MINUTES - Special Council - 19900531MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 26-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Thursday, May 31, 1990
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair;
Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie
Ochalski, Pedersen and Stewart.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor West absent due to illness.
Councillor Weller absent on vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Director of Planning, Acting Deputy
Clerk and Senior Planner -Plans
Administration.
Deputy Mayor Timpson advised that this meeting had been called as a Public
Meeting for applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law for Gateway
Plaza and Sergio Bernardi.
The Pub 1 i c Meeting procedure and the opportunities ava i 1 ab 1 e for concerned
residents to ask questions of the proponents of the various applications
scheduled for consideration were explained.
Deputy Mayor Timpson requested that any person wishing to receive Notice of
the Passage of any of the proposed amendments should sign the forms
available before they leave the meeting.
The Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting for these applications
were posted in compliance with the Planning Act (1983), by First Class mail
to the addresses within 120 metres of the areas as shown on the last revised
assessment roll of the Town of Aurora, to which the proposed By-laws would
apply. The necessary signs were posted on the various properties in
accordance with the rules of the procedure under the Planning Act (1983).
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1g83.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#331. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Proposal Z-14-90 -Gateway Plaza Investments Ltd.
The Public Meeting began with the Director of Planning reviewing the
contents of Report PL90-074-164, prepared concerning the subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Severio Di Mondo, representing the proponents of the application
reviewed the proposed deve 1 opment of the property. He indicated that the
Owners were under the impression that their whole parcel was zoned
commercial, and it was during Site Plan discussions they realized that a
small portion of the property was zoned Major Open Space. Part of this
space is required for 15 parking spaces. If the amendment is not allowed, a
new design would have to be submitted which would delay the project
considerably. The Owners are not a large developer, but a group of people.
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The Owners had been asked many times why they did not tear down the o 1 d
plaza and rebuild. After checking and researching the area, it was felt
there was a need for a neighbourhood plaza. Mr. Di Mondo explained that the
project is for approximately 32,000 square feet on the main floor and 20,000
square foot on the second level. Their intention is not to develop on the
Open Space portion, just use a small area to the western portion for
parking. Mr. Di Mondo stated the area would have a pleasant appearance and
would be a great improvement on the buildings previously on the site.
Public Concerns:
entrances for traffic;
2-storey building;
effect on property lines abutting property;
loss of green space;
provisions of Environmental Protection Zone;
access between parking lot and Board of Education parking lot;
parking hours;
noise and garbage;
use of property for dirt bikes and snowmobiles;
hangout for teens -foul language;
artists conception drawing unrealistic;
was open space always part of the parcel;
time of deliveries;
is plaza necessary in light of proposed malls to the east of Aurora.
Mr. Di Mondo attempted to reply to the concerns expressed, and the Director
of Planning replied to questions regarding the Open Space area.
The Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration began:
#332. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the recommendations in the Report be accepted and the
necessary By-law be prepared to implement the proposal.
CARRIED
Proposal Z-12-90 -Sergio Bernardi
The Public Meeting resumed with the Senior Planner reviewing the text of
Report PL90-075-165, prepared concerning the subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Bernardi addressed Council with a brief address.
As there were no members of the pub 1 i c in attendance who wished to speak
regarding this issue, the Public Meeting closed and Council's consideration
began:
#333. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the recommendations in the Report be accepted and the
necessary By-law be prepared to implement the proposal.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#334. Moved by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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J. West, Mayor ~ C. Gowan, Clerk