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MINUTES - Public Planning - 20130617 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Monday, June 17, 2013 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner (arrived 7:01 p.m.), Gallo, Pirri, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Humfryes OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning and Development Services, Manager Development Planning, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, and Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. I DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. II APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Thompson 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. The Director of Planning and Development Services introduced the Town Planner and noted that staff has been working with the applicant and representatives on these applications. Planning Staff Glen Letman, Manager of Development Planning, advised that the Town received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications requesting an Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2013 Page 2 of 4 increase in the number of residential units from the approved 74 residential units to 95 residential units and noted that Regional approval is not required. He indicated that the increase in residential density for this site is consistent with the urban design objectives of the Promenade Plan and its policies, and that only minor technical changes are required to the approved building footprint and building elevations to implement the increased units. He explained that the applicant proposes to provide an extra level of underground parking to accommodate the extra vehicles and that a traffic report has been undertaken to assess the increase and that the Traffic Analyst concurs that the increase in traffic will be minimal. Mr. Letman noted that a comprehensive report with recommendations and options will be presented addressing comments received from the public and Council at the Public Planning Meeting to Council for consideration and direction at a future General Committee meeting. 1. PL13-037 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law WED Investments Ltd. Lots 123, 124, 125, 126 and Part of Lot 22 Registered Plan 246, 15277, 15283 and 15291 Yonge Street and 10, 12, and 14 Centre Street Official Plan Amendment File: D09-01-13 Zoning By-law Amendment File: D14-01-13 Applicant/Agent Andrea Bourra from MMM Group, on behalf of the applicant, agreed with the representation of the application as presented by the Manager Development Planning and noted that the proposed changes are a result of advice from the geo-consultant with respect to mitigating soil issues. She summarized the changes and advised on the proposed reconfiguration of unsold units to accommodate the increase without any changes to the building footprint. Ms Bourra agreed with the Traffic Consultant and the Town’s Traffic Analyst on the nominal increase in traffic. Public Comments Gordon Barnes, of 11 Catherine Avenue, noted that this development has been in the works for many years and that he would be happy to see it completed. He indicated that there is no silt fence around the development and that the storm sewers in that area are all at different elevations that does not allow for proper drainage. He advised that after a recent rainstorm, there was flooding and silt residue remained after the water had dissipated. Mr. Barnes asked for assurance that this issue would be addressed. Mike Evans, of 15236 Yonge Street, advised that he supports this application and noted that it could assist in the revitalization of the downtown core. Applicant/Agent Stephen Mak, Architect for the applicant, advised on stabilizing soil issues and how this can be alleviated with and additional parking level. He responded to questions regarding the proposed changes and design of the suites. Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Main Motion Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Public Meeting report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, File D09-01-13 and D14-01-13, WED Investments Ltd. 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 Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the Public Meeting report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, File D09-01-13 and D14-01-13, WED Investments Ltd. be received; and THAT having considered the comments presented at the Public Planning Meeting, the applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Files: D09-01-13 and D14-01-13 (WED Investments Ltd.) to allow a total of 95 apartment units and ground related residential units on Centre Street be approved in principle subject to a further staff report at the July Council meeting; and THAT the Official Plan amendment and implementing Zoning By-law amendment be presented at the July Council meeting for enactment; and THAT an additional 21 units (38 persons equivalent) of sewage and water capacity be allocated to the proposed development; and THAT due to the minor nature of the changes required to the current approved and registered Site Plan Agreement, that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the site plan agreement, including any and all ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. CARRIED Main Motion as Amended Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the Public Meeting report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, File D09-01-13 and D14-01-13, WED Investments Ltd. be received; and THAT having considered the comments presented at the Public Planning Meeting, the applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Files: D09-01-13 and D14-01-13 (WED Investments Ltd.) to allow a total of 95 apartment units and ground related residential units on Centre Street be approved in principle subject to a further staff report at the July Council meeting; and THAT the Official Plan amendment and implementing Zoning By-law amendment be presented at the July Council meeting for enactment; and THAT an additional 21 units (38 persons equivalent) of sewage and water capacity be allocated to the proposed development; and Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2013 Page 4 of 4 THAT due to the minor nature of the changes required to the current approved and registered Site Plan Agreement, that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the site plan agreement, including any and all ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. CARRIED IV READING OF BY-LAW Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5528-13 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Special Council – Public Planning meeting on June 17, 2013 CARRIED V ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 p.m. CARRIED GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR CINDY JANZEN, DEPUTY CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2013 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON JUNE 25, 2013.