MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
MAY 24, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 6
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Rick Cefaratti, Planner II
Geoff Day, Senior Planner
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Stacia Muradali, Senior Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee
Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST –
None Declared
1. ST.
MARY AND ST. SAMUEL
THE CONFESSOR COPTIC ORTHODOX
CHURCH
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND
ACCESSORY
USES AT 9377 AND 9389 MCCOWAN
ROAD
(ZA 10 131982 & SC 10
131983) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
The subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application submitted by St. Mary and St. Samuel The Confessor Coptic Orthodox
Church for a Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan approval to permit a place
of worship and accessory uses at 9377 and 9389 McCowan Road (File ZA 10 131982
& SC 10 131983).
The Committee Clerk advised that 79 notices were mailed on May 4, 2011,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 3, 2011. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff clarified the ownership of
surrounding properties and any concerns identified by the residents, and
advised that the Ward Councillor had provided notice to properties beyond the
usual notice range.
Ben Quan of Q x 4 Investments
Limited, representing the applicant, was in attendance. In response to
questions, Mr. Quan advised that the recreational facilities will be open to
the public.
Sal Crimi of S.C. Land
Management Corp., representing various property owners in the area, requested
consideration of cost recovery for the servicing already provided. Although
there is no objection to the proposed use, the scale and massing should be
reduced to be compatible with the surrounding single family residential
uses. Mr. Crimi also referred to the
extensive hedging requirements for his clients that should be equally
requisite.
Joanne Barnett, representing
Olyn Investments, an adjacent developer, had no objection to the proposal and
requested commonality of servicing.
Sylvia Hall, a resident on Trail Ridge, stated concerns
for parking on the side streets and the proposed massing of the church.
The Committee discussed
traffic, parking, access, and massing concerns. Traffic and parking studies
have been submitted and are being reviewed by staff. Discussions included the capacity of the
multiple uses in the proposed church, and the number of users that are within
walking distance, with respect to parking and traffic levels. The Committee
recommended that home purchasers in the surrounding residential developments
should be made aware of the proposed church prior to purchase.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated April 12, 2011, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT. St. Mary
and St. Samuel The Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church. Rezoning and site plan
applications to permit a place of worship and accessory uses at 9377 and 9389
McCowan Road. File Nos: ZA 10 131982 & SC 10 131983”, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on May 24th, 2011, with respect to the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law
304-87, as amended, and for site plan approval, be received; and further,
3) That the applications by St. Mary and
St. Samuel the Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church to amend Zoning By-law 304-87,
as amended, and for site plan approval, be referred back to staff for a report
and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. WOODEN
SPIRE ESTATES INC.
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
MEDICAL OFFICES TO OCCUPY A
MAXIMUM OF 50% OF THE TOTAL
GROSS FLOOR AREA OF THE
EXISTING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 6899 14TH
AVENUE
(THE SHOPPES OF BOXGROVE)
(ZA 10 131180) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application submitted by Wooden Spire Estates Inc. for a Zoning By-law
amendment to permit medical offices up to a maximum of 50% of the total gross
floor area of the existing commercial building at 6899 14th Avenue
(File ZA 10 131180).
The Committee Clerk advised that 103 notices were mailed on May 4, 2011,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 4, 2011. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The parking rate is higher than is
typically provided for this use.
The Committee discussed traffic movement with respect to the right-in/right-out
access, and the lack of sidewalks along 14th Avenue. It was
clarified that a pharmacy is a permitted use if one were to be included in the
medical office, and that accessibility issues have been addressed. The
Committee recommended that the curb cut be monitored to ensure accessibility is
not hampered, and that the handicapped parking spots be located for maximum
convenience.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Wooden Spire
Estates Inc., Zoning Amendment to permit medical offices up to a maximum of 50%
of the total gross floor area of the existing commercial building at 6899 14th
Avenue, File No. ZA 10 131180,” dated May 10, 2011 be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 24, 2011,
with respect to the proposed amendment to the Town of Markham’s Zoning By-law
177-96, as amended, to permit medical offices up to a maximum of 50% of the
total gross floor area of the existing commercial building at 6899 14th
Avenue, be received; and,
3) That the application by Wooden Spire Estates Inc to amend
the Town’s By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,
4) That the proposed amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law
177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. WOODBINE
MACKENZIE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO
REZONE THE SUBJECT LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL TO
RESIDENTIAL EAST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(ZA 11 109848) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application submitted by Woodbine MacKenzie Developments Limited for Zoning
By-law amendments to rezone from Agricultural to Residential - East Cathedral
Community (File ZA 11 109848).
The Committee Clerk advised that 122 notices were mailed on May 4, 2011,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 3, 2011. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. It was clarified that the lot widths
have been previously approved and are compatible with surrounding lot sizes, and
that this proposal will add to the lot depths.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated May 10, 2011, titled Preliminary Report - Woodbine
MacKenzie Developments Limited - Application for Zoning By-law Amendments to
rezone the subject lands from Agricultural to Residential - East Cathedral
Community, ZA 11 109848, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on May 24, 2011, with respect to the application by Woodbine MacKenzie
Developments Limited for Zoning By-law Amendments on
lands within the East Cathedral Community, be received; and,
3) That the application by Woodbine
MacKenzie Developments Limited for Zoning
By-law Amendments to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 as amended, to permit the
rezoning of the subject lands from Agricultural to Residential, be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendments to Zoning
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 as amended, to rezone the subject lands from
Agricultural to Residential, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
4. KING
DAVID INC. AND MONARCH DEVELOPMENTS
– GARDEN COURT APPLICATIONS
FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN 88 UNIT
CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE 4
STOREY RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 10350 WOODBINE AVENUE
(ZA 10 130576 & SC 11
110282) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
The Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted
by King David Inc. and Monarch Developments - Garden Court for Zoning By-law
amendments and site plan approval for the development of an 88 unit condominium
townhouse development and future 4 storey residential condominium building at
10350 Woodbine Avenue (File ZA 10 130576 & SC 11 110282).
The Committee Clerk advised that 98 notices were mailed on May 4, 2011,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 3, 2011. One written submissions was
received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee discussed density issues within the Secondary Plan.
Joseph Cesaroni of Cesaroni & Sons Ltd., representing residents of
the Cathedraltown community to the north of the subject property, spoke of the
proposed density, timely development, and provision of amenities for the lands
to the east. Concern was also expressed that the Cathedral of the
Transfiguration has not been completed. Mr. Cesaroni advised that the applicant
has agreed to meet with the residents to discuss their concerns.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated May 10, 2011, titled Preliminary Report King David Inc.
and Monarch Developments – Garden Court - Applications for Zoning By-law
Amendments and Site Plan Approval for the development of an 88 unit condominium
townhouse development and future 4 storey residential condominium building 10350 Woodbine Avenue File No’s: ZA 10 130576 & SC
11 110282, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on May 24, 2011, with respect to the applications by King David Inc. and
Monarch Developments for Zoning By-law Amendments and
Site Plan Approval on lands within the West Cathedral Community,
be received; and further,
3) That the application by King David Inc.
for Zoning By-law Amendments to amend By-laws 304-87 and
177-96 as amended, to permit an 88 unit condominium townhouse development and
future 4 storey residential condominium building, be referred back to staff for
a final report and recommendation.
CARRIED
5. APPLICATIONS
BY CROWN OF MARKHAM INC.
FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND
RED-LINE REVISIONS TO DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-09002 TO PERMIT MEDIUM
DENSITY LIVE-WORK UNITS
ON PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION
3 IN THE
WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(ZA 11 111796 AND SU 09 120124)
(10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
The subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application submitted by Crown of Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law amendment and
Re-line revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-09002 to permit medium
density live-work units on Part of Lot 23, Concession 3 in the West Cathedral
Community (File 11 111796 and SU 09 120124).
The Committee Clerk advised that 61 notices were mailed on May 4, 2011,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 4, 2011. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated May 10, 2011, titled PRELIMINARY REPORT Applications by
Crown of Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Red-line revisions to
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-09002 to permit medium density live-work units
on Part of Lot 23, Concession 3 in the West Cathedral Community - Files ZA 11 111796
and SU 09 120124, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on May 24, 2011, with respect to the applications by Crown of Markham Inc.
for Zoning By-law Amendments and Red-line revisions to Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-09002 on lands within the West Cathedral Community,
be received; and,
3) That the applications by Crown of Markham
Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendments to amend
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 as amended and to permit the rezoning of the subject
lands from Agricultural to Community Amenity Area and Medium Density
Residential and for Red-line revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision
19TM-09002 and, be
approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendments to Zoning
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 as amended, to rezone the subject lands from
Agricultural to Community Amenity Area and Medium Density Residential, be
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
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