Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
April 21, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 6
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Ron Blake, Acting Senior Development
Manager
Sabrina Bordone, Senior Planner
Sally
Campbell, Acting Manager, East District
Stephen Corr, Planner II
Stacia Muradali, Senior Planner
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 – None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND
REDLINE REVISION TO DRAFT
APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-08002 (PHASE 4D), NORTH
OF HIGHWAY 7 EAST & WEST OF
DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
(FILES ZA 14 111705 & SU
14 111705) (10.5, 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation to
facilitate the development of 51 single detached dwellings on a realigned
section of William Forester Road (ZA 14 111705 & SU 14 111705).
The Committee Clerk advised that 362 notices were mailed on April 1,
2015, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 27, 2015. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff explained the term “redline
revision”, and confirmed that the tributary to the east of the subject lands has
been conveyed to the City under an earlier phase of development.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
1) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 21, 2015, with respect to the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision
19TM-08002 (Phase 4D) submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation to
facilitate the development of 51 single detached dwellings on a realigned
section of William Forester Road, Files, ZA 14 111705 and SU 14 111705,
be received; and,
2) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment (File ZA 14 111705) submitted by Cornell Rouge Development
Corporation to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended
to, be approved; and further,
3) That the proposed
amendments to Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended,
be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
REDLINE REVISION
TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19TM-08002 (PHASE 4D)
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 EAST &
WEST OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
(FILES OP 14 244799, ZA 14
244802 & SU 14 244802) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation for
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft
Approved Plan of Subdivision on Blocks 780 and 782 Draft Approved Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-08002 (Phase 4D) (Files OP 14 244799, ZA 14 244802 and SU 14
244802).
The Committee Clerk advised that 142 notices were mailed on April 1,
2015, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 27, 2015. Three written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Niomie Massey, representing the
applicant, Cornell Rouge, responded to questions from the Committee regarding
the woodlot and buffer, the treatment of the public walkway, and the location
of parklands. These issues will be addressed in the site plan.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the correspondence from Christine Lau, Anson Kokkat, Thomas Cornett, and Daniel
and Karen Wong, regarding the applications by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation
on Blocks 780 and 782 Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-08002, be
received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 21, 2015, with respect to the proposed Official
Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved
Plan of Subdivision 19TM-08002 (Phase 4D) submitted by Cornell Rouge
Development Corporation on Blocks 780 and 782 Draft Approved Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-08002 (Phase 4D), Files OP 14 244799, ZA 14 244802 and SU 14
244802, be received; and further,
3) That proposed Official
Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved
Plan of Subdivision 19TM-08002 (Phase 4D) submitted by Cornell Rouge
Development Corporation, Files OP 14 244799, ZA 14 244802 and SU 14 244802, be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY REPORT
WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY
CORNELL CENTRE)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-14010) AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
CREATE
DEVELOPMENT BLOCKS FOR A HIGH
SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PUBLIC PARK
AND MIXED RESIDENTIAL
USES ON LANDS NORTH OF HIGHWAY
7, EAST OF BUR OAK AVENUE
(FILE NUMBERS: OP / ZA / SU 14
135999) (10.3, 10.7, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application by Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Cornell Centre) for
Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-14010) and Zoning
By-law Amendment to create development blocks for a high school, elementary
school, public park and mixed residential uses on lands north of Highway 7,
east of Bur Oak Avenue (OP/ZA/SU 14 135999).
The Committee Clerk advised that 201 notices were mailed on April 1, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 31, 2015. Three written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff responded to questions from the
Committee regarding the location of the High School site, preferably across the
street from the Cornell Community Centre, the right-of-way cross section of Bur
Oak Avenue, and the setback of future buildings from Bur Oak Avenue.
Matthew Garnet, representing East
Cornell Holdings Inc., owners of 10 acres west of the subject lands, referred
to correspondence from Zelinka Priamo on their behalf, and spoke in support of
higher density.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the written submissions from Marooban
M, Dave Hannam of Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of East Cornell Holdings Inc.,
and Robert A. Dragicevic of Walker, Nott, Dragicievic Associates Limited,
regarding the applications by Wykland Estates Inc., be received; and,
2) That the deputation by Matthew Garnet,
representing East Cornell Holdings Inc., regarding the applications by
Wykland Estates Inc., be received; and,
3) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 21, 2015, with respect to the Applications
for Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-14010) and Zoning
By-law Amendment submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. to create development blocks
for a high school, elementary school, public park and mixed residential uses on
lands north of Highway 7, east of Bur Oak Avenue, File Numbers: OP / ZA / SU 14
135999, be received; and further,
4) That the proposed Official
Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-14010) and Zoning By-law
Amendment submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. File Numbers: OP / ZA / SU 14
135999, be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
4. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
DAVINDER RANDHAWA
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND IMPLEMENTING SECONDARY
PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT
EIGHT SINGLE-DETACHED LOTS ON
THE NORTH SIDE
OF 14TH AVENUE,
WEST OF MCCOWAN ROAD
5072 14TH AVENUE
(FILE NOS: OP, ZA & SU 14 104926) (10.7, 10.4 &
10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Davinder Randhawa for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and implementing Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to
permit eight single-detached lots on the north side of 14th Avenue,
west of McCowan Road, 5072 14th Avenue (Files OP, ZA and SU 14
104926).
The Committee Clerk advised that 127 notices were mailed on April 1, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 28, 2015. Two written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Aristotle Christou of Polis Plan
Municipal Planners Inc., representing the applicant, gave a presentation to
provide additional details. The Committee discussed the access onto 14th
Avenue. Staff will work with the applicant on design details and retaining as
many trees as possible. Concerns regarding the impact of the driveway configuration
will be addressed by the use of permeable pavers and landscape screening, and
prohibiting parking on the turn-around area.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the written submissions from Ashok
and Nayana Dave, and Mohammed Razvi, regarding the applications by Davinder Randhawa be received;
and,
2) That the Development Services Commission report dated
September 9, 2014, entitled “Preliminary Report, Davinder Randhawa,
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing Secondary Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments to permit eight single-detached lots on the north side
of 14th Avenue, west of McCowan Road, 5072 14th Avenue,
File Nos. OP, ZA and SU 14 104926,” be received; and,
3) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 21, 2015
with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment
and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications, be received; and,
4) That the applications by Davinder Randhawa for a proposed
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision
(OP, ZA & SU 14 104926), be referred back to staff for a report and a
recommendation; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CIM GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LP
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO ALLOW A TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT AND
FUTURE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
AT
9900 MARKHAM ROAD, 5899 MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND THE ABUTTING PROPERTY TO
THE EAST
(FILE NOS: SU/ZA/SC 14 130863)
(10.7, 10.5, 10.6)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by CIM Global Development LP applications for
Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan approval to
allow a townhouse development and future commercial development at 9900 Markham
Road, 5899 Major Mackenzie Drive and the abutting property to the east (Files
SU/ZA/SC 14 130863).
The Committee Clerk advised that 189 notices were mailed on April 1, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 31, 2015. Two written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Tyler Grenier of Bousfields Inc.,
representing the applicant, gave a presentation to provide more details. The
applicant’s transportation consultant discussed the proposed signalization on
Markham Road, and an access point on Major Mackenzie Drive.
Sasha Mikijelj, resident, spoke
in support of the proposal, and expressed concern for the walkway between 21
and 25 Macadam Road to the proposed green space due to grading issues,
requesting protection for the mature trees. Staff confirmed that the developer
can be required to install privacy fencing along the walkway.
The Committee reviewed
parkland issues, the provision of open space on the subject lands, and the
proximity of public parks. The Committee noted that higher residential density
is needed to support infrastructure. The heritage house is intended to be
retained on site with an undetermined use. The Committee suggested that staff
work with the applicant to ensure the architectural design of new homes does
not adversely affect the heritage house, and that an overall development
concept plan be provided. Several suggestions were made in this regard
including connections and compatibility with adjacent developments to the west
and south. Councillor Amanda Collucci requested to meet the applicant on site
to discuss issues.
Moved by: Councillor Amanda
Collucci
Seconded by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
1)
That the
written submissions from Saiyed A. Isla, and Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lagunzad,
regarding the applications by CIM Global Developments LP, be received; and,
2)
That the
deputation by Sasha Mikijelj regarding the applications by CIM Global
Developments LP, be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated March
24th, 2015 and titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, CIM Global Development
LP, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and
Site Plan approval to allow a townhouse development and future commercial
development at 9900 Markham Road, 5899 Major Mackenzie Drive and the abutting
property to the east, File Nos: SU/ZA/SC 14 130863”, be received; and,
4) That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 21st,
with respect to the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
amendment to allow a townhouse development and future commercial development at
9900 Markham Road, 5899 Major Mackenzie Drive and the abutting property to the
east (SU/ZA 14 130863), be received; and further,
5) That the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
amendment applications (SU/ZA 14 130863) submitted by CIM Global Development
LP, be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
6. PRELIMINARY REPORT
189 BULLOCK LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
RESTAURANTS
AND A COMMERCIAL SELF STORAGE
WAREHOUSE
FACILITY AT 189 BULLOCK DRIVE
(FILE ZA 14-135226) (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by 189 Bullock Limited Partnership for Zoning
By-law Amendment to permit restaurants and a commercial self storage facility,
and implement site specific parking provisions at 189 Bullock Drive (File ZA 14
135226).
The Committee Clerk advised that 149 notices were mailed on April 1, 2015,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 27, 2015. Two written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding
uses and outstanding issues. Joanne Barnett, representing the applicant, gave a
brief presentation to provide more details and advised that the applicant will
continue to work with staff to resolve any issues.
Joe Bond, area business owner, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Mr.
Bond stated his understanding that the soil is contaminated and that the
available parking would not support restaurant use. Ms. Barnett responded with
respect to the soil remediation.
The Committee discussed restaurant parking calculations, and suggested
alternate uses be considered. It was noted that redevelopment of the property
would be a benefit to the area.
Moved by: Councillor Karen
Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That
the written submissions from Jonathan Rubin, Embee Properties, and Harry
Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., representing CP Reit and Loblaws, regarding the
application by 189 Bullock Limited Partnership, be received; and,
2) That
the deputation by Joe Bond regarding the application by 189 Bullock Limited
Partnership, be received; and,
3) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 21, 2015, with respect to the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment submitted by 189 Bullock Limited Partnership to permit
restaurants and a commercial self storage facility, and implement site specific
parking provisions at 189 Bullock Drive, File ZA 14 135226, be received; and
further,
4) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 14 135226) submitted by 189 Bullock Limited
Partnership to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be referred back to staff
for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM.
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