AGENDA - Council - 20060117COUNCIL
AGENDA
NO.06-01
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006
7:00 P.M.
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 06-01
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M. - OPEN FORUM — COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ll APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
111 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of December 13, 2005, Meeting Number 05-39 and Special
Council Minutes of December 20, 2005, Meeting Number 05-40
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-39 and the Special
Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-40 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
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V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Debbie Korolnek, General Manager, Water and Wastewater, (D-1)
Region of York
Re: 16th Avenue and 19th Avenue Projects
(b) Ms Christel von Engelbrechten, DPRA Canada (D-3)
Re: Item 1 - Strategic Plan Update
(c) Mr. L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer
Re: 2006 Budget
(d) Ms Diane Lalonde, Resident
Re: Item 9 (2) — TSAB Minutes of December 14, 2005 —
Report No. TSAB05-032 — Safety Concerns on Mark Street.
(e) Mr. Steve Granger, Resident (D-4)
Re: Item 10 — Minutes from the General Committee meeting
of January 10, 2006 — (Item 11 — Memo from the Chief
Administrative Officer Re: Time Frame Set Out in
Report TR05-025 - Disposition of Aurora Hydro
Connections Sale Proceeds)
Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX REGIONAL REPORT
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
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Tuesday, January 17, 2006
X1 READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4757-065 BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-1)
levy an Interim Property
Tax Rate for the taxation
year2006
4760-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-3)
establish highways described as
Part of Blocks 8, 9 and 10, 65M-
2874 (15900 Bayview Avenue)
4762-06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-4)
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
January 17, 2006.
Xll IN -CAMERA
Property & Personnel Matters
THAT Council proceed In -Camera to address property and personnel
matters.
Xlll ADJOURNMENT
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Tuesday, January 17, 2006
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Correspondence from the CAO (pg. 1)
Re: Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Strategic Plan Update presentation be received.
2. LSAC05-11 — December 8, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory (pg. 8)
Committee Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Meeting Cancellation Record of the December 8, 2005 Leisure
Services Advisory Committee Meeting be received for information.
3. AHC05-08 — December 12, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee (pg. 9)
Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. Committee Record
THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora Meeting held on December 12, 2005 be received for information
and the following recommendations be endorsed.
2. 268 Kennedy St. W.
THAT, in accordance with the evaluation score, the Committee does not
consider the building worthy of preservation; and
THAT the following conditions be included in any development agreement
for the property prior to the release of a demolition permit:
• the owner be requested to make the historically significant
components of the building available for salvage, at no cost to the
Town, for the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora Architectural
Salvage program;
• the owner be requested to allow the Town's Community Planner to
document the demolition of the building, by providing notice at least
2 days in advance of the demolition taking place, and to demolish
the building in such a way as the method of construction of the
building would be revealed for historical documentation purposes;
• that an interpretive plaque not be installed on the property.
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3. Town Co-ordinated Heritage Workshop
THAT Notice of the Municipally Sponsored "Old House Restoration
Workshop" scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Aurora
Seniors Centre be received; and
THAT Notice be forwarded through the following means:
• Mail out to heritage property owners in Aurora;
Notice on the Town Page — Aurora/Newmarket Era Banner;
• Notice in the Auroran Newspaper;
Notice to the Aurora Historical Society;
• Notice to local contractors and professionals who work with the
restoration of older homes;
• Notice to the 4 neighbouring municipal heritage advisory
committees.
4. 32 — 34 Wellington St. E. — Application for Severance D10-18-05
THAT the suggested heritage conditions forwarded by the Community
Planner to the Committee of Adjustment concerning the application for
severance D10-18-05 and the heritage buildings at 32 and 34 Wellington
St. E. be received and endorsed; and
THAT the Community Planner bring forward a report concerning the
designation of the Doan House at 32 Wellington St. E. and the Dunham
House at 34 Wellington St. E. to a future meeting of the Heritage Advisory
Committee; and
THAT the North East Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study
Area boundary be extended to include the rear half of 32 Wellington St. E.
5. 89 Wells St. — Heritage Designation
THAT the Walter Grice House at 89 Wells Street be designated under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT Ms. Atkinson be thanked for her interest in preservation and
celebration of the heritage of her early 20th Century Arts and Crafts style
home.
6. Town 97 Wells St. — Heritage Designation
THAT the house at 97 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT Joseph and Marcella Lawless be thanked for their interest in
designation of their home.
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7. 938 St. John's Sideroad
THAT the Enos Lundy House, at 938 St. John's Sideroad East, be
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT the owner, Mattamy (Aurora) Limited be thanked for their
commitment to preservation of this significant heritage building.
8. 15032 Yonge St. — Heritage Designation
THAT Elmwood Lodge, the Reuben J. Kennedy House, at 15032 Yonge
St. be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT the owner, Richard Allen and Associates be thanked for their
commitment to preservation of this significant heritage building.
9. Doors Open Aurora Update
THAT the information concerning Doors Open Aurora be received as
information.
10. 43 Metcalfe St. — Building Addition
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition at 43 Metcalfe St.
be received for information.
11. 53 Metcalfe St. — Building Addition
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition to 53 Metcalfe St.
be received for information.
12. Correspondence
THAT correspondence items a, b, and c, be received for information; and
THAT the correspondence item from Ms. Mary Powel-Perryment be
referred to the next Committee meeting in January 2006.
13. High Tor Property — Bathurst St.
THAT the Town contact the Ontario Heritage Foundation to remind them
as a trust, any funds raised from the sale of any portion of the High Tor
lands has to go back into the property; and
THAT the Town looks forward to working with the OHF to ensure that any
funds received are expended on the subject property.
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14. Committee Chair for 2006
THAT Stan Rycombel be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Chair
for 2006.
15. Committee Vice Chair for 2006
THAT M. Brevik be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Vice -Chair
for 2006.
4. Correspondence from Councillor Kean (pg. 20)
Re: Stickwood Walker ECO Homes
(Deferred from January 10, 2006 General Committee)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
5. Correspondence from the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care (pg. 21)
Re: One -Time Grant for Older Adult Centres
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Ministry of Health and
Long -Term Care for information.
6. Correspondence from the Director of Planning and Development (pg. 22)
Services
Re: Servicing Allocation — Report PL06-002
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the correspondence from the Director of Planning and Development
Services regarding Servicing Allocation be received for information.
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7. PL06-09 — Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application
Terra Aurora Inc.
185 & 205 Industrial Parkway North
Lot 87, Plan 246
File D14-02-06
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 26)
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of the
proposed application to Amend the Zoning By-law (File D14-02-06), and
schedule the Public Planning Meeting for February 22, 2006.
8. PL06-10 —Zoning By-law Amendment Application (pg. 31)
The Merkur Group
14800 Yonge Street
Pt Lot 77, Concession 1 W.Y.S.
File D14-04-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment Application D14-04-06, and schedule the application for
the February 22, 2006 Public Planning Meeting.
9. TSAB06-001 — December 14, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board (pg. 36)
Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
meeting, held on December 14, 2005, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board:
2. Report No. TSAB05-032 — Safetv Concerns on Mark Street.
2.1. THAT all -way stop sign control not be installed at the intersections
of Mark Street and Oak Court and at Mark Street and Cedar
Crescent;
2.2. THAT a school crossing guard not be provided on Mark Street at
the north pedestrian walkway;
2.3. THAT the request to designate Mark Street as a Community Safety
Zone be denied;
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2.4. THAT the existing "Children at Play" signage on Mark Street be
removed and "Pedestrians Crossing" signage be installed in the
vicinity of the pedestrian walkways;
2.5. THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Diane Lalonde with the TSAB's
recommendations; and
2.6. THAT the reconstruction projects for Mark Street, Cedar Crescent,
Birch Court and Oak Court be deferred until the NE Quadrant
Traffic Calming Study has been completed so that any traffic
calming measures approved as part of the Study can be included in
the reconstruction projects.
3. November 21, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Fairway Drive — Traffic Calming Request
THAT the traffic calming request for Fairway Drive be deferred until spring
2006;
THAT staff be requested to conduct 3 speed counts on Fairway Drive in
Spring 2006 and the results be submitted to the TSAB;
THAT the reconstruction of Fairway Drive, Eldon Crescent, Glenview
Drive and the east end of Devlin Place proceed in 2006; and
THAT a letter be sent to all residents on Fairway Drive with the TSAB's
recommendations.
4. Report No. TSAB05-031 — All -Way Stop Sign Control at the Intersection of
Spence Drive and Tamarac Trail
THAT all -way stop sign control not be installed at the intersection of
Spence Drive and Tamarac Trail; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Elaine Gaynor with the TSAB's
recommendation.
5. Report No. TSAB05-033 — Intersection Pedestrian Signals (IPS) Proposed
Policy.
THAT Council adopt the proposed Intersection Pedestrian Signals (IPS)
policy as detailed in Report No. TSAB05-033; and
THAT funding for the installation of any future IPS be brought forward to
Council for consideration on a case by -case basis.
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6. December 1, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Hodgkinson Crescent — Traffic Calming Request.
THAT the traffic calming request for Hodgkinson Crescent be denied.
7. December 9, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Pinnacle Trail.
THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of Pinnacle Trail in front of
house #36, 46 and 56;
THAT staff be requested to introduce the necessary by-law to implement
the above recommendation; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB's
recommendations.
8. December 9, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Ostick Street.
THAT the existing parking prohibitions on Ostick Street be repealed;
THAT parking be prohibited on the south side of Ostick Street from
Hollandview Trail to Snedden Avenue;
THAT staff be requested to implement the necessary by-law to implement
the TSAB recommendations: and
THAT a letter be sent to all residents with the TSAB's recommendations.
9. December 1, 2005 letter from residents regarding heavy trucks using
Vandorf Sideroad.
THAT the December 1, 2005 letter from residents regarding heavy trucks
using Vandorf Sideroad be received as information;
THAT staff be requested to conduct a traffic and pedestrian study in spring
2006 and submit a report to the TSAB with the results.
10. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services (pg. 53)
Strategic Plan Orientation
RECOMMENDED:
THAT an Orientation/Update Assembly be convened for Saturday,
January 21, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. in the Tannery room, and that the assembly
be closed to the public.
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11. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-01 (pg. 54)
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 06-01 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
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Delegation (a)
EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 05-34
HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005
7. Memo from the Director of Public Works
Re: Region of York YDSS (York Durham Sewer System) Construction Activities
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Director of Public Works, in conjunction with Regional staff, present an
update on the progress and timing of the 16th Avenue and 19th Avenue projects;
and
THAT environmental considerations and the status related to the 16th Avenue
and 19th Avenue projects be presented, associated with the position taken by
Toronto Council; and
THAT a 30 minute presentation be brought to a future Council meeting.
CARRIED
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Memo
To: Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
From: W. H. Jackson, Director of Public Works
CC: John Rogers, C.A.O.
Date: December 1, 2005
Re: Region of York Presentation - YDSS
Further to my memorandum of November21, 2005 regarding the above matter, this is to
advise that Ms. Debbie Korolnek has agreed to delay her presentation until the January 17,
2006 Council meeting.
I will be pleased if you would give Ms. Korolnek delegate status for the January 17, 2006
Council meeting. If should be noted that Ms. Korolnek will require in the order of 20 minutes
to properly present her material.
W. H;Jaclt on
Director of Public Works
Attachment
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Delegation (b)
Panizza, Bob
From: Janzen, Cindy
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:53 AM
To: Ewart, Karen; Panizza, Bob
Subject: FW: Presentation to Council
FYI
-----Original Message -----
From: Christel Von Engelbrechten [ma ilto:Christel. Engel brechten@dpra.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:49 AM
To: Janzen, Cindy
Cc: Joe Pittari
.Subject: Presentation to Council
Hi Cindy,
As per our discussion yesterday, DPRA would like to request time on the Town Council agenda on January 17th
to make a brief presentation to Council regarding the Town's Strategic Plan Update.
Thanks,
Christel
Christel von Engelbrechten
DPRA Canada
7501 Keele Street, Suite 300
Concord., ON
L4K 1Y2
Ph: (905) 660-1060 Ext. 224
Fax: (905) 660-7812
E-Mail: cengelbrechten@dpra.com
D-3
COUNCIL — JANUARY 17, 2005 Delegation (e)
Panizza, Bob
From: Stephen Granger,
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 1:18 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Request for delegation status at Council Meeting Tuesday Jan/17/06
Bob:
I'm sorry for the late delay on my request,however hopefully you can have me put on this upcoming Council
Agenda Tuesday Jan/17th.
I will be addressing the item #11 of the recent Jan/10/06 GC meeting where a letter was presented by Mr.
Rogers concerning the "Disposition of Aurora Hydro Connection Sale Proceeds" and Time Frame Set Out.
Appreciate if you can acknowledge that I will be able to be added on as a delegate. Thanks!
Regards,
Stephen Granger
Aurora
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AGENDA ITEM #
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: John S. Rogers, Chief Administrative Officer
Date: January13, 2006
Re: DPRA Presentation to Council — Strategic Plan Update
Attached please find the PowerPoint presentation that our consultants DPRA will be
making to Council at the January 17fh Council Meeting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
John S. Rogers
Chief Administrative Officer
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ATTACHMENT
Town of Aurora
Strategic Plan Update
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Team Member Roles
and Responsibilities
Aurora Project Team
➢ Comprised of Town Staff, this Committee is
responsible for providing staff -level oversight,
information gathering, project guidance, technical
advice, input on the process and document and
milestone review and feedback
➢ This team will provide feedback from a staff
perspective
➢ This team will meet when required
• Aurora Team Project Manager
➢ Responsible for the overall management of the
project, including the Project Team and Advisory
Committee
➢ Responsible for all communication and liaison with
the DPRA team and the Advisory Committee
➢ Solicit and provide input/feedback on all draft
reports, deliverables and other work materials
➢ Provide access to other Town staff and Town
information
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Team Member Roles
and Responsibilities
. DPRA Project Manager
➢ Client liaison and relations
➢ Project oversight and management of consulting
team members
➢ Data, information and communications management
and integration
➢ Direction to the DPRA team
➢ Developing work plans and schedules
➢ Budget and financial management
➢ Assuring deliverables are in accordance with the
terms of the contract
DPRA Project Team
➢ Comprised of DPRA staff will provide project
management support, conduct research and writing,
technical advice.and support, prepare draft
deliverables, facilitate workshops, provide linkages
to Strategic Plan update, attend public events (as
required) and guide the process from beginning to
end.
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. Task One
. Initiation Meeting for Strategic Plan Update
(complete)
. Task Two
. Review Background Materials (in progress)
Interviews (draft questions attached, need to
confirm interviewees)
. Task Three
Environmental Scan/ SWOT (in progress)
. Tasks Four & Five
• Communication
Implementation
progress)
• Task Six
Strategy development and
Internal Workshops (in
. Strategic Plan Orientation Session (Scheduled
for Weeks of January 16 and week of January
23)
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. Task Seven
Develop Synthesis of Results (Inputs from
Tasks 2 6)
. Task Eight
. Second Series of Workshops with stakeholder
(early — mid February)
. Task Nine
Develop Draft Strategic Plan (March 06)
• Task Ten
Open House
. Task Eleven
. Prepare Final Draft of Plan
. Tasks Twelve & Thirteen
. Develop actions, performance measures and
implementation strategies
. Task Fourteen
. Present final Strategic Plan to Council and
community
. Task Fifteen
Project Management
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Immediate
Priorities/Next Steps
• Review of Relevant Documents
• Interview questionnaire
development and
implementation
• Communications Plan and
supporting Materials
• Orientation Working Sessions
and supporting materials
• Synthesis of Phase One
Information
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AGENDA ITEM
LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD
MEETING NO. 05-11
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2005
Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall,
1 Municipal Drive
Committee Members: Councillor Gaertner, Chair, Councillors Kean & Vrancic,
Diane Buchanan, Alan Dean, Stephen Dupuis, John Gallo,
Dawn Irwin, Al Wilson
Staff Attendees: Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services
Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary
Absent:
The meeting was cancelled at the request of the Chair.
ME
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AGENDA ITEM 3
'TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. AHC 05-08
SUBJECT: December 12, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
FROM: Bob McRoberts (Chair), Margaret Brevik, Diane Fergueson,
Councillor Nigel Kean, Walter Mestrinaro, John McIntyre,
Stan Rycombel, Councillor Ron Wallace
DATE: January 17, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
Committee Record
THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
Meeting held on December 12, 2005 be received for information and the
following recommendations be endorsed.
2. 268 Kennedy St. W.
THAT in accordance with the evaluation score, the committee does not consider
the building worthy of preservation; and
THAT the following conditions be included in any development agreement for the
property prior to the release of a demolition permit:
• the owner be requested to make the historically significant components of
the building available for salvage, at no cost to the Town, for the Heritage
Advisory Committee of Aurora Architectural Salvage program
• the owner be requested to allow the Town's Community Planner to
document the demolition of the building, by providing notice at least 2
days in advance of the demolition taking place, and to demolish the
building in such a way as the method of construction of the building would
be revealed for historical documentation purposes;
• that an interpretive plaque not be installed on the property.
ME
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January 17, 2006 - 2 - Report No. 05-08
3. Town Coordinated Heritage Workshop
THAT notice of the Municipally Sponsored "Old House Restoration Workshop"
scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Aurora Seniors Centre be
received; and
THAT notice be forwarded through the following means:
• Mail out to Heritage Property Owners in Aurora;
• Notice on the Town Page - Aurora/Newmarket Era Banner,
• Notice in the Auroran Newspaper;
• Notice to the Aurora Historical Society;
• Notice to local contractors and professionals who work with the restoration
of older homes;
• Notice to the 4 neighbouring municipal heritage advisory committees,
4. 32 - 34 Wellington St. E. - Application for Severance D10-18-05
THAT the suggested heritage conditions forwarded by the Community Planner to
the Committee of Adjustment concerning the application for severance D10-18-
05 and the heritage buildings at 32 and 34 Wellington St. E. be received and
endorsed, and
THAT the Community Planner bring forward a report concerning the designation
of the Doan House at 32 Wellington St. E. and the Dunham House at 34
Wellington St. E. to a future meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee; and
THAT the North East Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Area
boundary be extended to include the rear half of 32 Wellington St. E.
5. 89 Wells St. - Heritage Designation
THAT the Walter Grice House at 89 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act;
AND THAT Ms. Atkinson be thanked for her interest in preservation and
celebration of the heritage of her early 20=h Century Arts and Crafts style home.
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January 17, 2006 - 3 - Report No. 05-08
6. Town 97 Wells St. - Heritage Designation
THAT the house at 97 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act; and
THAT Joseph and Marcella Lawless be thanked for their interest in designation
of their home;
7. 938 St. John's Sideroad
THAT The Enos Lundy House, at 938 St. John's Sideroad East be designated
under Part 1V of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT the owner, Mattamy (Aurora) Limited be thanked for their commitment to
preservation of this significant heritage building.
8. 15032 Yonge St. - Heritage Designation
THAT Elmwood Lodge, the Reuben J. Kennedy House, at 15032 Yonge St. be
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT the owner, Richard Allen and Associates be thanked for their commitment
to preservation of this significant heritage building.
9. Doors Open Aurora Update
THAT the information concerning Doors Open Aurora be received as information.
10. 43 Metcalfe St. - Building Addition
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition at 43 Metcalfe St. be
received for information.
11. 53 Metcalfe St. - Building Addition
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition to 53 Metcalfe St, be
received for information.
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January 17, 2006 - 4 - Report No. 05-08
12. Correspondence
THAT correspondence items a, b, and c, be received for information; and
THAT the correspondence item from Ms. Mary Powel-Perryment be referred to
the next Committee meeting in January 2006.
13. High Tor Property- Bathurst St.
THAT the Town contact the Ontario Heritage Foundation to remind them as a
trust, any funds raised from the sale of any portion of the High Tor lands has to
go back into the property; and
THAT the Town looks forward to working with the OHF to ensure that any funds
received are expended on the subject property.
14. Committee Chair for 2006
THAT Stan Rycombel be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Chair for
2006.
15. Committee Vice Chair for 2006
THAT M. Brevik be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Vice Chair for
2006.
ATTACHMENTS
Committee Record 05-08
Prepared by: Bob Panizza, ext. 4221
Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
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HERITAGE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE of AURORA
RECORD
NO. 05-08
Committee: Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
Date: December 12, 2005
Time and Location: 8:10 p.m. Leksand Room, Town Hall
Note: The Heritage Committee meeting convened following the meeting of the
North East Old Aurora Heritage District Study Advisory Sub -Committee which was
scheduled to precede this meeting.
Committee Members: Bob McRoberts (Chair), Margaret Brevik,
Diane Fergueson, John McIntyre, Walter Mestrinaro,
Councillor Kean
Absent: Stan Rycombel, Councillor Ron Wallace
Staff:
Bob Panizza, Michael Seaman
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Kean
That the agenda be approved.
CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Moved by J. McIntyre
Seconded by M. Brevik
Seconded by Councillor Kean
That the minutes of the Aurora Heritage Committee No. 05-07 dated
November 14, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
None
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
North East Old Aurora Heritage District Study Advisory
Sub -Committee Meeting
This meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. preceding the regular Heritage Committee of
Aurora Meeting.
2. 268 Kennedy St. W.
Mr. D. Amborski representing the owner of the subject property was present and
advised that he was attending to respond to any inquiries regarding the property.
He also indicated that the property owner did not engage the services of an
engineer to determine if the building could be moved but elaborated that he had
conducted a due diligence review prior to proceeding with the development
application and that the subject property was not listed as part of the original
heritage inventory maintained by the Town.
Moved by J. McIntyre Seconded by M. Brevik
THAT in accordance with the evaluation score, the committee does not consider
the building worthy of preservation;
And that the following conditions be included in any development agreement for
the property prior to the release of a demolition permit:
the owner be requested to make the historically significant components of
the building available for salvage, at no cost to the Town, for the Heritage
Advisory Committee of Aurora Architectural Salvage program
the owner be requested to allow the Town's Community Planner to
document the demolition of the building, by providing notice at least 2
days in advance of the demolition taking place, and to demolish the
building in such a way as the method of construction of the building would
be revealed for historical documentation purposes;
• that an interpretive plaque not be installed on the property.
CARRIED
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3. Town Coordinated Heritage Workshop
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by W. Mestrinaro
THAT Notice of the Municipally Sponsored "Old House Restoration Workshop"
scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Aurora Seniors Centre be
received;
And That Notice be forwarded through the following means:
• Mail out to Heritage Property Owners in Aurora
• Notice on the Town Page — Aurora/Newmarket Era Banner
• Notice in the Auroran Newspaper;
• Notice to the Aurora Historical Society;
• Notice to local contractors and professionals who work with the restoration
of older homes;
• Notice to the 4 neighbouring municipal heritage advisory committees;
CARRIED
4. 32 — 34 Wellington St. E. — Application for Severance D10-18-05
Moved by J. McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the suggested heritage conditions forwarded by the Community Planner to
the Committee of Adjustment concerning the application for severance D10-18-
05 and the heritage buildings at 32 and 34 Wellington St. E. be received and
endorsed;
And that the Community Planner bring forward a report concerning the
designation of the Doan House at 32 Wellington St. E. and the Dunham House at
34 Wellington St. E. to a future meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee;
And that the North East Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Area
boundary be extended to include the rear half of 32 Wellington St. E.
CARRIED
5. 89 Wells St. — Heritage Designation
Moved by M. Brevik Seconded by D. Fergueson
THAT the Walter Grice House at 89 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act;
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AND THAT Ms. Atkinson be thanked for her interest in preservation and
celebration of the heritage of her early 20th Century Arts and Crafts style home.
CARRIED
6. 97 Wells St. — Heritage Designation
Moved by Councillor Kean
Seconded by W. Mestrinaro
THAT the house at 97 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act;
And that Joseph and Marcella Lawless be thanked for their interest in
designation of their home;
CARRIED
7. 938 St. John's Sideroad E. — Heritage Designation
Moved by J. McIntyre Seconded by M. Brevik
THAT The Enos Lundy House, at 938 St. John's Sideroad East be designated
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the owner, Mattamy (Aurora) Limited be thanked for their commitment to
preservation of this significant heritage building.
CARRIED
8. 15032 Yonge St. — Heritage Designation
Moved by Councillor Kean
Seconded by W. Mestrinaro
THAT Elmwood Lodge, the Reuben J. Kennedy House, at 15032 Yonge St. be
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And That the owner, Richard Allen and Associates be thanked for their
commitment to preservation of this significant heritage building.
CARRIED
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9. Doors Open Aurora Update
Moved by Councillor Kean
Seconded by D. Fergueson
THAT the information concerning Doors Open Aurora be received.
CARRIED
10. 43 Metcalfe St. - Building Addition
Moved by D. Fergueson
Seconded by J. McIntyre
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition to 43 Metcalfe St. be
received for information.
CARRIED
11. 53 Metcalfe St. - Building Addition
Moved by Councillor Kean
Seconded by W. Mestrinaro
THAT the information concerning the proposed second floor addition to 53
Metcalfe Street be received for information. .
12. Correspondence
Moved by D. Fergueson
CARRIED
Seconded by M. Brevik
THAT correspondence items a, b, and c be received for information
CARRIED
Moved by J. McIntyre Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT correspondence item from Ms. Mary Powel-Perryment be referred to the
next Committee meeting in January 2006.
CARRIED
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OTHER BUSINESS
High Tor Property — Bathurst St.
Mr. Mestrinaro advised that he is aware that the Region of York is proposing to
construct a reservoir on the High Tor Property located on east side of Bathurst
St. north of the railroad tracks, and that this property is a heritage property under
the jurisdiction of the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Moved by W. Mestrinaro Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Town contact the Ontario Heritage Foundation to remind them as a
trust, any funds raised from the sale of any portion of the High Tor lands has to
go back into the property;
And that the Town looks forward to working with the OHF to ensure that any
funds received are expended on the subject property.
CARRIED
Town Web Site
B. Panizza advised members that a focus group consisting of one representative
from each advisory committees is being formed in order to review the draft new
Town web site and comment back on the functionality of the site.
Members agreed that Mr. S. Rycombel be selected to be the Heritage Committee
representative.
Committee Chair for 2006
Moved by M. Brevik Seconded by W. Mestrinaro
THAT Stan Rycombel be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Chair for
2006
CARRIED
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Committee Vice Chair for 2006
Moved by W. Mestrinaro Seconded by D. Fergueson
THAT M. Brevik be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Vice Chair for
2006.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Panizza, Bob
From: Kean, Nigel (External Mail)
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 3:48 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: G.C. Jan 10th.
Bob,
After attending the Special Council Meeting in Newmarket on Jan. 4th, regarding the Stickwood Walker ECO
Homes I would ask that Council consider looking at such a plan in Aurora.lf Council decides against looking at
this perhaps we could ask our new Building Director when she starts to investigate the following.
1/ Has the R-2000 Standard of Building been implemented into the Building Code? Is there anything that
Council can do to put pressure on the Government to implement the standards.
2/ Can Council get a copy of Bill 51 if they desire as it has passed first reading and could help save energy.
3/ Can Aurora tie all future residential proposal to the fact that there may be a Hydra crunch in the near future?
It would be great if certain projects could be put on hold until the Hydro issue has been resolved.
4/ What is Power Stream doing to help residents realise the problems we all face if the Hydro problem gets
worse? Are they advertising any solutions to cut down on wastage?
Perhaps this could go on the agenda for discussion by Council and perhaps some creative ways to save
energy.
Thank You,
Nigel
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EXTRACT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-01
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2005
10. Correspondence from Councillor Kean
Re: Inquiries regarding Stickwood Walker ECO Homes
Genera! Committee recommends:
THAT this matter be deferred to the Council meeting of January 17, 2006.
CARRIED
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Ministry of Health Ministere de la Sante
and Long -Term Care et des Soins de longue,duree
Acute Services and Community Divisions des services an matiere de soins actifs
Health Divisions
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Central East Region
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Telephone- (906)954-4700-Te1ephone
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JAN 0 6 2006
Mr. John Rogers
Chief Administrative Officer
Aurora Seniors Centre (Town of Aurora)
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Dear Mr gers:
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Last year, the government unveiled an ambitious health reform plan. The success of that
plan is dependent in part on the enhancement of resources to strengthen care in the
community to relieve pressure on hospitals and improve health outcomes.
I am pleased to inform you that currently funded Older Adult Centres, governed under the
Elderly Persons Centres Act, will be receiving a one-time grant (as defined under section 5
of the Act) equivalent to 1.5% of their annual ministry subsidy. With this one-time grant, your
organization's revised annual ministry subsidy for 2005/06 will be $30,450.
I would like to take this opportunity to convey,the ministry's sincere appreciation for the
considerable contributions all members of your organization make in the provision of health
services in your communities.
Yours truly,
Michael Klejman
Regional Director
Central East Region
c: John Gutteridge, Treasurer
Hy Elizsoph, CEO, Central LHIN
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AGENDA ITEM ' �
DATE: January 12, 2006
TO: Mayor and Members of Council
FROM: S. Seibert, Planning and Development Services Department
RE: Servicing Allocation — Report #PL06-002
The General Committee had before its meeting of January ldour report PL06-002 dealing with the
Draft Servicing Allocation Policy. Several issues were raised with the draft policy and staff undertook to
provide alternatives relative to these matters. Attached is a copy of the proposed policy with
recommended additions to the policy and alternative wording shown in bold italics and wording that can
be removed shown in strikeout.
Hopefully this will assist Council in finalizing its position respecting the draft policy. Staff will complete
the matrix that formed part of the report based on the approved policy and submit this to an upcoming
Committee Meeting.
A
Director of Planning and Development Services
Attach.
S:1Planning000 GeneraRSecretarylServicingAllocationJan.12-06.doc
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Attachment 1
January 17, 2005
Policy for the Allocation of Servicing Capacity
All development that will have the effect of creating new or additional residential
dwelling units within the Town of Aurora and is subject to By-law 4721-05.D shall
be governed by this policy.
Servicing Allocation Policy
A) In this by Policy
i) "Servicing Capacity" means water and wastewater capacity within
the York Durham Servicing System as distributed by the Region of
York and allocated by the Town of Aurora.
B) No residential development will be given final approval pursuant to the
provisions of the Planning Act except in accordance with this policy.
C) Non residential development shall not require the specific allocation of
sevicing capacity but shall in all other respects .be subject to the Town's
policies, by-laws and conditions of approval pursuant to the provisions of
the Planning Act with respect to servicing availability. This does not
preclude the need to ensure that there is adequate capacity within the
Town's distribution system.
D) Council will be solely responsible for the allocation of servicing capacity to
developments. Developers groups may request that such capacity is
assigned to a property be transferred but the discretion to provide for any
such transfer shall rest with Council.
E) Applications that are incomplete (incomplete under the terms of the
Planning Act or incomplete based on studies required by the Town as
listed within the application review letter to the applicant) will not be
considered for allocation.
F) Applications for which a "file closure" letter has been sent will on the date
set out within the letter lose their allocation unless the closure date is
extended by staff.
G) Should several applications obtain equal rankings, Council may
authorize Staff to prorate the available allocation among the
applications. In addition, in appropriatesituations distribution may
be made on a pro -rated basis.
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H) Upon completion of the ranking matrix, Staff, based on total available
allocation, will determine a "cut-off" point to determine applications
that can proceed and those that are not suitable to be considered for
allocation. Applications that are not considered suitable for
allocation consideration must wait until additional allocation is
available or until a recommended or allocated application "loses" its
allocation.
1) Applications within the "2C - Northeast Aurora Planning Area" will
not be granted allocation or be included within the ranking matrix
until such time as a phasing strategy is approved by Council as part
of the Secondary Planning process for the "2C" lands.
Priority Criteria Ranking
The allocation of servicing capacity shall be based on the following:
(Each of the following criteria has been ranked on a scale of 1 to 3 with 3 being
the highest ranking).
1. Council shall give priority to those developers who front ended the
installation of serving infrastructure in order to promote the
development of the lands for which Council has prioritized (For
example key employment areas). (Ranking 3)
2. Council will give priority to environmentally sensitive developments that
restore, protect and enhance Natural Heritage Features is in
keeping with Official Plan and Provincial policies pertaining to
environmental protection. (Ranking 2) In addition conveyance to the
Town or other public authority of Natural Heritage sign,.f Gant Features
such as woodlots, wetlands etc will increase the Ranking to 3.
3. Council will give priority to projects that currently can be serviced, with
minimal or no municipal investment in infrastructure required. (Ranking
3).
4. Council will give priority to projects that further the Town's economic
development objectives (Ranking 2).
5. Applications that represent a logical expansion of the community are
favoured. (Ranking 2)
6. Applications that have satisfactory addressed all department and
agency comments will receive a Ranking of 3. Applications that have
not addressed all comments will receive a Ranking of 1 or 2 dependant
on status.
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7. Servicing Capacity will not be granted to any development unless it
conforms to the Official Plan, and such policies respecting urban
design, density etc. as may be contained within the Official Plan or
guidelines prepared in accordance with it and Council has approved
the development: (Ranking 0-3)
Council will retain a proportion of the allocation to ensure important projects
can proceed. The 200 units reserved for Historic Core infill reflects this
criteria. Such developments must comply with the Town's Urban Design and
heritage preservation objectives. (Currently applications under consideration
would utilize all of this capacity).
All development applications that meet the criteria must use capacity within a
reasonable timeframe in the application approvals chart below. Failure to use
the capacity within this timeframe will result in the loss of the allocation. In
addition the servicing allocation status list will be reviewed at least annually.
Application Type
Council Allocation
Trigger
Deadline for use
Allowable
Timeframe
Plan of Subdivision
Draft Approval
Registration
2 ears*
Plan of
Condominium
Draft approval
Permit issuance
12 months
Site Plan
Execution of the
agreement
Permit Issuance
18 months
Consent
Committee Decision
Permit issuance
18 months
* In addition the registered agreement shall contain a clause indicating a
date for which allocation is removed should permits not be issued. In addition
it is anticipated that larger subdivisions will phased and in this case the
conditions of draft plan approval shall require a phasing strategy which must
be adhered to in order to retain allocation for future phases.
Updates to the Official Plan Policies, Provincial Policies and other regulatory
policies may have the impact of changing the ranking of the allocation or
adding new priorities. These shall be incorporated into the annual review of
the allocation status list and this policy shall be revised accordingly.
The allocation criteria will be used to evaluate applications and based on this
evaluation a preliminary allocation chart will be prepared. Actual allocation will
however be subject to Council approval of the application at the appropriate
trigger date as set out in the above chart.
S:\Planning\D00 Generahservicing allocation\Servicing Allocation crieria Schedule A revised as per GC.doc
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AGENDA ITEM :I
'TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. PL06-009
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application
Terra Aurora Inc.
185 & 205 Industrial Parkway North
Lot 87, Plan 246
File: D14-02-06
FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
DATE: January 17, 2006
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of the proposed
application to Amend the Zoning By-law (File: D14-02-06), and schedule the
Public Planning Meeting for February 22, 2006,
BACKGROUND
Location/Land Use
The subject lands are located on Industrial Parkway North, just north of the Town of
Aurora Leisure Complex and Lambert Willson Park (see Figure 1). The subject
application to Amend the Zoning By-law will maintain the industrial function of the lands.
The subject lands have the following characteristics:
■ a total site area of 4.4 hectares (10.96 acres);
■ 234.73 metre frontage along Industrial Parkway North;
■ the subject lands have 3 driveway entrances off of Industrial Parkway North;
■ 2 existing buildings on the subject lands; and,
■ Environmental Protection Area (Holland River) and Public Open Space (Lambert
Willson Park) are located east of the subject lands.
Surrounding Uses
The surrounding land uses are as follows:
North: General Industrial zoned (M2) vacant industrial lands and other existing
employment uses;
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South: Existing institutional building (Town of Aurora Leisure Complex) and Public
Open Space (Lambert Willson Park);
East: Environmental Protection Area (Holland River) and Public Open Space
(Lambert Willson Park); and
West: General Industrial zoned (M2) buildings and other existing employment uses.
Official Plan
The Town of Aurora Official Plan designates the subject lands as 'Industrial', which
permits a wide range of industrial activities, including manufacturing, assembly,
fabrication, warehousing, utilities and wholesaling with limited accessory office, retail
and limited residential uses. The Official Plan also permits a limited number of
institutional and support uses for industrial areas such to criteria being met.
Zoning By-law
The Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 2213-78, as amended zones the subject lands as
"General Industrial (1\112)" zone. An amendment to the Zoning By-law will be required to
rezone the subject lands from the current zoning to a "Restricted Industrial (Ml)
Exception" zone to permit the subject proposal.
PROPOSAL
The owner has applied to the Town to amend the zoning on the subject lands from
"General Industrial (M2)" zone to a "Restricted Industrial (M1) Exception" zone. The
applicant is proposing to rezone the subject lands in order to permit a licensed child
care centre to operate in the southern existing building, municipally known as 185
Industrial Parkway North (see Figure 2). The rezoning would allow the use of the lands
for approximately 140 licensed child care spaces. The site specific zoning designation
proposed — "Restricted Industrial (M1) Exception" zone — will further maintain the
industrial function of the subject lands. It is noted that amending the zoning to an M1
exception zone would eliminate heavy industry as permitted uses, which would be
incompatible with. a day care function. The proposed M1 exception zone would allow
the existing light industrial uses on the subject lands to continue, which would be
compatible with a child care centre.
A second building, municipally known as 205 Industrial Parkway North, is also located
on the same property and is a minimum of 20.0 metres away from the building subject
to this application for a child care centre. The present use of 205 Industrial Parkway
North (AIIM — Printing Company) will be unchanged and no new structures are
proposed on the subject lands.
PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT
The subject proposal is consistent with the provisions for the Provincial Policy Statement.
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SERVICING ALLOCATION
Not applicable.
OPTIONS
Not applicable.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Not applicable.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The Strategic Plan contains objectives to ensure high quality, comprehensive
community planning to protect the overall investment of citizens in the community.
Critical review of the subject application through the Zoning By-law Amendment process
will facilitate this objective.
CONCLUSIONS
An application has been submitted to Amend the Zoning on the subject lands from
"General Industrial (M2)" zone to a "Restricted Industrial (MI) Exception" zone in order
to permit a licensed child care centre to operate in an existing building. Staff
recommends that Council receive as information the overview of the proposed
Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (File: D14-02-06) and schedule the subject
application for the February 22, 2006 Public Planning Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 — Location Plan
Figure 2 — Site Plan
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
The subject application was reviewed at the Management Team Meeting of January 11,
2006.
Prepared by. Leigh Ann Wiseman, Junior Planner
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S Sei e , M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director` f Planning and Development Services