M I N U T E S

                                             DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2002-09-24

 

 

PART A - 11:00 a.m. - Canada Room

PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Vice Chair, Community Character:             Regional Councillor T. Wong Vice Chair, Markham Centre:             Councillor D. Horchik Members:             Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor J. Virgilio             Councillor J. Heath             Councillor K. Usman             Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director of Planning L. Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:10 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none

 

 

1.         CORE NET GLOBAL SUMMIT, TORONTO, MAY 3 - 7, 2003 (10.16)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Council approve the Town’s participation as a “Copper Sponsor” at the Toronto CoreNet Global Summit at a cost of $5,000, and a membership in CoreNet, with a membership fee of $450;

 

And that this be funded from the 2002 Economic Development Budget account number 610-998-5808.

 

 

2.         ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3249,
65M-3256, 65M-3036, 65R-17570, 65M-3178, 65M-3179, 65R-19662,
65R-19658, AND PART 5, 65R-19503 (10.7)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3249 65M-3256, 65M-3036, 65R-17570, 65M-3178, 65M-3179 65R-19662, 65R-19658 and part 5, 65R-19503 be accepted;

 

And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;

 

And that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;

 

And that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating budgets;

 

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;

 

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of Traffic By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to the streets indicated, be approved;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.         EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAND
ACQUISITION FUND AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND (MI.44) (8.6)

 

Staff reviewed the recent work sessions with the Committee, and the current Capital Budget allotment for funding. Committee discussed the sustainability of the funds and the budget process, and questioned the rating scheme for the "urgency" category.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the staff report entitled “Evaluation Criteria for the Environmental Land Acquisition Fund and Administration Guidelines for the Environmental Sustainability Fund”, dated September 24, 2002, be received;

 

And that Council approve the Evaluation Criteria for the Management of the Environmental Land Acquisition Fund;

 

And that Council approve the formation of the Environmental Land Acquisition Committee and appoint two or more Council representatives to the Committee;

 

And that Council approve the Administration Guidelines for the Management of  the Environmental Sustainability Fund;

And that Council approve the formation of the Environmental Sustainability Committee and appoint two or more Council representatives to the Committee;

*    And that the Commissioner of Community Services, the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor appoint staff to the Environmental Land Acquisition and Environmental Sustainability Committees; 

 

And that the request by Markham Conservation Committee for project funding be referred to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for consideration and recommendation to Council for Town funding of priority projects under the Environmental Sustainability Fund;

 

And further that the Finance Department set up two separate interest-bearing reserve accounts for the Environmental Land Acquisition Fund and Environmental Sustainability Fund;

 

And further, that Regional Councillors Scarpitti and Wong, and Councillors McKelvey and Shapero be appointed to the Environmental Land Acquisition Committee;

 

And that Regional Councillor Wong and Councillors Shapero and Heath be appointed to the Environmental Sustainability Committee;

 

And that staff be directed to explore and report back on options for replenishing and sustaining the Environmental Land Acquisition and Environmental Sustainability funds.

 

 

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*               Amended by Council at its meeting held October 1, 2002, to amend the above paragraph to read as follows:

 

"And that the Commissioner of Community Services, the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor appoint staff to the Environmental Land Acquisition and Environmental Sustainability Committees and the Commissioner of Corporate Services appoint staff to the Environmental Land Acquisition Committee;"

 

 

4.         CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS  (10.13)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the revised "Code of Conduct for Building Officials" be endorsed.

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING

 

 

5.         TENSTONE DEVELOPMENTS INC. NORTH-WEST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 7 AND TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
ZONING AMENDMENT FOR TEMPORARY INFO / SALES CENTRE
(ZA 02 112446) (10.5)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application File ZA 02 112446, submitted by Tenstone Developments Inc., for a zoning by-law amendment to permit a temporary information / sales centre at the north-west corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard.

 

Committee was advised that 441 notices were mailed on September 4, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on September 4, 2002. The Committee received correspondence from:

1.         Wing Yau – in objection

2.         Antony Leung, 23 St. Moritz Way, Unit 3A, Markham, ON - in objection

3.         Shirley Fung – in objection

4.         William Chan, 45 Hollingham Road, Unionville, ON – in objection

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, and the proposed uses of the subject property. Committee discussed the ongoing proposed Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments for the subject property, and received clarification from the Clerk regarding notification procedures.

 

Committee viewed elevation and site plan drawings for the proposed 3,600 sq. ft. structure. There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the correspondence from Wing Yau, Antony Leung, Shirley Fung, and William Chan, in objection to the proposed Temporary Zoning By-law amendment submitted by Tenstone Developments Inc., File ZA 02-112446, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Tenstone Developments Inc., North-West Corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard Zoning Amendment for Temporary Information Center (ZA 02-112446)" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24^th , 2002 with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 165-80, be received; 

 

And that the application by Tenstone Development Inc. to amend By-law 165-80, be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 165-80, be enacted without further notice.

 

 

6.         VALORE INVESTMENTS GROUP INC., 5680 14^TH AVENUE
REZONING TO PERMIT MULTI-TENANT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
AND A COMMERCIAL BUILDING (ZA. 02-106948) (10.5)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application File ZA 02 106948, submitted by Valore Investments Group Inc., for a zoning by-law amendment to Business Corridor (BC) to permit a range of light industrial / commercial uses at 5680 14^th Avenue.

 

Committee was advised that 20 notices were mailed on September 4, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on September 3, 2002. There were no written submissions received.

 

The Committee had no concerns, and there were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Development Services Commission report dated June 4, 2002, entitled "Valore Investments Group Inc. Application to rezone the property at 5680 14^th Avenue to Business Corridor, to permit the construction of a multi-tenant industrial building and a commercial building (ZA 02 106948)" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24^th , 2002 with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 108-81 be received; 

 

And that the application by Valore Investments Group Inc. to amend By-law 108-81, be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 108-81 be enacted without further notice.

 

 

 

7.         GIUSEPPINA DIMARTINO, 8971 WOODBINE AVENUE
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A SPA (ZA 02 109618) (10.5)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application File ZA 02 109618, submitted by Giuseppina Dimartino, for a zoning by-law amendment to permit a health and beauty spa at 8971 Woodbine Avenue.

 

Committee was advised that 34 notices were mailed on September 4, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on August 27, 2002. There were no written submissions received.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, and the proposed uses of the subject property. Staff advised servicing and Heritage issues would be resolved prior to the By-law being presented to Council for enactment, and that details would be dealt with in the site plan.

 

The Committee had no concerns, and there were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24^th , 2002 with respect to "Giuseppina Dimartino, Application for zoning amendment to permit a health and beauty spa at 8971 Woodbine Avenue (ZA 02 109618)", be received; 

 

And that the application by Giuseppina Dimartino to amend By-law 19-94, be approved;

 

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 19-94 be enacted without further notice.

 

 

 

 

 

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Other matters considered by the Development Services Committee on September 24, 2002:

 

 

 

8.         REGION OF YORK, 16^TH AVENUE SEWER (5.5)

 

Representatives of York Region and McNally/Aecon were in attendance regarding the 16^th Avenue sewer project. Minutes of a meeting, organized by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti, held September 18, 2002, with Committee members, Town and Regional staff, McNally/Aecon representatives, and property owners, were provided.

 

Mr. Paul Janowski of York Region gave a presentation outlining the problems experienced as a result of de-watering. He explained the sewer project is essential to accommodate existing and new growth, and that de-watering is necessary to construct the sewer.  He advised that the area of influence from de-watering has increased from the originally anticipated area. The Region is currently monitoring 20 of their own wells, plus 150 - 175 private wells. He also reviewed the Region's response program to address concerns.  He advised de-watering is not anticipated west of Kennedy Road.

 

Mr. Janowski addressed concerns regarding notification to residents, advising a notice to advise all residents who may be affected in Phases 1 and 2, will be mailed out shortly by mass mailing through Canada Post, from 19^th Avenue to 16^th Avenue, and Warden Avenue to 9^th Line. Notice will also be placed in the newspaper. Committee requested the notice to the public be provided within one week, with a copy being provided to Council, and that the notice be redistributed to the entire area, extending from Woodbine Avenue to the easterly Town boundary, and north to the Town boundary. It was suggested a follow-up be done by random phone call, to confirm receipt of the notice. Mr. Janowski offered to circulate the draft notice to Council members, prior to it being mailed. 

 

Committee questioned if the impacts to date in the extended area of influence will be reported to MOE with the application for Phase 2.  Mr. Janowksi stated that an addendum will be made to the application.

 

Committee questioned what happens if effects are felt outside the area bounded by the contract, and what is the boundary for immediate response. Mr. Janowski agreed to clarify this issue prior to finalizing the notice that will be sent. Further discussions included affects on property values and property sales, and other possible causes of water disruptions. Mr. Janowski responded that this is a temporary situation, and that the groundwater will rebound - the Ministry requires the wells to be monitored until there is 80 - 90% recovery. The Committee noted that it is the Region's responsibility to provide safe drinking water, and questioned if a survey of impacted people had been done. Mr. Janowski stated the Region takes it's responsibilities seriously, and invited anyone with a concern to contact him or other Regional staff.

 

Terry Churchill, 43 Dickson Hill Road, discussed his experience with his well running dry.

 

David Morrison, Manager of the Markham Fairgrounds, stated the well on the property had been lowered six weeks previously, and the Medical Officer of Health has now issued a Boil Water Order for the Markham Fairgrounds, due to the chloroform count.

 

Neil Magee of 7 Mill Race Court, stated he has had to use a water tank at his property since July, and has had difficulty getting water delivered.

 

Lorne Smith of 10292 McCowan Road, referred to the Groundwater and Engineering Report dated December, 2001. He expressed concern for the quality of water, and questioned if any testing had been done.

 

Committee requested Mr. Janowski meet with the residents to address their concerns, and suggested a 24-hour contact line and supply service be implemented. Discussions included disbursement of water into the sewer and creek systems, and requests by the residents for reimbursement of their costs incurred to correct well problems.

 

Region advised a meeting is scheduled for the end of October with residents, to review the seasonal impacts. Regional representatives were requested to attend the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 1, 2002, to provide answers from today's discussion, including:

- update on status of Markham Fairgrounds - is it unique to the property, or is it an effect of the groundwater;

- is anyone affected east of 9^th Line;

- does the contract have a financial limitation for water issues;

- clarify Region's policy on response to water complaints;

- Public Meeting and public notification; and

- water quality issues.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the presentation by representatives of York Region regarding the 16^th Avenue sewer project and the deputations by the following members of the public, be received:

- Terry Churchill, 43 Dickson Hill Road

- David Morrison, Manager, Markham Fairgrounds

- Neil Magee, 7 Mill Race Court

- Lorne Smith, 10292 McCowan Road

 

And that the minutes of a meeting held September 18, 2002, organized by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti, with Committee members, Town and Regional staff, McNally representatives, and property owners, with respect to de-watering issues, be received for information;

 

And that the Region be requested to proceed with providing notice to residents of the area between Woodbine Avenue including all of Victoria Square and the Town of Markham's easterly limit, and from the Town's boundary south to 16^th Avenue, as soon as possible;

 

And that the Region be requested to hold a Public Meeting so that Markham residents can discuss concerns with the Region.

 

 

 

9.         REGIONAL HOUSING STRATEGY
MUNICIPAL HOUSING FACILITY BYLAW (10.7)

 

Region of York representatives, Bryan Tuckey, Commissioner of Planning and Development Services, and Sylvia Patterson, Director of Social Housing, gave a presentation regarding the Regional Housing Supply Strategy and the proposed Municipal Housing Facilities Bylaw. They discussed the Social Housing Reform Act, available funding, the Region's broad approach to housing needs, and the emphasis on public/private partnerships. Ms. Patterson reviewed the challenges and issues of this initiative, strategies, and the proposed Federal/Provincial grant programs, which will provide $ 680 million in Ontario over the next four years.

 

Ms. Patterson advised the next step is to hold a workshop with the municipalities. An information package was provided from York Region's Community Services and Housing Department.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the presentation by representatives of York Region regarding Regional Housing Supply Strategy be received for information.

 

 

10.       REPORT ON INCOMING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 21, 2002 TO AUGUST 30, 2002 (10.0)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the report entitled "Report on Incoming Development Applications for the period of August 21, 2002 to August 30, 2002" be received and staff be directed to process the development applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.

 

 

 

11.       MARKHAM CENTRE YMCA LOCATION AND ORC LANDS
7996 KENNEDY ROAD, CONCESSION 5, PART LOT 8
PROPOSED TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AND
SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENT (10.3, 10.4)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the report entitled "Proposal for a Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment, Markham Centre YMCA Location and ORC lands, 7996 Kennedy Road, Concession 5, Part Lot 8, with respect to File Number ZA 02.111702" be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 with respect to the related zoning amendment be received;

 

And that staff be directed to initiate a site specific Official Plan and Secondary Plan Amendment to re-designate the ORC lands from Commercial (Community Amenity Area) to Industrial (Business Park Area) and proceed to call a public meeting.

 

 

 

12.       INFORMATION REPORT ON WOODLOT PRESERVATION
IN THE WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY (6.3)

 

Staff reviewed information pertaining to woodlot preservation in the Wismer Commons Community, as requested at the September 10, 2002 Development Services Committee meeting.

Committee expressed concern for the timing of the McCowan woodlot, and directed staff to review it.

 

Mr. Gino Matrundola, 12 Rubicon Court, Willowdale, Ontario, M2M 3P8, discussed the development of his property on Markham Road, with respect to the woodlot. Committee directed staff to review this aspect of Mr. Matrundola's development application.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the deputation by Mr. Gino Matrundola, 12 Rubicon Court, Willowdale, with respect to woodlots, be received;

 

And that the report, dated September 24, 2002, entitled "Information Report on Woodlot Preservation in the Wismer Commons Community" be received for information.

 

 

13.       NINTH LINE AND STEELES AVENUE
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY (5.5) 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Development Services Commission's September 24, 2002 report entitled "9^th Line and Steeles Avenue Preliminary Engineering Feasibility Study" be received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Meeting

Attendance

 

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Vice Chair, Community Character:             Regional Councillor T. Wong Vice Chair, Markham Centre:             Councillor D. Horchik Members:             Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor J. Virgilio             Councillor J. Heath             Councillor K. Usman             Councillor A. Chiu

V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director of Planning B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator M. Urquhart, Senior Planner D. Wylie, Senior Planner M. Cory, Planner T. Kanji, Planner N. Surti, Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk T. Weatherill, Assistant to Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

 

14.       AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED, PHASE 3B
            PART LOTS 17 & 18, CONC. 7, WISMER COMMUNITY
            PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING, 19TM-02003
            (SU 02 110218, ZA 02 110220) (10.5, 10.7)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application Files SU 02 110218 and ZA 02 110220, submitted by Amber Plain Investments Limited, for a Plan or Subdivision and rezoning in the Wismer Community Phase 3B, 19T-02003, Part Lots 17 and 18, Concession 7.

 

Committee was advised that 389 notices were mailed on September 4, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on September 3, 2002. The Committee received correspondence from:

1.         Fei Zhuang, 54 Settlers’ Ridge Street, Markham – in objection

2.         Brian Drury & Sophie Beig, 56 Settlers’ Ridge Street, Markham – in objection

3.         Franklyn & Lookjen Prescod, 61 Settlers’ Ridge Street, Markham – in objection

4.         Mary Kourvisianos, 44 Pinecrest Street, Markham - in objection

5.         Fadia Pahlawan, 20 Bern Street, Markham – in objection

6.         Peter T. Lai, 46 Dogwood Street, Markham – in objection

7.         Marina Duque – in objection

8.         Keith Chambers, Edward Jeffreys Avenue, Markham, - in objection

9.         Bonnie & Gary Chow, 22 Trailsbrook Terrace, Markham – in objection

10.       Daniel Malcolm and Earlene Telfer Malcolm – in objection

11.       Corah Johnson – in objection

12.       Benny Ko, Trailsbrook Terrace – in objection

13.       K. Fernandes – in objection

14.       Lan K. Sum, 48 Dogwood Street, Markham – in objection

15.       Thomas Ivis, 12 Settlers Ridge - in objection

 

16.       Theresa Leung, 47 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

17.       Leslie Johnson, 41 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

18.       Joseph Schillaci, 38 Settlers Ridge Street - in objection

19.       Debbie Wong, 33 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

20.       Dalida Hagopian, 35 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

21.       Maryanne Hy, 37 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

22.       Winston Ayow and Lisa Ayow, 15 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

23.       Peter Tibando - in objection

24.       Teferi Negussie, 6 Settlers Ridge Street - in objection

25.       Michael Payne and Tatjana Ivanovic, 45 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

26.       Anibal Borges, 16 Country Ridge Drive - in objection

27.       45 petition letters received September 20, 2002 from residents on Pinecrest Street, Settlers’ Ridge Street and Country Ridge Drive – in objection

28.       130 signature petition - in objection.     

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, and the proposed uses of the subject property. Staff reviewed the proposed 6-storey apartment buildings, the Heritage building on the property, and the possible fire hall. Committee discussed the complex planning process that has taken place prior to this stage of development, and

emphasized the importance of ensuring the School Boards' needs are met with respect to land acquisition.

 

Mark Yarranton of KLM Planning Partners Inc. representing Amber Plain Investments Inc., advised the applicant is aware of the concern of the residents regarding the proposed high-rises, and is willing to meet with them for further discussions.

 

The following residents spoke in opposition to the proposal:

- Bruce Hogan, 24 Settlers Ridge Street

- Lan Sum, 48 Dogwood Street

- Mary Kourvisianos, 44 Pinecrest Street

- Dan Periasamy, 15 Hollyhock Street

- Alfonso Porfirio, 9 Country Ridge Drive

- Donna Chan, 52 Trailsbrook Terrace

- Shawn Brand, 11 Dogwood Street

- Neal Newman, 771 Bur Oak Avenue

- Damian Oh, 9 Dogwood Street

- Tanuj Sharma, 3 Country Ridge Drive

- Abebe Alimuz

- Lesley Sahakian, 58 Settlers Ridge Street

- Yvonne Rudder, 5 Country Ridge Drive

- Altan Ng, 115 Omni Drive, # 1809, Scarborough

- Teri Sereda, 769 Bur Oak Avenue

- Sam Surendran, 39 Country Ridge Drive

 

Their concerns/comments included:

- residents had not been advised of the high-rise aspect of the development when they purchased their properties;

- they were not aware of any consultation that had taken place, prior to approval, with residents who would be living there;

- insufficient range of the notice for this meeting;

- the proposed use is not appropriate for "community focus"

- the relationship between Amber Plains, the development company, and Laurier, the builder;

- effects of density, noise, dust;

- traffic - congestion and children's safety;

- shadowing and lack of privacy adjacent to the high-rise;

- school crowding;

- impact studies are needed;

- what options are available to the residents to object;

- what kind of units - rental or condo;

- devaluation of property values and compensation from developer;

- maximum height and entrance/exit details; and

- concern for community character of Markham.

 

Staff responded that builders are required to display plans and provide information to allow purchasers to be aware of pending development, but enforcement resources may not be sufficient. The applicant is required to provide a traffic study and to resolve other issues, which will all be included in staff's final report and recommendation to Committee. Residents were advised that the Town does not have jurisdiction over school issues, and they were also advised of appeal options.

 

Mr. Yarranton was unable to comment on the type of units that will be built, and reiterated the applicant's offer to meet and discuss concerns with residents. The Ward Councillor advised he will arrange meeting(s) with the applicant and residents.

 

Committee expressed concern for the lack of information provided to purchasers and questioned if there had been a violation of the development agreement. Staff was directed to determine if this developer had been required to post a sign board of the development prior to selling houses. It was suggested the Town solicitor investigate ways to ensure purchasers are protected. Committee requested a review of the information provided by Town staff to property purchasers, and the Ward Councillor advised he will poll area residents in that regard.

 

Staff advised water allocation for this development is required before it may proceed.  The follow-up report and recommendation may not come forward for several months.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That correspondence in objection to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and rezoning applications submitted by Amber Plain Investments Limited, Files SU 02 110218 and ZA 02 110220, from Fei Zhuang, Brian Drury and Sophie Beig, Franklyn and Lookjen Prescod, Mary Kourvisianos, Fadia Pahlawan, Peter T. Lai, Marina Duque, Keith Chambers, Bonnie and Gary Chow, Daniel Malcolm and Earlene Telfer Malcolm, Corah Johnson, Benny Ko, K. Fernandes, Lan K. Sum, Thomas Ivis, Theresa Leung, Leslie Johnson, Joseph Schillaci, Debbie Wong, Dalida Hagopian, Maryanne Hy, Winston Ayow and Lisa Ayow, Peter Tibando, Teferi Negussie, Michael Payne and Tatjana Ivanovic, Anibal Borges, 45 petition letters from residents on Pinecrest Street, Settlers’ Ridge Street and Country Ridge Drive, and a 130-signature petition, be received;

 

And that the deputation from Mark Yarranton of KLM Planning Partners Inc. representing Amber Plain Investments Inc., be received;

 

And that the deputations from Bruce Hogan, Lan Sum, Mary Kourvisianos, Dan Periasamy, Alfonso Porfirio, Donna Chan, Shawn Brand, Neal Newman, Damian Oh, Tanuj Sharma, Abebe Alimuz,  Lesley Sahakian, Yvonne Rudder, Altan Ng, Teri Sereda, and Sam Surendran, in objection, be received;

 

And that the report from the Development Services Commission dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Amber Plain Investments Limited Phase 3B - Preliminary Report, Applications for Draft Approval and Implementing Rezoning for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-02003", be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24^th , 2002 with respect to the proposed plan of subdivision and the amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received; 

 

And that the application be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

 

And further, that community meeting(s) be held with the Ward Councillor and the applicant, to discuss concerns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.       1065764 ONTARIO LIMITED (MAJOR MARK CENTRE)
9900 HIGHWAY 48, CONC. 7, PT. LOT 20, PART 2, 65R-8622
REZONING TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL SHOPPING FACILITY
(ZA 02 106874)(10.5)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application File ZA 02 106874, submitted by 1065764 Ontario Limited (Major Mark Centre) for a zoning by-law amendment to permit a commercial shopping centre at 9900 Highway 48.

 

Committee was advised that 26 notices were mailed on September 4, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on September 4, 2002. The Committee received correspondence from:

1.         James Kennedy, KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Wismer Markham
Developments Inc., expressing concerns;

2.         Lazo Mikijelj, Trustee, Wismer Commons Developers Group Inc., submitting comments.

 

Mark Yarranton of KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Wismer Markham Developments Inc. was in attendance to reiterate the concerns expressed in correspondence submitted, with respect to the application being premature. 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That correspondence from James Kennedy, KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Wismer Markham Developments Inc., and Lazo Mikijelj, Trustee, Wismer Commons Developers Group Inc., submitting comments with respect to the application by 1065764 Onario Limited, be received;

 

And that the deputation from Mark Yarranton of KLM Planning Partners Inc. representing Wismer Markham Developments Inc., expressing concerns about the application being premature, be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24, 2002 with respect to the proposed amendment to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received; 

 

And that the proposed amendment to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.       MATRUNDOLA, PACITTO, RIZZI & BLACKMORE CONSTRUCTION
PART LOTS 17 & 18, CONC. 7, HIGHWAY 48, WISMER COMMONS
COMMUNITY, DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTING
REZONING FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, 19T-950813
(SU 02 111460, ZA 02 111457) (10.5, 10.7)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application Files SU 02 111460 and ZA 02 111457, submitted by Matrundola, Pacitto, Rizzi and Blackmore Construction, for draft approval and implementing rezoning for draft plan of subdivision 19T-95081 at Part Lots 17 and 18, Concession 7, Highway 48.

 

Committee was advised that 26 notices were mailed on September 4, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on September 1, 2002. The Committee received correspondence from James Kennedy, KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Wismer Markham Developments Inc., submitting comments.

 

Mr. Gino Matrundola, 12 Rubicon Court, Willowdale, Ontario, M2M 3P8, discussed the development of his property with respect to the woodlot and to comments received from Ministry of Transportation regarding access from Highwy 48. Committee noted that development fronting on Highway 48 must be carefully considered.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That correspondence from James Kennedy, KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Wismer Markham Developments Inc., submitting comments regarding the proposal by Matrundola, Pacitto, Rizzi and Blackmore Construction, be received;

 

And that the report from the Development Services Commission dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Matrundola, Pacitto, Rizzi and Blackmore Construction - Preliminary Report, Applications for Draft Approval and Implementing Rezoning for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95081", be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24^th , 2002 with respect to the proposed plan of subdivision and the amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended be received; 

 

And further that the application be referred back to staff for a report and recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.       DISCUSSION – STAFF DIRECTION (10.0)

 

Committee directed staff to investigate two matters:

1.         Regulations that can be placed on builders to provide information to purchasers, particularly the use of large picture boards;

2.         Is the "Community Amenity Area" designation too broad a category, and should consideration be given to amending the Official Plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:45 p.m.