MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2008-04-08 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 3
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Regrets
Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
S. Heaslip, Senior Planner
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
S. Muradali, Planner
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at the hour of 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None
disclosed.
1. 1606090
ONTARIO LIMITED
78 AND 90 LEE AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(ZA 05 013080, SU 05 013073)
(10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application submitted by 1606090 Ontario Limited for a Zoning By-law amendment
to create 10 lots intended for single family detached dwellings through a draft
plan of subdivision at 78 and 90 Lee Avenue (SU 05 013073 and ZA 05 013080).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 93 notices were mailed on March 19, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 17, 2008. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff advised this application was presented
to the Development Services Committee approximately two years ago but, was
delayed due to lack of servicing allocation.
Servicing allocation was granted in February 2008. Staff also advised that the severance and
minor variance applications that were approved in November 2005 were appealed
to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).
The OMB imposed the following conditions of approval on the severed and
retained parcels: minimum front yard setback of 40 feet; minimum side yard
setback of 14.7 feet for all new homes at 90 Lee Avenue to protect the hedgerow
and, all new homes are subject to site plan control.
The Committee suggested
requesting that the owner replant an equal number of trees that will have to be
removed to allow the construction of the proposed 10 lots.
Mr. Dale Halliday, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed application for 78 and
90 Lee Avenue. He is concerned with the precedent that will
be set in the community if this application is approved. Mr. Halliday had the following
questions: is the agreement the same as
the one outlined by the Ontario Municipal Board?; what is the minimum lot size
stated in the current By-law for this area?; and what will be considered
acceptable lot size in the future?
Staff advised that the agreement has remained the same as the one set
out by the OMB and that a recommendation report will be presented to the
Development Services Committee on April 22, 2008 that will indicate the By-law’s
minimum lot size and address the community’s concern regarding the character of
Lee
Avenue.
Mr. Giuseppe Di Norcia, Markham resident, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed application for 78 and 90 Lee Avenue, stating he owns the property next
door and is concerned with deteriorating trees on subject property.
Staff advised that they have requested the applicant not remove any
trees on the property until the application is completed unless, they are
causing a hazard.
Mr. Tom Gunovski, applicant, addressed the Committee with respect to his
proposed development at 78 and 90 Lee Avenue stating he cut two trees facing on
Lee Avenue and two trees that abutting his neighbour’s driveway because the
trees were old and falling down.
Moved by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor D.
Horchik
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 8, 2008 with respect
to the proposed amendment to By-law 193-81 and draft plan of subdivision, be received; and,
That the application by 1606090 Ontario Limited to amend By-law 193-81,
as amended, and for a draft plan of subdivision be referred back to staff for a
report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. DOUGSON INVESTMENTS INC. (NISSAN)
1475398 ONTARIO INC. (BMW)
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT TWO ADDITIONAL
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS ON THE
EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD,
NORTH OF HELEN AVENUE IN SOUTH UNIONVILLE
(OP.06-132776 AND ZA.06-132779) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair
advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application submitted by Dougson Investments Inc. (Nissan)/1475398 Ontario
Inc.(BMW) to amend the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit two
additional automotive dealerships on the east side of Kennedy Road, north of
Helen Avenue in South Unionville (OP.06-132776 and ZA.06-132779).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 48 notices were mailed on March 19, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 18, 2008. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff advised that when
the preliminary report was written, Dougson Investments Inc (Village Nissan)
and 1475398 Ontario Inc. (BMW) were considered together. However, at the request of BMW, the
applications are now being dealt with separately.
Staff gave a presentation
for Dougson Investment Inc. (Nissan) regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff advised that the proposed VIVA bus route
restricts all turning movements along Kennedy
Road and that the potential of a shared access has
been raised although, BMW is not interested. Staff also advised that the swales
and water courses on the property will be discussed in the recommendation
report.
Ms. Maria Gatzios,
Gatzios Planning and Development, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the
Committee stating that an informal meeting was held in late February 2008 with
the residents. She advised that the
concerns raised at the meeting are being addressed by Dougson Investments Inc. Ms. Gatzios presented the Committee with a
contextual plan that included the proposed South
Unionville Avenue access into the site. She advised that the building will be
constructed closer to South Unionville Avenue
and that Dougson Investments Inc is prepared to remove the proposed right-in,
right-out on Helen Avenue at
the request of staff and/or Committee.
She confirmed that cars will only be delivered individually, on as
needed basis.
The Committee discussed
the concern with the proposed dealership not having any frontage on a Regional
Road and the re-alignment of the future South
Unionville Road.
Mr. Gary Cheng,
Unionville resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Nissan
dealership stating his concerns with the potential increase of traffic on Castan
Avenue and South
Unionville Road.
He believes the dealership will have a negative impact on the existing
community.
Mr. Chris Sauer, South
Unionville Community Association, addressed the Committee regarding the
proposed Nissan dealership stating that the community appreciates the applicant’s
efforts to address the resident’s concerns.
He advised that the resident’s main issue is the potential increase of
traffic on South Unionville Avenue. Mr. Sauer also advised that the residents
would prefer that Nissan did not have an access off of Helen
Avenue.
Another concern is the potential light pollution from the site.
Mr. Alfio Foti,
Unionville resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed
Nissan dealership stating he is not in support of this application. He also expressed concern that the dealership
will expand into the lot to the east.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence from Erick & Maria
Tonks, Imre & Betty Boroczi, Mario & Grace Raponi and Hans & Rita
Mueller be received; and,
That the
Development Services Commission report dated April 3, 2007, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT; Dougson Investments
Inc. (Nissan)/1475398 Ontario Inc.(BMW); Official plan and zoning by-law
amendment applications to permit two additional automotive dealerships on the
east side of Kennedy Road, north of Helen Avenue in South Unionville”
be received; and,
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on April 8, 2008, with respect to the proposed
amendments to the Town’s Official Plan and zoning by-laws be received; and
further,
That the
applications made by Dougson
Investments Inc. to amend the Town’s Official Plan and zoning
by-laws be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. JOLIE
HOME INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT
A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT EAST
SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD
BETWEEN CASTAN AVENUE AND
SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
OP 07 126509 & ZA 07
126612 (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair
advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application to amend the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by
Jolie Home Inc. to permit a mixed-use development, east side of Kennedy Road
between Castan Avenue and South Unionville Avenue, South Unionville Community (OP.07-126509
and ZA.07-126612).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 133 notices were mailed on March 19, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 18, 2008. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues
that include: location and building height of the apartment, integration of
apartment component, limited servicing allocation and parkland dedication. Staff advised the recommendation report will review
any water course on the lands.
Mr. Hal Kersey, Mady
Development Corporation, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed mixed-use
development in the South Unionville community stating he is willing to continue
to work with staff to resolve the outstanding issues and concerns of the
community.
Mr. Simon Ko, Kirkor
Architects and Planners, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed mixed-use
development in South Unionville
community. He thanked Councillor J.
Virgilio, staff and the residents for their participation and suggestions at
the Public Information Meetings. Mr. Ko
presented the Committee a revised context plan indicating they have reduced the
number of units by decreasing the building heights from 16 storeys to 12
storeys. They are proposing Townhouses
fronting on the “future road” with office towers behind that will also include
some surface parking and underground parking as well. Mr. Ko advised they are prepared to make
further improvements in coordination with staff and the residents and will
investigate LEED standards as well.
The Committee suggested
the applicant consider reducing the amount of surface parking and increasing
green space on site by incorporating things such as roof gardens.
Mr. Chris Sauer, South
Unionville Community Association, addressed the Committee with respect to the
proposed mixed use development in the South Unionville
community. He thanked the applicant for
holding the Public Information Meetings to allow residents the opportunity to
voice their concerns and provide input.
Mr. Sauer stated he is concerned with the potential increase of traffic
on South Unionville Avenue
and the height of the residential towers.
Mr. Gary Cheng,
Unionville resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed mixed use
development in the South Unionville
community stating his concern with the potential increase of traffic on streets
such as Castan Avenue and
the safety of the children that use that street to walk to the school. He also stated concerns with the potential increase
in noise and abandoned shopping carts.
Mr. Chris Adamowski,
Unionville resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed mixed
use development in the South Unionville
community, stating he is not in support of this application. He also stated concerns that the proposed
building heights are not in keeping with the character of the community. Mr. Adamowski is also concerned with the
parking spilling onto the surrounding residential streets and increased
traffic.
Mr. Dale Halliday, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed mixed use development
in the South Unionville community, suggesting the Town
of Markham should consider charging
for parking in developments such as this one.
Mr. Jianhui Zheng, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed mixed use
development in the South Unionville community, stating
his concern regarding the safety of the children walking to the school.
Staff advised that a
traffic study was requested and is under review. The green space, landscaping and garbage
issues will be dealt with through the future site plan application. Staff also advised that the parking issues
will be reviewed and if the Ward Councillor would like to hold a Public
Information Meeting prior to the approval of the site plan that can be coordinated.
The Committee suggested
that staff ensure that the sidewalk patterns on the residential streets are
conducive and consider traffic crossing guards for the safety of the children
in the community. The Committee
requested that the recommendation report include 2D or 3D drawing of the
proposed site.
Moved by Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
That the
Development Services Commission report dated October 16, 2007, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT; Jolie Home Inc.;
Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a
mixed-use development; East side of Kennedy Road between Castan Avenue and
South Unionville Avenue; South Unionville Community,” be
received; and,
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on April 8, 2008, with respect to the proposed
amendments to the Town’s Official Plan and zoning by-laws be received; and
further,
That the
applications made by Jolie Home Inc.
to amend the Town’s Official Plan and zoning by-laws be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:20 PM