Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
June 11, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 7
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Ron, Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Stephen Corr, Senior Planner,
Planning & Urban Design
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Sean Lapenna, Planner
Stacia Muradali, Senior Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
The Committee recessed from
8:53 to 9:05 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
F.J. HOMES LIMITED
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-17007
TO PERMIT 15 SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLINGS
SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF ROY
RAINEY AVENUE
AND COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE, WARD
4
FILES ZA/SU 17 155326 (10.5,
10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by F.J. Homes Limited for Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit 15 single detached dwellings
at the south-west corner of Roy Rainey Avenue and Country Ridge Drive (ZA/SU 17
155326).
The Committee Clerk advised that 261 notices were mailed on May 22, 2018,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 15, 2018. One written submission
was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Melissa Holland of the Biglieri Group,
representing the applicant, gave a presentation to provide additional details.
In response to concerns regarding road widening and sidewalks, the
architectural design will be adjusted, as needed. With respect to the height in
the conceptual elevations, the building height is being reconsidered.
Lucy Giammarco, a resident of Wismer Commons, had questions regarding
construction traffic, and commented on the lack of facilities and improvements
in Wismer compared to Cornell and Berczy communities, with respect to the
streetscape, fencing, washrooms, clock towers, and boulevard enhancements.
Sam Orrico spoke of land development and modifications in the Markham
Official Plan with respect to water management.
Winnie Wong and Mr. Wong, supported comments by Ms. Giammarco with
respect to the lack of parks and amenities in the Wismer community. They
suggested a lower building height, reduced number of houses, compatible housing
styles, expanding the protected waterway to provide a park, and protection of
wildlife.
Staff advised that construction traffic will be determined at a later
stage. With respect to community facilities, there are three new parks in progress
for the Wismer area. The Committee discussed the overall public space approach
in the community, and encouraged the developer to reduce the building height, increase
the lot size by possibly eliminating one lot, provide enhancements to Robinson
Creek, increase the buffer to the creek, and provide native plantings. It was
also requested that staff investigate the provision of a bridge across the
creek.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1)
That written correspondence from
Yan Chen and Zheng Lu, regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision
19TM-17007 and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by F.J. Homes Ltd., be
received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Lucy
Giammarco, Sam Orrico, and Winnie Wong and Mr. Wong regarding the proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by
F.J. Homes Ltd., be received; and,
3) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 11, 2018, with respect to the proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by
F.J. Homes Ltd., Files SU 17 155326 and ZA 17 155326, be received; and further,
4) That
the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 and Zoning By-law Amendment
submitted by F.J. Homes Ltd., Files SU 17 155326 and ZA 17 155326, be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
ESTHER WONG C/O LOUIS MAK
APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO REZONE 269 MAIN STREET
NORTH (WARD 4)
TO PERMIT A TRIPLEX
FILE NO. ZA 17 151164 (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Esther Wong c/o Louis Mak for Zoning
By-law Amendment to rezone 269 Main Street North to permit a triplex (ZA 17
151164).
The Committee Clerk advised that 165 notices were mailed on May 22, 2018,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 22, 2018. Four written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Louis Mak, representing the applicant,
was in attendance to answer questions.
Donna Knight, a resident on Peter Street, spoke in opposition to the
proposal with respect to the impact to the historical village of Mount Joy and
concerns for potential “phantom landlords” and rooming houses that may set a
precedent. Concerns were also identified for a landscape buffer, paving, noise,
garbage storage, higher buildings, the Main Street Markham Vision, and the lack
of community amenities in Mount Joy. Ms. Knight submitted a written copy of her
comments.
Staff confirmed that the three units each have four bedrooms and four
bathrooms. Mr. Mak advised that the building was originally rented out as four
units, and there is no intention to operate as a rooming house. The owner only intends
to upgrade the property and the number of washrooms can be reduced, if
necessary. In response to questions, he advised that the basement will be used
for storage and laundry, a fenced play space can be provided in the front yard,
more parking spaces are provided than are required, sewer capacity will be
confirmed by staff, and the site plan process will address the concerns raised.
The Committee discussed the Heritage Markham recommendation,
appropriate zoning provisions, and a potential Secondary Plan.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That the written submissions from Donna
Wigmore, Siobhan Covington (2) and Robert Grant, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 269
Main Street North, be received; and,
2)
That the deputation and written submission by Donna
Knight regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 269 Main Street
North, be received; and,
3) That the report dated
April 30, 2018 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Esther Wong c/o Louis Mak,
Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 269 Main Street North (Ward
4) to permit a triplex” be received; and,
4) That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 11, 2018, with respect to the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment to rezone 269 Main Street North (Ward 4) to permit a triplex
be received; and,
5) That the application
submitted by Esther Wong c/o Louis Mak for a Zoning By-law Amendment at 269
Main Street North (Ward 4) be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation evaluating the proposal; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY REPORT
HUMBOLD GREENSBOROUGH VALLEY
HOLDINGS LIMITED
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW, AND FOR DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
ALLOW A COMMON ELEMENT
CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT ON THE EAST SIDE
OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY,
WEST OF NINTH LINE,
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
(CONCESSION 8, PART OF LOT
19), WARD 5
FILE NOS: OP 18 129244, ZA 10
132122, SU 11 118324
& SC 10 132123 (10.3,
10.5, 10.7 & 10.6)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings
Limited to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Site Plan Approval to allow a common element condominium
townhouse development on the east side of Donald Cousens Parkway, west of Ninth
Line, south of Major Mackenzie Drive (OP 18 129244, ZA 10 132122, SU 11 118324
& SC 10 132123).
The Committee Clerk advised that 218 notices were mailed on May 22, 2018,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 22, 2018. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Billy Tung of KLM Planning Partners,
representing the applicant, gave a presentation to provide additional details.
The Committee discussed the provision of greenspace and storage.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated May 28, 2018 and titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Humbold
Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited, Applications to amend the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law, and for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Approval to
allow a common element condominium townhouse development on the east side of
Donald Cousens Parkway, west of Ninth Line, south of Major Mackenzie Drive
(Concession 8, Part of Lot 19), Ward 5, File Nos: OP 18 129244, ZA 10 132122,
SU 11 118324 & SC 10 132123” be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held
on June 11th, 2018 with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (OP 18 129244, ZA
10 132122 & SU 11 118324) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley
Holdings Limited to allow a townhouse development on the east side of Donald
Cousens Parkway, west of Ninth Line, south of Major Mackenzie Drive (Concession
8, Part of Lot 19), be received; and further,
3) That the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (OP 18 129244, ZA
10 132122 & SU 11 118324) to allow a townhouse development on the east side
of Donald Cousens Parkway, west of Ninth Line, south of Major Mackenzie Drive
(Concession 8, Part of Lot 19), be referred back to Staff for a Recommendation
Report. These applications are related
to a Site Plan application (SC 10 132123).
CARRIED
4. PRELIMINARY REPORT
RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE
REMINGTON GROUP)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS
190 ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD, EAST
OF BIRCHMOUNT ROAD AND
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE
FUTURE VERDALE CROSSING BETWEEN
BIRCHMOUNT ROAD AND THE FUTURE
POST ROAD EXTENSION
WARD 3, MARKHAM CENTRE
FILE NOS. ZA 15 155470 AND ZA
18 180694 (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington
Group) for Zoning By-law Amendments at 190 Enterprise Boulevard, east of
Birchmount Road and on the south side of the future Verdale Crossing between
Birchmount Road and the future Post Road extension, Markham Centre (ZA 15
155470 and ZA 18 180694).
The Committee Clerk advised that 2880 notices were mailed on May 22, 2018,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 22, 2018. One written submission was
received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The applicant’s Architect, from
Quadrangle Architects, gave a presentation to provide additional details. Randy Peddigrew of the Remington Group was in
attendance to answer questions and provide an update. As a result of
discussions with the Airport Authority a revised concept for a potential maximum
height of 25 and 27 storeys was presented, pending further discussions with the
Authority; however, the applicant is requesting approval for the full 35 and 38
storey heights at this time. Discussions included parking provisions and
transit usage.
Sue Strathy, a resident in a 20 storey building, questioned why higher
skyscrapers are needed, and expressed concern for infrastructure capacity,
shadowing, blocked views, and the lack of affordable housing components. Staff
advised that Markham Centre is a regional growth center that allows for
additional density and height to support transit; and, that affordable units
are difficult to achieve at this location, in a market that favours two and
three bedroom units.
Sam Orrico discussed his experience with airport issues.
Moved by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1)
That the written submission from
Theresa Wai Yee Lee, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applications by
Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18
180694), be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Sue Strathy and Sam
Orrico, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Ruland
Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18
180694), be received; and,
3) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June
11, 2018, with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Ruland
Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18
180694), be received; and,
4) That the 2018 Draft Precinct Plan
(Figures 8 and 9 attached to the May 28, 2018 Preliminary Report on File
No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18 180694), be approved for the subject properties; and,
5) That the Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Ruland
Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18
180694), be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law Amendments be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM.
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