MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 12
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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Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Jamie Bosomworth, Manager of
Strategy and Innovation
Tim Moore, Director of Building
Standards and Chief
Building Official
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Garry Sellars, 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. ELIAS
AND EKATERINI BOBOTSIS
9941 WOODBINE AVENUE
EAST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT
AN
EXPANSION OF THE ROYAL CACHET
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(OPA, ZA AND SC 11 110068)
(10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Elias and Ekaterini Bobotsis for Official
Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit an expansion of
the Royal Cachet Montessori School at 9941 Woodbine Avenue (OPA, ZA and SC 11
110068).
The Committee Clerk advised that 58 notices were mailed on November 16,
2011, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on November 16, 2011. Three written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee discussed correspondence received and concerns identified
regarding traffic congestion, pedestrian safety issues, and potential noise and
privacy concerns. Staff advised that the
applicant is required to submit a school travel plan, which will help to
address the concern regarding cars queuing on Woodbine Avenue. The access will
be reviewed by the Region, and a one-way in/one-way out access will be
considered.
Ben Quan, representing the
applicant, responded to questions regarding temporary parking during construction,
congestion and queuing issues, and safety concerns relating to pedestrians
crossing the road. Mr. Quan will continue to work with staff on the issues
identified.
It was confirmed that the playground area is fenced. The existing
school is 5,639 ft2 ,
approximately half of the proposed building, and sufficient parking spaces are
being provided. There are currently 101 students at a pre-school level, and the
expansion will accommodate 199 students extending to higher grades. The Committee discussed the bio-swales
and recommended enhanced landscaping.
Tony Pomeroy, representing Mr. and Mrs. Shim, owners of the property
behind the school at 18 Allan Manor, referred to correspondence submitted and
discussed concerns regarding noise and impacts to adjacent properties.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1)
That correspondence from Richard
R. Arblaster on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Shim, Jonathan Tan, and Kathy Bobostis,
regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 9941 Woodbine
Avenue, be received; and,
2)
That the deputation by Tony
Pomeroy on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Shim, regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments for 9941 Woodbine Avenue, be received; and,
3) That the report
entitled “Preliminary Report, Elias and Ekaterini Bobotsis, 9941 Woodbine
Avenue, East side of Woodbine Avenue, south of Major Mackenzie Drive,
Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan
Approval to permit an expansion of the
Royal Cachet Montessori School, File
No’s.: OPA, ZA and SC 11 110068”, dated November 15, 2011 be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 6,
2011, with respect to the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law 304-87, as amended, be received; and further,
5) That staff be directed to further review and evaluate the
proposal and report back to the Development Services Committee.
CARRIED
2. PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO
DEVELOPMENT FEE AND
BUILDING FEE BY-LAWS (10.0)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider a proposal to amend the Tariff of Fees for Processing Planning
Applications and a proposal to replace the By-law respecting Construction,
Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
The Committee was advised that notice was published in the Markham
Economist and Sun, Markham Page on November 3, 2011. The Public Meeting date changed and notice
was published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on November 17,
2011. The Developer’s Roundtable was also notified.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposed amendments to
Development Fees and Building Fees, adjusted annually on a cost recovery basis.
The Committee discussed development and building activity levels at over one
billion dollars this year, and the impacts of cost increases on the industry.
Staff advised that the industry has not indicated any negative impact from
increases in Development and Building Fees. The Committee noted and supported
the proposed new fee for Heritage Permits for Unauthorized Work, but questioned
the amount. Staff will review this issue and update Council on December 13.
A concern was expressed regarding the current economic situation and
the deficit status. Staff explained the formula to determine the rates and the
long-term forecast.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1)
That the Record of the Public
Meeting held on December 6, 2011, with respect to the proposed amendments to
the Development and Building Fee By-laws be received; and,
2)* That the memorandum dated
December 13, 2011 from the Commissioner of Development Services recommending a
fee of $300.00 for “Heritage Permits for Unauthorized Work” be received and
approved; and,
3)
That the amendment to the “Tariff
of Fees for Processing Planning Applications,” By-law 211-83, substantially in
the form attached as Attachment “A”, be enacted; and
4)
That By-law 2011-62 be repealed
and the attached “By-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use
Permits and Inspections”, attached as Attachment “B”, be enacted; and further,
5)
That the By-laws come into force
and take effect on January 1, 2012.
*Amended by Council on December 13, 2011, to add
Clause 2, as follows:
“That the memorandum dated December 13, 2011 from the
Commissioner of Development Services recommending a fee of $300.00 for
“Heritage Permits for Unauthorized Work” be received and approved; and,”
NEW BUSINESS
3. DEPUTATION
YELLOW BRICK HOUSE (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the Committee consent to receive a deputation regarding new
business.
CARRIED BY 2/3 VOTE
Jeff Downey spoke on behalf of the residents in attendance. Mr. Downey
described the neighbourhood as an established, single-family residential
community, and he suggested that the addition of the Yellow Brick House shelter
is not appropriate. The residents are concerned about safety issues, and that
they were not informed. Trees and the fence were removed and a new, larger
fence was built which impacts their sight lines. As well, there may be potential
criminal elements and the shelter may change to include other groups. Mr.
Downey displayed photos of the previous and new fences. The residents have met
recently with some members of Council, the Police and Yellow Brick House
representatives, and they are requesting Council to put this matter on the
agenda and find a way to stop the shelter.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services responded, commenting
on Group Home Policies and the prevailing legislated mandate of the Province.
Municipalities cannot distinguish between family and non-family inhabitants and
the zoning does not prevent the use as a single housekeeping unit. Mr. Baird
offered to meet with the residents following this meeting.
Tim Moore, Director of Building Standards and Chief Building Official,
provided information regarding the Building Permit issued. Building and Legal
staff reviewed the application and determined it did not contravene any
applicable laws.
Mr. Downey commented on a contribution made by Mayor Frank Scarpitti to
the Yellow Brick House. The Chair explained that the contribution was from the
Mayor’s Foundation, not the Town, and that the Foundation contributes to other
organizations.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the deputation by Jeff Downey, representing community residents,
expressing concerns regarding the establishment of a Yellow Brick House, be
received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
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