MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2008-06-17 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 7
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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R. Blake, Manager, West District
S. Bordone, Planner
G. Day, Planner
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
R. Kendall, Manager, Central
District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
N. Surti, Planner
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 7:05 PM in the Councillor Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. APPLICATION
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
11160 WOODBINE AVENUE LIMITED
11160 WOODBINE AVENUE
WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE
NORTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD
HIGHWAY 404 NORTH PLANNING
DISTRICT (EMPLOYMENT LANDS)
FILE NOS. SU 07 128278 AND ZA 07 128288 (10.7,
10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider applications submitted by Rice
Commercial Group for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment for the lands municipally known as 11160 Woodbine Avenue (SU 07
128278 and ZA 07 128288).
The Committee Clerk advised that 36 notices were mailed on May 28, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 27, 2008. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Peter Maleganovski, Gatzios Planning, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed application at 11160 Woodbine Avenue advising that there
are no end users currently under contract and that they are interested in
pursuing LEED certification.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councllor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Development
Services Commission report dated April 8, 2008, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT -
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment 11160
Woodbine Avenue Limited 11160 Woodbine Avenue West side of Woodbine Avenue,
north of Elgin Mills Road Highway 404 North Planning
District (Employment Lands) File Nos. SU 07 128278 and ZA 07 128288 ” be
received; and,
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on June 17, 2008, with respect to the applications by
Rice Commercial Group for draft plan of subdivision approval and Zoning by-law
Amendment (SU 07 128278 and ZA 07 128288) be received; and further,
That the
applications by Rice Commercial Group for draft plan of subdivision approval
and zoning by-law amendment be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
2. RULAND
PROPERTIES INC.
DOWNTOWN MARKHAM – PHASE 1
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
WEST SIDE OF THE BIRCHMOUNT
ROAD EXTENSION
PLAN 19TM01012
MARKHAM CENTRE
(ZA 08 110137) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Ruland
Properties Inc. to amend the Town's Markham Centre Zoning By-law
(ZA 08-110137).
The Committee Clerk advised that 71 notices were mailed on May 28, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 15, 2008. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal and indicated that a
site plan application has not been submitted to date.
The Committee suggested staff
discuss with the applicant the future window displays of the proposed
retail. The Committee enquired what
affect this proposal may have on future applications within Markham
Centre. Staff advised that they have
initiated a height and density review for the Markham Centre and that it is
important to continue with a good variety of building heights.
The Committee discussed the
possibility of increasing the building heights further. Staff advised that although the Secondary
Plan does allow Council a great degree of flexibility with respect to building
heights there is the issue of lack of servicing allocation.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the record of the Public meeting held on June 17, 2008, with
respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment be received; and,
That the application by Ruland Properties
Inc. to amend By-law 2004-196 as amended, to permit a 2.71 metres increase
in the maximum height of Building (F) to 33.71 metres, and an increase of 14.91
metres to 45.91 metres, for Building (E) be approved; and further,
That the proposed amendment to By-law
2004-196, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
3. ESTEE
LAUDER COSMETICS
80 ALDEN ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
PARKING LOT
WITHIN THE HYDRO CORRIDOR
(OP 08 112499 & ZA 08
112500) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Estee
Lauder Cosmetics to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and Zoning
By-law 108-81, as amended, for lands
located in the Hydro Corridor, municipally known as 80
Alden Road (OP 08 112499 and ZA 08 112500).
The Committee Clerk advised that 35 notices were mailed on May 28, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 23, 2008. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses, advising the site plan has been designed in consultation with
Hydro One, Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC), and the Town of Markham.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Regional Councillor
G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the record of the Public
Meeting held on June 17, 2008, with respect to “Estee Lauder Cosmetics, 80
Alden Road, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a
parking lot within the Hydro Corridor (File Nos. OP 08 112499 & ZA 08
112500 ),” be received; and,
That the Official Plan
Amendment application (OP 08 112499) submitted by Estee Lauder Cosmetics to
permit a parking lot at 80 Alden Road within the Hydro Corridor, be approved
and the draft Official Plan Amendment be finalized and adopted; and,
That staff be authorized to review materials used in the construction
of the parking lot, including permeable pavers, in order to mitigate any
potential run-off issues; and futher,
That the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 08 112500) to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended,
submitted by Estee Lauder Cosmetics to permit a parking lot at 80 Alden Road
within the Hydro Corridor, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
4. LASSETER
DEVELOPMENT INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM
APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A 277 UNIT TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND MCCOWAN ROAD WITHIN THE
BERCZY VILLAGE SECONDARY PLAN
AREA
(ZA 08 107108 & CU 08
107106) (10.5, 10.20)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Lasseter
Development Inc. for a Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium
approval to permit a 277 unit townhouse development at the southwest corner of
Major Mackenzie Drive and McCown Road within the Berczy Village Secondary Plan
Area
(ZA 08 107108 and CU 08 107107).
The Committee Clerk advised that 151 notices were mailed on May 28, 2008, and two Public Meeting
signs were posted on May 28, 2008. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location and
surrounding uses. Staff advised that the
Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) have verified an appropriate buffer area for this
site. Matters that continue to be
resolved with staff include: servicing
allocation, appropriate sustainability, further refinement to the proposed
development concept plan and the submission of a site plan application is
required.
The Committee suggested the applicant consider a variety of residential
dwellings in place of the proposed townhouses.
The Committee expressed concerns with the proposal showing only one
access. The applicant advised the
Committee that the site is bordered by two Regional Roads therefore limiting
their requests for access into the site.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from Ano Choi and Daisy
Yan Choi, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report dated May 20, 2008, entitled
“Preliminary Report, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Condominium Approval to permit a 277 unit townhouse development at the
southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road within the Berczy
Village Secondary Plan Area, ZA 08 107108 & CU 08 107106” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 17, 2008, with
respect to the rezoning application submitted by Lasseter Development Inc. to
amend By-law 304-87 and By-law 177-96, as amended, be received; and further,
That the application be referred back to staff for further review and a
report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
5. GREAT
WEST DEVELOPMENTS
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON CONDOMINIUM
ROADS AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MARKHAM
ROAD AND ELSON STREET
(ZA 08 110695) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment application
submitted by Great West Developments to permit a medium density residential
development on condominium roads (ZA 08 110695).
The Committee Clerk advised that 123 notices were mailed on May 28, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 23, 2008. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal and advised that there
are no outstanding issues.
Mr. Roger Mathialagan, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed application for Great
West Developments advising he is not in support. He is concerned with the potential increase
of traffic, noise and garbage. Mr.
Mathialagan indicated that this proposal will change the design of the area. He stated that the neighbourhood needs a
Community Centre not this proposed development.
Staff advised that this site was never contemplated for a Community
Centre.
The Committee discussed issues relating to visitor parking, garbage
pick up and snow storage. Staff advised
that the private road standards have been designed to accommodate garbage
trucks and will work with the applicant to try and increase the proposed amount
of visitor parking. Staff also advised
that snow storage has been considered with this application. The Committee suggested that staff work with
the applicant to further enhance the building treatments, landscape and
streetscape.
Mr. Jim Kotsopoulos, Great West Developments, addressed the Committee
with respect to this proposed application advising that they will continue to
work with Town staff to address issues raised tonight. He also advised that this application is
mainly of a technical nature that will change the form of ownership for the
condominium development.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from 73 Monique Court (on behalf of the neighborhood) be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the record of the Public Meeting held on June
17, 2008,
with respect to “Great West Developments, Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZA 08 110695) to permit a medium density residential development on
condominium roads at the southeast corner of Markham
Road and Elson Street”
be received; and,
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA
08 110695) to amend By-law 90-81, as amended, submitted Great West Developments, to
permit a medium density residential development on condominium roads at the
southeast corner of Markham Road and Elson Street, be approved and the draft Zoning
By-law Amendment be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
6. FOREST
BAY HOMES
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION TO PERMIT TWO
SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENTIAL LOTS
ON MONIQUE COURT
(ZA 08 107567) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Forest Bay
Homes for a Zoning By-law amendment to permit two semi-detached residential
lots on Monique Court (ZA 08 107567).
The Committee Clerk advised that 164 notices were mailed on May 28, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 2, 2008. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding
uses. There are no outstanding issues. Staff advised that the Heritage House on this
site is intended to be used as a residential building.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from 73 Monique Court (on behalf of the neighborhood) be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the record of the Public Meeting held on June
17, 2008,
with respect to “Forest Bay Homes. Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 08
107567) to permit two semi-detached residential lots on Monique Court”, be
received; and,
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 08 107567) to
amend By-law 90-81, as amended, submitted by Forest Bay Homes to permit two semi-detached residential lots
on Monique Court,
be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be enacted without
further notice.
CARRIED
7. PROPOSED
POLICIES TO PROVIDE FOR
NON LANE-BASED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY (10.0)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider proposed Secondary Plan policies to
provide for non lane-based residential development in the Cornell Community
(OP 06 114028).
The Committee Clerk advised that 57 notices were mailed on May 28, 2008, and a Public Meeting notice
was published in the Economist & Sun and Thornhill Liberal on May 29, June
5 and June 12, 2008. Four written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff advised that the purpose of tonight’s meeting is to receive input
on the potential policies for the non lane-based residential development in the
Cornell Community.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal that included
background information, potential policies for the proposed Secondary Plan,
architectural control guidelines and potential areas in Cornell, that might accommodate
front-load product.
Mr. Gary Muller, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed non lane-based
residential development stating he is not in support. He indicated that non lane-based development
will take away from the pedestrian experience that exists in the Cornell
community. Mr. Muller believes that the proposed amendment will result in a
development that is out of place within the existing community. He enquired what is the percentage of future
units that will be non lane-based?
Mr. Dan Leeming, The Planning Partnership, presented to the Committee some
site plan designs and individual house plan designs proposed by Mattamy Homes.
Ms. Frances DiGuiseppe, Mattamy Homes, demonstrated to the Committee
how front drive homes would be laid out.
She advised that the intention is to bring the architecture closer to
the street, have large porches and provide a diversity of homes for the
Community.
Mr. Geoff Magder, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed non lane-based
residential development stating he is not in support. He indicated that non lane-based homes do not
fit in with the existing Cornell community.
Mr. Magder, suggested that the Town should preserve the uniqueness of
Cornell.
Mr. Haafid Rahman, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed non lane-based
residential development stating he is not in support. He indicated that the unique characteristics
of the current community should be maintained.
Mr. Rahman is concerned that the non lane-based residential development
will take away from the existing pedestrian experience and suggested that the
proposal be re-evaluated.
Mr. Eric Ball, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed non lane-based
residential development. He suggested
that the proposal is not meeting the needs of the existing community but the
needs of the developer. Mr. Ball
believes that Cornell should remain as a friendly and safe pedestrian based
community.
Ms. Renee Torrington, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed non lane-based
residential development stating her support for larger lots. She indicated that the following guidelines
should be maintained if front drive homes are implemented: minimum depth of 25 m and minimum frontage of
15.2 m.
Mr. Andrew Keyes, Cornell Advisory Group member and ratepayers
association president addressed the Committee regarding the proposed non
lane-based residential development stating the Cornell residents are not in
support. He indicated that this proposal
is threatening to the unique pedestrian friendly character within the Cornell
community. Mr. Keyes advised that Cornell
already includes a diverse mix of housing types. He also advised that this proposal does not
meet the strict conditions that were put forward in 2003.
Staff advised that if the 600 proposed non lane-based units were built
it would represent approximately 37 % of future development and 15% in total.
The Committee discussed whether the Duany agreement/guidelines were
reached unanimously.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the correspondence from Mike Homuk, Gene &
Maureen Lew and Glen River, be
received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Development Services Commission Report
entitled “Preliminary Report. Proposed
policies to provide for non lane-based residential development in the Cornell
Community”, dated October 16, 2007, be received; and,
That the record of the
Public Meeting of June 17, 2008 with respect to the proposed Secondary Plan
policies be received; and further,
And further that
consideration of the proposed Secondary Plan policies be referred back to staff
for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:00 PM