MINUTES - Special Council - 19900830MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL -PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 39-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Thursday, August 30, 1990
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors
Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart (7:37p.m.),
Timpson (7:40p.m.) and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Councillor Mcintyre absent due
to ill ness.
Clerk, Administrative Assistant,
Director of Planning and Senior
Planner.
Mayor West advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting for
an application for amendment to the Official Plan for Old Yonge Aurora Inc.
and 852739 Ontario Ltd.; OP-09-90 and for amendments to the Zoning By-law
for Old Yonge Aurora Inc. & 852739 Ontario Ltd.; Z-23-90, and Willow Farm,
Z-25-90.
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 avai 1 ab 1 e
before they leave the meeting.
The Clerk advised that the required Notices of Meeting for applications
Z-23-90 and OP-09-90 were mailed in compliance with the Planning Act (1983)
by First Class Mail to the addresses within 120 metres of the area 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
property in accordance with the rules of the procedure under the Planning
Act (1983).
The Notice for application Z-25-90 (General Amendment) was placed in the
August 10, 1990 issue of the Era/Banner in compliance with the rules of
procedure under the Planning Act (1983).
Councillor Stewart entered the Council Chamber at 7:37 p.m., and Councillor
Timpson at 7:40 p.m.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#538. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Proposa 1 OP-09-90 and Z-23-90 -01 d Yonge Aurora Inc. and 852739 Ontario
Ltd.
The Public Meeting began with the Director of Planning reviewing the
contents of Report PL90-110-267, prepared concerning the subject application.
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Applicant's Comments:
Mr. Len Gull ens, who resides in the Red House, formerly known as 11 0akl and
Hall 11 addressed Council on behalf of the Owners of the properties. He
explained that the plan they are presenting is an evolution from the
original concept which was to have a building across the whole 3 parcels.
Neighbouring residents had expressed concerns regarding road widenings, loss
of mature trees, and preservation of the Red House. Mr. Gullens felt most
of these problems had been addressed. Mr. Gull ens intends to remain living
in the Red House, continue restoration of the house, and felt Provincial and
Municipal easements and Heritage designation could be provided to guarantee
preservation of the building.
Ms. Connie Jeffrey, the architect, showed conceptual drawings of the project
showing an 11 L11 shaped building with bays, turrets and a bell tower. The
six-storey structure on Yonge Street reduces to four storeys at the rear
areas. There is to be 103 underground parking spaces, and 27 outside
visitor spaces for visitor parking. Many mature trees will be saved and
there will be a 100 foot buffer from Yonge Street to the building. The 11 L 11
shaped building will not go in front of the Red House. The building has a
prestige look. The Owners hope to camouflage the garage wall with
landscaping and streetscapes on the 01 d Yonge Street area and between the
building and the Red House.
Mr. Mike Smith, Planning Consultant, spoke briefly on land use and planning
objectives. He felt the concept they were di splaying was an acceptable
compromise from the original plans. There is buffering between the proposed
units and the townhouses to the south. Some aspects of the application
could be referred back to staff, as the proposal is a departure from the
Official Plan Amendment now in place. Most issues could be addressed
through the Site Plan stage. The clients were prepared to work with the
Town in resolving issues of concern. Mr. Smith requested Council to give
support to the Official Plan application and refer the Zoning matter to the
Planning Advisory Committee.
Residents' Concerns:
Mr. John Mcintyre of Aurora and District Historical Society spoke in favour
in principle of the proposal stating 3 issues:
project does attempt to ensure preservation of the Red House (Oakland
Hall);
preserves significant open space;
building well designed -developer interested in historical significance
of area.
Other Concerns:
amount of underground parking;
parking on street on Old Yonge Street -because of number of cars per
household;
access point of underground parking hazardous;
access point of visitor parking -proximity to Yonge Street and St.
Johns Sideroad intersection;
back-up of traffic -bottle neck at intersection;
to designate no parking on Old Yonge Street would create a problem for
the Tara Hill townhouses.
The Public Meeting closed, and Council's consideration began:
#539. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT given the merits of the proposal in respect of the applicants'
efforts to facilitate the preservation of 'Oakland Hall', Council
direct staff to continue to work with the applicants to address the
identified concerns and refer the applications to the Planning
Advisory Committee to provide the opportunity to obtain the
additional information required for a more detailed evaluation and
to allow for investigation of mechanisms to secure the long term
retention of ''Oakland Hall''.
CARRIED
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Proposal Z-25-90 -Willow Farm
The Pub 1 i c Meeting resumed with the Director of Planning explaining that
this application was an Administrative amendment to correct an error in the
original By-law. A new By-law would correct the situation.
There were no concerns with the proposal.
The Public Meeting closed, and Council's consideration began:
#540.
BY-LAW
#541.
#542.
#543.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council grant approval to the proposed amendment to Zoning
By-law 2213-78 to replace Schedule "G" applying to the Willow Farm
subdivision 1 ands and that given the administrative nature of the
required amendment, that Council consider giving three readings to
the implementing by-law.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for First Reading:
3226-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Willow Farm).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Second Reading:
3226-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Willow Farm).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3226-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Willow Farm).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#544. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
CARRIED