Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
September 6, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 5
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Stephen Corr, Planner II
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Stacia Muradali, Senior 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. Main and Markham Investments Ltd.
c/o David Johnston, Architect
Ltd.
Zoning By-law Amendment
Application
to permit an additional use
8 Main Street North, Markham
Village
File No. ZA 16 120186 (10.5)
Memo
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Main and Markham Investments Ltd. for
Zoning By-law amendment to add a new retail use (Cigar Store) in conjunction
with a barber shop at 8 Main Street North (ZA 16 120186).
The Committee Clerk advised that 63 notices were mailed on August 17, 2016,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 17, 2016. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. David Johnston, Architect for the
applicants, was in attendance to answer any questions.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the Development Services Committee report dated
September 6, 2016, entitled “Preliminary Report, Zoning By-law Amendment, ZA 16
120186, 8 Main Street North, Markham Village, Main and Markham Ltd.”, be
received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 6,
2016, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 1229, as amended, be
received; and,
3) That the application by Main and Markham Investments Ltd. to
amend By-law 1229, as amended, be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc. for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Rezoning to create future development blocks and to allow
office and residential development on the south side of 14th Avenue,
between Middlefield Road and Markham Road (5659 to 5933 14th Avenue)
(SU/ZA 16 130764).
The Committee Clerk advised that 604 notices were mailed on August 17, 2016,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 16, 2016. One written submissions was received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff provided an update on the
provision of area schools and public art negotiations.
Randy Pettigrew, representing the applicant, was in attendance to
answer any questions.
Sam Orrico provided comments regarding the need for policies to ensure community
centers, libraries, and affordable housing are provided. Mr. Orrico discussed assessment
and fair process issues.
Gurjeet Dhillon, area resident, requested that the green space and
trees at the south end be preserved and fenced as a walking path for the
residents, as agreed to in the original proposal. The area is also a habitat
for wildlife.
Staff identified the green space area and confirmed that the plans
include development at this location. A Natural Heritage Evaluation has been
submitted and is currently being reviewed by staff and the TRCA. Mr. Pettigrew
advised that this site is not conducive to a safe public space and the
applicant intends to provide plantings and replace fences along the property
line in this area. Parklands have already been dedicated adjacent to the
community centre for this development. It was suggested that parkettes be
provided within the community. The Committee requested information on the programs
and timeframe for completion of the large community park.
Discussions included the mix of product within the plan, parking, a
second access road, and affordability. The applicant is trying to provide an
affordable ground-based product that is popular with young families. It was
suggested that eliminating the sidewalk on one side of the street may provide
additional parking spaces. The traffic study is being reviewed, and the potential
for another access road will be explored.
Mr. Pettigrew confirmed that the heritage house will be preserved on
site. Staff will ensure the protection of the house is addressed.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1)
That the written submission from
Nadeem Qureshi, representing 14th and Markham Community Association
regarding the applications by Neamsby Investments Inc., be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Sam Orrico
and Gurjeet Dhillon, regarding the applications by Neamsby Investments Inc., be
received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated June
20, 2016 and titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications
for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to create future development blocks
and to allow office and residential development on the south side of 14th
Avenue, between Middlefield Road and Markham Road (5659 to 5933 14th
Avenue), File Nos: SU/ZA 16 130764”, be received; and,
4) THAT the record of the Public Meeting held on September 6th,
2016, with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications
(SU/ZA 16 130764) submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc. to allow residential
development and future office development at 5659 to 5933 14th
Avenue, be received; and further,
5) THAT the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications (SU/ZA 16 130764) to allow residential development and
future office development at 5659 to 5933 14th Avenue, be referred
back to Staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. 2431988 Ontario Ltd.
c/o Larkin + Land Use Planners
draft plan of subdivision,
official plan amendment
and zoning by-law amendment
applications
for proposed mixed use
multi-storey
condominium apartment
buildings and
stacked townhouses on the
north side of
highway 7, west of bur oak
avenue
su 16 159916, op 16 159916 and
za 16 159916 (10.7, 10.3 & 10.5)
Memo
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by 2431988 Ontario Ltd. for Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications
for proposed mixed use multi-storey condominium apartment buildings and stacked
townhouses on the north side of Highway 7, west of Bur Oak Avenue (SU 16
159916, OP 16 159916 and ZA 16 159916).
The Committee Clerk advised that 94 notices were mailed on August 17, 2016,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 16, 2016. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff displayed a park plan for the
area. Michael Larkin of Larkin Land Use Planners Inc., representing the applicant,
gave a presentation to provide additional details. Mr. Larkin provided
clarification of the stacked townhouse design, and explained the road
construction timeframe.
Amber Stewart of Amber Stewart
Law, representing the adjacent landowners to the east, identified their concerns
regarding equitable park provisions, and reviewed the Parks Master Plan and
Secondary Plan. The provision of a Place of Worship site also needs to be
determined.
The Committee urged the
Landowners Group to coordinate a resolution to the issues.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1)
That the deputation by Amber Stewart of Amber Stewart Law, representing the
adjacent land owner to the east, regarding applications by CP Capital Inc., be
received; and,
2) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on September 6, 2016, with respect to the
proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications for proposed mixed use mid rise and high rise buildings
and stacked townhouses on the north side of Highway 7, west of Bur Oak Avenue,
submitted by CP Capital Inc., Files SU 16 159916, OP 16 159916 and ZA 16
159916, be received; and,
3)
That the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment applications for proposed mixed use mid rise and high
rise buildings and stacked townhouses on the north side of Highway 7, west of
Bur Oak Avenue, submitted by CP Capital Inc., Files SU 16 159916, OP 16 159916
and ZA 16 159916, be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation;
and further,
4)
That staff be requested to work with the
Landowners Group to coordinate a resolution to outstanding issues.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
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