MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 1
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Regrets
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Anna Henriques, Senior Planner
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Stephen Kitagawa, Senior Planner
Tom Villella, Senior Project
Coordinator
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee
Coordinator
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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. ARROWDALE
DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
AND BONNYDON LTD.
5601 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
(SU.11-118808 AND ZA.11-118807)
(10.7, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Arrowdale Developments Ltd./Bonnydon Ltd.
for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Amendment to the Town's Zoning By-laws,
south of Major Mackenzie Drive, east of Greenspire Avenue within the Wismer
Commons Community (SU.11-118808 & ZA.11-118807).
The Committee Clerk advised that 216 notices were mailed on December 23,
2011, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on December 20, 2011. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The traffic study has been submitted
and will be reviewed by staff.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application. The Committee had comments regarding the traffic study and the completion
of the parkette.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report dated October 25, 2011, entitled “Amber
Plain Investments Ltd., 5601 Major Mackenzie Drive, File Numbers: SU.11-120547 and ZA.11120546 and Arrowdale
Developments Ltd. and Bonnydon Ltd, 5601 Major Mackenzie Drive, File
Numbers: SU.11-118808 and ZA.11-118807”,
be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 17,
2012, with respect to the applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning
By-law Amendment, be received; and further,
3) That the applications by Arrowdale Developments Ltd. and
Bonnydon Ltd., 5601 Major Mackenzie Drive, File Numbers: SU.11-118808 and ZA.11-118807, be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. AMBER
PLAIN INVESTMENTS LTD.
5443, 5521 AND 5565 MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE
(SU.11-120547 AND
ZA.11-120546) (10.7, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Amber Plain Investments Limited for Draft
Plan of Subdivision and Amendment to the Town's Zoning By-laws, south of Major
Mackenzie Drive, east of Roy Rainey Avenue within the Wismer Commons Community
(SU.11-120547 & ZA.11-120546).
The Committee Clerk advised that 227 notices were mailed on December
23, 2011, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on December 21, 2011. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application. The Committee had questions regarding the road pattern.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report dated October 25, 2011, entitled “Amber
Plain Investments Ltd., 5443, 5521 and 5565 Major Mackenzie Drive, File
Numbers: SU.11-120547 and ZA.11-120546
and Arrowdale Developments Ltd. and Bonnydon Ltd, 5601 Major Mackenzie Drive,
File Numbers: SU.11-118808 and
ZA.11-118807”, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 17,
2012, with respect to the applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning
By-law Amendment, be received; and further,
3) That the applications by Amber Plain Investments Ltd., 5443,
5521 and 5565 Major Mackenzie Drive, File Numbers: SU.11-120547 and ZA.11-120546, be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. HUGHSON DRIVE STUDY AREA PROPOSED
ZONING BY LAW AMENDMENT
(SD 10 110091) (10.0)
Report Attachment Memo
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider a Zoning By-law amendment with new residential zoning standards for
the Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive
(west end) area (SD 10 110091).
The Committee Clerk advised that 157 notices were mailed on December 23,
2011, and a Notice was posted in the December 22, 2011 edition of the local
newspaper. Two written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff reviewed the background of
development in the area, the work of the Unionville Subcommittee Working Group
to review the zoning provisions, and the standards endorsed by the Unionville
Subcommittee. An Interim Control By-law for the Hughson Drive Study Area will
expire February 9, 2012.
Anne Chan spoke against land severances and suggested that the results
of the survey are not a decisive enough percentage to make such a fundamental
change to the neighbourhood.
Jeremy Tio expressed appreciation to the Subcommittee members for their
work on this issue, and requested the side yard setback be reduced.
Chris Fadel, speaking on behalf of Maria Murgaski, a property owner in
the study area for over 50 years, stated their support for the provision to
sever lots.
Shang Hung Pan stated his support of the recommended zoning standards;
however, he requested the side yard setbacks be reconsidered.
Al Ladha, a member of the Working Group, thanked the Subcommittee for
their efforts. Mr. Ladha represented 27 property owners who support severances.
He requested the side yard setback be reduced to allow flexible built forms,
consistent with the 1.5m setback approved for 10 Hughson Drive by the Ontario
Municipal Board.
The Committee discussed the extensive consultation process involved,
and the difficulty in making a decision in this case. With respect to side yard
setbacks, the Committee directed that the requested 1.5m side yard setback be
included in the draft by-law, but that this provision be considered further at
Council on January 24, 2012, when all members of Council are anticipated to be
in attendance. The Chair of the Unionville Subcommittee suggested the
Subcommittee Working Group could convene before the Council meeting if
necessary. Staff clarified that the flankage setback for corner lots of 2
metres is sufficient, and the issue for consideration is the interior side yard
setbacks.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
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1)
That the correspondence from Michael Baranowsky, and Patrick and
Catherine Ryan, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the Hughson
Drive Study Area, be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Anne Chan, Jeremy Tio, Chris Fadel on behalf of Maria
Murgaski, Shang Hung Pan, and Al Ladha, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the Hughson Drive
Study Area, be received; and,
3) That the Development Services Commission report dated
January 17, 2012, entitled “Information Report. Update on Hughson Drive Study
Area and outcome of the Unionville Sub-Committee Working Group (ZA 10 110091)”
be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 17,
2012 with respect to the proposed amendments to By-laws 1507, as amended, and
221-81, as amended, be received; and,
5)
That the interior
side yard setback provision be considered further at Council; and,
6) That the amendments to By-laws 1507, as amended, and 221-81,
as amended, be approved; and further,
7) That the proposed amendments to By-laws 1507, as amended,
and 221-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
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“6) That the following delegations at the January 24, 2012 Council meeting
be received:
- Marion
Matthias
- Anne Chang
- Michael Baranowsky
- Al Ladha
- Jeremy Tio; and,
7) That whereas
Council has determined that changes to the provisions of By-law 2012-13 made
after the public meeting are minor and that no further notice is required; Now therefore be it
resolved as follows:
That By-law 2012-13 be revised to
increase the side yard setback from “1.5 metres” to “1.8 metres”;”
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapthi
That the Committee consent to receive one ten-minute
deputation regarding new business.
CARRIED BY 2/3
VOTE
4. NEW BUSINESS – DEPUTATIONS
OVER-DEVELOPMENT AND MULTIPLE
PROJECTS
AT HIGHWAY 48 AND 16TH AVENUE
AND
THE ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF MARKHAM
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO FACILITATE
A PLACE OF WORSHIP AT 6232
16TH AVENUE
(SC 10 124170) (10.0)(10.6)
Phil Richardson, President of Markham Residents for Responsible
Community Planning (MRRCP), spoke of the concerns of the residents regarding overdevelopment
in the Highway 48 and 16th Avenue area, particularly the proposals
for a mosque and condominiums. Mr. Richardson referred to Town By-laws 2003-301
and 2003-300 providing for parking requirements and Places of Worship, and
advised that he had provided staff with a copy of the study commissioned by
MRRCP, which uses a different parking requirement formula than the Town’s
By-laws. Staff have provided the MRRCP with the revised plans for the mosque,
reducing the size of the worship area.
The Ward Councillor agreed to convene a three-hour community meeting
with as many of the Councillors as possible, within the next two weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
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