Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
May 19, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 8
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Regrets:
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Ron Blake, Acting Senior Development
Manager
Geoff Day, Senior Planner, Zoning
& Special Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Acting Director
of Planning and Urban Design
Dave Miller, Manager, West District
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:28 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. The
meeting recessed from 7:29 to 7:55 PM.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest – None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
BY KAI TAK INTERNATIONAL
INVESTMENT INC.
TO PERMIT A 35 UNIT LOW RISE
RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE RESTORATION OF A
HERITAGE DWELLING AT 9721
KENNEDY ROAD
FILE NO’S: SU/ZA 14 134440
(10. 7 & 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Kai Tak International Investment Inc. to
permit a 35 unit low rise residential townhouse development including the
restoration of a heritage dwelling at 9721 Kennedy Road (SU/ZA 14 134440).
The Committee Clerk advised that 113 notices were mailed on April 29, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 29, 2015. Three written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Murray Evans of Evans Planning,
representing the applicant, provided additional details and renderings of the
proposal. Staff identified the six homes that will be impacted by the removal
of the cul-de-sacs, and the location of the walkways. The intention is for the
heritage house to be sold and occupied as a residence. Locations of parkland
and other green spaces, snow storage, and visitor parking were also discussed.
Mahnaz Khan, area resident,
discussed the impact of additional traffic on Tannis Street and Lorne Glen
Street, and suggested the road be opened from Thomas Foster Street instead of
opening the cul-de-sacs. It was noted that the residents are receiving parking
tickets on the cul-de-sacs because there is not enough room to park in their
driveways.
Billy Yung, area resident,
suggested that the density is too high for the area with respect to increased
traffic and building height, and referred to a petition in opposition to the
proposal. The residents are requesting a more park space.
Chris Liu, area resident,
spoke of concerns regarding the removal of the easements on the cul-de-sac with
respect to the cost of re-landscaping and re-building driveways for the
properties affected. Mr. Liu also discussed sidewalks on his property and
preservation of the heritage home.
Staff advised that Heritage
Markham reviewed the proposal for the heritage house and the Committee
indicated a preference for the house to remain near its original site, while
acknowledging the need to adjust the location of the house to accommodate an
extension of Tannis Street to the south. With respect to the sidewalk, staff
indicated it would not be feasible in front of Mr. Liu's property, as the
available space is not sufficient. With respect to funding for the cost of
re-landscaping the temporary cul de sac easements on Tannis Street and Lorne
Glen Street the Committee considered that sufficient funds will be arranged so
that these costs do not fall on the property owners who are subject to the
temporary cul de sac easements.
The Ward Councillor indicated
a meeting would be arranged with the residents to discuss the matters of
concern.
Moved by: Councillor
Amanda Collucci
Seconded by: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That the written
submissions from energyaudit668, Connie Goh, and Irene Tam, regarding
applications by Kai Tak International Investments Inc, be received; and,
2) That the deputations by Mahnaz Khan, Billy Yung,
and Chris Liu regarding applications by Kai Tak International
Investments Inc, be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated April
21, 2015, titled “Preliminary Report, Applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by Kai Tak International Investment
Inc., to permit a 35 unit low rise residential townhouse development including the restoration of a heritage
dwelling at 9721 Kennedy Road, File No’s: SU/ZA
14 134440”, be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 19, 2015,
with respect to the applications by Kai Tak International Investment Inc., for
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and
further,
5) That the applications by Kai Tak International Investment
Inc., for Draft Plan of Subdivision approval and Zoning By-law Amendment to
remove the lands municipally known as 9721 Kennedy Road from By-law 304-87, as
amended, and incorporate them into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit a 35
unit low rise residential townhouse development
including the restoration of a heritage dwelling, be referred back to
staff for a final report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, PLAN
OF CONDOMINIUM
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL BY URBANCORP
INC.
9064 - 9110 WOODBINE AVENUE
FILE NO’S: SU/ZA/CU/SC
14 115777 (10.7, 10.5 & 10.20)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Urbancorp Inc. for Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Condominium and Site Plan
Approval at 9064 9110 Woodbine Avenue (SU/ZA/CU/SC 14 115777).
The Committee Clerk advised that 195 notices were mailed on April 29, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 28, 2015. Six written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Chris Jane, representing the
applicant, provided additional details and renderings of the proposal,
including the latest revisions that have not yet been reviewed by staff. In
response to comments from the Committee, the applicant’s environmental
consultant confirmed that restoration of the valleylands is required by the
TRCA.
Staff emphasized that a connection to the adjacent development to the
north via the extension of Melissa Way would not be supported, and the
Committee was in agreement.
Malcolm Ng spoke in opposition to the connection to
Melissa Way, and supported the revised design proposal.
Greg McClement spoke with a suggestion that a walkway
be provided between the developments in place of the road connection.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
1)
That the
written submissions from Malcolm Ng, Winnie Cheung, Kristie Yue, Richard Yue,
Allen Wong, and Qung Xiam regarding the applications by Urbancorp Inc., be
received; and,
2)
That the
deputations by Malcolm Ng and Greg McClement regarding the applications by
Urbancorp Inc., be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated April
21, 2015, titled “Preliminary Report – Applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Condominium and Site Plan
Approval by Urbancorp Inc. 9064 - 9110 Woodbine Avenue File No’s: SU/ZA/CU/SC
14 115777”, be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 19, 2015,
with respect to the applications by Urbancorp Inc. for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and further,
5) That the applications by Urbancorp Inc. for Draft Plan of
Subdivision approval and Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law 19-94, as amended,
to permit 24 semi-detached dwellings, including the proposed conversion of a
heritage dwelling into two semi detached units, and 4 single detached dwelling
units for a total of 28 units, be referred back to staff for a final report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
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