DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
2001-09-18
Meeting No. 15
Attendance
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M.
F. Turner, Commissioner of Development
Services
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
R.
Blake, 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. Councillor G. McKelvey left
the meeting at 3:50 p.m., at which time Councillor D. Horchik assumed the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST - None declared at this
time.
REQUESTS
FOR IDENTIFICATION OF DEPUTATIONS
REGARDING MATTERS ON THIS AGENDA
The Committee
extended best wishes to Renee Chong, Development Engineer, who is leaving the
Town of Markham for a one year volunteer position in Guatemala.
1. KING DAVID DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
10372 WOODBINE AVENUE DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
REZONING (SU 01101288, ZA 01110312), CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(10.7, 10.5)
The Committee had before it the report dated
September 18, 2001, from the Development Services Commission regarding Draft
Plan of Subdivision and rezoning applications (SU 01101288 and ZA 01110312) by
King David Developments Limited for 10372 Woodbine Avenue; and the following
correspondence:
- P. May, York
Region Transportation and Works Department, dated September 7, 2001 regarding a
review of the Transportation Study from Cole Sherman;
- Michael
Gagnon of Gagnon Law Bozzo, Planning Consultants for 1212763 Ontario Ltd.
(Azuria): dated April 26, 2001, regarding Community Meeting;
: dated July 19, 2001, regarding concerns;
- Speros Zaharopoulos, July 10, 2001, regarding the
proposed Woodbine Bypass;
- Dr. C.T. (Gus) Zachos ,July 12, 2001, regarding the
proposed Woodbine Avenue Bypass;
- James Kennedy of KLM
Planning Partners Inc., September 18, 2001, regarding concerns
on behalf of
the Tucciarone Family and Roamin Stables.
James Kennedy
of KLM Planning Partners Inc., representing the Tucciarone Family and Roamin
Stables, advised that his clients had recently filed development applications
for their properties. He stated they are pleased to see the King David proposal
proceed, subject to the issues outlined in Mr. Kennedy's letter dated September
18, 2001.
Bob Forhan of
Forhan Rogers, planning consultants for King David Developments, advised he
does not support the staff recommendations with respect to the Regional
requirements for the Woodbine By-pass, as he considers that it is irrelevant to
the King David application. He requested the draft plan approval be granted at
this time. Mr. Forhan also advised King David Development has acquired an
additional 200 acre parcel to the south, and will be filing development
applications for that land. He stated that discussions with the Church and other
landowners have been taking place, and cooperating efforts will continue.
Jim Kirk, of
Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Reverend John S. Pazak and the Eparchy
for the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, expressed concern for parking, the
proposed density surrounding the Cathedral, and effects on the views, vista,
and pedestrian traffic. He requested their interests be kept in mind during the
process.
Helen Bucic,
563 Deloraine Avenue, Toronto, M5M 2C5, representing the Eparchy and Cathedral
congregation, expressed concern for parking, and potential obstruction of the
Cathedral.
Michael
Melling, of Davis Howe Partners, representing the Azuria landowners, expressed
concerns regarding the Woodbine Avenue by-pass issue, and supported a deferral
of this matter to enable further discussions.
A
representative of Mr. E.J. Elward, an area landowner, indicated that
cooperative negotiations with King David Developments are on-going.
Dr. Gus
Zachos, 42 Kensington Drive, Richmond Hill L4E 3S7, representing Speros
Zaharopoulos, owner of 11087 Woodbine
Avenue, stated their concern for the effect of
re-location of Woodbine Avenue, on their commercial property. Staff were
directed to keep Mr. Zachos informed.
Committee
reviewed ownership of lands and the required authorization for applications.
Committee also
discussed the requirements of York Region with respect to the Transportation
Study prepared by Cole-Sherman. It was suggested Cole-Sherman may be retained
to complete the study to meet the Region's requirements, however, clarification
of the Region's position is required. Staff explained the issue this day is the
Woodbine Avenue by-pass, and reviewed the process involved. A report on the
application for Draft Plan approval is anticipated to be presented to the
Development Services Committee in November, 2001.
Committee
directed that clarification of York Region's requirements be provided to
Council at its meeting scheduled for September 25, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the following recommendation be deferred to the Council meeting scheduled for
September 25, 2001, to enable Town staff to clarify York Region's position and
requirements:
* That
the Director of Engineering be authorized to retain a traffic consultant to
prepare a needs and justification report for the proposed Woodbine By-pass as
required by the Region of York;
And
that such report be funded from account # 08353993772005, to an upset limit of
$20,000 + GST/disbursements, to be included in a future area specific
Development Charges By-law for the Cathedral Community
Secondary Plan area;
And
that an amendment to the Cathedral Community Secondary Plan to give effect to
Council’s July 10, 2001 endorsement of the proposed by-pass, be processed
concurrently with these applications;
And
that a Public Meeting be held to receive input from
area land owners and residents on such an amendment to the Cathedral Community
Secondary Plan.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held on September 25, 2001 to read as follows:
That the Town
of Markham supports the Region of York proposal to amend the map schedules to
the Regional Official Plan to indicate the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass
(around the Hamlet of Victoria Square);
And that the
Town of Markham supports the Region of York proposal to hire a Transportation
Consultant to address specific issues of alignment, intersection spacing,
design criteria and traffic impacts relating to the proposed Woodbine Avenue
By-pass;
And that the
terms of reference to be developed by the Region ensure that the requirements
of the Environmental Assessment Act will be met through the Transportation
Study and the subdivision approval process relating to the proposed Woodbine
Avenue By-pass;
And that the
Town of Markham cost share in the Transportation Study to an upset limit
(Markham share) of $20,000.00 plus GST
(Account # 08353993772005), to be recouped in a future area specific
Development Charges By-law for the Cathedral Community Secondary Plan area;
And that the
Town of Markham supports an amendment to the Regional Development Charges
By-law to include provision for the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass.
And further
that the proposed plan of subdivision in the Cathedral Community by King David
Developments Limited be brought forward for draft approval by the Town of
Markham on a priority basis, concurrent with the adoption by the Region of the
proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment relating to the Woodbine Avenue
By-pass provided
the final conditions of draft approval reflect the outcome of the
Transportation Study noted above be deferred and referred to the Unionville
Subcommittee.
2. CHIAVATTI, KAKALTERIS, PARASKEVAKOS,
PANACI, GARRITANO,
102, 132, 156, 162, 186 AND PORTIONS OF 138 HELEN AVENUE
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW, (SU.99-027062, ZA.99-027002)
(10.7, 10.5)
Councillor
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision
and rezoning by Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci, and Garritano for
102, 132, 156, 162, and portions of 138 Helen Avenue, by nature of having
represented Garritano, one of the owners, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
* That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-99021
(SU.99-027062) proposed by Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci and
Garritano for lands located east of Kennedy Road and north of Helen Avenue, be
draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’.
That the zoning application (ZA.99-027002) to amend
By-laws 304-87, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as amended, submitted by
Chiavatti et. al., be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’, be enacted;
That water supply allocation
for up to 87 units in the draft plan of subdivision be granted;
That the Town
reserve 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.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held on September 25, 2001 to be deferred and
referred to the Development Services Committee to be held on October 2, 2001.
3. YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS (SC.00-246384)(10.6)
The Committee
had before it the report dated September 18, 2001, from the Development
Services Commission regarding an application by York Region District School
Board for Site Plan approval at Unionville High School.
Committee
discussed parking congestion concerns. Maureen O’Shaughnessy, of Carruthers, Shaw
and Partners Architects, representing York Region District School Board,
advised that parking alternatives will be provided, and that the Board is
anxious to proceed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Development Services Commission Report
entitled “York Region District School Board -
Unionville High School - Application for Site Plan Approval (SC.00-246384) to Permit Alterations and
Additions”, be received;
And that the Town of Markham coordinate with the York
Region District School Board and the Region of York potential cost-sharing, approvals and implementation of the recommended
school access to Warden Avenue at the existing traffic signal located at Warden
Avenue/Town Square Plaza;
And that the York Region District School
Board/Unionville High School develop and implement a
Student Travel Management Plan for Unionville High School to reduce the use of
cars and identify opportunities for school busing and increased public transit
usage for students, in consultation with Transit Authorities;
And
that the Unionville High School continue to use both the Town Centre Boulevard
and Apple Creek Boulevard accesses for student pick-up and drop-off;
And that the York Region Board of Education
be required to expand the parking lot at Unionville High School by 102 parking
spaces for a total of 273 parking spaces;
And further that the site plan application
be approved subject to a site plan agreement being entered into by the York
Region District School Board to include the following provisions:
1. That revisions to the site plan necessary
to reflect the recommendations of this report be
incorporated
into the final plans to be approved by the Commissioner of Development
Services
or designate;
2. That the site plan, grading plan and
landscape plan be approved by the Commissioner of
Development
Services or designate;
3. That provision be included for the timing,
funding and
construction of the driveway access
from
to the existing signalized intersection at Warden Avenue/Town Square Plaza to
the
satisfaction
of the Town and the Region of York;
4. That provision be included for continued
monitoring of parking and traffic demand for a
period
of up to 5 years and arrangements for any additional traffic and/or parking
improvements
to meet requirements;
5. That standard provisions and requirements
of the Town and public agencies be included;
6. That provision be included for the
watering and maintenance of the newly planted and
relocated
trees on the property; and,
7. That provision be included for the payment
of all applicable fees and recoveries.
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4. IRISH ROSE DRIVE, SIDEWALK LOCATION
(5.18)
The Committee had before it the report dated September
18, 2001 from the Development Services Commission regarding
the sidewalk location on Irish Rose Drive.
Alan Brown,
Director of Engineering, provided a coloured site plan and explained the
results of the survey.
David Lougheed, 3 Irish Rose Drive, made a
presentation regarding his concerns for safe access to
the parkette and mailboxes, and the effect on property values. He questioned
the validity of the survey, with respect to the "no sidewalk" option.
The Committee
discussed parking issues, and the developer's responsibility to the property
owners.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Town staff and the developer work with the residents to find a solution to the
placement of sidewalks on Irish Rose Drive;
And
that the matter of sidewalks on Irish Rose Drive be brought before Council in
October, 2001.
5. MICROCELL CONNEXIONS, 11288 KENNEDY
ROAD
APPLICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS TOWER (SC 01 100540) (10.0)
Angela Burley
of Microcell Connexions, was in attendance regarding a proposed
telecommunications tower at 11288 Kennedy Road, south of 19th
Avenue. The Committee received a suggested draft resolution for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the site plan application submitted by Microcell Connexions for construction of
a 48 metre (157.5 ft.) telecommunications tower at 11288 Kennedy Road be
approved, with respect to location only, subject to the following conditions:
- That
Industry Canada be advised, in writing, of this approval and that this approval
is with respect to location only; and
- Microcell
Connexions are responsible for all matters relating to grading, utility
location, external approvals, engineering and structural design, etc.
6. "CORNELL VISION GETS A BOOST"
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE (10.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
newspaper article entitled " Cornell Vision Gets A Boost" from the
Toronto Star dated September 8, 2001, be received for information.
7. "NEW PARTNERS FOR SMART
GROWTH"
CONFERENCE INFORMATION (10.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
information regarding the "New Partners For Smart Growth" conference,
to be held in San Diego, California, on January 24-26, 2002, be received for
information.
8. "GREENSPACE PROJECT - PICKERING
LANDS"
NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE (10.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That Transport Canada's Notice of Open House
regarding "Greenspace Project on the Federally Owned Pickering Lands"
held on September 6, 2001, be received for information.
9. MARKHAM BY-PASS EXTENSION, HWY 407 TO
MORNINGSIDE
REPORT OF YORK REGION'S TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS
COMMITTEE, AUGUST 29, 2001(13.4.3) (5.10)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
report of York Region's Transportation and Works Committee, dated August 29,
2001 regarding the Markham By-pass extension, Highway 7 to Morningside Avenue,
be received for information.
10. 1456217 ONTARIO INC., BLOCK 39,
REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3226
LEITCHCROFT PLANNING DISTRICT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A LONG-TERM STAY HOTEL (ZA 01 111852) (10.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the application by 1456217 Ontario Inc. for
approval of a Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZA 01 111852) to permit a long term stay hotel
on Block 39, Registered Plan 65M-3226 in the Leitchcroft Planning District.
11. EUGENIO GARRITANO, 355-357 MAIN STREET
MARKHAM NORTH
APPLICATION FOR REZONING (ZA. 99-029954) FOR TWO
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS AND RESTORATION OF HERITAGE
BUILDING (10.5)
Councillor Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect
to the proposed rezoning of 355-357 Main Street Markham North by Eugenio
Garritano, by nature of representing a mortgage holder on the subject property,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to consider
the rezoning application (ZA. 99-029954) by Eugenio Garritano, to permit the
construction of two semi-detached dwellings and restoration
of the existing detached dwelling at 355-357 Main Street Markham North.
12. GREEN LANE INVESTMENTS INC., 201
HUNTINGTON PARK DR.
APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT THREE SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
(OP.01-108523, ZA.01-108365) (10.3, 10.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the Official Plan and Rezoning applications
(OP.01-108523 and ZA.01-108365) by Green Lane Investments Inc. at 201
Huntington Park Drive.
13. PREPARATION OF AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR LANDS IN THE RODICK ROAD & HIGHWAY 407 AREA (10.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be
directed to prepare and report on a draft Official Plan Amendment(s) to
designate lands in Rodick Road/Highway 407 area for industrial use and to establish
policies for further study and approval of the lands for industrial
development.
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The Committee recessed into Development Services
Committee "In-camera" to discuss a
confidential property matter, at 4:00 p.m.
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The Committee
rose from "In-camera" and reported, at 4:20 p.m.
14. PROPERTY MATTERS ON THE RODICK ROAD/407
LANDS (10.0, 8.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff
report back on the status of land acquisition and expropriation matters
affecting property in the location of Rodick Road and 407.
ADJOURNMENT
The
Development Services Committee recessed at the hour of 4:22 p.m. and reconvened
at the hour of 7:05 p.m.
Public
Meeting
Attendance
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M.
F. Turner, Commissioner of Development
Services
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
R.
Hutcheson, Manger, Heritage Planning
L.
Duoba, Manager of Planning
M.
Urquhart, Senior Planner
C.
Leask, Development & Design Clerk
N.
Yeung, Environmental Services
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.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST - none
15. 1438670 ONTARIO INC., 159 AND 159A MAIN
STREET UNIONVILLE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA. 01-108462) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
application ZA.01-108462 for a zoning by-law amendment, submitted by 1438670
Ontario Inc., to permit an inn/hotel use at 159 and 159A Main Street,
Unionville.
Committee was advised that 36 notices were mailed on
August 29, 2001 and a public meeting sign was posted
August 21, 2001. Committee received two written submissions from:
1) Jack Valaines, 1438670 Ontario Inc,
dated September 6, 2001, responding to concerns;
2) Gary Davis and Karen Davis, 159 Main Street, Unionville, dated
September 17, 2001, expressing concerns.
Committee also
received a revised suggested draft resolution from staff.
Staff gave a
presentation of the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses. It was explained this application deals only with the use, and
that details such as parking will be dealt with through the site plan process.
Jack Valaines,
applicant, stated his understanding that parking issues will have to be
resolved.
Gary Davis,
159 Main Street Unionville, L3R 2G8, stated he is a tenant of the subject
building. He expressed concerns for adequate parking, and possible obstruction
of the access to parking.
Karen Davis,
159 Main Street Unionville, L3R 2G8, as a member of the Unionville BIA, stated
concerns for adequate parking.
Doug Worsley,
6C Station Lane, Unionville, L3R 1R3, stated he is a Director of the Village of
Unionville Property Owners Association, as well as a resident. He advised that
he is in support of this proposal, however, he does have concerns about the
parking issue.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on
September 18, 2001 with respect to application ZA.01-108462 for a proposed
zoning by-law amendment to By-law 122-72, as amended, for 159 and 159A Main
Street, Unionville (1438670 Ontario Inc.) be received;
And that application ZA.01-108462 be referred back to
staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
16. TENSTONE DEVELOPMENT INC., HIGHWAY 7,
TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD, COX BOULEVARD
AND RODICK ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(OP 1109197, ZA 01007910) (10.3, 10.5)
The
Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
a Precinct Plan, and applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments OP 1109197 and ZA 01007910, submitted by Tenstone Development Inc.
to permit mixed use development, north of Highway 7, between Town Centre
Boulevard, Hydro Corridor and Cox Boulevard.
Committee was advised that 472 notices were
mailed on August 29, 2001. Two public meeting signs were
posted August 29, 2001. One hundred and ninety written submissions were
received prior to the meeting, and 13 written submissions and two petitions
were received during the meeting. The Committee also received a revised
suggested draft resolution from staff.
The
following correspondence in objection were received:
1) Ke Chen, 8 Cox Blvd, Unit 3, Markham,
ON L3R 4G1
2) Carmelina Lamanna, 8 Cox Blvd, Unit 2,
Markham, ON L3R 4G1
3) Clement & Eugenia Fung, 23 St.
Mortz Way, Unit 6, Markham, ON
4) Jm Ho & Kwok Kay Ho, 23 St. Moritz
Way, Unit 7, Markham, ON
5) Christina Kwan, 23 ST. Moritz Way, Unit
8, Markham, ON
6) Chun Min Wang Lee, 23 St. Moritz Way,
Unit 13A, Markham, ON
7) Yien Man Chiu Roser, 23 St. Moritz Way,
Unit 15, Markham, ON L3R 4G4
8) Eric Tsang, 23 St. Moritz Way, Unit 17,
Markham, ON L3R 4G4
9) Ashroff Khan, 23 St. Moritz Way, Unit
19, Markham, ON L3R 4G4
10) Gus Fang Hllo, 12 Cox Blvd, Unit 11,
Markham, ON L3R 4G2
11) Danny Fung Chi Hang, 14 Cox Blvd,
Markham, ON L3R 4G4
12) Adam Leung, 14 Cox Blvd, Unit 6, Markham,
ON L3R 4G4
13) Kory Kwok, 14 Cox Blvd, Unit 7,
Unionville, ON L3R 4G4
14) Shery Chew, 14 Cox Blvd, Unit 8, Markham,
ON L3R 4G4
15) Benjamin Pat, 14 Cox Blvd, Unit 9,
Markham, ON L3R 4G4
16) Emily Lu, 16 Cox Blvd. Unit 2, Markham,
ON L3R 4G4
17) Wong Mei Lai, 16 Cox Blvd, Unit 3,
Markham, ON L3R 4G4
18) Zhang Zhi Cheng, 16 Cox Blvd., Unit 5
19) John Fung, 16 Cox Blvd., Unit 7, Markham,
ON
20) Li Rong Xin & Lin Quin Qun, 16 Cox
Blvd, Unit 12
21) Joanna Chan, 8 Cox Blvd, #23A, Markham
22) 8 Cox Blvd, Unit 25, Markham
23) Shashi Mehta, 10 Cox Blvd #2, Markham
24) Orim Mukle/Judith Mukle 10 Cox Blvd, Unit
3, Markham
25) Grace Yim, 10 Cox Blvd, Unit 3A, Markham,
ON L3R 4G2
26) 10 Cox Blvd, Unit 21
27) Betty Leung, 10 Cox Blvd, Unit 22, Unionville,
ON L3R 4G2
28) Roland & Cerdule Nablle, 10 Cox Blvd,
Unit 23, Markham, ON L3R 4G2
29) Vincent Lau, 10 Cox Blvd., Unit 26,
Unionville, ON L3R 4G2
30) Huang Zi Ming, 12 Cox Blvd, Unit 3A,
Markham
31) Cecilia Kwong, 12 Cox Blvd, Markham, ON
L3R 4G2
32) Wendy Tse, 12 Cox Blvd, Unit 7, Markham,
ON L3R 4G2
33) J. Ing, 12 Cox Blvd., Unit 9, Markham
34) V. Kotsing, 2 Cox Blvd, Unit 2, Markham
35) Y.C. Li, 2 Cox Blvd, Unit 3, Markham
36) Peter Li, 2 Cox Blvd, Unit 5, Markham
37) Jeff Lai, 2 Cox Blvd, Unit 9 Markham, ON
L3R 4E8
38) Franki Tso, 7 Cox Blvd., Unit 11, Markham
39) Wendy Chan, 6 Cox Blvd, Unit 2, Markham
40) 6 Cox Blvd,Unit 8, Markham
41) Pierre L, 8 Cox Blvd, Unit 3A, Markham
42) Wonei Lai Kwong Franki, 8 Cox Blvd, Unit
7, Markham, ON
43) Teresa Cheung, 8 Cox Blvd, Unit 13,
Markham
44) Daniel Yeung Hon Keung, 8 Cox Blvd, Unit
22, Markham, ON L3R 4G1
45) Ngan Yuk Chan, 8 Cox Blvd., Unit 23,
Unionville, ON L3R 4G1
46) Joanna Chan, 8 Cox Blvd, Unit 23A,
Markham
47) Dnila Yo, Alpen Way, Unit 26, Markham
48) Merinetz, 1 Alpen Way, Unit 5, Markham,
ON L3R 4G2
49) Billy Cheung, 1 Alpen Way, Unit 21,
Markham
50) Raymond Lai, 2 Alpen Way, Unit 7,
Markham, ON L3R 4G1
51) Florence Yg, 2 Alpen Way, Unit 22,
Markham
52) Victor Or, 2 Alpen Way, Unit 23A, Markham,
ON
53) Sim Hinfehi, 2 Alpen Way, Unit 25,
Markham
54) Glorious & Samuel Chan, 4 Alpen Way,
Unit 1, First Markham Village
55) Yhen Chi Yhen, 4 Alpen Way, Unit 5,
Markham
56) Ophelia Ng, 4 Alpen Way, Unit 6, Markham
57) Diane Chan, 12 Cox Blvd, Unit 3, Markham
58) Tommy Lien, 12 Cox Blvd, Unit 2, Markham,
ON L3R 4G2
59) Ginger Tong, 23 St. Moritz Way, Unit 1,
Markham, ON L3R 4G4
60) Samson Chan, 1 Alpen Way, Unit 1,
Markham, ON
61) Lisa Lai, 1 Alpen Way, Unit 13, Markham,
ON L3R 4G2
62) P. Fung, 14 Cox Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, ON
L3R 4G4
63) Hin Ming, Hung & Suk Han Yuen, 8 Cox
Blvd, Unit 17, Unionville, ON L3R 4G7
64) Zong Yuan Wu, 21 St. Moritz Way, Unit 13,
Markham, ON L3R 4G4
65) 22 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3A, Markham
66) Cheung Kam Wah, 22 St. Moritz Way, Unit
3, Markham, ON L3R 4G4
67) Lui Sui Chuen, 22 St. Moritz way, Unit 5,
Unionville
68) 22 St. Moritz Way, Unit 9
69) Kai Chen, 22 St. Moritz Way, Unit 10,
Markham
70) Stephanie Wan, 12 St. Moritz Way, Unit
17, Unionville, ON L3R 4E8
71) Tang Wing Keung, 14 St. Moritz Way, Unit
2, Markham, ON L3R 4G1
72) Lam Sai Ling, 14 St. Moritz Way, Unit 7,
Markham, ON L3R 4G1
73) Jasmine Lee, 14 St. Moritz Way, Unit 15,
Markham, ON
74) Co Kentros, 15 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3,
Markham
75) Doris Kong, 16 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3,
Markham
76) Peter Ho, 16 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3A,
Markham
77) Adrianne Lau & Wai-Kwong Yau, 16 St.
Moritz Way Unit 6, Markham ON L3R 4G2
78) Teresa, 16 St. Moritz Way, Unit 11,
Markham
79) Lit Kong Leung, 18 St. Moritz Way, Unit
3A, Markham
80) Peruez Nooruddin, 20 St. Moritz Way, Unit
5, Markham, ON L3R 4G4
81) Linda Hong, 20 St. Mortiz Way, Unit 6,
Markham
82) Paul Li, 2 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3
83) Caren Chu, 2 St. Moritz Way, Unit 6,
Unionville, ON L3R 4E8
84) Mr. & Mrs. Jaffer Bader, 2 St. Moritz
Way, Unit 7
85) Sekming Fok, 4 St. Moritz Way, Unit 2
86) Au Chui Loi Tong, 5 St. Moritz Way, Unit
1, Unionville, ON L3K 4E8
87) Chan Hing Cheung, 5 St. Moritz Way, Unit
20, Unionville, ON
88) Jacqueline, 7 St. Moritz Way, Unit 6,
Markham, ON L3R 4E8
89) Leung So Lai, 7 St. Moritz Way, Unit 8
90) Mauza Lau, 7 St. Moritz Way, Unit 10,
Markham, ON L3R 4E8
91) Lai Shu Wang, 8 St. Moritz Way, Unit 8,
Markham, ON L3R 4E8
92) Tom Chung, 10 St. Moritz Way, Unit 2
93) May Chan, 10 St. Moritz Way, Unit 16
94) Gopala K. Kuni, 12 St. Mortiz Way, Unit 7
Unionville
95) Lai, 12 St. Moritz Way, Unit 11,
Unionville
96) Roxanne Chan, 12 St. Moritz Way, Unit 16
97) Yan Zhang, 22 St. Moritz Way, Unit 10
98) Antony
Leung, 23 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3A, Markham, ON L3R 4G4
99) Winnie Yau, 23 St. Mortiz Way, Unit 5,
Markham, ON L3R 4G4
100) Lim-Cho Siu, 47 Hollingham Rd, Markham, ON
L3R 7X6
101) Yuk Fan Tam, 21 Quantz Court, Markham, ON
L3R 9L9
102) Loretta Tam, 21 Quantz Court, Markham, ON
L3R 9L9
103) Yvonne Chu, 21 Quantz Court, Markham, ON
L3R 9L9
104) Wai-Ming Chu, 21 Quantz Court, Markham, ON
L3R 9L9
105) 4 Alpen Way, Unit 9, Markham
106) 4 Alpen Way, Unit 12, Markham
107) Magnus & Maxine Hayle, 5 St. Moritz
Way, Unit #17, Markham, ON L3R 4E8
108) Alan Wong, 65 Ingleborough Court, Markham,
ON L3R 8M6
109) Maurice Mo Yuen Tong, 12 Holbrook Court,
Markham, ON L3R 7P5
110) Luciana Wu & Au Lee Kwan, 3 Montgomery
Court, Markham, ON L3R 0C4
111) Isabella Chan & William Chan, 45
Hollingham Road, Unionville, ON L3R 7X6
112) Herman Grad, Embassy Suites, 8500 Warden
Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1A5
113) Dr. Roxanne Chan, 12 St. Moritz Way, Unit
16, Markham, ON L3R 4E8
114) Leung Wai Yue
115) Stanley Chung, 41 Barlow Road
116) Camille Yu, 41 Barlow Road
117) Igla and Tony Rossi, 14 Nadine Crescent
118) Shahan Guler, 5 Hollingham Road
119) Aida Guler, 5 Hollingham Road
120) Karen Guler, 5 Hollingham Road
121) Demiml Macchia, 55 Loweswater Avenue
122) Linda Macchia, 55 Loweswater Avenue
123) Arden Guler, 5 Hollingham Road
124) Alfred Wong, 68 Barlow Road, Unionville,
L3R 7Z1
125) Rysard and Danuta Skora, 90 Hollingham
Road, Unionville
126) Koon Sing Lau and Connie Mei See Lau, 18
Loweswater Avenue, Markham L3R 7W4
127) Andy Chan, 18 Carnforth Drive, Markham
128) Siu Chow Lee, 124 Hollingham Road, Markham,
L3R 7V9
129) Jeff and Janice Cook, 18 Nadine Crescent,
Unionville
130) Melinda Chan, 23 Hollingham Road, Markham,
L3R 7Y1
131) Yu Tseng Liang, 27 Hollingham Road,
Markham, L3R 7Y1
132) Vanessa Hg, 67 Nadine Crescent, Markham
133) King Chiang Tsu, 12 Halstead Drive, Markham
L3R 8A1
134) Kwong Yin-Ho, 46 Nadine Crescent
135) Ng, Cho Yi, Mbe, 28 Hollingham Road,
Unionville, L3R 7X9
136) Jim Fung, 53 Hollingham Road, Markhma, L3R
7X6
137) Mike Cosma, 41 Halstead Drive
138) Harold Ho and Debby Lam, 16 Coledale Road,
Markham
139) Winter Ng, 8 Coledale Road, Markham, L3R
7X2
140) Peter Kwok, 15 Loweswater Avenue
141) Michael and Fran Gilmor, 24 Nadine Crescent
142) George Wong, 51 Halstead Drive, Markham
143) 40 Barlow Road, Markham, L3R 7X8
144) Tomas To, 82 Hollingham Road, Markham, L3R
7V2
145) Eric Chung, 95 Nadine Crescent
146) Timothy Wong, 45 Carnforth Drive
147) A. Mehuys, 50 Hollingham Road, Unionville
148) V. Chow, 41 Hollingham Road, Markham, L3R
7X6
149) Brian and Maggie Cheung, 37 Calderbridge Crescent,
Markham L3R 9M5
150) Stella Chow, 59 Coledale Road, Unionville,
L3R 7W6
151) Ka-Shin Cheung, 51 Loweswater Avenue,
Unionville, L3R 7W8
152) Siu Lim-Cho, 47 Hollingham Road
153) Gerry B. Lina, 37 Loweswater Avenue
154) N.R. Srinivasan, 21 Hollingham Road,
Markham, L3R 7Y1
155) Hugo Tam, 31 Coledale Road
156) Rackie Lim, 88 Nadine Crescent
157) Esther Wong, 11 Radcliffe Road, Markham,
L3R 7X8
158) Eugenia Picorilli, 48 Halstead Drive
159) 32 Hollingham Road
160) Alfred H.C. Lee, 64 Morrison Crescent,
Markham, L3R 9K7
161) William Chan, 45 Hollingham Road
162) Hoover Wong, 11 Radcliffe Road, Markham,
L3R 7X8
163) Norman Chan, 42 Nadine Crescent, Unionville
164) Arina Mucencico, 22 Coledale Road, Markham,
L3R 7X2
165) Eric Kwong, 31 Nadine Crescent, Markham
166) Matti Nummi, 22 Coledale Road, Markham
167) Michael Skinner, 74 Calderbridge Court
168) Wayne Unruh, 45 Loweswater Avenue
169) Harold Quon, 22 Nadine Crescent
170) Esther Wong, 11 Radcliffe Road, Markham,
L3R 7X8
171) Karen Unruh, 45 Loweswater Avenue
172) Patrick Chi-Ming , 45 Nadine Crescent,
Markham, L3R 7Y7
173) Hitesh Vyas, 34 Calderbridge Court, Markham
174) Jimmy Yugn, 39 Carnforth Drive, Unionville
L3R 7V9
175) Linford Honden, 65 Nadine Crescent
176) Jack Lee, 38 Carnforth Drive, Markham, L3R
7V8
177) Magid and Afifa Mikhail, 91 Hollingham
Road, Unionville
178) K T Tam, 33 Nadine Crescent
179) M.P. Walter, 7 Coledale Road, Markham
180) William and Anna Kazura, 67 Halstead Drive,
Unionville
181) K. Leung, 48 Hollingham Road, Markham
182) John and Anne Dimoff, 25 Loweswater Avenue,
Unionville
183) Dr. Refit and Sima Bechbache, 17 Halstead
Drive, Unionville, L3R 8A1
184) Gary and Vivian Lau, 7 Calderbridge
Crescent
185) Ivan Tang, 22 Halstead Drive
186) S.E. Oxenham, 10 Radcliffe Road, Markham,
L3R 7X7
187) Tom Eng, 39 Halstead Drive, Markham
188) Sandra Eng, 39 Halstead Drive, Markham
189) Muhammad Arif Choksi, 2 Coledale Road,
Unionville, L3R 7X3
190) Robert Furlong, 27 Radcliffe Road,
Unionville
191) Mo
Yuen Tong, 12 Holbrook Court, Markham L3R 7P5
192) Carmen
Chan, 12 Radcliffe Road, Markham
193) Fram
Bethna, 44 Nadine Crescent, Unionville
194) J.K.
Ohannessian, 5 Radcliffe Road, Markham
195) T.
Wanleadru, 10 Coledale Road
196) Choon
JA Koo, 16 Loweswater Avenue, Unionville
197) Grace
Ng, 102 Hollingham Road, Markham L3R 7V2
198) Louis
and Brenda Au, 1 Loweswater Avenue, Markham L3R 7W5
199) Chylles
Hui, 48 Nadine Crescent, Unionville L3R 7X6
200) Raj
Arora, 4 Nadine Crescent, Unionville, L3R 7Y4
201) Simon
Cheung, 50 Nadine Crescent, Unionville
202) C.L.
Lam, 12 Moritz Way, Unit 13, Unionville, L3R 4G8 (read at Public Meeting)
203) James
E. Battle, 1 Cox Boulevard, Unit 16, Markham L3R 4G4 (read at Public Meeting)
204) Petition
of 11 signatures
205) Petition
of 328 signatures
Staff gave a presentation to explain the
proposed Precinct Plan, and Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to
permit mixed use development. The key issues of building height, retail/office
component, and traffic, were reviewed.
Ian McLeod and Rob Marshall were in
attendance representing Tenstone Development. Their presentation reviewed the
Precinct Plan, proposed uses, density, height, open space and linkages,
pedestrian walkways, grading, elevations, streetscape, setbacks, and parking
issues. Steve Upton of Tridel, displayed elevations and site plans for the
proposed 16-storey high rises. Nick Poulos, Transportation
Engineer for the applicant, discussed traffic, access, parking, internal
circulation, and intersection issues for Markham Centre.
Three information handouts were provided by
the applicant:
- Town of Markham Public Meeting, Tuesday
September 18, 2001 - Summary of Proposal
- Tenstone Developments Inc. Precinct Plan
- Transportation Studies and Road Improvement
Programs in Markham Centre
The following members of the public spoke
regarding their concerns for the proposal:
- James Chan, 1 Alpen Way, Unit 3,Markham,
L3R 4G2
- Gail Cheung, 1 Alpen Way, Unit 21, Markham,
L3R 4G2
- James Battle, 1 Cox Boulevard, Unit 16,
Markham L3R 4G4
- Jim Burke, 4 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3,
Markham, L3R 4E8
- Shahan Guler, 5 Hollingham Road
- C.L. Lam, 12 Moritz Way, Unit 13,
Unionville, L3R 4G8
- Lawrence Chan, 5 St. Mortiz Way, Unit 20,
Markham, L3R 4E8
- Roxanne Chan, 12 St. Moritz Way, Unit 16,
Markham, L3R 4E8
- William Chan, 45 Hollingham Road, Markham,
L3R 7X6
- Jacky Tai, 91 Springbrook Drive, Richmond
Hill, L4B 3R1
- Raj Arora, 4 Nadine Crescent, Unionville,
L3R 7Y4
Members of the public identified their
concerns as: proposed density and building height; a significant change to the
original plan is being proposed; overcrowding in schools; traffic increase and
related safety of pedestrians, noise, air quality; cumulative effects when
approved development along Apple Creek is completed; effects on overall community
and quality of life; congestion for emergency vehicles; and snow removal.
Members of the public expressed their opinions regarding the quality of work
done by Tenstone Development. Comments were also expressed that the
Transportation Study had not been provided in sufficient time for proper
review, and that the public wishes to review the required impact studies prior
to Council making a decision.
Speakers presented the Committee with a
petition of over 300 signatures in objection to the proposal.
Staff explained the framework for higher
density has already been established in the Secondary Plan, consistent with the
vision for Markham Centre.
Committee expressed concern for appropriate
uses and density, and the need for innovative solutions to issues. It was
explained that funding for infrastructure projects such as schools and
libraries comes from building permits issued to developers, and that the
overcrowding of schools is the jurisdiction of the Board of Education.
Committee also discussed the adequacy of information provided to property
purchasers, regarding surrounding development.
Staff advised a final report with a
recommendation is anticipated to be presented to the Committee in 8 to 10
weeks. The Committee directed that the issue of construction traffic be
addressed in the report, and that all people receive notice when it is brought
before the Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on
September 18, 2001, with respect to the proposed Precinct Plan, Official Plan
and Zoning amendments (OP 01109197 and ZA01113929) for Tenstone Development
Inc., to permit mixed use development north of Highway 7, between Town Centre
Boulevard, Hydro Corridor and Cox Boulevard, be received;
And that the Precinct Plan and applications
by Tenstone Developments Inc. to amend the Official Plan (Markham Centre
Secondary Plan, OPA 21) and By-law 165-80, as amended, be referred back to
Planning staff for a final report and recommendation, including addressing the issue of construction traffic;
And that all the people who spoke
at the Public Meeting, made a written submission, or signed a petition, be
notified when the final report and recommendation is presented to the
Committee, and also that a notice be published in the Markham Economist and Sun
Newspaper.
ADJOURNMENT
The
Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:40 p.m.