MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2008-04-22 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 4
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
N. Surti, Planner
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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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. RULAND
PROPERTIES INC.
VERDALE PROJECT – DOWNTOWN
MARKHAM – PHASE 1
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
151 UPPER DUKE CRESCENT
PLAN 19TM01012
MARKHAM CENTRE ZA 08 107542
(10.5)
Report Attachments
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Ruland
Properties Inc., 151 Upper Duke Crescent to amend the Town's Markham Centre
Zoning By-law (ZA 08-107542).
The Committee Clerk advised that 72 notices were mailed on April 2, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on April 2, 2008. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and
surrounding uses.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the record of the Public meeting held on April 22, 2008, with
respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment be received; and,
And that the application by Ruland Properties
Inc. to amend By-law 2004-196 as amended, to permit an additional 4 storeys
(approximately 12.43 metres) of height within Building ‘I’ of the Verdale
project be approved; and further,
That the proposed amendment to By-law
2004-196, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
2. TOWN
INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN, SECONDARY PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO IMPLEMENT
THE APPROVED LAND USE AND
URBAN DESIGN VISION
FOR THE HIGHWAY 48 CORRIDOR
BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE
AND MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE (OP
06 129338, ZA 06 129342) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attach
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider a Town initiated Official
Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Highway 48 Corridor
between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive to implement the
approved design vision and development guidelines for the Highway 48 Corridor
(OP 06 129338 and ZA 06 129342)
The Committee Clerk advised that 580 notices were mailed on April 2, 2008 and that notice was
published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on April 2, 2008 and April 10, 2008.
Staff advised that the proposed Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments are key components to implement the approved urban design
vision and development guidelines for the Highway 48 corridor between 16th
Avenue and Major
MacKenzie Drive.
Staff also advised that there have been a number of meetings and
discussions with the various landowners to obtain their feedback on the
proposals and address any concerns raised.
Staff gave a detailed presentation regarding the Town initiated
Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the Highway 48
Corridor between 16th Avenue and Major MacKenzie Drive proposal that
included: the study area context; Highway 48 Urban Design Study; key objectives
for the Highway 48 corridor; proposed Town initiated Official Plan Amendment;
zoning strategy and landowner concerns raised at their meeting held on
February 19, 2008.
The Committee suggested
eliminating any diagrams in future presentations that present buildings (such
as Big Box) that would immediately front Highway 48 on the west side.
Mr. Stephen Waque, Borden Ladner Gervais, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments. Mr. Waque advised he represents Anagi Homes
who own 6.5 acres of land at the northwest corner of Highway 48 and Edward
Jeffreys Avenue, stating their support of the
Town’s vision and planning objectives.
He advised that their client has submitted a Site Plan application in
September 2006 and have been working together with staff. He commented that the 10 storey height
limitation will require some limitation on the way the buildings can be designed. Mr. Waque requests clarification that the
general Official Plan policies related to residential densities do not apply.
Ms. Erinn Cooney addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed
Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments, advising that her street terminates
at Castlemore Avenue at the back entrance of the Home Depot store which has
considerable truck traffic. She
suggested that the Committee ensure (through this development process) the
existing residents remain protected from excessive traffic. Ms. Cooney suggested the Town should continue
to work toward making this area pedestrian friendly.
The Committee suggested that the Home Depot site plan application be
reviewed to ensure the impact between the commercial development and the
current residents is alleviated.
Mr. David McKay, MHBC Planning, addressed the Committee regarding the
proposed Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments stating he
represents various landowners within this area.
He stated that they have already conveyed a number of matters to staff
and are working with staff. With regards
to the Edward Jeffery site, he indicated his client would like to suggest
additional height relative to future residential on the site and looks forward
to working with staff on this issue. Mr.
McKay would also like to have further discussion with respect to the provision
of residential dwellings along Highway 48.
Ms. Dianne More, Markham Village Conservancy, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments. She would like staff and the Committee to consider
the following suggestions and recommendations:
- to include
detailed guidelines for vegetation and landscaping along Markham
Road and the intersecting avenues including
multiple tree rows lining the boulevards and wide enough for pedestrians
crossing the five lanes
- set up a Working Committee to oversee
fundraising, budget, and monitor the sequencing of the projects based on
the recommendations of the 2003
Main Street Markham
Streetscape and Traffic Guidelines
- pledge to act
on the recommendations expeditiously
- commit funds
to the project and plan them into the budget for the next several years as
the project moves forward.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence received from Flato
Management, Freeman Planning Solutions Inc., Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP, Powers
Property Services Inc., and J.D. McDermott, Land Use & Environmental
Planning Consultants; be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That
the deputations from Stephen Waque, Erinn Cooney, David McKay and Dianne More,
be received; and,
That the record of the Public
Meeting held on April 22, 2008, with respect to “Town initiated Official Plan,
Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (OP 06 129338 & ZA 06 129342)
to implement the approved land use and urban design vision for the Highway 48
Corridor between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive”, be
received; and further,
That the Town initiated
Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning Amendments be referred back to staff
for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:05 PM