MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
2004-11-09
Meeting No. 19
PART A - 11:00
a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council
Chamber
Attendance
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director, Economic Development
J. Wright, Director, Building Standards
D. Clark, Town Architect
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research
J. Bosomworth, Manager, Strategy and Innovation
R. Kendall, Senior Project Coordinator
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:20 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor
D. Horchik in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 14, the proposed development by Rodeo Fine Homes, by nature of
representing the owner, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 15, the proposed development by Kindwin Markham Limited, by nature of
representing the owner, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. POMONA CREEK IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP (10.8, 5.7)
Staff gave a presentation on the
membership of the Task Force for the Pomona Creek Implementation Plan, and
provided a memorandum dated November
8, 2004 with a proposed membership list. Committee directed that a member of the Markham Conservation
Committee or Pomona Mills Conservation Committee be included in the membership.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the staff presentation regarding
membership of the Task Force for the Pomona Creek Implementation Plan, be
received;
And that the Task Force composition
be approved as follows:
- Markham
Councillors:
Councillor
Stan Daurio
Regional
Councillor Bill O’Donnell
- Resident/Business representatives:
Mr. Tom Gove
Mr. Sam Masson
- Toronto
Ladies Golf Course:
* Ms. Joan King
- Shouldice
Hospital
Dr.
E. B. Shouldice
- Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA):
Sameer
Dhala
- Glynwood:
Ms.
Marilyn Ypes
- The Don Watershed Regeneration
Council:
Ms.
Deborah Martin-Downs
*
Markham Conservation Committee or Pomona Mills Conservation Committee:
One member to be determined
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held November
16, 2004, to substitute the following name as the representative for the
Toronto Ladies Golf Course: “Ms. Sheilah Reid”
and replace the last bullet as
follows:
“- Markham Conservation Committee or Pomona Mills Conservation Committee – one member
to be determined whose participation will commence when negotiations are
complete and prior to public consultation.”
CARRIED
2. DATA USE LICENCE AGREEMENT WITH THE PROVINCE OF
ONTARIO
(8.2, 13.2) Report
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That
Council authorize the Town Solicitor to finalize a data use licence agreement
with the Province of Ontario to the Town Solicitor’s satisfaction.
And that
Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a data use licence
agreement with the Province of Ontario to provide them with Town digital
mapping for the Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE
CONSERVATION EASEMENT POLICY (8.1, 16.11)
Report
Committee requested
information on the participation figures for the Heritage Tax incentive program
over the past 2 years.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
staff report entitled “Heritage Conservation Easement Policy”, dated November
9, 2004, be received and endorsed;
And that
the Heritage Conservation Easement Policy attached as Appendix “A” to the
original Council minutes in the Clerk’s Department, be approved;
And that
the Heritage Conservation Easement Policy be used as a policy guideline by
staff when commenting on applications involving heritage buildings in the Town
of Markham.
CARRIED
4. DEEMING
BY-LAW, FRANK AND FELICETTA MARCIANO
30 WALES AVENUE, LOT 34 AND
PART LOT 36, PLAN 1318
BUILDING CODE ACT REQUIREMENTS
(10.6) Report
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That
Council enact a by-law to deem Lot 34, and the south Part of Lot 36, Plan 1318,
Town of Markham, not to be a registered plan of subdivision,
and that staff take appropriate action as required under Section 50 of the Planning
Act.
CARRIED
Public meeting – to Council
5. 1530633 ONTARIO INC., 38
BUTTONFIELD ROAD
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A
COMMERCIAL FITNESS
CENTRE AND BAKERY (ZA 04
024173) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
application, File ZA 04 024173, submitted by 1530633 Ontario Inc. to permit a
commercial fitness centre and bakery at 38 Buttonfield Road.
Committee
was advised that 77 notices were mailed on October 20, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on October 16, 2004. There were no written submission
received.
Staff gave
a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property.
Committee
discussed the type of establishments that would be permitted in the proposed by-law,
including restaurant uses. Staff agreed to review the site plan provisions and
agreement with respect to noise and litter control.
There were
no comments from the public with respect to this application during the
meeting.
Mrs. Weiyi
Guau, 72 Captain Francis Drive, identified an interest in this
application after the meeting had concluded, and spoke to the Chair and staff
with respect to her concerns.
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
And that the Development Services Commission
staff report dated October 5, 2004 entitled "Preliminary Report: 1530633
Ontario Inc. for 38 Buttonfield Road; Application for zoning amendment to add a
commercial fitness centre to the list of permitted uses - Plan 65M2522, Block 167
(ZA 04 024173)" be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held
on November 9, 2004. with respect to the proposed
amendment to By-law 118-97 as amended, be received;
And that the application by 1530633 Ontario Inc. to amend
By-law 118-97 be approved;
And further that that proposed amendment to By-law 118-97 be
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
Other matters considered by Development
Services Committee on November 9, 2004:
6. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMISSION BUSINESS UNIT PLAN (10.0)
Staff gave a presentation on the Development Services
Commission Business Unit Plan, as part of the 2005 budget process. The
Directors of the four divisions – Planning, Engineering, Economic Development,
and Building Standards – reviewed their accomplishment highlights for 2004, and
their new initiatives for 2005.
The Committee requested that Economic Development staff
provide more information regarding the Laval Quebec
alliance program.
Lengthy discussions involved the impact of Bill 124 on resource
requirements in the Building Department. An update was provided regarding
trends in Building Permits issued, as requested by the Finance and
Administrative Committee on November
8, 2004.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff presentation on the Development Services
Commission Business Unit Plan be received.
CARRIED
7. PROVINCIAL
GREENBELT AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION (13.2)
Staff gave a presentation on the Provincial Greenbelt and
Growth Management Legislations.
A formal report on the Greenbelt Legislation will be
provided by staff at the November 23,
2004 Development Services Committee meeting, incorporating comments
and the directions of the Committee.
The Growth Management Plan Legislation (Places to Grow Act -
Bill 136) allows the Province to designate growth plans, such as the Greater
Golden Horseshoe initiative.
The Greenbelt Protection Act (Bill 135) protects 1.8 million
acres of environmentally sensitive land, including the Oak Ridges Moraine,
Niagara Escarpment, and protected countryside areas. Comments on Bill 135 are
required by November 27, and comments on the Greenbelt Plan are due on December
12, 2004. The legislation will come into effect on December 16, 2004.
Committee and staff indicated support for the legislation,
but agreed that clarification is required regarding the boundaries,
particularly with respect to the Little Rouge and watersheds, and other
locations noted.
Municipalities are required to bring their Official Plans
into conformity with the legislation. Staff
is recommending the Ministry take the lead as the approval authority, in
consideration of potential OMB appeals.
Committee noted that conformity in the Official Plans should
be implemented prior to the routine 5 year review, and provided the following
comments:
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Request the Province to extend enactment until
February, 2005, to allow time for proper submission and consideration of comments,
and to incorporate the latest population and employment figures
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Markham
supports the direction of the Province, and appreciates the recognition of Markham’s
position
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A strategy is needed to deal with the development
pressures of the GTA
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Markham’s Rouge
Park initiatives and OPA 116 should
be recognized; the Province is to be reminded of the appeal status
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The use of Agricultural and Heritage easements, shared
by several jurisdictions, are encouraged
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Both Acts should be coordinated
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Clarify settlement and mapping boundaries, and who will
do the mapping
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Pickering Airport
issues should be considered, and runways should be identified on maps
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Intensification and sustainability issues within urban
boundaries are to be clarified
Committee directed staff to continue in the preparation of a
final report based on the discussions.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the staff presentation on the Provincial Greenbelt Protection
Act (Bill 135) The Greenbelt Plan, and The Places to Grow Act (Bill 136) be
received;
And that a letter be
sent to the Province requesting enactment of The Greenbelt Protection Act (Bill
135) and the Greenbelt Plan be extended until February, 2005, to allow time for
proper submission and consideration of comments, and that the correspondence be
circulated to other Golden Horseshoe municipalities;
And that staff
prepare a report and recommendations based on discussions held this date.
CARRIED
8. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented
with service awards:
Richard Pilotte, Maintenance
Assistant - 30 years
Ivy Ho, Purchasing Supervisor - 15
years
Kim Orpwood, Tax Arrears Clerk - 15
years
David Scott, Manger, Theatre - 15
years
Janet Clarry, Alarm Room Operator -
10 years
Lorne Black, Sr. Provincial Offences
Officer I - 5 years
Mark Visser, Manager, Strategy,
Innovation &Investment - 5 years
Ryan Best, 2nd Class
Firefighter - 3 years
David Clark, Town Architect - 3 years
William Clarkson, Licensed Fleet
Technician - 3 years
Kevin Young, Manager, Municipal
Inspections - 3 years
9. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
(16.11)
- October 13, 2004 Minutes
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meeting held October
13, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
10. MARKHAM MAIN STREET
COMMITTEE MINUTES (16.39)
- OCTOBER 20, 2004 Minutes
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the minutes of the Markham Main
Street Committee meeting held October
20, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
11. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6) Report
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
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, November 9, 2004.
CARRIED
12. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR
THE
PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 TO OCTOBER 13, 2004 (10.0) Report
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of September
24, 2004 to October
13, 2004” and
direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined
in the report.
CARRIED
13. STEPANOVA
BALLET ACADEMY INC., ROWBRY HOLDINGS LTD.
83 - 85 GLEN CAMERON ROAD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A COMMERCIAL USE (ZA
04-022520) (10.5) Report
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by Rowbry Holdings
Limited at 83 -85 Glen Cameron Road to permit a commercial school in the
existing building and an associated reduction in required parking from 33 to 25
spaces, once the parking
concerns noted in this report have been addressed to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services.
CARRIED
14. RODEO
FINE HOMES, 378 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT 4 NEW SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA
04-021828) (10.5) Report
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Rodeo Fine Homes, by nature of representing the
owner, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the applications submitted by Rodeo
Fine Homes for a Zoning By-law amendment at 378
John Street Thornhill, once the concerns noted in
this report have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services.
CARRIED
15. KINDWIN MARKHAM LIMITED, BERCZY COMMUNITY
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WILLIAM
BERCZY BLVD AND OLIVIA DR.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT 42 STREET TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(ZA.04-025605 & SC.04-025606)
(10.5, 10.6) Report
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an
interest with respect to the proposed development by Kindwin Markham Limited,
by nature of representing the owner, and did not take part in the consideration
or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Jones
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by the Kindwin Markham
Limited, for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval, to permit the
construction of 42 street townhouse units on the northwest corner of William
Berczy Blvd. and Olivia
Drive.
CARRIED
16. WOODBINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, 9921 WOODBINE AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT THE CONVERSION
OF A SINGLE DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A
PRIVATE SCHOOL (OP.04-025537
& ZA.04-025549)(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by the Woodbine
Montessori School for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan Approval to permit the conversion of a single detached residential
dwelling to a private school, on the East side of Woodbine Avenue, south of
Major Mackenzie Drive.
CARRIED
17. WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT INC.
9442 AND 9506 HIGHWAY 48, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(ZA 03-113694, ZA 04-024270) (10.5) Report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider zoning amendment applications ZA 03-113694 and ZA 04 024270 submitted by Wismer Markham Development Inc
for the rezoning of 9442
and 9506 Highway 48 from Rural Residential (RR4 and RR2) to Major Commercial
Area in By-law 177-96;
And that the applications be referred back to staff for
a report and recommendation following the Public Meeting.
CARRIED
18. BELL
MOBILITY
PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS POLE
AT 7369 BAYVIEW AVE.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION (SC 04
021561) (10.6)
Staff made a presentation of the proposed telecommunications tower at 7369 Bayview Avenue and reviewed the public consultation that
had taken place as part of the approval process.
Mr. Piero Greco representing the
applicant, Bell Mobility, providing structural details and discussed government
regulations relating to acceptable transmission levels. A summary of comments
received at the Public Information Meeting, prepared by Mr. Greco, was
provided.
The Committee discussed the
opportunity of cooperation between carriers in order to reduce the number of structures
required.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Mayor D. Cousens
That the presentation by Mr. Piero D.
Greco of Bell Mobility Inc., regarding a proposed telecommunications tower at
7369 Bayview Avenue, be received;
And that the application for site
plan approval of a telecommunications pole at 7369
Bayview Avenue, be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The Owner shall comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services;
2. The approval shall relate to the Site
Plan prepared by Sexton McKay Limited identified as Job No. 18262 dated May 31,
2004, and elevations prepared by Communicad identified as "1503 Bayview /
Laureleaf 24 m Steel monopole and re cabinet" of July 20, 2004 and
"Nortel Outdoor Re Equipment Details" of October 21, 2002, and
approved by the Development Services Committee, November 9, 2004;
3. Industry Canada
be advised, in writing, of this approval and that this approval is with respect
to this location only;
4. Bell Mobility Inc. is responsible for
all matters relating to grading, utility location, external approvals,
engineering, structural design, etc., and
5. That site plan approval shall lapse
after a period of three years commencing November 9, 2004, should the development not proceed in
a timely manner.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
19. YORK REGION - OCTOBER 1,
2004
LONG TERM WATER PROJECT MASTER
PLAN NOTICE OF
COMPLETION (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence from York Region, regarding the
Notice of Completion for the Long Term Water Project Master Plan, be received.
CARRIED
20. DAVID CAPLAN, MINISTER OF
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
RENEWAL - OCTOBER 12, 2004
DISCUSSION PAPER "PLACES
TO GROW" (13.2)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence from David
Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, acknowledging receipt of
comments from the Town of Markham on the government's discussion paper entitled
"Places to Grow: Better Choices, Brighter Future", be received.
CARRIED
21. TOM FARRAR, CHAIR, BOX GROVE
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- OCTOBER 14, 2004
SEATON AND OAK RIDGES MORAINE
LAND EXCHANGE (13.1)
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the correspondence from Tom
Farrar, Chair of the Box Grove Community Association, urging the Town of
Markham to demand the province carry out a full individual environmental
assessment of the Seaton land exchange, and requesting Town staff be directed
to report on potential implications, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
22. FREDERICK WOO - OCTOBER 22,
2004
SITE PLAN - CANADIAN TIRE
PROPERTY, STEELES AVENUE (10.6)
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the correspondence from
Frederick Woo regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Canadian Tire
property at 4675 Steeles Avenue East, Toronto, with attached correspondence to
Toronto Councillor Mike Del Grande, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
23. NEW BUSINESS
CONSTRUCTION OF BUR OAK AVENUE
(10.0)
Committee requested an update on the anticipated completion
of Bur Oak Avenue, north of
16th Avenue.
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
K. Usman
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V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Acting Senior Project
Coordinator
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair.
24. READ-EASTERN CAPITAL, DOVCOM REALTY INC. &
DANVEST WISMER INVESTMENTS
LTD.,
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAJOR
MACKENZIE DR & MCCOWAN RD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
A GAS BAR, A CAR WASH AND A FUTURE
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL PLAZA (OP 04
025509, ZA 04 018923)(10.3, 10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, Files OP 04
025509, ZA 04 018923, submitted by Read-Eastern Capital, Dovcom Realty Inc. and
Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd., for the southeast corner of Major Mackenzie
and McCowan Road.
Committee
was advised that 34 notices were mailed on October 20, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on October 18, 2004. There was one written submission
received from Freddy Young, 156 Landsdown Crescent, in objection.
Staff gave
a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property.
Stephen
Lerner, representing Sunoco and the applicants, Dovcom Realty & Danvest
Investments Inc., provided site plan details, and identified buffer areas
between residential uses, and future commercial plaza plans.
Committee
discussed the stormwater management area to the south, landscaping, and site
plan issues. Staff was directed to contact Mr. Young regarding his
correspondence and his concerns.
There were
no comments from the public with respect to this application.
Moved by: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the
written submission received from Freddy Young, 156 Landsdown Crescent, with
objection to the applications, Files OP 04 025509, ZA 04 018923, submitted by
Read-Eastern Capital, Dovcom Realty Inc. and Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd.,
be received;
And that the Development Services Commission
report dated October 5, 2004 entitled "Preliminary Report - Read-Eastern
Capital, Dovcom Realty Inc. and Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd., Sunoco Gas
Bar, Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a gas
bar, a car wash and a future neighbourhood commercial plaza, southeast corner
of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road, Part Block 99, Registered Plan
65M-3612 and Part of Lot 20, Concession 7" be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held
on November 9, 2004. with respect to the proposed
amendments be received;
And further that the applications made by Read-Eastern
Capital, Dovcom Realty Inc. and Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd., be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
25. KYLEMORE HOMES, NORTH SIDE OF 16TH
AVE, WEST OF KENNEDY RD
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
67 CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSES, A
COMMERCIAL BLOCK,
PARKETTE AND BUFFER/VALLEY
LANDS
(OP.03-119805, ZA 03-119739 & SU.03-119813) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
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 Draft Plan of
Subdivision applications, Files OP.03-119805, ZA
03-119739 &
SU.03-119813, submitted
by Kylemore Homes for the north side of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy
Road.
Committee
was advised that 154 notices were mailed on October 20,
2004, and a
Public Meeting sign was posted on October 20, 2004. The Committee received one written
submission from Tammy Morrell-Bellai, 46 Aitken Circle, in objection.
Staff gave
a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. Water and sewer allocation is required,
and a traffic study is also required, however, 16th Avenue and the proposed signalization is
the Region’s jurisdiction. Another
concern that has been identified is the backlotting onto the valleylands, but
the TRCA is satisfied with the buffer provided. The Fire Department has
requested a second access road be provided.
Ken
Nystrom, Traffic Consultant for the applicant, Kylemore Homes, advised that the
Traffic Study is being prepared for submission to the Town. He stated that the
timing for a potential second access road onto Kennedy Road is uncertain. The Region will not
allow signalization at Aitken Circle due to its proximity to Kennedy Road, but
will allow a signal at the location of the new proposed road to the west, which
may alleviate access constraints from Aitken Circle.
Tammy
Morrell-Bellai, 46 Aitken Circle, presented a petition with 90 signatures from
residents of Aitken Circle, Roverdale Court, and Birchview Lane, in opposition
to the development by Kylemore Homes. Ms. Morrell-Bellai spoke about existing
traffic problems on 16th Avenue, and the large number of U-turns
made on Aitken Circle.
Larry
Martinello, 91 Aitken Circle, supported the concerns about increased traffic.
Judy
Gerber, 75 Normandale Road requested clarification on the data collected
for the traffic study, and noted the back-up of traffic along 16th Avenue, due to Highway 404. Mr. Nystrom
responded to questions and suggested that the proposed expansion of Major Mackenzie Drive in 2006 by the Region may divert
some of the local traffic off 16th Avenue.
Ian Mackay,
113 Aitken Circle suggested the proposed signalization at the new street
entrance may be more of a hindrance than help in exiting from Aitken Circle.
Garth
Dynes, 48 Aitken Circle stated his concerns regarding the commercial block and
the traffic that would be drawn to it. Staff advised access to the commercial
block is currently only proposed from Street A.
Ellen Kiss,
4 Aitken Circle, questioned if an environmental impact study would be done with
respect to the impacts of the increased traffic and residents, on the open
space and air quality. Ms. Kiss had concerns regarding litter, U-turns on Aitken
Circle and 16th Avenue, and illumination from streetlights. Ms. Kiss
requested that notification be provided to residents of Normandale Road if another meeting is called. Staff
responded that a study has not been requested, as TRCA does not have any concerns.
TRCA comments will be included in final report, and all comments made will be
addressed in the report.
Committee
discussed traffic issues and the need to find comprehensive solutions to the
Town-wide problem, as well as interim improvements to deal with U-turns. It was
noted that this is an Engineering problem and that the Region should be
encouraged to allow lights at Aitken Circle.
Staff was requested
to provide information comparing the distance from Aitken Circle to Kennedy Road, and Verclaire Gate to Warden Avenue. It was suggested that without a
second access, the proposal may be too intense for this parcel of land.
The
Committee recommended that a Unionville Subcommittee meeting be held with the
Ward 3 and Ward 6 Councillors, Regional Councillors, staff, the applicant, and
two or three residents. Residents who are interested in working with the
Subcommittee were requested to contact Councillor J. Virgilio.
Deb Kline,
86 Aitken Circle, suggested that a Fire Department representative be included
as many residents of Aitken Circle use the Fire Station lane as a short-cut to
Bridle Trail.
Committee
agreed that the statutory Public Meeting requirement has been fulfilled at this
point. Members of the public can attend the Subcommittee meeting, Development
Services Committee meeting or the Council meeting when this application is
brought forward, and can also be kept informed through the Town’s website or by
contacting staff.
Moved by: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
written submission received from Tammy Morrell-Bellai, 46 Aitken Circle, with
objections to the applications, Files OP.03-119805, ZA
03-119739 &
SU.03-119813, submitted
by Kylemore Homes for the north side of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy
Road, be received;
And that
the deputations by Ken Nystrom, Traffic Consultant for the applicant, Kylemore
Homes, and by Tammy Morrell-Bellai, Larry Martinello, Judy Gerber, Ian Mackay,
Garth Dynes, Ellen Kiss, and Deb Kline, with concerns regarding the
applications, Files OP.03-119805,
ZA 03-119739 & SU.03-119813, submitted by Kylemore Homes for
the north side of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy Road, be received;
And that Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications, Files OP.03-119805, ZA 03-119739 & SU.03-119813, submitted by Kylemore Homes be referred to the Unionville
Subcommittee, to work with Ward 3 and Ward 6 Councillors, Regional Councillors,
staff, the applicant, residents, and the Fire Department to try to resolve
issues of concern.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 8:50 p.m.