Minutes - Public Planning - 20260421
Town of Aurora
Council Public Planning
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Ron Weese
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor Wendy Gaertner (arrived 7:02 p.m.)
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Harold Kim
Other Attendees: Marco Ramunno, Director, Planning and Development Services
Alexandra Krstajic, Planner
Anne Kantharajah, Town Clerk
Daniel Ruberto, Deputy Town Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Mrakas acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Thompson, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (2): Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Kim
Carried (5 to 0)
4. 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.
5. Planning Applications
The Mayor outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Town Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice was given
in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
5.1 PDS26-037 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment, 2693642 Ontario Inc., 107 Ridge Road, Aurora, Ontario, Part
Lot 20, Plan 132 King, R664230, File Number: OPA-2025-02, ZBA-2025-03
Planning Staff
Alexandra Krstajic, Planner, presented an overview of the staff report
regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZBA) applications to facilitate the development of five single
detached lots fronting onto Glensteeple Trail and Ridge Road with rear
yards facing the existing woodlands. Staff noted the proposed OPA seeks
to redesignate 107 Ridge Road from “Estate Residential” to “Site Specific
Suburban Residential” and “Environmental Protection Area”, and the
proposed ZBA seeks to rezone 107 Ridge Road from “Rural - Oak Ridges
Moraine (RU-ORM)” to “Site Specific Residential Third Density (R3)” and
“Environmental Protection (EP)”.
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Applicant
Jim Kotsopoulos, JKO Planning Services Inc., planning agent on behalf of
the applicant, presented an overview of the development proposal
including the site plan, natural area preservation, proposed lot frontages
and coverage, elevations, and summary of rationale.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including Richard Berman, Jennifer Day, and Tom
Vagenas, expressed the following comments:
Concerns regarding:
Conformance of proposal to Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation
Plan and settlement area map
Proposed density
Drainage
Compatibility with neighbourhood and size of existing estate lots
on Ridge Road
Lack of notification to neighbourhood residents, noting the 120-
metre radius standard is not wide enough for the area
Setting a precedent for other lots in neighbourhood
Need for affordable housing
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Weese
1. That Report No. PDS26-037 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the statutory Public Planning meeting be
addressed by Planning and Development Services in a report to a
future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Yeas (1): Councillor Gilliland
Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Defeated (1 to 5)
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That Report No. PDS26-037 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the statutory Public Planning meeting be
addressed by Planning and Development Services in a report to a
future Public Planning meeting.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1 ): Councillor Kim
Carried(6toO)
6. Confirming By-law
6.1 By-law Number 677426 - Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Council Public Planning meeting on April 21, 2026
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Weese
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
7, Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Weese
That the meeting be adjourned at 8 p.m.
Carried
Tot": as, Mayor Anne Kantharajah, Town Clerk