MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2008-02-19 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 1
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
R. Blake, Manager, West District
S. Bordone, Planner
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
S. Muradali, Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
D. Miller, Senior Project
Coordinator, Zoning & Special Projects
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at the hour of 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. ALDERLAND
GROUP
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO REZONE 201 HOOD ROAD TO
PERMIT
FOUR MIXED-USE BUILDINGS
CONTAINING
RESTAURANTS, DAY CARE CENTRES,
PRIVATE
AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS,
RETAIL, OFFICE,
RECREATIONAL AND OTHER USES ZA
07 131772
(10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the purpose of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider a Zoning by-law amendment application
submitted by Alderland Group to permit four mixed-used buildings containing
restaurants, day care centres, private and commercial schools, retail, office,
recreational and other uses located at 201 Hood Road.
The Committee Clerk advised that 58 notices were mailed on January 30, 2008, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 19,
2008. No written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Alfred Szeto, Szeto
Architect, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application for
201 Hood Road advising he is the architect representing the
Alderland Group. He advised that
although the proposed building design is anticipated to be energy sufficient,
they are not working toward LEED certification.
The building’s glass will be reflective and they will further review
“Bird Friendly Guidelines.” Mr. Szeto
also advised they are planning for a green roof on the 4 storey building and
anticipates storing some of the storm water run off in the underground parking
structure.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
That the Development Services
Commission report dated January 15th, 2008, entitled “Preliminary Report
Alderland Group. Zoning By-law amendment application to permit four mixed-use
buildings containing restaurants, day care centres, private and commercial
schools, retail, office, recreational and other uses” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public
Meeting held on February 19th, 2008 with respect to the proposed
amendment to By-law 108-81, be received; and further,
That the application by
Alderland Group to amend By-law 108-81 be referred back to staff for a report
and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. APPLICATIONS
BY 1691126 ONTARIO INC.
FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL,
AND OFFICE COMMERCIAL USES AT
7161 AND 7171 YONGE STREET,
NORTHEAST CORNER
OF YONGE STREET AND MEADOWVIEW
AVENUE
OP 06 127138 AND ZA 06 127273
(10.3,10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by 1691126
Ontario Inc. for Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendment to permit high
density residential uses, at grade retail, and office commercial uses at 7161
and 7171 Yonge Street, northeast corner of Yonge Street and Meadowview Avenue
(OP 06 127138 and ZA 06 127237).
The Committee Clerk advised that 322 notices were mailed on January 30, 2008, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 27,
2008. No written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a detailed presentation regarding the proposal, the
location, surrounding uses. The
applicant is proposing to demolish the existing buildings and redevelop the
site with a mixed use development consisting of high density residential uses,
hotel uses, retail uses and office spaces.
Some of the outstanding issues include: no additional servicing or
stormwater capacity available in the local system, Region wide residential
servicing constraints, outstanding technical studies and the applicant has
appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board in December 2007 but, continues to work
together with Town staff. Staff advised
the pre-hearing conference has not yet been scheduled.
Ms. Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe Partners, on behalf
of 1691126 Ontario Inc.(Liberty Developments), presented the Committee with
three basic conceptual diagrams. She
advised the first drawing was formally submitted to the Town in 2006 and has
been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Ms. Rosenthal advised the first proposal was designed to meet both Provincial
and Municipal growth plans and to support the anticipated future transit
systems. The applicant tried to create a
live, work and play environment and, understands the Town and resident’s desire
for lower building heights. As a result,
the second diagram has taken into consideration some of the concerns raised by
the Town and residents but, has not been formally submitted to the Town. This second proposal shows a reduction in
height for the four proposed point towers; most of the above ground parking has
been eliminated and green space has been included as well as green roofs. Ms. Rosenthal advised that Liberty
Development has not committed to the third drawings either. She explained the third proposal would have
an even further reduction in the height of the point towers and significant
changes to the proposed park spaces including one fronting on Doncaster
Road and a component of urban parking and green
space coming in from Yonge Street. Ms. Rosenthal also explained this diagram has
the hotel being constructed over the proposed office space. She indicated that the third plan meets many
of the key objectives.
Mr. Sam Assadpour, addressed the Committee and spoke
in support of the proposed mixed use Liberty Development.
Ms. Evelin Ellison, representing the Ward One
Thornhill Residents Inc., addressed the Committee with respect to Liberty
Development’s proposal stating she is pleased that the applicant continues to
work with staff on the outstanding issues.
She spoke of some areas of concern such as, problems with the current
infrastructure in Thornhill and maintaining a unique look that is consistent
with the current Thornhill community.
Ms. Marilyn Ginsburg, representing the Grandview Area
Residents Association, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal. She stated the community appreciates Liberty’s
attempts to keep residents involved as well as all the amendments Liberty
has incorporated in their new proposal.
Ms. Ginsburg stated the following concerns remain for Liberty
Development to consider: useable
greenspace that the current community can use, not having intimidating large
buildings, current and future traffic congestion, capacity of current schools
in the community.
Mr. Nikitas Tzembelicos, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed Liberty Development stating he is in support of the
development and the proposed extension of the subway line.
Mr. Mohammad Hesamzadeh, addressed the Committee and
spoke in support of the Liberty Development’s proposed mixed use site.
The Committee thanked the residents for coming out to
voice their opinions and Liberty Developments for the elements already
incorporated into their proposed design and for continuing to work with Town
staff. The Committee suggested Liberty
Developments further investigate the following areas of concern:
- Storm water
management
- Sewer
Capacity
- Integration
with existing community
- Distinctive
building designs
- Current and
future School capacity
- Appropriate
transition from single to high density residential
Staff advised they are awaiting submissions on a
number of required studies. Staff will further
examine the grading issues and site topography.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report from the
Development Services Commission dated November 21, 2006, entitled “Preliminary
Report: a) Application by 1691126 Ontario Inc. for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit high density residential
uses, at grade retail, and office commercial uses at 7161 and 7171 Yonge
Street, northeast corner of Yonge Street and Meadowview Avenue, Thornhill (File
Numbers OP-06 127138 and ZA 06-127237) and b)
Yonge-Steeles Corridor Study recommended by the Planning and Urban
Design Department” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February
19, 2008, with respect to the proposed amendment to the Town of Markham’s
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2237, as amended, be received; and further,
That the applications be referred back to staff for a
report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
3. CAT
RESCUE SHELTER
205 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST
(10.5)
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application for a temporary Zoning
by-law amendment to permit a Cat Rescue Shelter for a three year period located
at 205 Langstaff Road East.
The Committee Clerk advised that 26 notices were mailed on January 30, 2008, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on January 29,
2008. One written submission
was received regarding this proposal.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by E. Shapero
That the correspondence received from Robert E.
Jarvis Q.C., 105
Confederation Way, Thornhill, ON, be
received; and,
That the Legal Department staff be authorized to
request the Ontario Municipal Board to include the permission for a Cat Rescue
Shelter in the proposed comprehensive temporary use By-law.
CARRIED
4. TOWN
INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO SET OUT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPLETE
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW,
SUBDIVISION
AND CONSENT APPLICATIONS SUBMISSIONS, AND
CONSULTATION BY-LAW
REQUIREMENTS FOR
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW,
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
(OP.07-131262) (10.3, 10.5,
10.6 & 10.7)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider a Town Initiated proposal to amend the
Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to set out requirements for complete
Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment, Plan of Subdivision and
Consent applications (OP 07 131262).
The Committee Clerk advised that 18 notices were mailed out on January 30, 2008, and that the notice
was e-mailed to all Developer’s Roundtable members and faxed/mailed to those
without email. The notice was also
published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on January 31, 2008. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Dave Miller, Senior Project
Coordinator, Zoning & Special Projects delivered a presentation regarding
Complete Applications and Consultation provisions. He distributed a flow chart outlining the
process and targets.
Staff advised the timeframe targets
will not be included in the Official Plan Amendment.
Ms. Nupur Malaniya, Davies Howe
Partners, on behalf of Liberty Development Corporation, Dorsay Development
Corporation, Conservatory Group and Bayview Summit Development Limited,
addressed the Committee with respect to the Town initiated Official Plan
Amendment (OPA) to set out the requirements for complete application and
consultation provisions. Ms. Malaniya is
in objection to the proposed OPA because she feels it is unclear and ambiguous
in many respects that in turn, creates uncertainty for the applicant and/or
stakeholder. She has submitted letters
for each client listing the policy numbers they object to.
Mr. Sal Crimi, S. C. Land Management,
addressed the Committee with respect to the Town initiated Official Plan
Amendment to set out the requirements for complete application and consultation
provisions. He is unclear with draft
plan of subdivisions submitted prior to this proposal that have not been
approved and if have to be re-submitted under the new procedures.
Staff advised these new procedures will not be imposed on applications
already submitted to the Town. Staff
also advised that they are prepared to meet with both speakers to discuss their
concerns.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the correspondence received from Davies Howe
Partners on behalf of Liberty Development Corporation, Dorsay Development
Corporation, Conservatory Group and Bayview Summit Development Limited be
received; and,
That the correspondence from Glen Baron & P.
Doherty, Tricia Lou Developments be received; and
That the Development
Services Commission report dated November 20, 2007 entitled “Town Initiated
Official Plan Amendment to Set Out the Requirements for Complete Official Plan,
Zoning By-Law, Subdivision and Consent Applications Submissions, and
Consultation By-Law Requirements for Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, Plan of
Subdivision and Site Plan Applications (OP.07-131262)”
be received; and,
That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on February 19, 2008, with respect to the proposed
amendment to the Official Plan be received; and,
That the Town Initiated
Official Plan amendment, to add requirements for Complete Applications, be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation; and further,
That the Town Initiated
Consultation By-law be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Public
Meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:20 PM.