Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
June 6, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 7
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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Chris Alexander, Acting Manager,
By-law Enforcement and Regulatory
Services
Ron Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Chris Bird, Director of Building
Lilli Duoba, Manger, Natural
Heritage
Kimberley Kitteringham, City
Clerk
Sean Lapenna, Planner
Dave Miller, Manager, West District
Bradley Roberts, Supervisor Zoning
Patrick Wong, Planner II, Natural
Heritage
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:05 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
BY THE RICE GROUP TO PERMIT A
1,115M2 (12,000FT2)
TWO STOREY OFFICE BUILDING
AT 11258 WOODBINE AVENUE
FILE NO.’S: ZA 16 106902 (WARD
2) (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by the Rice Group for Zoning By-law Amendment
to permit a 1,115m2 (12,000ft2) two storey office
building at 11258 Woodbine Avenue (ZA 16 106902).
The Committee Clerk advised that 28 notices were mailed on May 17, 2017,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 17, 2017. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Michael Mendes of the Rice Group, gave
a presentation to provide additional details. Staff and Mr. Mendes responded to
questions from the Committee, and confirmed that the property address would
likely be on Honda Boulevard. The Committee requested to see details of the building
materials to be used, at later stages.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by:
Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated May 23, 2017, titled “Preliminary Report - Application
for Zoning By-law Amendment by the Rice Group to permit a 1,115m2
(12,000ft2) two storey office building at 11258 Woodbine Avenue File
No. : ZA 16 106902 (Ward 2)”, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on June 6, 2017, with respect to the application by the Rice Group for a Zoning
By-law Amendment, be received; and further,
3) That the application the Rice Group to
amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit a 1,115m2 (12,000ft2)
two storey office building be approved and enacted.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CTC SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
(2015):
DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(10.3)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider a City-initiated amendment to the Official Plan 2014, as partially
approved on October 30, 2015, May 26, 2016 and March 10, 2017 to address
conformity requirements under the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central
Lake Ontario Source Protection Plan (CTC SPP).
The Committee Clerk advised that notice was published in the Markham
Economist and Sun, Markham Page, and in the Thornhill Liberal, on May 18, 2017.
Two written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the areas impacted,
and outstanding issues. The Committee referred to correspondence received from
land owners, and questioned the timeframe to implement this amendment with
respect to the appeal of the Official Plan. Details of the policies and plan
were discussed. It was also noted that the wording “strongly encouraged” may
not be effective.
Sam Orrico, in his capacity as a local farmer, spoke of water issues
relating to wells, septic systems, and water flow, and suggested that more
Public Meetings be held to inform the public on these matters and to receive
more input.
Joseph
J. Cimer, representing a land owner at Elgin Mills and Woodbine Avenue,
discussed the potential impact of the proposed amendment on urban expansion in
this area. Staff responded that the delineation and boundaries are provided to
the City and lands cannot be deleted, and explained the sub-watershed study
that has been undertaken.
The Committee agreed to refer this back to
staff, and directed that consultation be held with land owners.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1)
That written submissions from Gatzios Planning and Development
Consultants Inc., representing area land owners, and from Joseph J. Cimer,
representing area land owners, regarding proposed amendments to the
Official Plan 2014 for the Source Protection Plan, be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Sam Orrico, and Joseph J. Cimer, representing
area land owners, regarding proposed amendments to the Official Plan
2014 for the Source Protection Plan, be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission
report dated April 10, 2017 entitled “Preliminary Report, CTC Source Protection
Plan (2015): Draft Official Plan Amendment” be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on June 6, 2017 with respect to the draft Official Plan amendment be
received; and,
5) That the draft Official Plan amendment
for conformity to the CTC Source Protection Plan (2015) be referred back to
staff for a final report and recommendation; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
BY RIVERWALK MEADOWS INC. C/O
QX4 INVESTMENTS LTD.
TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF
8 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
AT 7605 9TH LINE, 7597 9TH
LINE & BLOCK 228, PLAN 65M-3976
(WARD 7)
FILE: ZA 17 132402 (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Riverwalk Meadows Inc. c/o QX4 Investments
Ltd. to facilitate the creation of 8 residential lots at 7605 9th
Line, 7597 9th Line and Block 228, Plan 65M-3976 (ZA 17 132402).
The Committee Clerk advised that 177 notices were mailed on May 17, 2017,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 17, 2017. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Ltd.,
representing the applicant, gave a presentation to provide additional details,
and displayed concept elevations. In response to questions from the Committee,
it was confirmed that the proposed houses would be connected to City services.
Vijay Subramandan, area resident, requested that the servicing
infrastructure be available to the non-serviced houses north of the community
centre. The Committee discussed previous efforts to have these properties
serviced. The Committee requested information on potential servicing
connections when this matter comes back.
Larry Pagniello adjacent property owner, advised that the applicant and
City staff had met with some residents to explain the proposal, and he
understands that the applicant is willing to work with them to resolve any
issues. Mr. Pagniello has written to staff regarding their concerns, including
the proposed lot sizes, compatibility with the existing dwellings, grading, tree
preservation along the property line, and setting a precedent for more
development along 9th Line. He also noted the applicant’s intention
to purchase Block 228 from the City, which was conveyed to the City as a
remnant parcel from another development. The Committee clarified that this is
not an unusual practice. Staff confirmed that the proposed lot sizes would
conform to the same R2 Zoning By-law standards as the existing houses.
Shakir Rehmatullah, representing the applicant, referred to the concept
elevations, which are intended to fit into the character of the neighbourhood,
and provided assurances that he would work with the residents to resolve any
issues. It was noted that the original proposal was for at least 10 lots.
The Ward Councillor indicated that he would hold a community meeting on
this proposal.
Moved by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1)
That the deputations by Vijay
Subramandan, and Larry Pagniello regarding the application by Riverwalk Meadows
Inc. on 9th Line, be received; and,
2)
That the report titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment by Riverwalk
Meadows Inc. c/o QX4 Investments Ltd. to facilitate the
creation of 8 residential lots at 7605 9th Line, 7597 9th
Line & Block 228, Plan 65M-3976 (Ward 7), File ZA 17 132402” be received;
and,
3)
That a
community information meeting be held by the Ward Councillor; and further,
4) That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Riverwalk Meadows
Inc. c/o QX4 Investments Ltd. File Numbers: ZA 17 132402, be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
4. AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING
ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY’S SIGN BY-LAW (2.16)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider proposed amendments to the City's Sign By-law.
The Committee Clerk advised that notice was published in the Markham
Economist and Sun, Markham Page, and the Thornhill Liberal, on May 18, 2017.
One written submissions was received regarding this proposal.
Martin Rendl of Martin Rendl and Associates gave a presentation regarding
the proposed amendments to the City’s Sign By-law, with respect to electronic
signage, signage for new developments, institutional signage, window signage,
special sign districts, and Sign By-law enforcement.
Lauren Vital of Smart Reit, was pleased that electronic and digital
signs have been addressed, and requested that: third-party advertising signage be
permitted; that double-sided panels be permitted; that electronic signs be
permitted in mixed-use zones; and, that extended hours for electronic signs be
permitted for specific times of the year. The Committee discussed visual
impacts and Markham’s goal to achieve higher standards.
Robert Corridore of RCC Media, owns and manages nine third-party signs,
and recommends the by-law be updated to permit digital non-animated signs. Mr.
Corridore referred to his written submission.
Jim Laframboise, an amateur astronomer, gave a presentation and spoke
of the physical impacts of illumination, light pollution, and distraction
caused by electronic signs, suggesting that they be limited to red lights.
Evelin Ellison, gave a presentation with samples of brightly illuminated
electronic billboards and animated signs, and recommended prohibiting such
signs, suggesting that nighttime illumination is not healthy.
Chris Vaughan, an amateur astronomer, spoke in support of night-sky
friendly signs, and suggested programming illuminated signs towards a red
colour tone, and aiming the lights downward. He also noted the impact of snow
cover on illumination.
The Committee recommended reviewing
community centre signs to be turned off and on as appropriate; and reducing the
amount of illumination; using red colour tones; and whether the level of
illumination can be regulated.
Moved
by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded
by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1)
That the written submission from Robert Corridore of RCC Media,
regarding the proposed amendments to the City’s Sign By-law, be
received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Lauren
Vital of Smart Reit, Robert Corridore of RCC Media, Jim Laframboise, Evelin
Ellison, and Chris Vaughan , regarding
the proposed amendments to the City’s Sign By-law, be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report entitled “Authorization
to hold a Public Meeting on proposed amendments to the City’s Sign By-law” and dated April 24th, 2017, be
received; and,
4) That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 6, 2017 with respect to the proposed amendments to
Sign By-law 2002-94, as amended, be received; and,
5) That the presentation
and report by Martin Rendl and Associates be received; and further,
6) That
the proposed amendments to the City of Markham Sign By-law 2002-94, as amended
be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.
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