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Minutes - Public Planning - 20151130 TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Monday, November 30, 2015 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel (arrived 7:32 p.m.), Gaertner (arrived 7:03 p.m.), Humfryes (arrived 7:11 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning and Development Services, Planners, Deputy Clerk, and Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED 3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Monday, November 30, 2015 Page 2 of 4 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 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act. 1. PL15-081 – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Rod Coutts and Brian Coutts 14314 & 14338 Yonge Street File: ZBA-2015-07 Planning Staff The Planner, Mr. Drew MacMartin, presented a brief overview of the application and staff report, including background information related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the rezoning of the subject lands from “Rural (RU-ORM) Oak Ridges Moraine” to “Institutional (I-XX) Exception Zone” and allow a four (4) storey Senior’s independent and assisted living facility consisting of 250 suites. Consultant Mr. Claudio Brutto, on behalf of the applicant, noted that there is growing demand for full-service seniors care facilities in Aurora, and that a four storey building would be appropriate for this location. He explained that timing is important with this project, as there is other construction in the area and the applicant would like to build at the same time to minimize disruption on Yonge Street. Public Comments No members of the public came forward. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PL15-081 be received; and THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning & Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting. CARRIED Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Monday, November 30, 2015 Page 3 of 4 2. PL15-088 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Ashlen Holdings Inc. 13859, 13875, 13887 Yonge Street Part of Lots 15 & 16, Registered Plan 166 File Nos.: OPA-2015-03, SUB-2015-04, ZBA-2015-08 Planning Staff The Planner, Mr. Marty Rokos, presented a brief overview of the application and staff report, including background information related to the proposed development of 42 detached dwelling lots, three open space blocks, and trails. He noted that the applicant is proposing a site specific Official Plan amendment related to density, building coverage, and buffer from Estate Residential designations, and the rezoning of the subject lands from “Estate Residential (ER) Zone” to “Detached Dwelling Second Density (R2) Exception Zone”. Mr. Rokos indicated that recent comments received from the public raised concerns regarding density, public notification signage, wildlife, and parking. Consultant Mr. Claudio Brutto, on behalf of the applicant, explained that the size of the lots and number of lots is appropriate for the location, and that similar developments have greater residential housing densities. He also indicated that there would be a reasonable buffer between the lots on the north side of the property and the houses on Hunters Glen Road. Mr. Brutto advised that there the applicant will continue to work with the residents. Public Comments Mr. John Green, resident of Hunters Glen Road and a board member of the Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge Street South (RAYS), raised concerns that residents have regarding density, parking, wildlife, property values, the vulnerability of the aquafer in the north east corner of the subject lands, the lack of buffer between the proposed lots and the lots on Hunter’s Glen Road, and the number of exemptions requested by the applicant. Ms. Susan Walmer, resident of Marsh Harbour, expressed concerns regarding the buffer zone between the proposed subdivision and the lots on Hunters Glen Road, the density of the proposed subdivision, and the growth targets for the Town. Mr. Warren McClure, resident of Steeplechase Avenue and board member of RAYS, expressed concerns regarding density and setting precedents for future developments, and acknowledged that the developer has been working with residents. Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes Monday, November 30, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Report No. PL15-088 be received; and THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning & Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future Public Planning meeting. CARRIED 4. READING OF BY-LAW Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5793-15 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Special Council – Public Planning Meeting on November 30, 2015. CARRIED 5. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:52 p.m. CARRIED _________________________________ _________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR PATTY THOMA, DEPUTY CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL – PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 2015 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 8, 2015.