Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
June 17, 2014 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 6
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Ron Blake, Manager, West District
Rick Cefaratti, Planner II
Teema Kanji, Senior Project
Coordinator
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Rino Mostacci, 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 7:05 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
BELFIELD INVESTMENTS INC.
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO EXPAND THE RANGE OF
PERMITTED USES AT
8050 WOODBINE AVENUE
FILE NOS. OP 13 130529 &
ZA 13 130529 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Belfield Investments Inc. for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to expand the range of permitted uses at 8050
Woodbine Avenue (OP 13 130529 & ZA 13 130529).
The Committee Clerk advised that 22 notices were mailed on May 28, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 20, 2014. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The Committee commented on the status
of the Minister’s Zoning Order.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath
1) That the report titled “Preliminary
Report, Belfield Investments Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
to expand the range of permitted uses at 8050 Woodbine Avenue, File Nos. OP 13
130529 and ZA 13 130529,” dated April 29, 2014 be received; and,
2) That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 17, 2014, with respect to the proposed Official
Plan Amendment & Zoning Amendment to expand the range of permitted uses at
8050 Woodbine Avenue, File Nos. OP 13 130529 & ZA 13 130529 , be received; and,
3) That the applications by Belfield Investments Inc., to amend
the current Official Plan (Revised
1987), as amended, the new Official Plan 2014 and City By-law 2284-68, as
amended, be approved; and,
4) That the proposed amendments to the current Official Plan
(Revised 1987), as amended, the new Official Plan 2014 be adopted and forwarded
to the Region of York for approval; and,
5) That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2284-68 be
enacted after the proposed Official Plan Amendment is approved by the Region of
York; and further,
6) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
QUADROM PROPERTIES INC.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL
USES
AT 592 COUNTRY GLEN ROAD,
CORNELL COMMUNITY
(FILE NO. ZA 14 108766) (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Quadrom Properties Inc. for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit additional commercial uses at 592 Country Glen Road,
Cornell Community (ZA 14 108766).
The Committee Clerk advised that 102 notices were mailed on May 28, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 26, 2014. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Angela Sciberras of Macauley Shiomi
Howson Ltd., representing the applicant, provided more details and displayed
elevations.
Ahmed Khan, the adjacent property owner, spoke in objection to the
daycare use in a residential area and suggested the yard is not a sufficient
size. Mr. Khan did not consider the basement commercial use to be appropriate,
as the entrance is at the rear of the building adjacent to his yard. Ms.
Sciberras advised that the basement would be used as part of the ground floor
operation and the rear entrance would not be the business entrance. Staff
confirmed that the use of the rear entrance can be restricted.
The Committee did not support daycare use.
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1)
That the correspondence and deputation by Ahmed
Khan (Hensey), regarding the application by Quadrom Properties Inc., be received;
and,
2) That the Development
Services Commission report dated June 17, 2014, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Application by Quadrom Properties Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment
to permit additional commercial uses at 592 Country Glen Road, Cornell
Community. File Number: ZA 14 108766.”
be received; and,
3) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 17, 2014 with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment by Quadrom Properties Inc., to permit additional commercial uses at 592
Country Glen Road, Cornell Community. File Number: ZA 14 108766.” be received;
and,
3) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 14 108766) by Quadrom Properties Inc. to amend Zoning
By-law 177-96, as amended, excluding daycare use,
be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed
amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further
notice.
CARRIED
3. LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LIMITED
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
BROADER RANGE
OF RETAIL AND OFFICE USES
NORTH PORTION OF BLOCK 4,
19TM-06012
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUR OAK
AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 7
(ZA/OP 13 126638) (10.3, 10.5)
Memo Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited for
Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a retail
commercial centre at the southeast corner of Highway 7 and Bur Oak Avenue in
Cornell Centre (ZA/OP 13 126638).
The Committee Clerk advised that 55 notices were mailed on May 28, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 26, 2014. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
The Director of Planning and Urban Design reviewed the directions of
Development Services Committee regarding the associated site plan application
and the east-west road. Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the
location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated June 17, 2014 entitled “INFORMATION
REPORT. Application by Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Limited to permit a retail commercial centre at the
southeast corner of Highway 7 and Bur Oak Avenue in Cornell Centre. File
Numbers: OP/ZA/SC 13 126638” be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 17, 2014 with respect to the proposed Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited
to permit a retail commercial centre at the southeast corner of Highway 7 and
Bur Oak Avenue in Cornell Centre (OP/ZA/SC 13 126638)” be received; and,
3) That the Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (OP/ZA 13 126638) by
Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited to amend the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,
4) That the
Official plan Amendment include policies and provisions to require a public
east/west road within the property
boundary at the time the lands (Block 4, 19TM-06012) are redeveloped in the
long term; and further,
5) That the proposed
amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted
without further notice.
CARRIED
4. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT 37
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT 359 ELSON STREET, BLOCK 1
PLAN 65M-3616
(SU 14 133398 AND ZA 14 133398)
(10.7, 10.5)
Memo Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 37 single family homes at 359
Elson Street (SU 14 133398 & ZA 14 133398).
The Committee Clerk advised that 119 notices were mailed on May 28, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 28, 2014. One written submission
was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Julius Du Ruyter of PMG Planning,
representing the applicant, provided additional details and displayed a site
plan.
The Committee discussed parking requirements for the adjacent cricket
pitch, and the applicant indicated agreement with the City’s requirements.
Pedestrian access to the park and the road width were discussed. It was
suggested that the road be widened to accommodate snow storage, and that a
green parking lot be considered.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1)
That
correspondence from Naomi Vatcha, regarding the applications by Forest Bay
Homes, be received; and,
2) That the Development Services
Commission report dated June 17th, 2014 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Forest Bay Homes, Applications for rezoning and draft plan of subdivision to
permit 37 single family homes at 359 Elson Street, File Nos: ZA/SU 14 133398,”
be received; and,
3) That the record of the Public Meeting
held on June 17th, 2014, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law
amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (ZA/SU 14 133398)
submitted by Forest Bay Homes to permit 37 single family homes at 359 Elson Street
be received; and further,
4) That the Zoning By-law amendment and
Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (ZA/SU 14 133398) submitted by Forest
Bay Homes be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.,
ROSINA MAURO
AND FULTON HOMES LIMITED
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
APPLICATION TO REDESIGNATE EMPLOYMENT
LANDS TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL
USES AT 5659 TO 5933 14TH
AVENUE
FILE NO: OP 13 108448 (10.3)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., Rosina Mauro and
Fulton Homes Limited for Official Plan Amendment to redesignate employment
lands to allow residential uses at 5659 to 5933 14th Avenue (OP 13
108448).
The Committee Clerk advised that 305 notices were mailed on May 28, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 26, 2014. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. This is an employment conversion
application that will require regional approval.
Randy Peddigrew of the Remington
Group, representing the applicant, provided more details of the proposal
including LEED initiatives, and displayed site plans and elevations. Mr.
Peddigrew responded to questions from the Committee regarding compatibility of
the proposed and existing homes, the road network, and provision of parkland
and seniors housing.
Sam Orrico made a deputation and discussed his involvement in the
property for many years as a farmer.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1)
That
correspondence and deputation by Sam Orrico regarding the application by
Neamsby Investments Inc., be received; and,
2) That the Development Services
Commission report dated May 6th, 2014 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Neamsby Investments Inc., Rosina Mauro and Fulton Homes Limited, Official Plan
amendment application to redesignate employment lands to allow residential uses at 5659 to 5933 14th
Avenue, File No: OP 13 108448,” be received; and,
3) That the record of the Public Meeting held
on June 17th, 2014, with respect to the Official Plan amendment
application submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., Rosina Mauro and Fulton
Homes Limited to redesignate employment lands to allow residential uses at 5659
to 5933 14th Avenue (OP 13 108448) be received; and,
4) That the Official Plan amendment
application (OP 13 108448) submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., Rosina Mauro
and Fulton Homes Limited to amend the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as
amended, and the new Council adopted Official Plan (2013), to redesignate
employment lands to permit residential uses at 5659 to 5933 14th
Avenue, be approved; and,
5) That the proposed amendment to the
Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, be adopted and forwarded to York
Region for approval; and,
6) That the proposed amendment to the
Council adopted Official Plan (2013), be adopted and forwarded to York Region
for approval; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. PRELIMINARY REPORT
BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
NORTH SIDE OF COPPER CREEK
DRIVE, BETWEEN NINTH LINE
AND DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
APPLICATION TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN TO
REDESIGNATE EMPLOYMENT LAND TO
ALLOW
TOWNHOUSES, LIVE-WORK UNITS, A
SENIORS RESIDENCE,
AND RESTAURANT USES WITHIN A
CONVENTION CENTRE
AND BANQUET HALL FACILITY AND
APPLICATIONS TO
AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW AND
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
PROPOSED TOWNHOUSES
FILE NOS: OP 13 108173, ZA/SU
14 109086 (10.3, 10.5 and 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., North
side of Copper Creek Drive between Ninth Line and Donald Cousens Parkway to
amend the Official Plan to redesignate employment land to allow townhouses,
live work units, a seniors residence and restaurant uses within a convention
centre and banquet hall facility and applications to amend the Zoning By-law
and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit the proposed townhouses (OP 13 108173,
ZA/SU 14 109086).
The Committee Clerk advised that 167 notices were mailed on May 28, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 14, 2014. Two written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The Committee discussed York Region’s
deferral of the majority of the employment conversion applications in Markham’s
Official Plan, until a comprehensive review is completed by the Region in 2015.
It was confirmed that this development cannot proceed and the parkland cannot
be provided until regional approval is obtained. The Director of Planning and
Urban Design provided an overview of the Planning process in general for the
benefit of the public.
Don Given of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing the applicant,
gave a presentation to provide more details of the proposal, and discussed the
provision of parkland, seniors housing, and a conference and banquet facility
that will create a sufficient number of jobs. Mr. Givens considered the
amendments to be minor, and requested approval of the Official Plan Amendment
so that the applicant can work towards regional approval. Site Plans and
elevations were displayed. Supporting studies have been submitted, and the
consulting team was in attendance to answer any questions.
The Committee noted that many of the concerns of the public will be
dealt with at the site plan stage, and that there will be an opportunity for
public input at that time.
Yanna Song spoke in support of the proposal as the land has been vacant
for many years, and the development will provide a much-needed park for the
community.
Ricky Tsui stated that this is a good start but there is still lots of
work to do on the site plan, and he is concerned about the proximity of the
proposed banquet hall to residential uses due to noise and safety issues.
Michael Ben spoke on behalf of residents in the area in support of the
application and the proposed live/work uses, as it will complete the
neighbourhood and provide a park for the community.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1)
That the
written submissions from Rama Koneru and William To, regarding the applications
by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., be received; and,
2)
That the
deputations by Yanna Song, Ricky Tsui, and Michael Ben, regarding the
applications by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., be received; and,
3) That the Development Services
Commission report dated May 6th, 2014 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., North side of Copper Creek Drive, between
Ninth Line and Donald Cousens Parkway, Application to amend the Official Plan
to redesignate employment land to allow townhouses, live-work units, a seniors
residence, and restaurant uses within a convention centre and banquet hall
facility and applications to amend the Zoning By-law and for Draft Plan of
Subdivision to permit the proposed townhouses, File Nos: OP 13 108173, SU/ZA 14
109086 be received; and,
4) That the record of the Public Meeting
held on June 17th, 2014, with respect to the Official Plan amendment
application (OP 13 108173) to redesignate employment land to allow residential
uses including townhouses, live-work units and a seniors residence, as well as
a stand alone trade and convention centre with banquet hall facilities and
restaurants and Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision (ZA/SU 14
109086) applications to permit the proposed townhouses and live-work units, be
received; and,
5) That the Official Plan amendment
application (OP 13 108173) submitted by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., to
amend the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, and the Council
adopted Official Plan (2013), to redesignate employment land to allow
residential uses comprised of townhouses, live-work units and a seniors
residence, and a stand-alone trade and convention centre with banquet hall
facilities and restaurants, on the north side of Copper Creek Drive, between
Ninth Line and Donald Cousens Parkway, be approved; and,
6) That the Official Plan amendment to the
Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, be adopted and forwarded to York
Region for approval; and,
7) That the Official Plan amendment to the
Council adopted Official Plan (2013), be adopted and forwarded to York Region
for approval; and,
8) That the Zoning By-law amendment and
Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (ZA/SU 14 109086) submitted by Box Grove
Hill Developments Inc., be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. AURIGA DEVELOPMENTS INC.
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-14003)
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 7
AND DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY,
CORNELL COMMUNITY
FILE NOS. OP/ZA/SU 14 109647
(10.7, 10.3 & 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Auriga Developments Inc., for Plan of
Subdivision (19TM-14003), Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a
residential development at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Donald Cousens
Parkway, Cornell Community (OP/ZA/SU 14 109647).
The Committee Clerk advised that 78 notices were mailed on May 28, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 27, 2014. Five written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Michael Gagnon and Andrew Walker of Gagnon Law, representing the
applicant, gave a presentation to provide more details of the proposal. They advised
of parkland dedication, the applicant’s intention to join the Developers Group,
and provided preliminary responses to the concerns and issues identified by
staff.
Daniel Wong spoke of his concerns for high-rise buildings behind his
home, and density. Staff advised the new houses will be single family dwellings
and that the density will be reduced due to parkland provision. Mr. Wong stated
he was satisfied with the proposal and that his additional concern about
parkland had been resolved. Mr. Wong provided written submissions from three
neighbours.
Niomi Massey, representing
Cornell Rouge Development Corp., indicated that a comprehensive block plan is
required for this site in consultation with Cornell Rouge and the Cornell
Developers Group. Ms. Massey also
presented an alternate concept plan for this area that is consistent with the
lane based product of the Cornell Community.
The Committee discussed
lane-based products, comprehensive development, and the purpose of the Public
Meeting at this stage, to gather public input. The applicant will work with
staff and other landowners over the summer to finalize the draft plan of
subdivision.
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
1)
That the written submissions from Niomi Massey
representing Cornell Rouge Development Corp., Robert Webb representing the
Cornell Community Landowners, Daniel and Karen Wong, Robin Williams, Steve Abdo
and Mary Kanaris, and the resident at 55 Honey Glen Avenue, regarding the
applications by Auriga Developments Inc., be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Daniel Wong, and Niomi
Massey representing Cornell Rouge Development Corp., regarding the applications
by Auriga Developments Inc., be received; and,
3) That the Development
Services Commission report dated June 17, 2014 entitled “INFORMATION REPORT,
Auriga Developments Inc., Plan of Subdivision (19TM-14003), Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a residential development at the
northwest corner of Highway 7 and Donald Cousens Parkway, Cornell Community,
File Numbers OP/ZA/SU 14 109647” be received; and,
4) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 17, 2014, with respect to the proposed Plan of
Subdivision (19TM-14003), Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
by Auriga Developments Inc. to permit a residential development at the
northwest corner of Highway 7 and Donald Cousens Parkway, Cornell Community
(OP/ZA/SU 14 109647) be received; and further,
5) That the Plan of
Subdivision (19TM-14003), Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications (OP/ZA/SU 14 109647) by Auriga Developments Inc. be referred back
to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM.
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