Special Development Services Committee Minutes
May 26, 2014, 7:00
PM to 9:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Ron Blake, Manager, West District
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Tom Villella, Senior Project
Coordinator
Andrea Wilson-Peebles,
Assistant City Solicitor
Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 7:07 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None disclosed.
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
addressed the Committee and provided some background information relative to
the King David Inc. proposed applications.
Staff delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing
background information and summarizing the proposed recommendations outlined in
the supplementary report King David Inc.
There was discussion regarding the ownership of the
watercourse and stormwater management pond.
The Committee discussed the proposed belvedere and proposed lake within
the Cathedral community. It was noted
that there are outstanding issues with the Toronto Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) with respect to the approval of the proposed lake. Deputy Mayor Jack Heath advised that he has
requested for a chronology report from the TRCA related to the natural heritage
area within this Cathedral community (including the proposed lake) in the last
ten (10) years.
The Committee discussed the proposed Terms of
Reference for the Cathedral Community Working Group and suggested that draft
plan of subdivision Phase 1 should also be included as part of the Terms of
Reference. The Committee also suggested that the completion of the proposed
lake and belvedere be part of the conditions of subdivision for Phase 1.
Bob Forhan, RJ Forhan and Associates delivered a
PowerPoint presentation relative to the draft plan phasing strategy and phase 1
proposal for King David Inc.
The Committee inquired about the cathedral and the
parking for when it is opened. Mr.
Forhan advised that there is internal work that needs to be completed prior to
the cathedral being opened and that there is a temporary area for parking
during the construction process.
Emily Lui, Markham resident addressed the Committee with
respect to the King David draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted and
for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 1and
spoke in opposition.
Patrick Chan, Markham resident addressed the Committee
regarding the King David draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted and
for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 1and
spoke in opposition.
Paul Tiffenbach, Markham resident addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed Cathedral Community Working Group
inquiring about the composition of the group.
Cecilia Mui, Markham resident addressed the Committee
with respect to the King David draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted
and for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase
1stating concerns and suggesting that the completion of the proposed belvedere
be part of the Phase 1.
Ria Jayaram, Markham resident addressed the Committee
regarding the existing cathedral community suggesting that there is a lack of
public parks and outdoor open space for children.
Mayrose Gregorios, Markham resident addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed Cathedral Community Working Group and
stated concerns with the proposed Terms of Reference. She spoke in opposition to the King David
draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted and for Official
Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 1.
Wing Liu, Markham resident addressed the Committee
regarding the King David draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted and
for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 1and
stated concerns such as lack of parking for the cathedral. She suggested that all deficiencies should be
completed prior to the approval of Phase 1.
Bill Wong, Markham resident addressed the Committee
with respect to the King David draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted
and for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase
1and stated concerns with the increase in building height and lack of schools
and public parks.
Charles Chambers, Markham resident addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed Cathedral Community Working Group and
spoke in opposition. He stated concerns
relatives to the current cathedral community.
Mr. Chambers inquired why the residents were not advised about
outstanding issues with the TRCA and why the proposed belvedere has not been
completed.
Jim Kwan, Markham resident addressed the Committee
regarding the King David draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted and
for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 1and
stated concerns. His concerns included
potential increase in traffic, lack of greenspace and insufficient parking for
the cathedral.
Jeffrey Pariag, Markham resident addressed the
Committee regarding the proposed Cathedral Community Working Group and stated
concerns with the proposed Terms of Reference.
He also spoke in opposition to increased building height within the
Cathedral community.
Wilfred Yu, Markham resident addressed the Committee
regarding the existing cathedral community inquiring why the proposed fountain
was never approved. He also inquired
about the proposed arboretum.
Tammy Armes, Markham resident addressed the Committee
with respect to the King David draft plan of subdivision approval, as submitted
and for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 1
and spoke in opposition. She suggested
that all the outstanding deficiencies should be part of the subdivision
agreement for Phase 1.
Shant Kouyoumdjian, Cathedral Ratepayers Association
addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Cathedral Community Working
Group and spoke in opposition. He
believes that there are a number of outstanding deficiencies and missing
amenities within the existing cathedral community. Mr. Kouyoumdjian is suggesting that the
applicant correct the deficiencies and beautify the existing community prior to
receiving any further approvals for future phases.
There was discussion regarding advantages and
challenges relative to the proposed Cathedral Working Group. The Committee suggested that the
recommendation regarding the establishment of a Working Group be deleted from
the proposed staff recommendation. The Committee
also suggested that staff report back to the Development Services Committee
meeting on June 17, 2014 outlining conditions, timelines and commitments for
the King David Inc. applications and responding to the deficiencies outlined in
the letter from Shant Kouyoumdjian.
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the report dated April 29, 2014 and entitled
“SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT, King David Inc., 10340, 10350 and 10370 Woodbine Avenue,
Cathedral Community, North of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Woodbine Avenue, Applications for Official
Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of
Subdivision, File No.: OP/ZA/SU 13 109102”, be
received; and,
2) That the deputation from Emily Lui,
Patrick Chan, Paul Tiffenback, Cecilia Mui, Ria Jayaram, Mayrose Gregorios,
Wing Liu, Bill Wong, Charles Chambers, Jim Kwan, Jeffrey Pariag, Wilfred Yu,
Tammy Armes, Shant Kouyoumdjian; the correspondence from Alfred Kam; the correspondence
from Shant Kouyoumdjian outlining outstanding deficiencies including parking
issues, and the petition from Jim Kwan be received; and,
3) That staff prepare and finalize a Recommendation Report with
respect to draft plan of subdivision approval,
as submitted and for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments for Phase 1 only outlining conditions,
commitments and timelines and including response to the correspondence from Shant
Kouyoumdjian for the June 17, 2014 Development Services Committee meeting ;
and,
4) That staff be directed to report back to Development
Services Committee with respect to Phases 2 and 3 OPA and Zoning; and further,
5) That staff be authorized
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That he Development Services
Committee meeting adjourn at 10:20 PM.
Carried
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