Vegetation Slopes Visual Sensitivity Development suitabil it'/ has been described :::s high, ium or io·:, :~asec on the princioal ) irni-:::ing factr);s identified in Table T~esc factor~ have been integrated into a Development Suitability Map (Figure 2) by use of an· env i ronmenta 1 planning technique 'known as· "$ ieVe mapp i·ng"·. .... _·:~ ,_ .' . ; -, __ The east-west helgnc cf land created by tl1e 0ak Rldg~s Mora;~~ rorms a major watershed divide throughout the study area. Ro8ghly 75% of the site drains northerly to the tributaries of Tannery Creek and ultimately to Lake Simcoe via.the Holland River; this drainage area is regulated by the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority. The balance of the area drains southerly into the Humber River and ultimately !to Lake Ontario. Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regulates the Humber River vvatershed, hm,,ever! no floodo!ain and/or fill r~gulations of that agency af~ect cne ~:~cy area. The s.lte,.is .. traversed.by numerous drainage courses whi!ch have._.incised smal 1 valleys into the sides of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Due to the val ley·::, is general 1y intermittent. These features are iJOI: ~~;::ar:.::cr~ 23 a s.i.gnificant constr~int to development, however, they wi 11 require. i:arefui con-sideration a't the ·detailed "design stage. There are a number of surface water bodies w1thin the study area. These are generally smai l ponds occupying localized topographic depressions which are unconnected to the natural overland drainage system. In view of their small size and shallow depth, these ponds are· not considered a significant development constraint. -6- APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING CONSIDERAT .ONS In order to evaluate development suitabi 1 ity in Auro(a South, major environmental features have been surveyed and plotted! on inventory maps. These maps have been prepar·ed by combining pubil ished data, aerial photographic interpretation and ground surveys. The fol locving features form the basis of environmentaJ planning in Aurora South. Watershed/Drainage Vegetation Slopes Visual SCtiSitivity Development suitability has been described as high, on the principal 1 imiting factors ider.tified i~ Ta':,1e have been integrated into a Development Suitabi l!ty use of ail envi rt>nmen ta'l·· p !ann i ng technique known as B-l· ; ur:1 iJ.-l O\·-,r based -1. 1 ~e-'>? factor-s (Fi-gure 2) by i eve mapp i·ng". The east-v1est height of land created =! the Oak Rid;~~ ·loraine forms a major watershed divide throughout the study area. Roughly 75% of the site drains northerJy to the·tributaries of Tannery Creek and ultimately to Lake Simcoe via the Holland River; this drainage area is .regulated .by the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority. The balance of the area drains southerly into the Humber River and ultimately \O Lake Ontario. Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regulates the Humber River ~--Jatershed, however, no floodplain and/or flll re<;\ulations of The .site is traversed by numerous drainage .course.s whidh have .. incised. smaJ 1 valleys into the sides of the Oak Ridges Moraine.! Due to the val ieys i-::. g~n;:::a\ ly (n-:::er"::i-ctent:. 1:~ese features ar2 noi re:;arded as a significant constraint to development, however, they wi ll .. requi.re 'carefu( considerati"on at the deta.iled design stage. .. There are a ~umber sf surface water bodies within the study area. These are generally s:-.z.: 1 f:·Jnds .Jccupying localized topograptl'ic depressions which are unconnected to the natural overland drainage system. In view of their small size and shal]ow depth, these ponds are not considered a significant development constraint. . . . :.·.· ·'·.·.··: ·~ ... -8- One pond of considerable size is located in the north-westerly quadrant of the study area. This pond appears to have been artifi~ial Jy created by the construction of Henderson Drive at some time in the past. This pond is now thoroughly naturalized with Wetland Vegetation and has, therefore, become a significant development constraint; 8-2 Vegetation Forty-one individual woodlots have been identified within the study area. These cvoodlots occupy roughly 20% of the total land are'i' and are of mixed species, age and ori-gin. Detai Is ·of these woodlots and their suitabi 1 ity for development are described in Table 8-2,' Vegetation Resources. Lmvland Vegetation units are generally shal Jo"1-rooted species of an environ~e~tal!y-sensitive nature. Consequently, they are regarded as poorly suited to development. Also included in this category are many of the higher q:..~ality, mature hardvJood and soft•:.;ood bushlots fou:~d '.vithin the area. In this case. the )m,, suitability rating is 3 reflection of the significant a~~~ity va\we of rhese woodlots and does ncq s~ggest c_r-,vironmental sensltivity in the conventional sense . . The medium. sui tabi I i ty category .. i.~. geoe(a 1 I y_ comp',j s_ed ~f. the, wi despn;ad reforestation found throughout the study area. ·This ty~e of vegetation is relatively adaptable to urbanization and is of secondary amenity value. Th<= regenerating Pioneer veg,etation un.it? found on ail<'ndbned farm.fields present no significant constraint to urban develop;;,ent. · -·-·.··- • -8- One pond of considerable size is located in the north-westerly quadrant of the study area. This pond appears to have been artificially created by the construction of Henderson Drive at some time in the past. This pond is now thoroughly naturalized with Wetland Vegetation and has, therefore, become a significant development constraint. B-2 Vegetation Farcy-one individual woodlots have been identified within the study area. These woodlots occupy roughly 20% of the total land area and are of mixed species, age and origin. Details of these woodlots and thei·r suitability for development are described in Table B-2, Vegetation Resources. Lowland Vegetation units are generally shallow-rooted speciies of an envit·onmental1y-sensitive nature. Consequently, they are ~egarded as poorly suited to development. Also included in this categpry are many of the higher quality, mature hardvmod and softvJOod bushlo;;ts fcur:d v;ithir; the area. In this case, the lovJ suitability rating is a rieflectior, cf -che significant amenity valu~ of rhese ~oodlots and does not ~uggest environmental sensiti 1Jit'/ 1n the ccnventional sense. T~e .medium syit<;~bility. category. is general.ly comprised of the .. widespr,ead. reforestation found throughout the stu.dy area. This type of vegetat-ion is relatively adaptable to urbanization and is of secondarY amenity value. The..r_eg.ener.a.t ing picmeer.. vegetation units. found on a bar) <;loped .Jann fi e)ds. present n'o si'gnificant' constraint to u'rban d~velopment .. · .. -.... ... -~-· '"!.·· F. REGENERATION-DECIDUOUS 10 23 28 36 37 -10- Aspen/Willow/Birch Aspen Aspen/Sumac Aspen Aspen/Apple/Soft Maple/Will G. REFORESTATION-CONIFEROUS 1 3 9 li 1 " 16 17 . 40 24 27 35 38 .. 40 -4 ! H. OTHER-CULTURAL 22 Scot's Pine/Norway Spruce Scot's Pine/Red Pine Scot's Pine/Norway Spruce Scot's Pine/Red Pice Red Pine Tamarack/Red Pine Norway Spruce/Whfte Pine/ ScoL 1 S Pine Sc,ot' s. P-ine/Red. Pine , .. White Pine/Spruce/Tamarack Scot's Pine· White Pine Norway_ Spruce ·Tamarack/Manitoba Maple White Pine/Nor0ay Spruce Mixed Deciduous/Coniferous specimens and windbreaks on Pine Ridge property High High High High High Medium Medium Medium ~1ed i um Medium Medium i'led i um 1'\e.di qm Medium Medium Medium Medium. Medium Med i ur11 Medium -10- F. REGENERATION-DECIDUOUS 10 23 28 36 37 Aspen/Willow/Birch Aspen Aspen/Sumac Aspen Aspen/Apple/Soft Maple/Wil ow G. REFORESTATION-CONIFEROUS 1 3 9 11 14 16 1 7 20. 24 27 35 38 40 H. OTHER-CULTURAL 22 Scot's Pine/Norway Spruce Scot 1 s Pine/Red Pine Scot's Pine/Norway Spruce Scot 1 s Pine/Red Pine Red Pine Tamarack/Red Pine Norway Spruce/Whire Pine/ Scot 1 S Pine .,Scot's . .Pine/Red_ Pine White Pine/Spruce/Tamarack Scot's Pine White Pine ... NQf.\>I<IY Spru10e .... Tamarack/Manitoba Maple White Pine/Nor',.iay Spruce Mixed Deciduous/Coniferous specimens and windbreaks on Pine Ridge property High High High High High Medium Mediu"' Medium Medium t1ed i urn Medium 1"1ed i um M.ed i um Med i urn Medium Hedium . Me.di ~Tt_ Medium !"''eG i urn Medium .· -12- It is recommended that consideration be given to a development program which responds to visual concerns as follows: i) if possible, avoid development in highly sensitive zones by including these areas in open space and buffer categories. i i) In moderately sensitive areas restrict development to lower density and lower profile uses. Encourage substantial street and buffer plantings. iii) Low sensitivity areas are well suited to urbanization and can generally. be· deve I oped i·n a convention a 1 manner. B-5 Physiography The study area (Figure 3) is located, to a large extert, v1ithin the Oak Ridges interlobate moraine (Chapman and Putnam, 1973):. The coorain2 is characterized by hilly, humf'locky or knob and basin, relief. The southern portion of the site has been defined as a ti!l 1 mora in~. B-£ .. Geology. . .... · During the latter stages of the Wisconsinian glaciatipn, the ic-e sheet thinned in the vicinity cf the present Oak Ridges ~~oraine and final !y split into two distinct. lobes . the Lake Ontario and the Lake Simcoe • . As th€; fo6~s 'r~t reate'd, th rou~h melting of th~ stagna~F ice·,• m~~h of ' ..... ~ ... the material incorporated in the ice c·JaS released. T);e clay and s i It were carried away in suspension by the meltwater whil~ thick sequen~es of kame, ice-contact and outwash sands and gravels wer"' !_aid down forming the core of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The ice front po:sition fluctuated· · during the retreat with thih till sheets being laid dbwn over the southern slope of the moraine. Over this till, fine grained silts, clay and fine sand were laid down in pondings between, the ice front and the southern slopes of the moraine. Because of the complex deposirional occurred during the glacial period, stu'dy area is 'extremely· i rre·gular. and erosional seq;uences '."!nich the overburden st'ratigraphy of the The overburdEin· maiter'i a 1 s comprise' ·~1:;;::ia1 cl-s·/. :;::1~ _:::-.-1 _:;'"":-: ~:!]-::. _::;,-,,: ..,:::;cicc1.:;.~._:~.t-:~~;--:=-;·-·= -:1::::~;--;.::1_.:~1 san.J and grave!, si l~s and ,:!a·/s iLt varl·:JGS lenses an/j :~::'-/,;:-·.:.,. !.-r~;:;::;- wei 1 records for the area indicate significant variab:i I i ty of Lhe overburden as· -does the··.geGlogfc cross sect-ion presented in Figure-4· •. ~ Figure 5 illustrates the surficial geology as suggested by Hewitt, 1969. This map suggests that the clay plain area identified· by Chapman~~~ Putnam (Figure 3) extends onto the norrhern portion of the study area. Because Hewitt's report was directed toward industria'] minerals, it appears that no attempt was made to carry out detailed mapping. There is some conflict between the Hewitt map and the soil map (Figure 6) and significant differences between both and the findi of che test pit . ,.,.·, '· ... -12- It is recommended that consideration be given to a dev,elopment program which responds to visual concerns as follows: i) if possible, avoid development in highly sens!itive zones by including these areas in open space and buffer categories. ii) In moderately sensitive areas restrict development to lower density and lower profile uses. Encourage supstantial street and buffer plantings. iii) Low sensitivity areas are well suited to urbanization and can generally be developed in a conventional manner. B-5 Physiography The study area (Figure 3) is located, to a large exten , within the Oak Ridges interlobate moraine (Chapman and Putnam, 1973). The moraine is characterized by hilly, hummocky or knob and basin relief. The sou::;-,ern portion of the site has been defined as a t"il r moraine. Geology ···.··· .. ·· During the latter stages of the Wisconsinian glaciatioh, the ice sheet thinned in the-vici·-.i~y ~f the present Oak Ridges Morai··ne and finally split intotwo distinct lobes,.theLakeOntarioand the' Lake Simcoe • As the· f oiies . r~t 'rea t'ed; t hrciugfi 'm'el ti ng of the 5 i:agnanf. ice, mu~h 'of ..... the material incorporated in the ice v.:as released. The: clay and silt were carried away in suspension by the meltwater whlle thick sequences of kame, ice-contact and outwash sands and gravels were laid down. forming the core of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The ice front position fluctuated· during the retreat with thin till sheets being laid down over the southern slope of the moraine. Over this till, fine grained silts, clay and fine sand were laid down in pondings between the ice front and the southern slopes of the moraine. Because of the co~plex depositlona! occurred during the glacial period, siudy ~re~ is extreme!~ irregular. and e r·os ion a l sequeQces ~..,.h; ch the overburden stratigraphy of the The overb·urden ·ni~terials comprise .-1-:,_-~_--;;1 c.1.:>·: : 1 -;--·' ~-J .· '.--1 ~ : 1 1 .::; • ::: .-...: -1 ::. -• • l 'C! ·: • __ ::: ~ ·-! ~ 0", ~ . • :; 1 '; \' ; _.:; 1 well records for the area Indicate significanL variab! J i;ty of the overburden as does the ·geologi-c cross section presented· in f>g·ure 4. Figure 5 illustrates the surficial geology as suggested by He"1itt, 1969. This map suggests that the clay pla1~ ar~a i~~~ti'fied by C~apman and Putnam (Figure 3) extends onto the northern ~ortion of ~he study area. Because Hewitt's report was directed toward industrial minerals, it appears that no attempt was made to carry out detailed mapping. There ·; s some conflict between the Hewitt map and the soils map (Fi qure 6) and significant differences betwt;:en bo:·: ,;:~1;_~ :·~-""indings of' t_.:--,c_ t-es\_ pit ·--· ... • -14- away. Groundwater in the area is generally hard and fr~quently contains sufficient iron to cause staining of fixtures. Water spftening is generally used to provide aesthetically acceptable water. In 1949, two test wells were drilled for the Pine Ridge'!site, (136m and 149m in depth). Neither well was reported to have been successful and three wells 21 to 27 metres in depth were dri lied to the north (just south of Vandorf Road). The wells cvere developed with yields to 13.3 Lis and have been supplying the institution since. Well construction in the recently developed Hazel burn Estates adjacent to :.the supply wells has failed to identify an easterly extent to the 25 met~e aquifer. Because of the sizeable yield from the aquifer, it must extehd for a ·considerable distance to achieve sufficient recharge. It is probable'., therefore, that it extends vJesterly into the study area. 8-?i GroundvJater Avai labi 1 ity Based on the avai !able ground\..vater information, it ~vould appear that adequate v;ater supp: !e.s a:e available for domestic purpose~ for the proposed rural estate development in the south west porti':on of the study area and for infi J ling in the areas to the east of the c.::N.R. toacks. Well yields ... are ... antlcipated to be. in excess of 0.35 Lis a(ld .groundwater quality is acceptable for domestic purposes although soft~ning may be required for aesthetic purposes. ·~·' ·.·\ -, Concern has been expressed regarding possible contamination emanating from the sewage lagoons at Pine Ridge. The lagoons were origiAally designed to hold wastes prior to spray irrigation, however, they never filled sufficiently to require discharge. Recent studies by Hydr;oterra Limifed have determined no apparent contamination north of the lagoons that can be attributed to the lagoons. There are elevated nitrates in one well to the east that have been attributed to sources local to that well. Although there do not appear to be any groundwater qual ity: 1 problems ln the study area as a result of the existing wastedi.sposal methods at Pine Ridge, it is recommended that the faci !'ity He con'riected to the --·'---; c··..., ~"' . area :s to D..:-ut!!!zed for sub.;ec;uc;·.r. de:·J7:.lopmcnt_. the on the lagoon bottoms should be removed before fi I I ing. · .. ·· crg~nic materials The 'i! t cover throughout the study area can be expected to delay the m0\/'2;;-Jent of contaminants into the ground. This delay wi l J :provide an opportu0ity c~r renovation of organic wastes through natur~l processes and should d~lay infiltration of spilled chemicals, assisti"ing in cleanup. In general, it can be concluded that development of the study area does not ,Provide a significant threat to groundwater supplies. In particular, the depth of the Aurora municipal wells (100m) and the various poorly perme2bl,-· lt and clay layers in the overburden provide si~nificant ·..' .' -~······ .... , __ . ··". -14- away. Groundwater in the area is generally hard and frequently contains sufficient iron to cause staining of fixtures. Water ~oftening is generally used to provide aesthetically acceptable water. In 1949, two test wells were drilled for the Pine Ridg~ site, (136m and 149m in depth). Neither well was reported to have bekn successful and three wells 21 to 27 metres in depth were drilled to t(le north (just south of Vandorf Road). The wells wer~ developed with•yields to 13.3 L/s and have been supplying the institution since. Well construction in the recently developed Hazelburn Estates adjacent to the supply wells has failed to identify an easterly extent to the 25 metre aquifer. Because of·the sizeable yield from the aquifer, it must extend' for a cbns·iderable distance to achieve sufficient recharge. It is probable, therefore, that it extends westerly into the study area. 8-?i Groundwater Availability Based on the available groundwater information. it \·,cu]d appear that adequate water supp1 ies are available for domestic purQc·3e:: for the croposed rural estate development in the south west portion of the study area and for infilling in the areas to the east of the'C.N.R. tracks . . We H y i.'llds. 9re an.t Lc: i pate<;! to,. I:J.e in. excess, 0 f. 0. 35 L/s and. groun.dwater quality is acceptable for domestic purposes although softening may be required for aesthetic purposes . .-... ~:. . -.·.-·. :-~ '• ,r'>• • .; "'<.' ·,' .. ;. Concern has been expressed regarding possible contamination emanating from the sewage lagoons at Pine Ridge. The lagoons were or\ginally designed to hold wastes prior to spray irrigation, however, they never filled sufficiently to require discharge. Recent studies by Hydroterra Limited have determined no apparent contamination north of the 'lagoons that can be attributed to the lagoons. There are elevated nitrates in one well to the east that have been attributed to sources local to that well. Although there do not appear to be any groundvvater quality prob!e:-:::-.; in the study area as a, result of the existing waste dispo al methods at Pine Ridg·~.'n 'is r<~comniended that the facility be con ected to the 'I·~ .~ ', -!'"', IC: -:-o 1~--~---~- ar,::3. 's :oDe uti\i:e.d for sub~.equen<: devcL:,e:--·,ent, t'ne rgan!c :::ateria':-:. on the lagoon bottoms should be removed before fi 11 ing The silt cover throughout the study area can be expect i;~ovement of contaminants into the ground. This delay opportunity for renovation of organic wastes through and should delay infiltration of spii led chemicals, as In general, it can be concluded that development of t not provide a significant threat to groundwater suppl i the depth of the Au.rora municipal wells (100m) and t permeable silt and clay layers in the. overburden provi to delay the ill provide an ural proce5ses sting in cieanup. study area does In particular, various poorly signific.:.JnT: .-~ '' .-·---.e-.c-.. • -16- B-8i Agricultural Capability Provincial Land Inventory Maps at 1:50,000 scale hav~ been summarized to produce Canada Land Inventory Maps at a scale of 1i:250,000 (ARDA maps). Figure 7 illustrates the ARDAmapping fo: the arga ~nd suggests that most of the study area should be classif1ed as 6T 3 5 ., Smal I portions of the area have been rated higher. The major soil prob)ems are topography and soil limitations such as fertility. Because of the limited agricultural capability of the: local soils, and the fact that the lands have been largely abandoned ~~ farms, the soi Is do nOt present an agdcultura'J const-raint to devel<Jpment.· B-9 Oak Ridges Moraine Study The Regional Municipality of York released, in July 1974, an Interim Pol icy Paper entitled "Oak Ridges 11oraine Study: An Interim Pol icy Approach to Development". The primary stated objectives of the report \>Jere to document detailed physical resource information relating to the Oak Ridges Moraine to improve the basis for detailed application of the Region 1 s 11 lliterim Pol icy on Rurai-Reside::cial qevelopment'1 and .. t.P. a.s.s.es<;. tl)e. rdat ive. i mporta.nce. ,of .th<> Hora lne, t.o. ac;>:<;>mmo'date. c.e.rta i .. n types of outdoor recreational activities which requir~ specific · physical environments. The· Moraine was ·presupposed tO be extremely sensitive to environmental change. ·.:-,;~· ,;·, '' • ' '. ', '•-'•'' ,;.£·•·-,<'~• ."-:-;: '; _;.;, :·: ·; =·';•~.-';'.,. '• ";'' 'i;::•~ •:·, ;;~·.:,:,; ,•-'· .;_; .;::. •'' ,•" ::.; • ,.J '• :>"• .~'••''•' .... • < ,•~u 'o ~ ~ '~ • • • ; j ~ ... '• ;~ ••. ,,..,. ,_ • ':!'.,. ~ < l'-~ ~ • •,· ,"{• ••. : • ~'•I) : "'.'¥... • .0:,'' ;" '• ' A number of elements of the physical environment were discussed in the report and their significance in terms of natural life processes detailed. Five base maps were prepared identifying areas as having constraints. These maps were then summarized into a g~neral ized constraint map. This Environmental Sensitivity Map indicates the number of elements sensitive to. environmen-tal damage in.any area. · B-9i Sensitive Elements The various envi ro:~mentai ly sensitive elements are 1 is _.w.ith briefdiscussions of their reasons for being sens elements'reporb;d on' the property are discussed later~· (a) Kettle Lakes ed belot··t, together tiye .. Tho.se Reproductions· de·:! Kettle lakes, water filled depressions formed during the melting ·a'f .· ... glacial ice, are suggestej ~rovide environments for aquatic species, storage for fresh water and ~~~eflow to various river systems. The report further suggests that tl1e J~2 0f Kettle lakes or adjacent lands may contribute to accelerated eutrophication, siltation and pollution. -16- B-8i Agricultural Capability Provincial Land Inventory Maps at 1:50,000 scale have been summarized to produce Canada Land Inventory Maps at a scale of 1:250,000 (ARDA maps). Figure 7 illustrates the ARDA mapping for the ar~a ~nd suggests that most of the study area should be classified as 6T 3 5 . Smal 1 portions of the area have been rated higher. The major soil problems are topography and soi 1 1 imitations such as ferti 1 ity. Because of the limited agricultural capability of the local soils, and the fact that the lands have been largely abandoned as farms, the soils ·da not-present an a"grlculturaT cons·traint to development. B-9 Oak Ridges Moraine Study The Regional Municipality of York released, in July 1974, an Interim Pol icy Paper entitled "Oak Ridges 11oraine Study: An lnter;cn Poi ic"! Approach to Deve1opment 11 • The primary stated objectives of the r:_>:;.or-t "''ere to document detailed physical resour·ce information relating ::::·_.) the Oak Ridges Moraine to improve the basis for detailed application of the Region 1 s 11 1nterim Pol icy on Rural-Residential Deve1opment 11 and to -assess the.reJ;atiy.e. i.lllPortan.ce-o.f ti<e Uorai.ne ... to accommo.<;la.te. certain .... ······: types of outdoor recreational activities which requi~e specific. physical environments. The Morai"rie was presupposed to be extremely sensitive to environmental change. ~. -'' ·_ ... :·:-.·-:· .:;_ ........ ·:·--·.. ····:·.' '• .. ~;.:... :: . . . ,,:.,, ·':; ·-.· "\.~·:.-~--~:-,:.:,_,,.-::-; .. ~,_,_,_-_:-;.:-, :.~..::-:,:: ;' .. _, ~: !-~~·:'· !:'' •'' ~· .. :· ··:_,,-,;:.: ·-:,.~ ·-... ~-c t.; •. '~~-: • ..::.~ :·.~ .;:::-·.-;,., .• , ,,. ,.,· ::--.:;::·. . • \ -·.~:".'' *-·-"'. ,.:..--;: ::~· !~;. ;,;.;...,:: ,·, .. A number of elements of· the physi"cal environment were discussed in the report and their significance in terms of natural life processes detailed. Five base maps were prepared identifying areas as having constraints. These maps were then summarized into a, generalized constraint map. This Environmental Sensitivity Map indicates the number of elements sensitive to environmental damage in ariy'~re~. B-9i Sensitive Elements The-\tarious e::vironmentally ::ensitive ele171e~1ts are listed belo1:J, together with brief discussions of their reasons for being sensitive. Those elemeriti reported on the prope~ty are dis~ussed later. · Re~r6d0ctions (a) Kettle Lakes Kettle lakes, water fi 11 ed d~pre~s ions f~~med dur i ~g! the .melting of glacial ice, are suggested to provide environments f~r aquatic species 1 storage for fresh water and baseflow to various rive~ systens. The report further suggests that tne use of Kettle lakes or adj~cent lands may contribute to accelerated eutrophication, siltation ~nd pollution. .. ·' ...... _. ___ ,, :· ';.,_, .. __ .,. ···· . -18- (g) Forest Cover Forest covered areas are reported to create special midrocl imates, protect against wind and water erosion, control snow aqcumulation, produce healthy soil profiles, alter runoff and rechar~e characteristics, stabilize slopes and provide habitats. Development is ,indicated as potentially removing trees, changing infiltration and groundwater levels, destroying root systems and disrupting the forest ecosjstem. (h) Biologically Sensitive Communities The repo~t indicates that the Ministry of Natural ResoJrces has identified certain ·areas which have some biological significance. ·• These areas are reported to contain unique ecosystems. Removal of trees or filling of wetlands is reported to have potential for causing the loss of certain animal species. (i) Trout Streams The report defines trout streams as permanent clean str~ams with water temperatures below 19 degrees Centigrade. Development is reported to cause siltation and increase v1ater temperatures. · (k) Kettle Lakes with Warmwater Gamefish ·~-. " .. ·'·' . ;' : .. ;-.: '. ··.:· . .-~.' . ; .· ··_....' The repo~i: i'ndicai:es that Bass ~nd Pike inhabit-kettle lakes in the Region. ·tt is suggested that development causes siltation and sedimen·tati6n reducing food supplies, oxygen and habitat. B-9i i Study Area Figures 8 to 13 present reproductions of the environmen~al sensitivity component maps and the summary map. These constraint "Japs are discussed below. Figure 8 indicates that the study area is largely classified as a recharge area. This is probably based on the York County Soils Map \·Jhich suggests that most of the area is Pontypool Sandy ·,Loar:l (Fi,;ure: " 'J ) . area The soils evaluations in the area (see B-8 Soils) sugge 1st that the soils map.is largely incorrect and thatla_rge portions of the,_ study are under·lain by s.ilt till. This more detidled local informatidn S'-..:·;:~~-~~-t-:: that although the~,...<:::?. is ~yc!rologic211':' a rec~~r'J~ -:sr-ea, ;~ 1s not as signiffcant as formerly ccnsidered. provide reasonable protection against surface The surfiCial tills ':.'ill generated pollutants. ,.·.· ·.:. _,.-, ._ .... - -18- (g) Forest Cover Forest covered areas are reported to create special mic:.rocl imates, protect against wind and water erosion, control snow acbumulation, produce healthy soil profiles, alter runoff and recharg~ characteristics, stabilize slopes and provide habitats. Development is 'Indicated as potentially removing trees, changing infiltration and gjoundwater levels, destroying root systems and disrupting the forest ecosy~tem. (h) Biologically Sensitive Communities The report indicates that the Ministry of Natural Resources has identified certain areas whlch·have sorile biologi·cal significance. These·areas are reported to contain unique ecosystems. Removal of trees or fi I ling of wetlands is reported to have potential for causing the loss of certain animal species. ( i) Trout Streams The report defines trout streams as permanent clean streams ~--.ri th v:ater temperatures below 19 degrees Centigrade. Development is reported to cause siltation and increase water temperatures. (k) Kettle Lakes with Warmwater Gamefish ··~ w" ···-~· The report lnd(cates that Bass and Pike. inhab(t kettle lakes in the Region. H is suggested that development causes· si I tat ion and seMmentatron reducing food supplies, oxygen and habitat. B-9i i Study Area Figures 8 to 13 present reproductions of the environmental sensitivity component maps and the summary map. These constraint m~ps are discussed below. Figure 8 indicates that the study area is largely classified as a recharge area. This is probably based on the York County Soi Is Map -..,:,ic\-1 sugsH~'::::_-; t~at most of the area is Pontypool Sandy ,Loam (Fig:_;:e ·6L T:·-;e soils evai:..:at;c.:-1.s in the area (see S-8 Soils) s•...Jggest that the soi Is maP. is largely incorrect and that large portions C?f tho; study area arii. underlain by silt tilL This more detailed locar lnforniation ...... ·· ~ :~--'":~t:::: t~-:o"" ~'':.t..,_,:_~~h ~f---"' .'3""C::.3 !; ~ydt-,Jlogi-::311'/ 2: ;-ec~e:r:;:,e a;-~a, ~~ :ot as sigrific.a::<: as formerly considereJ. The surfrcial tills ,.:i11 provide reasonable protection against surface generated :pollutants. STUDY AREA •• •••• RoadS: dut1 )lif:lnoty 11'101'1 than 21tnU hard surf~ce, all weather ................. eMuuHs ,~111,~n p/usde 2 ootn ' 21tnts leiithln21tntl hard surlKt, all wt~alher ................. 2 vo,es moinsde 2'1D•n . . he 21tnuor~ lesstNu1;1anes loos.e 01' s.tab1hZed surface. all weal r · 2 wotn ou pluf mo~ns dt 2 'IOIU loo!tt s.urface.dry weather ............... -------- - unclas.sified streets •• , ................... . cart track ................................... ---------- trlil.cutline or portaae ...................... --........... -... --...... --.. • SOURCE: CHAPMAN AND PUTMAN, 1973 MARKHAM 30 M/14 EDITION 7 H E3 Metru1000 'H Scale 1:50,000 o_ H H 0 HHHB TOWN OF AURORA PHYSIOGRAPHY 1000 E ' LEGEND PREVIOUSLY DUG CLAY SILT SAND GRAVEL HARDPAN :':SCREEN BEDROCK 10 PUMPING RATE --,. A 1000_ 900_ 1- w w "- 80Q_ "' z ~ 1- '" > w ._I 700_ w 600- 500- ~ <D m N <0"' Q !Q !Q "l~ ··•;;: 10 ,.. <0 <0 <'1 <'1 N ...... ,.. ,.. ,.. I .. ,.. N N ~ r! -~ f.i ~ ~~ ~ . ..1 m 60. 176 ::!' .~: "":'IIU l;t! ~ ~' i;; ;;II~ ~ ~ ~ :;:;:•- .,. "$' .J: .. "' "' ~ ~-~~~:;.. .. ,.. .. "' "' ~ ~ -~ ~ ft~r-~ "' N --.--~ 'l~ ~~: ~-. • ..... ::. ~ ~, ~I, ~ '6 fl111 \~ ~ 5 3 ~ -~~~' 6 L '~I I" I ~I 8 i~! ~ J 0: '~ HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1:12,500 SEE FIGURE LOCATION SECT/ ON ... 8 fOR OF ,.CROSS- ::::·Y· Cl' :.{ J "1;.-· 10·:( ., :•,; H .:t: ;i~· i:i ,.,._. :.}( < :~· ~-_., .•. ·#: --~--..:-- \: •,; \\ --~ ,., .. -~- ~.f~:- -.. ~; ·;; 'i: ~:~_ J :·.: ,;:. 'J!; :-~; .:~-._, ... ··:':; -:· , . .., ;·~- -~:· . .. :t ::· "' ~ ,,; 4 ~ t: t ~ ' f ' • ~ • I' 0 ~ ~ \ :~ 1 .. - % • ~ ~ >O ~~ l;j ' .. N ~ ::.: ':': - ~~ b :!I IE ~I Hil ' ;::: ,.. "' "' :::1:: 6 A' ·::. -300 -.-250 -:-200 '· CROSS V> w 0: 1-· w !j: ... z z. o. .... '" >. w --' w SECTION FIGUR~ 4 i ·:1 . J I I ' . ·l ;~ ~ ''1 -~ f~ i1 . :.:.l j : ::~ :j 1 ·1 "(, j 1 . i" mR1l • ~ Clay Till, sand till, includes some clay venee; on till Glaciolacustrine sand and silt, frequently as a veneer on till Oak Ridges Kame Moraine Pe<1 t and Muck SOURCE: Hewitt, D. F., 1969, Industrial Minera Resources of the Harkham-New t1arket Area, Industr 1 ~iineral Report #24, OOM Map 2124 ....... · .... · .. · ~-. -~ ... . .... ·: . . . •.· . ._,,,_ .•. .. ~-;-'·' . I I . -· '. ~ . ( ; .· .. • . "'•-. .. _,_. :·· .:"';-· .--- SOUTH AURORA ESTATES SURFICIAL GEOLOGY LEGEND FIG 5 ···-~ STUDY AREA IIBBIBBIIIBBI . R~~d1o I'IO!Id svrlO!C!. Ill ''I"UI~r 100..~ ~urlace. d_ry, ""eO!\~!f u""C•as~·!·e-d st•e-<!ts ... "! . · •. \1\.lllhjh.;,J'I' 1'1\01',1-,;ili'1·j.nll' . .. ,_, .. ,,.~!'~~\ ~''JI~~<"'l'"' .,, ···~ :1 ;~~-, · ~0"'1 J~ 2 vo•e1 ....... ---------- . ·,. ... ; .. ·:-~·· MARKHAM 30 M/14 EDITION 7 ( j l . . '-';. . ,, . scare 1 ,so.ooo --· .,. "'-.. -"'.-.. G :--""··~ :-... _; -~r. SOUTH .~URORA t:STAIES SURFICIAL GEOLOGY . ' FIG ' SOIL TYPE Book ton Sandy Loam King Clay Loam Pontypoo l Sandy Loam Schomberg Clay Loam Schomberg Clay Loam ·, · Steep ·Phase · · · DRAINAGE G G G G s PARENT ~1ATERIAL Sandy outwash over calcareous clay till 'at depths of 3' or less Brown calcareous 'gritty clay till Poorly sorted, cal~areous.>andy outwash · Lacustrine grey calcareous clay Lacustrine grey calareous clay ... · ·. " ·~·,, --~·-' .~ · .,.: :"• . ·, . •. :. · .. ;;:!•.,.. :'o•;.'.-,''\;~.~ .-·\ ·' .·: •: ':?~·· · '· ·." -~·'>'.·;·; ·.•· :·~. ;',~ ;;< ."·-· <;• ... • -: ·.;-... · ,:,_,. ~--• ·-•· '··-· ·' .. ~··-· .•,; .. '-., >: ; · .• V~· .. ·•o '· •; ._.. ~ :: ., ·. l~·-.,<'-~1v :,_;; ;· . A11 soils belong to Grey-Brown Podzolic Great Soils Group I j I -'· '. G -Good I -·Imperfect V -Variable VP ·-Very Poor SOUF.CE: Hoffman, D 0 W 0 and · Ri cilards; N; ·'R 0 ·1955 ····. ,·,_-. ..; .,. · ... --. OAK RIDGES MORAINE STUDY SOILS MAP --< LEGEND STUDY ARE.A -..:.: Scale·1•25,000 TOWN OF AURORA SOILS MAP FIG 6 • ···-~ STUDY AREA ~~~~~M~I CLASS ·-.. --·' .. .. '~ .:"' --· .... ,· --::::- 0 ERCE'-lT/'~GEl10 OF P.REA SOURCE: ARDA 111\P 3ot·~, 1968 1:250,000 .. , ... _.,. .. 30 M/14e TOWN OF AURORA SOIL CLASSIFICATION AMENDMENT NUMBER 36 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE TOVN OF AURORA This amendment to the Official Plan for.the Town of Aurora which has been adopted by the Co~ncil of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, is hereby further modified under the provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1983, as follows: 24. Item (5), Section 7.B RURAL CORRIDOR, subsection (i), subsection (c) on page 13, as modified, is modified by deleting the first and second sentences in the paragraph. 25. Following the sentence added by MODIFICATION 4, Item (5), Section 7.B RURAL CORRIDOR, subsection (ii) on page 13, is further modified to add the following new sentence to the end of the paragraph: "The Rural Corridor along Bathurst Street including the Major Open Space and Suburban Residential designations will have an approximate depth of 60 metres." 26. Schedule D, as replaced by MODIFICATION 23, is further modified by revising The Re~idential Planning District Boundary to include the Rural Corridor, Suburban Residential and Major Open Space designations adjacent to Bathurst Street as shown in red. As thus modified, the following further' portions of this Amendment No. 36 are hereby approved under the provision of Section 21 of The Planning Act being part of DEFERRAL # 1: a) Date: Items (5) and (6) as they apply, to the ;··:~·,•:•• in~ !L' .~ ... ·1'/PP... - -./ L.~' Director Plans Administration Branch Central and Southwest .. • AMENDMENT NUMBER 36 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA This amendment to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora which has been adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, is hereby modified under the provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1983, as follows: 1. Item (4), Objectives, on page 11, is modified by adding the following new clause: "10. To preserve watercourses, their valley lands and headwater areas by retaining a buffer strip of vegetation in a natural state along these watercourses to ensure that these areas are isolated from land development activities." 2. Item (5), Section 7.B RURAL CORRIDOR, subsection (i), on page 12, is modified by deleting the word "northeast" in th~ third line and replacing it with the word "nor~hwest". 3. Item (5), Section 7.B RURAL CORRIDOR, subsection (i), subsection (c) on p4ge 13, is modified by adding the following new sentence to the end of the clause. "In this area a program of intensive landscaping will be undertaken at the rear of the lots in order to screen dwellings from vehicular traffic and to provide as much privacy and enclosure as possible." 4. Item (5), Section 7.B RURAL CORRIDOR, subsection (ii) on page 13, is modified to include the following new sentence: "In the Residential Planning Distri6t, the Rural Corridor is also in part designated as Suburban Residential and will permit lots having a minimum area of approximately 0.2 hectares." 12 - 2 - 5. Item (6), Section 12.0 Aurora South Planning Area, on page 13, is modified by deleting the words "is to" in the sixth line of the paragraph and replacing them with the word "may". 6. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, on page 14, is modified by adding the following new clauses after the last paragraph: "All new development, residential and farm, must comply with the Agricultural Code of Practice. Nothing in the Plan can be interpreted to conflict with or limited the application of the the Environmental Protection Act, R.s.o., August 1982. Public utilities may be located in the planning area without amendment to this plan." 7. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection A. Residential, on page 14, is amended by: a) deleting "1,284" and replacing it with "1,575"; and b) deleting "1,184" and replacing it with "1,423"; and c) deleting "100" and replacing it with "150". 8. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection a. Urban Residential, subsection (i), on page 14, is modified by deleting the words "except that the predominant housing type will be of a lower density" in the forth and fifth lines of the paragraph. 9. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies. subsection a, Urban Residential, subsection (ii) on page 15, is modified by deleting the figure "1,184" in the forth line of the paragraph, and replacing it with the figure "1,423". /3 - 3 - 10. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Poli~ies, subsection a, Urban Residential, subsection (iii) on page 15, is modified by: a) deleting the figure "10" units a'nd replacing it with "13.5" units; :and b) deleting the figure "4" units a~d replacing it with "5.5" units. 11. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection b, Suburban Residential, subsection (ii) on page 15, is modified by add~ng the words "where necessary" to the firsi line in the paragraph following the words "~ot size,". 12. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection b, Suburban Residential, ,subsection (iii) on page 16, is modified by deleting the word "shall" in the first sentence and replacing it with the word "may". 13. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection b, Suburban Residential, on page 16, is modified by adding the following new subsection (v). "(v) The lands on the north side ,of the Collector Road between the Qpen Space category and the most weste~ly school site are intended for use as multiple family residential and link itownhouses. Where possible, particularli on the western edge of the site, the existing tree cover will be maintained as part of the overall design." 14. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection B, Institutional, subsection a, on page 16, is modified by adding the ~ords "and a separate elementary school site" after the words "school site" in the first line of the paragraph. /4 - 4 - 15. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection B, Institutional, subsection b, on page 16, is modified by deleting th~ clause and replacing it with the following new !clause: "b. If these school sites are not r•quired by the York Region School Board of :Education or the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board, the sites may be used for Urban Residential uses without amendment to this plan.• 16. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Poli~ies, subsection C, Major Open Space, sub.ection a, on page 16, is modified by deleting 'the words "adjacent to" in the last sentence of the paragraph and replacing it with the words "at the southern edge of". 17. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection C, Major Open Space, subsection b, on page 16, is modified by deleting the paragraph and replacing it with the following new clause: "b. As much of the major woodlot in the northwest quadrant of the Residential District as possible is intended to be acquired by the Town as part of the development process." 18. Item (6) Section 12.1 Land Use Policies, subsection C, Major Open Space, subsection e, on page 17, is modified by adding the words, "parkettes and sidewalk systems" following the words "neighourhood park" in the second sentence of the paragraph. 19. Item (6) Section 12.3 Servicing, policies, on page 17, is modified by deleting the words "cannot be" and replacing them with:•may not be" following the words "Planning District" in the second line of the second paragraph. 15 ® Ontario ')8ji\8) Ministry of Municipal Affairs Ministere des Affaires municipales 777 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 TOWN OF AORORi.A RECEIVED Mal:'ch 17, 1989 '89 HAR 23 A11 :02 Ml:'s. C. Gowan Clel:'k Town of Aul:'ol:'a 50 Wellington St!:'eet West Aul:'ol:'a, Ontal:'io L4G 3L8 Deal:' Ml:'s. Gowan: Re: Appl:'oval of Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan of the Town of Aul:'ol:'a File: 19-0P-0025-036 On Febl:'Ual:'y 22, 1989 a ful:'thel:' pol:'tion of the above noted amendment was appl:'oved with modification. Enclosed fol:' you!:' infol:'mation is a copy of the cel:'tificate page and map showing the modification. The ol:'iginal and duplicate ol:'iginals have the appl:'oval endol:'sed thel:'eon, but will be kept with the Ministl:'y until the l:'emaindel:' of the plan is appl:'oved. Laul:'a Adamthwaite Al:'ea Plannel:' Plans Administl:'ation Bl:'anch Centl:'al and Southwest Enclosul:'e c.c. MTO MOE MNR Ag. & Food Ont. Hydl:'o Twp. of King LSRCA MGS MTRCA CNR Yol:'k Region Bd. of Ed. Yol:'k Region RCSSB 2 I,.. ::> .-- su-e tV\ A.. f(, \ 0 f?. 1 G , nl 4 Z, B'}· e,,1,.v '\ !1i0) 777, rue Bay Toronto (Ontario) M5G 2E5 • AMENDMENT NUMBER 36 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE TOYN OF AURORA Pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.s.o. 1983, I hereby give further approval to Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora as follows: DEFERRAL # 1: a) Date: Item (6) as it applies to the lands ;;;::9;?.ydlow~.'£' • • / • • • • L • J: FillCaiJ: ' Director . Plans Administration Branch Central and Southwest ·:--., ---- ~' ':... -:::. ;;.... ;-. -- ' ;:;. -::::.:::::-:~1 • <:: • -~ -- --~-- / ,_ ,./ '<" -:-- • --. ----.. ----- . .;---::-:-. ·" '; ___ .,. , ___ , __ _ "''' ,~-,-- /,~ ' -- ----~--~-""" ,:· ----1~-. ~...r --· - ' _, . J,. - • '". c ----·· ,----· ..... , -schedule Land JJse c ;~t~:·: · .. <~~ LEGEND --~?'. 0 AURORA SOUTI-I PLANNING AREA - -o.P. AMENDMENT 25 AURORA couNTRY EsTATES TI-lE RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DisTRICT --··-- gBIIIIllll' ESTATE RESIDENTIAL STUDY AREA __....--RURAL coRR\DOR """~~~// .• llfd/1/ 'fttll-'; ·/ll/1ff11 til tl-'1 1-'"fll/1 :,t/ ,,<4 ,,, ;;: 1L ~~? ES-t' 'ftES\OENT\A\.. SUS URBAN RESIDENTIAL -~~~= " , .. ' ; ' c w a: I ~ .:1 '? '" Qc :::;, Q:;' ·s::c ~ ·---,._, I, 12 I !·· ,, ·li l 1 i 1 I I '•'·:(j .I I I I I I .I I ;I I I I -_ .. ---.. . "'· Ul .. 0 g ' -% ~ =\ ~ -0 z ):It .- I ~ t ~ 0 . I -o ~ ~ ~ 11\ · s~nH1. 'VB. • - 5 - 20. Item (6) Section 12.3 Servicing, subs~ction A, Vater, subsection b, on page 17, is modified by deleting the words "to be" and replacing them with "may be" following the words "booster station" in the fifth line of the paragraph, and by adding the word "and" following the words "Planning District" in the sixth line of the paragraph. 21. Item (6) Section 12.3 Servicing, subs~ction C, Storm Drainage, subsection c, on page' 18, is modified by adding the word "Region" following the words "South Lake Simcoe" in the fifth line of the paragraph. 22. A new Item (9) is added which amends Section 5, Commercial by adding the following new clause: "The Commercial site shown on Schedule D is intended as a neighbourhood convenience facility and as such the design, signage, lighting and landscaping shall be compatible with the surrounding residential use. Particular attention will be paid to the signage which shall be appropriate to the neighbourhood function of the facility." 23. Schedule D, LAND USE, is deleted and replaced. As thus modified, this amendment is hereby approved under the provision of Section 21 of The Planning Act as Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora SAVE AND EXCEPT for the following portions which are DEFERRED for further consideration: 1. Item (5), Item (6), Item (7), and Item (8) in their entirety as they effect the lands outlined in blue on Schedule D, LAND USE and labelled Deferral I 1.~ Date: .~V:3Q,.;.,_.~_~. . . ----="£_Ow# ./ L .• Fincham Director Plans Administration Branch Central and Southwest . \• ~:lb~ ~-l.,£W~. ADOPTION BY-LAW FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 36 BY-LAW NUMBER ,j 11 Y-8 ~- OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA -: The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, under Section 17(6) of the Planning Act, 1983, hereby enacts as foll~ws: 1. 2. Official Plan Amendment No. 36 for the Town of Aurora, consisting of the attached maps and explanatory text, is hereby adopted. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Hqusing for approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 36 for the Town of Aurora. 3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passage thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS ___ jf_ ______ DAY OF ____ Jl_c.L~Ji.s_ ----------' 1985. ~~-.. ----------K·i"AY6 DAY OF Certified that the above is a true copy of By-law No. as enacted and passed by the Council of the Corporation of the--fawn of Aurora on ---------------------' 1985. ----------CLERK---------------- \ AMENDMENT NO. 36 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA Index The Statement of Components PART I -THE PREAMBLE Purpose Location Basis PART II -THE AMENDMENT Introductory Statement Details of the Amendment Implementation and Interpretation PART III -THE APPENDICES Appendix A -The Planning Context Appendix B -Environmental and Planning Considerations Appendix C -The Road Network Appendix D -Servicing Page 2 3 3 3 5 11 11 11 20 / .) • - 1 - AMENDMENT NO. 36 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN EQg_r~~~~ggg~ PL~~NIN9_~g£~ This Amendment to the Official Plan for the Town. of Aurora, which has been adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, is hereby approved in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, 1983 as Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora. DATE: SIGNATURE: ;/ - 2 - STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS PART I -THE PREAMBLE does not constitute part of 'this Amendment. PART II -THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the fo!l'owing text and (de signa ted Schedule 'A', Schedule 'C' and Schedule constitutes Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the of Aurora. maps 'D'), Town Also attached is PART Ill -THE APPENDICES which does part of this amendment. These appendices ('A' through contain the background data, planning considerations and considerations associated with this amendment. not constitute 'D' inclusive) environmental \. - 3 - Purpose The purpose of this Amendment is to establish guidelines for the development of the Aurora South Planning Area within the context of the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area. Provisions are made for a Residential Planning District, a specific Rural Corridor use and the residual portion of the planning area consisting of Institutional, Rural and Estate Residential uses. The proposed development pattern is based on a comprehensive planning study of the area. The Aurora South Planning Area, shown on Map I, consis'ts of the following sub -components: a. The Residential Planning District consisting of urban and suburban residential densities along with a neighbourhood park, school and a major woodlot forming a major open space system. b. A Rural Corridor which is subject to limited devel9pment in order to retain the rural character of the area along the majpr road arterials. c. The remaining non-urban lands within the Aurora South Planning Area consisting of existing Estate-type residential uses, Institutional uses and the remaining vacant lands which have potential for development as Estate Residential uses provided the criteria and policies for that use found in the existing Official Pian are applied. In the northeast quadrant of the Aurora South Planning Area, is the draft approved residential development of the Ion a Corporation', consisting of 379 lots (Official Plan Amendment No. 25). For purposes of convenience, the Iona Corporation subdivision (formerly Aurora Country Estates) has been included in the Aurora South Planning Area, although no land use change is proposed for this area. Location This amendment consists of eight parts which shall be referred to as Items (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8). Item (1): The lands affected by this amendment are bounded on the north by Henderson Drive, on the west by Bathurst Street, on the south by Bloomington Road and on the east by Yonge Street. The boundary of the planning area which is the subject of this amendment is shown on Schedule 'A' attached. 4 l33tf.Ls lflt«>A ·-·-. y '1-·· \ A -5 - Item (2): The Aurora South Planning Area is shown on Schedule 'C', attached, as Planning District Number 8. Item (3): The attached Schedule 'D' (Aurora South SE;!condary Plan -Land Use) is to be added to the Official Plan aft~r Schedule 'C'. I tern (II): The goal and objectives for the development of the Aurora South Planning Area are to be added to Section 3 (Basis of the Plan) of the Official Pian for the Town of Aurora as Subsection 3, Goal 8 and Objectives I through 9. Item (5): Special policies regarding the Rural Corridor are to be added after Subsection 7 (Rural) of Section II (Land Use Plan) of the Official Plan. Subsection 7 (Rural) Is to be renumbered 7 .A and the new subsection is to be 7 .B. · Item (6): Special policies governing the Residential . Planning District of the Aurora South Planning Area are to be added to Section II (Land Use Plan) as Subsection 12. · Item (7): Special policies governing Institutional uses; in the Aurora South Planning Area are to be added to Section, II (Land Use Plan), Subsection 10 (Institutional) of the Official 'Plan. Item (8): Special policies concerning estate residential development Basis potential in the rural· areas of the Aurora' South Planning. Area are to be added to Section II (Land Us; Plan), Subsection 7 (Rural) of the Official Plan. The lands affected by this Amendment are known as the Aurora South Planning Area. These lands are presently de signa ~ed "Rural", "Estate Residential", "Urban Residential" and "Institutional" on Schedule 'A' of the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora. A number of development applications within the Aurora South Planning Area, coupled with the area's strategic location within' Aurora, prompted the Town of Aurora to carry out a planning study to examine and make recorrmendations on the future use of these lands. This Amendment is the result of that study. The Planning Area· is divided into two distinct parts 'by the C.N.R. tracks which run diagonally through the lands. The block oni the west side of the tracks bounded on the west by Bathurst Street is largely vacant with some dispersed residential development along Bathurst Street. The block to the east and south of the tracks is for the most part d~veloped with Estate- type Residential and Institutional uses. The land use rationale that developed through the course of the study pointed to urban type uses on the westerly block and non-urban uses on the lands east and south of the tracks. --~--\ - 7 - FIG!Jg£._1 !Jg~~~_fQ~!J~~TIO~_fgOJE£I!Q~ Proposed Subdivsions in Aurora's Defined Urban Area Lakeview Phase I Lakeview Phase II Lakeview (former High City Holdings) Corridor Granada (Brookland) Granada Phase VII Rev lis Equity (Heron Homes) Christ Lutheran Church Marko & -Rodgers (Willow Farm) Southold Phase II Andy Investments Ion a Corporation Total II of Units I06 145 48 I I 9 6 I65 214 106 10 197 191 164 379 1,_850 units ----------------------~------------------------------------ Total units in subdivision proposals Vacant lots in registered subdivisions Building permits issued and not occupied as of May 15, 1985 Infill within urban area TOTAL PROPOSED UNITS IN URBAN AREA Population resulting from Development Proposals (2,261 x 3.8 p.p.d.u.) Existing population in urban area, 1984 assessment (adjusted to May 1985) TOTAL PROJECTED URBAN POPULATION Urban_ area sewage capacity Population projected for existing urban area POPULATION TO BE ACCOMMODATED IN AURORA 1,850 372 293 125 2,640 units 10,032 17,530 27,562 persons 31 ,ooo 27,562 SOUTH RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DISTRICT 3,4:)8 persons or '905 units (excluding draft approved Iona subdivision) at 3.8 p.p.d.u. ---------------------------------------------------------- ·-~ __ , ;--~- ii. iii. - 8 - The Residential Planning District would b'e contiguous existing urban area and would thus be able to more share the servicing, commercial and social services community. to the readily of the The planned urban area of Aurora has reached its limits to the north at St. Johns Side Road, to the west at Bathurst Street and to the east at the Industrial area. The only other option would be to consider a planning district 'to the east of the Industrial area; this is considered inappropriate as it would not represent contiguous residential development and would use up good agricultural lands. iv. The Planning District area, although part, of the Oak Ridges Moraine lands, can be developed at urban densities with sensitive planning at the detailed development stage. An examination of the Oak Ridges Moraine Study along with field work indicates that development can occur without violation of recommendations related to the moraine feature. v. The Residential Planning agricultural lands, being classification. District mainly does not Class 6 consist under of good A.R.D.A. vi. The lands can be serviced and are strategically located in close proximity to major north-south arterials, with good access to Highway qQq via Bloomington Road. vii. The majority of the land is held by four owners, three of whom are developers willing to proceed with orderly development in the area (see Map 2). B. The Rural Corridor The present physical character of the area from the point of view of the travelling public is that of rural· countryside. An abrupt change in topography occurs at Bloomington Road travelling north. This is an area of scenic landscape created by the Oak Ridges Moraine and consists of woodlots and rolling hills. This type of topography is • exemplified by the drive along Bathurst Street from Bloomington Road to Mulock Drive in Newmarket. This Amendment promotes measures that are necessary to maximize the retention of the rural character along the major transportation corridors in the study area. It includes provisions for the retention of the major woodlot in the northwest quadrant of the Planning Area and the use of greater than normal building set-backs as well as minimum lot sizes on those lands adjacent to the arterials. These measures were arrived at after conducting a landscape study along the arterials with a yiew to determining the extent of the visible rural landscape to the travelling public. 3: l> '"'0 1\) ADDINGTON PLACE ' I ' -· · ' •. I /-· ··, ,.· r'"' ,. " ,--~ -~ ~ ~--· :-~~ ·----~r ~ ·-·"'"-' , t IONA CORPORATION AURORA COUNTRY ESTATES ADDINGTON PLACE SMITH AURORA SOUTH RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DISTRICT LAND OWNERSHIP <0 -10 - The Rural Corridor will thus be a designation in this Amendment with policies regarding set-backs along the various arterials, retention of major woodlots and ownership. C. Remaining Non-Urban Lands The remaining lands to the east and south of the C.N.R. tracks are fairly well established in their development pattern by viirtue of the existing Estate-type Residential use. A 44 hectare (108 acre) area at the northwest corner of Bloomington Road and Yonge Street was the site of the former Pine Ridge School for the mentally handicapped; this use, which was administered by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, has been phased out and the property is now administered by the Ministry of Government Services. There remains on the site a substantial physical plant which was associated with the former use along with a mature, well maintained landscaped area. Water supply is provided to the site via a private well system, and sanitary servicing is provided by two lagoons on the west side of the property. These lagoons will be phased out in the near future when the facility is connected to the York/Durham Servicing Scheme. A Ministry of Transportation and Conmunica tions Driver Examination Centre is presently lodged in one of the buildings on the site. The Ministry of Government Services is presently examining potential future uses. This Amendment recommends the site for a wide range of institutional and public office uses. The basis for such uses includes: the strategic location of the site on Yonge Street with easy access to Highway 404 making it suitable for regional uses; the existing physical plant and park- like setting; the potential for servicing via the York-Durham Trunk which is in close proximity and compatibility with the es'tablished Estate-type Residential and Institutional uses which abut the property. The remaining land within this block is the vacant residual area which results after the existing Estate-type Residential and the Rural Corridor uses are accounted for. The vast portion of this !ai)d is not visible from Yonge Street and the planning study has concluded , that it is not viable agricultural land. The most appropriate use would appear to be a continuation of the Estate-type Residential development that prevails in the area. The planning study has determined that these lands have, in general, potential for this type of use, but that further investigations are warranted. This Amendment thus sets out that the residual lands on the east side of the C.N.R. tracks have potential for Estate Residential development provided the criteria and policies outlined in the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area shall apply. (For greater detail relating to the background of this Amendment see Appendices 'A'-'D'). -11 - Introductory Statement All of this part of the document entitled Part II -The Amendment, consisting of the following text and attached maps designated Schedule 'A' (Land Use Plan), Schedule 'C' (Residential Development Plan) and Schedule 'D' (Aurora South Secondary Plan -Land Use) constitute Amendment No. 36 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora. Details of the Amendment The Official Plan is hereby amended as follows: Item (1): The areas indicated on the attached Schedule 'A' (Land Use Plan) of the Official Plan are hereby redesignated from "Rural" to "Urban Residential", "Suburban Residential", "Major Open Space", "Institutional", "Estate Residential" and "Rural Corridor". I tern ( 2): The area indica ted on the attached Schedule 'C' (Residential Development Plan) of the Official Plan is hereby designated Planning District Number &. Item (3): The attached Schedule 'D' (Aurora South Secondary Plan -Land Use) is hereby added to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora after Schedule 'C' (Residential Development Plan). Item (4): Section 3 Objectives) amended by "Goal & (Basis of the Plan), Subsection 3 (Goals and of the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora is adding the following: "To carry out a comprehensive planning program for the orderly and efficient development of the Aurora South Planning Area. "Objectives "1. To provide for the logical and contiguous extension of the urban area in a manner compatible with all other goals and objectives of this Plan. "2. To protect the present rural character associated with the major transportation arterials through the use of Open Space and Rural Corridors. -12 - "3. To provide a comprehensive set of dev,elopment policies for the planning area through the use of a Residential Planning District for the urban area and policies that will co- ordinate development in the remainder c>f the area. "II. To protect lands which are unsuitable for development because of their physical characteristics. "5. To ensure slopes, and concept are conservation. that significant woodlots; areas of extreme areas associated with the Rural Corridor identified and given due consideration for "6. To develop an open space system in the Residential Planning District through the integration of significant woodlots, a neighbourhood park and a pedestrian path system. "7. To co-ordinate land use proposals with the surrounding existing road network. "8 MODIFICATION • To co-ordinate all land uses within the planning area so as to be compatible with existing uses both within the planning area and in the adjoining municipalities. No. 1 UNDE~ SECTION 17(9) OF THE PLANNING ACT, 19§j. To ensure the provision of adequate continuous internal road network for servicing and a the Residential .__--=:::---P_l_a_n_n_i_n_.\ District." . Section II (Land Use Pian and Policies), Subsection 7 (Rural) il renumbered Subsection 7 .A and the following ·added thereafter as Item (5): Subsection 7 .B: ·. ' DEFERRED # t ··. . ~NDER SECTION 17(1 7 .B g!,!g~h_~QgRIDQg ·oF THE PLA!'.JNING A T Those areas designated as Rural Corridor on Schedule 'A' and Schedule 'D' shall be used for the purpose of retaining the rural character of the lands adjacent to the transportation arterials. ·•· The lands are to be retained in private , ownership and the following policies shall apply: :MODIFICA TIO (i ) NO. Z. - Residential lots may be permitted to extend within the Rural Corridor along Bathurst Street between the woodlot in the ruth rat quadrant of the Planning Area and the C.N.R. tracks, provided that no buildings or uses shall bej located within the boundaries of the Rural Corridor except for the following: UNDE~ SECTION 17( J OF ifi-IE PLANNING ACT 1983 \_._. ( DEFERRED# l 'UNDER SECTION 17(10) PI' THE PLANNING ACT -13 - MOD!FIC JON NO. 3 'UNDER SECTIO 17(9) OF IIHE PLANNIN ACT, 1983 \ (a) A single dwelling unit may be erected on those lands de signa ted Rural Corridor located south of the C.N.R. tracks and abutting Bloomington Road and Bathurst Street on each draft approved or registered lot existing at the time of this Amendment. The use may include a hobby farm, provided that all provisions of the Agricultural Code of Practice are maintained. (b) A residential dwelling unit may be. erected within the Rural Corridor on any lot that is wholly contained within the Corridor that was registered at the tim~~ <c>aof r:~::~::a;fd::::i":m:~:~:.~~~ -be erected wHiiiu thi ~ ~ ~ wraJ Genidor if the sLLactote is scteeRe€1 h} ths:?) ~S! ·· -::=~:tz:=~: ~:::!:rtE£::;:::~~ A~:;:::~~-{:_~ pwrpa&e iR tRe .Rural Corridor. ft ; --:!~ Z "' MODIFICATIO (ii) The average depth of the Rural Corridor is I 00 metre:;~ /.I except where otherwise shown ~~DER SECTi6N 1 (9) OF Schedule IDI. A on Schedule 1 A 1 and [HE PLANNING A • 19 ~'~A,...i_) __ T_h_e __ r_e_s-id_e_n_t_i.,.al lots may extend into the Rural Corridor along Yonge Street provided these lots are created within the Estate Residential designation. (iv) It is intended that in the Rural Corridor, natural vegetation and in particular existing woodlots be maintained. Buildings, where permitted, shall be located so as to cause as little disturbance to the natural vegetation and landscape as possible. Item ( ): Section 4 (Land Use Plan) is hereby amended by adding the following subsection: II 12 • Aurora South Planning Area "The boundaries of the Residential Planning District of the Aurora South Planning Area are shown on Schedule 1 D 1 (Aurora ·· South Secondary Plan -Land Use). The land use categories / I.I.OD/FlCAT/0 within the District include: Urban Residential which is NO; ::;;-associated with full municipal services; Suburban Residential ' 'UNDEtt SECTiON 17 which ~ be serviced with individual sewage disposal systems; . :THE PLANNING Ar ) OF!nstitutional and Major Open Space. J , r 79.qJ -... ~ . ' DEFERRED 1f UNDER SECTION 17(10) 91' THE PLANNING ACT -14 - MODIFICA ION "12.1 Land Use Policies "Due consideration shall be given to the varied. topography within the Residential Planning District, and in particular development proposals shall be sensitive to the quality of woodlots and the steep slopes throughout with the exception of those areas designated "Major Open Space" on Schedule 'D', development shall be permitted in areas of steep slopes but the design of such development shall be sensitive to the site in order to maintain any significant features. To ensure tl"lis is carried out, the municipality may require preliminary lot and road grading plans prior to the approval of draft plans of subdivision. "Some areas within the Planning Area have slopes of 15% or more. Development measures in the vicinity of steep slopes may include the following: The use of deep rear yards NO. UNDE,:;;R--;S;;:::EC~T~I0:::-1-~1:7:-:(9:=-:)-"0...,F THE PLANNING CT, 1983 Sensitive use of cut and fill Comprehensive erosion control measures House designs employing split level floor plans. MODIFICA NO. I UNDE~ SECTIO THE PLANNING --------. "A. Residential ON "The total number of dwelling units in the Residential Planning District shall not exceed an approximate total of .... i;iO'I units based on t;U ;' units within the Urban 17(9) OF Residential designation and ..,. units in the Suburban CT, 1983 Residential designation. Noise abatement measures shall be provided for the residential development •. adjacent to the C.N.R. tracks satisfactory to the Town . of Aurora, the Ministry of the Environment and in consultation with the C.N.R. These measures may include the provision of an earthen berm or noise abatement wall or a combination of both. No dwelling unit shall be constructe.d closer than 30 metres to the C.N.R. right-of-way. "a. Urban Residential "(i) MODIF ATION Urban Residential shall include those housing types and ancillary uses as set out in Section 4, Subsection 4 in the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area usapt tAat tl\e ~ree!eFAiFtaAt lietlsiRg ty~e wilJ: Be ef a leJ~E!:r 9eRsity. NO. UNDE.:;:~-;;S:;:;EC:;::TI=:N--!17""'(~9)-0-F lfHE PLANNI G ACT, 1983 J \. -15 - MODIFICATION NO. Cj "(ii) The total number of units assigned to the UNDEit SECTION 17(9) OF Urban Residential component within the (THE PLANNING ACT,_1_9:_8~----_..!R~e~si::Jd~e~n~t~iaji!J~Planning District shall be approxi- L mately units. This .assignment includes t e un1ts already approved within the Iona Corporation Development (Official Plan Amend- ment No. 25). The number of units may be increased at some time in the future provided that future monitoring of servicing capacity and demographic data indicates an increase can be accorrmodated and provided that such an MODIFICATION increase is feasible within the variety of NO. . 10 topographic slopes that prevail in the area. liNOE!t SECTION j7 (9) OF ,ii:Hil PI.AiNNING ACT, 1983 "{iii) The Urban Residential density shall be a roximatel units per net hectare (4 units '---1------~p::Je::Jr~n~e~t~a~c~r:.;e~:;,<This relatively low density has "(iv) been selected in view of the, variety of slopes in the Residential Planning District. The density may be exceeded on any particular site provided that the overall number of units mentioned in (ii) above is not exceeded. A net hectare in the Urban Residential area shall include local and collector streets-as well as land for the dwelling units, but shall exclude all other uses. Urban Residential uses shall be permitted only on the basis of full municipal services. "b. Suburban Residential If (i) Notwithstanding the minimum lot size, all Suburban Residential lots shall be of sufficient size to accorrmoda te a private sewage disposal system that meets the requirements of the Regional Medical Officer of Health. I I I I I J I .I I MODIFICATION 11- DER SECTION 17(9) 0 NO UN TH E PLANNING ACT, 198 MODIFICATION 13 E~ SECTION 17 (9) OF PLANNING ACT, 1983 "B. MODIFICATION 14-NO, UNO [THE P Elt S.ECTION 17(9) OF LANNING ACT, 1983 ODIFICA fiON IS "' SECTION l7(q) tJJF NNING ACT, Iff~ "C. OOJFJCATJON /M ,if<). ,lJNDE::::-It '·'JHE PLA l6 SECTION 17 (9) OF NNING ACT, 1983 ODIFICATION M NO. UNDE=-R THE PLA 11 , SECTION 17 (9) Of NNING ACT, 1983' DfFERRID:t l r-i},NDER SECTION 17(10) THE PLANNING ACT II (iii) "(iv) '\ -16 -.. ~ Suburban Residential development eRa serviced with a private sewage disposal I! be system and a municipal water supp.ly system. Development proposals for Suburban Resi uses will include sufficient infonnatio dential n and and hysical soil studies to ensure that lot sizes configurations relate satisfactorily to p characteristics such as slopes and conditions of any particular site. Institutional • "a. ".b. " 11 c. A public elementary school site. of approximat ely 2.4 o the hectares (6 acres) is located adjacent t neighbourhood park. u :tRe &t;Aool si:te Ais RQ:t F8Efl:liFeel' 9~c ~Re ¥eFh &Qiil=~ 9' E ~wsa:t1eA eF :tke ¥erh R egieA Ca:tRgUs SepaFa;te ~e~ee~ 8ea:PEI, the 9ite 1118:, b ~eF UrSa A ResiEieAtial 1:1ses NithetJt atnerH:Intent Cei!Aty ReFAan e t1sed te this ~. A church may be located on any site througho ut the Planning District without amendment to this plan Major Open Space "a. 11 b. "c. "d. The Major Open Space componer:tt of Aurora shall consist of selected woodlots in the Resi South dential at the C.N.R. passive located t. Planning District and a steeply sloped area south end of the District adjacent to the tracks, both of which shall be used for rec rea tiona! purposes, and a centrally neighbourhood park ,._d_b, the major woodlo tbe wa~ct lizoodlot ir:.l :the Q o a: :tl:uu·~ & :t tCJYiiHh:aR:t ~ ResieleRtial PlaRRiAg Distriet is iAteAele9 a c.;; qui E:ed by tl:le Towl=l il5 part gf tAe de vel process. of ti;le te ee oplllel'lt A neighbourhood park shall elementary school site and major woodlot. The park be located adjacent in close proximity shall have a publi to the to the c road frontage satisfactory The neighbourhood hectares (6 acres), Section 8, Subsection to the Municipality. park shall be approximate notwithstanding the polic 6, regarding size of parks. ly 2.4 ies of .__ J MODIFICATION -DEFERRED #"I UNDER SECTION 17(10) Of THE PLANNING ACT NO. jCjS "e. -17 -UNDEit SECTION 17 (9) Of THE PLANNING ACT, 1983 A continuous open space and ~alkway system shall b~ developed utilizing the woodlots, neighbourhood par~' and parts of the Rural Corridor as well as any other environmentally sensitive area. "12.2 Road Plan "A. The Residential Planning District is to be serviced by a minor collector connecting Bathurst Street with Henderson Drive and a system of local roads. "B. The minor collector shall have an approximate right-of-way of 26 metres. The local road widths shall be 20 metres. "12.3 Servicing "A servicing study was conducted by the private sector during the course of the study for the Aurora. South Planning Area. This study has assisted in the servicing strategy for this MODIFICATIO Amendment and has been attached as part of the Technical NO. j q Appendices. UNDE~ SECTION I 9) OF" . . . ~ .. THE PLANNING AC 1983 Th~ se;vicmg ~tudy . ha.s determmed that a portion of the · ' Residential P!annmg D1stnct serviced with a Municipal MODIFICA ION No. ~ sewage system y VIrtue o opography. These areas are the steep slopes at the south end abutting the C.N.R. tracks and an area adjacent to Bathurst Street. These areas have been designated for Rural Corridor and Suburban Residential uses. "A. Water --- "a. The Residential Planning District shall be serviced by a Municipal system. UNDEJt SECTlO 17 (9) OF lTHE PLANNING CT,'I993 "b. The development of the Residential Planning District will require the establishment of a third pressure zone within the Aurora urban area for those lands generally above the 310 metre (1,017 foot) contour interval. A storage facility and booster station l8 #a located in the Residential Planning District will be required for the new pressure zone. "c. No distribution mains are ·located within the Residential Planning District and it is proposed that these be extended as required. l MODIFICA ION NO. 2../ liNDE~ SECTIO !THE PLANNING DEFERRED ~ \ UNDER SECTION 17(10) OF THE PLANNING ACT "B. Sanitary Sewage -18 - "a. The Residential Planning District will be serviced by a Municipal sanitary sewage system with capacity to be provided through the York/Durha~ Servicing System. "b. Existing sanitary sewers are located on the north side of Henderson Drive. The servicing study reconmends the reconstruction of part of the existing system to acconmodate the Residential Planning Distr.ict. This alternative is now being investigated. The most appropriate route shall be to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora and shall be determined prior to detailed development. "c. There is no sanitary trunk to serve the area south of Henderson Drive; it is proposed that such a trunk be extended as required. "C. Storm Drainage "a. The east-west height of land created by the Oak Ridges Moraine forms a watersred divide throughout the planning area. A major portion of the Residential Planning District drains northerly to tributaries of the Tannery Creek system. "b. Storm water management practices shall be employed in the development of the area. In order to minimize the effects of storm water run-off, retention ponds may be required at appropriate locations. "c. Prior to detailed development, a storm water drainage plan shall be established to the sa tis faction of the Town of Aurora, the Region of York, and in . consultation with the Ministry •of Natural Resources ood <he Soo<h Loke Simcoet"o""'"""o" A"'hod,y. J DEFERRED 1:/-I UNDER SECTION 17(10) -OF THEPLANNlNG ACT -19 - I tern ( ) : "12.4 Phasing of Development "At the time of Council's approval of this plan, approximately 2,200 lots* were either registered or contained within formal proposals which conform with the official 'plan. It is Council's intention that development within the community progress in an orderly manner. To ensure that premature development of the Residential Planning District does not occur, no development with Jhe exception of the lands already designated "Urban F.esidential" by Official Plan Amendment Number 25 (lana torporation) will be permitted until building permits have been issued for approximately 85% or 1,870 dwelling units as laid out on Figure 1." Section 4 \Land Use Pian), Subsection 10 (institutional) of the Official Plan is hereby amended by adding the following subsection: "(iv) Aurora South Planning Area "a. An Institutional designation is set out for the lands at the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road. Uses permitted include· administrative offices at the Federal, Provincial, Regional and local levels, secondary and technical training schools, facilities for post secondary education, government research facilities provided they are satisfactory to the Town of Aurora, and other such uses. "b. Development shall occur as far as practicable on a "campus" basis so as to preserve the existing physical attributes of the site. Development shall occur at relatively low density and the rural character of the site shall be retained through careful siting of future buildings and the careful use of landscaping. "c. Development shall occur on the basis of full serv1c1ng; the existing lagoons on the site shall be phased out." l Item ( ) : Section 4 (Land Use Pian), Subsection 7 (Rural) of the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora is hereby amended by adding the J following: ( ', ···-, .. ''---. DEFERRED '#"I UNDER SECTION 17(10) OF THE PLANNING ACT -20 - "(v) Aurora South Planning Area -Estate gesidential Study ~ "a .. MODJFJ ATION \,,,,,~0. ;c. UNOE~ SECT/ tiHE PLANNI Estate Residential development may occur on those lands designated Estate Residential Study Area on Schedule '0' attached, provided that all the criteria and policies outlined in Section 4 (Land Use Plan} Subsection 8 (Estate Residential) shall apply, except that Subsection (G)i} of the General Principles section shall not apply. N ll(9) OF "b. Estate Residential development within the Estate ACT, 1983 Resi. dential Study Area shall be by. way of amendment I j to the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area." _..J IMPL§M~~I~TIO~-~~Q~I§g~g~I~TIO~ The implementation and interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance with the respective policies of the Aurora Official Plan. * See Figure I -Total approximately 2,6110 lots of which approximately 300 have building permits issued = 2,340 -"infill" i.e. no proposal = approximately 2,200 lots. I I I I I I I I .I I I I I I