MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

MARCH 23, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair:              Councillor J. Webster

Vice-Chair:      Councillor D. Horchik

 

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi   Regrets Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor C. Moretti Councillor A. Chiu

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager R. Blake, Manager, West District S. Campbell, Senior Planner Zoning & Special Projects G. Sellars, Senior Planner A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

 

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:02 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.  

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.         AGS CONSULTANTS LTD.
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO PERMIT TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORAGE
            OF NEW VEHICLES AT 11 AND 17 ESSEX AVENUE.
            (ZA. 08-128290) (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 AGS Consultants Ltd. for an amendment to Zoning By-law 2551 to permit temporary outdoor storage of new vehicles at 11 and 17 Essex Avenue (ZA 08-128290).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 129 notices were mailed on March 3, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 1, 2010.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.  The presentation also included some background history with respect to illegal removal of trees on the property.

 

The Committee inquired about the number of trees that were removed and whether the fine has been paid.  Staff indicated that judging by the aerial photos and discussions with our By-law Enforcement Department there were approximately 20-30 trees.  Staff pointed out that it was the previous owner that removed the trees not Angus Glen Developments.

 

The Committee inquired if Heritage staff have reviewed the application and provided comments for the existing house on the property.  Mr. Michael Montgomery, Angus Glen Development Ltd., on behalf of the applicant advised the Committee that there has been a demolition permit submitted and reviewed by Heritage staff.

 

Ms. Marion Matthias, Thornhill resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the illegal removal of trees on the subject property.  She believes that the existing fines need to be increased.

 

Mr. Wes Lammers, Thornhill resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal to permit temporary outdoor storage at 11 and 17 Essex Avenue and stated some concerns.  He indicated that he recently visited the site and advised that there are large piles of crushed gravel and wood on the property.  Mr. Lammers is concerned that the drainage for the property has been altered, and as a result the property is not properly draining.  He believes that the entire re-development of this area needs to be considered in a balanced approach.

 

Staff indicated that until the Secondary Plan is finalized for the Langstaff area and servicing allocation is available the opportunity for open storage use can continue.

 

 

 

Mr. Montgomery confirmed that the illegal removal of trees on this property was done by the previous owner and that Angus Glen Development did not own the property when it occurred.  He advised the Committee that Angus Glen Development Ltd. has a Letter of Credit filed with the Town of Markham as part of previous minutes of settlement for another property they own on Langstaff Road and suggested including this temporary use by-law to that Letter of Credit.

 

There was discussion regarding the future of the Woodlot in the Langstaff area that is owned by Angus Glen Developments.  In response to an inquiry as to whether Angus Glen Developments would be agreeable to contribute to the Trees for Tomorrow program for the trees that have been removed on this property, Mr. Montgomery advised that he will take the request back to his office and e-mail the Members of Council their decision.

 

The Committee suggested that this matter be forwarded to Council after staff have addressed the drainage concern and the temporary use by-law is linked to Angus Glen’s existing Letter of Credit.

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, AGS Consultants Ltd., Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit temporary outdoor storage of new vehicles at 11 and 17 Essex Avenue, ZA 08-128290”, dated June 16, 2009 be received; and,

 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 23, 2010, with respect to the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be received; and,

 

3)         That the application by AGS Consultants Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 2551,  as amended, be approved; and further,

 

4)         That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be finalized and enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

 

 

2.         APPLICATIONS BY KING DAVID DEVELOPMENTS
             - PART OF LOT 22 CONCESSION 3, WEST SIDE OF
            WOODBINE AVENUE NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE FOR:
            RED-LINE REVISIONS TO DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
            AND REZONING TO INCORPORATE A PHASE III INTO THE AREA
            OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL FOR PLAN  19TM-05009
            (FILE # SU 05 011381 002 (ZONING FILE TO BE DETERMINED)) (10.7, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider applications submitted by King David Developments Inc. for Red-line revisions to draft plan of subdivision and rezoning to incorporate a phase III into the area of draft plan approval for plan 19TM-05009 (SU 05 011381 and ZA 10 109932).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 47 notices were mailed on March 3, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 2, 2010.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.  Staff also provided some background information with respect to the previously developed phases of this subdivision.

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report dated February 16, 2010, entitled “Recommendation Report - Applications by Monarch Developments Corporation & King David Developments - Part of Lot 22 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive for Red-line revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to incorporate a Phase III into the area of Draft Plan Approval for plan 19TM-05009 (file # SU 05 011381 002 & ZA 10 109932), be received; and,

 

2)       That the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 23, 2010, with respect to the applications by Monarch Developments Corporation & King David Developments, for draft plan of subdivision approval and Zoning by-law Amendment, be received; and,

 

3)       That the applications by King David Developments to amend By-laws 304-87  and 177-96 as amended, be approved and enacted once an indemnity agreement is executed between the owners and the Region of York; and further,

 

4)       That approval of the red line revisions to incorporate Phase III into draft plan of subdivision 19TM-05009, be delegated to Staff following enactment of the zoning By-laws.

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 8:02 PM.