BYLAW - OPA 7 29 George St LS Consulting - 20150511 - 571115THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5711-15
BEING A BY-LAW to adopt
Official Plan Amendment
No. 7.
WHEREAS on September 28, 2010, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Aurora (the "Town") enacted By-law Number 5285-10, being the new Official Plan for
the Town, including amendments thereto (the "Official Plan");
AND WHEREAS authority is given to Council pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended, to pass a by-law amending the Official Plan;
AND WHEREAS the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further amend the
Official Plan;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT Official Plan Amendment No. 7 attached hereto and forming part of this
By-law is hereby adopted.
2. THAT this By-law shall come into force subject to compliance with the
provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, and
subject to compliance with such provisions, this By-law will take effect from
the date of final passage hereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11th DAY OF MAY, 2015.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 11 h DAY OF MAY, 2015.
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AMENDMENT NO. 7
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA
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AMENDMENT NO.7
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA
STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS
PART I — THE PREAMBLE
1. Introduction
2. Purpose of the Amendment
3. Location
4. Basis of the Amendment
PART H — THE AMENDMENT
1. Introduction
2. Details of the Amendment
3. Implementation and Interpretation
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PART I — THE PREAMBLE
1. Introduction
This part of the Official Plan Amendment No. 7 (hereinafter the "Amendment"),
entitled Part I — The Preamble, explains the purpose and location of this
Amendment, and provides an overview of the reasons for it. It is for explanatory
purposes only and does not form part of the Amendment.
2. Purpose of the Amendment
The purpose of this Amendment is to amend the "Stable Neighbourhoods Site
Specific Policy #30" in order to permit the use of the lands for a four storey
residential apartment building.
3. Location
The lands affected by this Amendment are located at 29 George Street (see
Schedule "A"), having a lot area of approximately 0.112 hectares (0.276 acres); and
are legally described as Part of Lot 27, Plan 246, Town of Aurora, Regional
Municipality of York (hereinafter the "Subject Lands").
4. Basis of the Amendment
The basis of the Amendment is as follows:
4.1 Site Specific Policy #30 permits a 3 storey apartment building in a manner
that would be compatible with the surrounding Stable Neighbourhoods lands.
The Owner has applied to amend the Official Plan to permit a 4 storey
apartment building.
4.2 The surrounding properties typically have 3-4 storey residential buildings.
George Street farther south is typified by single detached homes. The
proposed building is appropriate and compatible with adjacent and
neighbouring development. The massing and built form of the proposed
building is considered to be similar to the existing buildings in the immediate
vicinity.
4.3 The subject application is considered to represent proper and orderly
development of the subject lands in terms of density and built form.
PART II — THE AMENDMENT
1. Introduction
All of this part of the document entitled Part II — The Amendment, consisting of the
following text, constitutes Amendment No. 7 to the Official Plan.
2. Details of the Amendment
The Official Plan is hereby amended as follows:
Item (1): Section 16.30 of the Town of Aurora Official Plan is hereby amended by
changing the maximum height of an apartment building from 3 storeys to 4
storeys, so that Section 16.30 reads as follows:
"Notwithstanding the policies of this Plan, the lands located on part of Lot
27, Plan 246, municipally known as 29 George Street may also be used
for an apartment building having a maximum of 4 storeys, subject to:
• the lands being appropriately rezoned;
• a site plan agreement with the Town; and
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• the availability of sufficient on -site parking.
All other policies of the "Stable Neighbourhoods" designation and the
Official Plan shall apply."
3. Implementation
This Amendment has been considered in accordance with the provisions of the
Official Plan. The implementation of this Amendment shall be in accordance with the
implementation policies of the Official Plan.
4. Interpretation
This Amendment has been considered in accordance with the provisions of the
Official Plan. The interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance with the
interpretation policies of the Official Plan.