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MINUTES - Council - 19600906i i i _j ""' MINUTES OF THE 17TH. REGULA'R M:Ell:~IN'G 0111 COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY SEPTElVIBER 6~H. 1960 at·8.QQ P.M. PRESENT: · lV!AYOR: • ; REEVE DEPUTY REEVE: COUNCILLORS: DAVIS: STODDART: CORRESPONDENCE ~ D.J. MURRAY ( IN THE CHAIR) C.F. DAVIS S.G. PATRICK: BELL, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, HAMMOND, STODDART. "That the minutes of August 2nd, 15, and 25th. 1960 be adopted as printed and circulated." Carried. A letter from the Canadian Legion Aurora Branch reminding Council of the meetigg to be held on Tuesday September 13Th. 1960 concerning the Annual Memorial Day parade and service was read. DAVIS: CORBETT: "That this letter be filed and all Council members that are able to attend this meeting do s·o." Carried. · A letter from the City of Windsor extending an invitation to Council to attend the Conference of the Ontario Building Officials Association to .be held in Windsor October 6th. and 7th. 1960 was read. PATRICK DAVIS: "That this letter be referred to the planning Committee and a recommendation be made for the next meeting." Carried. A letter from the Post Office Department, Postal Services Division Ottawa, regarding the possibility of mail delivery by December 1st in Aurora and assuring Council that this matter will be kept under constant review and Council will be fully informed with regard to the progress being made to meet the target date of December 1st was read. Reeve Davis stated it was his understanding that thatcontract for the building has been let to a local firm • Mayor Murray stated that if mail delivery is not available in Aurora by December 1st 1960 then he wanted it know it was not the fault of the Aurora town Council. DAlliS: "That this letter be filed." PATRICK: Carried. 17TH. REGULAR - 2 -September 6th. 1960 A letter from the County of York advising that a meeting of three Counties will be held to discuss certain County topics at a Tri County Planning Workshop to be held in Newmarket on September 28th, 1960 was read. It was decided that a copy of this letter be forwarded to the chairman of the Planning Board advising that the Mayor, Reeve and the Ch&arman of the Planing Board attend this meeting, A letter from the fire-chief, Auvora Fire Department advising Co~ncil that the stairmay at the Remington Rand Building was in need of repair was read. _$! This letter was referred to the Chairman of Property for study and investigation, A letter from Consolidated Building Corporation Ltd, in which said Corporation ;r. covenant and agree to carry out all provisions af the subdivision agreement made between Dilcue Limited and the Town of Aurora was read, Council dec~ided that a further letter be requested from Consolidated Building Corporation Ltd. whereby Headmount Holdings Ltd, also covenant and agree in addition to Ei~l Dilcue Ltd, A letter from the Aurora Recreation Commission recommending that Mr. Dennis Williams, Kennedy St. W. Aurora be appointed to the Aurora Recreation Commission as the Rotary Clubs representative · ., 1960 and 1961 was read, DAVIS: CORBETT: "That Mr. Dennis Williams be appointed Rotary member on the Recreation Commission." _,.-,-----... Carried. A letter from the Regency Acres Rate Payers Association supporting the matter nominations held saparatily for Council and School Boards was read, Mayor Murray advised that it would appear at the present time that the nomination must be held the same night but they might be held at different places. Councillor Hammond inguired if we had been in touch with the School Board and asked them their apinion and Mayor , Murray advised that he had contacted the School Board and they did · not actually see the need however it did not matter to them. DAVIS: PATRICK: "~hat this letter be referred to the by-law Committee ~or investigation and repxort back to Council," Carried, l . ! "__) ' ., __ ~. ,__j - ' •• j<o. 17TH. REGULAR - 3 - September 6, 1960 A letter from Consodiated Building Corporation Ltd, regarding the fencing of the West Drainage Ditch and requesting Councils permission to·erected a chain link fence on the westerly drainage easement as a protection for home 'towners abutting this easement was read. Discussion took place followingthe reading of this letter and Mr. Shankman of Consolidated Building CorporationLtd. suggested that the back of the lots facing this easment were tappered of gradually where they slope and that the fence be left as it is now. It was agreed that w~. Shankman and Mayor Murray would meet this week regarding this matter • ,/ A letter from Mr. R, H. Moore of Wasaga Beach requesting permis!Hon of Council for a change of Occupancy from grocery store to fish and chip store for premises located on Yonge St. s. Aurora was read. CHILD: CORBETT: "That permission for this hhange of occupancy be granted," Carried. A letter from the Girl Guides Association of Aurora thanking the Council for the grant of $25.00 to assist this association in 1960 was read. STODDART: "That this letter be filed." BELL: Carried. DELEGATIONS A delegation from the Regency Acres Ratepayers Association appeared before Council and Mr. Murray Smith, President, stated that it was their wish to protect the change in issuance of permits and use of some lots in Regency Acres, for e12:ample a lot on Jones Court was assured nothing else but single dwellings would be erected add now find 2 storey ii'tw semi-detad:d:hed are to be constructed there. A Mr. RR±H~ Parish stated that he feels we are being blocked inand had been told previous that this permit had been cannelled. Councillor Child inquired who told him it was cancelled. and then subsequently okayed and Mr. Parish replied the Building Inspector had said so. Councillor Child stated that he had originally misinterpreted the two story sem-dwelling to mean a family of four and had cancelled permit at that time. Councillor Child stated that once he had detected his error and felt that the necessity of this two semi storey was due to the Euorpean artictect calling our houses strawberry boxes and felt that these broken line of homes would lend character to this subdivision then he had instructed the building Inspector to issue the permit, The 1 '\· 17TH. REGULAR - 4 - September 6, 1960, The delegations from Regency ACres Ratepayers Association stated that the registered plan approved by the Town Council had shown the type of 'li!&M!Il house to be built and now the two storey semi type of building are springing up here and there and in some instances cut off the lights from house windows, They inquired if the Twwn Councildid not approve these permits who did and Councillor Child replied that the Planning Committee of Counci~ I approved the'se permits and further that the registered plan does not necessary show the type of house to be constructed but that the site plan submitted might show th~ type of houses. , Mr. Shankman of Consolidated Building Corporation advised that there was no sense of building a house that will not sell and find '· -~··' that the two storey semi will sell and it in demand and that they are trying to fill a housing need. Mayor Murray advised that this matter had been brought up twoweeks previously by Councillor Hammond ahd he had wanted to know at this time who had authorize the change in plans. Councillor Hammond stated that at that time the reason he had brought it in was because I heard it was Council who overrulled the Building Inspect!hii in this matter. CouncB.lor Hammond stated he did not feillJ. that the residents are taking .c. Council to task for the situation just that they purchased property originally on the understanding that a certain type of house would be built on certain lots and now find that this had been changed,and know wish to know hou this change was brought about. The delegation from Regency Acres Ratepayers felt that it was deceitful to Regency Acres Ratepapers to erected a ill:ifferent type of house and that they were not in favour of this at all. Councillor Child stated that Council as a body approved thae registered plan as presented and inquired now kN if we gan dictate to Consolidated Building Corporation Ltd, and tell them they can't build a two storey semi building. Councillor Child stated he did not feel we were in a pesition to tell the subdivider what type of house he might build. Councillor Child stated that the demanded now appears to hR call for a change in ty'!,ll~ and that the only complaint has been about the two storey.buildings. Subsequent to further discussion Councillor Hammond stated there was an amount of doubt if we have any right to make a subdivider stick to the original site plan and that Mr. Shankman states there is nothing we can do about it. Councillor Hammond stated if .this is so feel we need a ruling on this matter and through our Planning Committee to the'Department of Planning and probably through legal opinion clarification may be.optainedin this m~tter. The deJ,.egations from Regency Acres asked if legal .advise says that nothing can be done then could Council persaude Mr. Shankman to meet with the residents to move the houses back or forward a little to help solve the light problem. Mayor Murray advised that Mr. R. Zeldon had stated that he would look into this :roa:t:::t~<:1(! :situation and the matter was then left to be forwarded up. Mr. Murray Smith, President of Regency Acres Ratepayers Association presented a letter to Council submitting a petidJion signed by those residents who wish to amend by-law no, 1051 which vM~fxxx covers the building of garages in reference to property lines. Mr. Murray Smith explained that this petition wishes to amend by-law 1051 to read "attached or detacted garages or car-ports to be built 0 feet from the property line as well as from the rear of the house all gara§es should be ewavestroughed and down-piped to elevate the drainage ~1 problem. 11 1 -~ I ~- 17TH. REGUl.AR - 5 - September 6, 1960. A Mr. Briggs A Mr. Riggs from Regency Acres Ratepayers Association explained that lli;)(!ii:JC they find the majority of people in Regency Acres are not able to build garages and that they just wish an amended to the building by-law so we can build garages on our houses. Mayor Murray stated in his opinion we are causing h hardship insisting 'that residents build garages at the back of their lots whereby theY must build four walls rather then three walls in the case of an attached garage. A Mr. Lewis stated he had made it his business to ask around and wish to know the basis of where the 6 feet came from. Councillor Child stated at first there was a 3 foot limit on sidelines and it was deemed advisea~le to make it 6 feet because of. a fire hazard and that certainly a fire hazard existed at !aero feet. Mr. Lewis stated that to his knowledge all the ather municipalities axe: all require 3 feet and why should Aurora be different. Mr. Lewis inquired if the Majority of the peliple of Regency Acres desire this by-law changed can it not be done. Councillor Child advised that Council is here for all of the Town of Aurora not only Regency Acres and further that the Petition states zero feet. Mr. Lewis stated he would recommend three feet and that a new petimion be submitted to this effect. Mr. Riggs stated that we are under the impression that attached garages at zero feet would be brick and therefore no fire hazard. Councillor Bell stated he believed there is a motion on the books covering this matter and moved that this letter be turned over to the By-law Committee and that the Planning Committee and by-law Committee have ameetirig and iron this matter out. Councillor Stoddart advised that he has no room to build a. garage on his own property and was reluctant to see 6 feet when it was originally passed. Councillor Stodaart said he felt 3 feet was sufficient and felt we should give this matter further sua study. Mr. Riggs stated he wished that the Council would come down to Regency Acres and take a look at our problems. Mr. Riggs stated the intention of the petition was to change in one case from 6 feet to 3 feet and in the other case at the rear of the house from 10 feet that this be zero feet. Deputy Reeve Patrick felt that a complete survey of the whole subdivisios was required aince he was unable to say that 3 feet was satifactory for everyone. Councillor Child stated he felt that "'eputy Reeve is referring to a survey that might be taken to ascertain where a zero feet requirement applies and whenre 3 feet might apply. The delegation inquired if the by-law mig~t be changed to read 3 feet from the sideline and that permission of the next door neighbour be obtained. Councillor Child stated then if this were done it would have to be registered against.the daed and owners.might change periodically. Councillor ~ammond stated that speaking specifically of Regency Acres this by-law must apply to rest of Town and know of several places that it could be affected in other parts of Town. Deputy Reeve Patrick recommended that a date be set with R-gencyACres Ratepayers Association to meet with Council and make a survey in this area in order to obtain an accurate picture of what we are up against, then a further meetingmight be held and recommend some plan to iron uut this matter. 17TH. REGULAR - 6 - September 6, 1960 Mr. Lewis inquired if there was such a thing as a zoning type plan in the Town of Aurora and could a my-law be. passed be covering a certain section of Town. Councillor Child advised that the Planning Board has engaged the services of a consultant to draw up a zoning plan and text for the Town. and felt that this matter bears out the dire need of a zoning by-law. Councillor Child stated he has a draft form of x zoning by-law in his possdssion and this might be readily converted to Aurora's needs and further that a zoning by-law may only be approved at a public hearing i where ratepayers might make their comments and objections if any. · Mayor Murray read a section of by-law 1051 concerning that Council might take appropriate action due to extra ordinary Eli! circumstances in a public interest and felt that the out is right here if Council wishes to use it. Mr. Lewis inquired if we can take of that that we could approach Council and obtain approval. and Mayor Murray stated that if taken to a fawyer feel you would have a strong case. Counc.illor Davidson stated he had seen the type of problem in connection of his own property and stated that Council had been . down to Regency ACREs subdivision and were keeping in mind si i;uations ' that exist in Metropolitan Toronto and we wanted as much space£ between .the houses as possible. Mayor Murray stated that we have many things on the agenda of Council this evening and felt that we have given the delegation from Regency Acres Ratepayers Association a fair hearing. Mayor Murray stated we will have a meeting and see what solution might be arrived at and requested Regency Acres Association to send no more then 5 delegates from Regency Acres and that they select the locations to be looked at. Rev. J. Morris, Mr. J. Buchanan and Mr. Knowles appeared before Council on behalf of the Recreation Commission and presented a brief regarding Sunday afternoon skating for Town of Aurora ~N~ young people and further request Town backing to the extent of $1,500.00 for this coming winter. The contents of the brief to the Aurora Town Council is as follows: ~. "Shortly after last Christmas a public demand for skating in the arena on Sunday afternoons began to make imself felt. In . recent years the Sunday time has been all taken up by hockey practices mostly for out-of-Town teamm. The Recreation Commission appDoached the Areaa Board in late winter and received the following information: Arena rents ice for $15,00 an hour, 2 hours skating requires 4 hours time (preparation and claan up) 2 ticket people needed, j 2 hours each Total Cost: $65. to $70. per Sunday Contract for 26 weeks @$70.00 is $1840. The Recreation Commission always spends its entire budget on essential services. And unless September is extremely warm, may have to absorb a loes on the ppol. There is no money for public skating in our Treasury. ~~ ·'i , __ , __ j 17TH. REGULAR - 7 - September ,6, 1.960 We propose that the Town Council back this project for Public skating up to the extent of $1500, for the winter of 1960-1961. We have not yet discussed rates for addmission, but if they settle out at 10¢ for children and 25-35¢ for yong people and adults, our potential income. would be as follows: 100 public school children and 20 adults brings nearly $500. 200 public school children and 40 adults brings nearly $800. 300 public school children and 60 adults brings nearly$1200. The Recreation Commission will undertake to promote this service in all ways. We feel tha vastly increased numbers of children and young people will necessitate our doing something for their recreationaz during the winter. An arena should not be only for those who play or watch hockey. Further·, a large segment of Chr.istian opinion agrees with this idea of skating on Sunday afternoon. ·· DAVIS: "That this petition be granted." CORBETT: Carried, Mr. L •. Shankman, representing Consolidated Building Corporatj.on Ltd. appeared before Council and read a letter from C.B.C. to the Town Engineer regarding Kelmar Construction and with regard to obtaining services for the new shopping centre and the matter of the maintenance. The Town engineer advised that the water main had been connected of this day and should be pressurer tested this evening. Mr. Shankman then stated that our maintenance period expires of to-night and trusts that the Town is protected. M~. Shankman advised that he was here also as a delegation of 1 regarding ~ideas of development of property of Aurora Orchards tpld further that the owners of this property have instructed him to present to Council a plan of subdivision for this area, Mr. Shankman stated that this plan comprises all single family dwellings with a minimum of ,55foot frontage and that there would be 4.4 acres of commercial land on Yonge. St, Further there would be a frontage of 2,'4 acres of low density Apartmnnt and land has been planned for parks and a charch site on Yonge ST, Mr. Shankman further stated theowner proposes that streets be paved, sanitary sewers, curbs andgutters, storm sewers and a sidewalk system, Mr. Shankman stated the plan calls for 417 single lots on 107 acres Mr. Shankman advised if Consolidated Building Corporation were to do the house building in this proposed subdivision then we plan to increase the size of huuse to a minimum of 1140 feet and that this would average more than 100 foot larger then previous homes built and further felt that the existing facilities for scho.ol are available at this time, JUir Upon being questioned Mr. Shankman stated that if approval were received they would be ready to start this project immediately. The plans submitted for this propesed subdivision were turned over to the Planning Board for further study and recornmendati -tion. 17TH. REGULAR DAVIS: Patrick: - 8 - September 6, 1960 "That we continue past the hour of 11 P.M",/ Carried, Deputy Reeve Patrick inquired of Mr. Shankman about Regency Road and Mr. Shankman replied that they have obtaiped the final sale of some land for a bowling all ey and other commercial enterprise and felt now that we can go ahead with the construction of Regency Drive, -- 1 _, Councillor ~axiEi»» Davidson inquired of Mr. Shankman that the l.ast time he had visited Aurora we discusse.d the responsibilty of the Industrial portion of Murray Drive and further Coun<fillor Davidson stated he is still sticking to his interpretaion and the Town Solicitor had agreed with him and written Mr. Shankman a letter to this effect, Mr. §hailkman stated he did not answer this letter because it was not from the Tovin. Mr. Shankman then stated he would send a cheque to the Town as soon as final figures are obtainable on cost of drairage ditch and other items, Councillor Stoddart reminded Mr. Shankman there was also an account of the i of 1 % for engineering fees to be considered«, · REPORTS OF COMMITTEE DAVISC:!: DAVIDSON: "That the Toronto and Yorks Commli!ssion be and they are hereby authorized to paint. a centre line on Yonge St. in Aurora at a · cost of $265. and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto," · '-Discussion Qto this motion followed and Councillor Child inquired · why this painting should be carried out at the end of the summer. and. following further discussion it was decided that this matter ~-· beleft over till next spring since resurfacing of part of Yong.e St. if being undertaking, .• t __ _ DAVIDSON: DAVIS: "That petition for intermim payment of the Statutor~y Grant under the Highway Improvement Act, on Road expenditures a»Mx£x incurred from January 1st. 1960 to August 31st. 1960 be made to the Department of Highways." Carried, Councillor Corbett present a report of the Property Committee re Sewage Treatment Plant in which the Committee Respectfully submit the following: "At a meeting held at the Sewage Treatment Plant at 7,30 P.M. Thursday September 1, 1960 and £RX£mxiRi concluded at the Municipal Office later, at which the ent·ire committee and Mayor D.J. Murray, Reeve C, F, Davis and Councillors, A.J. Child W Davidson, W, Stoddart were present, the condition of the equipment in the Sewage Treatment Plant was discussed, :,. __ . l_, 17TH. REGULAR - 9 - September 6, 1960 T~e Committee recommends (1) That the eqaipment in the 1932 plant be sandblasted wheee necessary, and painted according to the C.I.L. experts• recommendations. (2) That the gratings throughtout the plant be sandblasted and painted. (3) That the railings be cleaned and painted in the influent works, the 1932 and 1957 plants. All the above at an approximate cost of $800.00 CORBETT: PATRICK: "That the report of the Property Committee re the painting of the Sewage Treatment Plant be accepted at a cost of approximately $800.00 and the seal of the corporation be attached hereto." Carried. It was decid€d thaton Thursday night September the 8th. Council would meet at the Sales Office on Murray Drive in Regency Acres and would report back to the Municipal Building at 8.30 P.M. for the continuation of this Council meeting. Due to the lateness of the hour it was moved and carried that this meeting be postponed til 8.30 Thursday night September 8th. for continuance. DAVIS: "That this meeting adjourn." CORBETT: , . . The meeting then adjourned. i..,_,._) U?n!v~fl MAYB~ ·----------z; I_.