MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2007-05-15
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 7
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
S. Bordone, Planner
S. Heaslip, Senior Planner
N. Surti, Planner
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. MATTAMY
(COUNTRY GLEN) LTD AND
WYCKLAND ESTATES LTD
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
SOUTH OF 16TH
AVENUE, EAST OF BUR OAK AVENUE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
SU 06 135982 (19TM-06016) AND
ZA 06 135983 (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider a proposed plan of subdivision and
implementing zoning by-law amendments, south of 16th Avenue, east of
Bur Oak Avenue, Cornell Community (SU 06-135982, 19TM-06016, ZA 06-135983),
submitted by Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd. & Wyckland Estates Ltd.
The Committee Clerk advised that 408 notices were mailed on April 27, 2007, and six Public
Meeting signs were posted on April 25,
2007. No written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding
uses. The subject lands are currently
vacant and do not contain any significant natural features. The acquisition of surplus right-of –way
lands at the intersection of Old Markham By-Pass and 16th Avenue
from the Town, is still an outstanding issue as is the feasibility of
permanently locating the heritage building from Phase 1 to a lot within the
proposed subdivision.
Representatives of the owners of Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd and Wykland
Estates were in attendance to respond to questions.
Committee enquired whether Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd would incorporate
their Green Initiative in any aspects of this development. Staff reported they are in discussions with
Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd to introduce their Energy Star initiative but
currently don’t have anything in writing.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Development Services Commission Report entitled
"Preliminary Report Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd. & Wyckland Estates
Ltd. Proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law
amendments. South of 16th
Avenue, East of Bur Oak Avenue, Cornell Community (SU 06-135982, 19TM-06016, ZA
06-135983)", dated April 17, 2007, be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting of May 15, 2007 with respect
to the zoning amendment and plan of subdivision applications submitted by
Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd. & Wyckland Estates Ltd., be received;
And further that the applications be referred back to staff for a
report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE, EAST OF OLD MARKHAM BY-PASS
CORNELL COMMUNITY
SU 06 135988 (19TM-06017) AND ZA 06 135990 (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider a proposed plan of subdivision and
implementing zoning by-law amendments, south of 16th Avenue, east of
Old Markham By-Pass, Cornell Community (SU 06-135988, 19TM-06017, ZA
06-135990), submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation.
The Committee Clerk advised that 94 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on April 20, 2007. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding
uses. The proposal is for 125-unit
subdivision, consisting of a mixture of single-detached, semi-detached and
townhouse dwellings. All of the lots are
accessed from rear lanes. Outstanding
issues include lots with a depth of 25 metres (82 feet) and a frontage of 11 metres or greater, which
require garages to be attached to the rear of the homes. There is concern that
the outdoor amenity area will be compromised by the rear attached garages. To address this concern, the conditions of
draft approval for the first phase provided that this lot depth be accepted on
a pilot project basis and for the first phase only. The results of the pilot project are under
review.
Committee discussed the
development of the neighbourhood park in the subdivision. Staff reported the size of the park will be
substantial and indicated they will discuss development plans with Linda
Irvine, Manager, Parks & Open Space and report back.
Niomie Massey of Cornell Rouge
Development, reported that the lot coverage for this phase is approximately 60%
which allows for outdoor amenity space.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Development Services Commission Report entitled
"Preliminary Report Cornell Rouge Development Corporation. Proposed plan of subdivision and implementing
zoning by-law amendments. South of 16th
Avenue, East of Old Markham By-Pass.
Cornell Community (SU 06-135988, 19TM-06017, ZA 06-135990)", dated
April 17, 2007, be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting of May 15, 2007 with respect
to the zoning amendment and plan of subdivision applications submitted by
Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, be received;
And further that the applications be referred back to staff for a
report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. 1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED (METRUS
DEVELOPMENTS)
NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE, EAST OF 9TH LINE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (PHASE 2)
SU 01 118320 (19TM-01015, PHASE 2) AND ZA 07 108415 (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider a proposed plan of subdivision and
implementing zoning by-law amendments, north of 16th Avenue, east of
9th Line, Cornell Community (SU 01-118320, 19TM-01015, Phase 2, ZA
07-108415), submitted by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments).
The Committee Clerk advised that 254 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and five Public
Meeting signs were posted on April 23,
2007. One written submission
was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and advised that there are no outstanding issues to be
addressed.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor E. Shapero
That
the correspondence received from Zhang Aiguo, 156 Gaslamp Lane, Markham, with concerns
regarding the proposed application by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments),
be received;
That the Development Services Commission Report entitled “Preliminary
Report. 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments). North of 16th
Avenue, east of 9th Line. Cornell Community. Proposed plan of
subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments (Phase 2). (SU 01-118320, 19TM-01015 Phase 2, ZA
07-108415)”, dated April 17, 2007, be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting of May 15, 2007 with respect
to the zoning amendment and plan of subdivision applications submitted by
1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments), be received;
And that draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01015, Phase 2 by 1473092 Ontario
Limited (Metrus Developments) be referred back to staff for further review and
approval under section 2 (b) (iv) of Delegation By-law 2002-202, as amended.
And that the application by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus
Developments) to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved and by-law
amendments to implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01015, Phase 2 be finalized and enacted without
further notice.
CARRIED
4. OXNARD BOXGROVE LTD.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE REZONING OF LANDS WITHIN
7085 14TH AVENUE BOX GROVE PLANNING DISTRICT
ZA 07 108731 (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Oxnard
Boxgrove Ltd., for Zoning By-law amendment to permit the rezoning of lands
within 7085 14th Avenue, in the Box Grove Planning District (ZA 07
108731).
The Committee Clerk advised that 27 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on April 24, 2007. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding
uses. Outstanding issues include confirmation from the Box Grove Trustee that
3.5 units of allocation is available for the subject lands, as well as Council
assignment of allocation to the proposed development.
Staff agreed to provide the Committee with copies of the comments from
the external agencies, in particular the Toronto Region Conservation Authority
due to the proximity of the Little Rouge Creek tributary.
Staff reported that comments have been received from the Ministry of
Culture indicating that the subject lands abut an identified archeological site.
The Ministry of Culture is requesting
the applicant submit an archeological assessment report for approval by the
Ministry.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the report from the Development Services Commission dated April
17, 2007, entitled “Preliminary Report, Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd., Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the rezoning of lands within 7085 14th
Avenue, in the Box Grove Planning District, ZA 07 108731” be received;
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007, with
respect to the rezoning application submitted by Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd. to amend
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both as amended, be received.
That servicing allocation for 3.5 units (12.95 population) be granted
to Oxnard Boxgrove Inc. from the total servicing allocation assigned to the
Boxgrove Planning District to date by the Town.
That the rezoning application by Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd. to amend By-laws
304-87 and 177-96, both as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both as
amended, be enacted without further
notice.
CARRIED
5. BOX
GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.
BOX GROVE COMMUNITY, OFFICIAL
PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A SERVICE
STATION AND
COMMERCIAL USES (OP 06 113600,
ZA 06 113759) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Box Grove
Hill Developments for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to permit a
service station in the Box Grove Community (OP 06 113600 & ZA 06 113759).
The Committee Clerk advised that 14 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting notice
was published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on April 26, 2007. No written submissions were received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding
uses. Outstanding issues include submission of a site plan application prior to
any zoning approval and consultation with the Province (Ministry of Transportation)
on the status of the Regional Gateway lands identified in this area.
Staff reported the Secondary Plan has requirements for a specified amount
of industrial lands to be provided in the Box Grove area. Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure
this requirement was satisfied.
Committee advised that the Boxgrove Ratepayers Association does not
have any concerns with the proposed application.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved
by: Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor J. Jones
That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007, with
respect to "Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications by Box
Grove Hill Developments Inc. to permit a service station in the Box Grove
Community (OP 06 113600 & ZA 06 113759)", be received;
And that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
6. PETRO CANADA
4641 HIGHWAY 7 SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 7 AND KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES
ACCESSORY TO A PROPOSED AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION
(ZA 07 107606) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Petro Canada
for Zoning By-law amendment to permit retail and restaurant uses accessory to a
proposed automobile service station at 4641 Highway 7, south-west corner of
Highway 7 and Kennedy Road.
The Committee Clerk advised that 80 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on April 20, 2007. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding
uses. Outstanding issues include the proposed location of a drive thru facility
in a high profile location at the front of the property. Staff believe
a more appropriate location for a drive thru to be behind the building. In addition, the applicant must provide a
servicing study to determine if any upgrades are required to the existing
municipal sanitary sewer to accommodate the proposed development.
The Committee discussed the possibility of staff preparing a report on
the liability of drive-thru restaurants for consideration be brought forward to
a Development Services Part A meeting. It
was determined that this issue would be raised under the new business section
of an upcoming General Committee meeting.
Murray Evans of Murray Planning advised that they are under tight time
constraints with the development of this application. Staff reported they are not comfortable
bringing a proposed zoning amendment until site plan application is
finalized. Staff advised they will make
an effort to work with the applicant with respect to bringing something forward
before the summer recess.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded
by: Councillor T. Wong
That the staff report dated April 3, 2007, entitled “Preliminary Report
- Petro Canada, 4641 Highway 7, South-west corner of Highway 7 and Kennedy
Road, Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit retail and restaurant
uses accessory to a proposed automobile service station”, be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007 with
respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72, as amended, be received;
And further that the application be referred back to staff for a report
and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Public
Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:10 p.m.