AGENDA - Special Council - 20060307SPECIAL COUNCIL
EETING
TUESDAY, MAIN 7, 2006
7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN NALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
03/03/06
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 06-08
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
Ill CONSIDERATION OF ITEM REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. PL06-033 — Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning (pg. 1)
By-law and Application for Site Plan Approval
Priestly Holding Corp. (Montessori School)
IV READING OF BY --LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4781.06.D BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-1)
adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 62
Special Council Meeting No. 06-08
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Page 2 of 3
4780-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-11)
amend By-law No. 2213-
78, as amended, being the
Zoning By-law of the Town
of Aurora.
(Part of Lot 80,
Concession 1, EYS, Block
5 of Plan 65M-2976 and
Block 45 of Plan 65M-
3461)
4782.06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-15)
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From
the Special Council
Meeting 06-08 on March 7,
2006.
V ADJOURNMENT
Special Council Meeting No. 06-08 Page 3 of 3
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM
1. PL06-033 —Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning (pg. 1)
By-law and Application for Site Plan Approval
Priestly Holding Corp. (Montessori School)
Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
Block 5 of Plan 65M-2976 and Block 45 of Plan 65M-3461
Files D09-04-05, D14-17-05 & D11-02-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 62 (By-law 4781-06.D) and
approve implementing Zoning By-law Amendment being By-law
4780.06.D; and
THAT Report PL06-033 be received as information and that, subject to the
resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and
securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development
Services to execute a Site Plan Agreement between Priestly Holding
Corporation and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of a one
storey 700m2 (7,535 ft2) Montessori School.
SPECIAL COUNCIL - MARCH 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM
� TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL No. PL06-033
SUBJECT: Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and
Application for Site Plan Approval
Priestly Holding Corp. (Montessori School)
Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S, Block 5 of Plan 65M-2976 and
Block 45 of Plan 65114-3461
Files: D09-04-05, D14-17-05 & Dll-02-06
FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
DATE: March 7, 2006
THAT Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 62 (By-law 4781-06.D) and approve
implementing Zoning By-law Amendment being By-law 4780.06.D; and,
THAT Report PL06-033 be received as information and that, subject to the
resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities,
Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services to execute
a Site Plan Agreement between Priestly Holding. Corporation and the Town of
Aurora to permit the construction of a one storey 700m2 (7,535 ft2) Montessori
School.
BACKGROUND
A Public Planning Meeting was held regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning
By -Law Amendment applications on February 22, 2006. One member of the public
attended that meeting and inquired about the size of the retaining wall that will be built
between her property and the subject property as a result of the development of the
site. The resident appeared satisfied with the applicant's response. Council passed the
following resolution regarding the applications:
"That Council approve in principle the applications as outlined in report PL06-028 in
addition to the existing commercial uses of the property, to allow for future
redevelopment of the property for commercial purposes thereby providing convenience
commercial services for the surrounding neighbourhood as was originally contemplated
by the secondary plan."
Staff have drafted the official plan amendment and the implementing zoning by-law
amendment documents as per Council's resolution and are attached to this report for
Council's review and consideration.
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Location/Land Use
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No. PL06-033
The subject property is located at the north-west corner of Baview Avenue and the
northerly leg of Stone Road. It is legally described as Part of Lot 80, Concession 1,
E.Y.S, Block 5 of Plan 65M-2976 and Block 45 of Plan 65M-3461. The property has the
following characteristics:
a total site area of 0.45 hectares (1.10 acres);
• road frontages on Bayview Avenue and Stone Road;
• an existing house and detached garage to be demolished (no heritage status);
and,
• several mature trees.
Surrounding Land Uses
The surrounding land uses are as follows:
North: existing residential lands;
South: Stone Road, beyond which are existing residential lands;
East: Bayview Avenue, beyond which are vacant lands zoned "Rural General (RU-3iii)
Exception Zone"; and,
West: existing residential lands.
PROPOSAL
The subject applications proposes a Montessori School and accessory uses on the
subject lands. Details of this proposal are as follows:
• 6 teaching classrooms in a one storey building with a gross floor area of 700 m2
(7,535 ft2);
• a tot lot to be located at the rear of the proposed building on the north west side
of the property;
• 28 parking spaces provided (inclusive of one handicap space); and,
sole access is proposed via a full moves access from Stone Road.
Official Plan
The subject property is designated "UR Convenience Commercial Centre" on
Schedule 'AA' within the North Bayview Residential Neighbourhood Secondary Plan
(OPA # 61). As per Council's resolution, the official plan amendment has been drafted
to retain the commercial designation of the site and add the uses proposed by the
applicant. Provisions regarding urban design have been included to ensure the
proposed development integrates with the existing surrounding residential area. A
provision regarding access from Stone Road has also been included in the amendment
to ensure that if and when the site is redeveloped for commercial purposes that access
is evaluated in the context of a commercial development.
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It should be noted that the Official Plan Amendment application was circulated to the
Region of York and it was exempted from Regional approval.
Zoning By-law
The subject property is currently zoned "Rural General (RUI), Local Commercial
(H)CI-3 Exception Zone and Holding (H)" within the Town of Aurora By -Law 2213-78,
as amended. The proposed zoning for this development meets the development
standards of the general Institutional zone category, with the exception of the permitted
uses. The permitted uses of the Institutional zone category does not include a
Montessori School, therefore this use and related accessory uses will be permitted on a
site specific basis.
The applicant is also requesting relief from the general provisions of the by-law with
respect to buffer strip requirements and the definition of landscaping. The applicant is
proposing a minimum 3.0 metre wide landscaped buffer around the perimeter of the
property which includes, along the south property boundary, a retaining wall which does
not meet the buffer strip requirements and the definition of landscaping as per Sections
6.31.2 and 3.64 of the Town's by-law. Through the site plan review process, the
applicant has provided a landscape plan that illustrates appropriate and satisfactory
landscape treatment of the site. Therefore, Staff has no objection to the relief of these
provisions and have included provisions to allow a minimum landscape requirement of a
3.0 metre wide landscape buffer strip which may include a retaining wall within the site
specific zoning provisions.
Finally, while the applicant meets the Institutional zone category standards in terms of
building height, staff feel that it is appropriate to impose a maximum building height.
This is premised on the fact that the proposed building was presented to both the public
and Council as a one storey building (inclusive of the roof approximately 8 metres in
height) and as a result the expectation is that a one storey building will be built there.
Staff are proposing a 9.0 metre maximum building height be imposed. A 9 metre
building height provides for some flexibility given that the site plan has not been
finalized and changes in the design of the building (i.e. addition of dormers which may
increase the pitch/height of the roof slightly) yet will maintain a height of building that is
comparable to the 2 storey residential buildings surrounding the subject property.
Based on the aforementioned, this provision will be incorporated into the site specific
zoning for this property.
PLANNING COMMENTS
The proposed Official Plan Amendment and implementing Zoning By-law (Appendix 1
and 2) have been drafted and are attached to this report for Council's review and
consideration. Subject to any concerns/issues being raised, Staff recommends that the
aforementioned be adopted and/or enacted.
With regard to the site plan application, staff are awaiting a revised site plan
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submission. The comments from the first submission were of a minor and technical
nature and Staff expect that the next submission will satisfy the outstanding issues.
Urban Design
The proposed building will have a brick exterior which is consistent with the surrounding
residential homes in the area. Architectural elements that have been proposed such as
a framed porch, dormers, decorative louvers and a sloped roof line will contribute to the
residential look of the building.
Access and Parking
Access and parking have been evaluated through the site plan process by both the
Town's Public Works Department and the Region of York. Access and on -site vehicular
circulation are considered satisfactory and appropriate and meets the requirements of
both the Town and the Region of York. 28 parking spaces have been provided which
exceeds the by-law requirements for parking.
Landscaping
A landscape plan has been reviewed by Leisure Services Staff. Appropriate
landscaping and screening from the abutting residential properties has been
demonstrated. There are approximately 12 mature trees on the subject property that
will have to be removed as a result of this development. The existing location of these
trees would make it very difficult to develop the property as a number of them are
located toward the centre of the property where the property will be graded down and
where the proposed building and parking will be located. Relocation of these trees were
not possible given the size of the maple trees (too large) and according to a tree
inventory and assessment provided by the applicant, the spruce trees were in poor
condition and would not be suited for relocation. However, the site will be planted with a
total of 28 trees and will have gained an additional 16 trees in total (12 deciduous and 4
coniferous). Staff have requested that sugar maple trees be among the deciduous tree
species in an effort to replace the maple trees that have been lost on the site. These
trees will primarily be located along the periphery of the property and will eventually
function as screening for the abutting properties.
Copies of the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Building Elevations are attached to this
report as Figures 2, 3 and 4. Minor changes will be made to these plans but they will be
generally consistent with the attached plans. Given the applicant's desire to proceed
expeditiously with this application, staff also recommends that Council delegate site
plan approval to the Director of Planning and Development Services at this time.
OPTIONS
With respect to the Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
applications, Council has the option of either approving the site specific Official Plan
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March 7, 2006 - 5 - Report No. PL06-033
Amendment No. 62 and Zoning By -Law 4780.06.D or directing staff to modify either of
the aforementioned documents.
With respect to the Site Plan Application, Council has the option of authorizing the
Director of Planning and Development Services to execute the site plan agreement
subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and receipt of the appropriate fees and
securities. Staff are satisfied that all outstanding issues can be adequately addressed
through the remaining site plan review process. Council also has the option of referring
the application back to Council for site plan approval.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications associated with this application.
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.
Review of the subject applications through the official plan and zoning by-law
amendment process facilitates this objective.
CONCLUSION
Based on the aforementioned, staff recommends adoption and
attached Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment.
the applicant in proceeding with the proposed development, Staff als
FIGURES
Figure 1 - Location Plan
Figure 2 - Site Plan
Figure 3 - Landscape Plan
Figure 4 - Building Elevations
APPENDICES
Appendix 1- Draft Copy of Official Plan Amendment No. 62
Appendix 2- Draft Copy of By-law 4780.06.D
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team meeting of March 1, 2006
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March 7, 2006 - 6 - Report No. PL06-033
Prepared by. Deborah Giannetta, M.Sc.PI.
Planner, Extension 4347
Su ei ert, MCIP, RPP
rector of Planning and Land Development Services
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LOCATION PLAN
APPLICANT: PRIESTLY( HOLDING CORP. AuRoRA
(MONTESSORI SCHOOL) SUBJECT LANDS
FILES: D09-04-06 & D14-17-06
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APPENDIX 1
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFAURORA
By-law Number 4789.06.D.
BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 62
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, under Section 17 (6) of the Planning
Act, RSO 1990 Chapter P. 13 as amended, hereby enacts as follows:
Official Plan Amendment No. 62 for the Town of Aurora, consisting of the attached
explanatory text and schedules, is hereby adopted.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Corporation to execute
under the Corporate Seal such documents as may be required for the above
purposes.
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 74h DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 7th DAY OF MARCH 2O06.
T. JONES, MAYOR
K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
Note: In accordance with the Regional Official Plan Amendment #9, as approved by By-law
A-0265-1999-0.71, this amendment is exempt from Regional approval. In this regard,
the Town of Aurora is the signing authority.
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AMENDMENT NO. 62
TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAN
FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA
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AMENDMENT NO. 62
TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE
TOWN OF AURORA PLANNING AREA
The Amendment No. 62 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora Planning Area which
was adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora is hereby approved
under Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990
T. Jones, Mayor
K. Ewart, Deputy Clerk
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AMENDMENT NO. 62
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA
STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS
PAGE
PART 1
—THE PREAMBLE 1
1.0
Introduction 1
2.0
Purpose of the Amendment 1
3.0
Location 1
4.0
Basis of the Amendment 1
PART 2 —THE AMENDMENT
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Details of the Amendment
3.0 Implementation and Interpretation
Schedule "A" - Land Use Plan
3
3
3
4
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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 OF THE AMENDMENT
The purpose of this amendment is to change the provisions of the "Convenience Commercial
Centre" land use designation on the subject lands shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto
and forming part of this amendment to establish site specific policies to also permit the use of
the lands for a Montessori School (a Public, Private, or Commercial school) and accessory
uses.
3.0 LOCATION
The lands affected by this amendment are located in Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S., in
the Town Aurora. The subject lands are located on the north-west corner of the northerly leg
of Stone Road and Bayview Avenue and are comprised of approximately 0.48 hectares of .
land.
4.0 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT
Council has enacted this amendment in response to the following:
4.1 An application has been made by The Priestly Holding Corporation, to develop the
subject lands for institutional uses. It is the intent that the lands will be used for a
Montessori School and accessory uses.
4.2 The subject lands are currently used for residential purposes, and are designated
"Convenience Commercial Centre", as shown on Schedule "AA" to North Bayview
Residential Neighbourhood (Cat -Tail) Secondary Plan Area (OPA 61).
4.3 Under the current Official Plan designation "Convenience Commercial Centre" the
following uses are permitted:
"basic shopping and personal services required on an immediate and day-to-
day basis. This may include such neighbourhood scale establishments as
convenience, grocery and variety stores, cleaners, video rentals, banks.
restaurants, personal services, child care centres, neighbourhood related
social services and residential uses on upper floors, not, however, afull-sized
supermarket or warehouse drugstore."
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4.4 The proposed institutional development is compatible with the other existing
residential uses to the north, west and south, and with the rural and residential
uses to the east.
4.5 Bayview Avenue is designated as a major arterial road and Stone Road is
designated as a minor collector road within the North Bayview Residential
Neighbourhood (Cat -Tail) Secondary Plan Area (OPA 61). No access from
Bayview Avenue will be permitted for the Institutional use of the lands. Access to
the subject lands shall be provided from Stone Road, in a Town approved
location. Attention will be given to all forms of transportation access and to the
provision of safe and convenient pedestrian and vehicular access to the subject
lands.
4.6 The subject lands are serviced by all utilities and the YRT transit system.
4.7 Appropriate aesthetics will be incorporated into the design of the building through
the site plan approval process. Parking, setbacks, landscaping and buffering,
lighting and signage can be considered in the design of the site to satisfy and
meet the needs of area residents and objectives of the municipality.
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PART 2 - THE AMENDMENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
All of this part of the document entitled Part 2 —
text and attached map, designated Schedule
Amendment No. 62 to the Official Plan for the
2.0 DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Amendment, consisting of the following
"A" (Detailed Land Use Plan), constitutes
Town of Aurora.
The Official Plan of the Town of Aurora is hereby amended as follows:
Item(1) Section 3.2.1— Convenience Commercial Centre of the North Bayview
Residential Neighbourhood (Cat -Tail) Secondary Plan Area (OPA 61) is
hereby amended by adding subsection 3.2.1.1 to the end of that Section as
follows:
3.2.1.1 Site Specific Policies (Official Plan Amendment 62)
In addition to the provisions of Section 3.2.1 of the North Bayview
Residential Neighbourhood Secondary Plan — Official Plan
Amendment No. 61, the following additional policies apply to the
property designated "Convenience Commercial Centre', described as
Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, and shown on Schedule "A" attached
hereto:
a) The lands may be developed for a Montessori type school or
similar private or commercial type school and related accessory
uses.
b) Council shall require high standards in design, implemented
through the site plan approval process, which ensure that the
design of the institutional building(s) encourages both safe
vehicular and pedestrian access to the site, and that the design of
the building(s) and roof treatment are compatible with the
surrounding land uses. A controlling architect may be retained by
the Town to review the site plan application and the cost of such
shall be borne by the applicant.
c) A high standard of signage, lighting, street furniture and other
appurtenances shall be required.
d) The design shall ensure that parking areas are landscaped, and
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screened around the edges to be visually attractive.
e) Access to the site for a Montessori School and related uses shall
only be from Stone Road. Access for any other use of the site shall
be subject to review and approval from the Region of York.
f) To ensure the implementation of the above urban design measures,
Council may enact site specific zoning standards which establish
appropriate setbacks to ensure building envelopes are well defined
and developed as intended.
g) Unless precluded, altered, or exempted by any policies contained
herein, all of the relevant policies of the Official Plan shall apply to
the development contemplated by Schedule "A" attached hereto'.
3.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 The implementation and interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance with
the respective policies of the Aurora Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and any Site Plan
Agreement.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Re: Official Plan Amendment No. 62
Official Plan Amendment No. 62 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend the Town of Aurora Official Plan, as amended, to establish site specific policies
applicable to the subject lands being Part Lot 80, Concession 1 E.Y.S., to permit the
development of a Montessori type school or similar private or commercial type school and
other related accessory uses. Specific policies have been Included in the amendment to
regulate such matters as parking, access, landscaping and urban design standards. The
Official Plan policies shall be implemented byway of a site specific zoning by-law.
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APPENDIX 2
Priestly Holding Corporation
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4780-06.D
BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of
Aurora.
(Part of Lot 80, Concession 1,
EYS, Block 5 of Plan 65M-2976
and Block 45 of Plan 65M-3461)
WHEREAS it Is deemed advisable to amend By-law2213-78,
AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN
OF AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the zoning category applying to the lands shown in hatching on
Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby amended
from "Local Commercial Holding (H)C1-3 Exception Zone", 'Rural (RU) Zone",
and "Holding (H) Zone" to "Institutional (1-21) Exception Zone".
2. THAT the following be added as Section 28.320 'Institutional (I-21)
Exception Zone".
28.3.20 "INSTITUTIONAL (1-21) EXCEPTION ZONE"
28.3.20.1 USES PERMITTED
- a Public, Private, or Commercial school;
- a daycare centre as an accessory use; and,
- accessory related uses to the above.
28.3.20 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
28.3.20.1 Lot Specifications
In accordance with the provisions of Section 28.2.1.
28.3.20.2 Siting Specifications
In accordance with the provisions of Section 28.2.2 hereof.
28.3.20.3 Building Specifications
In accordance with the provisions of Section 28.2.3 hereof with the
exception that the building height shall be a maximum of 9.0
metres.
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By-law 4780.06.D
Page 2 of 3
28.3.20.4 Landscaping
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.31.2, and any other
provisions of By-law 2213-78, as amended, a minimum 3,0 metre
wide buffer landscape strip shall be provided along the perimeter of
the property, except at approved driveway and ramp locations.
This buffer landscape strip shall be used for no other purpose than
landscaping In accordance with the approved site plan.
Notwithstanding the above, and the provisions of Section 3.64, for
the purposes of this section such landscaping may Include a
retaining wall.
3. THAT no part of this By-law will come into force until the provisions of the
Planning Act have been complied with, but subject to such provisions the
By-law will take effect from the day of passing thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 7th DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED 71b DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law No. 4780.06.D
By-law Number 4780.06.D has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law 2213-78, the Zoning By-law in effect In the Town Aurora, to
rezone the subject lands from "Local Commercial Holding (H)C1-3 Exception
Zone", 'Rural (RU) Zone" and "Holding (H) Zone" to "Institutional (1-21) Exception
Zone". The purpose of the amendment is to permit the development of the
subject lands for a Montessori School, or other similar type of private, public or
commercial school, and accessory uses thereto Including offices, playground,
daycare centre, and other related uses. Site specific permitted uses and
landscaping requirements have been imposed.
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TOWN OF AURORA THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 4780.06.D
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Lot $0, Concession 1 EYS PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF , 2006.
B. PANIZZA, CLERK
T. JONES, MAYOR
® LANDS SUBJECT TO REZONING FROM "(H) C7.7" TO "1-21"
`{,tyi[zgt LANDS SUBJECT TO REZONING FROM "RU" TO.9-21"
LANDS SUBJECT TO REZONING FROM "H" TO "1-21"
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4781.06.D.
BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 62
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, under Section 17 (6) of the Planning
Act, RSO 1990 Chapter P. 13 as amended, hereby enacts as follows:
Official Plan Amendment No. 62 for the Town of Aurora, consisting of the attached
explanatory text and schedules, is hereby adopted.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Corporation to execute
under the Corporate Seal such documents as may be required for the above
purposes.
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 7' DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 7fn DAY OF MARCH 2O06.
T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
Note: In accordance with the Regional Official Plan Amendment #9, as approved by By-law
A-0265-1999-0.71, this amendment is exempt from Regional approval. In this regard,
the Town of Aurora is the signing authority.
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AMENDMENT NO. 62
TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAN
FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA
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AMENDMENT NO. 62
TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE
TOWN OF AURORA PLANNING AREA
The Amendment No. 62 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora Planning Area which
was adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora is hereby approved
under Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990
Date:
T. Jones, Mayor
K. Ewart, Deputy Clerk
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AMENDMENT NO. 62
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA
STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS
PAGE
PART 1
—THE PREAMBLE 1
1.0
Introduction 1
2.0
Purpose of the Amendment 1
3.0
Location 1
4.0
Basis of the Amendment 1
PART 2—THE AMENDMENT
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Details of the Amendment
3.0 Implementation and Interpretation
Schedule "A" - Land Use Plan
3
3
3
4
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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 documenfs preparation. It is for
explanatory purposes only and does not form part of the Amendment.
2.0 PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
The purpose of this amendment is to change the provisions of the "Convenience Commercial
Centre" land use designation on the subject lands shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto
and forming part of this amendment to establish site specific policies to also permit the use of
the lands for a Montessori School (a Public, Private, or Commercial school) and accessory
uses.
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The lands affected bythis amendment are located in Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S., in
the Town Aurora. The subject lands are located on the north-west corner of the northerly leg
of Stone Road and Bayview Avenue and are comprised of approximately 0.48 hectares of
land.
4.0 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT
Council has enacted this amendment in response to the following:
4.1 An application has been made by The Priestly Holding Corporation, to develop the
subject lands for institutional uses. It is the intent that the lands will be used for a
Montessori School and accessory uses.
4.2 The subject lands are currently used for residential purposes, and are designated
"Convenience Commercial Centre", as shown on Schedule "AA" to North Bayview
Residential Neighbourhood (Cat -Tail) Secondary Plan Area (OPA 61).
4.3 Under the current Official Plan designation "Convenience Commercial Centre" the
following uses are permitted:
"basic shopping and personal services required on an immediate and day-to-
day basis. This may include such neighbourhood scale establishments as
convenience, grocery and variety stores, cleaners, video rentals, banks.
restaurants, personal services, child care centres, neighbourhood related
social services and residential uses on upper floors, not, however, a full-sized
supermarket or warehouse drugstore."
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4.4 The proposed institutional development is compatible with the other existing
residential uses to the north, west and south, and with the rural and residential
uses to the east.
4.5 Bayview Avenue is designated as a major arterial road and Stone Road is
designated as a minor collector road within the North Bayview Residential
Neighbourhood (Cat -Tail) Secondary Plan Area (OPA 61). No access from
Bayview Avenue will be permitted for the Institutional use of the lands. Access to
the subject lands shall be provided from Stone Road, in a Town approved
location. Attention will be given to all forms of transportation access and to the
provision of safe and convenient pedestrian and vehicular access to the subject
lands.
4.6 The subject lands are serviced by all utilities and the YRT transit system.
4.7 Appropriate aesthetics will be incorporated into the design of the building through
the site plan approval process. Parking, setbacks, landscaping and buffering,
lighting and signage can be considered in the design of the site to satisfy and
meet the needs of area residents and objectives of the municipality.
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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" (Detailed Land Use Plan), constitutes
Amendment No. 62 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora.
2.0 DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Official Plan of the Town of Aurora is hereby amended as follows:
Item (1) Section 3.2.1— Convenience Commercial Centre of the North Bayview
Residential Nelghbourhood (Cat -Tail) Secondary Plan Area (OPA 61) is
hereby amended by adding subsection 3.2.1.1 to the end of that Section as
follows:
3.2.1.1 Site Specific Policies (Official Plan Amendment 62)
In addition to the provisions of Section 3.2.1 of the North Bayview
Residential Neighbourhood Secondary Plan — Official Plan
Amendment No. 61, the following additional policies apply to the
property designated "Convenience Commercial Centre", described as
Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, and shown on Schedule "A" attached
hereto:
a) The lands may be developed for a Montessori type school or
similar private or commercial type school and related accessory
uses.
b) Council shall require high standards in design, implemented
through the site plan approval process, which ensure that the
design of the institutional building(s) encourages both safe
vehicular and pedestrian access to the site, and that the design of
the building(s) and roof treatment are compatible with the
surrounding land uses. A controlling architect may be retained by
the Town to review the site plan application and the cost of such
shall be borne by the applicant.
c) A high standard of signage, lighting, street furniture and other
appurtenances shall be required.
d) The design shall ensure that parking areas are landscaped, and
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screened around the edges to be visually attractive.
e) Access to the site for a Montessori School and related uses shall
only be from Stone Road. Access for any other use of the site shall
be subject to review and approval from the Region of York.
f) To ensure the implementation of the above urban design measures,
Council may enact site specific zoning standards which establish
appropriate setbacks to ensure building envelopes are well defined
and developed as intended.
g) Unless precluded, altered, or exempted by any policies contained
herein, all of the relevant policies of the Official Plan shall apply to
the development contemplated by Schedule "A" attached hereto".
3.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 The implementation and interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance with
the respective policies of the Aurora Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and any Site Plan
Agreement.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Re: Official Plan Amendment No. 62
Official Plan Amendment No. 62 has the following purpose and effect
To amend the Town of Aurora Official Plan, as amended, to establish site specific policies
applicable to the subject lands being Part Lot 80, Concession 1 E.Y.S., to permit the
development of a Montessori type school or similar private or commercial type school and
other related accessory uses. Specific policies have been included in the amendment to
regulate such matters as parking, access, landscaping and urban design standards. The
Official Plan policies shall be implemented by way of a site specific zoning by-law.
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Priestly Holding Corporation
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4780-06.D
BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of
Aurora.
(Part of Lot 80, Concession 1,
EYS, Block 5 of Plan 65M-2976
and Block 45 of Plan 65M.3461)
WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to amend By-law 2213-78,
AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN
OF AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the zoning category applying to the lands shown in hatching on
Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby amended
from "Local Commercial Holding (H)C1-3 Exception Zone", 'Rural (RU) Zone",
and "Holding (H) Zone" to "Institutional (1-21) Exception Zone".
2. THAT the following be added as Section 28.3.20 "Institutional (1-21)
Exception Zone". -
28.3.20 'INSTITUTIONAL (1.21) EXCEPTION ZONE"
28.3.20.1 USES PERMITTED
- a Public, Private, or Commercial school;
- a daycare centre as an accessory use; and,
- accessory related uses to the above.
28.3.20 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
28.3.20.1 Lot Specifications
In accordance with the provisions of Section 28.2.1.
28.3.20.2 Siting Specifications
In accordance with the provisions of Section 28.2.2 hereof.
28.3.20.3 Building Specifications
In accordance with the provisions of Section 28.2.3 hereof with the
exception that the building height shall be a maximum of 9.0
metres.
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28.3.20.4 Landscaping
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.31.2, and any other
provisions of By-law 2213-78, as amended, a minimum 3.0 metre
wide buffer landscape strip shall be provided along the perimeter of
the property, except at approved driveway and ramp locations.
This buffer landscape strip shall be used for no other purpose than
landscaping in accordance with the approved site plan.
Notwithstanding the above, and the provisions of Section 3.64, for
the purposes of this section such landscaping may include a
retaining wall.
3. THAT no part of this By-law will come into force until the provisions of the
Planning Act have been complied with, but subject to such provisions the
By-law will take effect from the day of passing thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 7th DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED 7�^ DA Y OF MARCH, 2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law No. 4780.06.D
By-law Number 4780.06.D has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law 2213-78, the Zoning By-law in effect In the Town Aurora, to
rezone the subject lands from "Local Commercial Holding (H)C1-3 Exception
Zone", "Rural (RU) Zone" and "Holding (H) Zone" to "Institutional (1-21) Exception
Zone". The purpose of the amendment is to permit the development of the
subject lands for a Montessori School, or other similar type of private, public or
commercial school, and accessory uses thereto including offices, playground,
daycare centre, and other related uses. Site specific permitted uses and
landscaping requirements have been imposed.
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TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Lot 80, Concession 1 EYS
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO.4780.06.0
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF ,2006.
B. PANIZZA, CLERK
T. JONES, MAYOR
® LANDS SUBJECT TO REZONING FROM "(H) C1-3" TO "1-21"
I':' "' "s'% LANDS SUBJECT TO REZONING FROM "RU" TO "1-21"
EmLANDS SUBJECT TO REZONING FROM "H" TO 1-21"
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4782-06. C
BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From
the Special Council
Meeting 06-08 on March
7, 2006.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the action of the Council at its meeting held on March 7, 2006 in respect to
each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at the
said meeting is, except.where prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is
required, hereby adopted ratified and confirmed.
2. THAT the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in
that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate
seal to all such documents.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 7f6 DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 7�" DAY OF MARCH 2O06.
T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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