MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
JUNE 11, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 9
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Rick Cefaratti, Planner
Michael Fry, Planner
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Rosanna Punit, Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:03 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST –
None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
FRONTIER GROUP OF COMPANIES
INC.
11192 WOODBINE AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO LEGALIZE
THE
EXISTING BUSINESS OFFICE USE
(ZA 13 113119 & SC 13
113119) (10.5, 10.6)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Frontier Group of Companies Inc. for
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to Legalize the existing Business
Office use at 11192 Woodbine Avenue (ZA 13 113119 & SC 13 113119).
The Committee Clerk advised that 44 notices were mailed on May 22, 2013,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 22, 2013. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
The Committee did not require a presentation, and there were no
comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated May 7, 2013 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Frontier Group of Companies Inc., 11192 Woodbine Avenue, Applications for
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to Legalize the existing
Business Office use, File No. ZA 13 113119 & SC 13 113119” be received;
and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 11, 2013, with respect to the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment by Frontier Group of Companies to permit an Business Office,
be received; and,
3) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 13-113119) by Frontier Group of Companies Inc. to
amend By-law 304-87, as amended, and By-law 177-96 as, amended be approved; and
further,
4) That the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment to amend By-law 304-87, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as
amended be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
DIGRAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
6475 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
EAST
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 3
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
TO
PERMIT A 76 UNIT TOWNHOUSE
COMMON ELEMENT CONDOMINIUM
(SU 12 113735 & ZA 12
113735) (10.7, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Digram Developments Inc. for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 76 unit Townhouse Common
Element Condominium at 6475 Major Mackenzie Drive East (SU 12 113735 & ZA
12 113735).
The Committee Clerk advised that 78 notices were mailed on May 22, 2013,
and two Public Meeting signs were posted on May 21, 2013. One written submissions was received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee had questions
regarding the grade separation and area parkland, and discussed the proximity
to a proposed gas station, the opportunity for community amenities instead of
residential use on this site, and TRCA comments.
Sandra Wiles of KLM Planning
Partners, representing the applicant, responded to the comments from the
Committee with respect to rezoning and development of the lands, the provision
of infrastructure, and parkland dedication.
The Committee questioned if
the parkland is sufficient and in appropriate proximity. It was requested that
the proposed gas station be identified in sales material for the subject
residential dwellings. The applicant was requested to work closely with the
Ward Councillor.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That the written submission by Bo
Yin regarding Digram Developments Inc., 6475 Major Mackenzie Drive East, be
received; and,
2) That the report dated
May 7, 2013, entitled “Preliminary Report, Digram Developments Inc., 6475 Major
Mackenzie Drive East, Part of Lot 20, Concession 3, Draft Plan of Subdivision
and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit a 76 unit Townhouse Common
Element Condominium”, File Nos.: SU.12-113735 & ZA.12-113735 dated May 7,
2013 be received; and,
3) That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 11, 2013, with respect to the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, be received; and further,
4) That the application by Digram Developments Inc., to permit
the development of a 76 unit Townhouse Common Element Condominium, Files: ZA 12
113735 & SU 12 113735, be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation evaluating the proposal, in consultation with the
Ward Councillor.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
PHILIP K. H. ENG (OWNER), 5
OAKCREST AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
ONE NEW DETACHED DWELLING
(ZA 13 131319) (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Philip K. H. Eng for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit one new detached dwelling at 5 Oakcrest Avenue (ZA 13
131319).
The Committee Clerk advised that 63 notices were mailed on May 22, 2013,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 22, 2013. Six written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Andrew Ferancik of Walker,
Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited, representing the applicant, provided additional details and reviewed the
development evolution of the neighbourhood.
The Committee expressed concern for the size of the proposed dwelling,
and requested an analysis of potential severances in the area. Discussions
included the previous study by Markham to determine appropriate severance
guidelines, in consultation with the residents, and the services that had been
provided in the area to facilitate severances. It was noted that properties
backing onto the river are subject to additional building restrictions.
Grace Chan, area resident, spoke in opposition to the severance and
considers the proposed house to be too large. Ms. Chan wants to preserve the
neighbourhood.
Joshua Chao, representing his parents, adjacent property owners, spoke
of overdevelopment of the lot and the potential impact on their property. Mr.
Chow stated their opposition to the proposal.
Louis Capozzi, resident across the road, spoke in opposition to the
proposal and discussed impacts to the neighbourhood due to the inappropriate
lot size.
Dr. Art Noordeh, area resident, spoke in opposition to the severance
and discussed the impacts on the neighbourhood, the environment, and the loss
of trees.
Filomena Lamanna, area resident, is not opposed to severances as long
as they are done properly in consideration of the neighbourhood values and
maintains reasonable lot sizes.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That the written submissions by Grace Chan (2), Jennifer Wong, Nicola
Marsh, Angela Kabir, and Mike and Nikki Moffat regarding the application by Philip
K. H. Eng for 5 Oakcrest Avenue, be received; and,
2)
That the
deputations by Grace Chan, Joshua Chao, Louis Capozzi, Dr. Art Noordeh, and
Filomena Lamanna regarding
the application by Philip K. H. Eng for 5 Oakcrest Avenue, be received;
and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated
May 7, 2013 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Philip K. H. Eng (Owner), 5 Oakcrest
Avenue, Zoning by-law amendment to permit one new detached dwelling, File No.
ZA 13 131319” be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 11, 2013
with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and,
5) That the application by Philip K. H. Eng (Owner) for a proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZA 13 131319) be referred back to staff for a report and a
recommendation; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
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