MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 2
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Geoff Day, Senior Planner
A. Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:06PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
& NEW SECONDARY PLAN FOR
THE
BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT
REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
2833 16TH AVENUE,
MARKHAM
CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15
(OP 11 115381) (10.3, 10.4)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by CF/OF Buttonville Properties LP for an
Official Plan amendment and New Secondary Plan for the redevelopment of the
existing Buttonville Airport lands, 2833 16th Avenue (OP 11 115381).
The Committee Clerk advised that 100 notices were mailed on January 8,
2013, and six Public Meeting signs were posted on January 8, 2013. Five written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
The Committee Clerk advised that notice was published in the Markham
Economist and Sun, Markham Page on January 24, 2013 and January 26, 2013.
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning and Urban Design addressed the
Committee providing opening remarks relative to the Buttonville Airport
redevelopment proposal. He also provided
some high level context.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Finely McEwen, Senior Vice President, Development, Cadillac Fairview
delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Buttonville Airport
redevelopment proposal.
Don Given of Malone Given Parsons Ltd delivered a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Buttonville Airport redevelopment proposal.
The Committee discussed connectivity from Highway 404 to the site,
potential future overpass, transportation analysis, community amenities,
ensuring that accessibility initiatives are considered, consideration for an
underground waste management system and whether a building height of 60 stories
is being contemplated. Staff pointed out
that the proposed Secondary Plan for this site will not preclude a 60-story
building and that height restrictions will be dealt with through the zoning
amendment application.
The Committee suggested that the applicant report back on the outcome
of the barn swallows on this site and how this proposal aligns with the City's
Greenprint Plan.
Peter Miasek, Unionville resident, addressed the Committee regarding
the proposed Buttonville Airport redevelopment and inquired whether the closing
of the Buttonville Airport will advance the opening of a Pickering Airport?
Mr. Don Givens advised that it is difficult to determine whether the
closing of the Buttonville Airport will initiate the opening of a Pickering
Airport.
Chris Papahadzis, Thornhill resident, addressed the Committee with
respect to the proposed Buttonville Airport redevelopment and stated some
concerns. His concerns included proposed
building heights, adequate community input and successful sustainable urbanism.
Staff pointed out that tonight's meeting is the required Statutory
Public Meeting for the Official Plan Amendment and Secondary Plan and that
there will be plenty of future opportunities for public input.
Frank Ning, Markham resident addressed the Committee regarding the
proposed Buttonville Airport redevelopment and stated concerns. He inquired whether any new schools will be
required to accommodate for the proposed residential component and community
amenities.
Mr. Don Givens advised that they have contacted the York Region School
Board and that no new schools would be required. He also advised that discussions regarding
community amenities are underway.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report dated January 17, 2012,
entitled “INFORMATION REPORT - Application for Official Plan and Secondary Plan
Amendment Buttonville Airport Redevelopment Proposal 2833 16th Avenue, Markham
CON 3 PT LOTS 13-15 OP 11 115381” be received; and,
2) That the report dated June 12, 2012,
entitled “INFORMATION REPORT - Application for Official Plan Amendment &
New Secondary Plan for the Buttonville Airport Redevelopment Proposal 2833 16th
Avenue, Markham CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15 OP 11 115381” be received; and,
3) That the report dated October 23, 2012,
entitled “INFORMATION REPORT - Application for Official Plan Amendment &
New Secondary Plan for the Buttonville Airport Redevelopment Proposal 2833 16th
Avenue, Markham CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15 OP 11 115381” be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on January 28 2013, with respect to the application by CF/OT Buttonville Properties LP for an
Official Plan Amendment & New Secondary Plan for the
Buttonville Airport Redevelopment Area, be received; and,
5) That the correspondence from Norman
James Gottlieb, Container Corporation; Patrick Lee, Town of Richmond Hill; Ana
Bassios, Town of Richmond Hill; Chris Papahadzis and Stephen J. D’Agostino, be
received; and further,
6) That staff be directed to prepare a
final report and recommendation for the application by CF/OT Buttonville Properties LP for an Official
Plan Amendment & New Secondary Plan for the Buttonville Airport
Redevelopment Area.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.
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