MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2007-09-04 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 10
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Attendance
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R. Blake, Manager, West District
S. Bordone, Planner
G. Day, Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at the hour of 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Deputy
Mayor J. Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd.
application, as he represents the owner of the property, and did not take part
in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval
of such matter.
1. THORNHILL SECONDARY PLAN
FOR THE THORNHILL PLANNING
DISTRICT
(PLANNING DISTRICT NO. 3) (OP
07 120480)(10.0)
Extract Draft
OPA Report
Appendix
A-C Appendix
D Correspondence
The Chair
advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a proposed
amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987) to incorporate an amendment to
the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District (Planning
District No. 3) (OP 07 120480).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 373 notices were mailed on August 15, 2007, and a Public Meeting Notice was published
in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on August 23, 2007 and August 30, 2007. One
written submission was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal. Staff advised that
the purpose of the Secondary Plan Amendment (initiated by Council) was to
ensure that the Thornhill Secondary Plan and Thornhill-Markham Heritage
Conservation District Plan were consistent with respect to permitted building
height. Staff indicated the following
amendments to the Secondary Plan policies are included: Maximum building height
of 12.0 metres and a minimum building height of 2 storeys within the “Heritage
Main Street I” designation; removal of reference to bonus height provision; and
removal of reference to “consistent with the Council endorsed “Thornhill Yonge Street Study (2005)” where appropriate.
Committee heard a deputation from Mr. Joseph Ricciuti and Mrs. Diane
Ricciute, 8 Eliza Street, both of whom spoke in support of
the proposed Secondary Plan amendment.
Mrs. Marion Matthias, 33 Colborne Street, addressed the Committee regarding
the height restrictions, and spoke in support of the Secondary Plan Amendment.
Ms. Toinette Bezant, representing the Bayview Glen Residents
Association, addressed the Committee stating concerns with the current storm
water and sewer capacity in the Thornhill Area.
Ms. Bezant indicated her support of the proposed Secondary Plan amendment.
Mr. George Jenkyn, 21 Clark Avenue, addressed the Committee regarding
the height restrictions, and spoke in support of the Secondary Plan Amendment.
Mr. Rob Armstrong, 9 Eliza Street, addressed the Committee on the
proposed Secondary Plan Amendment, indicating he supports the Secondary Plan
Amendment as a means of preserving the heritage area.
Mr. Barry Nelson addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the
proposed amendment.
Mr. David Jordon, Thornhill Conservation District Rate Payers
Association, read a prepared text stating the Association’s position on the
proposed amendment. He stressed the
importance of making a decision that will permit reasonable future
re-development in the Yonge Street Heritage District area.
Committee heard a deputation from Mr. Bill Wylie, 148 John Street, who spoke in support of the proposed Secondary Plan amendment.
Mel Winch, Winch Planning & Development Services, addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed amendment. He distributed a copy of a Development
Services Report dated April 4, 2006 and entitled “Thornhill Yonge
Street Study and Draft Amendment to the Markham Official Plan and the Thornhill
Secondary Plan. Mr. Winch indicated he does
not support the proposed amendment and believes it is inconsistent with the
recommendations contained within the April 4, 2006 report.
Ms. Marilyn Ginsburg, 20 Almond Avenue, addressed the Committee with
respect to the proposed amendment, indicating her support.
The Committee thanked all the residents for coming out and showing their
support to preserve the Heritage area in Thornhill.
Staff advised the Committee that they are still waiting for the letter
of exemption from the Regional Municipality of York and have only received
verbal confirmation. If the letter is
not received prior to the Council meeting of September
11, 2007
they will bring it forward to the September 25, 2007 meeting.
Moved by: Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the correspondence received from Melvin S.
Winch MCIP, RPP, 47 Joseph Duggan Road, Toronto, Ontario in opposition
regarding the proposed application for Thornhill Secondary Plan for the
Thornhill Planning District, be received;
*That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2007, with respect to the
proposed amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to
incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning
District (Planning District No.3), be received;
That the application by the
Town of Markham to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to
incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning
District (Planning District No.3), as amended,
be approved;
And further that the
proposed amendment, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
2. CHAK CHENG
APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO REZONE 7165 BAYVIEW AVENUE
FROM
GREENBELT RESIDENTIAL (GR) TO
PERMIT
A FUTURE SEVERANCE OF THE
LANDS
INTO TWO LOTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF
TWO SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
ZA-07-110055 (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair
advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a Zoning
By-law amendment by Chak Cheng to rezone 7165 Bayview Avenue from Greenbelt
Residential (GR) to permit the severance of the lands into two lots for the
construction of two single detached dwellings (ZA 07 110055).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 123 notices were mailed on August 15, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
August 8, 2007. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses. Further detailed review of the top bank,
environmental buffer, proposed building footprints and future road widening of
the Bayview Avenue
right-of-way will be required.
The owner, applicant and engineer were in attendance to respond to any
questions.
Mr. John O’Gorman, 29 Grandview Avenue, addressed the Committee on the
proposed zoning application. Mr. O’Gorman
does not object to the proposal, but also stated the 10 metre required buffer
is essential for the protection of the owner and the environment.
Mrs. Marion Matthias, 33 Colborne Street, stated her concerns with the
proposed application. Ms. Matthias would
like the 10 metre required buffer to be increased to protect The East Don River
which bisects the subject property. She
also stated that the mature trees on the property are essential and should not be
removed.
Ms. Toinette Bezant, 2 Sunflower Court, that, while she did not object
to the proposed zoning application, she was concerned with the erosion of the
East Don River and the effectiveness of current storm water retention services in
terms of providing support to the development.
Mr. Jim Kirk, Malone Given Parsons, representing the owner, presented the Committee
with an aerial photo of the subject lands.
Mr. Kirk stated that as the plans are currently designed only two trees
on the property will need to be removed.
The Committee stated concerns with the 10 metre environmental buffer
suggesting it should be larger. The
Committee also suggested considering an amendment to the current design which
would remove the patio from the buffer area.
The Committee suggested a review of infill by-laws should be undertaken within
the Thornhill area. It was determined
that this should be discussed at the next Development Services Committee
meeting.
Moved by: Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the
Development Services Commission report dated June 19, 2007, entitled “Preliminary Report – Chak Cheng, Application
for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 7165 Bayview Avenue from Greenbelt
Residential (GR) to permit a future severance of the lands into two lots for
the construction of two single detached dwellings” be received;
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2007, with respect to the proposed
amendment to By-law 1767 be received;
And that the
application made by Chak Cheng to amend By-law 1767 be referred back to staff
for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT RETAIL SALES IN ONE
UNIT WITHIN AN
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 17
LAIDLAW BOULEVARD
ZA 07 114387 (10.5)
Report
The Chair
advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a Zoning
By-law amendment application submitted by 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. to permit retail
sales in one unit within an industrial building at 17 Laidlaw Boulevard (ZA 07
114387).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 88 notices were mailed on August 15, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
August 14, 2007. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and noted that there are
no outstanding issues to date.
There were no comments
from the audience with respect to this application.
The Committee asked if there are any restrictions on the type of retail
sales that may be permitted at this location.
Staff advised that the site is currently zoned to permit industrial uses
and retails sales would be restricted to one unit (Unit 1) only within the
industrial building because there is not sufficient parking space to permit it
to the other units.
The Committee enquired if this application was circulated to Stephen
Chait, Director of Economic Development.
Staff advised it was not circulated to Mr. Chait. It was suggested to circulate the application
to Mr. Chait for his input.
Moved by: Councillor C.
Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the memorandum to the Chief Administrative Officer dated August 2,
2007, entitled “Delegation of Authority to CAO to call a Public Meeting, Zoning
Amendment Application to permit retail sales in one unit within an industrial
building at 17 Laidlaw Boulevard, Markham, ZA 07 114387” be received;
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2007, with
respect to the rezoning application submitted by 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. to amend
By-law 1229, as amended, be received.
That the rezoning application by 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. to amend By-law
1229, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted
without further notice.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Public
Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:37 PM.