DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
2001-06-05
Meeting No. 11
PART
A
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
L.
Irvine, Manager, Urban Design
V.
Shuttleworth, Project Co-ordinator
R.
Blake, Senior Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:10 p.m. in the Canada
Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST - none declared
1. 1107656
ONTARIO LTD - TIMES GROUP, GALLERIA
BLOCKS 41, 42, 43, 44 PLAN M-3226, OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS FOR
MIXED USE (OP.01-102682, ZA.01-103395)(10.3, 10.5)
Ron
Blake, Senior Planner, gave a presentation of the amended proposal for mixed
residential and commercial uses. Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., and
Cliff Korman of Kirkor Architects, representing the applicant, presented
elevations and site plans of the revised proposal.
Discussions
included the transition from residential to commercial uses, and the possible
incorporation of light rail transit. The Committee recommended the applicant
hold a public information session prior to the Public Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the correspondence from Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing
1107656 Ontario Ltd., Times Group Galleria, requesting that a Public Meeting
for this application be held July 9, 2001, be received;
And
that the presentation by Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., and Cliff
Korman of Kirkor Architects, with respect to the revised proposal for Times
Group Gallerias, be received and that the hard work and achievement of staff
and the applicant be acknowledged;
And
that a Public Meeting be held on July 9, 2001, to consider the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law amendment applications (OP.01-102682, ZA.01-103395) submitted
by 1107656 Ontario Ltd., Times Group Galleria, for mixed use development at
Blocks 41, 42, 43 and 44, Plan M-3226.
2. OAK
RIDGES MORAINE PROTECTION ACT
REPORT BY THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
OF YORK, MAY 30, 2001 (10.0)
The
Commissioner of Development Services reviewed the significant impact of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Act on property owners and developers, as well as the Pickering
Airport lands. The Committee was advised that any enquiries regarding exemption
policies must be referred to the Province.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the report by the Regional Municipality of York, dated May 30, 2001, with
respect to the Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act, be received for information.
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The
Development Services Committee recessed at 12:55 p.m. and re-convened at the
hour of
1:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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PART
B
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
D.
Clark, Town Architect
V.
Shuttleworth, Project Co-ordinator
B.
Karumanchery, Project Co-ordinator
J.
Bosomworth, Project Co-ordinator
R.
Blake, Senior Planner
M.
Urquhart, Senior Planner
G.
McKnight, Senior Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development
Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST - none declared at this
time.
REQUESTS FOR
IDENTIFICATION OF DEPUTATIONS REGARDING MATTERS ON THIS AGENDA
3. TRI-LAG CORPORATION LTD., PLAN
19T-97003
REQUEST FOR STREET NAME
APPROVAL (SUB.97-003)(10.14, 10.7)
Councillor
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the request for street name
approval by Tri-Lag Corporation Ltd., by nature of being the solicitor for the
present owner, Kindwin Markham, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following street name be approved for use in a portion of Tri-Lag
Corporation plan of subdivison 19T-97003:
'Olivia Drive'.
4. G.W.L. REALTY, 675 COCHRANE DRIVE
WALL SIGN VARIANCE (01-105898,
01-105891)(2.16.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the wall sign variances, Files #: 01-105898 and 01-105891,
submitted by GWL Realty for 675 Cochrane Drive, Building 'B', to permit an
increase in sign area to (16.2m2) for the East and (19.2m2)
for the South penthouse wall elevations, be approved.
5. THE
ALEXANDER BRADBURN HOUSE, 8083 WARDEN AVE.
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT(16.11.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Alexander Bradburn House,
8083 Warden Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be
approved;
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-law for this property
6. TENDER HOLDINGS LTD., 5 OLD 14TH
AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
SHOPPING CENTRE (OP.00-243024,
ZA.00-241533)(10.3, 10.5)
Correspondence
was received from Roy Mason, KLM Planning Partners Inc, representing 77192
Ontario Limited, outlining their concerns with respect to the applications by
Tender Holdings Ltd., for a shopping centre at 5 Old 14th Avenue.
Staff
reviewed the proposal, advising that satisfactory progress had been made with
respect to concerns for traffic, and that integration of the restaurant can be
accommodated through the site plan. Stan Makeech of Cassels Brock, was in
attendance representing the applicant, and advised that integration plans are
being finalized with the adjacent owner.
Discussions
included access, road pattern, the entry at the north-west corner of the
property, and the conclusions of the traffic study.
RECOMMENDATION:
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held June 12, 2001, that the following paragraph be
added:
7. COMMERCIAL
LANDS WITHIN THE AREA OF BY-LAW 1507
INCLUDING LANDS COVERED BY INTERIM CONTROL
BY-LAW 2001-03 NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 AND EAST OF
WOODBINE AVENUE OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (ZO-00242140) (10.3, 10.5)
The
Committee received a staff memo dated June 5, 2001, with revised
recommendations resulting from discussions with property owners.
Staff
displayed a model of the plan for the Michael-Angelo's property and advised
that the finalized proposal will be presented to the Committee at a future
date, however, progress has been made in developing an appropriate gateway.
Road improvements were discussed.
Jim
Kirk of Malone Given Parsons, representing Michael-Angelos, was in attendance
with the owner and architect. Revised site plans were presented that reduce the
impact on adjacent residences by reducing the building height and by adding
soundwalls and increasing landscape buffering. Mr. Kirk advised TRCA is
reviewing the floodlands report submitted by the applicant.
Alex
Sikorsky, 10 Hughson Drive, Unionville, L3R 2T4, was in attendance, with
concerns for building height.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 3, 2001, with respect to the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for commercial lands within
the area of By-law 1507 and 165-08, including lands covered by Interim Control
By-law 2001-3, north of Highway 7 and East of Woodbine Avenue, Files
OP-01101678, OPA-01101707, and ZO-00242140, submitted by the Town of Markham,
be received;
And that the application by the Town of Markham for
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments be approved as follows:
1. The
lands on the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 being 8551, 8555,
8561 & 8601 Woodbine Avenue (formerly Knob Hill Farms now Michael-Angelo’s)
be redesignated to Business Corridor Area in the Official Plan and zoned with a
Hold to permit Business Corridor uses in the zoning by-law, including a
supermarket with a seasonal outdoor display;
2. The lands on the northeast corner of
Lunar Crescent and Woodbine Avenue (DKM Used Cars and Central Outboard Marine),
be zoned with a Hold to reflect the current Business Corridor Area designation
in the Official Plan and the land use and zoning standards recommended in the
Woodbine Corridor Urban Design Study;
3. The lands on the northwest corner of
Lunar Crescent and Highway 7, being 3088 Highway 7 (Burger King site) be
redesignated to Business Corridor Area in the Official Plan and zoned to permit
business corridor uses in the zoning by-law, and to recognize the existing free
standing restaurant use;
4. That a parking reduction be included in
the zoning by-law for the Michael-Angelo’s site if the reduction recommended in
the a parking analysis undertaken by Cansult Limited is confirmed through peer
review by BA Group, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development
Services;
5. That the matter of co-ordinating the
signalized entrance to Woodbine Avenue on Michael Angelo’s property with the
property owners of the lands to the west be dealt with at the time of site plan
approval.
6. That the lands on the northwest corner
of Michael Angelo’s lands (Block A) be restricted to office uses only and that
the maximum height of the office building be 4 storeys and 15.95 metres
(excluding penthouse) with terracing down to 2 storeys and a height of 9 metres
within 20 metres of the adjoining the residential property line to the east;
7. That as a condition of
site plan approval of the Michael-Angelo’s proposal, the owner of the
development shall provide and/or cost share road improvements, including
construction of a center median on Highway 7 from Woodbine Avenue to Lunar
Crescent, the closing of Lunar Crescent, the addition of traffic signals at
Lunar Crescent at Highway 7 and any other improvements as may be required to
the satisfaction of the Region of York and the Town, including associated
financial securities.
8. That Appendix “C” – Zoning By-law for
Michael Angelo’s be adjusted as follows:
·
Add a clarification to Section 1.3d) of
the proposed by-law that the Minimum Interior Side yard is the side yard
adjacent to the Residential lot line.
·
Clarify Section 1.3e) of the proposed
by-law that the Maximum Building Height within 30 metres of any portion of a
lot line adjoining a residential lot or zone boundary shall be 7.65 metres
rather than 9.0 metres.
·
Clarify Section 1.3e) that no ornamental
roof construction, such as towers or other architectural features shall be
located within 30 metres of any adjoining residential lot line.
·
Further clarify Section 1.3e) that
notwithstanding the maximum permitted height requirements of that Section, the
maximum parking garage height within 30 metres of a residential lot line shall
not exceed 5.5 metres, except for stair towers and elevators.
9. That the maximum height
of any building located at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Lunar
Crescent (DKM Used Cars and Central Outboard Marine) shall be reduced to 9
metres within 20 metres of adjoining residential property line to the east, and
that the proposed zoning by-law (Appendix E) be amended to reflect this to
ensure consistent height standards and treatment adjacent to existing adjoining
residential development;
And that the proposed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendments, attached on Appendices ‘A’ to ‘E’, be enacted without
further notice;
And further that staff report back to
Committee on the appropriate designation and zoning of BDC Place and Bowood
Plaza at the northeast corner of Lunar Crescent and Highway 7, following
further review and discussion with the property owners;
And further that,
pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council determines that no
further notice is required in respect of the proposed zoning by-laws.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held June 26, 2001, to delete the final paragraph and substitute as follows:
"And
that, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council hereby determines
that no further notice is required in respect of the enactment of Zoning
By-laws Nos. 2001-164, 2001-165, and 2001-167 to 2001-170 inclusive."
8. INTERIM POLICY FOR TELECOMMUNICATION
FACILITIES (10.0)
The Committee received an amended interim
policy, and discussed items of concern:
1. Agenda
page 191 # 5 - Chair of development
Services should not have authority to
decide to circumvent site plan approval
process;
2. Agenda page 193 # A - Concerned that 15m and 60m (amended to 16.6m
and 15m in
revised policy) are not enough to warrant
exemption from
Community Meeting requirement;
3. Agenda page 194 # 3 - Can the applicant be charged, through taxes, if
they don't own the property?
4. Agenda page 194 # C - Section 1 does not appear to apply to DSC
meetings. This section
states the proponent is to sponsor the
meetings, etc.;
- The 120m for notices should be the same as the 250m at the top
of the page. If giving notice of application
to those within 250m,
the notice for Community Meetings should also
be 250m;
- Town should give notice of DSC meetings, and all notices should
be to 250m. This should also be included in
Section 4, Page 195.
The Committee
also questioned Public Health issues, and requested further information be
provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff
review the concerns discussed by the Committee, and provide comments to Council
at its meeting scheduled for June 12, 2001;
And that the
Town Solicitor review and comment on charging the applicant through taxes for
sign removal (Section 2.B.3);
And that the attached interim policy for
telecommunication facilities be approved, with amendments as discussed;
And that the policy be reconsidered in the
Fall of 2001, upon completion of the joint York/ Durham Municipalities
Telecommunications Study.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held June 12, 2001, to be deferred and referred to
the Development Services Committee.
9. KALZHOMES
(MARKHAM) LTD., ANNINA CRESCENT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-20001) AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS (ZA.00-232138,
SU.00-228078) (10.5, 10.7)
"That draft
plan of subdivision 19TM-20001 (SU.00-241339) located on the north side of
Annina Crescent, north of South Unionville Avenue and west of McCowan Road,
proposed by Kalzhomes (Markham) Ltd., be draft approved subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
And that the
application (ZA.00-232138) to amend By-laws 122-72, as amended, and 177-96, as
amended, submitted by Kalzhomes (Markham) Ltd. for a draft plan of subdivision
19TM-20001 (SU.00-241339) located on the north side of Annina Crescent, north
of South Unionville Avenue and west of McCowan Road, be approved and the
implementing Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’ be enacted;
And that water
supply allocation for up to 8 units in the draft plan of subdivision be
granted;
And that the Town
reserves the right to revoke or reallocate sewage and water supply allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that York
Region be advised of the sewage and water supply allocation for this
development."
10. DEVELOPERS' / BUILDERS' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR
CORNER LOT FENCING (10.0)
11. PROPOSED
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
60 ESNA
PARK DRIVE, HELTER INVESTMENTS LTD. (8.6, 10.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Engineering Department staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with
Helter Investments Ltd. to determine the cost, terms and conditions for the
acquisition of the property located at 60 Esna Park Drive;
And that
Engineering Department staff, in conjunction with the Town Solicitor, be
authorized to retain a property appraisal firm and an independent legal counsel
to assist staff in these negotiations;
And that the
cost of the appraisal and legal counsel services be funded from account #
083-5399-3752-005;
And that staff
report back to Transportation and Environmental Committee in September on the
status of the property acquisition negotiations.
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12. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following employees were
acknowledged, and presented with service awards:
Les
Arishenkoff, Environmental Engineer, Engineering Department - 10 years
13. PRINGLE AVENUE AND PINGEL ROAD (10.0)
Mrs.
Nancy Elson, 14 Pringle Avenue, was in attendance with respect to her
correspondence concerning confusion between
the street names 'Pringle Avenue' and 'Pingel Road'. Mrs. Elson offered a
suggestion that the numbering on Pingel Road be changed, rather than the name.
Councillor
Heath reviewed the history of this conflict. Staff explained the legal process
of changing a street name, and recommended further discussion with residents.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Ward
Councillor hold a public meeting with residents, with respect to the
conflicting street names, 'Pringle Avenue' and 'Pingel Road'.
And the correspondence
dated April 27, 2001, from Nancy Elson of 14 Pringle Avenue, regarding
confusion between the street names 'Pringle Avenue' and 'Pingel Road' be
referred to staff for review and a recommendation of appropriate action, and
that Mr. and Mrs. Elson be so advised.
14. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES, MAY
9, 2001 (16.11)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Heritage Markham Committee minutes, May 9, 2001, be received for information.
15. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES,
APRIL 18, 2001 (16.39)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Main Street Markham Committee
minutes, April 18, 2001, be received for information.
16. WOODBINE CACHET SOUTH INC. AND WOODBINE
CACHET
WEST INC., WOODBINE NORTH
RESIDENTIAL AREA,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(ZA.01-109067) (10.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider the application by Woodbine Cachet South
Inc. and Woodbine Cachet West Inc., for approval of a zoning amendment
application in the Woodbine North Residential Area (ZA.01-109067) to permit
increased front and exterior side yard encroachments of covered porches and
associated stairs, and to remove the maximum setback requirement for the main
front wall of a building on lots whose front lot line is a curve;
And that notice for
the Public Meeting be extended to include lands bounded by Woodbine Avenue on
the east, Markland Street on the west, Major Mackenzie Drive on the north and
the southern limit of the residential properties on the south side of Hopecrest
Road and Southbrook Crescent.
17. CATHEDRAL
COMMUNITY, KING DAVID DEVELOPMENTS
10372 WOODBINE AVENUE, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (SU 01 101288) PROPOSED ROAD
PATTERN AND LAND USE DESIGN REVISIONS (10.7)
And that a Public
Meeting be held on July 9, 2001, to consider the application for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU.01-101288)
submitted by Cathedral
Community, King David Developments, 10372 Woodbine Avenue;
And
that staff meet with property owners to discuss the proposal prior to the
Public Meeting;
And
that staff review the Cole-Sherman report and other studies to be submitted by
the applicant, and provide a report to the Development Services Committee on
July 9, 2001.
18. REVIEW OF HAZARD LAND AND BUFFER AREA
POLICIES
THORNHILL SECONDARY PLAN (OPA
1) (10.4)
Councillor
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the review of the hazard lands
and buffer area policies of the Thornhill Secondary Plan (OPA 1) by nature of
having acted for the owner of the lands to which Tridel is to purchase on
Bayview Avenue, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or
vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Mrs. Marion
Mathias, 33 Colborne Street, L3T 1Z4, expressed appreciation for the work of
staff on this matter. Mrs. Mathias made several suggestions to strengthen the
policies of the document.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT
the Development Services Commission Report entitled “Review of Hazard Land and
Buffer Area Policies, Thornhill Secondary Plan (OPA 1)” dated June 5, 2001, be
received;
And that staff report
back to the Development Services Committee regarding how buffer area policies
in the Thornhill Secondary Plan may be strengthened, with an assessment of the
available options.
19. OPPORTUNITIES
FOR URBAN EXPANSION
FOR EMPLOYMENT LAND (10.0)
The Committee had
before it, the following motion deferred from Council on May 8, 2001:
"Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor G. McKevley
That Planning staff be requested to report back on opportunities for
urban expansion for employment land to meet near term demand, in the order of
some 600 net acres including the lands between Highway 404 and Woodbine, north
of Elgin Mills, along the 404 corridor."
The
motion did not receive a seconder at the Development Services Committee
meeting. The Committee considered that the motion would be appropriate for
further discussion when the anticipated staff report regarding Employment Lands
is presented.
20. E. EBOH, 48 JAFFRAY ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR A
GROUP HOME (SC.00-243145) (10.6)
The
Committee received correspondence from Suman and Madhulika Sandillya, 56 Jaffray
Road in objection, and from Peter and Alice Ngan, 30 Jaffray Road, in objection
to the proposed group home.
Staff
reviewed the proposal, explaining the application is for site plan approval,
that the proposal meets the zoning requirements, and that the Ministry of
Community and Social Services issues the license for the group home. There is
no requirement for a public meeting, however, staff have recommended the owner
meet with the neighbours.
The
following members of the public spoke in opposition to the group home:
Suman
Chippa, 52 Jaffray Road, L3S 1G6; Maureen Wilson, 277 Raymerville Drive, L3R
6P8;
Tilley
Murray, 46 Jaffray Road; Parviz Ladak,
54 Jaffray Road; Emil Michaelides, 50 Jaffray Road, L3S 1G6; Stephen Layne, 91
Jaffray Road, L3S 1H2; Haileen Butler-Duncan, 46 Jaffray Road, L3S 1G6; Silvio
Cavaliere, 81 Jaffray Road; Victor Ammatt, 24 Jaffray Road; Dr. S. Kulendran,
82 Jaffray Road, L3S 1G9.
Concerns
included the influence of the group home on their own children, decreased
property values, frequent police presence, security, increased traffic and
parking, vandalism, and graffiti. The residents questioned the lack of notice and
public information, and who will be monitoring the home.
Evarista
Eboh, applicant, reviewed her 20-year background in social services, and as a
youth pastor, and advised that she has operated a similar home in Brampton. Ms.
Eboh advised of the nature of the program intended for this location. She
advised there are tenants currently living in the dwelling, who will be
leaving.
Staff
advised there is one known group home in the area, and the zoning by-law
permits five, with separation distances. The group home is licensed and
supervised through the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the application
for Site Plan Approval SC.00-243145 submitted by E. Eboh to permit a Group Home
at 48 Jaffray Road be deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting
scheduled for July 9, 2001;
That the application
for Site Plan Approval SC.00-243145 submitted by E. Eboh to permit a Group Home
at 48 Jaffray Road be referred to the Milliken Mills Subcommittee for a
community information meeting prior to July 9, 2001, and that representatives
from the approval Ministry, the Children's Aid Society, and York Regional
Police be requested to attend.
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The
Development Services Committee recessed at the hour of 5:30 p.m. and reconvened
at the hour of 7:05 p.m.
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Public
Meeting
Attendance
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M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
J.
Bosomworth, Project Co-ordinator
S.
Heaslip, Project Co-ordinator
G.
McKnight, Senior Planner
D.
Miller, Planner
G.
Sellars, Planner
G.
Singer, 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
Chambers with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
21. MICROCELL, 4374 - 19TH AVENUE
- PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT
PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TOWER (10.0)
Angela
Burley, representing Microcell, explained the proposal for a telecommunications
tower at 4374 19th Avenue, and displayed photographs of the site.
Ms. Burley discussed water levels, advising the TRCA is currently reviewing the
flood plains study submitted.
The
following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposal:
Leo
Lynch, 4326 19th Avenue, L6C 1M2; Sam Felice, 4294 19th
Avenue, L6C 1M2; Norman Kevilovski, 4228 19th Avenue, L6C 1M2; Wendy
Booth, 4159 19th Avenue, L6C 1M1. Their concerns included the
depreciation of property values, the structure will be an eyesore, water
levels, effects on wells, and health concerns. Requests were made that the
structure be relocated farther from the
property line, or onto another property, and that a retaining wall be built to
prevent flooding from spring run-off.
The
Committee discussed that the structure is proposed to be built within hazard
lands, which prohibits buildings, and that the application should be deferred
until TRCA comments are received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation
by Angela Burley of Microcell, with respect to a proposed telecommunications
tower at 4374 - 19th Avenue, be received.
And that the proposal for a
telecommunications tower at 4374 19th Avenue by Microcell, be
deferred until the concerns of TRCA have been satisfied;
And further, that staff report back to advise on the method of
construction of the cell tower to assure it is constructed on stable ground and
to assure the wells in the area will not be affected during construction of the
tower.
22. JOHN GIBSON AND DIANE MASON, 6090 HIGHWAY
7
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
OFFICES (OP.00-245788, ZA.00-245807)
(10.3, 10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
applications submitted by John Gibson and Diane Mason, for proposed Official
Plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit business and professional offices
at 6090 Highway 7.
Committee was
advised that 73 notices were mailed on May 16, 2001, and a public meeting sign
was posted May 14, 2001. No written
submissions were received.
Geoffrey Singer, Planner, made a presentation
of the proposal, explaining that the valleylands, being approximately half of
the property, will be dedicated to the Town. The proposal involves two
adjoining properties fronting on Highway 7, and will eliminate one driveway.
A resident from 7 Houghton Boulevard, and a
resident from 15 Elm Street expressed concern for building heights,
depreciation of property values, and questioned the proposed uses and why the
business cannot operate under Home Occupation use instead. Staff reviewed
Official Plan and Zoning By-law regulations which will restrict floor areas and
height, and the permitted uses will be business and professional offices. Home
Occupation has restrictions that are not appropriate in this instance.
Discussions included the dedication of the
valleylands. Staff advised it is Town policy to protect valleylands wherever
possible, but until all the valleylands are obtained, it is not likely there
will be appreciable public use.
Jim Kirk, representing the applicant,
displayed site plans and elevations. In response to questions, he advised there
will be no windows on the garage wall facing the adjacent westerly property.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the Development Services Commission report dated May 15, 2001, entitled
"John Gibson and Diane Mason, 6090 Highway 7, OP.00.245788 and
ZA.00.245807" be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 5, 2001 with respect to the
applications by John Gibson and Diane Mason to permit business and professional
offices at 6090 Highway 7, be received;
And that the Ward
Councillor and Councillor Heath meet with residents with respect to the
proposal submitted by John Gibson and Diane Mason, and bring any
recommendations to the Council meeting scheduled for June 12, 2001;
And
further that the requested Official Plan Amendment as described in the report
of May 15, 2001, be adopted;
And
further that the application by John Gibson and Diane Mason to amend By-law
1229, as amended, be approved;
And
further that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted
without further notice.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held June 12, 2001 to add the following clause:
"And that a clause be included in the
zoning by-law to provide that there will be no window opening on the west side
of the garage."
23. DI IORIO, 6650 16TH AVENUE
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU.00-246509 -
19TM-20006, ZA.00-246516) (10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
applications submitted by Di Iorio, for proposed zoning by-law amendment and
plan of subdivision at 6650 16th Avenue.
Committee was
advised that 653 notices were mailed on May 16, 2001 and a public meeting sign
was posted May 15, 2001. One written submission was received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence from Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough
Committee, in objection to applications submitted by Di Iori, be received.
Gary
Sellars, Planner, gave a presentation of the proposed plan of subdivision. He
advised that discussions had been held with Swan Lake representatives, and he
explained how their concerns had been addressed. A revised recommendation was
provided, reflecting the settlements reached.
John
Williams, 14 Sandpaper Key Way, spoke on behalf of the Swan Lake Committee,
reviewing their written submission. The Committee reviewed the revised
recommendation with respect to satisfying Swan Lake's concerns. Mr. Williams
requested the wording be changed on correspondence from Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, dated May 15, 2001, as follows:
# 5
-"Swan Lake entrance" to be deleted and replaced with "second
intersection north of 16th Avenue".
Jim
Kennedy, KLM Planning Partners Inc., representing the applicant, indicated he
had no concerns. He requested clarification regarding where the cash-in-lieu
funds, deferred from sidewalk construction, will be spent.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Record of the Public Meeting held on June 5, 2001 with respect to applications
SU 00 246509 and ZA 00 246516 by Alex, Jerry and Angela Di Iorio for draft plan
of subdivision approval and amendments to zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 at
6650 16th Avenue, be received;
And that the resolution and
minutes of the Transportation and Environment Committee dated May 14, 2001 and
the letters from the Director of Engineering to the Swan Lake Village
Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee dated May 15, 2001 and May 22, 2001
with respect to transportation issues in the Greensborough community, be
received;
And that the applicants not be
required to install a sidewalk on the west side of the collector road;
And that the applicants be
required to submit a cash payment to the Town in lieu of the aforementioned
sidewalk, to be applied to public infrastructure in the Greensborough
community;
And that the applicants be
required to hire a qualified landscape architect to prepare a street tree /
landscape plan for the collector road as a condition of any draft plan of
subdivision approval, such plan shall include two rows of street trees in the
western boulevard of the collector road. The location, spacing and species of
the street trees shall be to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services, in consultation with the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods
of Greensborough Committee;
And that the
applications, and the correspondence from the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of
Greensborough Committee dated June 1, 2001, be referred back to
staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held June 12, 2001, that the last paragraph of the resolution be deleted in
its entirety and the following be substituted therefore:
24. FOREST
BAY HOMES LTD, ALONG MORNINGSIDE TRIBUTARY FROM STEELES AVENUE TO CNR LINE,
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(SUB.98-224944) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
applications submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., for proposed Official Plan and
zoning by-law amendments and plan of subdivision, along Morningside Tributary at
Steeles Avenue.
Committee was
advised that 24 notices were mailed on May 16, 2001 and a public meeting sign
was posted May 16, 2001. One written
submission was received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence from Parkview Golf Club, expressing concerns regarding
applications submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd, be received.
Tim
Clarridge, representing the Parkview Golf Club, was in attendance and he
requested to meet with the applicant to resolve issues.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 5, 2001, with respect to an
application submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to amend the Markham Official
Plan and Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, and to approve a Draft Plan of
Subdivision proposing 618 residential units on lands situated along the east
side of the Morningside Tributary (east of Markham Road), and north of Steeles
Avenue, be received;
And
that the application be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the
proposal;
And that the
applicant meet with representatives of the Parkview Golf Club to resolve
Parkview's issues, prior to presentation of the staff evaluation.
25. SARENA
PROPERTIES LTD., 197 LANGSTAFF ROAD E.
REZONING APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW
TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOBILE STORAGE COMPOUND (ZA.01-101358) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
applications submitted by Sarena Properties Ltd., for a proposed zoning by-law
amendment to permit a temporary use as an automobile compound at 197 Langstaff
Road E.
Committee was
advised that 32 notices were mailed on May 16, 2001 and a public meeting sign
was posted May 11, 2001. One written submission was received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence from B.G. Rouka, expressing concerns regarding the application
submitted by Sarena Properties Ltd., be received.
Dave Miller, Planner, gave a presentation on
the proposal.
Brian Rouka, 199 Langstaff Road, Thornhill,
L3T 3Z6, provided pictures of the site, and advised that numerous mature trees
had been removed. He had concerns for screening, landscaping, flooding from
run-off, trucks parked on the road, lights shining on his property, and
environmental damage caused by septic discharge.
Max Sherman, representing the applicant,
displayed photographs of the site, and advised that the area is in transition.
He agreed to address concerns for stormwater management, fencing, landscaping,
and lighting, and suggested a meeting with the Ward Councillor, staff and the
neighbours be held, to discuss appropriate resolutions.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on
May 15, 2001, with respect to application for rezoning, submitted by Serena
Properties Ltd., for 197 Langstaff Road, be received;
And that the application by Serena Properties
Ltd., to amend By-law 2551 be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation;
And that the
ward councillor and staff meet with the applicant and neighbours to work out
solutions to concerns.
ADJOURNMENT