DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2003-05-20
Meeting No. 11
PART
A -
12:00 noon. - Canada Room
PART
B -
1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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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
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
P. Loukes, Director, Streets
Services
D. Clark, Town Architect
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy &
Research
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks
&Open Space Planning
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
J. Bosomworth, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 12:05 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 24, the proposed development by Tenstone/Tridel in Markham Centre, by
nature of owning a couple of units in the development, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
1. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL SUBD.
(REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3189, 65M-3086, 65M-3188) (10.7)Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3189, 65M-3086 and
65M-3188, be accepted;
And
that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to
establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public
highway of the Town of Markham;
And
that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating
and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the
Town’s system;
And
that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future
operating budgets;
And
that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including
compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And
that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including
a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to the streets indicated, be
approved;
And
that the by-law to amend Schedule 1 of the Parking By-law # 336-88, by
including no parking on the streets indicated be approved;
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from
the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the
Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been
completed.
2. FEDERAL AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS
FOR THE PICKERING AIRPORT SITE (10.5, 13.1)
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the
report entitled Federal Airport Zoning
Regulations for the Pickering Airport Site dated May 20, 2003, be received;
And that
the Minister of Transport be advised:
- That the Town of Markham
supports, in principle, the proposed Airport Zoning Regulations for the
Pickering Airport Site recognizing the intent of the Regulations relating
to public safety;
- That the Town of Markham
understands that any uses existing, or approved by the Town, as of the
date the Regulations come into effect, that may not be consistent with the
intent of the Regulations, will be “grandfathered”, and not subject to the
Regulations;
- That the Town of Markham is
concerned with the restriction of certain land uses within the proposed
Bird Hazard Zone, particularly Town-owned uses, insofar as there is
presently insufficient information to understand the specific reasons why
each use is restricted and no agreed upon techniques to mitigate the
reasons for the restriction;
- That the Town of Markham
requests that Transport Canada be directed to continue to work with the
Town, and other concerned municipalities and agencies, to ensure that the
implementation of the regulations will ensure that municipally-owned
facilities such as storm water management facilities, parks and community
centres, or similar uses, will continue to be established within the area
subject to the regulations, with appropriate and agreeable mitigation of
potential bird hazards; and,
- That the continuing work
between Transport Canada and the Town to address the implementation of the
Regulations should be based on the principle that implementation will not diminish
the established design standards for Town-owned facilities, and should
also address efficient and effective processes of consultation in regard
to municipal development approvals;
And that the Minister
of Transport be requested not to bring the AZR for the Pickering Airport Site
into effect until Transport Canada and the Town of Markham have identified
mutually agreeable mechanisms for the implementation of the Airport Zoning
Regulations in regard to Town-owned facilities and development approvals;
And that
Transport Canada be requested to continue communicating with the Public and
Markham Council and staff, with respect to the AZR;
And that a
copy of this report be provided to the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority as information.
3. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, PROPERTIES
LOCATED
IN LITTLE ROUGE CORRIDOR (16.11.3)
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RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham’s
recommendation to designate the following properties which form part of the
Little Rouge Corridor under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be
approved;
1.
7273 14th Avenue
2.
7277 14th Avenue
3.
7399 Reesor Road
4.
7401 Reesor Road
5.
7450 Reesor Road
6.
7551 Reesor Road
7.
7632 Highway #7
8.
9035 Reesor Road
9.
9529 Reesor Road
10.
9829 9th Line
11.
7877 Highway #7
12.
7867 Highway #7
13.
7861 Highway #7
14.
7218 Reesor Road
15.
8992 Reesor Road
That Heritage Markham’s
recommendation to designate the following properties which form part of the
Little Rouge Corridor under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and
include the properties in the listing for the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings be approved;
1.
7914 14th Avenue
2.
7295 Reesor Road
3.
8847 Reesor Road
4.
Cedarena
5.
The Wurtz Cemetery
6.
The Reesor Pioneer Cemetery
And that the Clerks
Department be authorized to:
·
publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to
Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and
·
prepare the Designation By-laws for these properties.
And that the Province and TRCA be requested to enter into a heritage
conservation easement agreement with the Town as a condition of transfer of the
properties from Provincial ownership;
And further that the Province, the TRCA and the Rouge Alliance be so
advised.
4. UNAUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT OF HISTORIC FEATURES
ON A DESIGNATED HERITAGE
STRUCTURE
22 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
(16.11.3) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council deny the Heritage Permit
application for replacement of the original door;
And that the applicant be requested to return the original
door, windows, transom window and chimneys to the dwelling by August 31, 2003;
And that Council deny an application for replacement of the
historic wood siding on the premises.
5. SWALLOW’S NEST DEVELOPMENT (ABIDIEN INC.)
HELEN AVENUE, SOUTH UNIONVILLE,
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-02005) AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU. 02-112285, ZA. 02-112249) (10.5, 10.7) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That
draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02005 (SU. 02-112285) located east of Kennedy
Road on the north and south side of Helen Avenue, proposed by Swallow’s Nest
Development, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix
‘A’ attached to the staff report dated May 20, 2003;
And that the zoning application (ZA. 02-112249) to amend
By-law 304-87, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as amended, submitted by
Swallow’s Nest Development, to implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02005
(SU. 02-112285) located east of Kennedy Road on the north and south side of
Helen Avenue, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws attached as
Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated May 20, 2003, be enacted;
And
that the applicant provide the Town with the required payment of 30%
subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law
17-2000);
And
that a water allocation for up to 145 units be granted for draft plan of
subdivision 19TM-02005;
And
that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate water supply at its
sole discretion.
6. UNIONVILLE LAND USE AND PARKING STUDY
IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS
TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAWS (SD 03 106613) (10.3, 10.5) Weblink
Staff reviewed
the extensive work with stakeholders on this project
Committee
discussed the rezoning requirement for restaurants, grandfathering, and
exemptions, with respect to Pineapple Inn, The Planing Mill, and Unionville
House.
Mr. Richard
Talbot, representing the Unionville Villagers Association, noted anomalies in
the staff report, and requested to work with staff prior to submission to
Council next week. Mr. Talbot suggested some services should be identified as
retail uses, and expressed concern for the number of exemptions being
considered.
Ms. Karen Davis
of the Unionville BIA, supported Mr. Talbot's request for deferral to next
week's Council meeting, and requested clarification with respect to office and
restaurant potential at 141, 143, 145 Main Street and the Planing Mill
expansion.
Mr. Bruce Kerr,
25 McKay Avenue, co-owner of the Planing Mill, supported the study, and
discussed his desire for expansion.
Mr. Gary O'Brien,
7 Angus Meadow Drive, owner of Livingwater Restaurant, reviewed the history of
applications on the property. Staff advised they could support an expansion
from 2200 to 2500 sq. ft., but could not find evidence of an OMB decision
permitting 4400 sq.ft., as suggested by the owners. Committee directed staff to
investigate this matter further.
Committee
discussed timing with respect to the Interim Control By-law and possible
prohibition of Bed & Breakfast use from main floors.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
deputations by Mr. Richard Talbot, representing the Unionville Villagers
Association; Ms. Karen Davis representing the Unionville BIA; Mr. Bruce Kerr,
co-owner of the Planing Mill; and Mr. Gary O'Brien, owner of Livingwater
Restaurant, be received;
And that staff be directed to
review issues identified and discuss concerns with stakeholders;
And that the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments and Secondary Plan for the Unionville Core Area (SD 03
106613) be deferred to the next Council or Development Services Committee
meeting.
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Other matters considered by
Development Services Committee on May 20, 2003:
IN-CAMERA
The
Committee recessed In-camera at 12:05 to discuss a confidential property
matter.
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The
Committee rose from In-camera at 12:40 to report.
7. ROUGE
PARK LANDS - FILL PLACEMENT
(13.5.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Brian Denney and Nick Seccone of TRCA, Lewis Yeager
and Maryann Nasser of Rouge Park, Ron Christie of Rouge Park Alliance, and Nik
Mracic of Metrus Land Development regarding fill placement in Rouge Park
lands, be received.
And that the proposal by Metrus
Land Development to place fill in Rouge Park lands be approved in
principle, subject to a fill permit being obtained, and site plan approval;
And that staff report back on the larger implications with
respect to trail development in the area.
8. AIRPORT ZONING REGULATION
FOR THE PICKERING AIRPORT SITE (10.5, 13.1)
Staff made a presentation regarding
the proposed Airport Zoning Regulations for the Pickering Airport. AZR are
enacted for the purpose of preventing lands adjacent to or in the vicinity of
an airport or an airport site from being used or developed in a manner that is
incompatible with the safe operation of an airport and aircraft. They regulate
such things as building height and land uses that attract birds, causing a
hazard to aircraft. AZR are not subject to appeal, but there is a consultation
process, and existing uses are grandfathered.
Staff advised that a significant
portion of the Town of Markham will be subject to some aspect of the AZR, and
made several recommendations for the Town's response to the Minister of
Transport. Committee directed staff to research the experiences and responses
of other areas subject to an AZR. Staff advised that a further stakeholders
meeting is scheduled for the affected municipalities to compare notes.
Discussions included the economic
impact on golf courses and the need for noise studies. The GTAA will be
providing updated studies with respect to runway siting and noise exposure
forecasts, and staff will keep Council informed as more information is
available. Committee thanked staff for their work on this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation regarding
airport zoning regulations with respect to the Pickering Airport be received.
9. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The
following employees were presented with service awards:
Robert Walter, Manager of Street Operations,
Roads Maintenance - 20 years
Kathryn Barker, Admin Assistant IV -
Financial, Corporate Commissioner's Office - 15 years
Naveen Bagla, Provincial Offences
Officer 1, By-laws and Licensing - 3 years
Kathlene Bingham, Parks
Labourer/Driver, Parks Maintenance & Construction - 3 years
Tapio Koponen, Horticulturalist,
Parks Maintenance & Construction - 3 years
Diane Sewell, Administrative
Assistant II, Corporate Communications - 3 years
Geoffrey Singer, Planner II, Planning
- 3 years
Wilson Wong, Applications Support
Specialist, Information Technology Services - 3 years
10. 2STRATEGIC REVIEW UPDATE (10.8) Weblink
The minutes of the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meeting held April 25, 2003, are
provided for information. Staff provided an update on the activities of the
Committee, advising a second Public Forum is scheduled to be held June 5, 2003,
and a draft recommendation is anticipated to be presented to the Development
Services Committee on June 3, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of
the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meeting held April 25, 2003, and
the staff update, be received.
11. JACQUES WITFORD ENVIRONMENTAL
7271 WARDEN AVENUE, SITE PLAN APPLICATION (10.5)
Mr. Rudy Buczolits,
representing the applicant, Jacques Witford Environmental, made a presentation
regarding the site plan application for 7271 Warden Avenue. Committee expressed
concern that the design be appropriate for the prominent site.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation
by Mr. Rudy Buczolits, representing the applicant, Jacques Witford
Environmental, regarding the site plan application for 7271 Warden Avenue, be received;
And that the application be
deferred to the next Committee of the Whole or Development Services Committee
meeting, to allow the applicant to work with Town staff and Architect to
improve the design.
12. TELUS
MOBILITY, 300 STEELES AVENUE W.
PROPOSED CELL TOWER SITE (10.0)
Staff advised that the applicant has
been through the process, including public consultation, and meets the
requirements for the proposed cell tower.
Ms. Tammy Kerbel, representing Telus
Mobility, made a deputation with respect to the proposed cell tower site at 300
Steeles Avenue W., displaying site plan and concept drawings. Ms. Kerbel
advised the existing tower is 25 metres high and the proposed tower will be 31
metres high.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation by Ms. Tammy
Kerbel, representing Telus Mobility, with respect to the proposed cell tower
site at 300 Steeles Avenue W., be received;
And that the site plan application submitted by Telus
Mobility for construction of a 31 metre telecommunications tower and a
mechanical shelter within the Bayview Glen Church property, located at 300
Steeles Avenue, be approved, with respect to location only, subject to the
following conditions:
1.
That, the Owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with
all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.
2.
That, the Owner provide appropriate landscaping screening
around the shelter to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban
Design;
3.
That Industry Canada, City of Toronto and the Region of York
be advised, in writing, of this approval and that this approval is with respect
to location only;
4.
That Telus Mobility is responsible for all matters relating to
grading, utility location, external approvals, engineering and structural
design, etc.
13. PUBLIC
ART POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES
- FEBRUARY 11, 2003 (6.5)
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Public Art
Policy Steering Committee meeting, held February 11, 2003, be received.
14. NINTH LINE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED AND
HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LIMITED, 9642 9TH LINE
GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT (19TM-02013) (SU 02 117632, ZA 02 117695)
(10.5, 10.7) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the applications submitted by Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties
Limited for draft plan of subdivision approval and an implementing
zoning by-law
amendment to permit a residential plan of subdivision within Phase 2 of
the Greensborough community (SU 02 117632, ZA 02 117695).
15. YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
ALFRED PATERSON DRIVE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
80 ALFRED
PATERSON DRIVE, GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
SITE PLAN FOR NEW
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SC 03 108608)(10.6) Weblink
Mr. Norm Grey-Noble, of Grey-Noble and Grey-Nobel Architects,
representing the York Region District School Board, was in attendance to
display site plans and elevations. The Committee reviewed the traffic flow, and
requested the School Board consider naming the school after Alfred Paterson.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation by Mr. Norm Grey-Noble, of Grey-Noble and Grey-Nobel
Architects, representing the York Region District School Board, be received;
And that the site plan application (SC 03 108608) by the York Region
District School Board to permit a new elementary school at 80 Alfred Paterson
Drive be approved, subject
to the following conditions:
1. That the Owner give a written undertaking
to the Town that it will construct the project in accordance with the approved
plans;
2. That the Owner
submit and receive approval for a Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape
Architect having O.A.L.A. membership;
3. That the owner satisfy Town Departments
including all requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department,
and the Waste Management Department;
4. That the
undertaking provide for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees and
recoveries, and submission of any required letters of credit to guarantee
compliance with Town requirements.
16. SEVEN
STAR PLAZA INC., 8495 MCCOWAN ROAD AND
5261 HIGHWAY 7
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 8495 MCCOWAN ROAD
AND REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
(OP 03 108632, ZA 03 108688 AND SC 03 08706)(10.3, 10.5, 10.7) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the applications submitted by Seven Star Plaza Inc. for an Official Plan
amendment for 8495
McCowan Road and implementing zoning by-law for 8495 McCowan Road and 5261 Highway
7 (OP 03 108632, ZA 03 108688, SC 03 08706).
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* Amended by
Council at its meeting held May 27, 2003, to add the following paragraph:
"And that the circulation for
the public meeting, be extended to include the area bounded by McCowan Road,
Willowgate Drive, Highway #7 and Milne Park."
17. DRAFT
OAK RIDGES MORAINE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW
PUBLIC MEETING REQUEST (MI 204)(10.3) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
staff report entitled “Draft Oak Ridges Moraine
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law (MI 204) Public Meeting Request”,
dated May 20, 2003, be received;
And that staff be authorized to schedule
a public meeting for July 7, 2003 with notification provided by direct mail and
newspaper notice;
And further that the Region of York and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be forwarded a copy of the report.
18. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 11, 2003 TO APRIL 25, 2003 (10.0) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of April 11, 2003 to April 25,
2003” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route
outlined in the report.
19. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER
BY-LAW 2002-202 (DM 2001-03)
(10.6) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
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, May 20,
2003.
20. WOODBINE-APPLECREEK DEVELOPMENTS INC.
8855 WOODBINE AVENUE, SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (SC.03-106574)
(10.6) Weblink
The Committee had
before it the staff memo dated May 20, 2003, providing further information on
the application by Woodbine-Applecreek Developments Inc. Staff had met with the
developer's team, as directed by the Committee at its meeting on May 6, 2003,
to discuss issues relating to signs, building elevations, and trees. Staff
advised they are satisfied that these issues have been adequately addressed.
Mr. Paul Adelman of
Panigas Construction Ltd., representing the applicant, displayed elevations and
material samples.
Committee requested
consideration be given to the material used for the base of the entrance
features. It was noted that signs and garbage management could be controlled by
the site plan agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation
by Mr. Paul Adelman of Panigas Construction Ltd., representing the applicant,
Woodbine-Applecreek Developments Inc., be received;
And that the staff
memo dated May 20, 2003, regarding site plan application SC.03-106574,
submitted by Woodbine-Applecreek Developments Inc. for 8855 Woodbine Avenue, be
received;
And that the
report entitled “Application by Woodbine-Applecreek Developments Inc. for Site
Plan Approval for a Commercial Development at 8855 Woodbine Avenue
(SC.03-106574)” be received;
And that the
application as amended be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Owner enter into a site plan
agreement with the Town;
2. That
prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final
drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public
agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
3. That the site plan agreement include
provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries,
development charges, cash-in-lieu of parkland and financial obligations related
to applicable Developers Group Agreements;
4. That
site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing May
6, 2003 in the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement
with the Town during that period;
5. That
the owner obtain approval from York Region prior to commencing any work on the
site;
6. That
the owner pay for all costs associated with the relocation of utilities within
the right-of-way as may be required;
7. That
the owner submit a Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect, having
O.A.L.A. membership, for approval by the Commissioner of Development Services,
prior to the execution of the site plan agreement;
8. That
garbage shall be stored internally to the satisfaction of the Town’s Waste
Management Department;
9. That
either Minor Variances be obtained from the Committee of Adjustment and/or the
plans be revised to comply with the Town’s zoning by-law;
10. That the owner
implement the recommendations of the Traffic Impact Analysis to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the base
of the entrance features to the pathways be similar in design and materials to
the building.
21. HIGHWAY 404 NORTH LAND USE STUDY AREA
SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC MEETING
TO CONSIDER
AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (MI
459)(10.3, 10.8) Weblink
Staff advised that the alignment
presented by the Region at the recent Public Information Meeting was incorrect.
The Region's report is based on Markham's preference, and the Public Meeting
will present Markham's preferred alignment. Staff will obtain confirmation of
this situation, and will discuss details of the proposed overpass with a
Committee member.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled “Scheduling of a Public Meeting to Consider an
Official Plan Amendment for the Highway 404 North Land Use Study Area (MI 459)”
be received;
And that the Draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to
the staff report dated May 20, 2003, be received;
And that Staff be authorized to make available to interested parties the
Background Reports prepared by the Consultant Team, identified in the report;
And further that
a Public Meeting be scheduled for June 17 2003 to consider the Draft Official
Plan Amendment.
22. HIGHWAY 407/RODICK ROAD LAND USE STUDY AREA
SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC MEETING TO
CONSIDER
AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (MI
466) (10.3, 10.8) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled “Scheduling of a Public Meeting to Consider an
Official Plan Amendment for the Highway 407/Rodick Road Land Use Study Area (MI 466)” be received;
And that the Draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to
the staff report dated May 20, 2003, be received;
And that Staff be authorized to make available to interested parties the
Background Reports prepared by the Consultant Team, identified in the report;
And further that a Public Meeting be scheduled for June 17 2003 to
consider the Draft Official Plan Amendment.
23. BUTTONVILLE
CRESCENT SANITARY SERVICING
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT (MI471) (5.4, 5.5)
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Committee discussed options with respect to Local
Improvement Charges and Development Charges to fund Buttonville Crescent
Sanitary Servicing. Staff was directed to provide further information on
funding precedents and cost calculations. Support for Heritage Preservation was
noted.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to provide further information
regarding funding precedents and cost calculations;
And that Buttonville Crescent Sanitary Servicing
Community Improvement, File MI471, be deferred to the Development Services
Committee meeting scheduled for June 3, if possible, pending information from
staff.
24. MARKHAM
CENTRE UPDATE
AND REPORT ON PARK LAND
INVENTORY (10.8)
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Tenstone/Tridel in Markham Centre, by nature of
owning a couple of units in the development, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Staff made a presentation with
respect to Markham Center, providing an update on the communications strategy
and Advisory Group activities, and reporting on the park land inventory.
Committee commended staff on the
communications strategy, and noted that Councillor Alex Chiu will be accepting
the FCM Award on behalf of the Town.
Committee had a lengthy discussion
regarding park land issues. It was suggested that two Markham Center Steering
Committee members work with staff on this topic. Staff was directed to report
back in an "In-Camera" session at Council or Development Services
Committee, with recommendations on dealing with this issue.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation with
respect to Markham Center and the park land inventory in Markham Centre, be
received;
And that staff report back in an
"In-Camera" session at Council or Development Services Committee,
with recommendations on dealing with park land issues.
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Development Services Committee
receive and consents to the disposition of Item No. 25 in the following manner:
25. CITY
OF TORONTO, APRIL 24, 2003 (13.5.2)
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Council resolution with respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments
for Gates of Bayview, Bayview Avenue
- receive
NEW BUSINESS
26. REGION OF YORK - DEWATERING
(5.5)
Committee discussed the Public
Information Meeting on dewatering being held by the Region on May 26, 2003, and
directed staff to inquire why the Town of Markham has not been advised.
PART C
Public Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
G. Singer, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
27. WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY HOMES)
7149 16TH AVENUE, CORNELL
PLANNING DISTRICT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (SU.03-108934 &
ZA.03-108933)(10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a
draft plan of subdivision and Zoning By-law amendments, Files SU.03-108934 & ZA.03-108933,
submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes), for 7149 16th
Avenue, Cornell Planning District.
Committee was advised that 226
notices were mailed on April 30, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
April 30, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. The outstanding issue for this
application is the treatment of the Heritage House. Staff advised that the Town
of Markham is currently reviewing the Cornell Community, and a proposed new
Master Plan will be presented to Council in the near future.
Mr. Dan Leeming, of the Planning Partnership, and Mr.
Jeff King, Project Engineer, both representing the applicant, Mattamy Homes,
provided details of the plan.
Committee commented that more substantial massing
should be provided along Bur Oak Avenue. Discussions included: the amount of
retail that can be supported; development phasing plans and timing for
construction of Bur Oak to Highway 7; avoiding construction traffic through
existing Phases I and II; topsoil stockpiling; schools; and crime
prevention/safety. Committee reviewed window streets and backlotting of units,
and directed that streetscape images be provided along with information on
issues discussed, in the final report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation by Mr. Dan Leeming, of the
Planning Partnership, and Mr. Jeff King, Project Engineer, both representing
the applicant, Mattamy Homes, with respect to applications SU.03-108934 and
ZA.03-108933 for draft plan of subdivision approval and amendments to Zoning
By-laws for 7149
16th Avenue, be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on May
20, 2003, with respect to applications SU.03-108934 and ZA.03-108933 by Wykland
Estates Inc. for draft plan of subdivision approval and amendments to Zoning
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 on Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 9, be received;
And that the applications be referred back to staff for a report
evaluating the proposal.
28. CORNELL
ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(MADISON HOMES / FOREST HILL HOMES)
8662 REESOR ROAD, CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(SU.03-109544 & ZA.03-109541)(10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a
draft plan of subdivision and Zoning By-law amendments, Files SU.03-109544 & ZA.03-109541,
submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corp., for 8662 Reesor Road, Cornell
Planning District.
Committee was advised that 13
notices were mailed on April 30, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
April 30, 2003. No written submissions were received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. Staff advised that the applicant has
revised the plans to address most of the issues identified by staff.
Mr.
James Kennedy of KLM Planning Partners Inc., representing the applicant,
Cornell Rouge Development Corp., and Ms. Niomie Massey, representing Madison
Homes, displayed revised concept plans for Phase I and discussed road patterns,
lot sizes, orientation of the units, and advised that the second elementary
school has been deleted from the proposal. They explained that all units are
lane-based, many with attached garages, and a unified fencing program is
proposed along the rear yards.
Mr.
Gary Atkins, 78 Spring Meadow Avenue, representing the Cornell Ratepayers
Association advised the Committee that they are pleased with the plans, but
expressed concern for a unified fencing proposal, and for the lack of
retail/commercial uses.
Committee
requested the applicant speak to Mr. Atkins about his concerns. Committee
commented on avoiding window streets at the Markham By-pass, and ensuring the
fencing does not exceed a height of 40 inches.
RECOMMENDATION:
And
that the deputations by Mr. James Kennedy of KLM Planning Partners Inc.,
representing the applicant, Cornell Rouge Development Corp.; and Ms. Niomie
Massey, representing Madison Homes; and Mr. Gary Atkins, 78 Spring Meadow
Avenue, representing the Cornell Ratepayers Association, be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on May
20, 2003, with respect to applications SU.03-109544 and ZA.03-109541 by Cornell
Rouge Development Corp., for draft plan of subdivision approval and amendments to Zoning By-laws
304-87 and 177-96 on Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 9, be received;
And that the applications be referred back to staff for a report
evaluating the proposal.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 9:00 p.m.