MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-06-20
Meeting No. 13
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PART A - 11:00
a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
R. Blake, Manager, West District
J. Bosomworth, Manager, Strategy and
Innovation
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
D. Clark, Town Architect
G. Day, Planner
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
I.
James, Senior Planner, Urban Design
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
A. Mukherjee, Manager,
Transportation Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 10,
the proposal by Avant Investments Inc. (Ellington park) at 3856, 3864 and 3872
Highway 7, by nature of his spouse
having an investment in the condo project, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 10, the
proposal by Avant Investments Inc. (Ellington park) at 3856, 3864 and 3872
Highway 7, by nature of having an investment in the condo, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 26, the
proposal by Angus Glen Farm Ltd., and Angus Glen Golf Club, West Village, by
nature of his home abutting the subject Angus Glen West Village, and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 29, the
proposal by Tenstone Development Inc. (Circa @ Town Centre), by nature of him
and his wife owning units in the Phase I of this project, and did not take part
in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval
of such matter.
1. THORNHILL
HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN
(10.8)
Presentation
Staff reviewed the initiative for a new Thornhill
Heritage Conservation District Plan for the existing Thornhill heritage
district. The current Plan is 20 years old and requires updating to address new
issues and to be more user-friendly, as well as to conform to the comprehensive
amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, transit improvements, and other plans
and policies. Staff advised that provisions have been added to conform to
recently-approved provisions of the Thornhill secondary Plan with respect to
building heights.
The Public Meeting will be held later this day, and
any clarifications or revisions arising will be incorporated into the plan
before presentation to Council.
The Committee thanked staff for their great work on
this project.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff presentation, regarding the Thornhill
Heritage Conservation District Plan, be received.
CARRIED
2. SERVICING
ALLOCTION (5.5)
Presentation
Staff provided an update on servicing allocation,
following the staff presentation on May 16, 2006 and subsequent discussions with the
development community. Staff is recommending an amended delegation procedure
with respect to draft plan approval, to streamline the process. It will require
one Public Meeting for the entire draft plan, with Council approval for the
first phase and delegated approval for subsequent phases within two years of
the Public Meeting, as servicing becomes available.
Committee expressed concern for control of allocation
assigned to Trustees, and requested updates on allocations as they proceed.
Staff suggested a covering letter be attached to By-laws to specify the
assignment of the allocation.
Committee discussed advancements in servicing methods
and requested that information be provided with respect to new technology and efficiency
criteria for buildings.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the staff update regarding servicing allocation
be received.
CARRIED
3. BOX
GROVE ARTERIAL ROAD
STREET NAMES (5.10, 10.14)
Memo Appendices
Staff gave a presentation on the proposed street names
in the Box Grove area, and reviewed consultation and comments from the public.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the staff update regarding the Box Grove arterial
road street names be received.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
Eric Wyatt, Handyperson, Asset Management – 30 years
Robert Cinq-Mars, Survey Crew Leader, Asset Management
– 30 years
William Reinhart, Working Supervisor, Parks,
Operations, Parks Central Shop - 30 years
Bruce Zimmerman, Captain, Fire and Emergency Services
– 25 years
Paul Ingham. General Manager, Operations – 25 years
Rodney Norton, Working Supervisor, Parks – 20 years
Piero Cannistra, Field Supervisor/Trainer, Building
Inspections – 20 years
John Wright, Director, Building Standards – 15 years
Steven Rendall, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Jarrod Marshall, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Jeffery LeFaive, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Robert Fex, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency Services –
10 years
Kirby Crang, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency Services
– 10 years
Blair Kelly, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency Services
– 10 years
George Fartsalas, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Ronald Lewis, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency Services
– 10 years
Brendon Eatly, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Richard Sordet, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Mark Headecker, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Andrew Greenwood, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Anthony Macoretta, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Warlito Gallenero, Firefighter, Fire and Emergency
Services – 10 years
Jennifer Barnes, Administrative Assistant, Building
Standards – 10 years
Frances MacGregor, Parking Control Clerk, By-law
Enforcement and Licensing – 10 years
Dino Ciafardoni, Building Inspector I, Building
Inspections – 5 years
Alida Tari, Notifications Officer, Clerk’s Department
– 5 years
Catherine Harrison, Manger, Corporate Communications –
5 years
George Duncan, Senior Planer, Planning & Urban
Design – 3 years
Marco Francisco, Provincial Offences Officer 2, By-law
Enforcement & Licensing – 3 years
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 6, 2006 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held June 6, 2006, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 17, 2006 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held May 17, 2006, be received for
information.
CARRIED
7. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 17, 2006, ITEM # 4 (f):
PROMOTION OF MAIN STREET
SUB-COMMITTEE (16.39)
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the recommendation of the Main Street Markham Committee on May 17,
2006, for a grant in the amount of $600 toward the rental cost of a
double-decker bus to transport participants to various events during the “Doors
Open Markham” on August 26-27, 2006, be endorsed.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Council be advised that in accordance with Delegation
By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific delegations authorized by
Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or the
Director of Planning and Urban Design
have approved applications listed in the report dated June 20, 2006.
CARRIED
9. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 6, 2006 TO MAY 26, 2006 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of May 6, 2006
to May 26, 2006” and direct
staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the
report;
And that applications by Montreal
Property Management Inc., and First Markham Place be bumped up to the Committee
level for approval;
And that staff circulate
information regarding parking and proposed use for the application by 2084851
Ontario Ltd., to the Ward Councillor and Regional Councillors.
CARRIED
10. AVANT
INVESTMENTS INC. (ELLINGTON PARK
CONDOMINIUM), 3856, 3864 AND 3872
HIGHWAY 7
DEEMING
BY-LAW (DY 06 114694) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal
by Avant Investments Inc. (Ellington park) at 3856, 3864 and 3872 Highway 7, by
nature of his spouse having an
investment in the condo project, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal
by Avant Investments Inc. (Ellington park) at 3856, 3864 and 3872 Highway 7, by
nature of having an investment in the condo, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That Council enact a By-law to
deem Lots 4 and 5, Registered Plan 4295, not to be part of a registered plan of subdivision, and that staff take
appropriate action as required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
11. EXTREME
FITNESS (2044922 ONTARIO LTD.)
8275 – 8281 YONGE STREET, LOTS 5, 6 AND
7
AND PART OF LANE, REGISTERED
PLAN 4184
PROPOSED DEEMING BY-LAW
(DY 06 114694) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Staff was directed to consider replacement of the boundary
fence on the west side of parking lot as a condition of site plan approval.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That Council enact a By-law to deem Lots 5, 6 and 7 and part of
Lane, Registered Plan 4184, not to be part
of a registered plan of subdivision, and that staff take appropriate action as
required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
12. CATHEDRAL
TOWN LTD. & 404 DEVELOPMENTS INC.
NORTH OF BETTY ROMAN BLVD,
EAST OF FUTURE
WOODBINE BY-PASS,
CATHEDRALTOWN PHASE II, 19TM-05002
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
AMEND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS (ZA 06 113216) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning
Amendment application (ZA 06 113216) submitted by Cathedral Town Ltd. & 404
Developments Inc. to permit an amendment to the development standards applied
to certain lots in Cathedraltown Phase II, located north of Betty Roman
Boulevard, east of the future Woodbine By-Pass within the Cathedral Secondary
Plan Area.
CARRIED
13. 2006
SECOND QUARTER UPDATE OF THE 23
STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Development
Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the second
quarter of 2006, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the June
20th, 2006 staff report.
CARRIED
14. CEDARDALE
CASTLEMORE INC.
9809 HIGHWAY 48, NORTH OF 16TH
AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT,
DEEMING BY-LAW
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT A SINGLE
TENANT RETAIL BUILDING FOR THE
BRICK
(ZA 05 006325, ZA 06 106209,
SC 05 027464) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated June 20, 2006, entitled “Applications
by Cedardale Castlemore Inc.
9809 Highway 48 (east side, north of 16th
Avenue) Applications for
Zoning By-law Amendment, Deeming By-law and Site Plan Approval to permit a single
tenant retail building for The Brick” be received;
And that the Zoning application (ZA 05 006325)
be approved and the implementing By-law be enacted;
And that the Deeming By-law
application (ZA 06 106209) be approved and the
Deeming By-law be enacted;
And that the Site Plan application (SC 05
027464) submitted by Cedardale Castlemore Inc., to
permit a 4,413 m2
(47,500 ft2) retail development,
be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;
And that site
plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning
and Urban Design, or her designate, to be
issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
15. HERITAGE
EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR
TAX REBATE PROGRAM FOR
HERITAGE PROPERTIES (16.11, 7.3)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute Heritage Easement Agreements with property owners for the properties
identified on Schedule “A” attached to the report dated June 20th, 2006, and
any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to
the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
16. WOODBINE BUSINESS CENTRE INC.
8787 WOODBINE AVENUE
SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND ZONING
BY-LAW
AMENDMENT (SC 06 108432, ZA 06
110257) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
report dated June 20, 2006, entitled “Woodbine Business Centre Inc., Application
for Site Plan Approval and Zoning By-law Amendment” be received;
And that
the site plan control application submitted by Woodbine Business Corridor Inc.,
be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;
And that
site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning
and Urban Design or her designate, to be
issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan;
And that
a Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning by-law amendment application;
And that
the owner submit a Parking Demand and Utilization Study to the satisfaction of
the Director of Planning and
Urban Design, prior to the scheduling of the
public meeting.
CARRIED
17. VARIANCE TO THE FENCE BY-LAW 277-97
58 JOHNSON STREET (2.19)
Report Attachment
Staff was directed to consider incorporating
similar permissions into the fence by-law.
Moved by:
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
report entitled, “Request for Variance to the Fence By-Law 277-97, as amended
for 58 Johnson Street”
dated June 20, 2006 be
received;
And that
the request to grant relief from the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97, as
amended to permit a 1.8m (6ft.) high decorative iron fence in a front and
exterior flankage yard, whereas a 1.2m (4ft.) is the maximum permitted fence
height, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
- Site plan and final fence design
detail being to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban
Design
- Owners repair the damage that was
caused from the original fence installation
- Owners ensure that gates are
closed around the pool area for safety
- Owners ensure that mature maple
trees are not damaged from front yard fence installation.
CARRIED
18. BOX
GROVE ARTERIAL ROAD STREET NAMES
(5.10 & 10.14)
Memo Appendices
The Committee received correspondence from:
1. Stan Buell 7791 Ninth
Line
2. Stan Buell 7791 Ninth
Line
3. Reit and Hein van der
Schoot
4. Murray
Cresswell
5. Paul J. Connelly
6. Shirley and Roger Heath
Staff gave a presentation on the background of the
proposed street names and outlined the consultation process.
Bob Watt, 7831 9th Line, spoke in
opposition to changing the name of the current road known as Ninth Line.
Dan McCombe, 7783 9th Line, spoke in opposition
to the name change and suggested that proper signage should eliminate confusion
and safety concerns.
Councillor J. Webster advised that he had delivered a
notice to residents in the affected area, and that the majority of the people
he contacted preferred the road to remain as the Ninth Line.
The Committee discussed safety issues, and the
inconvenience that area residents have already been subjected to with respect
to name changes. Alternative names were considered.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That correspondence regarding Box Grove Arterial Road Street Names
(Ninth Line) be received from: Stan Buell, Reit and Hein van der Schoot, Murray
Cresswell, Paul J. Connelly, and Shirley and Roger Heath;
And that the deputations by Rob Watt and Dan McCombe
in opposition to changing the name of the Ninth Line, be received;
And that the memorandum to the Mayor and Members of
Council regarding “Street naming options in and around Box Grove” dated June 20, 2006, be received;
And that the recommendations in the staff report
entitled “Consideration of the appropriate name for the existing 9th
Line in the Box Grove Community”, dated April 18, 2006, be approved as amended
this day;
And that the Region of
York be requested to transfer to the Town of Markham the portion of the
existing 9th Line, north and south of 14th Avenue, which
will be by-passed by the re-aligned 9th Line when the re-alignment
becomes operational;
And that the re-aligned 9th
Line be named “Box Grove Bypass”;
And that the Clerk be
authorized to provide notice in accordance with notice By-law 2002-275, prior
to Council considering the street name change.
CARRIED
19. YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
840 BUR OAK AVENUE, WISMER
COMMONS COMMUNITY
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
NEW
CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SC
06 108188) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Eric Anderson of Robbie / Wright + Architects Inc.,
representing the applicant, presented site plan and elevations of the proposal.
Committee discussed parking and traffic issues.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the site plan
application by York Catholic District School Board to permit a new catholic
elementary school at 840 Bur Oak Avenue in the Wismer Commons Community, be
endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’.
CARRIED
20. YORK
REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
571 COUNTRY GLEN BLVD, CORNELL
COMMUNITY
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
NEW
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SC 06
110328) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Peter Moffit, representing the applicant, presented site plan and
elevations of the property. Committee discussed parking and traffic issues.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the site plan application by York Region District
School Board to permit a new elementary school at 571 Country Glen Boulevard in
the Cornell Community, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions
attached as Appendix ‘A’.
CARRIED
21. SERVICING
ALLOCATION (5.5)
Report Appendices
Patrick O’Hanlon, representing Angus Glen,
acknowledged that it is difficult to satisfy everyone, and reiterated his
request for more servicing to support the substantial infrastructure investment
made by Angus Glen.
Andrew Jeanrie, representing Times Group, discussed
efforts to achieve an equitable cost-sharing agreement. Mr. Jeanrie advised
that a separate Developers Group was being created and as a result, it would be
premature to allocate servicing to the existing Markham Centre Trustee at this
time.
Andrew Madden, Trustee of the Markham Centre
Developers Group, discussed the additional allocation that had been requested
by the Group, and inclusion of the development of Clegg
Road on the chart for conditions of allocation.
Mr. Madden advised that the participating developers are preparing to sign the
Developers Group Agreement in the near future.
Barry Horosko, representing Liberty Development Corp.,
confirmed that the signing of the Developers Group Agreement is imminent, and discussed
up-fronting the cost of Clegg Road
and Birchmount Road
construction.
Stephen Upton of Tridel discussed efforts towards the
Developers Group Agreement and assured
the Committee of their commitment to Markham Centre.
Staff provided an update on the Agreement and projects
that are ready to proceed, in what staff consider to be a fair and equitable
manner. Staff can support the addition of Clegg
Road as a common cost-shared item for Markham
Centre, and provided assurance that the PPU approach is reasonable and
sustainable.
Committee discussed the process of Developers Group Agreements, and
options for appeal if a developer is not satisfied. Mr. Madden responded on the
principles and operation of the Group.
Discussions included stormwater facilities, and
options for resolution of parkland dedication disputes.
The Clause proposing an amendment to Delegation By-law
2002-202 was separated and was carried.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the deputations by Patrick O’Hanlon (Angus Glen),
Andrew Jeanrie (Times Group), Andrew Madden (Trustee of the Markham Centre
Developers Group), Barry Horosko (Liberty Development Corp.) and Stephen Upton (Tridel)
regarding servicing allocation, be received;
And that the June 20, 2006 report entitled “Servicing Allocation” be
received;
And that Markham Council allocate servicing capacity as noted in Table
5 of this report, as amended by the addition of up-fronting construction of Clegg Road
as a condition of the Markham Centre Allocation;
And that the amendment to Delegation By-law 2002-202,
be enacted;
And that the
written submissions regarding servicing allocation, included in Appendix ‘C’,
be received;
And further that Staff report back to Development
Services Committee regarding recommended policies and determination of trigger
points (timing) for releasing additional draft plan and site plan approval for
residential developments without servicing allocation, in relation to
completion of construction of the SE collector trunk sewer and the expansion of
the Duffins Creek Treatment Plant.
CARRIED
22. THORNHILL
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT PLAN, REVISED PLAN
2006 (10.8, 16.11)
Report Appendix
A-1 Appendix
A-2 Appendix
B
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the report
entitled “Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan – Revised Plan 2006” be
received;
And that the
revised Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan (2006) and Building
Inventory (2006), be endorsed, subject to clarification or revisions arising
from the Statutory Public Meeting on June 20, 2006;
And that a By-law
be brought forward to amend the existing Thornhill Village Heritage
Conservation District Plan By-law (270-86) by incorporating the revised
Thornhill Village Heritage Conservation District Plan (2006) and Building
Inventory (2006);
And that as per
Section 41.1 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act,
Council shall cause notice of the by-law to be served on each owner of property
located in the heritage conservation district and the Ontario Heritage Trust,
and to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality;
And that if there
are any objections to the By-law under Section 41.1 (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Town Solicitor be directed to
appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the By-law.
CARRIED
Note: At the Public Meeting
held June 20, 2006, this matter was deferred to September, 2006.
23. COSTCO WHOLESALE CANADA LTD. AND
RIOTRIN PROPERTIES (KIRKHAM)
INC.
HIGHWAY 48 AND KIRKHAM DRIVE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to
execute the M-Plan on behalf of the Town as owner of part of the lands included
in the Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. and Riotrin Properties (Kirkham) Inc. plan
of subdivision;
And that the lands shown as Blocks 14 and 15 on
Attachment A hereto be conveyed to the Town for nominal consideration;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect hereto.
CARRIED
24. MILLER
PAVING LTD., 8050 WOODBINE AVENUE
AND THE PROPERTY ON THE WEST
SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE SOUTH OF
BURNCREST ROAD
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL AND
PROPOSED FAÇADE
CHANGES AND PARKING LOT (SC 06
111299, SC 06 111341) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report dated June 20,
2006, entitled “Recommendation Report, Application for Site Plan Control Approval
– Miller Paving Ltd. proposed façade changes and parking lot, 8050
Woodbine Avenue and the property on the west side of Woodbine
Avenue south of Burncrest Road, File Numbers SC 06-111299 and SC 06-111341” be received;
And that the applications for site plan control
approval by Miller Paving Ltd. for the parking lot and façade changes be
endorsed in principle, subject to conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;
And that site plan approval be
delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be
issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
25. KYLEMORE
POST HOMES (DEACON PROPERTY)
NORTH SIDE OF 16TH
AVENUE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
TO PERMIT 19 SINGLE
DETACHED LOTS, 52 TOWNHOUSES
AND A COMMERCIAL BLOCK
(OP 03 119805, ZA 03 119739,
SU 03 119812 (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report Maps Appendices
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030024, prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited,
dated January 26, 2006, to permit 19 single detached lots, 52 townhouses and a
commercial block, north side of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy Road,
be approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in
Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated June 20, 2006;
And
that the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Kylemore Post Homes
for the lands on the north side of 16th
Avenue, west of Kennedy
Road, be approved and the draft Official Plan
Amendment be finalized and adopted;
And
that the application submitted by Kylemore Post Homes to amend Zoning By-laws
304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved, and the draft by-law be enacted;
And that the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the
Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And
that Kylemore Post Homes Ltd. be granted a servicing allocation of 70 units,
such allocation to be from the total allocation for the Angus Glen Community,
in accordance with the February
15, 2005 and November 22, 2005, report on servicing allocation;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or
reallocate the servicing allocation for this development;
And that
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the applicant provide
the Town with the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in
accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-189);
And further that the draft plan approval for plan of
subdivision 19TM-010024 will lapse after a period of three years commencing June 20, 2006, in the event that a
subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
26. ANGUS
GLEN FARM LTD. AND ANGUS GLEN GOLF
CLUB LTD., ANGUS GLEN
COMMUNITY – WEST VILLAGE
SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENT,
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
(OP 03 112028, SU 03 109045,
ZA 03 109048) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report Maps Appendices
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal
by Angus Glen Farm Ltd., and Angus Glen Golf Club, West
Village, by nature of his home
abutting the subject Angus Glen
West Village,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
Fadel Fahmy, 23 Glenridge Drive, speaking on behalf of some of the
landowners in the area, identified concerns regarding traffic and park
requirements. Staff responded to the comments and will meet with Ms. Fahmy to discuss the
concerns.
Staff advised that the draft Official Plan will be
refined to redesignate some of the density, which was intended for the next
phase.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
Phase 1 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030004, prepared by G.E. Hanson
Designs, dated April 21, 2006, 2004, to permit 173 single detached lots, 57
townhouse units and 120 apartment units, on the south side of Major Mackenzie
Drive, east of Glenbourne Drive, be approved subject to the conditions of draft
plan approval as set out in Appendix ‘C’ to the staff report dated June 20,
2006;
And that the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to
issue draft approval when the following requirements have been complied with:
·
That the Owner shall enter into an agreement with the Town, applying
specifically to the Phase 1 apartment block (Block 351, Plan 19TM-030004), which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of
purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for the
subject block, until the following conditions have been met:
- The Owner obtains sufficient servicing capacity
to the satisfaction of the Region of York and Town of Markham.
- Site Plan approval has been issued.
And
that the Secondary Plan Amendment application submitted by Angus Glen Farm Ltd.
& Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd. for lands on the south side of Major Mackenzie
Drive, east of Glenbourne Drive, be approved and the draft Secondary Plan
Amendment be finalized subject to technical changes and amendments noted by
staff at the Development Services Committee meeting on June 20, 2006, and adopted;
And
that the application submitted by Angus Glen Farm Ltd. & Angus Glen Golf
Club Ltd. to amend Zoning By-laws 177-76 and 304-87, as amended, be approved,
and the draft by-law be finalized and enacted;
And that the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the
Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And
that Angus Glen Farm Ltd. & Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd. be granted a
servicing allocation of 230 units, in accordance with the February 15, 2005 and November 22, 2005, reports
on servicing allocation;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or
reallocate the servicing allocation for this development;
And that
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the applicant provide
the Town with the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in
accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);
And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-030004
will lapse after a period of three years commencing the date of issuance of
draft approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed
within that period.
CARRIED
27. WINTER
GARDEN ESTATES INC. (19TM-030015 PHASE 2)
AND HOME SPORT PROPERTIES LTD
(19TM-040015),
BOX GROVE PLANNING DISTRICT, PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
AMENDMENT
(SU 03 116579, ZA 03 116573,
SU 04 028186, ZA 04 028190) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Maps Appendices
Cindy Fedorak, 6805 14th Avenue, provided a letter outlining her
concerns regarding drainage from the adjacent, subject property. Staff
advised that drainage assessment is a standard condition, and that this concern
can be addressed in a specific condition.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the staff report entitled “Winter Garden Estates
Inc (19TM-030015, Phase 2) and Home Sport Properties Ltd (19TM-040015), Box
Grove Planning District, Plan of
subdivision and implementing zoning amendment applications” dated June 20,
2006, be received;
And that the two plans of subdivision and implementing
zoning by-laws be approved as outlined below;
Winter Garden Estates Inc
(19TM-030015 Phase 2)
That Phase 2 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030015
(SU. 03-116579) located east of 9th Line, south of 14th
Avenue, submitted by Winter Garden Estates Inc, be draft approved subject to
the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
And that zoning amendment application (ZA 03-116573)
to amend By-law 304-87, 194-82 and
By-law 177-96, for lands east of 9th Line, south of 14th
Avenue, submitted by Winter Garden Estates Inc, be approved and the draft
implementing zoning by-laws be finalized and enacted;
And that servicing allocation for 230 units be granted to Winter Garden
Estates Inc (19TM-030015, Phase 2) in accordance with the November 22, 2005 report on
servicing allocation;
And that the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development;
And
that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation,
should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And
that the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the cost of the
Highway 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And
that the applicant provide to the Town the payment of all applicable fees, in
accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (2005-357);
And further that the draft plan of subdivision
approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 20, 2006, in the event that a
subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
Home
Sport Properties Ltd (19TM-040015)
That
draft plan of subdivision 19TM-040015 (SU-04-028186) located south of 6805 14th
Avenue, submitted by Home Sport Properties Ltd, be draft approved subject to
the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘C’, including an additional
condition to address the drainage concerns of the owners of 6805 14th Avenue;
And that zoning amendment application (ZA 04-028190) to amend By-law
304-87 and By-law 177-96, for lands south of 6805 14th
Avenue, submitted by Home Sport Properties Ltd, be approved and
the draft implementing zoning by-laws finalized and enacted;
And that servicing allocation for 49 units be granted
to Home Sport Properties Ltd (19TM-040015) in accordance with the November 22, 2005 report on
servicing allocation;
And that the Region of
York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And
that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation,
should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And
that the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the cost of the
Highway 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And
that the applicant provide to the Town the payment of all applicable fees, in
accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (2005-357);
And further that the
draft plan of subdivision approval shall lapse after a period of three years
commencing June 20, 2006,
in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
28. RULAND
PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
EAST SIDE OF WARDEN AVENUE,
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 407,
SOUTH OF THE ROUGE RIVER AND
WEST OF THE GO LINE
MARKHAM CENTRE, REVISED
PRECINCT PLAN AND
DRAFT PLAN CONDITIONS (SU 01 113921)
(10.7)
Report Maps Appendix
A
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the report dated June 20,
2006 entitled “Revised Precinct Plan and Draft Plan Conditions, Ruland
Properties Inc. (The Remington Group)” be received;
And that the revisions to the
Precinct Plan as they relate to the retail core be endorsed; and,
And that the amended draft
plan of subdivision prepared by Bousfields Inc. (drawing no. X-0033-1-1dp,
dated May 6, 2006), and revised conditions of draft plan
approval attached as Appendix ‘A’, be approved.
CARRIED
29. TENSTONE
DEVELOPMENT INC. (CIRCA @ TOWN CENTRE)
NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7,
BETWEEN TOWN CENTRE
BOULEVARD AND RODICK ROAD
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 16
STOREY APARTMENT
BUILDING, BEING PHASE 2 OF
TRIDEL’S CIRCA @ TOWN
CENTRE DEVELOPMENT (SC 02
110607) (10.6)
Report Maps
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 29, the
proposal by Tenstone Development Inc. (Circa @ Town Centre), by nature of he
and his wife owning units in the Phase I of this project, and did not take part
in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval
of such matter.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated June 20, 2006, entitled “Tenstone Development
Inc. (Circa @ Town Centre) – North side of Highway 7, between Town Centre
Boulevard and Rodick Road – Application for site plan approval for a 16 storey
apartment building, being Phase 2 of Tridel’s Circa @ Town Centre
development,” be received;
And that the application be endorsed,
in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix “A”
and provided that:
- Council has
approved an additional 500 units of servicing allocation to Markham Centre
as provided for in the June 20, 2006 report entitled “Servicing Allocation.”
- The Markham
Centre Developers Group Agreement has been executed and that Tenstone
Development Inc. is one of the signatories to the agreement.
- The Trustee
for the Developers Group advises the Town in writing of support for the
assignment of 391 units of servicing allocation to Phase 2.
And that 391 units of servicing allocation be granted
by Council to Tenstone Development Inc. (Circa @ Town Centre), subject to the
conditions outlined above;
And that site plan approval be
delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be
issued once the conditions outlined above have been satisfied. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan;
And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold
(H) provisions on the subject lands once the conditions outlined above have been satisfied
and a site plan agreement has been executed;
And that the Owner participate in the enhanced hoarding program for
Markham Centre, and that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute a hording agreement in a form satisfactory to
the Town Solicitor and the Commissioner of Development Services, with Tenstone
Development Inc.;
And that this endorsement shall lapse and site plan
approval will not be issued, after a period of three years commencing June 20, 2006, in the event that the
site plan agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
30. LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(2015776 ONTARIO INC.)
SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 7 & SOUTH TOWN
CENTRE BOULEVARD
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL, THIRD
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITHIN
PHASE 1 AND THE
CONVERSION OF THE
APPROVED SUITES HOTEL
BUILDING TO RESIDENTIAL USE (SC
04 026723) (10.6)
Report Maps
Committee received correspondence from Lezlie
Phillips of Liberty Development Corp., advising that the proposed unit count
for Building 2 has changed from 153 units to 162 units.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence dated June 19, 2006,
from Lezlie Phillips of Liberty Development Corp., advising that the
proposed unit count for Building 2 has changed from 153 units to 162 units, be
received.
That the report dated June 20, 2006, entitled “Liberty Development Corporation (2015776
Ontario Inc.) - Application for Site Plan Approval - Third Residential Building within Phase 1 and the
conversion of the approved suites hotel building to residential use - Southeast
corner of Highway 7 & South Town Centre Boulevard,” be
received;
That the application for site plan control approval be
endorsed, in principle, subject to the conditions attached
as Appendix “A” and provided that:
- The Owner has
entered into the subdivision agreement for draft plan of subdivision
19TM-030010.
- Council has
approved an additional 500 units of servicing allocation to Markham Centre
as provided for in the June 20, 2006 report entitled “Servicing Allocation.”
- The Markham
Centre Developers Group Agreement has been executed and that Liberty
Development Corporation is one of the signatories to the agreement.
- The Trustee
for the Developers Group has advised the Town in writing of support for
the assignment of 285 units
of servicing allocation to Liberty Development Corporation.
And that 285 units of
servicing allocation be granted by Council to Liberty Development Corporation,
subject to the conditions outlined above;
And that site plan approval be
delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be
issued once the conditions outlined above have been satisfied. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan;
And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold
(H) provisions on the subject lands once the conditions outlined above have been satisfied
and a site plan agreement has been executed;
And that the Owner participate in the enhanced hoarding program for
Markham Centre, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a
hoarding agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the
Commissioner of Development Services, with Liberty Development Corporation;
That the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute an amendment to the existing “No Pre-sale
Agreement” with Liberty Development Corporation to reflect the increase in the
number of units having servicing allocation, subject to Conditions 2 and 4,
above;
And that this endorsement shall lapse and site plan
approval will not be issued, after a period of three years commencing June 20, 2006, in the event that the
site plan agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
31. ABEYANCE
LIST, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (10.0)
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Development Services Abeyance List, dated June 20, 2006, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
32. MARKHAM CENTER COMMUNITY LANDOWNERS
COST SHARING AGREEMENT (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence dated June 19, 2006, from
Rouge North Markham Centre, representing 1619175 Ontario Inc. (Times Group
Inc.), Lonsmount Construction Limited, and Ayreh Construction Ltd., regarding
the Markham Centre Community Landowners Cost Sharing Agreement, be received.
CARRIED
33. LANGSTAFF AREA ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE (2.0)
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the information regarding the Langstaff Area
Enforcement Initiative, as requested by the Development Services Committee on June 6,
2006, be received.
CARRIED
34. LANGSTAFF LAND USE STUDY (10.8)
Committee received a deputation by
Chris Barnett of Davis & Company, and Sol Wassermuhl of Page and Steele
Architects, representing Paclang Holdings Inc., Tan-Mark Holdings Ltd., Mark
Tan Development Inc., and Condor Properties Ltd., in the Langstaff area. Mr.
Barnett indicated that the Region’s Rapid Transit Committee encouraged a
dialogue between the Town, the Region, and the Rapid Transit Committee with
respect to the proposed development of the property and the potential for
integrating the transit systems at this site.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the deputation by Chris Barnett
of Davis & Company, and Sol Wassermuhl of Page and Steele Architects,
representing Paclang Holdings Inc., Tan-Mark Holdings Ltd., Mark Tan
Development Inc., and Condor Properties Ltd., in the Langstaff area, be
received.
CARRIED
35. METRO KOPANSKY, MARKHAM CENTRE (10.8)
Metro Kopansky, a member of the Markham Centre
Developers Group, made a brief deputation to advise the Committee of the status
of his property.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the deputation by Metro Kopansky,
regarding Markham Center,
be received.
CARRIED
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36. LEGAL MATTERS (8.6)
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 3:30 p.m. to discuss legal matters.
CARRIED
Moved by:
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 3:40
p.m.
CARRIED
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PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Regrets
Councillor A. Chiu
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D. Clark, Town Architect
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
T. Lambe, Manager of Policy
A. Mukherjee, Manager,
Transportation Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
N. Surti, Planner
K. Webber, Administrative Assistant
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared
37. SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENT
MARKHAM CENTRE PLANNING AREA (2.16)
Report
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Town-initiated Sign By-law amendment for
Markham Centre.
Committee was advised that 149
notices were mailed on June 8, 2006, and Notice was published in the
Markham Economist and Sun on June8, 2006. There were no written submissions
received.
Martin Rendle, consultant,
gave a presentation on the proposed Sign By-law amendments, outlining the
purpose of the study and the suggested approach and principles.
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 20, 2006, with respect to
the proposed amendment to the Sign By-law for the Markham centre Planning Area
be received;
And that the application be referred
to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
38. 1617834 ONTARIO LIMITED, 156 BULLOCK DRIVE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
RESTAURANT USE (ZA 05 026995)
(10.5)
Report 1 2 3 4
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 05 026995,
submitted by 1617834 Ontario Limited for a restaurant use at 156 Bullock Drive.
Committee was
advised that 103 notices were mailed on May 31,
2006, and a
Public Meeting sign was posted on May 30, 2006. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues.
The
Applicant was in attendance to answer any questions, and advised that parking
is not currently a problem as the area is not busy.
James
Worsley, 126 Sherwood Forest Drive, owner of property across the road
from the subject property, indicated that parked cars on the road are currently
a problem. He also expressed concern for the business operating late at night, as
are other local businesses, and requested the hours of operation be restricted
to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Worsley also requested that a liquor license not be issued if
applied for in the future. Staff advised that the Town cannot control hours of operation,
but can reach an agreement with the applicant.
Committee
discussed the noise, late night activity, and parking disturbances that occur
in the area, and requested staff review the matter.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
deputation by James Worsley regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment,
File ZA 05 026995, submitted by 1617834 Ontario Limited, be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 20,
2006, with
respect to the “1617834 Ontario Limited, Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a restaurant use at 156 Bullock
Drive”, be received;
And that the application to amend
Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
39. THORNHILL HERITAGE DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW (16.11)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Town-initiated
proposed Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan.
Committee was advised that 192
notices were mailed on May 29, 2006. Committee received written
submissions from:
1. Jim Lysick, 117 John Street, stating concerns
2. Barbi Lazarus, 9 Carnegie Crescent, with comments
3. Kelly Kivioja and Rob Armstrong, 9 Eliza Street, stating concerns
4. Joe and Diane Ricciuti, President
of the Ward 1-South Residents Association, and President of Society for the
Preservation of Historic Thornhill, in objection
5. Bill Wylie, 148 John Street, stating concerns
Staff reviewed the initiative for a new Thornhill
Heritage Conservation District Plan for the existing Thornhill Heritage District.
The current Plan is 20 years old and requires updating to address new issues
and to be more user-friendly, as well as to conform to the comprehensive
amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, transit improvements, and other plans
and policies.
Staff advised that provisions have been added to
conform to recently-approved provisions of the Thornhill Secondary Plan with
respect to building heights, and any clarifications or revisions arising from
this Public Meeting will be incorporated into the plan before presentation to
Council.
The Consultants, Phillip
Carter and Paul Oberst, gave a presentation on the details of the plan.
Committee discussed at length issues
relating to accepted materials, lot coverage, clarification for building
classifications, and other matters.
David Jordon, 125 John Street (Councillor D. Horchik advised that
he is related to Mr. Jordon) stated his opinion that the new document is an improvement
over the 1986 version. Mr. Jordon noted that there have been numerous
opportunities for public input and many of the concerns have been addressed. Mr.
Jordon suggested an amendment to eliminate the ambiguity of building
classification in section 2.2.2 and to ensure that owners are consulted about
the classification of their property. He also suggested that the community have
a voice in the type of homes being built to ensure they conform to the
neighbourhood.
Judy Dawson-Ryan, 10 Royal Orchard Blvd., suggested more time is needed, and
that a building height cap is required as well as controls on the use of new building
materials.
Joseph Ricciuti, 9 Eliza Street, stated that the Thornhill-Markham
district is a unique area. He discussed
historically appropriate heights and provisions from the 1986 Plan, the
proposed Plan, and the Ontario Heritage Act regarding heights and maintenance,
and questioned which regulations take precedence in the event of a conflict.
Mr. Ricciuti requested further review with an independent consultant.
David Rawcliffe, 157 Tamarack Drive, past-President of SPOHT, welcomed
the review and hoped the Town would listen to the people. His concern is that
the study is being rushed, and that more time is needed for review. Mr. Rawcliffe
questioned how this study is being tied to the Yonge Street study.
Mel Winch of Winch Planning
and Development Services, commended the consultants and staff on new policies that
are being implemented to reflect current times, and he supported the Plan. Mr.
Winch suggested that the plan cannot be all things to all people, but it should
balance the interests of all stakeholders.
Nigel Connell, 25 Colborne Street, stated that he had moved to
Thornhill specifically for the Heritage community. Mr. Connell noted that the
proposed plan would eliminate inconsistencies and subjectiveness, however, the
guidelines need to be more restrictive with respect to the use of new
materials, and he requested more time for review.
Barbi Lazarus, 9 Carnegie Crescent, considered some of the language in
the proposed Plan to be weak, and suggested the words “shall not be permitted”
are more suitable than “not supported” or “shall be encouraged” in some cases, so
that it can enforced.
Evelin Ellison, representing
the Ward One South Thornhill Residents, suggested that the proposed building
height of up to five storeys will set a dangerous precedent, and that the heights
should remain at two storeys, as well as the roads should remain two lanes, as
has been done in other towns. Mr. Ellsion suggested more improvements are
required on Yonge Street to make it more user-friendly.
Staff responded to comments
made and discussed building height cap and building classifications. With
respect to the subjective wording, some flexibility has to be allowed, and if
an application complies with the new Plan, staff would be able to provide
approval without a review by Heritage Markham. Staff stated that the Plan has
come a long way over two years and gave a review of the Public consultation process.
The draft has been available for review since May 29,
2006. The Heritage Markham Committee had been used
as a review body due to its broad range of experience, however, very little input
was received from the HMC.
Committee discussed the issues
at length, the benefits of living in the Heritage District, the elimination of ambiguity
in the new Plan, the problems on Yonge Street from John Street to Thornhill
Summit Drive, and the need for an updated Plan.
Committee requested
information regarding governance. Committee invited the residents to contact
staff in the near future regarding their concerns to allow time to deal with
the issues, rather than waiting until a further public meeting in the fall.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K.
Usman
That the written submissions
by Jim Lysick, Barbi Lazarus, Kelly Kivioja and Rob Armstrong, Joe and Diane
Ricciuti, and Bill Wylie, with comments and objections regarding the proposed
Thornhil1 Heritage Conservation District Plan, be received;
And that the deputations by
David Jordon, Judy Dawson-Ryan, Joseph Ricciuti, David Rawcliffe, Mel Winch,
Nigel Connell, Barbi Lazarus, and Evelin Ellison, regarding the proposed
Thornhil1 Heritage Conservation District Plan, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 20, 2006, with respect to the draft
Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan and Building Inventory, and
proposed amendment to By-law 270-86, as amended, be received;
And that the draft Thornhill Heritage Conservation
Plan, Building Inventory, and associated by-laws be deferred to Council in late
September, 2006, to allow for a further workshop or Public Information Meeting
in early September, 2006.
CARRIED
40. OFFICIAL PLAN AND SECONDARY PLAN
AMENDMENTS
FOR THE CORNELL PLANNING
DISTRICT (OP 06 114028) (10.3)
Report Fig
1 AppA Maps
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Town-initiated
proposed Official Plan and Secondary Plan amendments for the Cornell Planning
District, File OP 06 114028.
Committee was advised that 163
notices were mailed on May 31, 2006, and Notice was published in the
Markham Economist and Sun on May 27, 2006. Committee received one written
submission from Rick Merrill on behalf of Mr. Lawrence Litvack, with concerns.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal. The purpose is to bring the Plan into conformity with
current Provincial and Regional Policy directions, to finalize the location and
total amount of parkland open space, to integrate other current initiatives,
and to respond to developers requirements.
Eric Ball, 123 Walkerville Road, had concerns regarding downsizing
and integration of the community centre
with Markham Stouffville Hospital, and traffic at the intersection of
9th Line and Highway 7, and he requested that the traffic analysis
include developments to the north and east of Cornell. Mr. Ball also discussed
the contradiction between the housing styles and intensification, the amended use
of church lands, and the need to label diagrams with street names.
Steve Hood, 8 Pingel Road, had a concern with respect to the reduced
parkland dedication agreement between Ontario Realty Corporation and the Town,
in light of the proposed increase in population.
Andrew Keyes, 90 Morning Dove
Drive, stated that he is on the Cornell Ratepayers Association Board of
Directors, and is a member of the Cornell Advisory Group. Mr. Keyes discussed
the new urbanism guidelines, transit initiatives and pedestrian-friendly
development, which result in smaller lot sizes and increased population, impacting
the lifestyle investment made by the residents. In consideration of the
increased population, he questioned why the parkland, arena, public library,
wellness centre, and community center have been scaled back, particularly as
they have been identified as serving Regional interests not just local, and if
the combined facilities proceed how will the land cost savings be utilized.
John Kay, 9529 Reesor Road, questioned the potential use of
agricultural land and its impacts on the residential area. Mr. Kay also had
concern for retention of ORC parkland, and for traffic from the north.
Staff responded to comments. With
respect to combining the community center and the wellness centre with the hospital,
a presentation will be made at next Cornell Advisory Group by Hospital representatives
to explain the situation. Members of the public would be able to attend. With
respect to parkland, options to compensate for the increase in population
include cash-in-lieu of parkland and obtaining small parcels of land. The traffic
study accounted for traffic from the north. Staff advised that consultation will
continue over the summer, and public input is invited.
Committee discussed front-loaded
lots, provision of sufficient parkland, the significant increase in population,
incentives for employment and retail uses, potential locations for gas
stations, the heavy traffic on Highway 7 and 9th line and the
proposed right-turn lane on Highway 7, the completion of Bur Oak Drive, Little
Rouge Trails, recreation and library facilities, potential impacts of the
airport and of employment lands abutting the Rouge Park, and the need for a
coordinated effort by all stakeholders.
Moved by: Councillor J.
Webster
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That the written submission by
Rick Merrill on behalf of Mr. Lawrence Litvack, with concerns regarding the
Town-initiated Official Plan and Secondary Plan amendments for the Cornell
Planning District, File OP 06 114028, be received;
And that the deputations by Eric
Ball, Steve Hood, Andrew Keyes, and John Kay regarding the Town-initiated
Official Plan and Secondary Plan amendments for the Cornell Planning District,
File OP 06 114028, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 20, 2006, with respect to the proposed
Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment to update the Cornell Secondary Plan (OP
06 114028), be received;
And that the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment to update the
Cornell Secondary plan be referred back
to staff for a report and recommendation.
That the minutes be forwarded to the Cornell
Working Group
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 11:30 p.m.