MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
October 11, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 9
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Rick Cefaratti, Planner
Stephen Kitagawa, Senior Planner
Dave Miller, Manager, East District
Stacia Muradali, Planner II
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee
Coordinator
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Regrets
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. WYKLAND
ESTATES INC.
ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT ROOFED PORCHES TO
ENCROACH
INTO THE REQUIRED YARD
WEST OF CORNELL CENTRE BLVD.,
SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE
(ZA.11-121981) (10.5)
Memo
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. for a Zoning By-law
amendment to permit roofed porches to encroach into the required yard, west of
Cornell Centre Blvd., south of 16th Avenue (ZA 11-121981).
The Committee Clerk advised that 539 notices were mailed on September
21, 2011, and five Public Meeting signs were posted on September 20, 2011. One written submissions was received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee discussed the permitted use of the garage as a coach
house, in Cornell. Staff confirmed that enclosure of the porch is not
permitted.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the written
submission from Marcel Patel in support of the Zoning Amendment application by
Wykland Estates Inc., be received; and,
2) That the report dated October 11, 2011, entitled
“Information Report, Wykland Estates Inc., Zoning Amendment application to
permit roofed porches to encroach into the required yard, west of Cornell
Centre Blvd, south of 16th Avenue, File No: ZA.11-121981” be received; and,
3) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on October 11, 2011, with respect to the proposed amendment to the Zoning
By-law, be received; and,
4) That the application by Wykland Estates
Inc. to amend the Town’s By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved; and further,
5) That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
2. GLENN
& CHERYL HARRINGTON
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
A BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE
SUBJECT LANDS
(6882 14TH AVENUE)
(ZA 11 116392) (10.5)
R. Cefaratti, ext.
3675
Report Attachment
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Glenn & Cheryl Harrington for a Zoning
By-law amendment to permit a business office use within the existing
residential dwelling at 6882 14th Avenue (ZA 11 116392).
The Committee Clerk advised that 45 notices were mailed on September
21, 2011, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on September 21, 2011. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Staff clarified that the
Secondary Plan does permit additional uses, and accommodates the proposed zoning
by-law amendment. The Committee discussed traffic impacts and heritage issues.
Staff identified the parking area, and advised that the Region has no concern
with traffic issues. The Heritage Markham Committee will be reviewing the
zoning and site plan applications.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Glenn &
Cheryl Harrington, Zoning Amendment to permit a business office use within the
existing residential dwelling at 6882 14th Avenue, File No. ZA 11
116392,” dated September 13, 2011 be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on October 11, 2011, with respect to the proposed amendment to the Town of
Markham’s Zoning By-law 194-82, as amended, be received; and,
3) That the application by Glenn & Cheryl Harrington to
amend the Town’s By-law 194-82, as amended, be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 194-82,
as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
3. STARGRANDE
CUSTOM HOMES CORP.
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT
AT 6330 16TH AVENUE
(NORTH-EAST CORNER
OF 16TH AVENUE AND
WILLIAMSON ROAD)
(ZA 11 119446 & SC 11
119447) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Stargrande Custom Homes Corp. for a
rezoning and site plan application to permit a townhouse development at 6330 16th
Avenue, north-east corner of 16th Avenue and Williamson Road (ZA 11
119446 & SC 11 119447).
The Committee Clerk advised that 151 notices were mailed on September
21, 2011, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on September 7, 2011. Two written submissions were received
regarding this proposal. A petition in opposition with 34 signatures, was
received during the meeting.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding
uses and outstanding issues.
Anthony Martelli, Vice-President of Greenpark, and Steve Schaeffer, Engineering
Consultant for the applicant, made a brief presentation of the proposal. They
provided assurances that purchasers will be made aware of the Mosque to be
built in the vicinity. The applicant will continue to work with staff to
resolve outstanding issues.
John Godden, Sustainability Consultant for the applicant, gave a
presentation on the sustainability features of the development. A hand-out was provided, outlining
Greenpark’s eco friendly initiatives.
Discussions included issues
relating to the environmental sensitivity of the area, connectivity for
wildlife, improving the quality of the lake, dark-sky friendly features, bird
strike prevention measures, and the potential for traffic lights at Williamson
Road. It was noted that all the dwelling units are townhouses, rather than a
mix of residential uses. The consultants advised that due to density and cost
issues, highrises had been considered; however, a lower density of townhouse
development, offered in a range of sizes, is being proposed.
Annette Carovouski spoke in opposition to the proposal and stated her concerns
relating to the preservation of the sensitive lands; impacts on wildlife; increased
traffic impacts as well as traffic from the Mosque; the increased number of
school students; and, impacts on elderly citizens who comprise a large number
of the Swan Lake residents. Ms. Carovouski noted that the traffic study had
been prepared during the non-peak season.
William Lam presented a petition with 34 signatures from the
neighbourhood in opposition, based on concerns for the preservation of Swan
Lake and surrounding open areas, impacts on wildlife and the residents’
enjoyment of the area, and impacts from increased traffic. Mr. Lam displayed a
newspaper article from two years ago, regarding Swan Lake.
Susan Raponi spoke in opposition, and stated concerns for the safety of
children on bicycles with regard to the increased traffic and construction.
The Committee discussed traffic issues, the entrances to the park
through the development, and the potential to develop a path along the pond to
complete the trailway. It was noted that the units adjacent to the pond will
require special treatment to ensure they are compatible. Discussions included
bike paths, sidewalks, and boarding of the construction site to ensure safety
for the residents. Staff will continue to work with the applicant on the issues
identified.
Staff was requested to check the notification range, with respect to
the farthest street in the neighbourhood not being notified. It was later
confirmed that notification had been provided to properties within 120 metres, and
a sign had been posted on the subject property, as prescribed by the
regulations of the Planning Act.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1)
That written submissions
from Edgardo and Nelia Ocampo in support; and Paul and Claudette Larocque with
comments; and a petition submitted by William Lam with 34 signatures in
opposition, regarding the application by Stargrande Custom Homes Corp., be
received; and,
2)
That the presentation by Anthony Martelli, Steve Schaeffer, and John Godden, representing the applicant,
Stargrande Custom Homes Corp., be received; and,
3)
That the deputations by Annette Carovouski, William Lam,
and Susan Raponi regarding the application by
Stargrande Custom Homes Corp., be received; and,
4) That
the Development Services Committee report dated September 13, 2011 titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Stargrande Custom Homes Corp, Rezoning and site plan
applications to permit a townhouse development at 6330 16th Avenue
(north-east corner of 16th Avenue and Williamson Road), File Nos: ZA
11 119446 & SC 11 119447”, be received; and,
5) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on October 11, 2011, with respect to the
proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be received; and
further,
6) That
the applications submitted by Stargrande Custom Homes Corp, to amend Zoning
By-law 304-87, as amended, and for site
plan approval be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
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