MINUTES - Special Council - 19900726MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 35-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Thursday, July 26, 1990
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
7:30 p.m.
Mayor West
Mcintyre,
Pedersen,
Weller.
in Chair; Councillors
McKenzie, Ochalski,
Stewart, Timpson and
Councillor Jones absent due to
previous commitment.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Director of Planning, Acting Deputy
Clerk, Planning Technician, and
Senior Word Processor.
Municipal Clerk absent on
vacation.
Mayor West advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting for
an application for amendment to the Official Plan for D. Haworth/669730,
OP-04-90, and York-Cross Incorporated, OP-08-90, and for amendments to the
Zoning By-law for D. Haworth/669730, Z-17-90, York-Cross Incorporated,
Z-20-90, Blayrview Plaza Ltd., Z-21-90, and Jane Fraser, Z-22-90.
The Public Meeting procedure and the opportunities available for concerned
residents to ask questions of the proponents of the various applications
scheduled for consideration were explained.
Mayor West requested that any person wishing to receive Notice of the
Passage of any of the proposed amendments should sign the forms ava i1 ab 1 e
before they leave the meeting.
The Acting Deputy 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-1 aws wou 1 d 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, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#480. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Proposal OP-04-90 and Z-17-90 -D.Haworth/669730 Ontario Ltd.
The Public Meeting began with the Director of Planning reviewing the
contents of Report PL90-102-211, prepared concerning the subject application.
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Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Peter Mcinnis, who has a minority interest in the project, addressed
Council and a pol ogi zed for the way the Owners had handled the application.
Mr. Mcinnis plans to live in the community and is prepared to work with the
Planning Department to address the issues of concern in the report. The
proposed building is a six-storey structure to be built to give the
appearance of four storeys. The design is a Victorian residential look that
should b 1 end well with the surrounding neighbourhood, and should enhance
property va 1 ues in the area. There are 69 underground parking spaces
proposed and 36 above ground. The Owners have another property on Yonge
Street which could possibly be used for parking. Another alternative could
be more underground parking. Any commercial development would create
additional traffic, and two access points to the property are proposed. The
proposed structure would be a condominium. The Owners are willing to work
with all departments to address concerns and Mr. Mcinnis requested Council
approve the application and refer it to the Planning Advisory Committee.
Residents' Concerns:
block busting
mature trees taken down, grass strip torn up
buffering between residential and commercial areas
increase in traffic
driveway access onto Cousins Drive -residential end
accidents at intersection
Planning process -insufficient notice given
effect on residential properties
sight and traffic study should be conducted
market study should be done
lack of parking spaces
parking should all be on-site -reductions should not be allowed
vacancy of Commercial development in Downtown area
National Sports not a good corporate citizen
reduction of a residential unit, a degradation of community
height of structure
intrusion in a residential area
too radical a change
too many exceptions requested
lack of privacy, sunlight, and erosion of green space
The Public Meeting closed, and Council's consideration began:
#481. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the application be denied.
CARRIED
Proposal OP-08-90 and Z-20-90 -York-Cross Incorporated
The Public Meeting resumed with the Director of Planning reviewing the
contents of Report PL90-103-212, prepared concerning the subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Frank Klees, one of the pri nci pa 1 Owners of the property, addressed
Council and welcomed the opportunity to discuss the application. This
proposa 1 has been ongoing for some time, so Counci 1 is familiar with the
application. The original concept for the site had been a restaurant and
overnight accommodation. There is already a surplus of restaurants in the
area, and neighbours were concerned about late night parking. The Owners
reassessed the potential development and are presenting a commercial office
building with most parking underground, and 34 parking spaces proposed for
the adjacent part of Craddock Park. The Park has considerable activity and
no parking, and the Developers are willing to work with the Town to find a
solution to the problem. The design of the building is to have a
residential flavor, with green space and landscaping in the front to ensure
attractiveness.
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There will be a buffer between the soccer field and the parking, and the
parking is 280 feet from the nearest residence. The building will be
condominiums, so Owners will ensure it is properly cared for. The
Developers intend to have their offices there. Mr. Klees requested Council
to consider allowing a medical practitioner to occupy a unit. Additional
parking spaces could be accommodated underground. Most of the outstanding
issues could be addressed at the Site Plan stage.
Councillor Stewart left the Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m.
Residents' Concerns:
dangerous precedent set -parking on parkland
Town should pay for its own parking if required
Developer should stay within bounds of his property
no control over who purchases condominiums
nondescript international design
no local style or land form use
two levels of underground parking more appropriate
an abutting neighbour suggested the proposal would be an asset to the
area
The Public Meeting closed, and Council's consideration began:
#482. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Official Plan Amendment be prepared for Council's
consideration;
THAT the Zoning By-law to permit this proposal be prepared;
THAT third reading of the by-law not be given until a lease
satisfactory to the Town of Aurora has been entered into and a Site
Plan Agreement, which addresses the issues outlined in the Planning
considerations of the report, and others which may be determined
upon review and entered into, and;
THAT the medical practitioner use be dependent upon increasing the
amount of parking within the parking garage.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS 5 NAYS 2
VOTING YEA: Mayor West; Councillors Mcintyre, McKenzie, Pedersen, and
Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Ochalski and Weller.
Proposal Z-21-90 -Blayrview Plaza Ltd.
The Public Meeting resumed with the Director of Planning reviewing the
contents of Report PL90-104-213, prepared concerning the subject application.
Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Paul Austin, representing the Owners, addressed Council. The Owners had
assured Council that the tenants of the small plaza would be compatible with
the surrounding neighbourhood, and felt confident a day care centre would
achieve this aim. When traffic issues were raised, Marshall, Macklin
Monaghan were contacted to address the issue. The report showed there were
no real concerns. The day care centre would generate less traffic than a
commercial venture. Mr. Austin requested Council to approve the application.
Residents' Concerns:
play facilities in adjacent park -are they suitable for young children?
a resident representing eight fami 1 i es -fully in favour of proposal
because of lack of nursery schools in the Town
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The Public Meeting closed, and Council's consideration began:
#483. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the application be approved and the appropriate by-law be
prepared for three (3) readings.
CARRIED
Proposal Z-22-90 -Jane Fraser
The Pub 1 i c Meeting resumed with the Director of Planning reviewing briefly
the contents of Report PL90-105-214, prepared concerning the subject
application.
Applicant's Comments:
Jane Fraser addressed Council regarding the moving of their personnel agency
from Yonge Street to this site. The parking for five spaces would be
repositioned to straight across the back -easier to park that way. The
required curbing would also be completed.
There were no concerns with the proposal.
The Public Meeting closed, and Council's consideration began:
#484. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
i) THAT the obligations to the original Site Plan respecting curbing
and line painting are required to be fulfilled;
ii) THAT if required, an amendment be made to the Site Plan Agreement
to allow for the existing employee parking space or for
repositioning of the existing parking alignment;
THAT medical offices are excluded as a permitted use, and;
iii) THAT the application be approved and the appropriate by-law be
prepared.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#485. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CARRIED