Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
June 16 & 17, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 10
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Sabrina Bordone, Senior Planner
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Acting Director
of Planning and Urban Design
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central District
Dave Miller, Manager, West District
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Peter Wokral, Heritage 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.
At 11:49 p.m. on June 16, 2015, the Committee passed a motion to waive
Section 3.28 of Procedural By-law 2001-1 allowing the meeting to continue
further than 12:01 a.m. on June 17, 2015.
The motion moved by Councillor Don Hamilton and seconded by Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath was carried by a two-thirds vote of the Members present.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None declared
Memo
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by 1377402 Ontario Inc. for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit professional office use at 162 Main Street North Markham
Village (ZA 15 147635).
The Committee Clerk advised that 102 notices were mailed on May 27, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 26, 2015. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The applicant wishes to expedite the
approval, however, staff consider the uses being requested, other than professional
office and specific residential uses, will require review and a report back in
the fall.
Joseph Cimer, agent, and Andrea Blair, owner, were in attendance. Mr.
Cimer provided further details of the proposal and requested flexibility to
permit a medical office, as well as townhouses, suggesting that the as-of-right
uses of office and residential uses be permitted with a hold on additional commercial
uses until a future Secondary Plan supporting theses uses was adopted. Mr.
Cimer provided a letter dated June 16, 2015.
Staff reviewed the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law provisions
regarding townhouses and medical offices.
Some of the requested uses may require a Secondary Plan amendment. A medical
office as proposed by the applicant, would be limited to one practitioner.
The Committee discussed appropriate uses, hold provisions, application
fees for current and future use requests, impacts on the neighbourhood and
streetscape, and parking requirements.
Gord Walter, resident, suggested that the application be reviewed by
the Markham Main Street Committee. Mr. Walter discussed additional staff
parking that may be required, parking issues on Main Street, and driveway
access to the busy Main Street.
The Committee supported approval of professional office and residential
uses (single, duplex, semi-detached, tri-plex, four-plex, and apartment
dwellings) as permitted in the current Secondary Plan. The Committee also
considered the possibility of applying a Hold provision for any future
townhouses that the applicant may pursue in the future, but decided against it.
Moved
by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded
by: Councillor Colin Campbell
**
1)
That the written submission from Joseph Cimer, agent for the applicant,
dated June 16, 2015, regarding the application for 162 Main Street North,
Markham, be received; and,
2)
That the deputation by Gord Walter regarding the application for
162 Main Street North, Markham, be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated June
16, 2015, entitled “Preliminary Report, 1377402 Ontario Inc., Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit Professional Office use, 162 Main Street
North Markham Village, File No. ZA 15 147635,” be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 16, 2015
with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application, be received;
and,
5) That the application by 1377402 Ontario Inc. for a proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 15 147635), be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be
finalized and enacted to permit professional
offices, excluding medical offices other than an office use by a single
practitioner at any one time, and residential use including single, duplex,
semi-detached, tri-plex, four-plex, and apartment dwellings; and
further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on June 23 to
replace Clauses 1 to 6 with the following:
“That the item titled "162 Main Street North, Markham Village,
1377402 Ontario Inc., File: ZA 15 147635" be referred back to the
Development Services Committee meeting in September 2015.”
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE
REMINGTON GROUP)
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISING 523 CONDOMINIUM
UNITS WITH ANCILLARY RETAIL
USES, NORTH OF ENTERPRISE
BOULEVARD, EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
FILE NO. ZA 15 244500 (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington
Group) for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a high density residential
development comprising 523 condominium units with ancillary retail uses, north
of Enterprise Boulevard, east of Warden Avenue (ZA 15 244500).
The Committee Clerk advised that 4,539 notices were mailed on May 27, 2015,
and three Public Meeting signs were posted on May 27, 2015. Thirty written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff listed the currently permitted
uses and clarified “community amenity” use. The lands immediately to the north
designated for parkland, will not be affected.
Randy Peddigrew of Remington Group and
Sheldon Levitt of Quadrangle Architects provided additional details and
displayed renderings of the proposal. A handout was provided. Sharon Sterling
of WSB, Traffic Consultant, and other members of the consulting team were in
attendance.
Grace Sonoda spoke in opposition to the three new 15-storey condo
buildings and the resulting additional traffic, as well as the loss of
community amenity areas for recreational uses. Ms. Sonoda discussed delays in
the completion of the community plan and parks.
Laith Hamid spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to
increased traffic congestion and preservation of the green space. Mr. Hamid
suggested construction in the area has gone on for too long.
Katrina Leon spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to the
lack of community parks and other amenities, and the increased traffic and
population.
Robert Mok spoke in opposition to the change from community amenity to
commercial uses, and the expectations of the residents for the community vision
when they purchased their properties. Mr. Mok discussed a deficit in parking
spaces, traffic issues, the extension of Clegg Road, and the delays and changes
in completion of the promised community plan.
Jacqueline Chan spoke in opposition to the proposal, emphasizing the
need for a park in the near future, and expressing concern for the increased
traffic and the shadow effect of the new buildings.
Lila Lam spoke in opposition to the proposal and supported the previous
speakers’ comments.
Yan Shi spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to traffic
congestion.
Helen Lai spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to provision
of the park, pollution, and increased traffic.
Steve Kam spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to increased
traffic and parking requirements.
Carmen Von Gunten spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to
the loss of green space and the existing pond, and the increased pollution and
traffic.
Sandra Yao spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to the
delay in the completion of amenities for the community, particularly the park,
and long-term construction issues.
The Committee and staff provided updates on the carousel, the temporary
storm water management pond, the provision of schools, and the location of the
proposed park to the north. It was noted that high-density residential use is currently
permitted, and that the build-out of the community is a long-term project that
will support various public amenity infrastructure and public transit investments.
Sharon Sterling of WSB, Traffic Consultant, gave a presentation regarding
traffic issues, including the transit network, the future road network, a
comparison of the traffic and parking generated by the current and proposed
uses, the intersection at Warden Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard, and Rouge
Valley Drive.
The Committee requested information on the number of people using the
transit system, and requested that the traffic study be made available to the
public on line. It was noted that the community is designed as a
transit-oriented development, and that parking and traffic generation were
intentionally limited. Discussions included the queue on Rouge Valley Drive,
the right turn on red at Enterprise Drive, and advancing construction of new roads.
The Committee requested a map illustrating the timing and phasing of
construction in the area to understand the comprehensive impacts of development
on traffic in the area, and that a time-line for improvements to the road
network be provided. Information on the timing for the extension of Enterprise
Boulevard and Verclair Gate was also requested.
With respect to the green space, the pathway system to the plaza on
Highway 7 and the overall green space plan along the Rouge Valley will be
reviewed. It is important that a preliminary community meeting regarding the
park be held before the end of the year, and that a time-line for development
of the park be provided. Discussions included the trade-offs of living in a
desirable place, accommodating the projected population growth, and creating a
significant destination.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That the written submissions from
Frank Pao, Grace Fong and Terence Lam, Raymond Chung, Helen Lai, Jason Shie and
Gloria Tang, Shikha Abbi, Jube Dhingra, Adrian Wong, Peter & Mable Lee,
Bardia Mahjour, Pamela Cheng, N C Chan, Hoi Ki Ding, Catherine and David
Huculak, Sin Ying Au, Shaohe Kuage, Ling Xia, Kim Ping Chau, Yan Fang Shan,
Suzanne Bielak, Chan Mou Kwing, Jia Qi (Jackie) Yang, Hui Qun Zhang, Sandra
Chan, Roopesh Patel, Audrey Au, Linda and Philip Ma, Pei Qin, Jia Qin, Janette
Lee and Sandra Lee, Rita Wong, Hing
Cheung Lee, Monica Chan, and Jeff Eagleson, regarding applications
by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) File
No. ZA 15 244500, be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Grace Sonoda, Robert Mok, Katrina Leon,
Laith Hamid, Jacqueline Chan, Lila Lam, Yan Shi, Helen Lai, Steve Kam, Carmen
Von Gunten, and Sandra Yao, regarding applications by Ruland Properties Inc.
(The Remington Group) File No. ZA 15 244500, be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated May 5,
2015, entitled “Preliminary Report, Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington
Group)., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a high density
residential development comprising 523 condominium units with ancillary retail
uses, north of Enterprise Boulevard, east of Warden Avenue, File No. ZA 15
244500,” be received; and,
4) That the application by Ruland Properties Inc. (The
Remington Group) for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 15 244500) be
amended to increase the unit count from 523 condominium units to 545
condominiums units and that that no additional notice in respect of this
amendment be required; and,
5) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 16, 2015
with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application, be received;
and,
6) That the application by Ruland Properties Inc. (The
Remington Group) for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 15 244500), be
referred back to staff for a report and a recommendation; and further,
7) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
TIMES GROUP CORPORATION
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF
BAYVIEW AVENUE
BLOCKS 45, 46 AND PART OF
BLOCK 49,
PLAN 65M-3226 AND BLOCK 3,
PLAN 65M-3575
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
AND A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
FILE NO.’S: OP
13 131100 AND ZA 14 131100 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Times
Group Corporation to permit a commercial/retail development, South of Highway
7, East of Bayview Avenue, Block 46, Plan 65M-3226 (OP 13 131100 and ZA 14
131100)
The Committee Clerk advised that 1352 notices were mailed on May 27, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 27, 2015. Four written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Lincoln Lo of Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., representing the applicant, provided additional details of the proposal
and displayed elevations and site plans.
The Committee discussed the location of the MTO transit way in relation
to the valley lands. Staff will confirm the alignment. The Committee also
questioned ownership of the lands north of Block 48 on the site plan. It was
suggested that improvements be made to the all-glass office building design,
and that South Park Road be widened and enhanced.
Albert T’o spoke of concerns regarding traffic congestion, the lack of
green space on the plan, and suggested that the German Mills Creek trail be
extended.
Rose Anonuevo referred to the proposal for a mix of office and retail,
and questioned the specific uses proposed. Ms. Anonuevo expressed concern for
traffic congestion and the provision of servicing infrastructure.
Mr. Lo advised that the traffic study will be reviewed and that there
will be one story of underground parking.
Frederick Woo spoke in support of the proposal, as it will be
convenient for the residents on the south side of Highway 7. Mr. Woo discussed
landscaping requirements for the adjacent residential development, and traffic
issues.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1)
That the written submissions from
Asa Jairam, Lester Tse, Ming Ho, and Man Ho, regarding the applications by
Times Group Corporation, be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Frederick
Woo, Rose Anonuevo, and Albert T’o regarding the applications by Times Group
Corporation, be received; and,
3) That the Staff report dated May 19, 2015 entitled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Times Group Corporation, South of Highway 7, east of
Bayview Avenue, Blocks 45, 46
and Part of Block 49, Plan 65M-3226 and Block 3, Plan 65M-3575, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications to permit a commercial/retail development and a residential
development, File No.’s: OP 13 131100 and ZA 14 131100” be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 16, 2015,
with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, as
they relate to the proposed commercial/retail development on Block 46, Plan
65M-3226, be received; and further,
5) That the applications by Times Group Corporation, to amend
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, as they relate to the
proposed commercial/retail development on Block 46, Plan 65M-3226 be referred
back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal and a recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 12:07 AM.
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