DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2001-04-17
Meeting No. 8
PART A
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
L.
Irvine, Manager, Urban Design
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:15 p.m. in the Canada
Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST - none declared.
1. REGION OF YORK AND MCNALLY
INTERNATIONAL INC
16TH AVENUE SEWER
CONTRACT
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION TO
NOISE CONTROL BY-LAW 218-89
FILE: 5.10
Eric
MacDonald, President, and Sid Gillespie, Chairman, of MacViro Consultants Inc.,
Murray Malott, Vice-President of McNally International Ltd., and Stan Holden,
Design Project Manager, were in attendance to explain the proposed exemption to
Noise Control By-law 218-89 for the 9th Line and 16th
Avenue Trunk Sewer construction project.
They advised that the proposal includes an amendment to the exemption
previously granted for the 9th Line sewer project. They also advised that an additional
exemption for Delmark Boulevard had been missed from the application.
Staff
advised they could support the additional exemption request.
The applicants explained the exemption
would allow timely completion of the project, resulting in benefits to the
taxpayers, as well as minimizing the duration of construction activity by approximately 4 months and minimizing the duration of any impacts
on local wells. Mitigation measures for negative impacts were reviewed.
The
Committee noted that no complaints had been received regarding the exemptions
granted for the 9th Line project. It was agreed that public
consultation is required. The applicants suggested a ratepayers group of 4 to 6
members may be the best means, and agreed to cooperate fully.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Eric MacDonald and
Mr. Sid Gillespie of MacViro Consultants Inc., Murray Malott of McNally
International Ltd., and Stan Holden, Design Project Manager, regarding the
proposed exemption to Noise Control By-law 218-89 for the 9th Line
and 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer construction project, be received.
2. ANGUS GLEN - WALKWAY SYSTEM
FILE: 10.0
Mike
Montgomery and Patrick O'Hanlon of Angus Glen Developments presented a proposal
for the realignment of the walkway system in Angus Glen. The proximity of the proposed walkway to the
golf course has raised insurance concerns and the applicants requested approval
to relocate a portion of the walkway along the road allowance.
The
Committee expressed concern for safety of pedestrians along the roadside.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the presentation by Mike Montgomery and Patrick O'Hanlon, of Angus Glen
Developments, regarding the re-alignment of the walkway system in Angus Glen,
be received;
And
that the request by Angus Glen Developments for amendment to the site plan
agreement with respect to re-alignment of the walkway, be referred to staff for
a report;
And
that the applicant provide conceptual diagrams of the portion of the walkway
proposed adjacent to Warden Avenue, and details of the proposed buffering along
the watercourse, including any paving.
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The
Development Services Committee recessed at 1:00 p.m. and re-convened at the
hour of
1:05
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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PART B
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
R.
Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
G.
McKnight, Senior Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
J. Baird,
Director of Planning
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
T. Lambe,
Manager, Policy Planning
G. McKnight,
Senior Planner
E. Valente,
Zoning Supervisor
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none declared at this time.
3. LOBLAW PROPERTIES LIMITED, 200 BULLOCK
DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPROVAL (SP. 99-011104)
FILE: 10.6
Councillor
Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the site plan application submitted
by Loblaw Properties Limited, 200 Bullock Drive, by nature of owning property
just east of 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.
Sharon Vincent, of Vincent Planning &
Development Consultants Inc., was in attendance representing Loblaw Properties
Limited explaining the request to amend the site plan with respect to
access. Ms. Vincent advised that the
Region of York has rescinded their previous restriction to right-in, right-out
only access to McCowan Road, based on a recent traffic study prepared by the
applicant's consultants and requested two conditions be added to the conditions
of approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation by Sharon Vincent, of
Vincent Planning & Development Consultants Inc., with respect to a proposed
amendment to the site plan agreement by Loblaw Properties Limited, 200 Bullock
Drive, regarding McCowan Road access, be received;
And that correspondence from Paul May, York
Region, dated April 11, 2001, regarding access feasibility for Loblaw
Properties Limited, 200 Bullock Drive, be received;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
sign an amended Site Plan Agreement with Loblaw Properties Limited, 200 Bullock
Drive, with respect to left in/right in/right out access to McCowan Road,
subject to the following conditions # 30 and # 31, as required by York Region:
30. The owner will construct a southbound
left turn collector lane on McCowan Road into the property and the associated
median. The Region will undertake periodic monitoring of the southbound left
turn movement to ensure its ongoing safe operation. In the event the Region
determines, in its sole discretion acting reasonably, that there is a safety
concern with respect to this movement, it will notify the owner and provide the
owner with an opportunity to propose solutions, which will alleviate the
concern. Any reconstruction of the access as a result of these improvements
will be at the sole cost of the owner. In the event that the Region in its sole
discretion acting reasonably, determines that the safety concerns persist, it
may require that the owner alter the access and eliminate the southbound left
turn movement into the property. All costs associated with the change of access
will be the responsibility of the owner.
31. The owner acknowledges that it is aware of
its rights pursuant to section 298 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.M.45
as amended and hereby agrees that it will not be deprived of the means ingress
and egress to and from its property by the elimination of the southbound
entrance into the property and hereby forever waives any rights it has said to
challenge the elimination of this southbound left turn access into the property
under the aforementioned provisions of the Municipal Act or any other basis
whatsoever.
4. SMART GROWTH ULI CONFERENCE AND TOURS
FILE: 10.0
The presentation by staff and Council members
was postponed to a future meeting.
5. FOREST
BAY HOMES LIMITED
EAST OF MORNINGSIDE TRIBUTARY, NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING, AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT 618 RESIDENTIAL UNIT SUBDIVISION
(OP.98-22437, ZO.98-224946, SB.98-224944)
FILES: 10.3, 10.5, 10.7
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to consider
official plan amendment application OP.98-224937, rezoning application
ZO.98-224946, and draft plan of subdivision application SB.98-224944 submitted
by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., to permit a plan of subdivision totaling 618
residential units on lands east of the Morningside Tributary, north of Steeles
Avenue.
6. THE GEORGE PRINGLE JR. HOUSE, 4022
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the George Pringle Jr. House,
4022 Major Mackenzie Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be
approved;
And
that the Clerks 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 this property.
7. THE
ADAM CLENDENEN HOUSE,
9516 9TH LINE (ALSO KNOWN AS 9642 9TH LINE)
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
The Committee noted that the Adam Clendenen
House would be better protected if it was
boarded up.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to
designate the Adam Clendenen House, at 9516 Ninth Line (also known as 9642 9th
Line) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks 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 this
property.
8. THE
WISMER-LUNAU HOUSE, 5884 16TH AVENUE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to
designate the Wismer-Lunau House, at 5884 16th Avenue under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks 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 this
property.
9. THE
LAPP BROTHERS CIDER AND VINEGAR MILL, 7639 REESOR ROAD
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to
designate the Lapp Brothers Cider and Vinegar Mill at 7639 Reesor Road under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks 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 this
property.
10. PROPOSED PUBLIC ART POLICY
FILE: 10.0
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Council endorse staff's request to establish a Steering Committee, prepare
Terms of Reference and hire a consultant to prepare a Public Art Policy for the
Town of Markham;
And
that the Steering Committee include Councillors Shapero, Virgilio, Usman and
Chiu;
And
that this study be funded from the Development Services Capital Account
80-5399-007-005 to an upset limit of $ 25,000.00;
And
that all currently pending, as well as all future requests by individuals,
groups or organizations for permission to place or erect monuments, art works,
or other display objects on publicly owned lands be deferred until the
consultant's study is complete, a staff report has been brought back to Council
for approval, and a Public Art Policy and Process has been formally established
by Council.
11. BLUE JAY DEVELOPMENTS LTD./TOWN OF
MARKHAM
9 STATION LANE, UNIONVILLE,
REZONING APPLICATION
FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF STIVER
MILL (ZA 00 234654), FILE: 10.5
Robert
Swayze, solicitor, representing Blue Jay Developments Ltd., was in attendance
in support of the staff recommendation.
The following were in attendance expressing concern for traffic, visitor parking, maintenance of the buffer
strip and the adverse impact of medical uses:
Mr. Geoff Eades, 14 Station Lane
Mr. Richard Talbot, representing the Village
of Unionville Property Owners Association
(VUPOA)
Ms. Irene Emig, 17 Pavilion Street
Mr. Stu Jacobs, #207, 100 Anna Russell Way -
a member of the Station Lane Project
Committee, representing the Unionville Home
Society, and
Mr. Mark Boehmer, 17 Euclid Street,
representing the Stiver Mill Committee
Mr.
Talbot and Ms. Emig submitted written correspondence.
Committee
discussed the matter at length.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the application for rezoning (ZA 00 234654), as revised, to amend By-law
122-72, as amended, submitted by Blue Jay Development Ltd./Town of Markham for
redevelopment of the Stiver Mill property at 9 Station Lane, Unionville, be
approved, save and except that no medical office use or veterinary office
whatsoever be permitted, and that a proposed Zoning By-law be enacted.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held April 24, 2001 to add the following:
"And
further that the conditions of the agreement be referred to the C.A.O. and Mr.
Swayze for a report to be brought back before Council for consideration."
12. REGION
OF YORK AND MCNALLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
16TH AVENUE SEWER CONTRACT
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION TO NOISE CONTROL BY-LAW 218-89, FILE: 5.10
RECOMMENDATION:
That
an exemption to the Town's Noise Control By-law 218-89 to extend the hours of
work be granted to McNally International Inc. for the construction of the 16th
Avenue Sewer from approximately 9th Line to Stone Mason Drive, be
referred to the Ward Councillor to hold a public information meeting, and be
brought back to the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 1,
2001.
13. REGION OF YORK LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
THE PROPOSED
LAKE ONTARIO SUPPLY VIA DURHAM
WEST, FILE: 13.4
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Region of York’s Environmental Assessment for the Lake Ontario
Water Supply via Durham West be endorsed subject to the following conditions:
a)
the Region consult with
the Town during the detailed design phase of the project to establish
appropriate locations for all transmission mains, wastewater forcemains and
hydro lines and other utilities to be installed within the Town’s road
allowances as apart of this project and to define the extent and nature of
restoration works
b)
the Region consult with
the Town during the detailed design phase of the project to review and revise,
if required, the proposed mitigation measures set out in the EA document and to
establish a program to implement, monitor, modify and maintain the mitigation measures
for the duration of the construction project.
c)
the Region conduct a
Public Information meeting in the Town of Markham prior to the start of construction to provide residents with details of the proposed construction activities, project schedule and
mitigating measures to be implemented.
d)
construction activities
must comply with all relevant Town by-laws including hours of operation, topsoil removal and the placing of
fill materials unless approved otherwise by Council.
e)
the Region submit the
following documents to the Town for review and approval prior to the start of
construction;
- detailed
engineering design drawings for all works within Town road allowances
- traffic
management plans to deal with the
impacts of construction traffic, construction
detours and maintenance and operations traffic required to service the water treatment plant
- tree
preservation plans to address tree removals, protection and replacement
- stormwater
management, erosion and sediment control plans
- Site
Plans for the water treatment facility
- an archaeological and built heritage impact
assessment:
f) the Region review the feasibility of providing a municipal water
connection to the Locust Hill community as a part of this project.
And that Kees Schipper, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
for the Region of York and the
Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch of the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment be advised accordingly.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held April 24, 2001, to replace paragraph (f) as
follows, and add new paragraphs, as follow:
(f) the Region review the
feasibility of providing a municipal water connection to the existing Locust Hill community as a part of
this project.
And That a public meeting, coordinated by the
Ward Councillor be held for the residents in the east end of Markham as soon as
possible;
And that a report be brought back with possible other conditions.
14. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL GUIDELINES FOR
TORMINA HOMES
FILE: 10.0
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the
control guidelines entitled “Architectural Review Guidelines” for Tormina Homes
dated January 31, 2001 attached hereto, be approved.
And further, that staff review methods of ensuring compliance with
architectural guidelines on a town-wide basis, and present a report to the
Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 15, 2001.
15. ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL GUIDELINES FOR VILLAGES OF
FAIRTREE COMMUNITY, FILE: 10.0
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the
control guidelines entitled “Architectural Design Guidelines” for the Villages
of Fairtree Community dated August 2000 attached hereto, be approved.
16. HOOP REALTY, 3760 & 3762 14TH AVENUE
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT
A RESTAURANT (ZA.00-239339)
FILE: 10.5
Staff reviewed the proposal, and described
amendments resulting from the Public Meeting.
Mr. Nick Givalas, 7725 Birchmount Road, Unit
13, requested postponement of this matter, as he had not had sufficient time to
prepare.
Mr. David Rubin, solicitor with Pallett Valo,
representing Hoop Realty, reviewed that previous concerns have been resolved,
and he considered it inappropriate that the matter be deferred.
RECOMMENDATION:
That rezoning application (ZA 00-239339) to
amend By-law 108-81, as amended, submitted by Hoop Realty to permit a
restaurant at 3760 and 3762 14th Avenue, be deferred to the
Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 1, 2001.
17. BOX
GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS (TACC CONSTRUCTION)
NORTH OF FOURTEENTH AVE, WEST OF REESOR ROAD
PROPOSED LAND CONVEYANCE FROM ORC (B/07/01), FILE: 10.12
Council at its meeting held on April 10,
2001, by the adoption of Clause 10 of Report 24, recommended five conditions to
Committee of Adjustment with respect to Application B/07/01 respecting the
conveyance from ORC to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. of a 16.204 hectare (40
acre) landlocked parcel north of 14th Avenue and west of Reesor
Road.
Staff advised that ORC had been consulted regarding
the transfer of valleylands and an additional buffer beyond 10 metres and ORC
are willing to accommodate any arrangement the applicant agrees to.
David Stewart, representing Box Grove Hill
Developments, suggested the transfer is premature, and should be pursued when
the Box Grove Secondary Plan is finalized.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Committee of Adjustment be advised of the following additional condition of
approval being recommended by Council, for Consent Application B/07/01
submitted to the Committee of Adjustment by Box Grove Hill Developments (TACC
Construction) to permit conveyance from Ontario Realty Corporation to Box Grove
Hill Developments Inc. of a 16.204 hectare (40 acre) landlocked parcel north of
14th Avenue and West of Reesor Road, in Part of Lots 7 and 8,
Concession 9:
"6. Conveyance
to the Town of the valleylands, as well as an ecological buffer based on the
application of ecological criteria, pursuant to the Rouge North Management
Plan."
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held April 24, 2001, to reflect the fact that the
Committee of Adjustment be requested to remove condition ‘6’ from the
conditions of approval.
18. 720168
ONTARIO INC., TOWN & COUNTRY BMW
22, 42, & 62 HELEN AVE. AT KENNEDY ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
(OP.00-244184, ZA.00-24187,
SC.00-244195) TO PERMIT AUTOMOBILE
SALES AND MIXED USES, FILES: 10.3, 10.5, 10.6
Committee had before
it a report dated April 17, 2001 from the Development Services Commission
entitled "720168 Ontario Inc., Town & Country BMW, 22, 42 & 62
Helen Avenue at Kennedy Road, Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan
Approval (OP.00-244184, ZA.00-24187, SC.00-244195) to Permit Automobile Sales
and Mixed Uses".
Committee also had
before it a letter dated February 21, 2001 from Mr. J. H. Cochrane, President
of Town and Country BMW, clarifying statements made at the Public Meeting held
on February 20, 2001 and a letter dated April 16, 2001 from Eric and Maria
Tonks requesting clarification of certain matters.
Ms. Annie McKinnon,
Village of Unionville Property Owners Association (VUPOA), was in attendance
expressing concerns.
Mr.
Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, was also in attendance expressing concerns.
Mr.
Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons was in attendance on behalf of the applicant
in support of staff's recommendations.
Mr. Cochrane, the applicant, was also in attendance in support of the
application.
Committee
discussed the matter at length and presented amendments to the staff
recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
application for an Official Plan Amendment (OP.00-244184) incorporating a site
specific amendment to Secondary Plan PD34-1, submitted by Town & Country
BMW Ltd. to permit a vehicle sales establishment and residential uses at the
north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue, be approved;
And that
application ZA.00-244187 to
amend Zoning By-laws 304-87, 122-72
and 177-96 submitted by Town
& Country BMW Ltd. to permit a vehicle
sales establishment, mixed-uses and residential uses, and to prohibit a second
vehicle sales establishment, at the north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Helen
Avenue be approved, and the implementing By-laws be enacted;
And that the
corresponding application for Site
Plan Approval SC.00-244195 for a vehicle sales establishment be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1.
That the owner enter
into a site plan agreement with the Town;
2.
That site plan approval
lapse after a period of three (3) years commencing April 17, 2001, in
the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
3.
That the site plan
agreement provide for payment by the owner of all applicable fees, recoveries
and development charges;
4.
That the site plan
agreement require the owner to deposit a Letter of Credit and enter into a
services-in-lieu agreement for construction of a sidewalk on Kennedy Road and
the extension of a sanitary sewer to Helen Avenue;
5.
That the site plan
agreement require the owner to deposit a Letter of Credit and enter into a
front-ending agreement with the Town and other South Unionville developers for
the installation of the ultimate stormwater management facility and storm
outlet;
6.
That the site plan
agreement provide for the owner’s obligation to reconstruct Helen Avenue to the
east limit of the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering, and indemnify the Town against loss of access during construction;
7.
That the site plan
agreement provide for the conveyance to the Town of any required road widenings
of Helen Avenue, any lands required for the future South Unionville Avenue, and
an easement for a potential interim stormwater management facility on the
mixed-use and townhouse blocks;
8.
That the site plan
agreement contain provisions that prohibit the use of audible and visual
annoyances such as outdoor paging systems, car alarms, inappropriate lighting
levels, and promotional banners, flags, etc.
9.
That the site plan agreement
contain provisions for satisfying the requirements of Town departments and
authorized public agencies;
10.
That final plans provide
for a minimum 6 metre landscape strip between Helen Avenue and the outdoor
vehicle storage area, and landscaping elements satisfactory to the Commissioner
of Development services;
11.
That final plans provide
accesses to Helen Avenue that are configured to prevent east-bound turns, and
dedicate one of the access points to the exiting of delivery trucks;
12.
That the site plan agreement
contain provisions requiring that delivery trucks off-load vehicles on-site
rather than on public roads; and
13.
That prior to execution
of the site plan agreement, the owner shall submit final site plan, elevation
and landscape drawings, complying with all requirements of the Town and
authorized public agencies, prepared to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services.
14. That the
site plan agreement contain provisions that require the operator of the vehicle
sales establishment to use best efforts to prohibit test driving of vehicles on
Helen Avenue;
And
that staff review correspondence
from Eric and Maria Tonks, dated April 16, 2001, and present to Council at its
meeting scheduled for April 24, 2001, any appropriate amendments to the site
plan to address the issues identified in the correspondence;
And further
that a sign variance be approved to permit the “BMW tower signage”, subject to
refinements to be illustrated on the final site plan and elevations.
And further that
staff consult with TRCA and provide clarification to Council at its meeting
scheduled for April 24, 2001, on whether the watercourse on the subject
property is a ditch or an intermittent stream;
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The
Development Services Committee recessed at the hour of 4:20 p.m. and reconvened
at the hour of 7:15 p.m.
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Public Meeting
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
T.
Lambe, Manager, Policy Planning
V.
Shuttleworth, Project Co-ordinator
G.
McKnight, Senior Planner
D.
Miller, Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:15 p.m. in the Council
Chambers with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
19. TOWN
OF MARKHAM, NORTH SIDE OF 14TH AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS USES, TO RECOGNIZE
SCHOOL PROPERTY, AND TO DELETE PARK DESIGNATION (OP.01-102884), FILE: 10.3
Councillor
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed Official Plan
amendment for the Armadale West Industrial Area, by nature of having acted for
one of the owners of one of the subject properties, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an
application initiated by the Town to amend Markham Official Plan to redesignate
lands located on the north side of 14th Avenue, east of Father Michael
McGivney Secondary School and west of the existing industrial subdivision on
Travail Road, from Urban residential to Industrial, and to permit Business
Corridor Area uses along the 14th Avenue frontage, permit General
Industrial Area uses to the north, delete park designations, and to recognize
the adjacent secondary school property.
Committee was
advised that 77 notices were mailed on March 28, 2001 and notice was published
in the Markham Economist & Sun on March 27, 2001. Two written submissions have been received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
following correspondence with respect to the applications submitted by the Town
of Markham for the Armadale West Industrial Area, be received:
-Letter dated
April 4, 2001 from Sahir Jamal, 64 Walden Street, in objection.
-E-mail dated
April 12, 2001 from Constantine Karbaliotis, 58 Walden Street - in objection.
Geoff
McKnight, Senior Planner, gave a brief overview of the proposal and provided
background summary of the Employment Lands Study. He reviewed discussions with the subject land owners who are
generally in agreement with the proposal, and outlined the zoning, site plan
and studies that will be required for the properties to be developed on a
site-specific basis.
The
following were in attendance in objection to the application:
-Constantine
Karbaliotis, 58 Walden Street
-Sahir
Jamal, 64 Walden Street
-Rita
Haly, 66 Walden Street
Ms.
Haly also submitted a petition in objection signed by 74 residents.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 17, 2001, with respect to the
Town-initiated application to amend the Markham Official Plan to redesignate
lands located on the north side of 14th Avenue, east of Father
Michael McGivney Secondary School, and west of the existing industrial
subdivision on Travail Road, from Urban Residential to Industrial, and to amend
the Secondary Plan to permit Business Corridor Area uses along the 14th
Avenue frontage, permit General Industrial Area uses to the north, delete park
designation, and to recognize the adjacent secondary school property, be
received;
And
that the Town-initiated application to amend the Markham Official Plan
(OP.01-102884) to redesignate lands located on the north side of 14th
Avenue, east of Father Michael McGivney Secondary School, and west of the
existing industrial subdivision on Travail Road, be deferred, and combined with
the town-wide Employment Land Study.
20. SIXTEENTH-WARDEN LIMITED
WEST OF WARDEN AVE., SOUTH OF
WILLOW CREEK DRIVE
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(SU.00-240519, ZA.00-240428),
FILES: 10.5, 10.7
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
applicatons submitted by Sixteenth-Warden Limited for a proposed residential
plan of subdivision and for a zoning by-law amendment for the development of a
53 lot residential subdivision on the west side of Warden Avenue, south of
Willow Creek Drive and Bernadotte Drive.
Committee was
advised that 76 notices were mailed on March 28, 2001 and three public meeting
signs were posed March 28, 2001. Seven
written submissions were received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
following correspondence with respect to the applications submitted by
Sixteenth-Warden Limited for a residential plan of subdivision to be located
west of Warden Avenue, south of Willow Creek Drive, be received:
-Letter dated
March 22, 2001 from Peter A. Vesa, 36 Cachet Parkway - in objection.
-Letter dated
April 2, 2001 from Lesley Divers, President, Devils Elbow Ratepayers
Association in objection
-Letter dated
April 3, 2001 from Ron Farmer, 2 Devon Court, submitting signatures of 19
residents, in objection
-K.L. Man and
Sally Man, 10 Allen Manor, in objection
Angela Tam and
Kam Won Tam, 23 Allen Manor, in objection
-Lung Chi
Keung, 19 Walnut Glen Place, in objection
-Mr.
Shahmelikian, 16 Allen Manor, in objection
-Petition
dated April 3, 2001 and signed by 12 residents, in objection
-E-mail dated
April 11, 2001 from Joseph Wan, 34 Richard Person Drive, in objection.
Dave Miller,
Planner, gave a brief overview of the proposal, reviewing the location,
surrounding uses, and previous proposals in 1984 for 18 lots, and in 1995 for
20 lots. He advised the plan of subdivision had been revised to include three
cul-de-sacs, as a result of area residents' concerns. The TRCA is currently
reviewing the proposal.
The following
were in attendance to reiterate concerns and express objection to the proposal:
-Jim
MacDonald, 11 Cachet Parkway
-Bruce Schie,
5 Bernadotte Drive
-Nadia Lui, 41
Cachet Parkway
-Madge
LeGrice, 9469 Warden Avenue
-Ivor Hughes,
3 Willowcreek Drive
-Leslie
Divers, 55 Glenridge Drive, President of Devil's Elbow Ratepayers Association
-Ron Farmer, 3
Devon Court
-Peter Vesa,
36 Cachet Parkway
-Glenn De
Baeremaeker, of Save the Rouge Valley System (written subjection also received)
-Douglas
Taylor, 14 Bernadotte Drive
-Richard
Deacon, 9 Old Farm Lane
-Kenneth Dion,
8995 Ashburn Road, Whitby
The Committee
discussed at length the proposal.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Record of the Public Meeting held on April 17, 2001, with respect to
applications for Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (SU.00-24519,
ZA.00-240428) submitted by Sixteenth-Warden Limited for development of a 53 lot
subdivision west of Warden Avenue and south of Willow Creek Drive, be received;
And that the
application for Plan of Subdivision (SU.00-24519) submitted by Sixteenth-Warden
Limited for development of a 53 lot subdivision west of Warden Avenue and south
of Willow Creek Drive, be denied;
And that the
application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA.00-240428) submitted by
Sixteenth-Warden Limited for development of a 53 lot subdivision west of Warden
Avenue and south of Willow Creek Drive, be denied.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held April 24, 2001, to add the following:
And that staff
be directed to consult with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Streams,
and the Rouge Park Alliance, and provide a report to the Development Services
Committee with respect to protecting the Carlton Creek area, west of Warden
Avenue and south of Willow Creek Drive.
ADJOURNMENT