Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
May 6, 2014 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 5
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Scott Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:05 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
– None Declared
1. LITCHFIELD
DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
(LANTERRA DEVELOPMENTS)
4116, 4128 AND 4142 HIGHWAY 7
(NORTH SIDE, WEST OF SCIBERRAS ROAD)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
TO PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS. OP 13 125529, ZA 13 125529, SU 13 125529 (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Litchfield Developments Limited for
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision to
permit a townhouse development on the north side of Highway 7, west of
Sciberras Road at 4116, 4128 and 4142 Highway 7 (OP 13 125529, ZA 13 125529
& SU 13 125529).
The Committee Clerk advised that 159 notices were mailed on April 16,
2014, and three Public Meeting signs were posted on April 16, 2014. Three written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. A Community Meeting had been held, and
in response to concerns raised, the applicant has submitted a revised proposal
with alternate road patterns.
The Committee identified a concern with construction traffic travelling
through the area, and directed that the Region be approached for access from
Highway 7. Staff responded to questions regarding visitor parking, the
provision of parkland, and road connectivity.
Edison Chua, resident, identified a concern regarding the parkette that
will be developed at the end of the stub road in front of his property, as his
house was designed to be a corner lot. He advised of other residents with the
same issues and submitted a written statement from another resident, Larraine
Chan, in this regard. Staff advised that park development staff will consult
with the residents. The Committee considered that the parkette is not part of
this application, and can be dealt with at a later time.
Saturn Ador-Dionisio, resident, spoke in favour of regaining the
easement currently used for the turn-around in front of his house, and
requested a sidewalk at the corner of Litchfield and Sciberras to provide
access to the school bus stop and mailbox.
Rosemary Humpheries,
representing the applicant, Litchfield Developments Limited, provided more
details and displayed architectural elevations.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That the
correspondence from Joanne Gillespie, Serfina Lee, Saturn Ador-Dionisio and May
Lukt, and Larraine Chan regarding applications by Litchfield Developments
Limited (Lanterra Developments) be received; and,
2)
That the
deputations by Edison Chua and Saturn Ador-Dionisio regarding applications by
Litchfield Developments Limited (Lanterra Developments) be received; and,
3) That the staff report dated February 4,
2014 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Litchfield Developments Limited (Lanterra
Developments), Applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment and
draft plan of subdivision to permit a townhouse development,” be received.
4) That the record of the Public Meeting
held on May 6, 2014 with respect to the applications, be received.
5) That the Region be
requested to provide access for construction traffic from Highway 7; and,
6) ** That the stub on Ferrah Street remain until such time as there is an
alternative truck turning routes for the area; and,
7) That the applications by
Litchfield Developments Limited (Lanterra Developments), for Official
Plan and zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit a
townhouse development at 4116, 4128 and 4142 Highway 7, be
approved and the draft implementing Official Plan, and Zoning By-law Amendments
be finalized and enacted; and,
8) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give
effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on May 15, 2014, to add
Clause 6.
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
MARKHAM CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD
AND RIVIS ROAD APPLICATIONS
FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AND REZONING TO PERMIT A
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
(FILES: OP 14 108661 AND ZA 14
108661) (10.3, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Markham Centre Development Corporation for
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed use
Development at the south-west corner of Enterprise Boulevard and Rivis Road
(OP 14 108661 & ZA 14 108661).
The Committee Clerk advised that 1766 notices were mailed on April 16,
2014, and three Public Meeting signs were posted on April 15, 2014. One written
submission was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The Committee discussed the mobility hub,
building height, and density issues, and noted that Section 37 contributions
will be required for thisdevelopment.
Charlie Moon, the property owner/applicant, and Kate Cooper of Bousfields Inc., Sol
Wassermuhl of Page + Steele/IBI Group, and a consulting team representing
Markham Centre Development Corporation, provided additional details of
the mixed-use proposal for approximately 1400 residential units and
office/commercial components, to a height of 39 storeys. They displayed site
plans and elevations, and discussed connectivity, pedestrian-friendly
enhancements, built form and massing, and the importance of the mobility hub. A
conceptual video was presented.
The Committee discussed
connectivity with surrounding major uses, integration with lands to the north, and
animation of the street. The Committee indicated support, but expressed concern
that the zoning be flexible on height, flexible for
institutional/university-related uses, and that the office and retail
components are not lost.
Peter Miasek, President, Unionville Ratepayers Association, made a
deputation in opposition to the proposal with respect to population projections
and the need for transportation infrastructure. Mr. Miasek recommended
rejection until the Secondary Plan is completed, or phasing of the development.
The Committee suggested a Hold provision as an alternative.
The Committee directed that staff proceed expeditiously in preparing
the necessary documents to connect this application with the mobility hub
study.
Ms. Cooper made a brief summary statement and
indicated support of the Hold provision. Mr. Moon stated his agreement, requesting
that the zoning and official plan documents be endorsed in the near future, and
that he be involved in the mobility hub study.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That
correspondence from Ken Wightman, regarding the applications by Markham Centre
Development Corporation, south-west corner of Enterprise Boulevard and Rivis
Road, be received; and,
2)
That the deputation
by Peter Miasek, President, Unionville Ratepayers Association, regarding the applications by Markham Centre Development Corporation be
received; and,
3)
That the report dated April 1,
2014 titled “Preliminary Report, Markham Centre Development Corporation,
South-west corner of Enterprise Boulevard and Rivis Road, Applications for Official Plan Amendment and
rezoning to permit a mixed-use development,” be received; and,
4)
That the record of the Public
Meeting held on May 6, 2014 with respect to the applications, be received; and,
5)
That the
Official Plan Amendment application (OP 14 108661) be approved and the proposed
Official Plan Amendment be finalized for adoption by Council; and,
6)
That the
zoning by-law amendment application (ZA14 108661) be approved and the zoning by-law
amendment(s) be finalized for approval by Council; and,
7)
That the
zoning by-law(s) include holding provisions addressing the items discussed at
the public meeting, including linkages to completion of the Markham Centre
Mobility Hub Study and a transportation/traffic study up-date; and,
8)
That the
Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments be finalized for consideration by
Council on June 24, 2014; and,
9)
That staff
be directed to continue discussions with the applicant in the context of the
Markham Centre Mobility Hub Study to address the issues outlined in the
preliminary staff report; and further,
10)
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
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