Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
November 16, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 14
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Ron Blake, Acting Senior Development
Manager
Sally
Campbell, Acting Manager, East District
Geoff Day, Senior Planner, Zoning
& Special Projects
Scott Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
Dave Miller, Manager, West District
Stacia Muradali, Senior Planner
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:02 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor Don
Hamilton in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
MARKHAM (7350 HIGHWAY 48)
HOLDINGS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION TO
PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
AT 7350 & 7360 MARKHAM
ROAD
FILE NO: ZA 15 156659 (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc.
for Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a townhouse development at
7350 & 7360 Markham Road (ZA 15 156659).
The Committee Clerk advised that 631 notices were mailed on October 27,
2015, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 22, 2015. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The applicant’s architect from RN
Design gave a presentation to provide additional details of the proposal. Ben
Quan, also representing the applicant, explained the provision of visitor
parking spaces. The applicant was also in attendance to respond to questions.
The Committee discussed the appropriate
density for this area, and development on surrounding properties. The potential
access onto Markham Road is being reviewed by the Region. Ddiscussions
included the one- and two-car garages, balconies, and amenity space on the
roof. Parks are not provided within this development, but there are local parks
nearby and this aspect will be addressed in the site plan.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1)
That the Development Services
Commission report dated October 19th, 2015 and titled “Preliminary
Report, Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment
application to permit a townhouse development at 7350 & 7360 Markham Road,
File No. ZA 15 156659”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 16th,
2015, with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 15 156659)
submitted by Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc., to permit a townhouse
development at 7350 & 7360 Markham Road, be received; and further,
3) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 15 156659)
submitted by Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc. to permit a townhouse
development at 7350 & 7360 Markham Road, be referred back to Staff for a
report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT,
SUBMITTED BY
LIVANTE HOLDINGS, 2271850
ONTARIO LTD., AND VETMAR LTD.,
ON THE LANDS KNOWN MUNICIPALLY
AS
10978, 10988, 11030 WOODBINE
AVENUE
FILE NO. SU/ZA
15 129978 (10.7, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Livante Holdings, 2271850 Ontario Ltd. and
Vetmar Ltd for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment at 10978,
10988, 11030 Woodbine Avenue (SU/ZA 15 129978).
The Committee Clerk advised that 213 notices were mailed on October 27,
2015, and four Public Meeting signs were posted on October 27, 2015. Three written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Maria Gatzios and an associate, of Gatzios Planning & Development
Consultants Inc., representing the applicant, gave a presentation to
provide additional details of the proposal.
The Committee discussed
potential developments to the north, the potential connection of Livante Court
to the Woodbine By-pass, preserving Blocks 14 and 15 as public parks, parkland
dedication, development of the school site, and grading deposits. Staff
confirmed that fencing could be addressed with the applicant.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the written submissions from Vicky Chan and Derrick
Tam, Daniel Steiner of Davies Howe Partners, and Bing Qian and Xia Zhang
regarding the applications by Livante Holdings, 2271850 Ontario Ltd., and
Vetmar Ltd., be received; and,
2) That the Development Services
Commission report dated September 8, 2015, titled “Preliminary Report Applications
for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Livante
Holdings, 2271850 Ontario Ltd., and Vetmar Ltd., on the lands known municipally
as 10978, 10988, and 11030 Woodbine Avenue, File No. SU/ZA 15 129978”, be received; and,
3) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 16,
2015, with respect to the applications by Livante Holdings, 2271850 Ontario
Ltd., and Vetmar Ltd., for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment, be received; and further,
4) That the applications by Livante Holdings, 2271850 Ontario
Ltd., and Vetmar Ltd., for Draft Plan of Subdivision approval and Zoning By-law
Amendment to remove the lands municipally known as 10978, 10988, and 11030
Woodbine Avenue from By-law 304-87, as amended, and incorporate them into
By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit 23 single detached dwellings and a park
block, be referred back to staff for a final report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY REPORT
1659139 ONTARIO INC. (HBNG
HOLBORN GROUP)
BLOCKS 299, 300 AND 301, PLAN
65M-4026
NORTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD
WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE
BY-PASS
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS, AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL
FILE NO.’S: OP 13 116651 AND
ZA/SU 15 116651 (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by 1659139 Ontario Inc. (HBNG Holborn Group)
for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and Draft Plan of Subdivision
for Blocks 299, 300 and 301, Plan 65M-4026 North of Elgin Mills Road, West of
Woodbine Avenue By-Pass (OP 13 116651 and ZA/SU 15 116651).
The Committee Clerk advised that 202 notices were mailed on October 27,
2015, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 26, 2015. Twenty eight written submissions were
received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Andrew Walker of Gagnon and Law,
representing the applicant, gave a presentation to provide additional details
of the proposal.
The Committee discussed the regional
approval process, the provision of schools, a second access point onto Woodbine
Avenue north of the stormwater management pond, and the woodlot buffer. The
central park block would be conveyed to the City in exchange for the lands
adjacent to Woodbine By-Pass, and parkland dedication for this development
would be provided by cash-in-lieu. The Ward Councillor did not support the
proposed lane-based townhouses product.
Staff confirmed that the
concerns of the residents will be resolved to the extent possible.
Cathie Jeffery, area resident, spoke in support of protecting the
pathway and open space blocks. Ms. Jeffery
described the extensive work and expense that has gone into pathway, and
objected to the sale of the open blocks adjacent to Woodbine By-Pass.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That the written submissions from Justin
Wong, Winnie Hung, Michelle Xu, Chung Yee Fong, James Tong, King Cheng, Nat Lam,
Maggie Wu, Jack Chow, Ronghui Liu, Jemmie Lo, Joe Kim, Lambert Cheng, Kalaicheivi
Nanthakumar, Benjamin Chan, Lucy, Cindy Lui, Rosette Yip, Ji Yun Dai, Karin Ho,
Joey Nardi, Julie Nardi, Annie Yamauchi,
Bing
Qian and Xia Zhang, Matt and Belinda Kea, Matt Kea, Janet Fung, and Ho Yue Wai
and Wong Lai Wah Marie, regarding the applications by 1659139 Ontario
Inc. (HBNG Holborn Group), be received; and,
2)
That the deputation by Cathie
Jeffery regarding
the applications by 1659139 Ontario Inc. (HBNG Holborn Group), be
received; and,
3)
That the Development Services
Commission report dated October 19, 2015, entitled, “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
1659139 Ontario Inc. (HBNG Holborn Group), Blocks 299, 300 and 301, Plan
65M-4026, North of Elgin Mills Road, west of Woodbine Avenue By-Pass,
Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and Draft Plan of
Subdivision Approval, File No.’s: OP 13 116651 and ZA/SU 15 116651”, be
received; and,
4)
That the Record of the Public
Meeting held on November 16, 2015 with respect to the applications by 1659139
Ontario Ltd. (HBNG Holborn Group) for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval, be received; and further,
5)
And that staff be directed to
further review and evaluate the proposal and report back to the Development
Services Committee.
CARRIED
4. PRELIMINARY REPORT
SCARDRED 7 COMPANY LIMITED
3940 HIGHWAY 7 (NORTH SIDE,
WEST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT
A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS.: OP/ZA 15 128977 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Scardred 7 Company Limited for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a townhouse development at 3940
Highway 7 (North side, West of Village Parkway) (OP/ZA 15 128977).
The Committee Clerk advised that 678 notices were mailed on October 27,
2015, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 22, 2015. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Chris Perieira of M. Behar Planning
& Design Inc. representing the applicant, gave a presentation to provide
additional details of the proposal, and noted the nearby development that has
recently down-zoned in response to the current market, similar to this proposal.
The Committee noted the
position of the Region and the City to support higher density that reflects the
intensification and transit supportive objectives of the Regional Official
Plan.
Ken Wightman, owner of property backing onto the subject property, referred
to the vote by the Unionville Ratepayers Association
regarding down-zoning, and noted his concerns regarding traffic congestion and
suggested a right-hand turn would be helpful at the Highway 7 intersection.
David McBeth, area resident, spoke in support of a maximum six-storey
building height from a visual perspective, and to minimize an increase in traffic
congestion. Mr. McBeth also spoke of the high and low rise buildings with
respect to wind effects.
Moved
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1)
That the written
submission from Peter Miasek, representing the Unionville Ratepayers
Association regarding applications by Scardred 7 Company Limited,
3940 Highway 7, be received; and,
2) That the deputations by Ken Wightman
and David McBeth regarding applications by Scardred 7 Company Limited, 3940
Highway 7, be received; and,
3) That the staff report dated September 22, 2015 titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Limited, 3940 Highway 7 (north side,
west of Village Parkway), Applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law
amendments to permit a townhouse development, File Nos.: OP/ZA 15 128977” be
received; and,
4) That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 16,
2015 with respect to the applications, be received; and,
5) That the applications be referred back to staff for a report;
and further,
6) 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 9:30 PM.
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