MINUTES - Council - 20180529
Town of Aurora
Special Meeting of Council
Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Thom and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Abel and Pirri
Other Attendees Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services,
Lawrence Kuk, Manager, Development Planning, Michael de Rond,
Town Clerk, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:01 p.m. and reconvened at 9:13 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Thom seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented
to extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Carried
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2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Council consented to waive Section 32 of the Procedure By-law to allow members of
the public to address Council.
1. PDS18-040 – Stable Neighbourhood Study
Mr. Lawrence Kuk, Manager, Development Planning presented an overview of
the Stable Neighbourhood Study including the details on the specific study
areas, existing Official Plan polices and the intent of the ‘Stable
Neighbourhood’ designation, similarities and differences between the Town’s
existing Zoning By-law with other municipalities, and an overview of the public
comments received throughout the process.
Public Comments
Mr. Peter Smith representing Regency Acres Ratepayers Association (RARA),
expressed concerns regarding the inconsistencies in the new developments
within the Town, and noted that excessive development should be mitigated
with changes to existing Zoning By-law.
Mr. Alan Hanks emphasized the need for changes to existing Zoning By-law to
control inconsistencies in new developments.
Mr. George Skoulikas expressed concerns regarding the staff report and
suggested that the impacts of infill development and the inclusion of
benchmark percentages for lot coverage, roof height, and setbacks to mitigate
the inconsistencies in development, should be considered as part of the study.
Mr. Neil Asselin representing Town Park Area Rate Payer Association
emphasized the need for change in existing Zoning By-law that encourages
compatible housing for future new developments. He further expressed
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concerns including excessive lot coverages, inadequate setbacks, and the
need for simpler house styles to ensure conforming structures are developed.
Ms. Callie Citron requested Council consider the opportunity for growth and
new development, keeping with the attributes of existing neighbourhood and
noted that the proposed restrictions to the Zoning By-law should not
discourage new development that conform to the Zoning By-law.
Ms. Janet Gilliver emphasized the need for change in the existing Zoning By-
law to match the Official Plan requirements, and encourage new developments
to be consistent with the existing characteristics of the neighbourhood.
Mr. Richard Perry appreciated the efforts of the Town staff to address
concerns regarding stable neighborhoods, and expressed concerns regarding
the inconsistencies in developments including the size, roof design and
excessive non-compatible structures.
Mr. Peter Rankel noted the concerns regarding non-conforming structures and
emphasized the need to maintain architectural value and balance between
conformity and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Mr. James Hoyes emphasized the need to improve regulation, and to consider
changes to the existing Zoning By-law to maintain stable neighborhoods.
Ms. Joanne Spitzer emphasized the need to improve regulation in granting
minor variances.
Mr. Steve Williams expressed concern regarding the inconsistencies of new
developments causing excessive structures with non-conforming attributes.
Ms. Marion Grovner expressed concerns regarding the inconsistencies in
house size and excessive lot coverage in areas with new developments
causing traffic concerns.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS18-040 be received; and
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2. That Council direct staff to proceed to a future Public Planning meeting to
consider specific changes to the Zoning By-law, implementing other
Planning tools such as Site Plan process and urban design guidelines and
identify the areas that the proposed amendments will apply to.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
“That Temperance Street and Tyler Street be included in the Stable
Neighbourhood study area.”
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS18-040 be received; and
2. That Temperance Street and Tyler Street be included in the Stable
Neighbourhood study area; and
3. That Council direct staff to proceed to a future Public Planning meeting to
consider specific changes to the Zoning By-law, implementing other
Planning tools such as Site Plan process and urban design guidelines and
identify the areas that the proposed amendments will apply to.
Carried
4. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6084-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Special Meeting of Council on May 29, 2018.
Carried
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5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk