DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2003-08-25
Meeting No. 15
PART A - 12:30 a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
M. Vanberkum, Assistant Town
Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
R. Kendall, Coordinator, Markham
Centre
R. Blake, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
T. Williams, Secretary-Treasurer,
Committee of Adjustment
M. Seaman, Senior Planner
G. Duncan, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 12:30 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 4, the proposed development by Solarino Holdings at 29 Laidlaw Boulevard
by nature owning property across the street, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor G. McKelvey disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 15, the proposed developments for Markville Mall (Paragraphs 15 and 16)
by nature of the mall being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of
which he is a member, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 15, the proposed developments for Markville Mall (Paragraphs 15 and 16)
by nature of the mall being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of
which his mother is a member, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. ROUGE
PARK PROPOSAL
PLANTING OF THE TOMPION
PROPERTY (10.3)
Staff made a presentation regarding
the Rouge Park proposal for planting of the Tompion property. It was discussed
that the planting may be premature until the EA process is complete and the
location of the By-pass is confirmed. Committee directed that the draft
resolution presented by staff be deferred to Committee of the Whole on August
26, and that Rouge Park Alliance representatives be requested to attend.
Moved by: Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the staff presentation regarding
the Rouge Park Proposal and the planting of the Tompion property, be received;
And that the draft resolution
presented by staff be deferred to Committee of the Whole on August 26, 2003 and
that representatives of Rouge Park Alliance be requested to attend.
CARRIED
2. SIXTEENTH
AVENUE SEWER UPDATE (5.5)
Staff made a presentation regarding
the Ninth Line and Sixteenth Avenue (Phase 1 and 11) trunk sewer projects, and
discussed the complaint process. Committee expressed concern for the new
requirement of Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval, and the severe
impact of any delays in completing the work. Mayor Cousens offered to contact
York Region to request an update for Regional Councillors. Staff was directed
to provide an update on the requirements of the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans, at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 26, 2003.
It was requested that future
agreements include prohibiting advertising on hoarding.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell
That the staff presentation regarding
the Sixteenth Avenue Sewers, be received;
And that staff provide an update
regarding Department of Fisheries and Oceans requirements, at Committee of the
Whole on August 26, 2003.
CARRIED
3. ROMANDALE FARMS LIMITED, AND
404 DEVELOPMENTS INCORPORATED,
AND
THE SLOVAK GREEK CATHOLIC
CHURCH FOUNDATION
10372 WOODBINE AVENUE
REVISED RESIDENTIAL DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(SU 01 101288, ZA 01 110312)
(10.7,
10.5)
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Deryk Taylor,
representing the Victoria Square Ratepayers Association, posed questions
relating to: the approval process; provision of schools; townhouse component
and other design details; continuation of the well monitoring program; and the
transfer of the Regional Road (Woodbine Avenue) to the Town - will it remain as
a 2 lane road. He also suggested that the proposed relocation of the heritage
building to the park is not appropriate. Mr. Taylor requested that further
opportunities be given for public review and input.
Staff responded to
questions, and advised that many conditions of approval will have to be
completed to the Town's satisfaction before final approval is granted.
Committee agreed to three amendments to the staff recommendation and conditions
of draft approval.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by:
Councillor D. Horchik
That the recommendation report entitled “Applications by the
Co-ownership of Romandale Farms Limited and 404 Developments Incorporated and
the Slovak Greek Catholic Church Foundation, 10372 Woodbine Avenue, for
approval of a revised residential draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law
amendment, Files SU 01 101288 and ZA 01 101312”, be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting held on July 9, 2001, relating
to the application by the Co-ownership of Romandale Farms Limited and 404
Developments Incorporated and the Slovak Greek Catholic Church Foundation,
10372 Woodbine Avenue, for approval of a residential draft plan of subdivision
and zoning by-law amendment, be received;
And that Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01001 prepared by Design Plan
Services Inc., identified as revised drawing number 0238-31 and dated July 3,
2003, be draft approved, subject to the red line revisions and conditions of
draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the report, as amended as
follows:
a) That the second bullet of Clause 20.3,
regarding relocation of the heritage building, be deleted;
b) That no construction traffic be
permitted through the hamlet of Victoria Square;
And that the applications to amend zoning by-laws 83-73, 304-87, and
177-96, and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report,
be enacted;
And that the Town confirms the water allocation of 300 units previously
granted to this draft plan of subdivision in October 2001;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water
supply to the draft plan of subdivision should the development not proceed in a
timely manner;
And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision
processing fee;
And that the heritage property located at
10372 Woodbine Avenue be designated pursuant to Section IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized
to:
·
Publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to
Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and,
·
Prepare the Designation By-law for the heritage
properties.
And that Heritage Markham and Planning staff
continue negotiations with the owner regarding the disposition of the heritage
building in a lot fronting onto Woodbine Avenue located within the plan of
subdivision or another location fronting onto Woodbine Avenue;
And that
the Town continue to work with the Victoria Square Ratepayers Association regarding well
monitoring, design of Woodbine Avenue townhouses and the location of the
heritage house.
CARRIED
4. SOLARINO
HOLDINGS, 29 LAIDLAW BOULEVARD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO ADD
A USE TO THE
EXISTING INDUSTRIAL (M) ZONE
(ZA.03-112553)(10.5)
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Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Solarino Holdings at 29 Laidlaw Boulevard by nature
owning property across the street, and did not take part in the consideration
or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Staff advised that the only
outstanding issue is the Owner securing an appropriately zoned site to
accommodate the off site storage of vehicles. A representative of the applicant,
Solarino Holdings, presented an agreement to that effect, however, legal staff
advised that it is not a satisfactory agreement. Committee directed legal staff
to review proper agreement requirements
with the applicant.
Moved by: Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the record of Public Meeting
held on July 7, 2003, entitled "Solarino Holding, Zoning By-law Amendment
to Add a Use To The Existing Industrial (M) Zone, 29 Laidlaw Boulevard",
be received;
And that the Zoning By-law Amendment
application (ZA.03-112553) submitted by Solarino Holdings for a permanent
by-law not be approved;
* And that the
proposed temporary use by-law (attached as Appendix 'B' to the staff report
dated August 25, 2003) be approved and that the temporary use by-law be
brought forward to Council on August 26 for 1st and 2nd
reading, and that the 3rd reading not be presented to
Council for enactment until the Owner has secured an appropriately zoned site
to accommodate the off site storage of vehicles associated with the temporary
motor vehicle sales establishment.
CARRIED
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* Amended by Council at
its meeting held August 26, 2003 to delete wording as indicated.
5. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
9404 Highway 48, "THE MENNO RAYMER HOUSE" (16.11.3)
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Brian Bunting, 101
McDermot Trail, Stouffville, was in attendance representing the owners of 9404
Highway 48. Mr. Bunting disputed the heritage research and the architectural
value for this property, and presented his own findings to the Committee. He
suggested that the anticipated road widening will seriously impact this
building, and he hopes the building can be relocated.
Staff noted that the
dwelling is a Group 2 building, and that there is an active demolition permit
application for this property.
Moved by: Councillor
D. Horchik
Seconded by:
Councillor S. Daurio
* That Heritage Markham’s recommendation to
designate the Menno Ramer House at 9404 Highway 48 pursuant to Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that
the Clerks Department be authorized to:
publish and serve Council’s Notice of
Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and,prepare the Designation By-law for these
properties;
And
further that the application for demolition be denied.
CARRIED
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* Amended by Council at
its meeting held August 26, 2003 to delete the recommendation in its entirety
and replace as follows:
"That
consideration of the decision by the Chief Administrative Officer, as delegated
to him during the summer Council recess, to proceed to designate the Menno Ramer House at 9404 Highway 48 pursuant to
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, be ratified;
And that
consideration of the matter of the designation of the house at 9404 Highway 48
be deferred to the September 16, 2003 Committee of the Whole meeting to allow
the applicant to meet with Town staff, subject to the applicant providing the
Town with a written undertaking not to demolish the subject building."
6. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
9064 WOODBINE AVENUE, "THE BUTTONVILLE MILL HOUSE"
AND 2920 SIXTEENTH AVENUE, "THE WALKER HOMESTEAD"
(16.11.3)
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The Committee had before it correspondence from R.M.
Turcotte, President of Eglinton Golf Enterprises Limited, dated August 25, 2003
advising that the Demolition Permits for 9064 Woodbine Avenue and 2920 16th
Avenue, have been withdrawn. Confirmation from the Town Building Department,
dated August 25, 2003, was also provided.
Mr. Turcotte requested a deferral until November, 2003, to
allow him time to research the property. Staff recommended proceeding with the
designation, and noted that it is a Group 1 building. Committee encouraged
staff to meet with the applicant to discuss options for relocating the
building.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That correspondence from R.M. Turcotte, President of
Eglinton Golf Enterprises Limited, dated August 25, 2003 advising the
Demolition Permits for 9064 Woodbine Avenue and 2920 16th Avenue,
have been withdrawn, be received;
And that
Heritage Markham’s recommendation to designate the
Buttonville Mill House at 9064 Woodbine Avenue and the Walker Homestead at 2920
Sixteenth Avenue, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
be approved;
And that the
Clerks Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention
to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and,
- prepare the Designation By-law for these
properties;
And that
the withdrawal of the demolition permits by the applicant, be acknowledged.
CARRIED
7. PRINCIPLES - MARKHAM CENTRE (10.3)
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff presentation regarding the Parkland
Principles for Markham Centre, be received;
And that a committee, consisting of the following members,
be formed to work with the principals of Tenstone Development Inc., to resolve
the application of the Markham Centre Parkland Principles to the approved
development at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard:
John
Livey (Chair)
Mayor
Cousens
Deputy
Mayor Scarpitti
Councillor
George McKelvey
Councillor
Dan Horchik
And that staff report back to
Development Services Committee on September 9, 2003, regarding resolution of
parkland issues in relation to the Tenstone application and the Tenstone
Development Agreement.
Public Meeting - to Council
8. ANGUS
GLEN DEVELOPMENTS
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (SA 02
117462, ZA 03 114485)(10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
application for zoning by-law amendment, Files SA 01 117462 and ZA 03 114485,
submitted by Angus Glen Developments, for lands south of Major Mackenzie Drive,
west of Kennedy Road.
Committee was advised that 50
notices were mailed on August 5, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
July 28, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the
location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property.
Michael Montgomery, representing the
applicant, Angus Glen Developments, was in attendance to answer questions.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application, and
the Committee had no concerns.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the
Memorandum from the Development Services Commission dated July 16, 2003,
entitled "Delegation of authority to CAO, Angus Glen Development - Phase
6, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan 19T-95026, Authorization
to call a Public Meeting", be received;
And that the
Record of the Public Meeting held on August 25, 2003, with respect to the
proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received;
And that the
applications by Angus Glen Development to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as
amended, be approved;
And that the
proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be enacted
without further notice.
CARRIED
9. 1302336
ONTARIO LIMITED, 165 MAIN STREET NORTH
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA 03
108452) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
application for zoning by-law amendment, File ZA 03 108452, submitted by
1302336 Ontario Limited, to permit commercial office uses at 165 Main Street
North.
Committee was advised that 46
notices were mailed on August 5, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
August 1, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property, and displayed draft landscaping plans.
There
were no comments from the audience with respect to this application. Committee
discussed screening and fencing, tree preservation, illumination, and parking.
Paul
Baron, representing the applicant, 1302336 Ontario Limited, explained the
ownership of adjacent properties. He advised that in accordance with the
Arborist's study, all existing trees will be preserved, except two by the
driveway, which will be removed at the suggestion of Town staff.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Development
Services Commission Report dated July 7, 2003, entitled "1302336 Ontario
Ltd. Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to convert
a Dwelling to a Business Office, 165 Main Street North, Markham (ZA 03 108452
and SC 03 108460)" be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on August 25, 2003, with respect to the application to
amend By-law 1229 be received;
And that the application by
1302336 Ontario Limited to amend By-law 1229 be approved;
And that the proposed
amendment to By-law 1229 be enacted without further notice;
And further that the Site
Plan Approval application by 1302336 be referred back to staff for a final
report and recommendation.
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Other
matters considered by Development Services Committee on August 25, 2003:
10. MARKHAM
CENTRE UPDATE (10.8)
Staff made a presentation regarding
Markham Centre, providing updates on: Advisory and Steering Committee and
Unionville Coalition meetings and activities; communications plan; financial
strategy; parking study; and development status for Tridel/Tenstone and
Remington.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff presentation regarding
Markham Centre be received.
CARRIED
11. ANTHONY AND MARGARET REALE
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION
- 26 CHURCH LANE (10.12)
Anthony and Margaret Reale of 23 Josie Drive, Richmond Hill,
made a deputation with respect to a Committee of Adjustment decision for 26
Church Lane, Thornhill. The Committee had before it correspondence dated June
23, 2003, and background documents relating to the Committee of Adjustment
application, from Mr. Reale.
Discussions included the application process, and avenues of
appeal. The Committee advised that Council does not direct the Committee of
Adjustment.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation by Anthony and Margaret Reale of 23
Josie Drive, Richmond Hill, with respect to a Committee of Adjustment decision
regarding 26 Church Lane, Thornhill, be received.
CARRIED
12. MR.
GRANT MORRIS - 100 SIMONSTON BOULEVARD
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE (10.12)
Mr. Grant Morris, of Grant Morris Associates Ltd. made a deputation on
behalf of the owners of 100 Simonston Boulevard regarding an application to the
Committee of Adjustment for a Minor Variance.
The Committee had before it, for background information, the following
correspondence:
- From
Grant Morris, dated February 24, 2003 to Dave Miller, Town Planning staff;
- From
Grant Morris, dated April 29, 2003 to Sheila Birrell, Town Clerk;
- Response
from Sheila Birrell, dated May 16, 2003.
Mr. Morris
and staff discussed the history of the subject parcel of land, and options
available to the applicant. Committee directed staff to meet with the applicant
to discuss further options.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the deputation of Mr. Grant Morris, of Grant Morris Associates Ltd.
on behalf of the owners of 100 Simonston Boulevard regarding an application for
variance, be received.
And
that staff meet with Mr. Morris to discuss options for the property.
CARRIED
13. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
(16.11)
July
9, 2003 - August
13, 2003
Moved by: Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meeting held July 9, be amended to add the following
recommendation to item # 19, regarding the mailboxes located at the Markham GO
Station:
"And that
Town staff be requested to work with GO to have the mailboxes at Markham GO
Station relocated to a less visible place on the site"
And that the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meetings held July 9 and August 13, 2003, be received for
information.
CARRIED
14. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- July 16, 2003 (16.39)
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Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Main Street
Markham Committee meeting held July 16, 2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
15. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW
2002-202 (DM 2001-03)
(10.6)
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Regional Councillor T. Wong assumed the Chair for this item.
Councillor G. McKelvey disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed developments for Markville Mall (Paragraphs 15 and 16) by nature
of the mall being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which he
is a member, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or
vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed developments for Markville Mall (Paragraphs 15 and 16) by nature
of the mall being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which his
mother is a member, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of
or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That
Council be advised that, in accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202 and
additional site specific delegations authorized by Development Services
Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning
and Urban Design have approved applications listed in the report dated, August 25,
2003.
CARRIED
16. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 14, 2003 TO JULY 31, 2003 (10.0)
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Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Heath
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of
June 14, 2003 to July 31, 2003” and direct staff to process the applications in
accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
17. CHIAVATTI
DEVELOPMENTS LTD. AND
BRAMBLEWELL DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
SOUTHEAST CORNER HWY 7 AND
SWANSEA ROAD
REZONING FOR EIGHT
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA.03-112197)
(10.5)
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Moved by: Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting
be held to consider the rezoning application and any other relevant application
by Chiavatti Developments Ltd. and Bramblewell Developments Ltd., to permit a
residential development at the southeast corner of Highway 7 and Swansea Road
(ZA.03-112197), once the issues identified in this report have been addressed
to staff's satisfaction.
CARRIED
18. WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY DEVELOPMENT
CORP.)
5616 SIXTEENTH AVENUE
19TM-030008, PHASE 3, WISMER
COMMONS COMMUNITY,
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
REZONING
(SU 03 113679, ZA 03 113693)
(10.5, 10.7)
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Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor J. Heath
That a Public Meeting
be held to consider the applications submitted by Wykland Estates Inc.
19TM-030008 (SU 03 113679, ZA 03 113693) for subdivision approval (Phase 3) and
implementing zoning by-law amendments.
CARRIED
19. CRANFORD DEVELOPMENTS LTD., 9982 HIGHWAY
48
REZONING TO PERMIT DRIVE
THROUGH RESTAURANT
(ZA 03 111893)(10.5)
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Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor J. Heath
That a Public Meeting
be held to consider the application submitted by Cranford Developments Ltd. (ZA
03 111893) for approval of a zoning by-law amendment for 9982 Highway 48.
CARRIED
20. LONGO
BROTHERS FRUIT MARKET, 3085 HIGHWAY #7, EAST
APPLICATION GROUND SIGN VARIANCE (03-108598) (2.16.2)
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The applicant requested
that this application be deferred to September 9, 2003.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by:
Councillor A. Chiu
That the ground sign variance
application # 03-108598 submitted by Longo Brothers Fruit Market at 3085
Highway #7 East, be deferred to September 9, 2003, at the applicant's request.
CARRIED
21. FREEHOLD
BUILDING CORPORATION
8330 & 8332 KENNEDY ROAD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE OUTDOOR
STORAGE OF VEHICLES (ZA 03.111871, SC 03-111872)(10.5, 10.6)
This item was
referred to the Unionville Subcommittee by Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
The Committee had
before it, notes from the Unionville Subcommittee meeting, held on August 11,
2003, without quorum, and correspondence dated August 22, 2003,
from Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Freehold Building
Corporation, advising that the zoning application is withdrawn.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the notes from the Unionville Subcommittee meeting held
August 11, 2003 without quorum with respect to applications submitted by
Freehold Building Corporation, be received;
And that the correspondence dated August 22, 2003, from Jim
Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Freehold Building Corporation,
advising that the zoning application is withdrawn, be received.
And that staff be directed to
meet with a representative of Freehold Building Corporation, to assist in
determining the best use of the property.
CARRIED
22. CATHOLIC
CEMETERIES, ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO
CHRIST THE KING CEMETERY, 7770
STEELES AVENUE EAST
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR OFFICE
& RECEPTION CENTRE
(SC.02-111029) (10.6)
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Mike Everard, representing the
applicant, displayed architectural renderings of the proposed office and
reception centre.
Committee questioned tree removal on
the site and the location of the driveway in relation to the existing spring.
Staff advised activities have been consistent with approvals by the Town and
the Conservation Authority. Staff will consult with the Conservation Authority
to confirm the situation. Committee also directed that the landscape plans be
refined to blend into the rural area.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Site Plan Approval application by Catholic Cemeteries – Archdiocese of Toronto
for an office and reception centre for the Christ the King Cemetery at 7770
Steeles Avenue East be
approved, subject to the following conditions:
- That
the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town;
2.
That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the
Owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town
and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services;
- That
the Owner
revise the site plan to show depressed curbs along all handicapped access
routes;
- That the Owner
revise the site plan, if necessary, to provide parking in accordance with
Town standards;
5.
That the site plan agreement include provision for the
payment by the owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges,
parkland dedications and financial obligations;
6.
And that site plan approval shall lapse after a period
of three years commencing August 25, 2003 in the event that the Owner does not
enter into a site plan agreement with the Town during that period.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That Development Services Committee
receive and consents to the disposition of Item Nos. 23 to 28 in the following
manner:
23. YORK REGION - JUNE 27, 2003
Resolution of Council dated June 26, 2003, and report:
Smart Growth Panel Final Report - Shape the Future (10.0, 13.4)
- receive
and refer to DSC staff
24. YORK REGION - JULY 11, 2003
Resolution of Council dated June 26, 2003, and Report regarding
Community Rental Housing Program (10.7, 13.4)
- receive and refer to Commissioners of Development Services
and Corporate Services
25. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE, DATED JULY 16, 2003
- Resolution regarding: The
Archibald Barker House; and
Maintaining Main Street South
as a two-lane road in perpetuity (16.39)
-
receive and refer to DSC staff
26. YORK
REGION, DATED JULY 18, 2003
- Advising no further action
will be taken regarding the tree removal
at 3859 Highway 7 (2.21)
- receive
27. MINISTRY
OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING
- 2003 and Beyond: A Smart
Approach for Ontario's Urban Centres (10.0)
-
receive and refer to DSC staff
28. MINISTRY OF FINANCE, DATED AUGUST 5, 2003
Responding to the recommendations of the Markham
Task Force On Affordable Housing (10.7)
- receive
and refer to DSC staff
CARRIED
PART A (continued)
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
29. UPDATE
ON STATUS OF TREE BY-LAW (2.21)
Staff provided an update on the
status of the Tree Preservation By-law.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff update regarding the
status of the Tree By-law be received.
CARRIED
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In-Camera
The Committee recessed In-camera at
4:05 p.m. to discuss confidential matters.
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The Committee rose from In-camera at
4:45 to report.
30. LEGAL MATTER
PARKLAND PRINCIPLES - MARKHAM
CENTRE (8.0)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor J. Heath
That the update by legal staff on a
legal matter regarding parkland principles - Markham Centre, be received.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
M.F. Turner, Commissioner of
Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
R. Kendall, Coordinator, Markham
Centre
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Acting Senior Project
Coordinator
G. Duncan, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
31. FOREST
BAY HOMES LTD.
WEST SIDE OF MARKHAM ROAD,
BETWEEN HIGHGLEN AVENUE
AND GOLDEN AVENUE, OFFICIAL
PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS (OP 03 111462, ZA
03 111480) (10.3, 10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments, Files OP 03 111462
and ZA 03 111480, submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., for lands on the west
side of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue.
Committee was advised that 41
notices were mailed on August 5, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
July 31. One written submission was received in the form of a petition with 51
signatures, in objection. There were 61 form letters plus two petitions with 94
and 123 signatures in objection, presented during the meeting.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property.
Abdul-Raoof M. Syed, 23 Angela Court,
presented letters of objection from the neighbourhood. The residents have
concerns for the negative impacts of the development, including increased
traffic and a decline in property value and community status.
Shafiq Sediqzadah, 17 Angela Court,
suggested that the sales signs are in place, and unit sales may have begun
before approval has been received. Staff responded that such actions by the
developer would be premature.
Salma Rawof, 23 Angela Court,
expressed concern for the negative impact on the social environment that the
development may cause.
Stephen Armstrong of Armstrong
Goldberg Hunter, representing the applicant, Forest Bay Ltd., responded to
comments by advising that that development is a condominium, not an apartment;
it would be well buffered from the other homes; and it is consistent with
Markham's Vision for Main Street.
The Ward Councillor stated that he
could not support the proposal. The Chair advised the public that staff will
prepare a report addressing all the concerns identified, and that this
application will come back before the Committee towards the end of the year.
Anyone wishing to be notified at that time should leave their name and contact
information with staff.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the 61 form letters and
three petitions with 51, 94 and 123 signatures in objection to the applications
by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a four-storey 80-unit apartment building on the west side
of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue (OP 03 111462, ZA 03
111480), be received;
And that the deputations by
Abdul-Raoof M. Syed, Shafiq Sediqzadah, and Salma Rawof, in objection to the applications
by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on August 25, 2003, with respect to the applications by
Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a four-storey 80-unit apartment building on the west side
of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue (OP 03 111462, ZA 03
111480) be received;
And that the applications by
Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment
be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
32. 2015776 ONTARIO INC. (LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7, BETWEEN TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
AND WARDEN AVENUE, APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW
(ZA 02 119054, SU 03 114556) (10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
applications for draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment, Files
ZA 02 119054, SU 03 114556, submitted by 2015776 Ontario Inc. (Liberty
Development Corporation) for lands south of Highway 7,between Town Centre
Boulevard and Warden Avenue.
Committee was advised that 1,628
notices were mailed on August 5, 2003, and two Public Meeting signs were posted
on July 31, 2003. Notice was also advertised in the Markham Economist on August
12, 2003. The Committee received written submissions from:
1. Tracy Lee,
Markham, ON, - in objection
2. Nizar
Hirani, 1 Grandville Gate, - in objection.
3. Luk Jackie,
25 Interlacken Way, - in objection.
4. Maggie and
Tenson, 12 St. Moritz Way, - in objection.
5. Lai Han
Chong, 23 St. Moritz Way, - in objection.
6. Charlene
Webb, 99 Wild Orchid Cres., - in objection.
7. Ling Chan,
108 Plum Tree Circle, - in objection.
8. George Ventis,
32 Greystone Road, - in objection.
9. Anne
Nerenberg, Phyllis and Gil Casados, 25 Glenbourne Park Dr., - in objection.
10. Paul
Czudnochowsky, 19 Radcliffe Road, - in objection.
11. Luciana Wu
and Au Lee Kwan - in objection.
12. Thomas Qu, 46
Ellingwood Court, - no objection if concerns are addressed.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. The presentation included a review of
the Markham Centre Development Principles, and the outstanding issues to be
addressed.
Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons
Limited, Sol Wasswemuhl, Fred Darvish, and Carl Wong, Transportation
Specialist, all representing the applicant, 2015776 Ontario Inc. (Liberty
Development Corporation) made a presentation. They displayed concept plans and
summarized changes made since the original application.
Nizar Hirani, 1 Granville Gate,
stated his concern for density, increased traffic, and provision of schools.
George Venetis, 32 Greystone Road,
stated his concern for increased traffic, safety, and noise pollution as a
result of the increased density.
David McBeth, 47 Vasselle Crescent,
discussed his concerns regarding the proposed signal lights on the Regional
Road, increased traffic, and the continuation of similar development along
Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue.
Thomas Qu, 46 Ellingwood Court,
discussed the proposal in relation to its compliance with the Official Plan approved in 1999. He
demonstrated that the population of the proposed population of the Liberty
development will be equal to the block bounded by 16th Avenue,
Warden Avenue, Hwy 7, and Woodbine Avenue. Mr. Qu also had concerns regarding
provision of schools.
Stephen Wood, 26 Greystone Road,
considered that the proposal is not appropriate for this location, and stated
his concern for increased traffic.
Staff and the Committee responded to
questions and comments made, and discussed traffic and rapid transit solutions.
Discussions included how the 11th Principle, the impact on adjacent
neighbourhoods, would be dealt with. The Chair advised that staff will prepare
a report addressing concerns identified.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Mayor D. Cousens
That
the written submissions in objection, from Tracy Lee, Nizar Hirani, Luk
Jackie, Maggie and Tenson, Lai Han Chong, Charlene Webb, Ling Chan, George
Ventis, Anne Nerenberg, Phyllis and Gil Casados, Paul Czudnochowsky, Luciana Wu
and Au Lee Kwan, and Thomas Qu, with respect to the applications for draft plan of subdivision
and zoning by-law amendment, Files ZA 02 119054, SU 03 114556, submitted by
2015776 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Development Corporation), be received;
And that the deputations by Nizar Hirani,
George Venetis, David McBeth, Thomas Qu, and Stephen Wood, with respect to the applications
submitted by 2015776 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Development Corporation), be received;
And that the Development Services
Commission report dated July 28, 2003, entitled "Request to Call a Public
Meeting - 20115776 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Development Corporation) south of
Highway 7, between Town Centre Boulevard, Warden Avenue and Cedarland
Drive", be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on August 25, 2003, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law
amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications (ZA 02 119054 and SU 03
114556) for 20115776 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Development Corporation) located
south of Highway 7, between Town Centre Boulevard, Warden Avenue", be
received;
And that the applications by Liberty Development Corporation
to amend By-law 165-80, as amended, and for approval of draft plan, be referred
back to Planning staff for a final report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 9:40 p.m.