MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2008-05-06 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 5
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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G. Day, Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 7:00 PM in the Councillor Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
BALDATH RAMPERSAD
APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL
TO COMMUNITY AMENITY AREA AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A DAYCARE CENTRE AND MEDICAL OFFICES AT
10137 WOODBINE AVENUE
(ZA 07127816 & SC 07 124013) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachments
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application by Baldath Rampersad to
amend the Zoning By-law to permit a daycare centre and medical offices located
at 10137 Woodbine Avenue (ZA 07 127816 and SC 07 124013).
The Committee Clerk advised that 67 notices were mailed on April 16, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on April 8, 2008. Twenty-six written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses. Staff advised that several
revisions were made to the initial site plan application and the following
issues have been satisfactorily addressed: poor parking layout; no secure drop
off for the proposed daycare centre and no condition of provision for the
hazard lands located at the rear portion of the subject property. Staff reported that Heritage Staff are
satisfied with the architectural renderings and that the applicant has
committed to the following: use of
permeable paving in all designated play areas; increase the R Value insulation
in all buildings and cool metal roof system for the Medical Building.
The Committee discussed the proposed Woodbine By-Pass and Old
Woodbine Avenue re-alignment and how it will
impact the access into the proposed site.
Staff advised that they will ensure that the applicant has proper
frontage once Wooodbine Avenue
is re-aligned. The Committee asked about
commercial medical waste disposal. The
applicant, Mr. Baldath Rampersad, advised the Committee that the Medical
building is anticipated to have family physicians and dentists as tenants that
will not require medical waste disposal.
Mr. Raymond Quan, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed application located at
10137 Woodbine Avenue. Mr. Quan enquired if there is possibility of
a future medical lab and requested clarification regarding the proposed
landscape buffer for the river and valleylands.
Staff advised that the proposed landscape buffer is required by the
TRCA as a condition of development approval and will consist of native trees,
shrubs, etc., that will soften the view for the existing community. Staff also advised that they can tighten the
zoning amendment to site specific uses that will not include medical labs. Staff indicated that they will report back
with a recommendation report in the Fall 2008.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence from Raymond Ang, Irene
Au, Amanda and Raymond Chan, Helen Chan, Matthew Chan, John Ching, Chatherine
Chiu, Winnie Chu, Carlo Chung, Renee Didone, Indu Gulati, Reema Juneja, Annie
Lam, Astrid Lam, Edwin Lee, Rodney Mui, Rayond Quan, Sahaila & Mostafa
Roshan, Yuan Lu Shao, David Sheen, Danny Seto, Rita Lei, David Wong, Rayond
B.Y. Wong, Anita Woo, Tommy & Many Yim and Sui Fong Leung Yueng; be
received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Development Services Commission report dated March 18, 2008, entitled
“PRELIMINARY
REPORT - Baldath Rampersad - Applications for rezoning from Agricultural to
Community Amenity Area and site plan approval to permit a daycare centre and
medical offices at 10137 Woodbine Avenue” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 6,
2008, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law’s 304-87 and 177-96 be
received; and further,
That the application to amend By-law’s 304-87 and
177-96 be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. 1456924 ONTARIO INC.
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
TO FACILITATE THE USE OF PART OF THE
GROUND FLOOR FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE
161 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
(OP 08 106544, ZA 08 106545) (10.5)
Report Attachments
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by 1456924
Ontario Inc. to amend the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to facilitate
the use of part of the ground floor for professional office space at 161 Main
Street, Unionville (OP 106544 and ZA 08 106545).
The Committee Clerk advised that 56 notices were mailed on April 16, 2008, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on April 4, 2008. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding
uses. Staff provided the Committee with
background history and the current situation of the building.
The Committee discussed the comments from John Winter, John Winter
Associates Limited (2005 Land Use and Parking Study consultants), regarding
specific commercial issues and the issue of ground floor offices.
Mr. Louis Vettas, Garfin Zeidenberg LLP, Barristers & Solicitors,
addressed the Committee on behalf of the owner for the proposed application at 161
Main Street, Unionville. He advised the Committee that the owner has
be unsuccessful in attracting a retail tenant into this space and the only
viable alternative would be to permit the use for Real Estate office
space. He stated this amendment will not
encroach on any aspect of the current retail tenants and will continue to
maintain and comply with the spirit of Main Street Unionville. Mr. Vettas also advised that the access to
the proposed office space would continue to be through the side and rear
entrances. He also spoke of positive
contributions the 90 sales and administrative staff provide to retail and
restaurant business activity on Main Street,
Unionville.
Mr. Richard Talbot, Unionville Ratepayers Association, distributed
photographs of the building at 161 Main
Street, Unionville, and stated he is not in support
of this application. He advised the
Committee that the Unionville Ratepayers Association held a meeting on May 5, 2008 and passed the following
motion: “The Unionville Ratepayers
Association opposes any conversion of retail space into office space.” Mr. Talbot suggested that having less than 50%
retail space on Main Street,
Unionville, could potentially be a problem.
Mr. Ray Smylie, Unionville resident, addressed the Committee regarding
the proposed application for 161 Main
Street, Unionville, stating his opposition to this
application. Mr. Smylie believes this
location is an excellent retail spot and permitting office use would turn it
into a dead zone.
Ms. Tracy MacKinnon, business owner on Main Street Unionville,
addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application for 161
Main Street, Unionville. She commended the applicant on the
restoration work that they have done to the building and for all their good
work for the Community. Ms. MacKinnon
believes Council should uphold the current By-law and not permit office uses on
the main floor area.
Ms. Karen Chadwick, owner of Queensbridge Mill, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed application for 161
Main Street, Unionville, stating her support. She expressed her sympathy for Royal LePage
advising the business requires the proper access for it to grow. Ms. Chadwick stated it can be difficult to
run and own property in an area of historical significance and she believes
that a company such as Royal LePage could actually be a viable business for Main
Street, Unionville.
Mr. Peter Wales, Unionville Villagers Association, addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed application for 161
Main Street, Unionville, stating he is not in
support of this application. He advised
the Unionville Villagers Association voted in opposition to the proposed
application for 161 Main Street,
Unionville. Mr. Wales believes it is a
very visible and unique location for a retail business and expressed concern
that if the office space is permitted it will set a precedent.
Ms. Kim Galway, Royal LePage, addressed the Committee regarding the
proposed application for 161 Main Street,
Unionville. She advised the Committee
that in 2002 the front door of the building was never used to access the office
building and that the intention is to keep it that way. Ms. Galway requested that the Committee
support the application and look at the issue of permitting office uses on as a
case by case scenario.
Mr. Greg McCormik, Unionville BIA, addressed the Committee with respect
to the proposed application for 161 Main
Street, Unionville, stating he is not in support
of the application. He believes that if
the retail businesses fall below 50% within Main Street Unionville, it will be
problematic. Mr. McCormik believes the
By-law should not be amended to permit office space on the ground level.
Ms. Linda Murphy, Royal LePage, addressed the Committee regarding the
proposed application for 161 Main Street,
Unionville stating she is a Unionville resident and employed by this Royal
LePage and is in support of the application.
She believes the Community will benefit by permitting this proposal and
encouraged the Committee to support the application.
The Committee discussed the advantages of having a real estate business
within Main Street Unionville and how the businesses within Main Street
Unionville can benefit as well. The
Committee discussed incorporating a further restriction in the amending zoning
By-law that would only allow a Real Estate office use.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Development Services Commission Report dated March 18, 2008
entitled “Preliminary Report, 1456924 Ontario Inc., Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendment Applications to facilitate the use of part of the ground floor
for professional office space, 161 Main Street, Unionville, OP 08 106544, ZA 08
106545” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 6, 2008, with respect
to the proposed amendments to By-law 122-72, as amended, and the Unionville
Core Area Secondary Plan, be received; and,
That the applications by 1456924 Ontario Inc. to amend By-law 122-72, as
amended, with a restriction that the ground floor office
space be for the sole use of Real Estate Offices, and the Unionville
Core Area Secondary Plan be approved; and further,
That the proposed
amendments to By-law 122-72, as amended, and the Unionville Core Area Secondary
Plan, be enacted without further notice.
Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 13, 2008 to include the
following:
That the following recommendation from the May 6,
2008 Development Services Committee Public Meeting be referred to the
Unionville Subcommittee for further deliberation and stakeholder consultation;
and, that in the absence of a consensus, staff be directed to prepare a report
for the June 10, 2008 Council meeting on the application as currently
submitted:
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:09 PM