MINUTES - Committee of the Whole - 19880928·-.. ,.,/
MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
NO. 46-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, September 28, 1988
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor McKenzie in the Chair;
Mayor West, Councillors Pedersen,
Weller, Jones, Buck (7:32 p.m.),
Paivio, (7:32 p.m.), and Timpson
(8:27p.m.)
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Barker absent due to
employment obligation
Chief Administrative Officer (7:32
p.m.), Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director
of Planning, Chief Building
Offici a 1 , Director of Pub 1 i c Works,
Fire Chief, Deputy Treasurer, and
Director of Leisure Services.
Treasurer absent attending a
conference.
There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda as circulated by the
Clerk's Department be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Ms. Colleen Abbott, Aurora Library Board, report on Library Automation
System Selection Project
Ms. Abbott highlighted the text of the report for Council's
consideration. Ms. Abbott requested that the two recommendations made in
the report, be carried, and extolled the cost benefit of the proposed system.
#2. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATION/CLERK'S/PERSONNEL
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ms. Di Psallidas, Licensing and Permits Officer, re: Art & Ivy's "Mr.
Chips" application for Dining Lounge Licence
#3. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this matter be received as information.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT staff
discussion,
applications
be directed to submit a report to Council for
outlining the method of handling these types of
in the future.
CARRIED
Sweet Adelines, Inc., re: rek\uest to proclaim week of October 2nd to
8th, 1988, as "Share a Song Wee "
#5. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT October 2nd to 8th, 1988, be proclaimed as "Share a Song
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Ontario Hydro re: Lakeview Generating Station -Ash Management Study
b) Ontario Multi-Material Recycling Inc., re: Article published by the
Canadian Soft Drink Association outlining the status of waste management
practices
c) of Ontario re: Rec.vclinq Week in Ontario (November 14
STAFF REPORTS
ADMBB-012-266 -Proposed Study of Town Lot Levy Policies and Practices
#6. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT Council authorize the conduct of a study to review and
make recommendations on Town policies pertaining to
developers' charges and lot levies, including those of the
Aurora Hydro Electric Commission.
2. THAT the firm of C.N. Watson and Associates be retained by the
Town to act as consultants for this project;
3. THAT the sum of $20,000 be allocated to undertake the study
and that such amount be considered an upset 1 imit, with the
Hydro Commission to pay their proportionate share of same.
CARRIED
ADMBB-013-267 -Town Council/Staff Christmas Party, December 3, 1988
#7. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the sum of $2,500.00 for the Town of Aurora 1988 Council/Staff
Christmas Party be granted to the Social Committee, and this
expense be a 11 ocated to Account Num.ber 1000-61.
CARRIED
ADMBB-014-268 -Financial res~onsibility for installation of individual
sewer connections to replace dup ex connections
#8. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council approve a policy of paying all costs associated with
the replacement of duplex sewer connections with individual sewer
connections during the reconstr~ction of municipal services by the
Town.
CARRIED
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ADM88-015-269 -Proposed By-law to reg~late smoking in p~blic areas
#9. Moved by Co~ncillor Paivio Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the Proposed By-law to reg~late smoking in p~blic areas be
placed on the Agenda of the Co~ncil Meeting on October 5, 1988, to
be read as o~tlined in the report.
CARRIED
CL88-011-270 -Policy for Return of Items Deferred and Referred to
Co~ncil Agendas
#10. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Co~ncillor Weller
THAT the policy adopted by Co~ncil in Febr~ary, 1987, dealing with
the retlArn of matters which the consideration of is deferred or
referred to f~t~re Co~ncil agendas be modified s~ch that:
i) Council will, at f~t~re Committee of the Whole Meetings,
receive as an informational attachment to their agendas,
a "Pending List" detailing all matters referred to staff
together with an indication therein, as determined
thro~gh Department Heads disc~ssions, of the intended
date of the ret~rn of the item to Co!Ancil.
ii) The incl~Asion on the agenda of indications of items
referred to staff for which there is not a report
forthcoming within the time period prescribed by the
policy adopted in Febr~Jary 1987, be discontin~ed. It is
intended however that, ~Anless there are exten!Aating
circLtinstances, the practice that items shoLt 1 d retLtrn to
Co~ncil at the first Committee of the Whole Meeting after
thirty (30) days of the referral woLtld contin~e.
iii) The incl~sion on the agenda of indications of items
referred to staff for a report in which the date/meeting
at which CoLtncil specifically wishes the item to be
ret~rned, be continLted.
iv) D~ring the "Q~estions by Members" portion of the agenda,
CoLtncillors will have the opportLtnity to qLtery, if
desired, the statLts of any Unfinished BLtsiness item
contained on the "Pending List" including the intended
date of retLtrn for the item as shown.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Delegation of Ms. Colleen Abbott, ALtrora Library Board
#11. Moved by CoLtncillor Jones Seconded by CoLtncillor BLtck
THAT the recommendations as oLttlined in the report sLtbmitted by the
Librarian be accepted.
CARRIED
L. Allison, Dep~ty Clerk, memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Draft
By-law to reg~late garbage pick-up
#12. Moved by CoLtncillor Jones Seconded by Mayor West
THAT Council approve the presentation of the draft By-law to
regulate garbage pick-up, for consideration at the October 5th
Council Meeting. ·
CARRIED
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BUILDING/BY -LAW ENFORCEM.ENT
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
R.J. Harrington, Chief Building Official memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Correspondence from Mr. Barry Young requesting application for
Kenne 1 License
#13. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council accept the recommendations as outlined in the memo
received from the Chief Building Official, and the that staff
prepare a report regarding Dog Kennel Licences in the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
LEISURE SERVICES/PARKS
STAFF REPORTS
LS88-015-271 -Funding -Elderly Persons Centres Act -Ministry of
Community and Social Services
#14. Moved.by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council approve undertaking a formal application to the
Ministry of Community and Social Services for Elderly Persons
Centres Act funding, for the proposed Seniors Centre at 52 Victoria
Street;
FURTHER, THAT pursuant to the conditions of the Elderly Persons
Centres Act funding formula, that the Ministry of Community and
Social Services provide 50% of all operating costs, the Aurora
Seniors Friendship Circle Club 30%, and the Municipality of the
Town of Aurora 20% of all operating costs;
AND FURTHER, THAT Council accept the recommendations. as outlined in
the report of the Director of Lei sure Services, and further that
Option 'B' in the report which would result in the operation of the
Seniors Club remaining a municipal responsibility with a Board of
Management appointed by Council, with liaison through the Director
of Leisure Services be approved.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson entered the Council Chambers.
LS88-016-272 -Big Sisters of York Re: Need of larger Accommodations -
Church Street School
#15. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council permit the Big Sisters of York to occupy approximately
1/2 of the floor space previously allocated to the Aurora
Friendship Circle Club and further that Council provide this space
(approximately 936 square feet) at a 1988 rental cost per square
foot of $7.75 per square foot and that a lease agreement be
structured with Big Sisters of York for use of this space.
CARRIED
LS88-017-273 -Revlis Securities -Wilson Park Deficiencies
#16. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT an expenditure of approximately #3,600.00 be approved for
provision and installation of 254 feet of 6' chain link commercial
fencing and 6' double gate at Wilson Park (Revlis Securities). The
expenditure to come from the Capital Reserve Fund.
CARRIED
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LS88-018-274 -Report -Landscaping/Construction -Confederation Park
Parking Lot
#17. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council approve an additional expenditure in the amount of
$9,382.00 in additional costs incurred in construction of the
Confederation Park parking lot and associated landscaping costs;
and further, that the York Region Separate School Board be charged
50% of this amount -$4,691.00, the additional expenditure to come
from the Capital Reserve Fund.
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be directed to submit for
Council's consideration, design for the erection of a wooden sign
and a design for the erection of brick pillars indicating the name
of the park and a commemorative plaque, including a recommendation
for an appropriate location for the erection of same.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
J. Lohuis, Director of Leisure Services, memo to J. Currier, Chief
Administrative Officer, re: Occupancy Dates, New Parks Building/New Seniors
Building
#18. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the memo of the Director of Leisure Services be received as
information.
CARRIED
PLANNING
STAFF REPORTS
PLBB-125-275 -Location of Loading Doors in Industrial Areas
#19. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT staff review options two and three as outlined in the report,
and submit a further report including a combination of those
options.
CARRIED
PL88-126-276 -Control of Gasoline Stations in Aurora
#20. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Mayor West
THAT staff be authorized to further pursue option three as outlined
in the report, which would create a new zone(s) for gasoline bars,
automobile service stations, and car washes, and which would
eliminate such uses from those zones which currently permit them.
CARRIED
PL88-127-277 -Discussion Paper; North End Land Use Strategy
#21. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT an Ad Hoc Committee be struck to meet with the affected
1 andowners between Bathurst Street and Bayview Avenue; and that
staff, or a consultant, be authorized to receive further public
input on the contents of the report.
CARRIED
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PL88-128-278 -Lot Levy Securities
#22. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT as an interim measure until the lot levy report has been
carried out and a current lot levy agreed to, securities sufficient
to cover the estimated costs of the water supply system in the
amount of $2,023.00 per unit be required of all developers in the
South West Area.
CARRIED
PL88-129-279 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision Part Lot 73 Cone. I, W.Y.S.;
Ryhope Developments 19T-B7oo5
#23. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT subject to the applicant supplying an irrevocable letter of
credit in the amount of $2,023.00 per unit, the proposed plan of
subdivision 19T-87005 be recommended to the Region of York for
draft approval subject to the following conditions being met for
final approval.
1. Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision prepared by
John G. Williams Associates Ltd. dated December 22, 1986 and
revised August 8, 1988.
2. The road allowances included within this draft plan of subdivision
shall be dedicated as public highways.
3. The owner shall convey Blocks 55 and 56 to C.N. Rail free of cost
and all encumbrances for a half berm on rail side.
4. The owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the Town of
Aurora agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise
of the Town.
5. The lands within this draft plan of subdivision shall be
appropriately zoned in a zoning by-law which has come into effect
in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
6. The road allowances included within this draft plan of subdivision
shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora and the
Regional Planning Department.
7. All road allowances, 0.3 metre reserves or walkways included in
this draft plan of subdivision shall be dedicated as public
highways or walkways or deeded to the Town of Aurora, where
required at no cost and free of all encumbrances.
8. All dead ends and open sides of road allowances created by this
draft plan of subdivision shall be terminated in 0.3 metre
reserves, to be conveyed to the Town of Aurora free of cost and all
encumbrances, to be held by the Town of Aurora only until required
for future road allowance or the development of adjacent lands.
9. Such easements as may be required for utility or drainage purposes
shall be granted to the appropriate authority.
10. Hydro-electric, natura 1 gas, telephone service and T.V. service
where required shall be constructed underground within the road
allowance or other appropriate easement.
11. The owner sha 11 agree in the subdivision agreement not to remove
trees on lots without the written approval of the Town of Aurora.
12. The owner shall convey Block 54 as parkland to the Town of Aurora
at no cost and free of all encumbrances.
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13. Prior to final approval the owner shall prepare plans satisfactory
to the Director of Leisure Services indicating the following in
relation to Block 54.
iB
iii)
iv)
v)
the existing and proposed grades
the existing vegetation, vegetation to be removed and retained.
the location of details of parks facilities including play
areas and equipment to be installed.
landscape details including trees and shrubs to be planted in
accordance with the Town's requirements.
specifications for fencing, walkways and paths in accordance
with the Town's requirements.
14. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry out
these works as may be required in Condition #13 above.
15. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to pay a
proportionate share of the amenities to be installed in the
neighbourhood park within Block 457, on draft plan 19T-83038 and/or
the school site which are Blocks 453 on draft plan 19T-83038 and
Block 363 on draft plan 19T-86087.
16. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to plant such
trees on road allowances as required in accordance with the Town's
Open Space Specifications.
17. Prior to final approval, the owner shall prepare detailed fencing
and berming plans for the area adjacent to the C.N. Railway in
accordance with the requirements of C.N. Rail and the Town of
Aurora.
18. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry out
such works as may be required in condition 17 above.
19. Prior to final approval, the owner shall engage a, qualified
consultant to prepare landscaping plans which may include planting,
berms, fences or a suitable combination which is satisfactory to
the Town of Aurora along the C.N. tracks.
20. Prior to fi na 1 approva 1 , the owner sha 11 engage the services of a
consultant to complete a noise study recommending noise control
features satisfactory to the Ministry of the Environment and Town
of Aurora.
21. Prior to final approval, the Ministry of the Environment shall be
notified by a copy of the fully executed subdivision agreement
between the developer and the municipality that the noise control
features recommended by the acousti ca 1 report and approved by the
Ministry of the Environment and the Town of Aurora shall be
implemented as approved, by requirements of the subdivision
agreement.
22. In the event that a slight noise level will remain despite the
implementation of the noise control features, the following warning
clause shall be included in the registered portion of the
Subdivision Agreement:
"Purchasers are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control
features within the development area and within the individual
building units, noise levels may continue to be of concern
occasionally interfering with some activities of the dwelling
occupants".
23. Prior to final approval and any grading on the site the owner shall
prepare a storm water management report including methods of
erosion control and siltation and how their effects will be
minimized on the site during and after the construction period.
24. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement in wording
acceptable to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the
Town to carry out or cause to be carried out the recommendations
and measures contained within the reports approved under condition
23.
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25. The owner sha 11 agree in the subdivision agreement that if the
lands are registered or developed in phases such phases will be
satisfactory to the Town of Aurora, taking into account that it is
necessary to provide for access to adjoining lands.
26. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to contribute to
the improvements which were made to Henderson Drive in an amount
which. is proportionate to the traffic generation attributable to
the draft plan.
27. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to terminate
Street "A" in a temporary turning circle if development does not
occur concurrently with the development of Street "J" in draft plan
19T-83038.
CARRIED
PL88-130-280 -Proposed Plan. of Subdivision Part Lots 73, 74, and 75,
Concession I, WYS; Coscan Development Corp.; 19T-83o38
#24. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Mayor West
THAT subject to the applicant supplying an irrevocable letter of
credit in the amount of $2,023.00 per unit, the proposed plan of
subdivision 19T -83038 be recommended to the Region of York for
draft approva 1 subject to the following conditions being met for
final approval.
1. Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision prepared by
Design Plan Services Inc. December 19, 1986 revised August 18, 1988.
2. The road allowances included within this draft plan of subdivision
shall be dedicated as public highways.
3. The owner shall convey Block 460 to C.N. Rail free of cost and
encumbrances for a half berm on the rail side.
4. The owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the Town of
Aurora agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise
of the Town.
5. The lands within this draft plan of subdivision shall be
appropriately zoned in a zoning by-law which has come into effect
in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
6. The road allowances included within this draft plan of subdivision
shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora and the
Regional Planning Department.
7. All road allowances, road widening, 0.3 metre reserves or walkways
included in this draft plan of subdivision shall be dedicated as
public highways or walkways or deeded to the Town of Aurora, where
required at no cost and free of all encumbrances.
B. All dead ends and open sides of road allowances created by this
draft plan of subdivision shall be terminated in 0.3 metre
reserves, to be conveyed to the Town of Aurora free of cost and all
encumbrances, to be held by the Town of Aurora only until required
for future road allowance or the development of adjacent lands.
9. Such easements as may be required for utility or drainage purposes
shall be granted to the appropriate authority.
10. Hydro-electric, natural gas, telephone service and TV. service
where required shall be constructed underground within the road
allowance or other appropriate easement.
11. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement not to remove
trees on lots without the written approval of the Town of Aurora.
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12. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to plant such
trees on road allowances as required in accordance with the Town's
Open Space Specifications.
13. The owner shall convey Blocks 456, 457, 458 and 459 to the Town of
Aurora, at no cost and free of all encumbrances.
14. Prior to final approval the owner shall prepare plans satisfactory
to the Director of Leisure Services indicating the following in
relation to Blocks 456, 457, 458 and 459:
i) the existing and proposed grades
ii) the existing vegetation, vegetation to be removed and retained.
iii) the location and details of parks facilities including play areas
and equipment to be installed.
iv) landscape details including trees and shrubs to be planted in
accordance with the Town's requirements.
v) specifications for fencing, walkways and paths in accordance with
the Town's requirements.
15. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry out the
works specified in Condition #14 above.
16. Prior to final approval conceptual plans for Block 455 Separate
School Site, Block 457 Neighbourhood Park and Block 363 Elementary
School Site on draft plan 19T-86087(R) shall be prepared in a
manner satisfactory to the York Region Roman Catholic Separate
School Board and the York Region Board of Education and the Town of
Aurora, so that the full extent of the overall campus can be
evaluated.
17. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to pay a
proportionate share of the amenities to be installed in the
neighbourhood park within Block 457, on draft plan 19T-83038 and/or
the school site which are Blocks 455 on draft plan 19T-83038 and
Block 363 on draft plan 19T-86087.
18. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to plant such
trees on road allowances as required in accordance with the Town's
Open Space specifications.
19. The owner shall enter into an agreement satisfactory to the York
Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board for the transfer of a
Separate Elementary School site, of size, shape, and location shown
on the draft plan and identified as Block 455.
20. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement in wording
satisfactory to the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School
Board:
a) to grade the school site to conform to the overall grade plan
of the subdivision and in doing so shall replace any topsoil
disturbed in the grading process and at the same time sod/seed
the same lands. If, in compliance with this clause, the
addition of fill, the removal of existing soil, or, in any
way, the alteration of the existing grading results in
increased costs of construction to the Board, then, and in
that event, the owner shall, upon demand, reimburse the Board
for such additional costs.
b) to construct a chain link fence 1.5 metres in height along all
boundaries of the school sites wherever the school property
adjoins residential lots (walkway entrances excepted);
c) to construct the fences at such time as the construction of
the adjacent dwelling units are completed;
d) to erect a sign on the school sites at such time as the school
access street is constructed, indicating that the date has not
been set for the construction of the school;
e) to provide the foregoing at no cost to the Board.
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21. The owner shall submit to the York Region Roman Catholic Separate
School Board a report from a qualified consultant concerning:
a) the suitability of Block
relating to soil bearing
topography;
455 for
factors,
construction purposes
surface drainage and
b) the availability of natural gas, electrical, water, storm
sewer, and sanitary sewer services.
22. The Town of Aurora shall submit to the York Region Roman Catholic
Separate School Board at no cost to the Board a certificate
concerning:
a) the availability of satisfactory water supply;
b) an acceptable method of sewage disposal.
23. The owner shall agree in wording acceptable to the York Region
Roman Catholic Separate School Board, that the services referred to
in Condition #22 shall be installed to the property line of the
separate school site and positioned as designated by the Board, at
no cost to the Board, allowing time for Board approval of said
services prior to the registration of the plan.
24. That the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board be
advised by the Region of York and the Town of Aurora prior to
registration if any easements, walkways or water retention areas
are planned for the selected school site as this will determine the
acceptance of the said site.
25. Prior to final approval, the owner shall prepare detailed fencing
and berming plans for the area adjacent to the C.N. Railway in
accordance with the requirements of C.N. Rail and the Town of
Aurora.
26. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry out the
works as may be required in Condition #25 above.
27. Prior to final approval, the owner shall engage a qualified
consultant to prepare landscaping plans which may include planting,
berms, fences or a suitable combination which is satisfactory to
the Town of Aurora along the C.N. Tracks.
28. Prior to final approval, the owner shall engage the services of a
consultant to complete a noise study recommending noise control
features satisfactory to the Town of Aurora.
29. Prior to final approval and any grading on the site the owner shall
prepare a Storm Water Management Report satisfactory to the
Director of Pub 1 i c Works and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority, including methods of erosion control and siltation and
how their effects will be minimized on the site during and after
the construction period.
30. The owner shall convey Blocks 461 and 462 to the Town of Aurora
free of cost and all encumbrances as storm detention areas.
31. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that if the
lands are registered or developed in phases such phases will be
satisfactory to the Town of Aurora, taking into account that it is
necessary to provide for access to adjoining lands.
32. The owner convey Block 463 to Aurora Hydro for a future substation
free of costs and all encumbrances.
33. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to provide
screening satisfactory to the Director of Leisure Services at the
rear of Lot 75 abutting Block 463.
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34. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to contribute to
the improvements which were made to Henderson Drive in the amount
which is proportionate to the traffic generation attributable to
the draft p 1 an.
35. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to provide
temporary turning circles at the ends of Streets "A" and "H" (south
end) and Street "H" (north end) if development does not occur
concurrently with the development of Street "A" on draft plan
19T-86087.
36. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to cooperate
with the owner of draft plan of subdivision 19T-86087 in
expeditiously completing McClellan Way to Bathurst Street.
CARRIED
Subdivision Part Lot 73 Cone. I W. Y .S.;
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT subject to the applicant supplying an irrevocable letter of
credit in the amount of $2,023.00 per unit, the proposed plan of
subdivision 19T-86087 be recommended to the Region of York for
draft approval subject to the following conditions being met for
final approval.
1. Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision prepared by
Philip Weinstein and Associates Consulting Town Planners dated
August 9, 1988.
2. The road allowances included within this draft plan of subdivision
shall be dedicated as public highways.
3. The owner shall convey Block 368 to C.N. Rail free of cost and all
encumbrances for half berm on rail side.
4. The owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the Town of
Aurora agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise
of the Town.
5. The lands within this draft plan of subdivision shall be
appropriately zoned in a zoning by-law which has come into effect
in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
6. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to contribute to
the improvements which were made to Henderson Drive in an amount
which is proportionate to the traffic generation attributable to
the draft plan
7. The road allowances included within this draft plan of subdivision
shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora and the
Regional Planning Department.
8. All road allowances, 0.3 metre reserves or walkways included in
this draft plan of subdivision shall be dedicated as public
highways or walkways or deeded to the Town of Aurora, where
required at no cost and free of all encumbrances.
9. All dead ends and open sides of road allowances created by this
draft plan of subdivision shall be terminated in 0.3 metre
reserves, to be conveyed to the Town of Aurora free of cost and all
encumbrances, to be held by the Town of Aurora only until required
for future road allowance or the development of adjacent lands.
10. Such easements as may be required for utility or drainage purposes
shall be granted to the appropriate authority.
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11. Hydro-electric, natural gas, telephone service and T.V. service
where required shall be constructed underground within the road
allowance or other appropriate easement.
12. The owner sha 11 agree in the subdivision agreement not to remove
trees on lots without the written approval of the Town of Aurora.
13. The owner shall convey Block 366 to the Town of Aurora at no cost
and free of all encumbrances.
14. Prior to final approval the owner shall prepare plans satisfactory
to the Director of Leisure Services indicating the following in
relation to Block 366.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
the existing and proposed grades
the existing vegetation, vegetation to be removed and retained.
the location and details of parks facilities including play
areas and equipment to be installed.
landscape details including trees and shrubs to be planted in
accordance with the Town's requirements.
specifications for fencing, wa 1 kways and paths in accordance
with the Town's requirements.
15. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry out the
works specified in Condition #14 above.
16. Prior to final approval conceptual plans for Block 455, Separate
School Site, Block 457, Neighbourhood Park on draft plan 19T-83038
and Block 363, Elementary School Site shall be prepared in a manner
satisfactory to the York Region Roman Catholic School Board and the
York Region Board of Education and the Town of Aurora, so that the
full extent of the overall campus can be evaluated.
17. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to plant such
trees on road allowances as required in accordance with the Town's
Open Space Specifications.
18. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to prepare
detailed fencing plans for the C.N. Railway as detailed in the
letter.
19. Prior to final approval, the owner shall engage a qualified
consultant to prepare landscaping plans which may include planting,
berms, fences or a suitable combination which is satisfactory to
the Town of Aurora along the C.N. tracks.
20. Prior to final approval, the owner shall engage the services of a
consultant to camp 1 ete a noise study recommending noise control
features satisfactory to the Town of Aurora.
21. Prior to final approval, the Ministry of the Environment shall be
notified by a copy of the fully executed subdivision agreement
between the developer and the municipality that the noise control
features recommended by the acoustical report and approved by the
~!inistry of the Environment and the Town of Aurora shall be
implemented as approved, by requirements of the subdivision
agreement.
22. That prior to final approval, the owner shall have made an
agreement satisfactory to the York Region Board of Education for
the transfer of a public elementary school site as shown on Block
363. Block 363 shall contain not less than 2.59 hectares and must
have a minimum of 141 metres of solid road frontage on McClellan
Way.
23. That the owners shall agree in the subdivision agreement in the
wording satisfactory to the York Region Board of Education:
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24. That prior to final approval, the owner shall have made an
agreement satisfactory to the York Region Board of Education for
the transfer of a p~blic elementary school site as shown on Block
363. Block 363 shall contain not less than 2.59 hectares and m~st
have a minimum of 141 metres of solid road frontage on McClellan
Way.
25. That the owners shall agree in the subdivision agreement in wording
satisfactory to the York Region Board of Education:
( i) to grade the pub 1 i c schoo 1 site to conform to the overa 11
grade plan of the subdivision and in doing so to replace any
topsoil disturbed in the grading process and at the same time
sod/seed the same lands;
( i i) to construct a chain 1 ink fence, 1. 5 metres in height, a 1 ong
all boundaries of the school property wherever the school
property adjoins residential lots (walkway entrances excepted);
(iii)to construct the fences at such time as the construction of
the adjacent dwelling are completed;
(iv) to erect and maintain a sign on the public school site at such
time as the relevant access roads are constructed, indicating
that the date has not been set for the construction of the
school; and
(v) to provide the foregoing at no cost to the Board.
26. That the owners shall submit to the York Region Board of Education,
at no cost to the Board, a report from a qualified consultant
concerning:
(i) the suitability of Block 363 for construction p~rposes,
relating to soil bearing factors, surface drainage, and
topography; and
(ii) the availability of natural gas, electrical, water, storm
sewer, and sanitary sewer services.
27. That the owners shall agree in the subdivision agreement, in
wording acceptable to the York Region Board of Education, that the
services referred to in Condition c(ii) shall be installed to the
mid-point to the frontage of the public school site and positioned
as designated by the Board, at no cost to th~ Board.
28. That the Town of Aurora shall submit to the York Region Board of
Education a certificate concerning:
(i) the availability of a satisfactory water supply; and
(ii) an acceptable method of sewage disposal.
29. That prior to final approval, the owner shall submit to the York
Region Board of Education for review and approval, a copy of the
final engineering plans as approved by the Town of Aurora, which
indicate; the storm drainage system, overall grading plans for the
complete subdivision area, and the proposed final elevations of the
school site.
30. That the York Region Board of Education shall advise that
conditions (24) to (29) inclusive have been met to its
satisfaction. The clearance letter shall include a brief statement
detailing how each condition has been satisfied or carried out.
31. That the Town of Aurora and the Regional Municipality of York be
advised that unless permission for new school construction is given
by the Ministry of Education, there can be no guarantee that public
school accommodation will be provided within the subject
development notwithstanding the designation of public school sites
within the subject area."
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32. In the event that a slight noise level will remain despite the
implementation of the noise control features, the following warning
clause shall be included in the registered portion of the
Subdivision Agreement:
"Purchasers are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control
features within the development area and within the individual
building units, noise ·levels may continue to be of concern
occasionally interfering with some activities of the dwelling
occupants".
33. Prior to final approval and any grading on the site the owner shall
prepare a Storm Water Management report including methods of
erosion control and siltation and how their effects will be
minimized on the site during and after the construction period.
34. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement· in wording
acceptable to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the
Town of Aurora to carry out or cause to be carried out the
recommendations and measures contained within the reports approved
under Condition #33.
35. The owner shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement that if the
lands are registered or developed in phases such phases will be
satisfactory to the Town of Aurora taking into account that it is
necessary to provide for access to adjoining lands.
36. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to provide
temporary turning circles at the ends of Streets "A", "F" and "H",
if development does not occur concurrently with the development of
Street "H" on draft plan 19T-83038 and Streets "A" and "B" on draft
plan 19T-87005.
37. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to cooperate
with the owner of draft plan of subdivision 19T-83038 in
expeditiously completing McClellan Way through to Bathurst Street.
38. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to pay a
proportionate share of the amenities to be installed in the
neighbourhood park within Block 457, on draft plan 19T-83038 and/or
the school site which are Blocks 453 on draft plan 19T-83038 and
Block 363 on draft plan 19T-86087.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
STAFF REPORTS
PW88-057-282 -Streetlight Conversion to High Pressure Sodium-Update
#26. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT Counci 1 approve the rep 1 a cement of 343 fluorescent and
590 mercury vapor units with high pressure sodium (fixture,
bulb, and in cases supporting arm) at a firm cost of
$250,194.56, said cost to be charged against the services
reserve.
2. THAT Council furthermore approve the installation of new
streetlights on Old Yonge Street, an area not previously lit
to reasonable standard at a firm cost of $4,312.52. The 1988
Transportation Budget contains an allocation of $15,000.00 in
account 308-312 for the purposes of providing same.
CARRIED
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PW88-055-283 -1988 Sidewalk Program (Capital & Maintenance)
#27. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT staff be instructed to tender for the installation of a
concrete sidewalk {Three Seasons Development -Kemano Road and
Laurentide Drive -Yonge Street) along the north side of
Aurora Heights Drive at an approximate cost of $62,000.00.
2. THAT staff be authorized to tender for spot improvements, the
cost of which would represent the difference between
recommendation No. 1 above, and the total funds budgeted for
capital and maintenance related sidewalk works ($90,000.00).
Amendment -Upon the question of adoption of the recommendation, it was:
#28. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the additional installation of approximately 40 feet of
sidewalk at the Co-op Centre be included in the recommendations.
CARRIED
The recommendation CARRIED AS AMENDED
PW88-058-284 -Waterworks Related Requirements; South and West Areas,
South of Henderson Drive
#29. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a suitably worded resolution be drafted and approved by
Counci 1, confirming the Town's willingness to finance the
construction of a new water booster pumping station, an elevated
water storage tank, and interconnecting watermains in addition to
acquiring any necessary 1 and to accommodate same, at an estimated
cost of $2,100,000.00, in order to facilitate the development of
the south-west area lands south of Henderson Drive.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Pedersen -
Councillor Jones
Councillor Pedersen -
Councillor Weller
Councillor Buck
inquired about status of construction of
nameplates for public parks
John Lohuis indicated that lack of a Carpenter
held up preparation of nameplates, but they
will be produced in the near future.
expressed concerns as to when the mounting of
the fire bell would take place
queried the status of the refurbishing of
the Train Station project
Mayor West advised that the architect
appointed is proceeding with this project, and
will submit designs on same
whether storm drainage inlets requiring grills
on Flagstaff Road would be attended to
requested report on status of Recreation
Complex meeting with staff and Council
requested annual tree survey be undertaken
portion of Henderson Drive proposed to be
included in the lighting tender
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reminded Council Members in attendance
about the 125th Anniversary Ball, on Saturday
October 1, 1988.
#30. Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 46-88 WERE CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 1988.)