AGENDA - Special Council - 20061219PUBLIC PLANNING
AGENDA
N0.06-31
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CNAMBERS
AURORA TOWN NALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
15/12/06
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TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 06-31
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
II APPROVAL OFAGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
III PLANNING APPLICATIONS
IV READING OF BYLAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4876-06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm pg. 12
Actions by Council Resulting
From This Meeting - Tuesday,
December 19, 2006.
V ADJOURNMENT
Special Council Public Planning Meeting No. 06-31 Page 2 of 2
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
AGENDA ITEMS
1. PL06-128 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application pg. 1
Prato Estates Inc.
Part 1, 65R-25216, Part 3, 65R-25800 and Part of Lot 22,
Concession 2, E.Y.S.
File D14-15-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PL06-128 be received as information and that Council determine
its position with respect to the application, subject to public comments
received.
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING DECEMBER 19, 2006
. *TOWN OF AURORA
PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING No. PL06-128
SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Prato Estates Inc.
Part 1, 65R-25216, Pan` 3, 65R-25800 and Part of Lot 22, Concession 2,
E.Y.S.
File Number. D14-15-06
FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
DATE: December 19th, 2006
RECOMMENDATION
THAT report PL06-128 be received as information and that Council determine their
position with respect to the application, subject to public comments received.
BACKGROUND
Location/Land Use
The subject lands are located on the east side of Bayview Avenue, approximately 300 m
(1000 ft.) north of Wellington Street. The plan of subdivision was given draft plan approval
on August 3, 2001, and form part of the Phase 3 lands of Prato Estates. (see Figure 1)
Surrounding Uses
North: Residential,
South: Residential,
East: Residential;
West: Residential.
Official Plan
The subject lands are designated "Low -Medium Density Residential' by the 'Bayview
Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan". This designation provides for a range of residential
dwelling types, including single detached dwellings. The policies also state that the
residential neighbourhood shall integrate the natural amenity area of the East Holland
River Valley through public access points. The proposal is consistent with the policies of
the Secondary Plan by proposing single detached dwellings and by providing a walkway
connection to the wildlife park lands. Therefore, an amendment will not be required to
facilitate the subject application.
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Zoning By-law
The lands are zoned "Major Open Space (0-9) Exception Zone" and "Detached Dwelling
Second Density Residential Holding (H) R2-72 Exception". The proposed uses are not
permitted in the By-law.
PROPOSAL
The applicant has applied to the Town to amend the Zoning By-law. The requested
changes include: (see Figure 2)
to rezone the subject lands from "Major Open Space (0-9) Exception Zone" to
"Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential Holding (H) R2-74 Exception
Zone" to permit five detached lots fronting River Ridge Blvd.;
(see Figure 2, area A)
to rezone two parcels of land from Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential
Holding (H) R2-72 Exception Zone" to "Detached Dwelling Second Density
Residential Holding (H) R2-74 Exception Zone" to correct the zoning map schedule
fronting River Ridge Blvd. and Mavrinac Blvd.; and
(see Figure 2, area B)
■ to rezone the lands from "Major Open Space (0-9) Exception Zone" to "Detached
Dwelling Second Density Residential Holding (H) R2-71 Exception Zone" to
remove the requirements for a walkway fronting Tonner Cres.
(see Figure 2, area Ci and Cii)
COMMENTS
Planning Considerations
■ to rezone the subject lands from "Major Open Space (0-9) Exception Zone"
to "Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential Holding (H) R2-74
Exception Zone" to permit five detached lots fronting River Ridge Blvd.
(see Figure 2, area A)
After draft approval (see Draft Plan, Figure 4, area A), it was determined that the entire
block was not required for stormwater management purposes. The applicant has requested
five additional detached dwelling lots located in the surplus stormwater management pond
lands fronting River Ridge Boulevard (see Figure 3, area A). The Region of York and the
Town of Aurora have confirmed that adequate servicing capacity (e.g. water, storm and
sanitary) is available, and the Town of Aurora has allocated such capacity. The zoning
category requested "Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential Holding (H) R2-74
Exception Zone" is the zoning category which surrounds this site and these lands can
accommodate the requirements of the R2-74 zone category. Therefore, the proposed use
is appropriate and compatible with the existing neighbourhood.
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to rezone two parcels of land from "Detached Dwelling Second Density
Residential Holding (H) 112-72 Exception Zone" to "Detached Dwelling
Second Density Residential Holding (H) 112-74 Exception Zone" to correct the
zoning map schedule fronting River Ridge Blvd. and Mavrinac Blvd.
(see Figure 2, area B)
As shown on Figure 2, area B, the applicant has requested to rezone the subject lands to
ensure the lands are developed as per the zoning category of "Detached Dwelling Second
Density Residential Holding (H) R2-74 Exception Zone". This will be achieved by moving
the zoning category line in two locations, (see area B). This request is considered to be
an administrative change as no new lots are proposed. Staff feel that the proposed
changes are minor in nature, appropriate and compatible with the existing residential
development.
and to rezone the lands from "Major Open Space (0-9) Exception Zone" to
"Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential Holding (H) 112-71 Exception
Zone" to remove the requirements for a walkway fronting Tonner Cres.
(see Figure 2, area Ci and Cii)
The walkway block as shown on Figure 3, area Ci, cannot be implemented due to grading
constraints. Trail access into the open space buffer has now been accommodated through
the storm water management pond on Tonner Crescent, which is south of the proposed
walkway block. (See Figure 3, area Cii). As shown on the landscaped plan, see Figure 5,
the stormwater block provides for two walkway accesses to the open space buffer. There
is a primary trail being a 3.0 m (10 ft.) wide gravel walkway which can be accessed from
Tonner Crescent and a secondary trail being 1.5 m (5.0 ft.) wide accessed from McLarty
Gate. Staff have determined that the new location is appropriate and easily accessible to
residents.
Changes to the Draft Plan of Subdivision
The Prato Estates Subdivision, under file D12-00-7A, was given draft approval by way of a
decision of the Ontario Municipal Board on August 3, 2001. In accordance with the
conditions of draft plan approval, the Town of Aurora has authority to give permission to
allow minor modifications to the plan of subdivision to ensure compliance with the
Implementing Zoning- By-law and the engineering standards. Staff have determined
that.requested changes to the draft plan are minor.
Department Comments
Staff have reviewed the application and have no concerns with the proposed minor
changes to the draft plan and the proposed zoning changes.
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OPTIONS
At the Public Planning Meeting, taking into consideration comments from staff and
residents, Council has the option of approving the applications in principle, subject to the
resolution of outstanding issues. They also have the option of resolving that the
application is brought back to a further public meeting upon resolution of the major
outstanding issues, or they have the option of denying the applications outright.
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.
SERVICING ALLOCATION
Council allocated the remaining servicing allocation (242 units) on March 21, 2006 to Prato
Estates Inc. which will allow for the registration of the Phase 3 lands including the subject
lands.
PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT
There are no conflicts with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement as a result of this
application.
CONCLUSIONS
An application has been submitted for a Zoning By-law Amendment application for lands
within the Prato Estates Phase 3 subdivision. This application includes a request from the
applicant for five additional detached dwellings lots to be located in the surplus stormwater
management pond lands fronting River Ridge Boulevard. Furthermore, a request has been
made to correct the zoning map schedule for lots fronting River Ridge Blvd and Mavrinac
Blvd. which would rezone the lots to a "Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential
Holding (H) R2-74 Exception Zone". The final request is to remove the requirements for a
walkway as shown on the draft plan, due to grading restraints. , The walkway will be
relocated to a more suitable location being the stormwater management lands which are
south of the site. Staff have deemed the requests as minor modifications, appropriate and
compatible with the existing residential development. Should Council determine there is
merit in the proposal, it is suggested it be referred back to staff to prepare an Implementing
Zoning By-law.
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ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 - Location Plan
Figure 2 - Proposed Zoning Changes
Figure 3 - Phase 3 Plan 65M-
Figure 4 - Draft Plan of Subdivision
Figure 5 - Landscape Plan for Stormwater Management Pond
Figure 6 — 2B Plan
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting — December 6t", 2006
Prepared by: Cristina Celebre, Planner
Extension 4343
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Su eib , M.C.I.P., R.P.P. John S. Rogers,
Director of Planning and Development ervices C.A.O.
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