MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 1
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
D. Cheng, Senior Planner
S. Muradali, Planner
E. Mak, Planner
M. Wouters, Manager, East District
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Logan Kanapathi disclosed an interest with respect to Item
#3, as this is his wife’s medical clinic, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
1. WORLD
TECH CONSTRUCTION
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
TO FACILITATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF HARRY
COOK DRIVE
SOUTH SIDE OF CASTAN AVENUE,
WITHIN THE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
(OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU 09
123916) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
World Tech Construction for Official Plan, Zoning By-law amendment and Draft
Plan of Subdivision to facilitate residential development along the east side
of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, within the South Unionville
Community (File # OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 and SU 09 123916).
The Committee Clerk advised that 161 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 13,
2010. Three written
submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Glenn Baron, Markham resident, addressed the Committee
regarding the applications by World Tech Construction and spoke in
support. He believes that the
construction of South Unionville needs to be expedited. Mr. Baron
advised that there are some outstanding issues related to laneways in the South Unionville area that needs to be addressed.
Mr. Claudio Brutto, Brutto
Consulting, addressed the Committee advising that his client owns the land next
to the World Tech Construction site and spoke in support of their application. He indicated that they would like to work
collaboratively with World Tech Construction.
Mr. Brutto stated that they cannot accept the conceptual road pattern on
his client’s lands.
Mr. Shakir Rehmatullah, Flato
Management, on behalf of World Tech Construction addressed the Committee and
provided some background history with respect to the applications. He advised that they have been working with
staff in dedicating road allowance for the construction of South Unionville.
Mr. Rehmatullah is requesting that their applications be expedited.
Mr. Kevin Mancherdee, South Unionville resident, addressed the Committee
with respect to the applications submitted by World Tech Construction and
stated some concerns. He indicated that
he never received a notice advising that the York Region Catholic School Board
was no longer building a school at the site.
Mr. Mancherdee believes that the extension of South Unionville Avenue should be constructed as soon as
possible and that more parkland should be incorporated into the area.
Staff advised that there has
not been any lands identified in this development for parklands and that the
applicant will be providing cash-in-lieu.
There was discussion regarding
the timing and construction of South Unionville Avenue.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L.
Kanapathi
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated December 14, 2009, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
World Tech Construction, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, to facilitate residential development
along the east side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, within
the South Unionville community, File Nos: OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU
09 123916”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010, with respect to “World Tech
Construction, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and
Draft Plan of Subdivision, to facilitate residential development along the east
side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, within the South
Unionville community, File Nos: OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU 09
123916)”, be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed
to prepare a report and recommendation for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications by World Tech
Construction (OP 09 126937, ZA 09 126915 & SU 09 123916) as soon as possible.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the correspondence from Teresa Kunzel, Santo Filice and Steve
Kunzel, be received.
CARRIED
2. VALLEYMEDE
BUILDING AMA CORPORATION
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO FACILITATE A
RETAIL
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
7768-7798 MC COWAN ROAD AND
5112-5248 14TH AVENUE
(NORTH-WEST CORNER OF MC COWAN
ROAD AND 14TH AVENUE)
(OP 09 124557 & ZA 09
124558) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
Valleymede Building AMA Corporation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment to facilitate a retail commercial development at 7768-7798 McCowan
Road and 5112-5248 14th Avenue (North-west corner of McCowan Road
and 14th Avenue, File # OP 124557 and ZA 09 124558).
The Committee Clerk advised that 124 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 7,
2010. Two written
submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Ms. Joanne Barnett, Land Use
& Development Planning, addressed the Committee on behalf of the owners at 7810 McCowan Road and spoke in support of the
applications submitted by Valleymede Building AMA Corporation. She believes that there should be
comprehensive planning for the remaining lands in the quadrant to the north of
the subject lands. She indicated that
she would like to continue to work with staff and Valleymede in ensuring that
the land use, access and servicing for her client’s lands to the north are
appropriately evaluated.
Mr. Robert Dragicevic, Walker,
Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited Planning and Urban Design addressed the
Committee on behalf of Valleymede Building AMA Corporation and stated that he
supports the staff recommendations. He
advised the Committee that he looks forward to working together with staff and
the adjacent landowners.
The Committee thanked the
applicant for working together with the existing residential community. The Committee suggested that the applicant
consider removing the parking spots that abut the existing residential houses
to create a greater buffer.
There was brief discussion regarding pathway connections to the subject
site.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence from Mr. Peter Struk and Ms. Joanne Barnett be
received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated December 14, 2009, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Valleymede Building AMA Corporation, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment
applications to facilitate a retail commercial development, 7768-7798 McCowan
Road and 5112-5248 14th Avenue (North-west corner of McCowan Road
and 14th Avenue) File Nos: OP 09 124557 & ZA 09 124558, be
received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010, with respect to “Valleymede Building
AMA Corporation, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to
facilitate a retail commercial development, 7768-7798 McCowan Road and
5112-5248 14th Avenue (North-west corner of McCowan Road and 14th
Avenue), File Nos: OP 09 124557 & ZA 09 124558, be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed
to prepare a report and recommendation for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment applications by Valleymede Building AMA Corporation, File Nos: OP 09
124557 & ZA 09 124558.
CARRIED
3. 1756845
ONTARIO INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF A
DWELLING FOR
MEDICAL CLINIC USES AT 7475
MCCOWAN ROAD AND
52 WALFORD ROAD
(OP 09-126880, ZA 09-126881,
SC 09-126882) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
1756845 Ontario Inc. for Official Plan, Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan
approval to permit medical clinic uses at 7475 McCowan Road (File # ZA 09
126881 and SC 09 126882).
The Committee Clerk advised that 106 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 13,
2010. Six written
submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff confirmed that there will not be any
vehicular access from Walford Road
to the site. Staff provided a brief
description of the proposal in Cantonese.
The Committee discussed the potential of overflow parking on Walford
Road and whether the pedestrian walkway should
remain or be deleted.
Mr. Manjett Singh, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the
application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
spoke in support.
Ms. Cynthia Prince, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding
the application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
spoke in support.
Ms. Vilvan Gunasingham, area resident, addressed the Committee with
respect to the application for 7475
McCowan Road and 52
Walford Road and spoke in support. She hopes that during the development of this
medical centre environmental issues will be considered.
Mr. George Praljah, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding
the proposal to permit the conversion of a dwelling for medical clinic uses at 7475
McCowan Road and 52
Walford Road and spoke in support. He suggested that the pedestrian walkway be
deleted.
Mr. Jeganathem Jaihindsaj, area resident, addressed the Committee with
respect to the application for 7475
McCowan Road and 52
Walford Road and spoke in support.
Mr. Jagdeed Singh, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475
McCowan Road and 52
Walford Road and spoke in support. He would also like to see the pedestrian
walkway remain and would like the Committee to consider the traffic congestion
at Featherstone Avenue and 14th
Avenue.
Ms. Vicky Liam, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to
the application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
stated some concerns. She is concerned
that the proposed number of parking spots will not be sufficient and that there
will be overflow parking onto Walford Road.
Ms. Liam would also like to see the pedestrian walkway deleted.
Mr. Mezgebu Girmay, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding
the application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
spoke in opposition.
Mr. Lennie Lee, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to
the application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
spoke in support.
Mr. Jeyapalan, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the
application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
spoke in opposition. He believes that
this site should remain residential and believes that the proposed amount of
parking spaces will not be sufficient.
Mr. Nan Han, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the
application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
spoke in support.
Mr. Siva Shankar, area resident,
addressed the Committee with respect to the application for 7475
McCowan Road and 52
Walford Road and stated some concerns. He is concerned with the potential increase
in traffic on the residential streets such as Walford
Road. Mr.
Shankar inquired whether McCowan Road
will be widened and how it will affect this subject property with regard to
parking.
Staff advised that they are in discussion with the Region of York with
respect to any anticipated road widening on McCowan
Road. Staff
also advised that the lands acquired from the residential properties to the
north were for the construction of a noise fence and buffer landscaping.
Mr. Ben Quan, on behalf of the applicant addressed the Committee to
further explain the landscape buffer that is being proposed on the subject site
and to the north.
Ms. Rashmi, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the
application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
spoke in opposition. She is concerned
with the potential loitering if this development is approved. Ms. Rashmi does not believe that the proposed
parking is sufficient for the site.
Ms. Vaheson, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475
McCowan Road and 52
Walford Road advising that they are in the process
of building a new home on Walford Road
and are hesitant to close the deal if this development is approved. She is concerned with privacy and with
potential overflow parking on Walford Road.
Mr. Quan addressed the Committee advising that they anticipate working
through the issues and concerns raised this evening through the site plan
process. He advised that there is an
opportunity to increase the number of parking spaces but that would remove some
of the proposed green space.
There was brief discussion regarding the hours of operation and staff
parking for this development. The
applicant’s agent noted that the facility is anticipated to remain open no
later than 8:00 PM and
that staff parking requirements remain to be determined.
The Committee suggested that this application needs to be further
reviewed with staff, the applicant and the community. The Committee also suggested that a meeting
be scheduled with the Community, staff and the Milliken Mills Subcommittee.
Mr. Hak Tong, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the
application for 7475 McCowan Road
and 52 Walford Road and
stated some concerns. He is concerned
with the potential increase in traffic and expressed his concern that the
proposed parking spaces will not be sufficient.
Moved by Regional Councillor
G. Landon
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence from
Mr. & Mrs. Goderya, Mr. Singanayagam, Ms. Thanikaslam, Ms. Vigna, Mr.
Girmay and petition from the residents of Walford Road, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That a Community Meeting be scheduled with
the applicant, staff and the Milliken Mills Subcommittee to discuss the issues
and concerns with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52
Walford Road to permit the conversion of a dwelling for Medical Clinic uses;
and,
2) That the Development Services Commission report dated January
12, 2010, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 1756845 Ontario Inc., Applications for
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to
permit the conversion of a dwelling for medical clinic uses at 7475 McCowan
Road and 52 Walford Road, File Numbers:
OP 09-126880, ZA 09-126881, SC 09-126882” be received; and,
3) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010,
with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, be
received; and further,
4) That staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendation
for the applications by 1756845 Ontario Inc. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law 90-81, as amended.
CARRIED
4. CEDARDALE
MARKHAM INC.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
CONSISTING OF THREE APARTMENT
BUILDINGS
AND AT-GRADE RETAIL/COMMERCIAL
SPACE.
SOUTH EAST CORNER OF MARKHAM
ROAD (HIGHWAY 48)
AND ANDERSON
AVENUE.
(ZA 05-006325) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Cedardale
Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law amendment to permit a mixed use development
consisting of three apartment buildings and at-grade retail/commercial space at
the south east corner of Markham Road (Highway 48) and Anderson Avenue (File #
ZA 05-006325).
The Committee Clerk advised that 37 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 12,
2010. One written submission
was 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.
The Committee
stated concerns with the number of notices mailed out and suggested that in
future when the adjacent lands are vacant some consideration should be given to
expanding the required 120 metre radius.
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
correspondence from Ms. Sandra McEleney, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the Development Services
Commission report December 2, 2008 entitled “Preliminary Report, Cedardale
Markham Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed use
development consisting of three apartment buildings and at-grade
retail/commercial space at the south east corner of Markham Road (Highway 48)
and Anderson Avenue, File Number ZA 05-006325” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on February 2, 2010, with respect to the applications by Cedardale Markham
Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed to prepare a report
and recommendation for the application by Cedardale Markham Inc.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.
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