MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
MAY 21, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 8
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
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Regrets
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Stephen Corr, Planner
Scott Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Brian Lee, Senior Manager,
Development
Engineering
and Transportation
Joseph Palmisano, Sr. Transportation
Engineer
Tom Villella, Senior Project
Coordinator
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:02 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Logan Kanapathi disclosed an interest with
respect to Item #1 and Item # 2, the proposed
General Zoning By-Law Amendments, by nature of his wife operating a medical
clinic, and did not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the
approval of this matter.
1. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
UPDATE AND CONSOLIDATION
OF ZONING BY-LAW 177-96
PR 11 128536 (10.5)
Report (Draft
Zoning By-law 177-96 and Consolidation document).
Councillor Logan Kanapathi disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 1, the proposed
General Zoning By-Law Amendments, by nature of his wife operating a medical
clinic, and did not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the
approval of this matter.
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider a City-initiated Amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96. The intent of the amendment is to improve the
By-law's effectiveness, and in some cases add some flexibility in order to
reduce the need for variances and zoning exceptions in the future (PR 11
128536).
The Committee Clerk advised that 28 notices were mailed on May 1, 2013,
and a Public Meeting notice was posted in the May 2, 2013 edition of the local
papers. Two written submissions were
received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a brief overview of the comprehensive Zoning By-law 177-96
consolidation project and introduced Nick McDonald of Meridian Planning,
consultant for the City of Markham. Mr. McDonald gave a presentation regarding
the purpose of the proposal, the components of the update process, and next
steps. Approximately 160 amendments are being proposed, such as updates to
definitions, provisions dealing with driveway widths, barrier-free access, lot
area standards in the R1 zone, and porch heights, among many other
revisions.
Tanya Holme made a deputation regarding the restriction of medical
offices in industrial zones and requested the permissions be more flexible for
professional offices in the Main Street area. Staff will follow up on this
issue.
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the deputation by Tanya Holme regarding By-law 177-96
be received; and,
2) That
the written submissions by Doris Cheng, Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, Adam McDonald, York Catholic District School Board and Vania
Ottoborgo of Holborn Property Investments Inc. on behalf of 1659139 Ontario
Inc., be received; and,
3) That the Development
Services Commission report dated April 23, 2013 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT –
Update and Consolidation of Zoning By-law 177-96, File Number: PR 11 128536” be
received; and,
4) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on May 21, 2013, with respect to the proposed Update and
Consolidation of Zoning By-law 177-96 (PR 11 128536) be received; and,
5) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (PR 11 128536) to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved; and
further,
6) That the proposed amendment to Zoning
By-law 177-96, as
amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
PROPOSED GENERAL ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
RESPECTING VARIOUS PROVISIONS
IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM
ZONING BY-LAWS (ZA 12-109460),
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (10.5)
Report
Councillor Logan Kanapathi disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 2, the proposed
General Zoning By-Law Amendments, by nature of his wife operating a medical
clinic, and did not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the
approval of this matter.
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider a City initiated General Zoning By-law Amendments respecting various provisions
in the City of Markham Zoning By-laws (ZA 12 107844 and ZA 12 109460).
The Committee Clerk advised that 28 notices were mailed on May 1, 2013,
and a Public Meeting notice was posted in the May 2, 2013 edition of the local
papers. One written submission was
received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a brief overview of the comprehensive Zoning By-law 177-96
consolidation project and introduced Nick McDonald of Meridian Planning,
consultant for the City of Markham. Mr. McDonald gave a presentation regarding
the purpose of the proposal to provide consistency in standards across the
City, and outlined the proposed housekeeping changes such as permissions for
medical offices, accessibility parking requirements, parking standards, and
updated definitions among other changes.
The Committee questioned
updating permissions for shooting galleries, when there are none in existence
in Markham. Parking standards were discussed in relation to various uses and
traffic statistics, particularly the difference between a medical office and a
clinic. Restaurant parking within plazas was not addressed in this review, and
it was noted for future evaluation.
The Committee discussed
placement of accessibility parking spaces and requested that signs be posted
high above the ground for clear visibility. Staff advised that these are site
plan control and sign by-law issues.
Revised standards will not be
retroactive but will apply if a property is redeveloped.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application. Staff noted concerns from a resident regarding the Consolidation
of By-law 177-96 that may be addressed in this proposal.
Moved by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1)
That the written submission by Doris Cheng,
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, be received; and,
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated February 21, 2012 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT
– Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-law 28-97, as amended, Respecting Parking
Provisions in the Town of Markham, File Number ZA 12-107844”, the Development
Services Commission report dated June 12, 2012 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT –
Proposed General Zoning By-law Amendments respecting Various Provisions in the
Town of Markham Zoning By-laws, File Number ZA 12-109460”, and the Development
Services Commission report dated April 23, 2013 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT –
Proposed General Zoning By-law Amendments respecting Various Provisions in the
City of Markham Zoning By-laws, File Number ZA 12-109460, Supplementary
Information”, all be received; and;
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on May 21, 2013, with respect to the proposed General
Zoning By-law Amendments respecting Various Provisions in the City of Markham
Zoning By-laws (ZA 12 107844 and ZA 12 109460), be received; and further,
3) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment applications (ZA 12 107844 and ZA 12 109460) to amend the City of
Markham Zoning By-laws, be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
SHERIDAN NURSERIES LIMITED
4077/4101 HIGHWAY 7
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND REZONING TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT
(SU 12 111289 AND ZA 12
111289) (10.7, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Sheridan Nurseries Ltd. for draft plan of
subdivision and rezoning to permit a mixed use development (SU 12 111289 and ZA
12 111289).
The Committee Clerk advised that 2775 notices were mailed on May 1, 2013,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 30, 2013. Notice was also posted
in the May 2, 2013 edition of the local papers. Eleven written submissions were
received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues, including the completion of the
Precinct Plan, traffic studies, and servicing allocation. The Committee
discussed the road alignment with adjacent development
Victor Lind and consultants
representing the applicant gave a more detailed presentation on the proposal, the
evolution of development on the site and in the area, treatment of the woodlot,
alignment of the roadway, and transit and pedestrian connectivity.
John Cowle of Arcorp Architecture Inc. discussed urban design issues and the provision
of a significant public park within the site as well as a landmark building at
the connection point to the mobility hub.
Paul Nodwell and Mark Schollen
of Schollen & Company Inc. discussed the open space system, including the
proposed public park, the Rouge Valley lands, and streetscapes. The Committee
requested a copy of the context map extending from Warden Avenue.
Principals of Sheridan
Nurseries Limited were also in attendance.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the written
submissions from Paul Young (2), Lucia Ng, John Filiberti, Mohamed
Maherali, Zina Maher, Karen Gullason, Peter Lee, Florence and Dominic Chung, T.
Zigomanis, and Edward Ian, be received; and,
2) That the Development Services Commission report dated
December 11, 2012, entitled “Sheridan Nurseries Limited, Applications for draft
plan of subdivision and rezoning to permit a mixed-use development,” be
received; and,
3) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 21, 2013
with respect to the applications by Sheridan Nurseries Limited for draft plan
of subdivision and rezoning, and to consult stakeholders on the planning and
design of the proposed extension of Rougeside Promenade across the subject
property under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, 2011, be received;
and,
4) That draft plan of subdivision application (SU 12 111289)
and zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 12 111289) be referred back to
staff for a report and recommendation; and further,
5) 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 8:50 PM.
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