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Minutes

Development Services Public Meeting

November 3, 2015 - 7:00 PM

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 13

All Members of Council

 

Development Services

Chair:              Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Vice-Chair:      Councillor Don Hamilton

 

 

Attendance

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Karen Rea

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Amanda Collucci

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Regrets

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Councillor Alan Ho

 

Biju Karumanchery, Director of Planning and    Urban Design

Daniel Brutto, Planner

Richard Kendall, Manager, Central District

Robert Tadmore, Coordinator of Geomatics/GIS             Advocate

Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.  

 

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.         PRELIMINARY REPORT
            1932585 ONTARIO INCORPORATED
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO INTRODUCE ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL USES
            WITHIN THE EXISTING HERITAGE BUILDING AT
            4802 HIGHWAY 7 EAST
            FILE NO.:  ZA 15 110273 (10.5)

            Report

 

The Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by 1932585 Ontario Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment to introduce additional commercial uses within the existing heritage building at 4802 Highway 7 East (ZA 15 110273).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 84 notices were mailed on October 14,, 2015, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 13, 2015.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal and the Committee had no questions.

 

Arthur Wootton, owner of the dwelling to the north abutting the subject property, supported the proposal, but noted concern with the installation of the sewer system with respect to the proximity of his well to the property line and vibrations from construction. Mr. Warden requested that regard be had for both issues.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the deputation by Arthur Wootton regarding the application by 1932585 Ontario Inc. at 4802 Highway 7 East, be received; and,

 

2)         That the report dated September 22, 2015 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 1932585 Ontario Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to introduce additional commercial uses within the existing heritage building at 4802 Highway 7 East”, be received; and further,

 

3)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 3, 2015, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application  to introduce additional commercial uses within the existing heritage building at 4802 Highway 7 East”, be received; and,  

 

4)         That the application by 1932585 Ontario Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended, be approved; and,

 

5)         That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended, be 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

2.         RENAMING THE BY-PASSED SECTION
            OF WOODBINE AVENUE TO VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD (10.14)

            Report

 

The Public Information Meeting this date was to consider a street name change of the by-passed section of original Woodbine Avenue to Victoria Square Boulevard.

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 172 notices were mailed on October 14, 2015, and notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on October 15, 2015. Four written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the renaming of the by-passed section of Woodbine Avenue to Victoria Square Boulevard.

 

Melody Doak questioned the method of numbering the new road. Staff advised of options available. The residents in attendance indicated that the practical solution would be to leave the last three digits.

 

Nancy Brumwell noted the numerous documents that will have to be updated with the new address, and questioned coordination with Canada Post regarding delivery to the mail boxes. Staff advised that Canada Post is aware of the change and that there will be no charge for address changes for the first 12 months. The City can provide helpful information and a checklist with regard to requirements for address change notifications, and the Ward Councillor may hold a community information meeting. Ms. Brumwell suggested alternate names such as Elm Street be considered.

 

Denis Charron, representing the Victoria Square Ratepayers Association questioned it there are any other implications with respect to the City assuming the road. Staff advised that a Class Environmental Assessment will be done next year to look at matters such as the road width, on-street parking, curbs, and other matters.

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)                 That the written submissions from Victor Yeung on behalf of Danny Yeung and Lily Au, Alvin Liu, Bal Rampersad of 4363914 Canada Inc., and Yu Ling Lo, regarding the naming of Woodbine By-Pass, be received; and,

 

2)                 That the deputations by Melody Doak, Nancy Brumwell, and Denis Charron regarding the naming of Woodbine By-Pass, be received; and,

 

3)         That the record of the Public Information Meeting held on November 3, 2015, with respect to the renaming of Woodbine By-Pass to Woodbine Avenue and the by-passed section of Woodbine Avenue to Victoria Square Boulevard, be received; and further,


 

4)         That a by-law be forwarded to Council authorizing the renaming of the section of Woodbine Avenue being transferred to the City of Markham from Woodbine Avenue to Victoria Square Boulevard.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM.

 

 

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