MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-03-07
Meeting No. 6
All Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor
G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor
D. Horchik
PART A - 11:30
a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
Regrets
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J.
Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J.
Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
A.
Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
J.
Sales, Commissioner of Community Services
C.
Bird, Manager, Plan Review
J.
Bosomworth, Manager, Strategy and Innovation
M.
Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
C.
Conrad, Town Solicitor
S.
Chait, Director, Economic Development
G.
Day, Planner
R.
Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
L.
Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning
I. James, Senior Planner, Urban Design
B.
Karumanchery, Manager, East District
R.
Kendall, Manager, Central District
T.
Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research
N.
Pileggi, Planner
V.
Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design
N.
Surti, Planner
E.
Valente, Supervisor of Zoning
M.
Vanberkum, Assistant Town Solicitor
M.
Wouters, Senior Planner
J.
Wright, Director, Building Standards
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 11:35 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor D. Horchik in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST – None declared
The Committee
welcomed Councillor K. Usman’s daughter, who has recently graduated, and will
soon be moving to Pakistan and getting married.
1. YMCA STREET NAMING (10.14)
Badhur Madhami of the Board of
the Directors, and Kathy Ann White, both representing the YMCA, were in attendance
to support naming the former access road to the Unionville GO Station as “YMCA Boulevard”. They emphasised the commitment of
the YMCA to the community, and the benefits that naming the road would provide
in awareness for the location.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation by Badhur Madhami or the
Board of Directors, and Kathy Ann White, both representing the YMCA, regarding
the naming of the YMCA street, be received;
And that the former access road to the Unionville GO Station be
named YMCA Boulevard.
CARRIED
2. CONVEYANCE OF ACCESS EASEMENTS
TO SERVE HERITAGE HOUSES ON
BLOCKS 62 AND 63,
PLAN 65M-3837 IN THE BOX GROVE
COMMUNITY (8.1)
Report Figures
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled “Conveyance of access
easements to serve heritage houses on Blocks 62 and 63, Plan 65M-3837 in the Box
Grove Community” dated March 07, 2006, be received;
And that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute all documents for the conveyance of access easements over portions of
Block 70, Plan 65M-3837, described as Parts 1 and 3 on Plan 65R-28650, to
accommodate access to Blocks 62 and 63 heritage houses located at the northwest
corner of 14th Avenue / 9th Line By-Pass and registered
on Plan 65M-3837 for nominal consideration, in a form satisfactory to the
Director of Engineering and Town Solicitor;
And
that staff be directed to undertake the necessary steps to give effect to this
recommendation.
CARRIED
3. FINAL ASSUMPTION
RESIDENTIAL PLANS OF
SUBDIVISION (10.7)
Memo
Rec
By-law
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
Whereas by Memorandum dated
February 6, 2006, the Director of Engineering advised that the guarantee period
for Registered Plans 65M-3297, 65M-3189, 65M-3243, 65M-3244, 65M-3507, 65M-3327
and 65R-14545 has expired and all conditions of their respective subdivision
agreements have been complied with;
Now therefore be it resolved
that the services in the following subdivisions be assumed:
Eastpine Kennedy-Steeles
Limited
and Ricenberg Developments Limited 65M-3297
Farrita Enterprises Inc. 65M-3189
Di Poce Brothers Corporation 65M-3243,
65M-3244
and
65M-3507
Rouge Fairways Development
Corp. 65M-3327
(Gorvette Drive) Parts 1, 2 and 3 65R-14545
And that the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the
subdivision agreements;
And further that the necessary
by-laws be enacted to establish roads within the subdivisions as part of the
highways of the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
4. UPDATE TO THE SECONDARY PLAN
FOR THE CORNELL COMMUNITY
(10.3)
Report Fig
1 AppA Maps
Staff provided an overview of the update to the
Secondary Plan for the Cornell Community. The intent is to bring the Plan into
conformity with provincial and regional policy directions and integrate other
current initiatives, as well as to finalize the location and total parkland
open space and to respond to developers requests for grade related housing not
served by rear lanes.
Staff displayed the updated Parks and Open Space
Plan, the draft Land Use Plan and the Cornell Centre District Plan. Cornell is
currently 100% lane-based, but requests have been received to permit
“front-loaded” housing. Staff will continue to discuss this matter with
developers and may bring forward an amendment in the future. Policies have been
included for sustainable development.
The next steps will be to release the draft
Secondary Plan to the public and hold a Community Open House followed by a
statutory Public Meeting.
Committee discussed Rouge Park lands, wildlife corridors, and
employment areas, and suggested that a work session by held on the Secondary
Plan.
Gary Atkins, 78 Spring Meadow Avenue, stated that
although he recognizes that this is a preliminary exercise, the community has
concerns about the time frame for the process. Public consultation should take
at least six months to allow time for a thorough review, and consideration
should be given to forming an advisory group modeled after the Markham Centre
Group.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That the deputation by Garry
Atkins, with comments regarding the Secondary Plan for the Cornell Community,
be received;
And that the staff report
entitled “Update to the Secondary Plan for the Cornell Community” dated March
7, 2006, be received;
And that the draft updated
Secondary Plan for the Cornell community, attached as Appendix “A” to the staff
report, be received;
And that the draft updated
Secondary Plan for the Cornell community be circulated to agencies and to
landowners within the Planning District and released for public review
and comment;
And that staff be authorized
to schedule a community open house and a statutory Public Meeting to consider
the updated Secondary Plan for the Cornell community;
And that Council request the
Provincial Ministry of Transportation and the Region of York to expedite the
transfer of jurisdiction of the section of Highway 7 between 9th
Line and Reesor Road to the Region of York in order to apply Regional arterial
road standards to facilitate the development of a compact, mixed-use, pedestrian
friendly and transit supportive node along this section of Highway 7 in
accordance with Provincial and Regional policy;
And that Mr. R. Hanmer,
Regional Director Central Region, Ministry of Transportation, and Mr. B.
Macgregor, Commissioner of Transportation and Works, Region of York, be advised
accordingly;
And that staff bring forward a recommendation regarding composition of
a working group to be formed to work with staff regarding finalization and
implementation of the Secondary Plan for the Cornell Planning District;
And that it be
populated with membership including, but not limited to, representatives of:
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Cornell residents
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East end residents
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The Markham Stouffville Hospital
- York Region District School Board
- York Rapid Transit
Program
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Land owners
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Developers
-
York Region Planning staff
-
Members of Council
-
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
CARRIED
5. HIGHGLEN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
5002 14TH AVENUE, OFFICIAL
PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE
PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF A
SINGLE DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A
PRIVATE SCHOOL
(OP 05 016647, ZA 05 016645
& SC 05 016642) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report 1 2 3 4 A B
Staff reviewed the concerns of the residents from
the Public Meeting and Community Information Meetings and the ways in which the
applicant has attempted to address the concerns, such as the provision of
additional on-site parking and an internal garbage room.
Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Limited, representing
the applicant, Highglen Christian Montessori School, displayed the site plan and
outlined the revised proposal. He discussed the garbage issues, traffic
patterns, parking, noise mitigation, buffering, tree preservation, the location
of the play area, and efforts to minimize impacts. He advised that a chain link
fence can also be installed, if necessary.
Mihai Popovici, 4 Tormina Court, lives behind the subject property,
and was also speaking on behalf of other residents. He stated his opinion that
their concerns have not been addressed including mitigation of the noise from
the children, pollution from idling engines, impacts on property values, and
traffic from Redkey Drive.
Melville Garvida, 7 Redkey Drive, spoke of his concerns for safety
issues with respect to the busy streets
and parking, and suggested that it is not a suitable site for a school. He
questioned the potential for future expansion of the school.
The Committee acknowledged that the applicant has
worked hard to accommodate the residents, but had concern for the protection of
the neighbourhood.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the deputations by Mihai Popovici and
Melville Garvida in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments, Files OP 05 016647 and ZA 05 0166445 submitted by Highglen
Christian Montessori School for 5002 14th Avenue, be received;
* And that the Official
Plan Amendment application (OP 05 016647) submitted by Highglen Christian
Montessori School to permit the conversion of a single detached residential
dwelling to a Private School at 5002 14th Avenue, on the north side
of 14th Avenue between Redkey Drive and Tillie Square, be denied;
And that the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 05 016645) to amend By-law 90-81, as amended,
submitted by Highglen Christian Montessori School to permit the conversion of a
single detached residential dwelling to a Private School at 5002 14th
Avenue, on the north side of 14th Avenue between Redkey Drive and
Tillie Square, be denied;
And that the Site Plan application (SC 05 016642)
submitted by Highglen Christian Montessori School to permit the conversion of a
single detached residential dwelling to a Private School at 5002 14th
Avenue, on the north side of 14th Avenue between Redkey Drive and
Tillie Square, be denied.
CARRIED
* Motion was Lost
at Council meeting held March 21, 2006.
6. YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
44 MAIN STREET SOUTH,
UNIONVILLE
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR MARKHAM
CENTRE HIGH SCHOOL
FOR ATHLETICS AND HEALTHY
LIVING (SC 05 022671) (10.6)
Report Maps Letter Conditions
Staff discussed phasing, access, and school bus
operations. Committee requested that north-bound busses and construction
vehicles on Main Street be restricted, if possible.
Ralph Benson, Superintendent of Corporate Planning
with York Region District School Board,
confirmed that the north-bound busses would be restricted as much as
possible. Mr. Benson presented
elevations of the proposed building.
Committee discussed valley lands, tree
preservation, use of permeable materials, and sustainability issues. It was
suggested that the Town and Region’s biodiesel purchasing partnership be
extended to the Board, for use in their busses.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the report dated March
7, 2006,
entitled “York
Region District School Board,
Application for Site Plan Approval - Markham Centre High School for Athletics and Healthy Active Living at 44 Main Street Unionville” be received;
And
that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban
Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan
agreement. Site Plan approval is issued
only when the Director has signed the site plan;
And that the Site Plan
application (SC 05 022671) submitted by York Region District School Board to
construct the Markham Centre High School for Athletics and Healthy Active
Living, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions
attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report, as amended
with respect to school bus restrictions on Main Street Unionville;
And that the owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town,
containing all requirements of the Town, York Region, TRCA and other public agencies,
including providing any financial securities required;
And that this endorsement shall lapse and site plan
approval will not be issued, after a
period of three years commencing March 7, 2006, in the event that the site plan
agreement is not executed within that period;
And that staff be authorized to
pursue the necessary agreement to acquire an easement for District Energy, from
the adjacent property owners to the south of the school site, and that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such an agreement in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
Public Meeting – to Council
7. 1191373 ONTARIO INC., 7200 MARKHAM ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
A DEPARTMENT STORE (GIANT TIGER) (ZA 05 027205) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 05 027205,
submitted by 1191373 Ontario Inc. to permit a department store at 7200 Markham Road.
Committee was advised that 86
notices were mailed on February 15, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on February 15, 2006. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues.
Committee
directed that consideration be given to additional landscaping and buffering to
improve the interface with adjacent properties, and with respect to the
proposed material colour, and that the Committee be updated by presentation or
by staff memo, regarding the revised site plan.
Harry
Froussios of Zelinka Priamo Ltd., representing the applicant, 1191373 Ontario
Inc. acknowledged the concerns of the Committee and agreed to continue to work
with staff and the Town to address the concerns. The key issue is timing, and
the applicant requested that this matter proceed to the next Council meeting.
Moved
by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
the Development Services Commission report dated February 7, 2006, entitled
“Preliminary Report, 1191371 Ontario Inc., Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a General Merchandise Department Store (Giant Tiger) within
an existing building” be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on March 7, 2006, with respect to
the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, be received;
And
that the application by 1191373 Ontario Inc. for an amendment to Zoning By-law
90-81, as amended, be approved;
And
that the applications by 1191373 Ontario Inc. for an amendment to Zoning By-law
90-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice;
And that the Committee be advised of revisions to the site plan.
CARRIED
8. DRAFT SECONDARY PLAN FOR THE
404 NORTH PLANNING DISTRICT
(MI 459) (10.3)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Draft Secondary Plan for the 404 North
Planning District, File MI 459.
Committee was advised that 78
notices were mailed on February 23, 2006, and three Public Meeting signs
were posted on February 13, 2006. Committee received written
submissions from:
1. Aaron Platt of Strikeman Elliott, representing the property
owners of 2705 19th Avenue, dated February
15, 2006,
with concerns.
2. Aaron Platt of Strikeman Elliott, representing the property
owners of 2705 19th Avenue, dated March 7,
2006, with
concerns.
3. Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Vetmar
Limited, with concerns.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues.
Committee
discussed the road system, and was advised that the required Environmental
Assessment for the area will determine the best road patterns. The
Environmental Management Study will address issues such as impacts from
commercial uses, salt and run-off from the pavement, pesticide use, car
emissions, and the treatment of the valley lands. Provisions have been made for
the woodlot and buffer, and alternatives to the traditional stormwater
management system may be considered. Committee emphasised the importance of
transit and sustainability initiatives.
Jim
Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Vetmar Limited, made a deputation
to the Committee in support of block townhouses throughout the development; the
extension of the Community Amenity Area
along the west side of Woodbine Avenue and inclusion of a residential
(boutique) hotel within the designation; and that the collector road structure
be realigned as shown in OPA 113.
Staff
reviewed the reasoning behind the report recommendations, and advised that an
update will be provided on the issues identified.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the written submissions
from Aaron Platt of Strikeman Elliott, representing the property owners of 2705
19th Avenue, and from Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd.,
representing Vetmar Limited with concerns regarding the proposed Draft Secondary
Plan for the 404 North Planning District, File MI 459, be received;
And that the deputation by Jim
Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Vetmar Limited with concerns regarding the proposed Draft
Secondary Plan for the 404 North Planning District, File MI 459, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on March 7 2006 with respect to the proposed
Official Plan Amendment incorporating the Highway 404 North Secondary Plan be received;
And that staff finalize the proposed Official Plan Amendment
incorporating the Highway 404 North Secondary Plan and submit it to Council for
adoption;
And that the adopted Official Plan Amendment be submitted to the Region
of York and that the Region be requested to approve the Amendment.
CARRIED
9. 1113899 ONTARIO LTD., 23 WATER STREET
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
FOUR RESIDENTIAL LOTS (ZA 03
112248) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 03 112248,
submitted by 1113899 Ontario Ltd. to permit four residential lots at 23 Water Street.
Committee was advised that 98
notices were mailed on February 15, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on February 10, 2006. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues. In response to questions from the Committee staff confirmed
that storm water issues can be dealt with by site plan and Committee of
Adjustment processes.
David
Johnston, Architect, representing the applicant, 1113899 Ontario Limited, was
in attendance to answer questions.
Prescott
Harrison of the Board of Directors, Water Street seniors building, stated that he
was not opposed to the proposal, but had concerns for parking issues. Mr.
Harrison requested that a no parking zone be established on Water Street to ensure uninhibited access for
emergency vehicles and the residents of the seniors building.
Mr.
Johnston suggested an abundance of parking is provided in the area, and the
prohibition of parking may be detrimental. Staff suggested sufficient parking
will be provided on the subject properties, and recommended monitoring the
situation before prohibiting parking.
Mr.
Johnston confirmed that the coach houses proposed over the garages will not be
separate or additional units.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the deputation by
Prescott Harrison of the Board of Directors for the Water Street Seniors
Building, with concerns regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA
03 112248, submitted by 1113899 Ontario Ltd. for 23 Water Street, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission Report dated January 24, 2006 entitled “Preliminary Report,
Zoning Amendment, 1113899 Ontario Limited, 23 Water Street, Markham, ZA 03 112248” be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on March 7 2006 with respect
to the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be received;
And that the application by 1113899
Ontario Limited to amend By-law 1229 be approved;
And further that the proposed
amendment to By-law 1229 be enacted without further notice;
And that staff monitor and review
traffic flow and parking issues once the project is complete.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by Development Services Committee on March 7, 2006:
10. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD.,
DENISON STREET AND MARKHAM
ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING
TO PERMIT SEMI-DETACHED AND
TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT (OP 03 117651, ZA
03 117641) (10.3, 10.5)
As requested by Development Services Committee on February
21, 2006, Deborah
Wylie of Armstrong Goldberg Hunter, representing Forest Bay Homes Ltd., presented
coloured elevations of the proposal at Denison Street and Markham Road.
Staff was requested to review TRCA comments with
Councillor Shapero.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the presentation by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., to
display elevations for the proposal for semi-detached and townhouse development
at Denison Street and Markham Road, be received.
CARRIED
11. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION DAY (10.16)
Staff gave an overview of the events planned to
observe Creativity and Innovation Day during the week of April
15 - 21, 2006.
This initiative was founded in Toronto in 2001, and is now celebrated in
46 countries world-wide. The Committee expressed appreciation for this project,
and requested that information be conveyed to the Mayor’s Youth Task Force.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the staff presentation regarding Creativity
and Innovation Day, be received.
CARRIED
12. SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS (10.6)
Staff outlined the Site Plan Approval process, as
revised in accordance with Bill 124 requirements. Committee discussed time
frames, and the implications of “approval in principle”. Although the revised
process is in place, staff will be reviewing it with the Developers Round Table
in March, and will continue to work with the Region of York to coordinate
processes.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the staff presentation regarding the Site
Plan Approval process, be received.
CARRIED
13. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff
were presented with service awards:
Keith Lewis,
Captain, Fire and Emergency Services – 30 years
Stuart Taylor,
Director, Strategic Services – 20 years
Ron Lepage,
Technician, Markham Theatre – 15 years
Dereje Tafesse,
Roads Technician, Operations – 10 years
Fery Vaghei,
Compliance Clerk, Plan Examination – 10 years
Michael Larbi,
Asset Management Technician, Asset Management – 5 years
Shawn Erion,
Arborist, Operations, Forestry – 5 years
Nilesh Surti,
Planner 2, Planning and Urban Design – 5 years
Karen Lin, Building
Inspector I, Building Inspections – 5 years
Paul Wealleans,
Director, Revenues, Financial Services – 5 years
Barbara Cribbett,
Treasurer, Financial Services – 5 years
Simon Hung, Capital
Works Engineer, Engineering – 3 years
Sugunkumar Rao,
Manager, Technology, Information and Technology Services – 3 years
Tina Roberge,
Administrative Assistant, Planning and Urban Design – 3 years
Donna Harris,
Administrative Assistant, Engineering – 3 years
Andrew Hubbard,
Senior Provincial Offences Officer, By-law Enforcement & Licensing – 3 yrs
Lorenzo Mele,
Traffic Demand Management Coordinator, Engineering – 3 years
Victoria McGrath,
Manager, Environmental Leadership, Strategic Services – 3 years
George Phillips,
Manager, Markham Museum – 3 years
Lily Ng, Cashier,
Revenue, Tax, and Cash Management – 3 years
Jeffrey Rahim,
Provincial Offences Officer I, By-law Enforcement & Licensing – 3 years
Kenton Mortson,
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Service – 3 years
Wayne Webster,
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Service – 3 years
Brad Evans,
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Service – 3 years
Glen Lindensmith,
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Service – 3 years
Jeremy Acton,
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Service – 3 years
14. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL
68 CACHET PARKWAY (10.0)
Ed Martin, 70 Cachet Parkway, made a
deputation to the Committee on behalf of himself and the Devil’s Elbow
Ratepayers Association, and expressed concern for the impact on the character
of the neighbourhood, and the precedent that may be set by the proposed
severance at 68 Cachet Parkway. The
Consent Application had been denied by the Committee of Adjustment, and the
decision had been appealed by the applicant to the Ontario Municipal Board. Mr.
Martin requested that Council support
the residents at the OMB hearing.
Staff advised that a report will be forthcoming.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the deputation by Ed Martin on behalf of himself and the Devil’s
Elbow Ratepayers Association, regarding the appeal to the Ontario Municipal
Board with respect to 68 Cachet Parkway, be received.
CARRIED
15. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 15, 2006 (16.39)
Feb
15
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham
Committee meeting held February 15, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
16. MARKHAM PUBLIC
ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 20, 2006 (16.34)
Feb
20
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Markham Public Art
Advisory Committee meeting held February 20, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
17. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
Council be advised that in accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and
additional site specific delegations authorized by Development Services
Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and
Urban Design have
approved applications listed in the report dated March 7, 2006.
CARRIED
18. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 28, 2006 TO FEBRUARY 10, 2006 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That Committee receive the
report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of January 28, 2006 to February 10, 2006” and
direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined
in the report.
CARRIED
19. ROCCO AND DORA CUOPPOLO, 20 RIVER BEND
ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT TWO
RESIDENTIAL LOTS (ZA 05
027077) (10.5)
Report 1
2
3
4
5
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff report entitled: “Preliminary Report: Rocco and Dora
Cuoppolo. Application to amend the
zoning by-law to permit 2 residential lots, 20 River Bend Road (ZA 05-027077) be received;
And that a Public Meeting be
held to consider the zoning amendment application (ZA 05-027077), once a site
plan has been submitted demonstrating the surveyed top of bank and an
associated appropriate buffer to the satisfaction of the Town and the TRCA.
CARRIED
20. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., 7330 MARKHAM ROAD
GROUND SIGN VARIANCE
(05-013949) (2.16.2)
Report
Staff gave an overview of the
application for a second ground sign on the subject property.
Deborah Wylie of Armstrong
Goldberg Hunter, representing Forest Bay Homes, explained the details of the
proposal.
Committee considered the
impact of the corner feature on the efficient placement of a single sign, the
possibility of a severance which would allow a second sign, and the possible
trade-off of the permitted sign on Denison Street. Committee also discussed the
numerous requests received for similar variances and the need for consistency.
Committee agreed to defer this
matter, and requested information on any other similar situations.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the deputation by Deborah Wylie of Armstrong
Goldberg Hunter, representing Forest Bay Homes Ltd., be received;
And that the ground sign
variance, application # 05-013949, submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., be deferred to allow staff and the applicant time to consider alternate
signage arrangements.
CARRIED
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21. LEGAL MATTERS (10.13, 10.6)
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 4:00 p.m. to discuss legal matters.
CARRIED
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 4:30
p.m.
CARRIED
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PART C
Public
Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
Regrets
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R.
Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
B.
Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator
T.
Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research
N.
Pileggi, Planner
G.
Sellars, Senior Planner
V.
Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST – None declared
Councillor J. Virgilio
introduced two visitors from Laval, Quebec, Madame Céline Bilodeau of Laval Technopole and Madame
Francine Cabral, General Manager of the Chambre of Commerce.
See also: # 7, 8, and 9.
22. WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY PROPOSED PLANS
OF SUBDIVISION
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS:
- MACKENZIE BUILDERS AND
DEVELOPERS LTD.,
SU 02 116539 (19TM-02012) ZA 05 024405
- DANVEST WISMER INVESTMENTS
LTD.,
SU 02 114206 (19TM-02009) ZA 02 114202
- AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS
LTD.,
SU 02 110218 (19TM-02003) ZA 02 110220
- 16TH AND MCCOWAN HOLDINGS
LTD.,
SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011) ZA 02 115894
- MATTAMY (ROBINSON CREEK)
LTD.,
SU 03 113679 (19TM-03008) ZA 03 113693
- BRAWLEY MANOR CORPORATION,
SU 02 115478 (19TM-02010) ZA 02 115483
- WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS
INC.,
SU 02 113757 (19TM-02008) ZA 02 113879
- 1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED,
SU 02 118676 (19TM-02016) ZA 02 118669 (10.5,
10.7)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Plans of Subdivision and implementing Zoning
By-law amendments for the Wismer Commons Community.
Committee was advised
regarding notice, as follows:
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Wismer Markham Developments: 174
notices were mailed on February 15, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on February 13, 2006
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1039954 Ontario Limited: 174
notices were mailed on February 15, 2006, and a Public meeting sign was
posted on February 13, 2006
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Danvest Wismer Investments Inc.: 182 notices were mailed on February
15, 2006,
and a Public meeting sign was posted on February 13, 2006
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Mackenzie Builders and Developers Ltd.: 182 notices were mailed on February
15, 2006,
and a Public meeting sign was posted on February 12, 2006
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Brawley Manor Corporation: 101notices were mailed on February
15, 2006,
and a Public meeting sign was posted on February 10, 2006
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Amber Plains Investments Ltd.: 445 notices were mailed on February
15, 2006,
and a Public meeting sign was posted on February 10, 2006
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16th Avenue and McCowan Holdings Ltd.: 445
notices were mailed on February 15, 2006, and a Public meeting sign was
posted on February 10, 2006
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Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd.: 174 notices were mailed on February
15, 2006,
and a Public meeting sign was posted on February 13, 2006
Committee received written
submissions from:
1.
Tomasz Czernecki, 24 Clarry Street, with concerns regarding the
development by Brawley Manor Corporation
2.
Maureen Chung, 171 Roy Rainey Avenue, with concerns regarding Amber
Plains Investments Ltd.
3.
Theo and Angela Ashmede, 2 Trailsbrook Terrace, in objection to Amber
Plains Investments Ltd.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposals, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues.
Sal
Crimi of S.C. Land Management Corp., representing Amber Plains Investments Ltd.
displayed
elevations for that development.
Holly
Clune, 808 Bur Oak Avenue, spoke in opposition to commercial
development across the road from her residence, expressing concerns for traffic
and the potential for vacant shops.
Nirmala
Persaud-Armstrong, President of the Wismer Ratepayers Association, advised that
the Association is working with the developers on issues of concern.
Staff
advised that the plans for Wismer have always included provisions for retail
uses within a medium density zone, and that Council endorses more neighbourhood
commercial uses.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the written submissions
from Tomasz Czernecki, with concerns regarding the development by Brawley Manor
Corporation, and from Maureen Chung, and Theo and Angela Ashmede, with concerns
regarding the development by Amber Plains Investments Ltd., be received;
And that the deputations by Holly
Clune and Nirmala Persaud-Armstrong, President of the Wismer Ratepayers
Association, with comments regarding the proposed Plans of Subdivision and
implementing Zoning By-law amendments for the Wismer Common Community, be
received;
And that the Record of
the Public Meeting held on March
7, 2005 with respect to the following applications for draft plan
of subdivision approval and amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, be
received:
Mackenzie
Builders and Developers Ltd.
South of Major Mackenzie Drive at Roy Rainey Avenue
SU 02 116539
(19TM-02012), ZA 05 024405
Danvest
Wismer Investments Ltd.
North of
Castlemore Avenue on the east side of Roy Rainey Avenue and west of Roy Rainey Avenue on the north side
of Castlemore Avenue
SU 02 114206
(19TM-02009), ZA 02 114202
Amber Plain
Investments Ltd.
South of Bur
Oak Avenue west of Roy Rainey Avenue
SU 02 110218
(19TM-02003), ZA 02 110220
16th
and McCowan Holdings Ltd.
North of 16th Avenue on the west side of Alexander Lawrie Avenue and on the north side of Barnstone Drive
at Alexander Lawrie Avenue
SU 02 115896
(19TM-02011), ZA 02 115894
Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd.
North of 16th Avenue west of Roy Rainey Avenue
SU 03 113679 (19TM-03008), ZA 03 113693
Brawley Manor Corp.
North of Clarry Street between Mingay Avenue and Spencer Avenue
SU 02 115478
(19TM-02010), ZA 02 115483
Wismer
Markham Dev. Inc.
North of Bur
Oak Avenue east of Everett Street
SU 02 113757
(19TM-02008), ZA 02 113879
1039954 Ont.
Ltd.
South of
Major Mackenzie Drive on the west side of Ralph Chalmers Avenue
SU 02 118676
(19TM-02016), ZA 02 118669
And that the applications
be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposals.
CARRIED
23. UNIONVILLE VILLAGE INVESTMENTS INC.
139 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(OP 05 016826, ZA 05 016845)
(10.3, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments,
Files OP 05 016826 and ZA 05 016845, submitted by Unionville Village
Investments Inc. to permit additional restaurant space.
Committee was advised that 69
notices were mailed on February 17, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on February 23, 2006. Committee received two written
submissions from:
1. Sheila Banerjee, 12 Victoria Avenue, in opposition
2. Donna Nitchie, 7 Victoria Avenue, in opposition.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues. The amount of the parking shortfall will have to be
confirmed.
Greg
McCormick, representing the Unionville BIA, was in support of continuing the
moratorium on restaurants in the Zoning By-law, and was in opposition to the
proposal.
Dominic
DiBernardo, owner, and David Johnston, Architect, were in attendance to answer
questions. Mr. Johnston discussed the evolution of the subject property and
it’s unique location, and parking issues.
Committee
discussed parking, and the contribution of restaurants to the viability of the
street.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the written submissions
from Sheila Banerjee and Donna Nitchie, in opposition to the proposed Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OP 05 016826 and ZA 05 016845,
submitted by Unionville Village Investments Inc., be received;
And that the deputations by
Greg McCormack representing the Unionville BIA, in opposition to the proposed
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OP 05 016826 and ZA 05
016845, submitted by Unionville Village Investments Inc., be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission Report dated January 10, 2006 entitled “Preliminary Report, 139 Main Street, Unionville, Unionville Village
Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments,
OP 05 016826 and ZA 05 016845” be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on March 7 2006 with respect to the proposed
amendment to By-law 122-72, as amended, be received;
And further, that the application by Unionville Village Investments
Inc. to amend By-law 122-72 be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:30 p.m.