MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2005-10-18 - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 17
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PART A - 11:00 a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
J. Bosomworth, Manager of Strategy
and Innovation
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
S. Chait, Director of Economic
Development
D. Ciastko, Economic Development
Officer
D. Clark, Town Architect
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
G. Day, Planner
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
I.
James, Senior Planner, Urban Design
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
S. Marsh, Planner II, Urban Design
A. Pozywiak, Director, Strategic
Initiatives
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor
G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared
1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES (12.1)
Moved by:
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
Council of Town of Markham supports and endorses York Region’s bid to host the
20th Commonwealth Games in
the year 2014.
CARRIED
2. INFORMATION REPORT, PICKERING AIRPORT
SITE:
STATUS OF AIRPORT ZONING
REGULATIONS AND
MASTER PLAN PROCESS (13.1)
Report
Committee
reviewed earlier discussions regarding the Pickering Airport. It was noted that
direction regarding preservation of buildings in the Pickering Airport area has
already been given to staff, as indicated in the current Abeyance List.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That
the report entitled “Information Report, Pickering Airport Site: Status of Airport Zoning Regulations
and Master Plan Process”, dated October 18 2005, be received;
And that the Federal Government be
advised of the Town of Markham’s disappointment in the dissolution of the Green
Space Stewardship Advisory Committee (GSSAC),
and requests that the Federal Government
reinstate a Committee with a similar mandate to the GSSAC to continue to
identify local issues and opportunities in the implementation of the Federal
Green Space Master Plan.
And that the Federal Government be
advised that the Town of Markham is concerned about the lack of openness of
previous GSSAC meetings, and requests a more open public process, including
that quarterly, or otherwise regular updates be provided from the GSSAC, and
any other Federal Government Working
Groups dealing with the Pickering Airport and Federal Green Space Lands, on the
issues before them and their progress;
And that the Federal Government be
requested to continue to provide protection for transportation connections
to the Pickering Airport, including
Provincial Highway, arterial road access, and transit connections, and monitor decisions made by the Province of
Ontario and the Region of Durham in this regard;
* And that the Federal Government be requested to prepare
an implementation program to establish and secure the Rouge Park connection
across the Federal Green Space Lands, from the Little Rouge Corridor to the Oak
Ridges Moraine, including the potential conveyance into Town or TRCA ownership
of the southern portion identified as the “Gap Lands” in the Federal Government
Green Space announcement in May 2002;
And further that this
resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Transport, local MPs, the Province of Ontario, local MPPs, the Region of York, the Region of Durham, and the Rouge Alliance.
* Amended by Council on October 25, 2005, to replace the
last two paragraphs with the following:
“And that the Federal Government be requested to
prepare an implementation program to establish and secure the Rouge Park
connection across the Federal Green Space Lands, from the Little Rouge Corridor
to the Oak Ridges Moraine, including the potential conveyance into Town or TRCA
ownership of the southern portion identified as the “Gap Lands” in the Federal
Government Green Space announcement in May 2002, in advance of the Environmental Assessment process for the Pickering
Airport;
And further
that this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister
of Transport, local MPs, the Province of Ontario, local MPPs, the Region of York, the Region
of Durham, the Rouge Alliance, the City of Pickering and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.”
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM CENTRE PARKING STRATEGY STUDY
FINAL REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS (10.8)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That
the report dated October 18, 2005, entitled ‘Markham Centre Parking
Strategy Study – Final Report and Recommendations’ be received;
And
that Council endorse, in principle, the Final Report, prepared by BA Group Transportation Consultants entitled
“Parking Strategy For Markham Centre” dated October 2005, which recommends that
the Town:
·
take an active role in managing a significant portion of the commercial
parking supply in appropriate locations within Markham Centre;
·
align Markham Centre’s policy and regulatory framework to support the
parking strategy;
- establish
an economic value for the use of parking facilities in Markham Centre;
- implement
the parking strategy through an organizational structure with a mandate to
develop and/or operate public parking facilities; and
- continue to pursue authorization from the
Province for Tax Increment Financing as a key financial tool to help fund
public parking facilities;
And
that staff report back to Council with a Business Plan and Implementation
Strategy to address opportunities for the Town to take an active role in the
provision of parking in support of the Town’s land use planning, urban design
and economic development objectives in Markham Centre.
CARRIED
4. FINAL REPORT – HIGHWAY 48,
16TH AVENUE TO MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE
URBAN DESIGN STUDY (10.8)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Highway 48: 16th
Ave. to Major Mackenzie Dr. Urban Design
Study by Brook McIlroy Inc., dated October, 2005, be received and endorsed;
And that the urban design vision and
land use guidelines outlined in the Highway 48: 16th
Ave. to Major Mackenzie Dr. Urban Design
Study from Brook McIlroy Inc., dated October, 2005, be used in the evaluation
of development applications within the Hwy 48 study area;
And that staff be authorized to prepare, in consultation with
affected landowners, Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and Zoning amendments as
required to implement the urban design and land use vision for the Highway
48 corridor, between 16th Ave. and Major Mackenzie Dr;
And that the urban design guidelines
replace the existing Wismer Commons Design
Guidelines for the commercial lands west of Hwy 48;
And that staff be authorized to work
with the owners of the lands on the west side of Hwy 48 between Bur Oak Ave.
and Major Mackenzie Dr. to determine an appropriate design scenario as proposed
in the urban design study;
And that the anticipated Environmental
Assessment (EA) for Highway 48 evaluate and take into consideration the
streetscape design guidelines and recommendations of the Highway 48: 16th
Ave. to Major Mackenzie Dr. Urban Design
Study;
And that staff continue to pursue
negotiations and discussions with the Ministry of Transportation for the
transfer of Highway 48 to the Town of Markham
in order to facilitate the implementation of the applicable streetscape
recommendations resulting from this study.
CARRIED
Public Meeting – to Council
5. KENNEDY-STEELES HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND KENNEDY CORNERS REALTY
INC.
7077 KENNEDY ROAD, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (ZA 05
015025) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment, File ZA 05 015025, submitted by Kennedy Steeles Holdings
Limited and Kennedy Corners Realty Inc., for commercial purposes at 7077
Kennedy Road.
Committee was advised that 370
notices were mailed on September 28, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on September 26, 2005. Committee received one written
submission from Warren D. Kleiner of Miller Thomson, representing the owners of
York Region Condominium Corporation No. 890, stating concerns.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Committee noted that
development applications are anticipated from Pacific Mall and Market Village, and that an overall development
and parking plan would be beneficial.
Velta Mussellam, representing
the applicant, Kennedy Steeles Holdings Limited and Kennedy Corners Realty
Inc., advised that the application is for administrative purposes, to clarify
the existing permissions, and that no changes are being proposed.
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application.
A Motion to defer was Lost.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K.
Usman
That the written submission
from Warren D. Kleiner of Miller Thomson, representing the owners of York
Region Condominium Corporation No. 890, stating concerns regarding the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 05 015025, submitted by Kennedy Steeles
Holdings Limited and Kennedy Corners Realty Inc., for 7077 Kennedy Road, be
received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on October 18, 2005 with respect to “Kennedy- Steeles
Holding Limited and Kennedy Corners Realty Inc., Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to rezone lands at the northeast corner of Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue from Special Commercial (MJC) Zone
(File No. ZA 05 015025)” be received;
And that the application to
amend Zoning By-law 47-85, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by
Development Services Committee on October 18, 2005:
6. PICKERING
AIRPORT (13.1)
Staff gave a presentation on the status of the Pickering
Airport, relating to a staff report
being presented later on today’s agenda. The discussions included the Pickering
Airport Site Zoning Regulations (PASZR), the Pickering Airport Draft Plan
(PADP), further studies to be undertaken, revised Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF)
guidelines for land uses, identification of hazard and restriction zones, the
Heritage Strategy being developed, and the Federal Green Space Plan.
The decision on whether to proceed with the airport
will not be made until 2009 at the earliest.
Staff will continue to consult with Transport Canada
regarding the NEF, and will review legal and process matters regarding the
PASZR and report further to the Committee.
The Committee requested further information regarding
flight traffic patterns and circuits over Markham,
including elevations, and the impacts on homeowners. Committee noted the importance of protecting
the transportation links with Durham Region, and also noted that preservation
of buildings should include all homes in the east end, not just Heritage
buildings.
Concern was expressed that the Green Space Stewardship
Advisory Committee (GSSAC) had been dissolved, when there are still ongoing and
future issues to be dealt with. Committee also stated concern for the lack of
openness at past GSSAC functions, and hoped that any future GSSAC and Working
Group meetings will be held in an open manner that will provide the Town of Markham
with regular updates.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the staff update regarding Pickering
Airport be received.
CARRIED
7. FINAL
PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS (10.8)
Staff gave a presentation on the recommendation of the
Parking Strategy Study, relating to a staff report being presented later on
today’s agenda. Ralph Bond, Consultant, was in attendance to answer any
questions.
Staff reviewed the study goals and the process since
2002, and discussed the recommendations and implementation strategy. Committee
requested that information regarding revenues to date and enforcement incidents
be e-mailed to Committee members when available.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff presentation regarding final Parking
recommendations be received.
CARRIED
8. HIGHWAY
48 URBAN DESIGN STUDY (10.8)
Town staff and Antoine Belaieff of Brook McIIroy Inc., Consultants,
gave a presentation on the Highway 48 Urban Design Study, relating to a staff
report being presented later on today’s agenda.
The presentation included an overview of the recommendations, a
description of the urban design districts, the proposed streetscape treatments,
and options for mixed use commercial and large format retail areas.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation by Town staff and Antoine
Belaieff of Brook McIlroy Inc., Consultants, regarding the Highway 48 Urban
Design Study, be received.
CARRIED
9. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
Mark Foster, Engineering Technologist/Inspector,
Engineering – 20 years
Ronald Yakeley, Captain, Fire and Emergency Services –
20 years
James Robert Bell, Recreation Supervisor, Milliken
Mills Community Centre – 15 years
Nathalie Orsi, Administration Supervisor, Development
Services – 15 years
Leigh Gibson, Environmental Inspector, Waste
Management – 5 years
Misbah Irfan, Database Administrator, Information
Technology Service – 5 years
Raymond Johnston, Building Inspector II, Building Inspections
– 5 years
Lando Sisti, Building Inspector I, Building
Inspections – 5 years
Darlene Barker, Senior Provincial Offences Officer,
By-law Enforcement & Licensing – 3 years
Nick Samfira, Technology Support Specialist II,
Information Technology Service – 3 years
10. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- August 17, 2005 - Notes
- September 21, 2005 (16.39)
Aug.
17 Sept.
21
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
notes of the August 17,
2005 meeting, and the minutes of the September 21, 2005 meeting of the Main Street Markham
Committee, be received for information.
CARRIED
11. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Council be advised that in accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and
additional site specific delegations authorized by Development Services
Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and
Urban Design have
approved applications listed in the report dated October 18, 2005.
CARRIED
12. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Committee receive the
report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the
period of September 10, 2005 to September 23, 2005” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
13. 777192 ONTARIO LTD (COSTCO/RIOTRIN)
7555 MARKHAM ROAD, SUBDIVISION
APPLICATION
FOR COMMERCIAL USES
(19TM-05017) (SU 05 021138) (10.7)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting
be held to consider subdivision application (SU.05-021138, 19TM-05017),
submitted by 777192 Ontario Ltd, to permit
commercial uses at 7555 Markham Road in the
Armadale Planning District.
CARRIED
14. VIC TOU DEVELOPMENTS INC., 7543 KENNEDY
ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT A MEDICAL CLINIC
FACILITY (OP 05 021516, ZA 05
021522, SC 05 021528) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the
application submitted by Vic Tou Development Inc. for Official Plan (OP 05
021516) and Zoning By-law (ZA 05 021522) Amendments to permit a Medical Clinic
Facility at 7543 Kennedy Road.
CARRIED
15. ADULT VIDEO STORES (2.11)
Report
Jeanette Anbinder, 29 Middleton Court, spoke of her
concern for potential commercial uses in the plaza at 1 Masseyfield Gate that
would not be compatible with the neighbourhood character, such as an adult video store, a spa, a second variety
store that may sell undesirable goods, and a car rental agency. Her concerns
included parking and garbage issues. Ms. Anbinder also noted that the
Town-owned property on the site requires maintenance.
The Ward Councillor requested information on permitted
uses and restrictions.
The Committee directed that the appropriate staff be
notified of the property maintenance requirements.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation by Jeanette Anbinder, regarding
concern for potential uses at the plaza located at 1 Masseyfiedl Gate, be received;
And that staff provide a brief verbal update at
Committee of the Whole on October 25, 2005, on permitted uses and restrictions at
1 Masseyfield Gate;
And that
the report of the Town Clerk dated October 18, 2005 entitled Adult Video Stores, be received
for information.
CARRIED
16. CRANFORD
DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
9982 HIGHWAY 48, WISMER
COMMONS COMMUNITY
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A GAS
BAR, CAR WASH
AND DRIVE THROUGH RESTAURANT
(SC 04 021259) (10.6)
Report
Committee received correspondence from Don Dussault of Imperial Oil,
dated October 17, 2005, regarding provision of Full Service at the proposed gas
station at 9982 Highway 48.
Committee agreed to refer this application to
Committee of the Whole in order to provide the applicant and staff an
opportunity to negotiate on this issue.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence from Don Dussault of
Imperial Oil, dated October 17, 2005, regarding provision of Full Service at
the proposed gas station at 9982 Highway 48, be received;
And that the Site Plan application (File SC 04
021259) by Cranford Developments Inc. for a gas bar, car wash, and drive
through restaurant at 9982 Highway 48, be referred to Committee of the Whole on
October 25, 2005, to provide the applicant and staff an opportunity to work on
the issue of provision of a full service component.
CARRIED
17. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE PART A – CONTENT (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the report of the Town Clerk and Director of
Planning and Urban Design, dated October 11th, 2005, be
received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Development Services Committee receive and
consents to the disposition of Item No.19 in the following manner:
18. ABEYANCE
LIST, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the Abeyance List for Development Services
Committee, be received.
CARRIED
19. 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING SCHEDULE (16.0)
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the Memorandum dated October 14, 2005 from Sheila Birrell, Town
Clerk, regarding the cancellation of the January 10, 2006 Development Services
Committee Public Meeting, be received.
CARRIED
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IN CAMERA
Moved by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by: Mayor D. Cousens
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 1:55 p.m. to consider a legal matter.
CARRIED
20. LEGAL MATTER (5.5)
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 4:25
p.m.
CARRIED
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PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared
21. MINTO MARKHAM PARTNERSHIP LTD.
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROUGE BANK
DRIVE AND 9TH LINE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-05015) FOR
12 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
(SU 05 016171) (10.7)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Draft Plan
of Subdivision, File SU 05 016171, submitted by Minto Markham Partnership Ltd.,
to permit 12 single detached dwellings at the northwest corner of Rouge Bank
Drive and 9th Line.
Committee was advised that 60
notices were mailed on September 28, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on September 26, 2005. Committee received one written
submission from David Rout, in opposition.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues,
which includes availability of servicing allocation.
Don Hutchinson, 29 Trout Lily Avenue, spoke on behalf of the Legacy Community
Ratepayers Association. They are in support of this application, and request
that servicing allocation be made available so that the development can proceed.
Committee discussed
orientation of garages, fencing, and the open space on Block 13.
Moved by: Regional Councillor
J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor J.
Webster
That the written submission from
David Rout, in opposition to the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, File SU 05
016171, submitted by Minto Markham Partnership Ltd., at Rouge Bank Drive and 9th Line, be
received;
And that the deputation by Don
Hutcheson, on behalf of the Legacy Community Ratepayers Association, in support
of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, File SU 05 016171, submitted by
Minto Markham Partnership Ltd., at Rouge Bank Drive and 9th Line, be
received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on October 18, 2005 with respect to “Minto Markham
Partnership Ltd., Application for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05015) for 12 single detached dwellings
on lands located at the northwest corner of Rouge Bank Drive and 9th Line (File No.
SU 05 016171)” be received;
And that the application to be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
22. HIGHGLEN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL.
5002 14TH AVENUE, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF A
SINGLE DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A
PRIVATE SCHOOL
(OP 05 016647, ZA 05 016645
& SC 05 016642) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval, Files OP 05 016647,
ZA 05 016645, SC 05 016642, submitted by Highglen Christian Montessori School,
to permit conversion of a single detached residential dwelling to a private
school at 5002 14th Avenue.
Committee was advised that 109
notices were mailed on September 28, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on September 26, 2005. Committee received written
submissions from:
1. Emilio and Concetta Saccucci, 5014 Fourteenth Avenue, in opposition
2. Kam-Ming Wong and Chun Fong Chan, 145 Tillie Square, in opposition
3. Mr. and Mrs. Garvida, 7 Redkey Drive, in opposition
4. Michelle Choi, 132 Tillie Square, in opposition
5. Leslie Wong, 147 Tillie Square, in objection
6. Petition with 68 signatures, in objection
7. Joey Ali, 8 Tormina Court, in objection
8. Bindu Lakham, 14 Tormina Court, in objection
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues,
including concerns of the neighbouring residents, parking, tree preservation,
and impacts on the neighbourhood. Staff advised that private home day care is
permitted in residences. A previous public information meeting had been held.
Staff confirmed that notification
of this Public Meeting had been mailed out to specific individuals who had
advised they had not received notice.
The following members of the
public spoke in opposition to the proposal:
1. James Best, 143 Tillie Square
2. Alice Chan, 145 Tillie Square
3. Rose Witter, 151 Tillie Square
4. Leslie Wong, 147 Tillie Square
5. Michelle Popovici, 4 Tormina Square
6. Michelle Dallip-Harris, 25 Redkey Drive
7. Joey Ali, 8 Tormina Court
8. Margaret Chow, 92 Tillie Square
9. Yana Tsotsos, 4 Springfield Dr., representing the owners of 10 Tormina Court
Their concerns included:
a) the proposed school is not compatible with the residential
neighbourhood
b) there is no benefit to the neighbourhood
c) odour and health concerns from the garbage storage on site
d) impact on property values, quality of life, and enjoyment of
surrounding properties
e) traffic noise and congestion on the street and at the
intersection on 14th Avenue
f) parking on the street
g) safety of pedestrians
h) general noise pollution
i) aesthetics of neighbourhood and impact on the view
j) loss of trees and impacts on privacy for neighbours
k) security issues relating to late night deliveries, and potential
trespassing
l) setting precedent for other dwellings on the street to be
converted for non-residential use
m) the subject property has a higher elevation than surrounding
properties, and bacteria may
be spread when it
rains
Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Limited,
representing the applicant, advised that a daycare centre is currently
permitted, but not a private school.
Staff responded to some of the
concerns and advised that a staff report addressing all the issues, will be
prepared. Staff explained that the Planning process provides every property
owner with the right to apply for development, and the Town must hold a Public
Meeting. It is anticipated that this
matter will be dealt with in late November or early December. Committee
suggested checking with staff or the Town’s website for confirmation of the
date.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
That the written submissions
by Emilio and Concetta Saccucci, Kam-Ming Wong and Chun Fong Chan, Mr. and Mrs.
Garvida, Michelle Choi, Leslie Wong, Joey Ali, Bindu Lakham, and a Petition
with 68 signatures, in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval, Files OP 05 016647, ZA 05 016645, SC
05 016642, submitted by Highglen Christian Montessori School, for 5002 14th,
be received;
And that the deputations by James
Best, Alice Chan, Rose Witter, Leslie Wong, Michelle Popovici, Michelle
Dallip-Harris, Joey Ali, Margaret Chow, and Yana Tsotsos, in opposition to the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval,
Files OP 05 016647, ZA 05 016645, SC 05 016642, submitted by Highglen Christian
Montessori School, for 5002 14th, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on October 18, 2005 with respect to “Highglen Christian
Montessori School, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
and Site Plan Approval to permit the conversion of a single detached
residential dwelling to a Private School at 5002 14th Avenue, on the
north side of 14th Avenue, between Redkey Drive and Tillie Square
(File Nos. OP 05 016647, ZA 05 016645)” be received;
And that the applications be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:25 p.m.