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ZONING
BY-LAW
#4378-02.D
O.M.B
APPROVED
ISSUE DATE:
October 29, 2002
DECISION/ORDER NO:
1468
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Ontario
Ontario Municipal Board
Commission des affaires municipales de !'Ontario
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Verdiroc Construction Co. Ltd. has appealed to the Ontario MuniCipal Board under subsection
22(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, from Council's refusal or neglect
to enact a proposed amendment to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora to redesignate the
subject lands located on Golf Links Drive, west of Yonge Street from Private Open Space to
Institutional and to establish site specific policies to permit an existing golf course use, as well
as a golf clubhouse use in addition to the uses permitted under the I nstttutional designation
Approval Authority File No. D09~02~01
OMB File No. 0020010
Verdiroc Construction Co. Ltd. has appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection
34(11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, from Council's refusal or neglect
to enact a proposed amendment to Zoning By~law 2213~78 of the Town of Aurora to rezone
lands located in Golf Links Drive, west of Yonge Street from 0 and 0-1 -2 to I to permit a 7-
storey retirement home with a maximum of 184 units, including a golf clubhouse within the
retirement home , as well as to recognize the existing 18., green of the Aurora Golf Club ·;:,:;:; :,-Tri '-h.}'-. ·, -t=". OMB File No. Z020001
CORP. SERVICES DEPT.
APPEARANCES: COPffiS CIRCULATED TO:
Parties
Town of Aurora
Verdiroc Construction Co. Ltd. and
Sunrise Developments Inc.
Members of Council
C.A.O. Counsel
Directors$ • <;eo~ (:;l2:r"
Other !! • (?Qtf.:lot..l!;
David C.K an
Patricia A. Foran
MEMORANDUM OF ORAL DECISION DELIVERED BY R.E. DRURY
ON SEPTEMBER 20. 2002 AND ORDER OF THE BOARD
This matter having come on for public hearing, the Board having heard the
evidence of Mr. Martin Rende!, a qualified land use· planner and on consent of the
parties, finds that the proposal to redesignate the subject lands from Major Open Space
to Institutional to permit a 78 unit retirement home, represents good planning, and will
not adversely affect the neighbours or the area.
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Attachment 1
PL020038
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AMENDMENT NO. 44 • TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAN
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AMENDMENT NO. 44
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TOWN OF AURORA OFFICIAL PLAN
Amendment No. 44 to the Town of Aurora Official Plan was approved by the Ontario
Municipal Brnird under Section 17(50) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 Chapter P. 13, pursuant to
its Decision/Order issued on 2002 .
AMENDMENT NO. 44
TO THE TOWN OF AURORA OFFICIAL PLAN
STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS
PART 1: TilE PREAMBLE
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Purpose of the Amendment
3.0 Location
4.0 Basis of the Amendment
PART 2: 1HE AMENDMENT
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Details of the Amendment
3.0 Implementation and Interpretation
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PART 1: THE PREAMBLE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This part of the Amendment entitled Part 1: The -Preamble, introduces the Amendment and
describes the context and planning process leading to the document's preparation. It is for
explanatory purposes only and does not form part of the Amendment
2.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Amendment is to change the land use designation on the subject lands shown
on Schedule "A", attached hereto and forming part of this Amendment from "Private Open
Space" to "Institutional.n
3.0 LOCATION
The subject lands affected by this Amendment are located on GolfLinks Drive, west ofYonge
Street, better described as Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034, Block 7 Plan 65M-2441, and Part of
Lot 82, Plan 246. ·
4.0 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Amendment provides for the development of a retirement home on the subject lands. The
retirement home will provide accommodation and supportive housing for senior citizens.
The policies of the Town of Aurora Official Plan provide for the development of public and
private senior citizens homes and supportive housing for senior citizens.
The proposed Institutional designation for the subject lands is compatible with the surrounding
area and adjacent development. The subject lands are suitable for the proposed retirement home
with respect to the adequacy of transportation, utilities, 8nd other community services including
water supply and sewcige facilities.
The proposed retirement home complies with the goals, objectives and policies of the Institutional
designation .
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PART 2: THE AMENDMENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
All of this part of the document entitled Part 2: The Amendment, consisting of the following text
and attached map, designated Schedule "A" (Land Use Plan), constitutes Amendment No. 44 to
the Town of Aurora Official Plan.
2.0 DETAll..S OF THE AMENDMENT
The Town of Aurora Official Plan is hereby amended as follows:
Item 1: The lands indicated on Schedule A-Land Use Plan, attached hereto and forming part of
this Amendment, on Golf Links Drive, bener described as Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034,
Block 7 Plan 65M-2441, and Part of Lot 82, Plan 246, are hereby redesignated from
"Private Open Space" to "Institutional".
Item 2: Section 3.4.2 of the Town of Aurora Official Plan entitled Site Specific Policy Areas is
hereby amended by adding a Section 3.4.2.b as follows:
"b) Lands designated as Institutional on Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034, Block 7 Plan
65M·244!, and Part of Lot 82, Plan 246 on GolfLinks Drive shall only be nsed
for a retirement home of approximately 80 units."
Item 3: Schedule "H"-Site Specific Policy Areas is ainended to include and reference the
subject lands as 3.4.2.b
3.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
The implementation 8nd interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance with the
respective policies·ofthe Town of Aurora Official Plan .
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EXPLANATORY NOTE TO OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT No. 44
The lands subject to this Amendment are located on the south side of Golf Links Drive, west of
Yonge Street, and are legally described as Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034, Block 7 Plan 65M-
2441, and Part of Lot 82, Plan 246. The lands are currently vacant.
Existing Designation
The property is designated "Private Open Space" in the Town of Aurora Official Plan.· This
designation pennits active and passive outdoor recreation, parks, nature and wildlife
conservation, forestry, agriculture, horticulture and cemeteries.
Proposed Change to the Official Plan
The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate the property from ~'Private Open
Space" to "Institutional". The proposed Institutional designation would pennit the proposed
retirement home use.
Related Application
The applicant is undertaking a concurrent appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of its
application for a zoning by-law amendment to pennit a retirement home on the subject lands .
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SUBJECT LANDS TO BE REDESIGNATED FROM
"PRIVATE OPEN SPACE" TO "INSTITUTIONAL"
AMENDMENT NO •. 44.
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
· EXTRACT FROM THE
AURORA OFFICIAL PLAN
SCHEDULE A
LAND USE PLAN
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Attachment 2
PL020038
(Suhrise AssiSted Living)
THE. CORPORATION OF THE. TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4378.02.0
BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-ta.w No. 2213-78
WHEREAS authority Is given to The Ontario Municipal Board by Section 34 and Sectio·n 37
of the Planning Act to enact this By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Board, pursuant to its Decision/Order No. ___ , issued on
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Inc., deems it advisable to enact ail amendment to By-law Number 2213-78, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE the Ontario Municipal Board HEREBY ENACTS as follows:
1. . THAT the zoning categories applying to the lands shown in pattern on Schedule ~A·
attached hereto and fonning part of this By-law are hereby amended from "Major
Open Space {0) Zone" and "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone• to
~lnstitutl~nal (1-1-7) Exception Zone" and "Major Open Sl?ace (0) Zone" •
. 2. THAT Section 28.3 EXCEPTIONS is hereby amended by adding the following as
Section 28.16, •Institutional (1-17) Exception Zone•:
SECTION 28.161NSTITUTIONAL (1-17) EXCEPTION ZONE
28.16.1 Uses Pennitted
-retirement home
For the p1.1rposes of this section, retirement home means premises
used for the accommodation primarily of retired persons or couples
where each private bedroom .or Hv:ing unit has a separate prjvate
bathroom and separate entrance from a common hall, but does not
contain separate food preparation facilffies, and ·where common
facilities for the preparation and consumption of food are provided,
and where common lounges, recreation rooms, medical care facilities,
and ancillary administrative offices may be provided.
28.16.2 Zone Requirementa
28.16.2.1 Building Specifications
Maximum number of units 78
Maximum building height 4 storeys and no higher than 18.5
Front yard (minimum)
Rear yard (minimum)
Side yai"d (minimum)
metnas
18 metres
15 metres
8 metres
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.2.2, an accessory building
may be erected within the required front yard provided the area of the
accessory building is no greater than 20 square metreS .
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TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034,
Block 7 Plan SSM-2441, and
Part of Lot 82, Plan 246
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THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 4378-D2.D
APPROVEDTHIS _DAY
OF ___ ___, 2DD2 BY
THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 4378-02.D
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EXPLANATORY NOTE TO ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT
The lands subject to this Amendment are located on the south side-of Golf Links Drive
west ofYonge street, and are legally described as Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034, Block 7
Plan 65M-2441, and Part of Lot 82, Plan 246. The lands are currenUy vacant
Existing Zoning
The prope_rty is currently zoned "Major Open Space (0) Zone" and "Major Open Space (0-
1) Exception Zone~ by the Town of Aurora Zoning By.:Jaw No. 2213-78.
The zoning of the northerly portion of the property is "Major Open Space (0) Zone", which
permits agriculture, athletic 'fields, conservation, forestry, horticultural nurseries, goff
courses, Public and private parks and wildlife areas. The zoning of the south portion ofthe
prq:~erty is "Major Open Space {0-1) Exception Zone•, which permits a tennis bubble use.
Proposed Changes to the Zoning By~law
The purpose of this Zoning By-law Amendment !s to change the zoning of the property
from zoned •Major Open Space (0) Zone•.and "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone"
to a site specific "Institutional {I) Exception Zone• to pennit a four storey retirement home
with a maximum of 78 units. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment includes specific
development standards for the retirement home.
This Zoning By-law Amendment also removes the "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception
Zone• zoning from the remaining portion of the property that is not part of the retirement
home development The "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone• is replaced with the
•Major Open Space (0) _ Zone• in conformity with the Official Plan designation and
therefore, the lands can no longer be used for the purposes of a tennis bubble.
Related Application
The applicant is undertaking a concurrent appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of its
application for an official plan amendment to permit a retirement home on the property.
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EXISTING STREET LINE
PROPERTY TURNED OVER FOR ROAD REALIGNMENT
SIGHTUNE EASEMENT REQIJiRED FOR PROPOSED ACCESS
LOCATION OF SIDEWALK ENCROACHMENT
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EXISTING STREET LINE
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Memo
Planning Department
Date: May 14,2003
To: B. Panizza, Corporate Services
L. Grellette, Building Administration
From: S. Seibert, Planning Department
Re: Final Version of Zoning Amendment No. 4378-02.0
File D14-02-01
Sunrise of Aurora Umited
3 GoW Unks Drive
Part of Block 7, 65M-2441, Part of Block 60, M2034 & Pt. Lot 82, Plan 246
As noted in the attached letter dated May 12, 2003 from the Ontario Municipal Board,
the order of the Board dated October 29, 2002 has now come into effect. Therefore,
attached for your records is the final version of zoning by-law amendment number
4378-02.D. If there are any questions regarding the above, please contact
Mike Mallette at ext. 346.
Sincerely,
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S.!Seibert MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
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A. Roylance, Corporate Services
S:\Piannlng\014 lOning\Memos\Final Sunrise Zoning Amendment 4378-02.0
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Mr. Tang:
Re: V erdiroe Co. Ltd and -Sunrise Developments Ine., Golf Links-Drive
FileNo. OOlOOlOandZOlOOOl
Case No. PIOl0038
The Boom acknowledges the receipt of yollr correspondence dated May l, 2003, which srat<s
that the City of A.llrOra has advised the Boom that a Site Plan Agreemem has been executed As
per the decision and order of the Board dated October 29, 2002 thjs satisfies the Board's
reqUIIelllents and the order has now come into effect. As such no further decision will be issued.
Should you have any questions regarding the above information please contact M;ke Duff on
(416) 326-6799.
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Mike Duff
PLANNER
cc. Patricia A Foran
TOWN OF AURORA
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECEIVED
MAY 1 3 2003
INITIALS ______ _
ACTION
(Sunrise Assisted Living)
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4378-02.0
BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
WHEREAS authority is given to The Ontario Municipal Board by Section 34 and Section 37
of the Planning Actio enact this By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Board, pursuant to its Decision/Order No. 1468, issued on October
29, 2002, upon hearing the appeal of Sunrise Assisted Living of Aurora Inc., deems it
advisable to enact an amendment to By-law Number 2213-78, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE the Ontario Municipal Board HEREBY ENACTS as follows:
1. THAT the zoning categories applying to the lands shown in pattern on Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law are hereby amended from "Major
Open Space (0) Zone" and "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone" to
"Institutional (I -17) Exception Zone" and "Major Open Space (0) Zone".
2. THAT Section 28.3 EXCEPTIONS is hereby amended by adding the following as
Section 28.16, "Institutional (1-17) Exception Zone":
SECTION 28.16 INSTITUTIONAL (1-17) EXCEPTION ZONE
28.16.1
28.16.2
28.16.2.1
Uses Permitted
retirement home
For the purposes of this section, retirement home means premises
used for the accommodation primarily of retired persons or couples
where each private bedroom or living unit has a separate private
bathroom and separate entrance from a common hall, but does not
contain separate food preparation facilities, and where common
facilities for the preparation and consumption of food are provided,
and where common lounges, recreation rooms, medical care facilities,
and ancillary administrative offices may be provided.
Zone Requirements
Building Specifications
Maximum number of units 78
Maximum building height 4 storeys and no higher than 1 8.5
Front yard (minimum)
Rear yard (minimum)
Side yard (minimum)
metres
18 metres
15 metres
8 metres
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.2.2, an accessory building
may be erected within the required front yard provided the area of the
accessory building is no greater than 20 square metres.
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28.16.2.2 Parking Specifications
Number of Spaces (minimum) 0.5 spaces per living unit
28.16.2.3 All other provisions of Section 28.2.1, 28.2.2, and 28.2.3 shall apply
insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions of this Section.
3. THAT Section 31.3.1, "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone', is deleted.
4. This By-law comes into force in accordance with Sections 34(26) and 34(30) of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
PURSUANT TO DECISION/ORDER NO. 1468 OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
ISSUED ON OCTOBER 29, 2002 IN BOARD CASE NO. PL020038.
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034,
Block 7 Plan 65M-2441, and
Part of Lot 82, Plan 246
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 4378-02.D
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APPROVED THIS t"f DAY
OF O~TOI!>e!li:: , 2002 BY
THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 4378-02.0
EXPLANATORY NOTE TO ZONING BY·LAW AMENDMENT
The lands subject to this Amendment are located on the south side of Golf Links Drive,
west ofYonge Street, and are legally described as Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034, Block 7
Plan 65M-2441, and Part of Lot 82, Plan 246. The lands are currently vacant.
Existing Zoning
The property is currently zoned "Major Open Space (0) Zone" and "Major Open Space (0·
1) Exception Zone" by the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law No. 2213-78.
The zoning of the northerly portion of the property is "Major Open Space (0) Zone", which
permits agriculture, athletic fields, conservation, forestry, horticultural nurseries, golf
courses, public and private parks and wildlife areas. The zoning of the south portion of the
property is "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone", which permits a tennis bubble use.
Proposed Changes to the Zoning By-law
The purpose of this Zoning By-law Amendment is to change the zoning of the property
from zoned "Major Open Space (0) Zone" and "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone"
to a site specific "Institutional (I) Exception Zone" to permit a four storey retirement home
with a maximum of 78 units. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment includes specific
development standards for the retirement home.
This Zoning By-law Amendment also removes the "Major Open Space (0.1) Exception
Zone" zoning from the remaining portion of the property that is not part of the retirement
home development. The "Major Open Space (0-1) Exception Zone" is replaced with the
"Major Open Space (0) Zone" in conformity with the Official Plan designation and
therefore, the lands can no longer be used for the purposes of a tennis bubble.
Related Application
The applicant is undertaking a concurrent appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of its
application for an official plan amendment to permit a retirement home on the property.