DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2001-12-04
Meeting No.
20
PART A - 11:00 a.m. - Council
Chambers
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council
Chambers
Attendance
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
M. F. Turner, Commissioner of
Development
Services
R. Robinson, Town Solicitor
J. Baird, Director of Planning
& Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
D. Clark, Town Architect
L. Irvine, Manager, Urban Design
V. Shuttleworth, Manager, Planning
L. Duoba, Manager, Planning
P. Watts, Manager, Development
Engineering
B. Karumanchery, Coordinator of
South District
J. Bosomworth, Project Coordinator
G. McKnight, Senior Planner
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
D. Miller, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of
11:10 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST - none declared at this time.
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The Committee recessed into Development Services Committee
"In-camera" to discuss confidential legal matters at 12:30 p.m.
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The Committee rose from
"In-camera" and reported, at 12:55 p.m.
1. LEGAL MATTER - OMB UPDATE
MADRID DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, 5221 HIGHWAY #7
REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPEALS TO OMB (ZO.95-000025)
(10.5, 10.6, 8.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the directions to the
Town Solicitor with respect to the OMB hearing for rezoning (ZO.95-000025)
and Site Plan application by Madrid Development Limited, 5221
Highway 7, be confirmed.
2. MCNALLY CONSTRUCTION
9TH LINE SEWER CONSTRUCTION
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION (5.10)
Murray Malott, Vice-President of
McNally International Ltd., was in attendance to request an extension to the existing noise by-law
exemption to extend the hours of operation at the Delmark Boulevard/9th Line
sewer construction site for a 6 month period from October 31, 2001 to March 31
2002. Mr. Malott displayed mapping to illustrate the schedule of work to be
done on the project.
Committee
noted possible widening of 16th Avenue at 9th Line, by
the Region, and requested Mr. Malott contact the Region in this regard.
Committee also noted the extensive signage on the hoarding, and directed staff
to follow-up on sign permits.
Staff
confirmed that approval of extension for the noise by-law exemption would
include the same conditions as attached to the original exemption approval in
May, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request by McNally
Construction for an extension to the
existing noise by-law exemption to extend the hours of operation at the Delmark
Boulevard/9th Line sewer construction site for a 6 month period from October
31, 2001 to March 31 2002, be approved.
3. GREENSBOROUGH DEVELOPERS GROUP
DRY PERMIT REQUEST (5.5)
Murray Malott, Vice-President of McNally
International Ltd., was in attendance to discuss the progress of the Region of
York’s 9th Line sanitary trunk sewer construction project.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Greensborough Developers Group
be permitted to obtain building permits for homes in their Phase 1 development
prior to completion of the Region of York’s 9th Line Sanitary Trunk
Sewer, subject to the following conditions:
·
The release of Building permits
be subject to the Greensborough Developers Group completing their internal
municipal servicing to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering,
·
The Greensborough Developers
registering the subject lands,
·
The Engineering Department receiving
confirmation from the Region of York; that the tunnelling of the 9th
Line trunk has been completed, and the schedule for completion of the lining of
the tunnel,
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The occupancy of homes
constructed with permits not take place until such time as the Region’s 9th
Line sewer is operational and the Greensborough community has been connected to
the sewer or that alternative interim arrangements for sanitary drainage have
been provided by the Group to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering,
·
The Greensborough Developers Group to
indemnify and save the Town harmless against damages, actions, claims etc.
related to this proposal,
·
The Greensborough Developers Group to
enter into an agreement with the Town to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor
and Director of Engineering to outline the conditions of approval.
·
The Greensborough Developers Group be
required to provide the Town with copies of Purchase and Sale Agreements
demonstrating that purchasers have been made aware of potential occupancy
delays due to servicing requirements.
And that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute an agreement with the Greensborough Developers Group to
secure the conditions outlined above to the satisfaction of the Chief
Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor.
4. FOREST
BAY HOMES LTD., VILLAGES OF FAIRTREE
REQUEST FOR STREET NAMES
(SUB.96-007) (10.14)
Staff clarified that "Charles Brown" and
"Jack Monkman" are veterans. Committee requested that future
recommendations include a notation if they are veterans, and that staff
follow-up on the use of poppies on the signs with veterans' names.
RECOMMENDATION:
That street names requested by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for the
Villages of Fairtree community (located at the north-east corner of Markham
Road and Steeles Avenue – SUB.96-007), be approved as follows:
·
Charles
Brown Crescent;
·
Jack
Monkman Crescent;
·
Guinevere
Crescent;
·
Tara
Crescent;
·
Monique
Road;
·
Tawney
Road; and
·
Bethany
Street.
5. JAYSID
CONSTRUCTION # 2, 8261 WOODBINE AVENUE
WALL SIGN VARIANCES
(01-111142, 01-111144, 01-111145) (2.16.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the applications for wall sign variances, file numbers 01-111142,
01-111144 and 01-111145, submitted by Jaysid Construction # 2, proposing wall
signs on the second floor of the building at 8261 Woodbine Avenue, be approved,
subject to an approved overall sign concept for the building, which will
prohibit window signs on the second floor.
6. PROPOSED
PUBLIC ART COMPETITION
TO COMMEMORATE GUGLIELMO
MARCONI (10.0)
Staff reviewed the request of the Marconi
Monument Committee that the Town participate in a public art competition to
locate a Marconi Monument on public lands. Committee recognized the
significance of Marconi's invention to Markham's reputation as "High-Tech
Capital of Canada".
Staff confirmed that negotiations and
the agreement will include that any costs of the competition, obtaining the art
and installation, will be at the private group's expense, and that the Town
will not be responsible for any such costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report to Development Services Committee entitled "Proposed
Public Art Competition Commemorating Guglielmo Marconi" be received as
background information to the proposal by the Marconi Monument Committee that
the Town participate in a public art competition to locate a Marconi Monument
on public lands;
And whereas Guglielmo Marconi made an important technological
discovery of the wireless transmission of signals from St. John's, Newfoundland
to England on December 12, 1901;
And whereas the Town of Markham is recognized as the High-Tech Capital
of Canada and prides itself in "Leading While Remembering";
*The Town of Markham recognizes the relevance of Marconi's discovery
to Markham's high tech industries and agrees to proceed with a joint
announcement with the Marconi Monument Committee on December 12, 2001
regarding an invitational public art competition to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of Marconi's discovery provided that:
1. Staff meet with the Marconi Monument Committee to work out the
details of an agreement between the parties regarding the respective roles,
responsibilities, timing, financial and other terms and conditions under which
the parties may proceed with the invitational public art competition;
2. The Town of Markham will not be responsible for any costs
associated with holding the public art competition and producing, manufacturing
and installing the work of art;
3. Staff report back to Council for final approval on the agreement
between the Town and the Marconi Committee.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting
held December 11, 2001, by deleting the words “proceed with a joint
announcement with the Marconi Monument Committee on December 12, 2001” in the
fourth paragraph and by adding the fifth paragraph as follows:
"And further that the Town of Markham communicate this to the
Italian Embassy in Ottawa, the Italian Consulate and the Marconi Monument
Committee."
7. A VISION FOR MARKHAM'S MILLENIUM
GARDENS (16.28)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Markham Conservation Committee's "A Vision for
Markham's Millennium Gardens" dated September, 2001, be received and
endorsed in principle;
And that Town staff and other interested parties have regard
for the principles established in this vision document in the development of a
landscape master plan for the Anthony Roman Centre and long term planning for
Markham Centre;
And that staff bring forward a report to the Development
Services Committee, regarding the landscape master plan for the Anthony Roman
Centre, for input and direction.
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The Committee recessed into Development Services Committee
"In-camera" to discuss confidential legal matters, at 3:30 p.m.
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The Committee rose from
"In-camera" and reported, at 5:15 p.m.
8. SIXTEENTH WARDEN LIMITED -
CACHET ENCLAVE
LEGAL MATTER - OMB UPDATE
(10.5, 10.7, 8.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
*That the directions to the Town Solicitor with
respect to the OMB hearing for rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision
applications (SU.00-240519 and ZA.00-240428) by Sixteenth Warden Limited,
Cachet Enclave, be confirmed.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting
held December 11, 2001, to replace with the following:
"That Council endorse the principles outlined in
the notes of presentation, dated December 4, 2001, by Jim Kirk, on behalf of
Devil's Elbow Ratepayers Association (Files SU 00 – 240519 and ZA 00 – 240428)
as the basis for development of the subject lands;
That the Conditions of Draft
Approval and any red line revisions are to be provided in a report to Development
Services Committee prior to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing;
And that the conditions of
draft approval include a requirement that the owner agree to an Official Plan
Amendment to be initiated by the Town for the subject lands to incorporate into
the Official Plan specific policies corresponding to the plan of subdivision to
be draft approved."
PUBLIC MEETING
9. 1055097
ONTARIO LIMITED (LARKIN MONARCH PARTNERSHIP)
NORTH OF 16TH AVE.,
WEST OF MCCOWAN RD.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO IMPLEMENT PHASE S 3A &
3B OF DRAFT PLAN 19T-95009
(ZA.01-114576) (10.5, 10.7)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting
this date was to consider an application for zoning by-law amendment, File
ZA.01-114576, submitted by 1055097 Ontario Limited (Larkin Monarch Partnership)
to implement Phases 3A and 3B of Draft Plan 19T-95009, north of 16th
Avenue, west of McCowan Road.
Committee was advised that 23 notices were mailed, and 258
notices were hand-delivered on November 14, 2001, and a public meeting sign was
posted November 14, 2001. There were no written submissions received.
Stephen Kitagawa, Senior Planner,
gave a presentation of the proposal. There were no members of the public in
attendance with respect to this application.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report from the Development
Services Commission dated November 6, 2001, entitled "1055097 Ontario
Limited (Larkin-Monarch Partnerships) - Applications for Zoning By-law
Amendment to Implement Phases 3A and 3B of Draft Plan 19T-95009, File
ZA.01-114576" be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on December 4, 2001, with respect to the proposed amendments to
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received;
And that the proposed amendments to
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
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Other matters considered by the Development Services
Committee on November 20, 2001:
10. MARKHAM CENTRE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
SOUTH UNIONVILLE SCHOOL SITES
(16.19)
Councillor D.
Horchik, Vice-Chair, Markham centre, assumed the Chair for this item.
David Clark, Town
Architect, explained that the purpose of today's discussion is: to gain an
understanding of the financial and population increase pressures on the School
Boards; to determine if there is an interest on the part of the Boards to
consolidate land bases; and, if there is an interest by the Catholic School
Board to revisit the South Unionville school site.
Brice Eldrige,
Superintendent, and Carolyn Stoddard, Senior Planner, both representing the
York Region Catholic School Board, and Ralph Benson representing the York
Region Public School Board were in attendance. They reviewed the proposed 10 acre
parcel in Markham Centre for two schools, and discussed the land requirements
for a school, advising 5 acres is a minimum, but 6 acres is preferred. The
Catholic Board indicated a preference for the South Unionville school site, but
are unable to reach a land assembly agreement with the property owners. The
alternate Markham Centre site will be transportation-reliant, and could cause
traffic concerns.
The Committee
considered a land exchange between the South Unionville property owners and the
Markham Centre developer, and reviewed the expropriation situation in Berczy
Village.
Staff were directed
to pursue the possibility of a land exchange, and to provide a report in the
new year regarding the expropriation proceedings for the school site in Berczy Village.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
presentation by Brice Eldrige, Superintendent, and Carolyn Stoddard, Senior
Planner, both representing the York Region Catholic School Board, and Ralph
Benson representing the York Region Public School Board, with respect to school
sites in South Unionville and Markham Centre, be received.
11. CON-STRATA, YORKTECH DR. AND RODICK RD.
PROPOSED RECYCLING FACILITY (10.0, 5.2)
Mac Cosburn, of
Cosburn, Patterson Mather Limited, representing Con-Strata, was in attendance to
present a proposed recycling facility at Yorktech Drive and Rodick Road. He
displayed interim redevelopment concept plans for the area, and discussed
clean-up and road development plans. Mr. Cosburn requested the application for
a Temporary Use By-law proceed to a Public Meeting.
Committee expressed
concern for environmental hazards. Staff advised a report has recently been
completed that will provide strict guidelines for the process. Committee
members requested a copy of the report prior to the Public Meeting being held.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
presentation by Mac Cosburn, of Cosburn, Patterson Mather Limited, representing
Con-Strata with respect to a proposed recycling facility at Yorktech Drive and
Rodick Road, be received;
And that the
application for a Temporary Use By-law proceed to a Public Meeting;
And that the
applicant be prepared to address environmental concerns at the Public Meeting;
And that the
Public Meeting be advertised on the Markham Page.
12. SIXTEENTH WARDEN LIMITED - CACHET ENCLAVE
WEST OF WARDEN AVENUE, SOUTH OF WILLOW CREEK DRIVE
AND BERNADOTTE DRIVE
APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND REZONING (SU.00-240519 and ZA.00-240428)
LEGAL MATTER - OMB UPDATE (10.5, 10.7, 8.0)
The Committee determined that as the staff report and
recommendations had inadvertently been released to the applicant, the
discussion of this matter was not considered confidential, however, the
Committee would recess "In-camera" later in the meeting to give
direction to the Town Solicitor. Staff were directed to provide a report in
January, 2002, regarding the release of the document, and how to prevent such
instances in the future.
Staff reviewed the history of the application by Sixteenth
Warden Limited - Cachet Enclave, for rezoning and draft plan approval, which is
currently before the OMB.
Murray Chusid, solicitor, and Jim Kirk, Planning Consultant
with Malone Given Parsons Ltd, both representing the Devil's Elbow Ratepayers
Association, provided a written submission and discussed their concern
regarding lot sizes.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the written submission
dated December 4, 2001, and the verbal presentation by Murray Chusid,
solicitor, and Jim Kirk, Planning Consultant, both representing the Devil's
Elbow Ratepayers Association, regarding rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision
applications (SU.00-240519 and ZA.00-240428) by Sixteenth Warden Limited,
Cachet Enclave, be received.
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The Committee recessed into Development Services Committee "In-camera"
to discuss confidential matters, at 3:30 p.m.
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The Committee rose from
"In-camera" and reported on items 13 and 14, at 5:15 p.m.
13. LEGAL - BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
MATTER (2.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the directions to the Town Solicitor and C.A.O. to
investigate a specific alleged noise by-law enforcement matter, be confirmed.
14. MUNICIPAL PROPERTY MATTER
(8.7)
That
the directions to staff regarding a potential property matter for the Anthony
Roman Centre site be confirmed.
15. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following
employees were presented with service awards:
Wayne Andrunyk, Fire
Department - 20 years
Christopher Rouble,
Fire Department - 20 years
Jeffrey Joslin,
Waterworks Operator 3, Waterworks Department - 15 years
Michel Perreault,
Fire Department - 15 years
James Bosomworth,
Capital Works & Special Projects, Planning Department - 10 years
16. TENDER HOLDINGS LTD., 5 OLD 14TH
AVENUE,
SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR A SHOPPING CENTRE,
ARMADALE SQUARE (SC.01-102008) (10.6)
Staff reviewed the history of the
proposal by Tender Holdings Ltd. for a shopping centre at 5 Old 14th
Avenue. Committee was advised Official Plan and rezoning had been approved
based on site plan submissions. The applicant has made significant changes to
the site plan, including increasing the building size by 2,000 square metres
with additional parking, at the expense of landscaping area. Staff displayed
prior and current submissions for comparison purposes. It was noted that the
Markham Road Corridor Study is about to be undertaken to create a community
focus for the Armadale Community. The Committee was provided with a statement
of the goals and objectives for the Markham Road/Armadale Community, with 10
principles for the development of high profile properties.
Stan Makuch, Solicitor, of Cassels
Brock & Blackwell, representing Tender Holdings Ltd., agreed that further
work on the freestanding buildings and landscaping needs to be done. He advised
that the original plans had been submitted prior to confirmation of the
tenants, and that the changes reflect the tenants' corporate needs.
Discussions included the development
of the triangle of land to the north of the subject property; integration of
traffic with the subject lands and the triangle to the north;
right-in/right-out access to 14th Avenue; and, possible mid-block
access/connection to lands to the west. Staff were directed to keep Councillor
Virgilio informed of negotiations regarding the connection to lands to the
west..
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Stan Makuch, representing Tender
Holdings Ltd. with respect to site plan application SC.01-102008 for a shopping
centre at 5 Old 14th Avenue, be received;
And that the site plan application, File SC.01-102008,
submitted by Tender Holdings Ltd., for a shopping centre at 5 Old 14th
Avenue, Armadale Square, be referred to the Milliken Mills Subcommittee;
And that staff continue to work with the applicant prior
to the Milliken Mills Subcommittee meeting,
and report progress to the Subcommittee.
17. LOBLAW PROPERTIES LTD., 200 BULLOCK DRIVE
WALL SIGN VARIANCES (01-110844, 01-110847, 01-113177, 01-113745) (2.16.2)
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed sign variance applications by Loblaw Properties for 200 Bullock
Drive, by nature of owning property near the subject property, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
18. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE
MINUTES
-November 14, 2001 (16.11)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Heritage Markham Committee minutes, November 14,
2001, be received for information.
19. MAIN STREET MARKHAM
COMMITTEE MINUTES
-October 17, 2001 (16.39)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Main Street Markham Committee minutes, October 17,
2001, be received for information.
20. BARWIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 55 HARVEST
MOON DRIVE
APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT RESTAURANT USE (ZA
01 113977, SC 01 115415) (10.5, 10.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting
be held to consider the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 01 11397)
submitted by Barwin Limited Partnership, to permit restaurant use at 55 Harvest
Moon Drive.
21. IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED, 380 MAIN STREET
NORTH, MARKHAM
APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE
STORE USE (ZA 01 113977, SC 01 115527)
(10.5, 10.6)
Murray Evans of Evans
Planning, and Ed Citton of Imperial Oil were in attendance. They displayed
elevations and drawings, advising most aspects have been resolved, with three
exceptions. Committee was appreciative of their efforts to date.
The Committee noted
the need for a review of Heritage staffing resources.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a public meeting
be held to consider the rezoning application (ZA 01 11397) submitted by
Imperial Oil Limited to redevelop the existing service station property to
include a new gas station/convenience store at 380 Main Street North, Markham.
22. ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENT, PHASE 5
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING FOR REVISION TO DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL (SU 01 118325)
(10.7)
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an
interest with respect to the proposed Angus Glen Development, Phase 5 by nature
of his residence abutting the Angus Glen Secondary Plan area, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Committee received
correspondence dated November 28, 2001, from Patrick O'Hanlon, representing
Angus Glen Development Ltd., requesting a Public Meeting be held with respect
to a revision to draft plan approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a public meeting
be held to consider the revision to draft plan of subdivision approval, File SU
01 118325 submitted by Angus Glen Development Ltd. for Phase 5, located south
of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Kennedy Road.
23. 1107656 ONTARIO LTD (TIMES GROUP)
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7 WEST OF TIMES AVENUE
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(SUB 01 116695) (10.7)
Committee received correspondence
dated November 30, 2001,from Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd.,
representing Times Development Group/1107656 Ontario Ltd., requesting a Public
Meeting be held with respect to draft plan of subdivision, File SUB 01 116695,
located south of Highway 7 and west of Times Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a public meeting be held to
consider an application for draft plan of subdivision, File SUB 01 116695,
submitted by 1107656 Ontario Ltd. (Times Group), for mixed use development
south of Highway 7 and west of Times Avenue.
Public Meeting
Attendance
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J. Baird, Director of Planning
& Urban Design
B. Crews, Manager, Planning
J. Bosomworth, Project Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner
G. McKnight, Senior Planner
D. Babulal, Development Technician
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
T. Weatherill, Assistant to
Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
declared
24. MARKHAM
KIA LTD., 31 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING AND
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A VEHICLE SALES
ESTABLISHMENT
(OP.01-113410, ZA.01-113414)
(10.3, 10.5)
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development for Markham Kia Ltd. at 31 Old Kennedy Road, by nature
of representing the owner of the lands,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting
this date was to consider applications for Official Plan and rezoning
amendments, Files O.P.01-113410 and ZA.01-113414, submitted by Markham Kia
Ltd., to permit a vehicle sales establishment at 31 Old Kennedy Road.
Committee was advised that 50 notices were mailed on
November 14, 2001, and a public meeting sign was posted November 14, 2001. The
Committee received two written submissions from:
1) Bernie
Reddick, Supreme Collision, 8 Clark Avenue, Thornhill - in objection;
2) Bill
Johnson, 1 Turf Avenue, Markham - in objection.
Geoff McKnight, Senior Planner, gave
a presentation of the proposal, explaining the location of the subject site,
surrounding uses, and matters still to be addressed including a detailed review
of the site plan.
Alfred Szeto, architect for the
applicant, gave a brief presentation of the proposal, providing a package of
drawings. Off-loading procedures were discussed.
Bill Johnson, 1 Turf Avenue, Markham,
advised of his concern for traffic congestion.
Pat Aimilta, 103 Old Kennedy Road,
Markham, stated his support for the development of the property.
Anand Singh, 82 Crestwood Road,
Thornhill, advised his family owns the gas station adjacent to the subject
site. Although he supports the proposal, he expressed concern that the
proximity of the proposed service building may affect future development of his
property. Staff noted there are not any apparent land uses compatibility
issues, but will meet with Mr. Singh to discuss possible mitigating measures.
Staff also discussed traffic improvement issues.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Development Services
Commission report dated November 6, 2001, entitled "Markham Kia Ltd.
applications for rezoning and Official Plan amendments, Files O.P.01-113410 and
ZA.01-113414, to permit a vehicle sales establishment at 31 Old Kennedy
Road" be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on December 4, 2001, with respect to the proposed amendments to
the Official Plan and By-law 47-85, as amended, be received;
And further that the applications by
Markham Kia Ltd. to amend the Official Plan and By-law 47-85, as amended, be
referred back to staff for a final report and recommendation.
25. AMBER PLAINS INVESTMENTS
LIMITED,
PART OF LOTS 17 AND 18 OF
CONCESSION 7
DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND
REZONING APPLICATIONS
FOR PHASE 3 OF DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISON 19T-95042
(SU 01 111542, ZA 01 111522)
(10.7, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting
this date was to consider applications for Draft Plan Approval and rezoning applications,
Files SU 01 111542 and ZA 01 111522, submitted by Amber Plains Investments
Limited, for Phase 3 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95042, at Part of Lots 17
and 18, Concession 7.
Committee was advised that 66 notices were mailed on
November 14, 2001, and a public meeting sign was posted November 14, 2001.
There were no written submissions received.
There were no members of the public
in attendance with respect to this application.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report from the Development
Services Commission dated November 6, 2001, entitled "Amber Plains
Investments Limited - Applications for Draft Plan Approval and Implementing
Rezoning Phase 3 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95042, Files SU 01 111542 and
ZA 01 111522" be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on December 4, 2001, with respect to the proposed plan of
subdivision (Phase 3) and the amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as
amended, be received;
And further that the applications by
Amber Plains Investments Limited, be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
26. UNIONVILLE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL, 4484 16TH AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A
PERMANENT MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(OPA.99-017151, Z0.99-017154)
(10.3, 10.5)
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development for Unionville Montessori School at 4484 16th
Avenue, by nature of his daughter is a student at the Unionville Montessori
School, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting
this date was to consider applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law
amendments, Files OPA.99-017151 and ZO.99-017154, submitted by Unionville
Montessori School, to permit a permanent Montessori School at 4484 16th
Avenue.
Committee was advised that 43 notices were mailed on
November 14, 2001, and a public meeting sign was posted November 12, 2001.
There were no written submissions received.
Jamie Bosomworth, Project
Coordinator, gave a presentation of the proposal, explaining the location of
the subject site and surrounding uses.
Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., Planning Consultant for the applicant, displayed site plans and elevation
drawings for the 25,000 sq. ft. new building, which will hold 350 students from
Kindergarten to Grade 8. Kim Nystrom of Cole-Sherman, Traffic Consultants,
reviewed the traffic flow and drop-off provisions.
Committee discussed concerns,
requesting further review of three issues:
1) the
maximum use of the site, and potential for further expansion;
2) right-in/right-out
access to 16th Avenue; and,
3) internal
traffic flow;
4) an
additional concept plan showing possible road patterns abutting 16th
Avenue and Kennedy Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report from the Development
Services Commission dated November 6, 2001, entitled "Unionville
Montessori School - Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment, Files OPA.99-017151 and ZO.99-017154, to permit a permanent
Montessori School at 4484 16th Avenue" be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on December 4, 2001, with respect to the proposed amendments to
the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be
received;
And further that the applications by
Unionville Montessori School be referred back to staff for a report evaluating
the proposal.
27. EMPLOYMENT AREAS, TOWN OF MARKHAM
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW, (10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting
this date was to consider comprehensive zoning by-laws regarding Employment
Areas in the Town of Markham.
Committee was advised that notice had been published in the
Markham Economist and Sun, November 13, 2001. The Committee received one
written submission from John O'Gorman, 29 Grandview Avenue, Thornhill,
regarding his concerns.
Bob Crews, Manager of Planning, gave
a presentation outlining the 2nd Phase of the 5-stage program to
consolidate and standardize employment areas zoning by-laws throughout the
Town.
A draft by-law was provided for
review.
John O'Gorman, 29 Grandview Avenue,
Thornhill, expressed concern that the proposal is not consistent with Smart
Growth and new urbanism initiatives, and that transit issues have not been
addressed.
Herb Richter, 2330 Bridletowne
Circle, P.H. 3, Scarborough, spoke in favour of generalized zoning provisions.
He stated concerns for the smaller property owners within the "Major
Commercial" classification. Staff agreed to review the minimum lot area
requirement.
Ben Quan of PMG Planning Consultants,
representing a land owner, requested clarification regarding pre-zoning. Staff
advised it may be done in odd circumstances such as infilling, but that Council
will be alerted to such instances.
Staff confirmed to the Committee that
the purpose of this exercise is for housekeeping, not to "pre-zone",
and that local residential plazas are not included. Staff are being sensitive
to exception areas, where the community has put effort into establishing
appropriate uses. The Committee requested a list of such areas, as well as
plazas that are exempt.
Lengthy discussions included tying in the Places of Worship
Study, Parking By-law review, Adult Entertainment uses, and legal
non-conforming uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the record of the Public Meeting held on December 4,
2001 with respect to the proposed Town-wide Employment Areas Zoning By-law be
received;
And that the proposed Employment Areas Zoning By-law be
referred back to Development Services Commission staff for a final report and
recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT