Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
September 4, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 9
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Ron, Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Rick Cefaratti, Planner II
Amanda Crompton, Planner
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Dave Miller, Manager, West District
Laura Gold, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:01 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None was disclosed.
Requests for identification of deputations
regarding matters on this agenda.
1. INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
KING SQUARE LIMITED
REVISED OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL
AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ON THE
LANDS LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF MARKLAND STREET AND
WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE
FILES: OP/ZA 14129350 (10.3,
10.5)1.
Memo
The
Public Meeting on this date was to consider an application by King Square
Limited for revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a
mixed-use residential, retail and hotel development on the lands located on the
north side of Markland Street and west of Woodbine Avenue (OP/ZA 14 129350).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 213 notices were mailed on August 15, 2018, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on August 13, 2018. Five (5)
written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Kate Cooper, Bousfields
Inc. and Johnny Chimienti, Graziani + Corazza Architects provided a presentation on the proposal.
Committee asked the
following:
·
For a copy of the shadow study
(Councillor Burke)
·
That the maintenance of the pond
be discussed, as part of the Site Plan Agreement;
·
That a wind study be undertaken;
·
For details on the type and size
of the 190 retirement units being proposed;
·
To see why a berm is no longer
being proposed.
Committee discussed the
following:
·
The changing of the commercial
unit to a multi-residential unit and the impact on traffic;
·
The future traffic improvements in
the area that will help alleviate some of the traffic on 16th Avenue;
·
How the development will mix with
the low density properties in the area;
·
The parking strategy for the
proposal.
Committee asked staff to
compare the original proposal with the current proposal to ensure that all
concerns have been addressed.
Deputations
Joseph Chin spoke in opposition of the proposal. His concerns included:
·
The development is too dense for
the area;
·
The privacy of residents living in
nearby properties due to the proposed height of the buildings;
·
The lack of parking being
proposed;
·
The additional traffic the
development will bring to the area;
·
The height of the proposed
buildings.
Malcom NG spoke in opposition of the proposal. His concern was regarding the density
of the proposed development.
Nalini Persaud spoke in opposition of the proposal. Her concerns
included:
·
The transit, schools and roads in the
area are not equipped to support the proposed density of the development;
·
The proposed development is too
dense for the area.
Joe Roscia, spoke in opposition of the proposal. His concerns included:
·
The additional traffic the
development will bring to the area;
·
The proposed development is too
dense for the area;
·
The height of the proposed
buildings;
·
The proposal does not address the
residents’ concerns from the original proposal.
Simon Tsui, spoke in opposition of the proposal. His concerns included:
·
The additional traffic the
development will bring to the area;
·
The lack of parking being proposed
for the development;
·
The possibility that the pond will
become contaminated from the development;
·
The impact of the development on wildlife;
·
The shadow effect on the
townhomes.
Sam Orrico, spoke in opposition of the proposal. His concern was the
height of the buildings and the density of the development.
Peter Leung spoke in opposition of the proposal. His concerns included:
·
The proposed development is too
dense for the area;
·
The impact on the surrounding
neighbourhood;
·
The impact on social services;
·
The additional traffic the
development will bring to the area.
Moved by Councillor Alan ho
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the memorandum dated August 15, 2018 titled “Information Memorandum, King
Square Limited, Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications
to permit a mixed-use residential, retail and hotel development on the lands
located on the north side of Markland Street and west of Woodbine Avenue,
Files: OP/ZA 14 129350” be received; and,
2) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2018, with respect to the
proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications
submitted by King Square Limited, Files OP/ZA 14 129350, be received; and
further,
3) That
the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted
by King Square Limited, Files OP/ZA 14 129350, be referred back to staff for a
report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM AND SITE
PLAN APPROVAL
BY GEMTERRA (WOODBINE) INC. TO
PERMIT
TOWNHOUSES AT 9064 TO 9110
WOODBINE AVENUE (WARD 2)
FILE NOS. OP/SU/ZA/CU/SC 17
153653 (10.3, 10.7, 10.5, 10.6)
Report
The
Public Meeting on this date was to consider an application submitted by
Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc. for Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Condominium and Site Plan
Approval to permit townhouses at 9064 to 9110 Woodbine Avenue (OP/SU/ZA/CU/SC
17 153653).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 296 notices were mailed on August 15, 2018, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on August 14, 2018, 2018. Two (2)
written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
A representative from Malone
Given Parsons LTD. Provided a presentation on the proposed project on behalf of
the Applicant.
Committee discussed the following:
·
The height of the townhomes;
·
The garage and driveway sizes
being proposed;
·
The snow removal plan;
·
The usage and restoration of the
heritage home;
·
The size of the amenity space;
·
If the developer was proposing net
zero runoff;
·
The park being located across the
street from the development;
·
The Markham Golf Course lands;
·
The access points to the
development, which the applicant is currently working on with the City and the
Region.
Deputations
Malcom NG spoke in opposition of the proposal. His concerns included:
·
The proposed heights of the
townhomes;
·
The proposed development is too
dense for the parcel of the land;
Peter Leung representing Vivian Law spoke in opposition of the proposal. His
concerns included:
·
The proposed heights of the
townhomes;
·
The proposed development is too
dense for the parcel of the land;
·
The laneway is too narrow, which
could make it difficult for emergency vehicles to access the townhomes in an emergency;
·
The proposed development does not
blend in with the rest of the community.
Sarah Jim spoke in opposition of the proposed
development. Her concerns included:
·
The proposed development is too
dense for the parcel of the land;
·
The laneway is too narrow, which
could make it difficult for emergency vehicles to access the townhomes in an emergency;
·
There will be no park for the
residents on the parcel of land;
·
The additional traffic the
proposed development will generate;
·
The loss of mature trees.
Allen Wong spoke in
opposition of the proposed development. He stipulated that his concerns were
similar to concerns already expressed by other residents.
Bimi Liu spoke in
opposition to the proposed project. His concern was the townhomes do not have
enough livable space.
Jennifer Li spoke in opposition of the proposed
project. Her concerns included:
·
The townhomes are too close to the
Rouge River, which may cause flooding issues in the area;
·
The laneway is too narrow, which
could make it difficult for emergency vehicles to access the townhomes in an emergency;
·
The impact the proposed
development will have on traffic;
·
The loss of mature trees;
·
The impact the proposed
development will have on the nearby townhomes;
·
The density of the proposed
development.
Ming Lee, representing the Condo Y1003 Millbrook Phase
3 Directors spoke in opposition of the project. Their concerns included:
·
The proposed development is too
dense for the parcel of the land;
·
The design of the townhomes is not
compatible with the heritage design requirements;
·
The impact the new development
will have on traffic;
·
The loss of privacy of the nearby
townhome residents due to the height of the townhomes being proposed;
·
The freehold design of the
townhomes, suggesting that both the landscaping and the townhomes should be
managed by a condo board to ensure the façade and landscaping of the homes is
consistent;
·
The impact the development could
have on flooding in the area;
·
Where the proposed River Walk will
go;
·
The future of the heritage home
located on the property.
Eric Xia spoke in opposition of the project. His
concern was the loss of mature trees.
Ken Wong spoke in
opposition of the project. His concerns were as follows:
·
The height of the townhomes;
·
The density of the proposed development;
·
Safety and privacy concerns.
Brian Ferrier spoke in
opposition of the project. His concerns included:
·
The development being proposed is
to dense for the parcel of land;
·
The laneway is too narrow, which
could make it difficult for emergency vehicles to access the townhomes in an emergency;
·
The impact the development will
have on the wildlife in the area.
Alex Wong spoke in
opposition of the project. His concerns included:
·
The development being proposed is
to dense for the parcel of land;
·
The removal of snow.
Committee advised that this proposal will also go to the Heritage Markham
Committee for its feedback/approval.
Wing Yue submitted a
deputation form, but was no longer in attendance when it was time to speak.
The applicant advised
that they did not complete a traffic study due to the scale of the project.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That
the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Applications for Official Plan
Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of
Condominium and Site Plan Approval by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc., to townhouses
at 9064 to 9110 Woodbine Avenue, File Nos. OP SU ZA CU SC 17 153653 (Ward 2)”
be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on September 4, 2018, with respect to the proposed Official Plan
Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of
Condominium and Site Plan Approval to permit townhouses at 9064 to 9110
Woodbine Avenue, File Nos. OP SU ZA CU SC 17 153653 (Ward 2)” be received; and
further,
3) That the Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Draft
Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Condominium and Site Plan
Approval by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc., be referred back to staff for a report
and recommendation to evaluate the proposal.
CARRIED
3. APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW BY
MARTINDALE PLANNING SERVICES,
ON BEHALF OF THE
AL HUSSAIN FOUNDATION, TO
PERMIT A 0.45 HA. (1.12 ac.)
EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING
CEMETERY AT
10992 KENNEDY ROAD (WARD 6)
FILE NOS. OP ZA 17 150049
(10.3, 10.5)
Memo
The
Public Meeting on this date was to consider an application submitted by
Martindale Planning Services, on behalf of the Al Hussain Foundation to permit
a 0.45 ha. (1.12 ac.) expansion of the existing cemetery at 10992 Kennedy Road
(OP/ZA 17 150049).
The Committee Clerk advised
that 31 notices were mailed on August 15, 2018, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on August 15, 2018. No written
submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report titled “MEMORANDUM, Applications to amend
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law by Martindale Planning Services, on behalf
of the Al Hussain Foundation, to permit a 0.45 ha. (1.12 ac.) expansion of the
existing cemetery at 10992 Kennedy Road (Ward 6), File Nos. OP ZA 17 150049” be
received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 4,
2018, with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment, to permit a 0.45 ha. (1.12 ac.) expansion of the existing cemetery
at 10992 Kennedy Road (Ward 6), File Nos. OP ZA 17 150049” be received; and,
3) That the applications by Martindale Planning Services, on
behalf of the Al Hussain Foundation, to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended,
be approved; and,
4) That the proposed amendments to the 2014 Official Plan and
Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be enacted without further notice; and
further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:55 PM.
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