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MINUTES - Public Planning - 20130227 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, February 27, 2013 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, Pirri, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Abel, Buck, Gallo, and Humfryes OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning and Development Services, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning and Development Services, Planner, and Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. II APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved. CARRIED III PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mayor Dawe outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the public meeting. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice had been given and that signs had been posted on the subject properties in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act. 1. PL13-013 – Official Plan Amendment, File D09-03-12 Draft Plan of Subdivision, File D12-03-2A; and Zoning By-law Amendment, File D14-21-03 applications Yonge Street South Secondary Plan Area (OPA 34) Pandolfo et al. Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Planning Staff The Planner, Mr. Drew MacMartin, provided a brief overview of the application and staff report, stating that the owner is proposing an Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment which would allow for the development of 29 single detached dwelling units. He indicated an increase to 35 per cent in the building coverage of the lot and that the separation between Cluster Residential and the abutting Estate Residential would be reduced to a minimum of 20 metres. Mr. MacMartin advised that a change in land use designation is required on the entire subject lands from “Cluster Residential”, “Environmental Protection Area”, and “Estate Residential” to “Cluster Residential”, “Environmental Protection Area”, “Environmental Function Area”, and “Private Open Space”, and that in addition to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, the owner is also proposing to re- zone the lands from Rural Oak Ridges Moraine (RU-ORM) to Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential (R2) Exception Zone; Environmental Protection (EP) Exception Zone and Major Open Space (O) Exception Zone. He noted that staff will undertake a technical review of the applications to address the matters outlined in the staff report, as well as any comments received from the public and Council at the Public Planning meeting. He stated that a staff report with recommendations will be presented to Council for consideration and direction at a future General Committee meeting. Applicant/Agent Mr. Gary Templeton, Planning Consultant, introduced the main proponents of the consulting team and that they were available to respond to issues identified at a previous public information meeting and this evening. Mr. Templeton reviewed the proposed plan of subdivision in respect to lot sizes and various components of the development and indicated areas to be maintained as protected open space. He advised on traffic studies by their traffic engineer regarding sightlines and that they meet the standard. Public Comments Area residents including: Graham Constantine, Ron Prieur, Hugh Moreland, David Heard, Bob Hakim, James Smoke, Tom Vagenas, Alexandre Roger, Richard Berman, and Clare Prieus raised the following concerns:  Access to and from the proposed development with respect to safety hazards and the grades along Ridge Road, sightlines, stopping distances, and accidents that have occurred in this area; and  Excessive tree cutting, removal, and burning that has occurred on the property over the past three years; and  Addition of fill to the property; and  Easements and trail connections along the property lines; and  Areas to be maintained as protected open space and buffers; and  Drainage from the development to abutting properties and how this will be addressed as the development progresses.  Regarding the property located at 14452 Yonge Street Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Applicant/Agent Mr. Gary Templeton responded to clarify that the back two-thirds of lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 would provide for treed open space with restricted usage, and noted that this could act as a buffer along the property line as well as an interface between the abutting properties. He noted that there have been no infractions or charges with respect to tree removal, fill additions, and drainage from the development site. Mr. Jeff Mark, consulting team traffic engineer, noted that traffic stopping and sightline standards were utilized for the traffic study and that traffic volume would essentially double but would remain a low volume traffic area. Mr. Steve Schaefer, of the consulting team, addressed drainage concerns and noted that existing natural drainage routes will be maintained and that stormwater management systems will be employed to ensure existing area water quality, quantity, and control. He indicated that that the initial proposed sanitary easement location has been modified to lessen impact on abutting properties. Planning Staff Mr. Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services advised that By- law Services staff investigated complaints regarding tree removal with no violations with respect to the Tree By-law and that although the developer removed some of the added fill there were no contraventions with respect to the By-law. Main Motion Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report PL13-013 for the Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Pandolfo et al., Files: D09-03-12, D12-03-2A and D14-21-03 be received; and THAT comments presented at the Public Planning Meeting be addressed by the Planning and Development Services Department in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future General Committee Meeting. Amendment Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT comments presented at the Public Planning Meeting be addressed by the Planning and Development Services Department in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future Public Planning Meeting. CARRIED Amendment Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT possible trail realignment be referred to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee for comment prior to a Public Planning meeting. CARRIED Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 4 of 4 Main Motion as Amended Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report PL13-013 for the Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Pandolfo et al., Files: D09-03-12, D12-03-2A and D14-21-03 be received; and THAT comments presented at the Public Planning Meeting be addressed by the Planning and Development Services Department in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future Public Planning Meeting; and THAT possible trail realignment be referred to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee for comment prior to a future Public Planning meeting. CARRIED IV READING OF BY-LAW Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5492-13 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Special Council – Public Planning meeting on February 27, 2013 CARRIED V ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:09 p.m. CARRIED GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR CINDY JANZEN, DEPUTY CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2013 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON MARCH 26, 2013.