MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-02-17
Meeting No.4
PART A - 10:30 a.m. –
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
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director of Economic
Development
D. Clark, Town Architect
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 10:45 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 13,
the proposed development by Delmark Investment Company, for 85 Royal Crest
Court by nature of representing the owner of the property, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
1. 16th
AVENUE TRUNK SEWER
ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE, REGION
OF YORK (5.3)
Paul Jankowski, Nitti Subramonium, and consultants
from the Region of York made a presentation on environmental solutions and
budget issues with respect to the 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer, as
requested by the Committee on January 20, 2004.
Mr. Subramonium explained the Environmental Management
Plan, and reviewed the history of the project, key dewatering issues,
mitigation plans, and budgets. He advised that a total of 95 issues had been
raised, and all major issues have been addressed. Approval is required by
several agencies before the Ministry of Environment can issue the permit for
Phase 2.
Discussions included the location of discharge pipes,
water temperature controls, dispersion plans, iron deposits, damage to
vegetation, and well monitoring.
It was noted that water is continuing to be drawn out
during the prolonged approval process. Committee directed staff to prepare a
resolution that will encourage the approval agencies to meet and expedite the
approval, in order to minimize the impacts.
Members of the public were in attendance and stated
their concerns. Regional representatives, Councillor Horchik and staff met with
the members of the public to continue discussions, following the Committee
meeting.
Later in the meeting, staff summarized that the
residents did not have the benefit of previous meetings on the issue, so staff
provided background on Phases 1 and 2. The residents concerns related to the
Region's underestimation of the impacts in Phase I, timeframes for recharging
of aquifers and return of water tables, and economic impacts in the Unionville
BIA from adverse changes in water levels in the Toogood Pond. A draft
resolution was presented for consideration.
Moved by: Mayor
D. Cousens
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the presentation by the Region of York, with
respect to the 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer, be received;
And whereas the Town of Markham is
deeply concerned with the environmental impacts of the 16th Avenue
Trunk Sewer dewatering;
And whereas the Region of York has
been dewatering for approximately 6 months at a rate of 12,000 l/minute for
Phase 1 to maintain the C8 Shaft while construction has been idle while
awaiting approval to proceed to Phase 2;
And whereas the Region is awaiting
approval of their Environmental Management Plan from the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Ministry of Environment (MOE), Ministry of Natural
Resources (MNR) and Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Phase 2;
And whereas the Region is awaiting
approval of their Well Mitigation Plan from the MOE;
And whereas continued delay in
completing Phase 2 will result in additional dewatering of the aquifer;
Be it resolved that the environmental
agencies be requested to expedite their review and conditions of approval for
the Phase 2 Environmental Plan;
And that a meeting be convened as
soon as possible of all environmental agencies (i.e. DFO, MOE, MNR, TRCA) the
Rouge Park Alliance and the Region of York, with the Town of Markham, to
address the outstanding issues;
And that the Honourable John
McCallum, M.P., the Honourable Elinor Caplan, M.P., Bryon Wilfert, M.P., Tony
Wong, M.P.P., Mario Racco, M.P.P., Frank Klees, M.P.P., and Kees Schipper,
Commissioner of Transportation and Works at the Region of York, be advised
accordingly.
CARRIED
2. LITTLE ROUGE CREEK MONITORING STUDY
(10.8) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
the Engineering Department be authorized to be part of a multi-agency
monitoring study of a Stormwater Management Facility in the Greensborough
Community;
And
that Markham’s share of funding for this study ($20,000) be funded from the
account number 083-5350-4726-005 (Downstream Improvement Works Program –
Erosion).
CARRIED
3. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
7060 MARKHAM ROAD, DANIELS-FAIRTY HOUSE
OWNER: TOWN OF MARKHAM (16.11.3)
Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the “Daniels-Fairty
House” at 7060 Markham Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;
And
that the Clerk’s 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 the property.
CARRIED
4. PARK NAMING REPORT (6.3) Weblink
Staff advised that a
request has been received from the public to delete the word
"Parkette" from the "Thornhill Meadow Parkette", and that
staff have no concern with the request.
Committee discussed that
the community has not indicated opposition for the name, but that the reference
to "meadow" may not be appropriate.
Moved by:
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
* That the naming of new parks at Bur Oak Avenue and
Greensborough Village Circle in the Greensborough Community, and at Charles
Lane and Sumner Lane in Thornhill, be referred to the Thornhill Subcommittee.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held February 24,
2004, to read as follows:
That new park at Bur Oak Avenue and
Greensborough Village Circle in the Greensborough Community be named Greensborough Village Park, and the new park at Charles Lane and Sumner Lane in Thornhill be named Thornhill Meadow.
CARRIED
5. UNIONVILLE PLAYGROUND AND PARKETTE (6.3) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the Development Services
report entitled “Unionville Playground and Parkette” dated February 3, 2004, be
received;
And that the parklands (Fred
Varley Parkette) adjacent to the Millennium Bandstand, on the south side of
Fred Varley Drive, west of Main Street Unionville, be endorsed in principle as
the preferred site for a new children’s play facility based on the results of
community input;
And that the MBTW Group be
retained to provide design services for the preparation of a conceptual master
plan for Fred Varley Parkette, including appropriate community input and
applicable agency permits, as well as contract documents and contract
administration for a play facility within the parkette, to an upset limit of
$10,000 including 7% GST to be funded from 2003 Capital Project
081-5350-5314-005. Additional funds, not
to exceed $2,500.00, are to be funded from this account for any required
surveying and/or soil testing work;
And further that staff report
back to Council on the final design, having consulted with the community, TRCA
and Heritage Markham, for confirmation of the project scope and final budget.
CARRIED
6. PROCESS FOR DESIGN OF A NEW AMENITY
FEATURE
FOR MARKHAM CENTRE (10.8) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled
“Process for Design of a New Amenity Feature for Markham Centre” dated
February17, 2004 be received;
And that the Memorandum of
Understanding executed by Remington be received (Attachment A), and the CAO be
authorized to execute the MOU on behalf of the Town;
And that Town staff be
authorized to proceed with the charrette/design competition process as outlined
in this report;
And that Town staff be
authorized to select and retain consultants, professional advisors or jurors as
required to support the process within the RFP budgets and financial parameters
outlined in this report;
And that Town staff report
back to Development Services Committee on the status and results of the
charrette and design competition prior to completing a final recommendation
report for a preferred design concept.
CARRIED
7. 1107656 ONTARIO INC.
a) OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT 1,800 DWELLING UNITS, A
NEW 2.2 HECTARE (5.4 ACRE) PARK, AND 285,000 SQ.FT. OF COMMERCIAL FLOOR AREA ON
BLOCKS 45, 46, 49, AND 50 REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3226 (FILES OP 03 116474 AND ZA
03 116428)
b) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AT-GRADE
RESIDENTIAL IN APARTMENT BUILDINGS
FRONTING ONTO SADDLECREEK DRIVE, SOUTH PARK ROAD, AND PROPOSED TOWNHOUSE BLOCKS
FRONTING TIMES AVENUE SOUTH OF
GALLERIA PARKWAY; IN THE LEITCHCROFT PLANNING DISTRICT. (FILES OP 03 116476 AND
ZA 03 116428) (10.3, 10.5) Weblink
The Committee had before it:
1. Minutes
of the Thornhill Subcommittee meeting held February 2, 2004
2. Copy
of staff presentation from the Thornhill Subcommittee meeting
3. Staff
report dated December 9, 2003
4. Correspondence from Ira T. Kagan, representing 1107656
Ontario Inc., - Dec. 15, 2003
5. Correspondence from York Region, - January 13, 2004
6. Correspondence from
Frank Yue, Secretary of the Thornhill Ratepayers Association, dated February
11, 2004, opposing any additional high density residential uses.
Staff gave a presentation on the background for this
proposal, advising that the applicant is proposing to amend the 1,000
residential units and 3,430,000 sq.ft. of non-residential space as originally
approved, to 4,100 residential units and 282,600 sq.ft. of non-residential
space. Staff concluded that the remaining vacant land in Leitchcroft is
integral to the Town's strategic supply of business park land, and should not
be converted from this designation.
Ira Kagan of Kagan Shastri, representing the
applicant, 1107656 Ontario Inc., displayed a proposed Development Community
Master Plan and discussed financial aspects such as Development Charges and tax
revenues. Although Mr. Kagan agreed that the area should be a live/work
environment, he suggested it should be approached in a bigger context.
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development for
the Town of Markham, provided clarification of market factors, and of the
economic development implications of permitting the requested conversion.
Committee discussed at length: achieving density in appropriate
locations; the benefits of mixed live/work development in supporting transit,
the firm stand taken by Council on employment lands in other areas, such as Box
Grove; provision of additional services such as fire protection and
recreational facilities that would be required for additional residential
spaces; and the previous revisions to this plan to date.
A motion to endorse the recommendation of the
Thornhill Subcommittee dated February 2, 2004, was lost.
Moved by: Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff presentation with respect to Official
Plan and Zoning By-law applications submitted by 1107656 Ontario Inc. for the
Leitchcroft Planning District, be received;
And that the deputation by Ira Kagan of Kagan Shastri,
representing the applicant, 1107656 Ontario Inc., be received;
And that the correspondence from Frank Yue, Secretary
of the **Thornhill Ratepayers Association, dated February 11, 2004, be
received;
And that correspondence from Ira T. Kagan,
representing 1107656 Ontario Inc. dated December 15, 2003, and from York
Region, dated January 13, 2004, be received;
And that the Minutes
and staff presentation of the Thornhill Subcommittee meeting held February 2,
2004, be received;
And that the staff report
dated December 9, 2003, entitled “Applications by 1107656 Ontario Inc. for:
a) Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 1,800 dwelling units, a new 2.2
hectare (5.4 acre) park, and 285,000 sq.ft. of commercial floor area on Blocks
45, 46, 49, and 50 Registered Plan 65M-3226 (Files OP 03 116476 and ZA 03
116428); and
b) Zoning
By-law Amendment to permit at-grade residential in apartment buildings fronting
onto Saddlecreek Drive, South Park Road, and proposed townhouse blocks fronting
Times Avenue south of Galleria Parkway; in the Leitchcroft Planning District,
(File ZA 03 116428)” be received;
And that the applications for Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendments to permit 1,800 residential units, a new 2.2 hectare (5.4
acre) park and 285,000 sq.ft. of commercial floor area on Blocks 45, 46, 49 and
50, Registered Plan 65M-3226 (Files OP 03 116476 and ZA 03 116428), be refused
on the basis that they do not comply with the policies of the Leitchcroft
Secondary Plan which envision a mixed use, live-work community in this Planning
District, and that the proposed retail plaza and banquet hall at the western
end of the site are premature and do not comply with the policies of the
Parkway Belt West Plan and the Minister’s Zoning Order, in effect on those sites;
And that
the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit at-grade residential in
apartment buildings fronting onto Saddlecreek Drive and South Park Road be
refused on the basis that the loss of a mixed use transition zone along these
frontages would weaken the long-term viability of the employment lands to the
west and south (File ZA 03 116428).
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held February 24,
2004, to read as follows:
That the matter of the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law applications submitted by 1107656 Ontario Inc. for the
Leitchcroft Planning District, be referred to the Thornhill Subcommittee to permit staff and the
applicant an opportunity to resolve outstanding issues and that staff report
back to the Development Services Committee.
CARRIED
** Amended
by Council at its meeting held on March 9, 2004 to delete the word
"Thornhill" and replace with the word "Leitchcroft" in lieu
therefor.
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matters considered by Development Services Committee on February 17 2004:
8. MARKHAM
CENTER UPDATE (10.8)
Staff made a presentation with respect to Markham
Centre, updating the Committee on the proposed charrette/design competition for the
amenity feature and noting that Remington has agreed to contribute $3 million
for the feature. Staff invited Council members to participate in the selection
of consultants. Committee requested that staff, the Mayor, and Remington
provide a press release on this matter.
Draft Financial and Parking Study Reports are being
distributed to the Committee for review this week and will be considered at the
Development Services Committee meeting on March 2, 2004.
Committee discussed the possible routes of the Rapid
Transit System along Warden Avenue or Town Centre Boulevard, currently being
evaluated by YRT, and directed that Council be kept advised on this issue.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff presentation with respect to Markham
Centre, be received.
CARRIED
9. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following employees were presented
with service awards:
Dorothy
Brewer, Street Services Accountant, Operations, Miller Avenue - 25 years
James
Jones, Captain, Fire Station 7 - 25 years
Robert
Jones, Maintenance Assistant, Asset Management - 25 years
David
Martin, Fitness Instructor, Markham Community Centre - 20 years
Stephen
Kitagawa, Senior Planner, Planning Department - 15 years
Cynthia
Reid, Customer Service Rep., Angus Glen Community Centre - 15 years
Shane
Mintz, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Department - 5 years
Barbara
Cribbett, Treasurer, Finance Department - 3 years
Michael
Larbi, Roads Technician, Asset Management - 3 years
Marilyn
Scott, Manager, Executive Operations, Chief Administrator's Office - 3 years
Nilesh
Surti, Planner II, Planning Department - 3 years
Paul
Wealleans, Director, Revenues - 3 years
Timothy Williams, Committee of
Adjustment, Planning Department - 3 years
10. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 8, 2004 TO JANUARY 22, 2004 (10.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Committee receive the
report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of January 8, 2004 to January 22, 2004” and
direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined
in the report.
CARRIED
11. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202 (DM 2001-03) (10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
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,
February 17, 2004.
CARRIED
12. ABIDIEN INC. (BEST HOMES), 296 HELEN
AVENUE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING DISTRICT, PT LOT 8 & 9, CONC 6
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT TOWNHOUSES
(ZA.04-005481) (10.5) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the preliminary
report “Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit 9 townhouse units at 296 Helen Avenue, South Unionville Planning
District, Pt Lot 8 and 9, Concession 6” File ZA 04-005481, be
received;
And that a Public Meeting
be held to obtain comments on this application for zoning
by-law amendment.
CARRIED
13. DELMARK INVESTMENT COMPANY, 85 ROYAL
CREST COURT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
(ZA 03 114598) (10.5) Weblink
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposed development by Delmark Investment Company, for 85 Royal Crest Court by
nature of representing the owner of the property, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That a Public Meeting be held to consider Zoning
Amendment Application ZA 03-114598 submitted by Delmark
Investment Company, to permit a place of worship at 85 Royal Crest Court.
CARRIED
14. ELLAHE REZAI, 377 MAIN STREET NORTH
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO CONVERT A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A BUSINESS OFFICE
(ZA 03 119285, SC 03 119333) (10.3, 10.5) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
the staff report entitled "Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and
Site Plan Approval to convert a Residential Dwelling to a Business Office, 377
Main Street North, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District", dated,
February 17, 2004, be received;
And
that a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Ellahe
Rezai for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the conversion of an existing
residential dwelling to a business office.
CARRIED
15. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 31 HELEN AVENUE
THE HELMKE-WHITEOAK-BRANDER HOUSE
OWNER: GREENBELT VOLKSWAGEN (16.11.3) Weblink
Committee
had before it, correspondence from Gerd Reisenecker, President of Greenbelt
Volkswagen, requesting deferral of this matter for two months.
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That correspondence from Gerd Reisenecker, President of
Greenbelt Volkswagen, requesting deferral of this matter for two months, be
received;
And that the designation of the
“Helmke-Whiteoak-Brander House” at 31 Helen Avenue be deferred to the
Development Services Meeting scheduled for March 23, 2004.
CARRIED
16. PRESENTATION OF
ELEVATIONS FOR SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
TO BE APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO STAFF (10.6)
Staff
presented site plans for the Markham Chinese Baptist Church at 9580 Woodbine
Avenue. Committee requested further information in the form of a staff report
or workshop, with respect to parking structures.
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
staff presentation of the site plans for the Markham Chinese Baptist Church,
9580
Woodbine
Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
17. WATER ALLOCATION POLICY (5.3)
On
January 20, 2004, staff anticipated presenting a report regarding the Water
Allocation Policy to Development Services on February 17, 2004. The report is
still in progress and will be presented at a future meeting.
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
information regarding the water allocation policy presentation, be received.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That Development Services Committee receive and
consents to the disposition of Item Nos. 18 to 20 in the following manner:
18. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION - JANUARY 26,
2004
(13.1, 5.10, 16.39)
Correspondence regarding funding of Stage 1, Phase 1
of the Main Street Markham Streetscape and Traffic Management Study.
Staff is directed to investigate
survey stakes on the Menno Raymer property at 9404 Highway 48.
- receive and copy to Main Street Markham
Committee
19. PAUL
WILLIAM YOUNG - FEBRUARY 5, 2004 (10.0)
Comments regarding the writer's property at 4137
Highway 7 with respect to flood plains, and traffic infiltration in Unionville.
- receive and refer to staff
20. MIKE
LUCAS - FEBRUARY 10, 2004 (10.0)
Forwarded e-mail from Regional Councillor Heath,
providing suggestions offered by Mr. Mike Lucas with regard to sustainable
development.
- receive and refer to staff
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 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
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
T. Kanji, Senior Planner
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
21. TRAKS COMMUNICATIONS AND THE REGION
OF YORK
8220 KENNEDY ROAD AND 15 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA 03.113084) (10.5, 10.6)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
application for zoning amendment, File ZA 03 113084, submitted by Traks
Communications and the Region of York, for lands at 8220 Kennedy Road and 15
Main Street, Unionville.
Committee
was advised that 34 notices were mailed on January 28, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on January 27, 2004. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a presentation regarding
the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject
property.
Committee requested a review be given
to protecting the watercourse from leakage from on-site storage.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J.
Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell
That
the Development Services Commission report dated November 18, 2003, entitled
"Preliminary Report, Traks Communications and the Region of York,
Application for zoning amendment to permit site access and outdoor vehicle
storage areas as an extension of the existing automobile dealership at 8220
Kennedy Road (File Numbers ZA.03-113084 and SC 03.117537)" be received;
And
that the report to the Development Services Committee dated January 20, 2004
regarding the "Public Meeting Notice for a Zoning Amendment for Traks
Communications and the Region of York at 8220 Kennedy Road and 15 Main Street
Unionville (File Numbers ZA.03-113084 and SC 03.117537)" be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 17, 2004 with respect to
the proposed amendment to By-law 304-87 and By-law 122-72, as amended, be
received;
And
that the application by Traks Communications and the Region of York to amend
By-law 304-87 and By-law 122-72 be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation;
And
further that the application for site plan approval be reviewed to address the
issues identified in the report and addressed in a final staff report to the
Development Services Committee at a later date.
CARRIED
22. BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC., AND BOX GROVE NORTH
EAST OF 9TH LINE,
BETWEEN HIGHWAY 407 AND 14TH AVENUE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-030012) AND
ZONING AMENDMENT
(SU.03-115555, ZA.03-115538) (10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
application for zoning amendment, Files ZA 03 115538, and SU.03-115555
submitted by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. and Box Grove North, for lands
east of 9th Line between Highway 407 and 14th Avenue.
Committee
was advised that 314 notices were mailed on January 28, 2004, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 26, 2004. Written submissions were received
from:
1. Wes and Dorothy Warner, 7597 Ninth Line
- submitting comments
2. David Creighton, 7784 Reesor Road - in
objection
3. Dan DelBianco, York Catholic District
School Board - expressing concerns
Staff gave a joint presentation of
three proposed development applications:
Box Grove Hill Developments Inc & Box Grove North, Balgreen and
Wintergarden Estates Inc. and Animate
Construction. The presentation described
each development with respect to the location of the development, surrounding uses,
and proposed uses of the subject properties.
Tom
Farrar, 7822 Ninth Line, Chair of the Box Grove Ratepayers Association, advised
that they support these proposals.
The
following people spoke of their concerns for the three Box Grove development
proposals:
1. David Rout, 7881 Ninth Line
2. Gerald Miller, 390 Bay St, Toronto,
representing resident
3. Tony Rebelo, 7733 14th
Avenue
4. Sandra Roxborough, 7933 14th
Avenue
5. Benadette Manning, 8119 Reesor Road
6. Robert Watt, 7831 Ninth Line
7. Ian Irving, 16 White Cedar Dr.
8. Sabrina Wall, 7933 14th
Avenue
The
issues identified are:
a) traffic calming measures on existing 9th
Line
b) construction
traffic on Ninth Line
c) approval
of Secondary Plan prior to conditions of draft approval being fulfilled
d) access
points to existing lots for servicing infrastructure
e) widening
of 14th Avenue at the bridge, and at Ninth Line
f) impacts
on heritage features and heritage community
g) proposed
lots adjacent to Box Grove should be wider than 40 feet
h) location
of traffic lights on Ninth Line; ingress and egress from Legacy at 14th
Avenue
i) loss
of farmland and over-development of Markham
j) ecological
balance; loss of wildlife and fish population, pollution of Little Rouge
Roy Mason of KLM Planning, and Steve
Schaeffer, Engineer, representing the applicants, were in attendance.
Committee discussed traffic calming
measures, safety of gas station at the curve in the road, the opportunity to
intensify employment lands, and the efforts of the Town to protect Eastern
Markham.
Staff explained the Planning process
with respect to Secondary Plan, Official Plan and Rezoning, and responded to
many of the concerns identified. A staff report will be prepared to address all
the issues. Members of the Public were invited to contact staff, and to check
the Town's website or leave their names with staff to be notified when the
report is presented.
Moved by: Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Jones
That the
correspondence from Wes and Dorothy Warner; David Creighton; and Dan DelBianco
representing York Catholic District School Board, with comments on zoning
amendment, File ZA 03 115538, submitted by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. and
Box Grove North, for lands east of 9th Line between Highway 407 and
14th Avenue, be received;
And that the deputation by Tom Farrar, Chair of the Box Grove
Ratepayers Association, in support of the applications by Box Grove Hill
Developments Inc. & Box Grove North, and the deputations expressing concerns by David Rout,
Gerald Miller, Tony Rebelo, Sandra Roxborough, Benadette Manning, Robert Watt,
Ian Irving, and Sabrina Wall, be received;
And
that the Development Services Commission report entitled "Box Grove Hill
Developments Inc. & Box Grove North, Balgreen Holdings Inc. & Winter
Garden Estates Inc., and Animate Construction Ltd. Zoning By-law Amendment and
subdivision applications to permit three draft plans of subdivision, Box Grove
Community, Files: SU.03-115555 & ZA.03-115538, SU.03-116579 &
ZA.03-116573, and SU.03-116324 & ZA.03-116450" be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting of February 17, 2004 with respect to the
applications for subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment submitted by
Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North, be received;
And
further that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation following the Public Meeting.
CARRIED
23. BALGREEN HOLDINGS INC., AND WINTERBERRY
GARDEN ESTATES INC.
EAST OF 9TH LINE,
SOUTH OF 14TH AVENUE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-030015) AND
ZONING AMENDMENT
(SU.03-116579, ZA.03-116573)
(10.5, 10.7) Teema Kanji, ext.
4480
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
application for zoning amendment, Files ZA.03-116573 and SU.03-116579,
submitted by Balgreen Holdings Inc. and Winterberry Garden Estates Inc., for
lands east of 9th Line, south of 14th Avenue.
Committee
was advised that 314 notices were mailed on January 28, 2004, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 27, 2004. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a joint presentation of
three proposed development applications:
Box Grove Hill Developments Inc & Box Grove North, Balgreen and
Wintergarden Estates Inc. and Animate Construction. The presentation described each development
with respect to the location of the development, surrounding uses, and proposed
uses of the subject properties.
Tom
Farrar, 7822 Ninth Line, Chair of the Box Grove Ratepayers Association, advised
that they support these proposals.
The
following people spoke of their concerns for the three Box Grove development
proposals:
1. David Rout, 7881 Ninth Line
2. Gerald Miller, 390 Bay St, Toronto,
representing resident
3. Tony Rebelo, 7733 14th
Avenue
4. Sandra Roxborough, 7933 14th
Avenue
5. Benadette Manning, 8119 Reesor Road
6. Robert Watt, 7831 Ninth Line
7. Ian Irving, 16 White Cedar Dr.
8. Sabrina Wall, 7933 14th
Avenue
The
issues identified are:
a) traffic calming on existing 9th
Line
b) construction
traffic on Ninth Line
c) approval
of Secondary Plan prior to conditions of draft approval being fulfilled
d) access
points to existing lots for servicing infrastructure
e) widening
of 14th Avenue at the bridge, and at Ninth Line
f) impacts
on heritage features and heritage community
g) proposed
lots adjacent to Box Grove should be wider than 40 feet
h) location
of traffic lights on Ninth Line; ingress and egress from Legacy at 14th
Avenue
i) loss
of farmland and over-development of Markham
j) ecological
balance; loss of wildlife and fish population, pollution of Little Rouge
Roy Mason of KLM Planning, and Steve
Schaeffer, Engineer, representing the applicants, were in attendance.
Committee discussed traffic calming
measures, safety of gas station at the curve in the road, the opportunity to
intensify employment lands, and the efforts of the Town to protect Eastern
Markham.
Staff explained the Planning process
with respect to Secondary Plan, Official Plan, and Rezoning, and responded to
many of the concerns identified. A staff report will be prepared to address all
the issues. Members of the Public were invited to contact staff, and to check
the Town's website or leave their names with staff to be notified when the
report is presented.
Moved by: Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Jones
That the deputation by Tom Farrar, Chair of the Box Grove
Ratepayers Association, in support of the application by Balgreen
Holdings & Winter Garden Estates Inc., and the deputations expressing concerns by David Rout, Gerald
Miller, Tony Rebelo, Sandra Roxborough, Benadette Manning, Robert Watt, Ian
Irving, and Sabrina Wall, be received;
And
that the Development Services Commission report entitled "Box Grove Hill
Developments Inc. & Box Grove North, Balgreen Holdings Inc. & Winter
Garden Estates Inc., and Animate Construction Ltd. Zoning By-law Amendment and
subdivision applications to permit three draft plans of subdivision, Box Grove
Community, Files: SU.03-115555 & ZA.03-115538, SU.03-116579 &
ZA.03-116573, and SU.03-116324 & ZA.03-116450" be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting of February 17, 2004 with respect to the
applications for subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment submitted by
Balgreen Holdings Inc. and Winter Garden Estates Inc., be received;
And
further that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation following the Public Meeting.
CARRIED
24. ANIMATE CONSTRUCTION LTD.
EAST OF 9TH LINE,
NORTH OF 14TH AVENUE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-030014) AND
ZONING AMENDMENT
(SU.03-116324, ZA.03-116450)
(10.5, 10.7) Teema Kanji, ext.
4480
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
application for zoning amendment, Files ZA.03-116450 and SU.116324, submitted
by Animate Construction Ltd. for lands east of 9th Line, north of 14th
Avenue.
Committee
was advised that 314 notices were mailed on January 28, 2004, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 27, 2004. One written submission was
received, from Laura Saunders, Reesor Road - in objection.
Staff gave a joint presentation of
three proposed development applications:
Box Grove Hill Developments Inc & Box Grove North, Balgreen and
Wintergarden Estates Inc. and Animate Construction. The presentation described each development
with respect to the location of the development, surrounding uses, and proposed
uses of the subject properties.
Tom
Farrar, 7822 Ninth Line, Chair of the Box Grove Ratepayers Association, advised
that they support these proposals.
The
following people spoke of their concerns for the three Box Grove development
proposals:
1. David Rout, 7881 Ninth Line
2. Gerald Miller, 390 Bay St, Toronto,
representing resident
3. Tony Rebelo, 7733 14th
Avenue
4. Sandra Roxborough, 7933 14th
Avenue
5. Benadette Manning, 8119 Reesor Road
6. Robert Watt, 7831 Ninth Line
7. Ian Irving, 16 White Cedar Dr.
8. Sabrina Wall, 7933 14th
Avenue
The
issues identified are existing 9th Line
b) construction
traffic on Ninth Line
c) approval
of Secondary Plan prior to conditions of draft approval being fulfilled
d) access
points to existing lots for servicing infrastructure
e) widening
of 14th Avenue at the bridge, and at Ninth Line
f) impacts
on heritage features and heritage community
g) proposed
lots adjacent to Box Grove should be wider than 40 feet
h) location
of traffic lights on Ninth Line; ingress and egress from Legacy at 14th
Avenue
i) loss
of farmland and over-development of Markham
j) ecological
balance; loss of wildlife and fish population, pollution of Little Rouge
Roy Mason of KLM Planning, and Steve
Schaeffer, Engineer, representing the applicants, were in attendance.
Committee discussed traffic calming
measures, safety of gas station at the curve in the road, the opportunity to
intensify employment lands, and the efforts of the Town to protect Eastern
Markham.
Staff explained the Planning process
with respect to Secondary Plan, Official Plan, and Rezoning, and responded to
many of the concerns identified. A staff report will be prepared to address all
the issues. Members of the Public were invited to contact staff, and to check
the Town's website or leave their names with staff to be notified when the
report is presented.
Moved by: Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Jones
That the
correspondence from Laura Saunders in objection to the application for zoning
amendment, Files ZA.03-116450 and SU. 03-116324, by Animate Construction Ltd.
for lands east of 9th Line, north of 14th Avenue, be
received;
That the deputation by Tom Farrar, Chair of the Box Grove
Ratepayers Association, in support of the application by Animate
Construction Ltd., and the
deputations expressing concerns by David Rout, Gerald Miller, Tony Rebelo,
Sandra Roxborough, Benadette Manning, Robert Watt, Ian Irving, and Sabrina
Wall, be received;
And
that the Development Services Commission report entitled "Box Grove Hill
Developments Inc. & Box Grove North, Balgreen Holdings Inc. & Winter
Garden Estates Inc., and Animate Construction Ltd. Zoning By-law Amendment and
subdivision applications to permit three draft plans of subdivision, Box Grove
Community, Files: SU.03-115555 & ZA.03-115538, SU.03-116579 &
ZA.03-116573, and SU.03-116324 & ZA.03-116450" be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting of February 17, 2004 with respect to the
applications for subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment submitted by
Animate Construction Ltd., be received;
And
further that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation following the Public Meeting.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of
8:25 p.m.