MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
September
16, 2008
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 8
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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R. Blake, Manager, West District
S. Bordone, Planner
D. Cheng, Senior Planner
G. Day, Planner
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
R. Kendall, Manager, Central
District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
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
None disclosed.
1. RED
BANNER DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO CLARIFY THE RANGE AND NATURE OF
PERMITTED USES AND AMEND THE
PARKING STANDARDS
FOR 5970 AND 5990 16TH
AVENUE.
(ZA 08 115374) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Red Banner
Developments Limited to clarify the range and nature of the permitted uses and
to amend the parking standards to the lands municipally known as 5970 and 5990
16th Avenue (ZA 08 115374).
The Committee Clerk advised that 58 notices were mailed on August 27, 2008 and two Public
Meeting signs were posted on July 16,
2008. No written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and next steps.
Staff confirmed that access availability to the Museum will
remain.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Development Services Commission report dated June 17, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Red
Banner Developments Limited. Zoning By-law Amendment Application to clarify the
range and nature of permitted uses and to amend the parking standards for 5906
and 5990 16th Avenue (File Number ZA 08 115374)” be received; and,
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on September 16 2008, with respect to the applications
by Red Banner Developments Limited, for
Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and,
That the
applications by Red Banner Developments Limited for Zoning
By-law Amendment to
amend By-law 1229, as amended, be approved; and further,
That the proposed
amendments to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT THE HOSPITAL
EXPANSION
(ZA 08 111302) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Markham
Stouffville Hospital to amend the Town's Zoning By-laws to permit an expansion
to the lands municipally known as 381 Church Street (ZA 08 111302).
The Committee Clerk advised that 140 notices were mailed on August 27, 2008, and three Public
Meeting signs were posted on July 23,
2008. One written submission
was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and next steps.
Mr. Mac Cosburn, Vice President of Redevelopment – Markham
Stouffville Hospital,
provided the Committee with an update advising that the Hospital has acquired
one more piece of property and that the Hospital is close to agreement with
Infrastructure Canada.
Mr. Bill Nankivell, CEO – Bregman + Hamann Architects delivered a
PowerPoint presentation explaining where the project is heading. The presentation included: program parameters, functional programs, existing
vehicular circulation and access, existing Hospital link with the community,
community centre and library, site relations and sustainability initiatives.
Staff advised that the newly
acquired lands can not be included with this application and will have to be
dealt with separately. Staff also
advised that the By-law is being constructed to provide the Hospital with a
great deal of flexibility to accommodate their needs. Staff is working together with the Hospital’s
planning consultant.
There were no comments from the
audience with respect to this application.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
correspondence from Carolyn Dunn, Markham
resident, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor T. Wong
That the report from the
Development Services Commission dated May 20, 2008, entitled “Preliminary Report, Markham
Stouffville Hospital Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the hospital
expansion. File No. ZA 08 111302” be received; and,
That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on September 16, 2008, with respect to the rezoning
application submitted by Markham Stouffville Hospital to amend By-laws 304-87
and 1229, both as amended, be received; and,
That the
application by Markham Stouffville Hospital to amend By-laws 304-87 and 1229,
both as amended, be approved; and further,
That the proposed
amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 1229, both as amended, be enacted without
further notice.
CARRIED
3. APPLICATIONS
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL AND REZONING BY
VETMAR LIMITED
11050 WOODBINE AVENUE
(SU 07 127303 & ZA 07
127193)
TO PERMIT A MIXED
EMPLOYMENT/RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE 404 NORTH
PLANNING DISTRICT (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Vetmar
Limited to amend the Zoning By-laws to permit a draft plan of subdivision at
the lands municipally known as 11050 Woodbine Avenue (SU 07 127303 and ZA 07
127193)
The Committee Clerk advised that 140 notices were mailed on August 27, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on July 23, 2008. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Michael E. Kusner, addressed the Committee with respect to the
proposed applications for 11050 Woodbine
Avenue stating concerns regarding the provision of
services to the three residential properties to the east of the subject lands.
The Committee suggested that Staff meet with the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to discuss an eco-business program to
provide targets for solid waste diversion, water conservation, etc.
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the correspondence from Mark Resnick, Monarch Corporation, be received.
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Development Services Commission report dated June 17 2008, entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning by
Vetmar Limited, 11050 Woodbine Avenue (file
#’s. SU 07 127303 & ZA 07 127193)”, be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September
16 2008, with respect to the applications by Vetmar Limited,
for draft plan of subdivision approvals and Zoning by-law Amendments, be
received; and,
That Staff report back to the
Development Services Committee with respect to servicing for the three
residential lots; and further,
That the applications by Vetmar
Limited, for draft plan of subdivision approval and Zoning by-law
Amendment be referred back to staff for reports and recommendations.
CARRIED
4. WOODBINE
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE CORPORATION &
WOODBINE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
CORPORATION
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT
A MIXED-USE HOTEL, RETAIL, AND
CONFERENCE
AND TRADE CENTRE AT 9390
WOODBINE AVENUE
(OP 07 129406 & ZA 07
129420)
(10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Woodbine
International Centre Corporation & Woodbine International Hotel Corporation
for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a mixed-use hotel,
retail, conference and trade centre at 9390 Woodbine Avenue (OP 07 129406 and
ZA 07 129420).
The Committee Clerk advised that 88 notices were mailed on August 27, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on August 25, 2008. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and issues to be resolved.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
There was discussion regarding Metrus Developments’s request to include
Block 70, Plan 65M-3459 as part of the 9390
Woodbine Avenue application. Staff advised that these lands should not be
part of this application and will be dealt with at a future date.
Ms. Kate Cooper,
Bousfields Inc., delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the
proposal.
Mr. Sol Wassermuhl, Page & Steele Inc., delivered a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the proposed Woodbine International Centre advising the
project will be striving for Silver LEED certification. He advised that the proposal is a significant
distance from the existing residential community. The proposal will be fenced with vegetation
buffer to further alleviate noise to the residential areas.
Mr. Dave Richardson, MMM Group, delivered a PowerPoint
presentation outlining the site’s transportation demand management, generated
traffic and traffic conditions.
Staff advised that they have met with the Region of York on site and
were informed that the property does not fall within the criteria of a woodlot
area. Staff also advised that a tree
conservation plan and inventory have been requested. The Committee suggested having the status
reconfirmed by the Region of York.
The Ward Councillor advised the Committee that two Community
Information Meetings (October 2005 and May 2008) have taken place and most of
the issues raised by the residents have been addressed.
The Committee congratulated the applicant for all their green
initiatives that are being incorporated into their development. Committee believes this is an overall
exciting project and will be a showcase for the Town of Markham.
The Committee requested that the details of the underground parking be
presented when they are available to ensure sufficient lighting is incorporated
and all other guidelines are met.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the correspondence from Nik Mracic, Metrus
Developments Inc., be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Jones
That the report from the Development Services
Commission dated February 19, 2008, entitled “Preliminary Report, Woodbine
International Centre Corporation & Woodbine International Hotel Corporation,
Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a
mixed-use hotel, retail, conference and trade centre at 9390 Woodbine Avenue,
OP 07 129406 & ZA 07 129420” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 16, 2008, with
respect to the applications submitted by Woodbine International Centre Corporation & Woodbine International
Hotel Corporation to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and Zoning By-law
165-80, as amended, be received; and further,
That the applications be referred back to staff for further review and
a report evaluating the proposal to the Development
Services Committee in November 2008 subject to Staff obtaining all required outstanding
studies from the applicant.
5. APPLICATIONS
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL AND REZONING BY:
a. MAJORWOOD
DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
EAST
(FILE NO. SU 02 118584; ZA 08
112735);
b. HERITAGE
AT CATHEDRAL – MONARCH CORPORATION
PART LOT 22, CONCESSION 3
(FILE NO. SU 05 011381; ZA 08
112151);
c. 1696913
ONTARIO INC.
2901 ELGIN MILLS RD E.,
(FORMERLY TUCCIARONE FAMILY)
(FILE NO. SU 01 110126; ZA 08 112322);
d. HERITAGE
AT VICTORIA SQUARE - MONARCH CORPORATION
PART LOTS 26 AND 27,
CONCESSION 3
(NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF ELGIN
MILLS RD. E.
AND WOODBINE AVENUE),
(FILE NO. SU 05 010966; ZA 08
112753);
TO PERMIT THE SECOND PHASES OF
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE WEST
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider applications for draft plan of
subdivision and zoning by-law amendments submitted by Majorwood Developments
Inc., 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East (SU 02 118584 and ZA 08 112735), Heritage
at Cathedral - Monarch Corporation, Part Lot 22, Concession 3 (SU 05 011381 and
ZA 08 112151), 1696913 Ontario Inc., 2901 Elgin Mills Road East (formerly
Tucciarone Family) (SU 01 110126 and ZA 08 112322), Heritage at Victoria Square
- Monarch Corporation, Part Lots 26 and 27, Concession 3 (northwest quadrant of
Elgin Mills Road East and Woodbine Avenue) (SU 05 010966 and ZA 08 112753).
The Committee Clerk advised that 27 notices for Majorwood Development;
48 notices for Monarch Corporation; 51 notices for 1696913 Ontario Inc.; 38
notices for Monarch Corporation (Heritage at Victoria Square) were mailed on August
27, 2008, and Public Meeting signs were posted on August 25, 2008 (Majorwood
Development); August 22, 2008 (Monarch Corporation); August 1, 2008 (1696913
Ontario Inc.); August 22, 2008 (Monarch Corporation – Heritage at Victoria Square). No written submissions were received
regarding these proposals.
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design,
advised the Committee that these four proposals are second phases for draft
plan subdivision and zoning amendment approvals within the Cathedral Community.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposals, the locations, and
outstanding issues.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Development Services Commission report dated May 20 2008, entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT - Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning by:
Majorwood Developments Inc., 2938
Major Mackenzie Drive East (file
no. SU 02 118584; ZA 08 112735); Heritage at Cathedral – Monarch Corporation,
Part Lot 22 Concession 3 (file no. SU 05 011381; ZA 08 112151); 1696913 Ontario
Inc., 2901 Elgin Mills Rd E., (Formerly Tucciarone Family) (file no. SU
01 110126; ZA 08 112322); Heritage at Victoria Square - Monarch Corporation,
Part Lots 26 and 27, Concession 3 (northwest quadrant of Elgin Mills Rd. E. and
Woodbine Avenue), (file no. SU 05 010966; ZA 08 112753)”, be
received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September
16 2008, with respect to the applications by Majorwood Developments
Inc., Monarch Corporation, and 1696913 Ontario Inc., (Formerly Tucciarone
Family), for draft plan of subdivision approvals and Zoning
by-law Amendments, be received; and,
That the applications by Majorwood
Developments Inc., Monarch Corporation, and 1696913 Ontario Inc., (Formerly
Tucciarone Family), to amend By-law 304-87 as amended, be
approved; and further,
That By-law 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be enacted once both the presale and indemnity
agreements are executed between the owners, the Town and the Region.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:45 PM