MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2010-11-02 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 10
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair:
Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
|
Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
|
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
A. Henriques, Planner II
R. Kendall, Manager, Central
District
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
|
The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster
in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. LAND USE
STUDY
HUGHSON DRIVE, LUNAR CRESCENT
ANKARA COURT, POLARIS DRIVE
AND
WEST END OF ATHENS DRIVE (10.0)
Report Figures
1 and 2 Table
3 Appendix
1
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a Zoning By-law amendment with
new residential zoning standards for the Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara
Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) area (SD-10-110091).
The Committee Clerk advised that 133 notices were mailed out on October
13, 2010 and that the notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun,
Markham Page on October 14, 2010. Ten written submissions were received.
Mr. Nick McDonald, Principal, Meridian Planning Consultants delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the intent of the land use study review, the
recommended approach and a description of the proposed zoning amendments. He pointed out that all existing development
will be recognized by the proposed by-law and would be legal nonconforming.
Mr. Pierre Trautmann, area resident addressed the
Committee regarding the proposed Land Use Study and stated some concerns. He has concerns with the proposed interior
and exterior set backs. Mr. Trautmann believes
that this proposal does not fit with the precedent that has already been set as
a result of the Ontario Municipal Board decision for the property at 10 Hughson
Drive.
Mr. John Olaes, area resident, addressed the Committee
with respect to the proposed Land Use Study and spoke in opposition.
Mr. Jeremy Tio, area resident, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed Land Use Study and spoke in opposition. He believes that properties that abut the
commercial plaza should not have the same restrictions.
Mr. Michael Baranowsky, area resident, addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed Land Use Study and spoke in support.
Ms. Anne Chang, area resident, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed Land Use Study and spoke in support.
Ms. Helen Antonopoulos, on behalf of her parent’s home
at 14 Hughson Drive, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed Land
Use Study and spoke in opposition.
Staff advised that if this by-law is endorsed,
individuals will continue to have the opportunity to apply for a lot severance but
with the new standards in place that would have to be considered by the
Committee of Adjustment.
Mr. McDonald addressed the Committee advising that he
will speak with the owner at 22 Hughson Drive and provide him with the details
of the minor variance that was granted for his property in 1999. He pointed out
that this area was not included as part of the Town's intensification
area. Mr. McDonald advised that
generally in Ontario people do not have development rights rather it is a
strong policy directed system.
There was discussion regarding Ontario Municipal Board
(OMB) decision for 10 Hughson Drive. It
was pointed out that the OMB decision was made prior to the interim control
by-law being in place and prior to this study.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondences from Jeremy Tio, Joseph &
Irene Marosi, Tony Cheung & Gina Wu, Mr. & Mrs. K. Leung, Pui Yu Tam
& Shang Hung Pan, Anne Chang, Mr. & Mrs. Pan, Lloyd & Dorothy
Tennyson, Constance Stephenson, Colin Padgett and Michael Tam, be received.
CARRIED
Moved
by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated June
15, 2010, entitled “Preliminary Report. Land Use Study, Hughson Drive, Lunar
Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and west end of Athens Drive”, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 2,
2010, with respect to the proposed recommendations of the Land Use Planning
Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants and proposed zoning by-law
amendments to By-laws 1507 and 221-81, implementing new zoning standards for
the study area, be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendation
for the new zoning standards within the study area, implemented by amendments
to By-laws 1507 and 221-81.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
ELIO ANTONEL
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A RANGE OF
COMMERCIAL USES SUCH AS
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS,
BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,
MEDICAL CLINICS AND
BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
4151 HIGHWAY 7 EAST, ZA 10
119996 (10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
Elio Antonel for a proposed temporary Zoning By-law amendment to permit a range
of commercial uses at 4151 Highway 7 East (ZA.10 119996).
The Committee Clerk advised that 1594 notices were mailed on October 13,
2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 12, 2010. Notice of this meeting was also published in
the Markham Economist and Sun on October 21, 2010. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Ms. Donna Church, area resident addressed the Committee with respect to
the proposed application by Elio Antonel and spoke in opposition. She believes that if this temporary use by-law
is approved it would be incongruous to Markham Centre, have a negative impact
on traffic and she is concerned with the temporary use by-law potentially being
extended beyond the three year period.
There was brief discussion regarding the proposed Riverside
Drive.
The Committee inquired if the applicant is aware that the
temporary use by-law is only for three years.
Staff advised that the applicant is aware of the future development of
these areas and the existing policy framework.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from Ms. Yvonne Chiu be
received.
CARRIED
Moved
by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated
September 21, 2010 entitled “Preliminary Report. Elio Antonel, Proposed
Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a range of commercial uses such as
commercial schools, banks/financial institutions, medical clinics and
business/professional offices at 4151 Highway 7 East” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 2,
2010, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 304-87 be received; and
further,
3) That staff be directed to prepare a report and
recommendation for the application by Elio Antonel to amend By-law 304-87.
CARRIED
3. STRINGBRIDGE
INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY
7
AND SOUTH TOWN CENTRE
BOULEVARD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AND
PRECINCT PLAN AMENDMENTS
(ZA 10 109997)
(10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
Stringbridge Investments Ltd. for Zoning By-law amendments (ZA 10 109997).
The Committee Clerk advised that 2473 notices were mailed on October 13,
2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 13, 2010. Public meeting notice was also published in
the Markham Economist and Sun on October 14, 2010. Three written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
There was discussion regarding
the current zoning permissions.
Ms. Elizabeth Howson,
Macaulay, Shiomi Howson Ltd. addressed the Committee regarding the Stringbridge
Investment Limited proposal advising that the proposed hotel is a prestige
hotel that requires residential uses as part of the complex to be
successful. She spoke to the issue of
employment uses on the remaining lands and advised that this proposal is not
intended to change what has already been approved on these lands.
Mr. Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Jason Captain of
Hospitality Inc. addressed the Committee regarding the Stringbridge Investment
Limited proposal to incorporate a prestige hotel into the development. He indicated that the prospect of residential
on this property complies with the Markham Centre Secondary Plan and the uses
being proposed with the exception of residential uses, comply with the current
zoning.
Mr. Harry Khristakis, HCA
Architecture, delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Stringbridge
Investment Limited proposal at the southwest quadrant of Highway 7 and South
Town Centre Blvd.
The Committee stated concern
with the aesthetics and that it resembles apartment blocks.
There was brief discussion
with respect to the future potential of increasing the building height on the
west side of the property to decrease the building heights on the east side in
order to reduce the impact on existing apartments in the area.
The Committee discussed the
traffic impact of the proposed development.
Mr. Allan Leibel, Goodmans
LLP, on behalf of Hilton Suites Hotel addressed the Committee regarding the
Stringbridge Investment Limited application and spoke in strong
opposition. He believes the subject
property should be developed for employment and commercial uses and not
replaced with residential uses.
There was considerable
discussion regarding the loss of employment uses at a prime location for
prestige high rise office and other high quality employment uses, and whether
that loss can be accommodated on the remaining Stringbridge lands.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
That the correspondences from Allan Leibel of Goodmans LLP, John Wan,
Louis Luk and Mebs Rajwani, be received.
CARRIED
Moved
by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That the staff report dated June 15, 2010 titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Stringbridge Investments Limited, Southwest quadrant of
Highway 7 and South Town Centre Boulevard, Application for Zoning By-law and
Precinct Plan Amendments, File No. ZA 10 109997,” be received, and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 2,
2010 with respect to the application by Stringbridge Investments Limited for
zoning by-law amendment, be received; and,
3) That staff be directed to prepare a report and
recommendation for the Stringbridge Investment Limited applications; and
further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 9:42 PM.
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