MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-09-21
Meeting No. 16
PART A - 12:00 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. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
T. Lambe, Manager of Policy and
Research
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
N. Surti, Planner
K. Webber, Administrative Assistant
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 12:15 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor D.
Horchik in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti disclosed an interest with respect to item #
25 the proposed development at 9250 Warden Avenue, by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas, by
nature of owning property within 120 metres of the subject property, and did
not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of such matter.
1. UNIONVILLE
BURNDENNET CREEK
STREAM NAME OPTIONS (5.7)
Staff made a presentation regarding name options for
the Unionville Burndennet Creek, and presented the results of a public survey.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
staff presentation regarding name options for the Unionville Burndennet Creek
be received;
And that the name "Eckardt Creek" be endorsed.
CARRIED
2. 2004 THIRD QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14) Weblink
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That
Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for
the third quarter of 2004, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the September 21, 2004
staff report, and that the name "Albert
Lewis" be added to the list.
CARRIED
3. AL HUSSAIN FOUNDATION,
10992 KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN,
ZONING BY-LAW, MINISTER’S
ZONING ORDER (AIRPORT)
AND FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL, TO
PERMIT A PLACE OF
WORSHIP IN ADDITION TO THE
EXISTING PERMITTED CEMETERY
(OPA.96-005, ZO.96-029,
ZA.01-118321, SC.04-018281) (10.3,
10.5, 10.6) Weblink
Moved by:
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on
October 2, 2001 regarding applications submitted by the Al Hussain Foundation
at 10992 Kennedy Road to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Minister’s
Zoning Order (Airport), to permit the conversion of the existing funeral chapel
to a place of worship and the construction a 183.5 m2 addition, be
received;
And that Council endorse the proposed draft
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, to permit the conversion of the
existing funeral chapel to a place of worship and construction of a 183.5 m2
addition;
And that the applicant’s exemption request from
Bill 27 be endorsed by Council and referred to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing;
And that the draft Official Plan and the Zoning
By-law Amendments be presented to Council for adoption, once the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs has granted an exemption from Bill 27, permitting the
conversion of the funeral chapel to a place of worship and the construction of
the 183.5 m2 addition;
And further that staff prepare a further report to
Development Services regarding the proposed site plan application to permit the
183.5 m2 addition.
CARRIED
4. POMONA MILLS CREEK (DON
RIVER) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
(10.8, 5.7) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Engineering
Department report entitled “Pomona Mills Creek (Don River) Implementation Plan”
be received;
And that the Terms of
Reference for a Task Force for the Pomona Mills Creek (Don River) Implementation
Plan be endorsed, with the amendment that the
Chair be appointed by the members of the Task Force;
And that
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell and Councillor S. Daurio be appointed to the
Task Force;
And that the Director of
Engineering be authorized to retain a consulting engineer to assist in the
project management of the proposed implementation plan to an upset limit of
$25,000;
And that such costs be funded
from Account # 083 5350 4726 005;
And that staff report back to
Committee with updates as the work of the Task Force progresses;
And that the TRCA and Don
Watershed Council be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
Public
Meetings - to Council
5. UNIONVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (1038715
ONTARIO LTD)
9302 KENNEDY ROAD, OFFICIAL
PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF 1,166 M2 BUILDING FOR THE UNIONVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (OP 03 119515, ZA 03 119513, SC 03
119516)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval,
Files OP 03 119515, ZA 03 119513 and SC 03 119516, submitted by Unionville
Montessori School (1038715 Ontario Limited) to permit the expansion of the Unionville
Montessori School at 9302 Kennedy Road.
Committee was
advised that 43 notices were mailed on September 1, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on August 24, 2004. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property.
Jim
Kirk, on behalf of the applicant, Unionville Montessori School, displayed a
site plan and elevations. Mr. Kirk advised he considers that there would be no
impact on surrounding lands.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
deputation by Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons, representing the applicant,
Unionville Montessori School (1038715 Ontario Limited) for the proposed
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval, Files OP 03
119515, ZA 03 119513 and SC 03 119516, for 9302 Kennedy Road, be received;
And that the report from the
Development Services Commission dated June 28, 2004 entitled "Unionville
Montessori School (1038715 Ontario Limited), Application for Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval to Permit the Construction of a
1,166 m2 Building for the Unionville Montessori School, 9302 Kennedy
Road", be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on September 21, 2004 with respect to the proposed amendments to
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received;
And that the applications by
Unionville Montessori School (1038715 Ontario Limited) to amend the Official
Plan and By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed Official Plan
Amendment and amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be enacted
without further notice.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM CENTRE ENHANCED HOARDING
PROGRAMME (2.16)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed amendments to Sign By-law 2002-94.
Committee was
advised that notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun on August
31, 2004. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposed amendments to Sign By-law 2002-94, and
described the enhanced hoarding proposal to identify and communicate the
Markham Centre message. Messaging will include community and town-wide messages
such as “Character Community”.
Staff
clarified that the Hoarding will be paid for by the developers, and control of
the displays will be exercised through a Hoarding Agreement package and an
approval process. Further discussions will determine the approval authority and
process.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Regional councillor J. Jones
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on September 21, 2004 with respect to the proposed by-law
amendments be received;
And that the report dated June 28,
2004 entitled "Enhanced Hoarding Programme" be received;
And that the Committee endorse the guidelines in the June 28, 2004 staff
report regarding lifestyle and site identification signage in concert with an
enhanced hoarding programme;
And that staff be directed to finalize amendments to the Sign By-law No.
2002-94, to incorporate additional lifestyle and site identification signage;
And that staff be directed to draft a Hoarding Agreement for execution by
developers who wish to participate in the enhanced hoarding / sign programme.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by Development Services on September
21, 2004:
7. PROVINCIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
INITIATIVES (13.2)
Staff
made a presentation regarding Provincial Growth Management Initiatives,
reviewing a series of Town responses to Provincial Growth Management
initiatives over the last few months: the Growth Plan; Planning Reforms; and
Greenbelt Protection.
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the
staff presentation regarding Provincial Growth Management Initiatives be
received.
CARRIED
8. MARKHAM CENTRE UPDATE (10.8)
The
Markham Centre update was deferred to the next Development Services Committee
meeting.
The
Commissioner of Development Services announced that Markham had won an award
from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, for the Markham Centre Communications
Plan. The Committee congratulated the staff members involved: David Clark,
Richard Kendall, and Kathryn Webber.
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the staff update regarding Markham Centre be deferred to
the Development Services Committee meeting on October 5, 2004;
And that David Clark, Richard Kendall, and Kathryn Webber be
congratulated for their work on the Markham Centre Communications Plan, which
won an award from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
CARRIED
9. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
Barb Gilbert, Administrative Clerk, Fire and Emergency
Services - 15 years
David Merriman, Facility Coordinator, Angus Glen Community
Centre - 15 years
Kathy Nesbitt, Administrative Assistant II, Markham
Museum - 15 years
Derek Hanlon, Building Inspector II, Building
Inspections - 10 years
Judy Carroll, Communications Clerk, Clerk's Department
- 3 years
Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Capital Engineer, Engineering
- 3 years
10. SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE
PROPOSED
ADDITION TO THE MARKHAM
CHINESE BAPTIST CHURCH
9580 WOODBINE AVENUE (FILE SC
03 113879) (10.6)
Committee received a staff memorandum, dated September 20, 2004, regarding
the Site Plan Approval application by the Markham Chinese Baptist Church, and
correspondence from Michael Cheung, on behalf of the residents of Cachet
Fairways, requesting to make a deputation on this matter.
Michael Cheung, on behalf of the residents of Cachet
Fairways, made a deputation and submitted a written document outlining the
residents' concerns for safety, pollution, and privacy. Mr. Cheung requested
the approval be deferred, and that the residents be involved in the design
process.
Committee discussed parking requirements as prescribed
by the new Places of Worship Parking Standards, and the potential for the
church to grow. Public use of the parking structure and the need to restrict
parking on adjacent streets, was also discussed.
Staff advised that the applicant has revised the site
plan, following meetings with residents and staff, and that the application is
in compliance with zoning regulations. The residents will be presented with the
final landscape and elevation plans, and there will be an opportunity for input
on the final design details.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by:
Councillor J. Webster
That the staff
memorandum, dated September 20, 2004, be received;
And that the correspondence and deputation by Michael Cheung,
representing the residents of Cachet Fairways, regarding concerns for the
Application for Site Plan Approval by the Markham Chinese Baptist Church
located at 9580 Woodbine Avenue (File SC 03 113879), be received.
CARRIED
11. COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW, MARKHAM ROAD (10.8)
Committee received correspondence regarding concerns
for the potential for Big Box commercial development on Markham Road, north of
16th Avenue, from:
- Elizabeth Plashkes of the Markham Village
Conservancy
- Jocelyn de La Fontaine, of Jocey Designs, and
- Peter Ross, of the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers
Association.
Elizabeth Plashkes of the Markham Village Conservancy,
gave a brief summary of the concerns identified at the Public Information
Meeting held on September 16, 2004. Ms. Plashkes requested that a master plan
review be undertaken and that development in the area be placed on hold in the
interim.
Amy Pialagitis, of the Markham Village BIA, supported
the presentation by Ms. Plashkes.
Myra Chepak, 23 Princess Street, presented
correspondence from Peter Ross of the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers Association,
urging a review of commercial development in this area.
Staff explained that the existing zoning permits mixed
uses, and advised that the Town is currently undertaking a commercial policy
review exercise, and a report will be presented this fall.
Committee requested that written copies of
presentations from the Public Information Meeting be obtained and formally
received by Council. It was suggested that staff review the unique
"lifestyle" approach to commercial development that has worked
successfully in other cities.
Committee discussed the commercial amenities required
to support OPA 5, and the impact of the commercial review on lands in Ward 7.
Committee also directed staff
to look into re-scheduling Commercial Policy Review Committee meeting arranged
for September 23, 2004, due to scheduling conflicts with the members.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the correspondence from Elizabeth Plashkes of the
Markham Village Conservancy, Jocelyn de
La Fontaine of Jocey Designs, and Peter Ross of the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers
Association
with concerns for the potential for Big Box
development on Markham Road, north of 16th Avenue, be received;
And that the deputations by Elizabeth Plashkes of the
Markham Village Conservancy, Amy Pialagitis of the Markham Village BIA, and
Myra Chepak, with concerns for the potential for Big Box development on Markham
Road, north of 16th Avenue, be received;
And that staff be directed to report
on the scope and cost of preparing a Commercial Impact Study, to examine the
potential impacts of proposed retail on Main Street Markham, north of 16th
Avenue and south of Highway 7, and including Sherway Plaza and plazas along
Highway 48;
And that Legal staff be directed to
report on implementing Interim Control while the
Commercial Impact Study is being
undertaken.
CARRIED
12. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES (16.11)
- September 8, 2004 Weblink
Staff was requested to contact Regional Councillor J.
Heath with an update on the Archibald Baker House.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting held September 8, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
13. MARKHAM CENTRE
STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES (16.0)
- September 13, 2004 Weblink
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Markham Centre Steering
Committee meeting held September 13, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
14. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW
2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
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, September 21, 2004.
CARRIED
15. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 5, 2004 TO AUGUST 27, 2004
(10.0) Weblink
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of August 5, 2004 to August 27, 2004” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
16. STRINGBRIDGE
INVESTMENTS LIMITED, AND
TIMES INVESTMENTS LIMITED, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 7 AND SOUTH TOWN
CENTRE BOULEVARD
PRECINCT PLAN, BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATIONS (ZA 04-024490, SC 04-011279) (10.5, 10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That a Public Meeting be
held to consider applications by Stringbridge Investments Limited for approval
of: a revised Precinct Plan; supporting Zoning Amendment; and Site Plan
approval for a portion of the site; as proposed on the south side of Highway 7
and west of South Town Centre Boulevard (ZA 04-024490 and
SC 04-011279).
CARRIED
17. ARAYA
INVESTMENT CORP.,
THE GALLERIA SHOPS 111 TIMES
AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATIONS
(OP 00 246207; ZA 00 246212;
SC 00 246216) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by
Arya Investment Corp for an Official Plan Amendment (OP 00 246207) and Rezoning
(ZA 00 246212) to permit a 2,393 m2 (25,759 sq. ft.) retail
commercial development at the south east corner of Times Avenue and Highway 7.
CARRIED
18. KYLEMORE
HOMES (DEACON PROPERTY)
NORTH SIDE OF 16TH
AVENUE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT 47 CONDOMINIUM
TOWNHOUSES, 17 FREEHOLD
TOWNHOUSES, 6 SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLINGS AND
A COMMERCIAL BLOCK
(OP.03-119805, ZA.03119813 & SU.03-119813)
(10.3, 10.5,
10.7) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by
Kylemore Homes for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft
Plan of Subdivision to permit 47 Condominium Townhouses, 17 Freehold
Townhouses, 6 Single Detached dwellings and a Commercial Block on the north
side of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy Road;
And that the notice circulation be
extended to include Aitken Circle and Roverdale Court.
CARRIED
19. CORNERSTONE CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH
4757 14TH AVENUE, SITE PLAN
APPROVAL APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
(SC 04 009916) (10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the Development Services
Commission Report entitled “Cornerstone Chinese Alliance Church, Application
for Site Plan Approval to permit a place of worship at 4757 14th Avenue” be
received;
And that the Site
Plan Control application (SC 04 009916) submitted by Cornerstone Chinese
Alliance Church to permit a 1,908 m2 (20,538.2 ft2) place
of worship at 4757 14th Avenue, be approved subject to the follow
conditions:
- That final
site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
- A Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having
O.A.L.A. membership, be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner
of Development Services;
- The
Owner shall comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public
agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
- The
Owner shall comply with the requirements of the applicable zoning by-law
or obtain any necessary minor variances to accommodate the proposal;
- The
Owner shall enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all
standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public
agencies including the following:
a.
Provision for the payment by the Owner of all applicable
fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and financial
obligations related to applicable Developers Group Agreements;
b.
Garbage shall be stored internally to the satisfaction of
the Town’s Waste Management Department;
c.
The Owner shall agree to implement and monitor on-site
sediment and erosion control measures during construction of this development,
as per “Ontario Guidelines on Erosion and Sediment Control for Urban Sites” to
the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and
d.
The Owner shall install a spill control devise on this
property and carry out yearly maintenance in accordance with manufacture’s
recommendations. The Owner agrees to
allow the Town access to this site to conduct inspections to ensure that the
spill control devise is being maintained;
- The
Owner shall obtain all necessary approvals from the Regional Municipality
of York (Transportation and Works Department);
- The Owner shall submit to the Engineering Department for
approval, revised site servicing and grading drawings, municipal service
connections details, and a revised stormwater management report, prior to
the building permit stage. Drawings
are to be prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer with a
Certificate of Authorization from Professional Engineers of Ontario; and
- The site plan
approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing September
21, 2004, in the event a site plan agreement is not executed within that
period.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
20. ROGER CLEMENTS - SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
AREA
COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW, MARKHAM
ROAD (10.8)
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
correspondence from Roger Clements of the Markham Village Business Improvement
Area, with concerns for the potential for Big Box development on Markham Road,
north of 16th Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
21. AMY PIALAGITIS OF TIM CLARK'S FLOWERS ON
MAIN STREET
- SEPTEMBER 20, 2004,
COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW, MARKHAM
ROAD (10.8)
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That
correspondence from Amy Pialagitis of Tim Clark's Flowers on Main Street, with
concerns for the potential for Big Box development on Markham Road, north of 16th
Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
22. ANDREA PERCY OF COOPERSTUDIO INC. ON MAIN
STREET
- SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW, MARKHAM
ROAD (10.8)
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
correspondence from Andrea Percy of Cooperstudio Inc. on Main Street, with
concerns for the potential for Big Box development on Markham Road, north of 16th
Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
23. TREVOR VICARS, 1068 BUR OAK AVENUE
- SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW, MARKHAM
ROAD (10.8)
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
correspondence from Trevor Vicars, 1068 Bur Oak Avenue, with concerns for the
potential for Big Box development on Markham Road, north of 16th
Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Senior Project
Coordinator
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Councillor D.
Horchik in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti disclosed an interest with respect to item #
25 the proposed development at 9250 Warden Avenue, by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas, by
nature of owning property within 120 metres of the subject property, and did
not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of such matter.
24. LEISUREWORLD INC. (HILTON SUITES HOTEL)
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HWY #7 AND
WARDEN AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT A SENIORS
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT,
MARKHAM CENTRE
(ZA 04 012403)(10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 04 012403, submitted by Leisureworld
Inc., (Hilton Suites Hotel) to permit a senior's condominium development at the
southwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue.
Committee was
advised that 1526 notices were mailed on September 1, 2004, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on September 1, 2004. Notice was published in the
Markham Economist & Sun on September 7, 2004. Committee received one
written submission from Rudy Buczolits of
The Remington Group, in support.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. There will be 272 units, and 2 layers of
underground parking. A Traffic Study and Noise Study are required, and
servicing allocation will have to become available. Energy use will be
considered as part of the Performance Measures standards.
David McBeth,
47 Vasselle Crescent discussed parking concerns, particularly, how to prevent
hotel guests from infiltrating into condominium parking.
Committee
discussed parking and transit strategies, and noted that the setbacks from the
street should be conducive to a streetscape consistent with the Markham centre
design principles.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chan
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the written submissions from Rudy Buczolits
of the Remington Group, in support of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment,
File ZA 04 012403, submitted by Leisureworld Inc., (Hilton Suites Hotel) to
permit a senior's condominium development at the southwest corner of Highway 7
and Warden Avenue, be received;
And that the
deputations by David McBeth, 47 Vasselle Crescent, regarding the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 04 012403, submitted by Leisureworld Inc.,
(Hilton Suites Hotel) to permit a senior's condominium development at the
southwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue, be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on September 21, 2004 with respect to the proposed zoning by-law
amendments be received;
And further that the application be referred back to staff for a formal
report and recommendations.
CARRIED
25. 973125 ONTARIO LTD. AND CONSTANTINOS
PALLAS
9250 WARDEN AVENUE, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (SU 04 016284, ZA 04 016314) (10.5, 10.7)
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposed development at 9250 Warden Avenue by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas, by
nature of owning property within 120 metres of the subject property, and did
not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of such matter.
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, Files SU 04
016284, ZA 04 016314, submitted by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas
for 9250 Warden Avenue.
Committee was
advised that 100 notices were mailed on September 1, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on August 30, 2004. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. Issues to be resolved are: lot
configuration, tree preservation, servicing allocation, and access to Warden
Avenue.
Jergen
Petkowski, 78 Briarwood Road, expressed concern for the lot configuration on 16th
Lane, and for safety issues with respect to the access to Warden Avenue, and
access for waste pick-up and mail delivery. Staff advised the access to Warden
Avenue will be for Lot 15, only. Committee suggested the driveway for Lot 15 be
configured to allow forward exiting.
Committee
discussed design details for Lots 1 to 9, which will be back-lotted onto 16th
Avenue, and suggested a window-street design similar to Cornell.
Russ
Henderson, 27 Sciberras Road and 31 Warden Woods Court, advised the Committee
that he is building on lands to the east, and that the issue of cost sharing is
unresolved. Mr. Henderson has made a submission to the Town's Engineering
Department, and comments have not been received yet.
Moved
by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
deputations by Jergen Petkowski and Russ Henderson, regarding the proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, Files SU 04 016284, ZA
04 016314, submitted by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas for 9250
Warden Avenue, be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting of September 21, 2004 with respect to the applications SU 04 016284 and
ZA 04 016314 for subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment, submitted by
973125 Ontario Limited for lands located on the southwest corner of Sixteenth
Avenue and Warden Avenue, being municipally known as 9250 Warden Avenue, be
received;
And further that the applications be referred back to staff for a
recommendation report.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee
meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:25 p.m.