MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2005-06-21
Meeting No. 12
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
Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief
Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
R. Blake, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Boyce, Senior Policy
Coordinator
A. Brown, Director of
Engineering
S. Chait, Director of
Economic Development
D. Ciastko, Economic
Development Officer
D. Clark, Town Architect
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
G. Day, Planner
S. Heaslip, Senior
Project Coordinator
R. Hutcheson, Manager,
Heritage Planning
P. Ingham, General
Manager, Roads
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks
& Open Space Planning
I. James, Landscape Planer
B. Karumanchery, Senior
Project Coordinator
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy
and Research
P. Loukes, Director,
Operations and Asset Management
G. Sellars, Senior
Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director
of Planning and Urban Design
L. Wimmer, Senior
Planner, 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. Councillor J.
Virgilio assumed the Chair for the Economic Development item, No. 8.
Committee welcomed the visiting Grade 5 class from
Sommerset Academy.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 13, the proposed development by Wykland Estates Inc. and
Mattamy (Country Glen) Limited in the Cornell Planning district, by nature of
representing the previous owner who now holds the mortgage on the subject
property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote
on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 34, the proposed development by Fairglen Homes Limited at 9765 Kennedy Road, by nature of representing the owner, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 51, the proposed development by 1297482 for a 4-storey apartment building by nature
of representing the owner of an adjoining property, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 52, the proposed
development by 1297482 for 19 single
detached dwellings by nature of representing the owner of an adjoining property,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
1. MILLER PAVING LIMITED, 7781 WOODBINE AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A MAJOR SHOPPING
CENTRE
(OP 04 017217, ZA 04 017225) (10.3, 10.5)
Committee had before it the staff report
and the extract from the Development Services Committee, dated March 22, 2005, for background information. Staff gave a brief summary of the
proposal.
Leo McArthur, applicant, and Jim Kirk of Malone Given
Parsons Ltd. were in attendance to present revisions to the plan, consisting of
a reduction in the number of large format stores from 3 to 2, and an increase
in the acreage of employment lands. The plan includes office space, an entry
feature, elimination of drive-through uses on Woodbine Avenue,
and a potential future roadway.
Staff advised that direction is required
from the Committee regarding policy issues, and recommended that if the
proposal proceeds, that zoning not be approved until a site plan and
subdivision application is received.
Committee discussed appropriate locations
for Big Box development, setting precedents, proper consideration of policy
changes, the issues outlined in the staff report, the Rodick Road
extension, and time frames for the development of this property. The applicant
advised that the timing for relocation of the industrial use will be 4 to 5
years. It was noted that no complaints have been received regarding truck
traffic at this location
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the presentation by Jim Kirk of Malone Given
Parsons Ltd. and Leo McArthur, both representing the applicant, Miller Paving
Limited, regarding revisions to the proposal at 7781 Woodbine Avenue, be
received;
And that the application
for Official Plan Amendment (File OP 04 017217) submitted by Miller Paving Limited
to permit a large format shopping centre at 7781 Woodbine Avenue, revised as presented
on June 21, 2005, be approved in principle;
And
that the site-specific Official Plan Amendment, along with the rationale for
approval, reflective of the Committee’s discussions,
and the Zoning By-law amendment (File ZA 04 017225) together
with site plan and/or subdivision approval applications, be brought forward at
a later date.
CARRIED
2.
UNIONVILLE
PLAYGROUND (6.3)
Staff made a presentation regarding the Unionville
Playground. Discussions included phasing, the total funding, and contributions
by the Unionville Gala Committee.
Committee discussed tendering issues and
obtaining TRCA approval prior to tendering. It was suggested that an additional
$22,000 in funding be provided to bring the total up to $75,000, which is
typical for a playground of this size.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the staff presentation regarding the
Unionville Playground be received;
And that staff proceed
with the detailed design and required TRCA approvals for the “naturalized,
non-traditional, playground options”;
And that staff proceed
with a construction tender for implementing “phase one” of this project with
the remaining funds in the current budget;
And that additional
funding be provided in the amount of $22,000 from Account 81-5350-6643-005.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- June 8, 2005 (16.11) Minutes
Ernie Couperthwaite, owner of 43 Albert Street, made a deputation regarding item # 7 of the Heritage Markham
Committee minutes, and provided three photographs of the house. Mr.
Couperthwaite advised that as Executor of his mother’s estate, he is trying to
sell the house. There is little interest in the out-dated house, built in 1951,
however there is interest in the lot.
For background information, staff provided a staff
memorandum (May 11), meeting notes of the Architectural Review Sub-Committee
(May 18), and an extract of # 7 of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting (June
8).
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham
Committee meeting held June 8, 2005, be received for
information;
And that the deputation by Ernie Couperthwaite, owner
of 43 Albert Street, regarding item # 7 of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held June 8, 2005, be received;
And that the demolition of 43 Albert Street be approved, upon site plan approval.
CARRIED
4. NORVALLEY HOMES LIMITED, 57 MAIN STREET
AND 1,3,5 RICHARD MAYNARD CRESCENT, UNIONVILLE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
REZONING
(SU 03 118872, ZA 03 117259) (10.5,
10.7) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Development Services Commission Report entitled “Norvalley Homes Limited, Applications
for Draft Plan of Subdivision, and
Rezoning, 57 Main Street and 1, 3, 5 Richard Maynard Crescent,
Unionville”, dated June 7, 2005, be received;
And that the
record of the Public Meeting held on October 5, 2004 with respect to the
applications for draft plan of subdivision 19TM 03 0017 and the implementing
zoning by-law be received;
And that
Norvalley Homes Limited, in addition to its existing allocation of 3 units, be
granted a servicing allocation of five units from the Town reserve, contingent
on York Region confirming its acceptance of Markham’s proposed flow control
option, as discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on Servicing Allocation
from the Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and Urban Design (hereafter referred to as the “flow control
option”);
And that the
Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should
the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the applicant agree to pay their
proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering;
And that the
Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the
conditions of draft approval for draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030017
(Appendix ‘A’, attached to the staff report dated June 21, 2005) be endorsed by
Council, and that final approval be delegated to the Commissioner of
Development Services, with such final approval to occur when the Region
confirms the flow control option (or the project is phased to allow the
existing 3 units to proceed) and subject to the payment of the required 30%
subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Tariff of Fees By-law;
And that the application
to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended, be approved, and the by-law be brought
forward to Council for approval once the Region confirms its acceptance of the
flow control option (or the by-law is revised to place a holding provision on
those properties without a servicing allocation).
CARRIED
5. STRINGBRIDGE INVESTMENTS LIMITED AND
TIMES INVESTMENTS LIMITED, SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 7 AND SOUTH TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PRECINCT
PLAN (ZA 04-024490) (10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report entitled “Recommendation
Report, Stringbridge Investments Limited, Times Investments Limited, By-law
Amendment and Precinct Plan, Southwest Corner of Highway 7 and South Town
Centre Boulevard, (File number ZA 04-024490)” be received;
And that the revised Precinct Plan for the 7.12
hectare (17.6 acre) Stringbridge Investments Limited and Times Investment Land
Holdings be approved;
And that Appendix I to the Central Area Secondary Plan
(OPA 21) be amended to reflect the changes in the Warden West Development
Phasing Plan;
And that the zoning By-law amendment application (ZA
04-024490) to remove the lands from By-law 177-96, as amended, and to add them
to Bylaw 2004-196, as amended submitted by Stringbridge Investments Limited and
Times Investments Limited, be finalized and enacted;
And that the Traffic and Transportation study be finalized
to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.
CARRIED
6. JOSHUA MILLER HOUSE, 10192 NINTH LINE
ELIGIBILITY FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM
HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11) Report 1
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Council declare the vacant heritage house known as the “Joshua Miller House,”
located at 10192 Ninth Line, eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage
Estates;
And
that as a condition of Site Plan Approval for the Joshua Miller House, an
architectural restoration plan based on thorough research by a qualified
heritage resource consultant will be required.
CARRIED
7. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS, REGISTERED PLAN
NUMBERS:
65M-3551, 65M-3593, 65M-3654
AND 65R-19051 (PARTS 3 AND 11)
ENG. FILE #'S: 2058 PHASE 6, 2141 PHASES L
& 2 AND 91-34 (10.7)
Report 1 2 3 4 By-law By-law
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3551, 65M-3593, 65M-3654,
and 65R-19051 (Parts 3 and 11) be accepted;
And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept
these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential
subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;
And that the Community Services Commission assume
the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the
Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;
And that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken
into consideration in future operating budgets;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by
including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the
Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour
for the streets indicated, be approved;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements,
subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two
year guarantee periods have been completed.
CARRIED
8. KNOWLEDGE
COMMUNITY TASK FORCE (10.16) Report
Councillor J. Virgilio assumed the Chair
for the Economic Development item.
Committee discussed the composition of the Task
Force and appointed Councillors D. Horchik and J. Virgilio.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
That the report entitled “Knowledge Community Task Force” be received;
And that the recommended two year implementation
program be received for information;
And that a 9-person Knowledge Community Sub-Committee
of Economic Development Committee supported by a staff technical support group be
established to guide the design, costing, and implementation of the two year
program;
And that the contents and findings of this report be
communicated to the members of the Knowledge Community Task Force, and that
they be thanked for their valuable input and participation;
*
And that Councillor D. Horchik and Councillor J. Virgilio be appointed to the
Knowledge Community Sub-Committee.
* Amended by Council on June 28, 2005, to amend the last paragraph to add “Regional
Councillor J. Jones” as an appointee to the Knowledge Community
Sub-Committee.
CARRIED
9. OLD KENNEDY CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, 90 AND 108 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
A STACKED TOWNHOUSE AND
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
(ZA 04 009099, SC 04 009105) (10.5,
10.6) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
implementing by-law for the Milliken Main Street Secondary Plan be amended to
delete the lands municipally known as 90 and 108 Old Kennedy Road;
And that the
draft Zoning By-law be finalized and enacted;
And that Old Kennedy Co-operative Development
Corporation be granted a servicing allocation of 135 units from the Town reserve, contingent on York Region
confirming its acceptance of the Town’s proposed flow control option, as
discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on Servicing Allocation from the
Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and Urban Design;
And that the
applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control
measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing
allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the Site Plan application (SC.04-009105)
submitted by Old Kennedy Co-operative Development
Corporation to permit a 135-unit townhouse and stacked townhouse development with 5 retail units, at 90 and 108 Old
Kennedy Road, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1.
That the final
site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services, including any revisions arising from the
following:
a.
Recommendations
of the required noise and vibration study
b.
Recommendations
of the required traffic impact study
c.
Provision of a
temporary turning circle to Town standards
d.
Configuration of
the safety berm to the satisfaction of GO Transit and the Town
e.
Provision of
greater architectural detail in the elevations of end units visible from public
streets;
2.
That a Landscape Plan be submitted, prepared by
a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
3.
That a traffic impact study be submitted and any
recommendations be implemented, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services;
4.
That a noise study be submitted and any
recommendations be implemented, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services;
5.
That an environmental site assessment be
submitted to the satisfaction of the Town and appropriate agencies, identifying
any required remediation to residential standards;
6.
That the Owner comply with all requirements of
the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
7. That the Owner enter into a site plan
agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special provisions and
requirements of the Town and public agencies including the following:
a.
Provision for the payment by the Owner of all
applicable fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and
financial obligations related to applicable Development Group Agreements (including
planning processing fees in the amount of $33,550.00, which were deferred at
the time of application)
b.
Provision for a deferral
of Town-wide development charges and a reduced and deferred cash-in-lieu of
parkland contribution, as approved by Council on March 29, 2005 as a pilot
project financial incentive in support of affordable homeownership housing in
Markham, once a deferral agreement has been executed between the Owner, the
Home Ownership Alternatives Non-Profit Corporation and the Town; and provision
for securities for the maximum
liability for such charges and cash-in-lieu, to the satisfaction of the
Treasurer
c. Provision
of a letter of credit for the full value of the estimated area-specific
development charge amount, to be determined by the Director of Engineering
d. Provision
for contribution towards the provision of community and infrastructure
facilities (including, but not limited to, the school site north of Victory Avenue),
where the costs of these facilities are not included within the estimated
area-specific development charge amount
e. Provide
for the owners proportionate share of the Hwy.48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
8. That the Owner obtain written agreement from
the landowner to the north to convey the remainder of the lands required for
the east-west public road between the two properties to the Town prior to
development of the subject lands;
9. That the Owner construct the east-west public
road at the north limit of the site;
10. That the Owner provide a letter of credit for
the estimated proportional share of the construction costs for the future
north-south public road at the west limit of the site;
11. That the Owner convey the rights-of-way and
buffer blocks to the north and west of the site to the Town and provide an
environmental clearance for these lands;
12. That
the Owner submit a satisfactory parking study to justify a reduction in the
parking standard for this development and obtain a variance to the Town’s
parking standards;
13. That
a site plan agreement be executed prior to final site plan approval;
14. And
that the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years
commencing June 21, 2005, in the
event a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
And that the site plan agreement currently
registered against the property be released from title once the new site plan
agreement is registered.
CARRIED
10. LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL)
LIMITED
(H & R DEVELOPMENTS)
CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-02001
(PHASE 2)
(SU 02 100376, ZA 02 100353) (10.7) Report
Staff was requested to provide
information to Regional Councillor J. Heath prior to Council on June
28, 2005,
regarding determination of the pathway design, and acquisition of three parcels
of land.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the record of the Public
Meetings held on June 4, 2002 and on January
20, 2004
with respect to the applications by Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Limited for the second phase of draft plan
of subdivision 19TM-02001 and
implementing zoning by-law be received;
And that Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Limited be granted a servicing allocation of 270 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation available for the
Cornell Secondary Plan area, contingent on York Region
confirming its acceptance of Markham’s proposed flow control option, as discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on servicing allocation
from the Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and Urban Design
(hereafter referred to as the “flow control option”);
And that the applicant agree to pay their
proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering;
And that the conditions of draft approval for the
second phase of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02001 (Appendix ‘A’, attached to
the staff report dated June 21, 2005) be endorsed by Council and that final
approval be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services, with such
final approval to occur when the Region confirms its acceptance of the flow control
option;
And that the application to amend Zoning By-laws
304-87 and 177-96 for the second phase of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02001
be approved, and the draft by-laws be brought forward to Council for approval
once the Region confirms its
acceptance of the flow control option;
And further that the Town reserves the right to revoke
or reallocate the water supply allocation should the development not proceed in
a timely manner;
And that the Region of York be advised of the sewage
and water supply allocation for this development.
CARRIED
11. TEVA NOVOPHARM LIMITED, 575 HOOD
ROAD
VARIANCE TO THE FENCE BY-LAW
277-97 (2.19) Report 1 2 3
Committee requested staff review the sign
by-law to incorporate exceptions for security issues.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled
“Variance to the Fence By-Law 277-97 at 575 Hood Road” to Development Services
Committee, dated June 21, 2005 be received;
And
that the request to grant relief from the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97
to permit a 1.8m high fence to surround the property, whereas the by-law
permits a maximum 1.2m high fence in the front and exterior side yards, be approved
subject to the applicant executing an amendment to the site plan agreement and
payment of all the applicable fees.
CARRIED
12. BUR OAK AVENUE EXTENSION TO HIGHWAY 7
CORNELL COMMUNITY (5.10) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
That the staff report dated June 21, 2005 entitled “Cornell
Community - Bur Oak Avenue extension to Highway 7” be received;
And that timing of completion
of construction of the extension of Bur Oak Avenue to Highway 7 be extended from December
31, 2005 to
July 31, 2006, subject to the following
conditions:
- Bur Oak Avenue shall be constructed in its
ultimate condition (4 lanes with provision for future parking bays) and
opened from Riverlands Avenue to Church Street by no later than December 31, 2005.
- Riverlands Avenue shall be constructed and
opened from Bur Oak Avenue to the existing Markham
By-pass by no later than December 31, 2005.
- Directional
signage to the Markham Stouffville Hospital from Highway 7 via the
existing Markham By-pass and temporary Riverlands Avenue extension to the existing
Markham By-pass shall be provided and installed to the satisfaction of the
Town.
- That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a development
agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor with Wykland Estates
(Cornell) Inc. for the construction of the temporary Riverlands Avenue extension to the existing Markham By-pass and the construction
of Bur Oak Avenue to Highway
7.
- And further
that a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Transfer/Deed of Land and all related documents, in a form satisfactory to
the Town Solicitor, for the right-of-way of the Bur Oak Avenue extension
and the temporary Riverlands Avenue extension to the existing Markham
by-pass.
CARRIED
13. WYKLAND ESTATES INC, PHASE 2 AND MATTAMY
(COUNTRY GLEN) LIMITED, CORNELL
PLANNING DISTRICT
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
19TM-030003 (PHASE 2)
(WYKLAND)
19TM-030007 (MATTAMY COUNTRY
GLEN)
(SU 03 108934, ZA 03 108933 - WYKLAND)
(SU 03 109620, ZA 03 109616 - MATTAMY
COUNTRY GLEN)
(10.5,
10.7) Report
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an
interest with respect to the proposed development by Wykland Estates Inc. and
Mattamy (Country Glen) Limited in the Cornell Planning district, by nature of
representing the previous owner who now holds the mortgage on the subject
property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote
on the question of the approval of such matter.
Staff
was directed to provide information to Regional Councillor J. Heath prior to
Council on June 28, 2005, regarding
addressing of houses on 16th
Avenue and in the centre
of the plan.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the record of the Public Meetings held on May 20, 2003 with respect
to the applications by Wykland Estates Inc. for draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030003 and
implementing zoning by-law be received;
That the record of the Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003 with respect
to the applications by Iole and Sandro Capogna (now Mattamy (Country Glen) Limited) for draft
plan of subdivision 19TM-030007 and
implementing zoning by-law be received;
And
that Wykland Estates Inc. and
Mattamy (Country Glen) Limited be granted a servicing allocation of 218 units, such
allocation to be from the total allocation available for the Cornell Secondary
Plan area, contingent on York Region confirming its acceptance of
Markham’s
proposed flow control option, as
discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on Servicing Allocation from the
Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and Urban Design
(hereafter referred to as the “flow control option”);
And that the applicant
agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to
the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the
conditions of draft approval for the second phase of draft plan of subdivision
19TM-030003 and for draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030007 (Appendix ‘A’,
attached to the staff report dated June 21, 2005) be endorsed by Council and
that final approval be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services,
with such final approval to occur when the Region confirms its acceptance of the flow control
option;
And that the
application to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 for the second phase of
draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030003 and for draft plan of subdivision
19TM-030007 be approved, and the draft by-laws be brought forward to Council
for approval once the Region confirms
its acceptance of the flow control option;
And further
that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing
allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the
Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development.
CARRIED
14. ALAWN LAI, 6155 16TH
AVENUE, SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF 16TH AVENUE AND
FINCHAM AVENUE
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT
FOUR NEW
SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL
LOTS (ZA 04 007115) (10.5) Report
Staff confirmed that Mike and Barb
Kavanagh had been notified of today’s meeting, and that staff have been working
to satisfy their concerns.
Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Ltd.,
representing the applicant, Alawn Lai, was in attendance. In response to
Committee’s questions, he advised that additional cedar hedging has been added
to the landscaping as a buffer, and will be included in the site plan approval.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That he
deputation by Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Ltd.,
representing the applicant, Alawn Lai, be received;
And that Alawn Lai be granted a
servicing allocation of 4 units, such allocation to be from the total
allocation available for infill development, contingent on York Region
confirming its acceptance of Markham’s proposed flow control option, as
discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on servicing allocation from the
Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and Urban Design
(hereafter referred to as the “flow control option”);
And that the application submitted by Alawn
Lai to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended to permit
four new single detached residential lots at 6155 16th Avenue be approved and the draft by-law be
brought forward to Council for approval once the Region confirms its acceptance
of the flow control option;
And that the
Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should
the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the
Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
*
And that the
following conditions be recommended to the Committee of Adjustment with respect
to an application by Alawn Lai for consent to sever at 6155 16th Avenue:
- That
the owner submit a site plan, building elevations, landscape plan and tree
preservation plan for review and approval by the Commissioner of
Development Services
- That
the owner provide cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with Town policy
- That
the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share f the Hwy. 48 flow
control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
- That
the owner construct a bus passenger standing area in the 16th Avenue road allowance to the satisfaction of the Region of York
- That the owner enter into a site plan agreement with the
Town.
* Amended by
Council on June 28, 2005, to add the
following paragraph:
“And
that a landscape plan be reviewed with Mr. Kavanagh and the Ward Councillor at
the site plan stage including a hedge and enhanced landscaping to a minimum of
$5,000;”
CARRIED
15. LOBLAW
PROPERTIES LIMITED, LOBLAWS AT THE PUMPS
200 BULLOCK DRIVE, AT
MCCOWAN ROAD
TOWN-INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO REDESIGNATE LANDS FROM BUSINESS CORRIDOR AREA
TO MAJOR COMMERCIAL AREA, AND ZONING
AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
CONSTRUCTION OF A GAS BAR
AND CAR WASH FACILITY (OP 04
017774, ZA 04 006583, SC 04 006664)
(10.3,
10.5, 10.6) Report
Committee received Page 5 of the staff report, missing
from the agenda package. Committee also received correspondence regarding the
Town initiated Official Plan, Zoning, and Site Plan proposals for the Loblaw
property at 200 Bullock Drive, from:
1. Glenn
Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, with comments
2. Harry
Froussios of Zelinka Priamo Ltd., representing Loblaw Properties Limited, with
comments.
Staff advised that this application has been appealed
to the Ontario Municipal Board by Loblaw Properties Limited due to the Town’s
lack of decision, and it is anticipated that site plan approval may result in
withdrawal of the appeal. Loblaw Properties Ltd. has agreed to the conditions.
Committee directed that coloured renderings of the
landscaping and elevations be provided when available, prior to finalizing the
site plan agreement.
Committee also directed staff to report back on
recycling practices for the water from the car wash, prior to finalizing site
plan agreement.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence from Glenn Baron, and from
Harry Froussios of Zelinka Priamo Ltd., representing Loblaw Properties Limited,
with comments regarding the Town
initiated Official Plan, Zoning, and Site Plan proposals for the Loblaw
property at 200 Bullock Drive, be received;
And that the Town initiated Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the
lands at the north-east corner of McCowan Road and
Bullock Drive from “Business Corridor Area” to “Major Commercial Area,” be
adopted;
And that the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA. 04-006583) to amend By-law 1229 as amended, submitted by Loblaw Properties Ltd
to permit a gas bar and car wash facility at 200 Bullock Drive, be approved and
the draft Zoning By-law be finalized and enacted;
And
that the Site Plan application (SC. 04-006664) submitted by Loblaw Properties Ltd to permit a gas bar and car wash
facility at 200 Bullock Drive, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, including:
a.
the provision of
an upgraded landscaping treatment along the rear (north) portion of the
property to the satisfaction of the Town to screen the gas bar and car wash facility
from the residential development to the north;
b.
provision to ensure that
the environmental buffer along the eastern portion of the site is restored and
landscaped (including erosion control fencing) by the Owner, to the
satisfaction of the Town and the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority;
c. any revisions required to
implement the recommendations of the required traffic impact study, noise study
and stormwater management study;
d. the nine (9) parking spaces located within the 10 metre
environmental buffer along the eastern portion of the property be removed;
e. screening of lighting from the gas station to
mitigate its impact on existing residential development;
2. That a Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having
O.A.L.A. membership, be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services;
3.
That the Owner convey to the Town the
required land to accommodate the intersection improvement on the north east
corner of Bullock Drive and McCowan prior to development approvals, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
4.
That a letter of credit be provided by the Owner
in the amount of $40,000 to secure the construction of the satellite building
or interim upgraded landscape feature, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner
of Development Services;
5. That the Owner comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services;
6. And that the Owner enter into
a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special
provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies;
7.
And further that
the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 21, 2005 in the event a site plan agreement is not executed within that
period.
CARRIED
16. ABIDIEN INC., 123 - 231 HELEN
AVENUE, SOUTH
UNIONVILLE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SUBDIVISION
APPLICATION TO PERMIT 68
TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(ZA 03 115824, SU 03 119056) (10.5,
10.7) Report
Committee
received correspondence from Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, with comments and requests
regarding the application by Abidien Inc. at 123-231 Helen Avenue.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the correspondence from Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, with comments and
requests regarding the application by Abidien Inc. at 123-231 Helen Avenue, be
received;
And that the recommendation report entitled “Abidien
Inc. zoning by-law amendment and subdivision application to permit 68 townhouse
units, 123-231 Helen Avenue, South Unionville, file numbers ZA 03 115824 and SU
03 119056” be received;
And that the record of the public meeting on January 20, 2004 regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning
be received;
And that Abidien Inc. be
granted a servicing allocation of 68 units, such
allocation to be from the total allocation available for the South Unionville
Secondary Plan area, contingent on York Region
confirming its acceptance of Markham’s proposed flow control option, as discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on Servicing
Allocation from the Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and
Urban Design (hereafter referred to as the “flow control option”);
And that the applicant
agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to
the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the conditions of
draft approval 19TM-030018 (SU 03 119056) for 68 townhouse units located east
of Kennedy Road, south of Helen Avenue, on the south side of the extension of
Caboto Trail (Appendix ‘A’, attached to the staff report dated June 21, 2005)
be endorsed by Council, and that final approval be delegated to the
Commissioner of Development Services, with such final approval to occur when
the Region confirms its acceptance
of the flow control option;
And that the zoning application
(ZA. 03-115824) to amend By-law Nos. 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, to
implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030018 (SU. 03-119056), be approved
and the implementing Zoning By-laws be brought forward to Council for approval
once the Region confirms its
acceptance of the flow control option;
And that the Town reserves the right
to revoke or re-allocate such servicing allocation, at its sole discretion,
should development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the Region of York be advised
of the servicing allocation for this development;
And
that the applicant provide the Town with the required payment of 30%
subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law
17-2000);
And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-030018
will lapse after a period of three years commencing June 28, 2005, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within
that period.
CARRIED
17. 1107656
ONTARIO INC., LEITCHROFT PLANNING DISTRICT
BLOCKS 41, 42 AND 43,
REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3226
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT TWO APARTMENT
BUILDINGS (357 UNITS),
FOUR TOWNHOUSE BLOCKS (56
UNITS) AND A
PRIVATE RECREATION CENTRE (ZA
03 116428, SC 03 117426)
(10.5, 10.6) Report
Staff gave a summary of this proposal.
Ira Kagan of Kagan Shastri, representing
the applicant, 1107656 Ontario Inc., spoke in support of the staff
recommendation, with the exception that the wording of item 4(f) be amended to
provide for a parkland dedication of a “minimum” of 5.9 acres. Staff had no
concerns with the amendment.
Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
That the deputation by Ira Kagan of Kagan
Shastri, representing the applicant, 1107656 Ontario Inc., be received;
And that the report entitled: “Applications
for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval by 1107656 Ontario Inc., to
permit two apartment buildings (357 units), four townhouse blocks (56 units)
and a private recreation centre on Blocks 41, 42 and 43, Registered Plan
65M-3226, Leitchroft Planning District (Files ZA 03 116428 and SC 03 117426)”
be received;
And that 1107656 Ontario Ltd. be
granted a servicing allocation of 413 units, to permit the proposed
development of Blocks 41, 42, 43 Registered Plan 65M-3226, such allocation to be from the total allocation available for the
Leitchcroft Secondary Plan area, contingent on York Region
confirming its acceptance of Markham’s proposed flow control option, as discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on Servicing
Allocation from the Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and
Urban Design
(hereafter referred to as the “flow control option”);
And that the applicant agree to pay their
proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering;
And that Council endorse the draft
Zoning By-law Amendment (file ZA 03 116428) and that Staff forward the draft
Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board for final approval,
following Regional approval of the flow control option;
And that the application
for site plan approval submitted by 1107656 Ontario Inc. (File SC 03 117426) to
permit two apartment buildings (357 units), four townhouse blocks (56 units)
and a recreation centre on Blocks 41, 42 and 43, Registered Plan 65M-3226,
Leitchroft Planning District, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That
the owner will enter into a site plan agreement with the Town of Markham
containing all standard provisions and requirements of the Town and public
agencies and including the specific requirements identified in the staff
report;
2. That
site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 21, 2005, in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within
that period;
3.
That the site plan shall comply with the requirements of By-law 177-96,
as amended;
4.
That prior to final approval of the site plan, the Owner shall:
a) Submit drawings, to the satisfaction of
the Director of Environmental Services, showing the location, size, and
construction of the refuse storage and recycling area(s) for the proposed
apartment building;
b) Submit a detailed plan showing the limits of construction
hoarding and any proposed relocation of any existing services and utilities
that may be required to facilitate construction of the underground parking
garage;
c) Meet with the fire department to finalize the location(s) of
the Fire Department Connection and rapid entry key box, fire hydrants, fire
alarm annunciator, and provide adequate rear lane fire routes, or
alternatively, revise the length of townhouse blocks, to the satisfaction of
the Fire Chief;
d) Provide the following, to the satisfaction of the Director
of Engineering:
i)
an updated
servicing study that will assess the water main, sanitary and storm sewer
capacity for the proposed development;
ii)
an updated storm water
design brief for the proposed development that confirms how the major/minor
drainage will comply with the Master Drainage Plan for the Leitchcroft Planning
District;
iii)
a detailed noise
study that addresses noise impacts from surrounding roadways and mitigation
measures;
iv)
a traffic impact
study to address the issues of traffic generated by the proposed development;
v)
documentation
that the proposed relationship between the driveway accesses on the subject
lands and the driveways on the north side of Galleria Parkway are acceptable
from a traffic circulation standpoint; or alternatively, that the site plan is
revised so that the center lines of the driveways on the subject development
align with the centre lines of the driveway accesses to the residential
developments on the north side of Galleria Parkway;
e) Provide the following, to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning and Urban Design:
i) A revised site plan which demonstrates a
stronger (built-form) corner relationship between the grade related town house
units and the 12 storey residential buildings at the corner of Times Avenue and
South Park Road and Saddlecreek
Drive and South Park Road. The associated visitor parking spaces should not extend into
the front yard landscape area south of the apartment buildings;
ii) The proposed pad transformer located at the
south east corner of the site should be relocated to a less exposed location.
(To the interior of the site or incorporated into the underground parking);
iii) Whereas the elevations
of the multi-unit residential buildings identify that a raised porch and canopy
element with a decorative railing is required in some locations where the porch
height exceeds 0.7m., the applicant is to provide an appropriate detail for
this element. The detail should identify
a line to differentiate between the material of the proposed concrete top and
the porch base. The base is to be constructed of a material other than pre-cast
concrete;
iv)
Documentation
demonstrating that any utility meters and air conditioning units fronting onto
public streets will be adequately screened from view;
f) Dedicate to the Town, free of all
costs and encumbrances, a minimum 2.39 ha
(5.9 acre) neighbourhood park, sized to accommodate existing development plus
this proposal. Such parcel shall be
located south of South Park Road, adjacent to the eastern boundary
of the OS1 zone located between Times Avenue and Saddlecreek Drive, as set out by By-law 2005-3. The exact location and configuration of the
neighbourhood park shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Urban Design;
g) Execute the site plan agreement required in Conditions 1 and
6;
5.
That prior to the
execution of the site plan agreement the owner shall submit a Landscape Plan, prepared
by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, to the satisfaction and
approval of the Director of Planning and Urban Design;
6.
That the site plan agreement shall:
a)
provide for
payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries and development
charges;
b)
contain provisions for satisfying Town Departments including all
requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department, Waste
Management and Roads;
c)
contain a clause whereby the owner will agree to provide temporary
pedestrian access within the existing boulevard, to the satisfaction of the
Director of Engineering, during construction of the development;
d)
contain a clause whereby the owner is required to provide indemnity to
the Town for possible damages to utilities in the road rights of way during
construction;
e)
contain a clause whereby the owner agrees to assume sole responsibility
for year-round maintenance (including winter snow removal) of the proposed
walkways leading from the site and intersecting with the municipal sidewalks on
Suncrest
Boulevard, Saddlecreek Drive and Galleria Parkway;
f)
contain a clause whereby the owner agrees, at his own cost, to clean,
disinfect, and undertake hydrostatic testing and sampling of all connections to
water mains and private water distribution systems in accordance with the Town
of Markham Watermain Testing Procedures;
g)
provide for the owners proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control
measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
CARRIED
18. BORRON CONSTRUCTION INC. (FRAM
BUILDING GROUP)
LAKESIDE VISTA WAY, SWAN LAKE
VILLAGE
BLOCKS 9 AND 26, PLAN 65M-3482
OFFICIAL PLAN/SECONDARY PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL TO PERMIT
82 CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(OPA 04 009862, ZA 04 009845, SC
04 023810) (10.3, 10.5. 10.7) Report
Committee directed staff to work with the
applicant and the Fire Department in consultation with the Condominium Corporation
regarding design of a security gate house.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
applications submitted by Borron Construction Inc. (Fram
Building Group) to amend the Swan Lake Secondary Plan (PD 30-1) and Zoning By-law 177-96,
as amended to permit 82 condominium townhouse units
within Swan Lake Village be approved and the draft Official
Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments be finalized and enacted;
And
that the application submitted by Borron Construction Inc.
(Fram Building Group) for Site Plan Control approval to permit 82 condominium townhouse
units within Swan Lake Village be approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, including:
·
a revision to the site plan to incorporate the extension of Street ‘A’ to
Bur Oak Avenue.
2. That the Owner comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services.
3. That the Owner enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special
provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies.
*
4.
That the site plan contain provisions for a north
non-staff security gate at Swan Lake, as well as electronic security connection
from the security gate to each house in the subdivision.
5. That the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three
years commencing June 7, 2005 in the event a site plan agreement is not
executed within that period.
And that Borron Construction Inc. (Fram Building
Group) be granted servicing allocation for 82 units from the existing Town
reserve (322 units).
* Amended by Council on June 28, 2005, to
add a new condition (re-numbered # 4) as noted above.
CARRIED
19. 150 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
(2019311 ONTARIO INC)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (OP 04 028702, ZA 04 027514) (10.3, 10.5)
Committee
received:
1. Staff memorandum dated June 21,
2005, with
draft Official plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
2. Correspondence from Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, in
support of the proposal submitted by 2019311 Ontario Inc. for restaurant use at
150 Main Street Unionville
3. Draft
minutes of the Unionville Villagers Association meeting held June 20, 2005, in opposition to the proposal
Staff reviewed the history of this proposal
and the directions of Council on June 14, 2005.
A by-law has been prepared that restricts the uses to portions of the building
and addresses site plan conditions and parking issues.
Peter Wales, 40 Berkley Court, reviewed the draft minutes of the UVA meeting and their requested
conditions regarding cash-in lieu for parking, outdoor refrigerated garbage
area,
screening, and requiring retail use on the
main floor. In response to Committee’s question, Mr. Wales confirmed that the
UVA had previously supported the restaurant proposal, and has changed its
position.
Staff responded that garbage and
landscaping issues will be addressed through the site plan process. The
restaurant is restricted to the main level and a retail use is required on the
upper floor. The retail use will be required prior to the restaurant use being
established.
Jessie Agnew, owner, stated that the
current by-law had not been in place when he purchased the property. He is
willing to work with the Town and UVA, and comply with requirements.
Greg McCormick, representing the Unionville
Villagers Association, advised that the UVA and Ratepayers are disappointed
about the exception to the by-law being considered. He discussed marketing
studies with respect to the importance of tourism, and the spending habits of
restaurant and retail customers. As well, restaurants impact on the available
parking for non-restaurant businesses.
Ray Smylie, 154 Main Street,
stated his support for the current by-law, and he urged the Committee
reconsider the proposal at 150
Main Street, which he considers
to be unfair.
Jeanne Ker-Hornell, 33 Eureka Street, urged the Committee to uphold the current by-law, and cautioned
against setting a precedent for other applications of a similar nature.
Committee discussed the application
process, the opportunities provided for public input, and the instructions from
Council on June 14. It was clarified that the Official Plan was approved in
principle. Discussions included the
viability of the building and the street, the proper mix of restaurant and
retail uses, use of a refrigerated garbage enclosure, parking calculations,
restricting the type of retail, what happens if the retail component fails, and
enforcement.
It was suggested that wording be added to
the by-law to specify that “the minimum number of parking spaces shall be 15
for all uses permitted by this by-law”. Committee also directed that the issues
identified by Council be included in the resolution.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That correspondence from Glenn
Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, in support of the proposal
submitted
by 2019311 Ontario Inc. for
restaurant use at 150 Main Street Unionville be received;
And that the draft minutes
of the Unionville Villagers Association meeting held June 20, 2005, be received;
And that the staff memorandum
dated June 21, 2005, regarding 150 Main Street Unionville,
Applications
for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments,
(OP 04 028702, ZA 04 027514) be received;
And that the deputations by
Jessie Agnew, in support, and by Peter Wales, Greg McCormick representing the
Unionville Villagers Association, Ray Smylie, and Jeanne Ker-Hornell, in
opposition to the proposal by 2019311 Ontario Inc. for restaurant use at 150 Main Street Unionville,
be received;
*
And that, to implement Council’s direction of June 14, 2005, to address the following issues:
-
Restaurant
use to be permitted below grade
-
Retail
use to be required above grade
-
Restaurant
use to be restricted to not permit fast food or take-out or pub style/tavern
-
Any
reduction in parking requirement to include provision for payment of
cash-in-lieu of parking
-
Provision
of a driveway connection/easement for future integration with parking lot to
the north
the Draft Official Plan Amendment for 150 Main Street, Unionville, be adopted;
And that the draft Zoning By-law amendment for 150 Main Street, Unionville, as amended to specify the
parking requirements, be adopted.
* Amended by
Council on June 28, 2005.
CARRIED
Public
Meetings – To Council
20. 1648438 ONTARIO INC. (J. ADDISON SCHOOL)
2 VALLEYWOOD DRIVE, OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT A PRIVATE
SCHOOL AND RESIDENCES (OP 05
011949, ZA 05 011972) (10.3, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
(Files OP 05 011949, ZA 05 011972) submitted by 1648438 Ontario Inc. (J.
Addison School) to permit a private school with accessory residences at 2
Valleywood Drive.
Committee was advised that 26
notices were mailed on June 1, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 31,
2005. There were no
written submissions received.
Staff advised of outstanding
issues. Committee supported moving this application forward for Council approval,
with the implementing documents being brought forward once concerns are
addressed.
There were no comments from the audience with
respect to this application, and the Committee had no concerns.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the report from the
Development Services Commission dated May 17, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report: J. Addison
School: Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 2 Valleywood Drive” be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 21, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendment to
the Town of Markham’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be
received;
And that the application by
1648438 Ontario Inc. (J. Addison School) to amend the Town’s By-law 165-80, as
amended, be approved;
And that the application by
1648438 Ontario Inc. (J. Addison School) to amend the Town’s Official Plan
(1987), as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed
amendment to the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be
enacted when appropriate without further
notice.
CARRIED
21. LYNDE CENTRE FOR DERMATOLOGY, 3 OVIDA BOULEVARD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A
BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PARKING LOT
(OP 04 027404, ZA 04 027442)
(10.3, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
(Files OP 04 027404, ZA 04 027442) submitted by Lynde Centre for Dermatology to
permit a parking lot at 3 Ovida Boulevard.
Committee was advised that 47
notices were mailed on June 1, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 31,
2005. Committee
received one written submission from Joe Ricci, 10 Riverview Road, in objection.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the
proposal to permit the existing temporary parking area to become permanent, the
location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues. Staff advised that there
are no complaints or enforcement issues to report.
Donald Hindson of Cattanach Hindson Sutton
VanVeldhuizen, representing the applicant, Lynde Centre for Dermatology,
reviewed the proposal and the history of the development of this property. He
noted the numerous public and neighbourhood meetings held since 1996 on this
proposal.
Joe Ricci, 10 Riverview Road, provided a written submission of his
concerns. He stated that from a community perspective, there has been an impact
from traffic and a parking problem caused by the Lynde Clinic. He also identified
concerns for the impact of the commercial use on the residential lot with
respect to property values, quality of life, and setting a precedent, and he
requested the permanent zoning not be approved.
The Committee received clarification from staff
regarding the permitted uses. Business and professional offices, restaurants,
automotive sales, and other uses are currently permitted. If approved, the
permitted uses would be restricted to office and professional use, or a single
detached residential dwelling. The parking lot is only permitted as an
accessory to the existing business.
Mr. Hindson responded that this proposal is a
down-zoning, with limitations for office and professional uses being placed on
the property in order to carry on an existing use.
Committee recognized a concern that the parking
permission may be utilized by other adjacent properties, and directed staff to
review restricting the use specifically to the Lynde Clinic building, prior to
the Council meeting on June 28.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the written submission
from Joe Ricci, in objection to Files OP 04 027404, ZA 04 027442 submitted by
Lynde Centre for Dermatology, be received;
And that the deputations by Donald Hindson of
Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen, representing the applicant, and by Joe
Ricci with concerns regarding Files OP 04 027404, ZA 04 027442) submitted by
Lynde Centre for Dermatology, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission report dated May 17, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report –
Lynde Centre for Dermatology, 3 Ovida Boulevard, Applications for Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a business/professional office parking
lot”, be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 21, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendments
to the Official Plan (Revised 1987), and Zoning By-law 1229 as amended be
received;
And that the applications by
the Lynde Centre for Dermatology to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and
Zoning By-law 1229 as amended, be approved;
And further that the proposed
amendments to the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended and Zoning By-law
1229 be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered
by Development Services Committee on June 21, 2005:
22. THORNHILL
HERITAGE DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW (16.11)
Phillip Carter of Phillip Carter and
Associates, Consultants, made a presentation on the status of the Thornhill
Heritage District Plan Review. Mr. Carter outlined the process and the key
issues identified:
-
administration
and enforcement
-
improved
communications about Heritage Conservation Districts
-
planning and landscaping
-
Yonge Street
-
roads and paths,
impacts of traffic
-
property values,
cost of preservation and energy
-
district boundary
The next steps will be to proceed to Phase
II, the preparation of a new conservation district plan for Thornhill, and
presentation of policies and guidelines to the public in the fall.
Marion Matthias, 33 Colborne Street, reminded the Committee of her involvement in many of the Thornhill
improvement projects, and she urged Markham to continue
to lead the way in Heritage Preservation. Ms. Matthias suggested that the Yonge Street
study should not determine the Heritage District, and that the tree
preservation by-law is an essential part of all Heritage Districts.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the presentation by Phillip Carter and Associates, Consultant, on
Phase One (Issue Identification) of the Thornhill Village Heritage Conservation
District Study, be received;
And that the deputation by Marion Matthias, with comments on the Thornhill
Heritage District Plan Review, be received;
And that the approach outlined in the Issues Identification Report be
endorsed in principle, to permit the advancement of the study to proceed to
Phase Two – Preparation of a New Heritage District Plan.
CARRIED
23. HIGHWAY # 7 STREETSCAPE STUDY (10.8)
Staff gave a brief update on the Highway 7 Streetscape Study, and the
emerging streetscape plan. The next steps will be to fine-tune the plans,
identify any BIA interest, identify improvement opportunities, and report back
to the Committee in the fall.
Committee requested consideration be given to providing a bicycle lane.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff presentation regarding the Highway # 7 Streetscape Study be
received.
CARRIED
24. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service
awards:
Alan Scott Currie, Building Inspector II,
Building Standards – 20 years
James Fitzpatrick, 1st Class
Firefighter, Fire and Emergency Services – 20 years
Janice Harrison, Manager, Contact Centre – 20
years
Robert Nicholson, Manager, Asset Management –
20 years
William Snowball, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire and
Emergency Services – 20 years
Aisha Ravalia, Tax Adjustments Clerk, Financial
Services – 10 years
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Development –
10 years
Peter Loukes, Director, Operations and Asset
Management – 10 years
Dave Speed, Senior Fire Prevention Officer,
Fire and Emergency Services – 10 years
H. James Jones, Regional Councillor, Council –
10 years
Chitra Jayakrishnan, Administrative Services
Coordinator, Printing, Clerk’s Dept. – 5 years
Doug Strong, Sr. Provincial Offences Officer I,
By-law Enforcement and Licensing – 5 years
Cheryl-Elaine Parker, Accounts Payable Clerk,
Financial Services – 5 years
Neal Unsworth, Parks Development Coordinator,
Planning and Urban Design – 3 years
James Allen, Chief Information Officer,
Information Technology Service – 3 years
25. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 16, 2005 (16.34) Minutes
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held
May 16,
2005, be received for information.
CARRIED
26. 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 June 21, 2005.
CARRIED
27. REPORT ON
INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 10, 2005, TO JUNE 1, 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 May 10, 2005 to June 1, 2005” and direct
staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the
report.
CARRIED
28. SHELL CANADA LIMITED, 8510 WOODBINE AVE
N/W CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7 AND WOODBINE AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT AN
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION (ZA
05 012130) (10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the
application submitted by Shell
Canada Limited for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit
redevelopment of the automobile service centre to include a car wash and
convenience store (File ZA 05 012130).
CARRIED
29. GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
BLOCKS 1 AND 3, PLAN 65M-3642
TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE
TOWN’S NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMERCIAL STRATEGY (OP 05
014796, ZA 05 014812) (10.3, 10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider Town initiated amendments to the Official
Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96 (OP 05 014796 and ZA 05 014812) to ensure
implementation of neighbourhood commercial uses on certain lands on the
northeast and northwest corners of Bur Oak Avenue and Greensborough Village
Circle, within the Greensborough Community (Planning District 40).
CARRIED
30. WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE
TOWN’S NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMERCIAL STRATEGY (OP 05
013998, ZA 05 014000) (10.3, 10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider Town initiated amendments to the Official
Plan and Zoning By-law 304-87 (OP 05 013998 and ZA 05 014000) to ensure
implementation of neighbourhood commercial uses on certain lands on the south
west corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Roy Rainey Avenue, within the Wismer Commons
Community.
CARRIED
31. 1606090 ONTARIO LIMITED, 78 AND 90 LEE AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
(19TM-05013) TO PERMIT
16 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA
05 013080, SU 05 013073)
(10.5, 10.7) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 05 013080)
and Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05013) (SU 05 013073) applications
submitted by 1606090 Ontario Limited to permit 16 single detached dwellings on
the properties located on the north side of Lee Avenue, between Brimley Road
and Noble Street, municipally known as 78 and 90 Lee Avenue.
CARRIED
32. NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC. AND
READ-EASTERN CAPITAL OFFSHORE
(CANADA) INC.
2860 DENISON STREET AND 2352 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT A TAKE-OUT
RESTAURANT USE (ZA 05 013454) (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment application (File
No. ZA 05 013454), by Neambsy Investments Inc./Read-Eastern Capital Offshore
(Canada) Inc., to permit a take-out restaurant use at 2860 Denison Street and
2352 Middlefield Road.
CARRIED
33. ANGUS GLEN COMMUNITY
TOWN INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO IMPLEMENT THE TOWN’S
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMERCIAL STRATEGY (ZA 05 014718)
(10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider a Town initiated amendment to Zoning By-law
177-96 to ensure implementation of neighbourhood commercial uses at the southwest
corner of Kennedy Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, in the Angus Glen community
(ZA 05 014718).
CARRIED
34. FAIRGLEN HOMES LIMITED
9765 KENNEDY ROAD, BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO PERMIT
18 SINGLE
DETACHED LOTS (SU 05 009324, ZA
05 009327) (10.5, 10.7) Report
Councillor
J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed development by
Fairglen Homes Limited at 9765 Kennedy Road, by nature of representing the owner, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Fairglen
Homes Ltd. for zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit
18 single detached lots at 9765 Kennedy Road, located east of Kennedy Road,
north of Bur Oak Avenue in the Berczy Village Community (SU 05
009324, ZA 05 009327).
CARRIED
35. JM HOSPITALITY INC. &
HDBB INVESTMENTS INC.
8221 WOODBINE AVENUE, N/E CORNER OF HIGHWAY #407
AND WOODBINE AVENUE, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A PHASED HOTEL
DEVELOPMENT (ZA 05 013331) (10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application
submitted by JM Hospitality Inc.
and HDBB Investments Inc. at the northeast corner of Highway #407 and Woodbine
Avenue to permit a phased Hotel
Development (ZA 05 013331).
CARRIED
36. KRASHNIK INVESTMENTS LTD.,
9833 HIGHWAY 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT RETAIL USES
(ZA 02 106449) (10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report
entitled “Preliminary Report - Krashnik Investments Ltd.,
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail uses at 9833 Highway
48,” be received;
And that a
Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 02 106449)
submitted by Krashnik Investments Ltd.
CARRIED
37. LANDS OWNED BY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
ADJACENT TO THE LEGACY
COMMUNITY
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY
407, WEST OF 9TH LINE
AND NORTH OF RUSSELL JARVIS
DRIVE, TOWN INITIATED
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REVIEW
OF THE
APPROPRIATENESS OF DENSITY
REDUCTION
(OP 05 013308) (10.3) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “Review of the appropriateness of density
reduction on lands adjacent to the Legacy Community, owned by the Ministry of
Transportation, located immediately south of Highway 407, west of 9th Line and
north of Russell Jarvis Drive”, be received;
And that a Public Meeting be held to
consider a Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment application (File No. OP 05 013308) to
limit development within twenty five metres of the south boundary of the lands
owned by the Ministry of Transportation, at the southwest corner of Highway 407 and 9th Line, to small
lot detached dwellings.
CARRIED
38. LYNZEY
INN HOTEL AND RETAIL STORES
1438670 ONTARIO INC.
159 AND 159A MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION (SC
05 010032) (10.6) Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Site Plan Control
application by 1438670 Ontario Inc. to construct a new mixed use building
containing a hotel and retail stores and redevelop the existing heritage
building at 159 and 159A Main Street, Unionville, be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the Owner shall
enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town containing all standard and
special provisions and requirements of Town departments and public agencies,
including the following:
a) payment of all applicable fees, recoveries,
development charges, parkland dedication (cash-in-lieu) and financial
obligations;
b) provision to restore the existing heritage
building as per an approved restoration plan to be prepared by the Owner to the
satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Planning; and
c) provision to assume the cost of producing and
installing a standard “Markham Remembered” interpretive plaque in a visible
location on the exterior of the building;
2. That
prior to the execution of the Site Plan Agreement, the Owner shall submit final
drawings (including restoration plan drawings for the existing heritage
building), and comply with all requirements of Town staff and authorized public
agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
3. That
the Owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Town of Markham for the heritage building on the
property;
4. That
the Owner shall obtain the necessary permit from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
prior to any development occurring on the site;
5. That
prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Owner shall obtain approval for
a by-law amendment to remove the Holding provision relating to the Hotel use on
the site;
6. And
that the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three (3) years
commencing June 21, 2005 in the event that the Owner does
not enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town during this period.
CARRIED
39. 2005 SECOND QUARTER UPDATE OF THE STREET NAME
RESERVE LIST (10.14) Report 1
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for
the second quarter of 2005.
CARRIED
40. LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LIMITED
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7 AND WEST OF
THE
MARKHAM BY-PASS IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING TO
REVISE THE LAND USE AND POLICY
REGIME
(OPA 05 011355, OPA 04 028705,
ZA 04 028706) (10.3, 10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
That the report dated June 21,
2005 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT -
Applications
by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited for Official Plan Amendment and
rezoning to revise the land use and policy regime for the lands south of Highway
7 and west of the Markham By-pass in the Cornell Community,” be received;
And that the applications be
referred back to staff for further discussion with the applicant based on the
principles outlined in the June 21, 2005 staff report;
And that staff be authorized
to schedule a Public Meeting to consider the applications
when
the issues outlined in the June 21, 2005 staff report have been addressed
to staff’s satisfaction.
CARRIED
41. WOODBINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
9921 WOODBINE AVENUE, SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A PRIVATE SCHOOL (SC
04 026265) (10.6) Report
Committee
directed that drawings of the proposal be presented at Council on June 28, 2005.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the application for site plan approval
submitted by the Woodbine Montessori School to permit a private school, on the
east side of Woodbine Avenue, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, municipally known
as 9921 Woodbine Avenue, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
- That
prior to final approval of the site plan and elevations, the Owner satisfy
the requirements of all Town Departments and external agencies and submit
revised site plans and elevations (as required to address outstanding
issues) and a tree preservation plan to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
2.
That the Owner
enter into a site plan agreement with the Town;
- That the
site plan agreement include provisions for the payment by the Owner of all
applicable fees, recoveries, development charges and cash in lieu of
parkland;
- That the
site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing
June 21, 2005, in the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan
agreement with the Town during that period.
- And that
the Owner provide an internal refuse storage area to the satisfaction of
the Waste Management Department.
- And that
the Owner obtain approval from the Building Department to determine the
adequacy of the existing on-site sewage system to accommodate the proposed
building.
- That the
design of the access to Woodbine Avenue be subject to Region of York requirements.
CARRIED
(Refer to Council minutes of June 28, 2005)
42. DANIELS SLV CORPORATION, SWAN LAKE
COMMUNITY
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BUR OAK
AVENUE AND
CHANCERY ROAD, BLOCKS 1- 4,
PLAN 65M-3482
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT 96 CONDOMINIUM
TOWNHOUSE UNITS (SC 04 028488)
(10.6) Report
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Development Services
Commission report entitled “Daniels SLV Corporation, Southwest corner
of Bur Oak Avenue and Chancery Road, Swan Lake community, Blocks 1- 4, Plan
65M-3482, Application for site plan approval to permit 96 condominium townhouse
units” be received;
And that the application
submitted by Daniels SLV Corporation for site plan approval to permit 96
condominium townhouse units on Blocks 1- 4, Plan 65M-3482 at the southwest
corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Chancery
Road within the Swan Lake community, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. That final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.
2. That the Owner comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services.
3. That the Owner enter into an
agreement with Swan Lake Village Condominium Corporation granting permission
for the proposed development to drain into the internal storm and sanitary
systems.
4. That the Owner enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special
provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies.
5.
That the site
plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 7, 2005
in the event a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
And that Daniels SLV Corporation be granted servicing
allocation for 96 units, from the existing Town reserve (322 units).
CARRIED
43. SIERRA LANE TOWN VILLAS INC., SWAN
LAKE COMMUNITY
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUR OAK
AVENUE AND SWAN
PARK ROAD, BLOCKS 16 - 20,
PLAN 65M-3482
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT 163 CONDOMINIUM
TOWNHOUSE UNITS (SC 05 007146)
(10.6) Report
Victor Pitt, 32 Augusta Drive Way, advised that he has resolved his concerns regarding this
proposal, and has no objection.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the deputation by Victor Pitt, advised
that he has no objection to the application by Sierra Lane Town Villas Inc., be
received;
And that the Development
Services Commission report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Sierra Lane Town Villas Inc. - Southeast
corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Swan Park Road, Swan Lake community, Blocks 16 -
20, Plan 65M-3482, Application for site plan approval to permit 163 condominium
townhouse units” be received;
And that the application
submitted by Sierra Lane Town Villas Inc. for site plan approval to permit a 163 unit
condominium townhouse development on Blocks 16 - 20, Plan 65M-3482 at the
southeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and
Swan Park Road within the Swan Lake community, be approved in part (82 units) subject to the
following conditions:
1. That final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.
2. That the Owner comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services.
3. That the Owner enter into an
agreement with the Swan Lake Village Condominium
Corporations granting permission for the proposed development to drain into the
internal storm and sanitary systems.
4. That the Owner submit an
application to and obtain all required variance approvals from the Committee of
Adjustment.
5. That the Owner enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special
provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies.
6.
That the site
plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 21,
2005 in the event a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
And that Sierra Lane Town Villas Inc. be granted servicing
allocation for 82 units (Phase
1) from the existing Town reserve (322 units);
And that Sierra Lane Town Villas Inc. (Phase 2) be
granted a servicing allocation of 81 units, such
allocation to be from the total allocation available for the Swan Lake Secondary
Plan area, contingent on York Region confirming its acceptance of
Markham’s
proposed flow control option, as
discussed in the February 15, 2005 report on Servicing Allocation from the
Director of Engineering and
the Director of Planning and
Urban Design
(hereafter referred to as the “flow control option”);
And that the applicant agree to pay their
proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering;
And that site plan approval
for Phase 2 be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services, to
be issued once the Region confirms its acceptance of the flow control
option;
And
that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing
allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development.
CARRIED
44. LEBOVIC
ENTERPRISES
REQUEST TO LOCATE A STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT
POND SERVING A PROPOSED
STOUFFVILLE RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION, WITHIN THE MARKHAM TOWN
BOUNDARIES
(5.3) Report
Lloyd Cherniack, representing the
applicant, Lebovic Enterprises, spoke against the staff recommendation to deny
the request. Mr. Cherniak stated the applicant is prepared to make a $500,000
contribution to the Markham-Stouffville Hospital.
Committee considered the possibility of
negotiation, and that a contribution for improvements to the Rouge Park may be
more appropriate.
Discussions included the protection of the
woodlot by the Regional By-law, cooperation with Whitchurch-Stouffville to
resolve past infrastructure problems, maintenance of the storm water pond, and
the amount of Development Charges and taxes that can potentially be realized
from this parcel of land. It was suggested that other options for location of
the infrastructure should be explored first.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the deputation by Lloyd Cherniack,
representing the applicant, Lebovic Enterprises, in support of the application,
be received;
And that the application by Lebovic
Enterprises for a stormwater management pond, be deferred to allow for a meeting
with Regional Councillor J. Heath and other interested Council members, the
applicant, and representative of Whitchurch-Stouffville and Rouge Park.
CARRIED
45. LOAD RESTRICTION EXEMPTION – 19TH AVENUE (5.10) Report
Richard Tranquada of Sernas
Associates, and Mike McLean, both representing the applicants, Lebovic
Enterprises and Fieldgate Developments, explained the need for a load
restriction exemption on 19th Avenue, to facilitate the transfer of
earth fill material from development sites on Reesor Road to a site on the 9th
Line, all located within the boundaries of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Staff discussed the volume
of traffic involved, potential impacts on residents and roads infrastructure,
and repair costs. Alternate routes and TRCA comments were reviewed, and it was
suggested that an attempt be made to negotiate a compromise with TRCA.
The Ward Councillor advised
that he had spoken to residents along the route about their concerns, and he
cannot support the request.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
That the deputation by Richard Tranquada of Sernas Associates, and Mike
McLean, both representing the applicants, Lebovic Enterprises and Fieldgate
Developments, in support of the application, be received;
And that the request by Lebovic Enterprises and Fieldgate
Developments for load restriction exemptions on 19th Avenue, be deferred to allow staff to work with representatives of the
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and TRCA for a compromise in the travel routes.
CARRIED
46. CITY
OF KITCHENER, RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF KITCHNER REGARDING
FEDERATION
OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES
BROWNFIELD FINANCING
(13.12.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the correspondence dated June 6, 2005,
from the City of Kitchener, advising of the resolution of the Council of the
City of Kitchener requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to revise the
appropriate Provincial legislation to allow all regional tier municipalities to
participate in community improvement activities, be received.
CARRIED
47. REQUEST FROM MILT FARROW, CHAIR OF THE
BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT
COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (10.7)
Staff was requested to confirm to
Councillor J. Webster if similar clauses are applied to subdivisions in
Cornell.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
That the memorandum to Development Services Committee
dated, June 21, 2005, entitled “Request from Milt Farrow, Chair of the
Buttonville Airport Community Committee, for a notification clause in
subdivision agreements relating to Buttonville Municipal Airport” be received;
And that the Buttonville Airport Community Committee
report back to staff to identify the specific draft plans of subdivision within
the Town that may be affected by aircraft noise from Buttonville Airport;
And that staff prepare an appropriate condition of
draft plan approval, and a notification clause to include in future subdivision
agreements, for the draft plans of subdivision to be identified by the
Buttonville Airport Community Committee.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
48. PART A, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (16.0)
Concern was expressed that issues are being
dealt with in Part A sessions that are beyond its intended jurisdiction.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Clerk and Planning staff be
directed to bring forward guidelines for Part A sessions of Development
Services Committee meetings, in the fall.
CARRIED
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IN CAMERA
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
Development Services Committee recess in-camera at 4:09 p.m. to consider legal matters.
CARRIED
49. LEGAL
MATTER (8.0)
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Committee rise from in-camera at 4:30 p.m. and report out at Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2005.
CARRIED
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PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
Councillor A. Chiu
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V. Shuttleworth, Director
of Planning and Urban Design
S. Bordone, Development
Technician
G. Day, Planner
B. Karumanchery, Senior
Project Coordinator
N. Surti, Planner
S. Kitagawa, Acting
Senior Project Coordinator
T. Williams, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee
Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the
hour of 7:25
p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor
G. McKelvey in the Chair.
50. 1612861 ONTARIO LIMITED, 361 JOHN STREET
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A BANQUET HALL
FACILITY
(ZA 04 029181, SC 04 029182)
(10.5, 10.6)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan
Approval application (Files ZA 04 029181, SC 04 029182) submitted by 1612861
Ontario Limited to permit a Banquet Hall Facility at 361 John Street.
Committee was advised that 56 notices
were mailed on June 1, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 31,
2005. There were no
written submissions received.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the
proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues, which include
a parking shortfall, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments, and
modifications to the exterior façade. Staff are recommending referral back to
staff, to address the issues identified.
Joanne Barnett agent for the applicant, 1612861
Ontario Limited, advised that they will continue to work with staff to resolve the
issues.
There were no comments from the audience with
respect to this application.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
And that the report from the
Development Services Commission report dated March 1, 2005, entitled “Applications for Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Approval by 1612861 Ontario Limited to permit a banquet
hall facility at 361 John Street, Thornhill”, be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 21, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendment to
By-law 77-73, as amended, be received;
And that the application be
referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
51. 1297482 ONTARIO LIMITED, 7713 KENNEDY ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A 4-STOREY APARTMENT
BUILDING
(OP 05 012450, ZA 05 008482)
(10.5, 10.6)
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with
respect to the proposed development by 1297482
for a 4-storey apartment building by nature of representing the owner of
an adjoining property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
(Files OP 05 012450, ZA 05 008482) submitted by 1297482 Ontario Limited to
permit a 4-storey apartment building at 7713 Kennedy Road.
Committee was advised that 30
notices were mailed on June 1, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 30,
2005. There were no
written submissions received.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the
proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Committee had comments regarding access to Kennedy Road, configuration of the building and
relationship to the adjacent proposal by the applicant.
John Heaven, 14 Springfield Drive, discussed his concerns for this proposal and
also for the following proposal for 19 single lots. His concerns include increased
traffic, the incompatibility of the proposed lot size with the existing large
lots in the area, the preservation of mature trees, and the character of
neighbourhood as an older, large-lot community.
Staff responded to comments advising that the
tree preservation and traffic issues will be reviewed. Committee discussed
coordinating development of the area with other land owners.
Alan Lai, the applicant for 1297482 Ontario
Limited, advised that he has spoken to one property owner, but the other owners
do not have development plans at this time.
Committee considered that the apartment
building may have less impact on the neighbourhood than a potential commercial
development would have.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the deputations by John
Heaven with concerns, and by Alan Lai, applicant, regarding Files OP 05 012450,
ZA 05 008482) submitted by 1297482 Ontario Limited, be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 21, 2005, with respect to “1297482 Ontario Limited,
Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan
Approval to permit a 4-storey apartment building containing 16 units at 7713
Kennedy Road, on the east side of Kennedy Road, south of 14th
Avenue”, be received;
And that the applications be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
52. 1297482 ONTARIO LIMITED, SOUTH OF 14TH
AVENUE,
EAST OF KENNEDY ROAD, WEST OF
CHIAVATTI DRIVE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-05001) TO PERMIT 19
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
(ZA 05 008640, SU 05 008628)
(10.5, 10.7)
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with
respect to the proposed development by 1297482
for 19 single detached dwellings by nature of representing the owner of
an adjoining property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment and Plan of
Subdivision applications (Files ZA 05 008640, SU 05 008628) submitted by
1297482 Ontario Limited to permit 19 single detached dwellings, south of 14th
Avenue, east of Kennedy Road, at the west end of Chiavatti Drive.
Committee was advised that 104
notices were mailed on June 1, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 30, 2005. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the
proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues, including compatibility
of lot sizes, requirement for a tree inventory and preservation plan, and servicing
allocation.
John Heaven, 14 Springfield Drive, had spoken on the previous application for a
4-storey apartment building, and had indicated his concerns for this proposal.
His concerns include increased traffic, the incompatibility of the proposed lot
size with the existing large lots in the area, the preservation of mature
trees, and the character of neighbourhood as an older, large-lot community.
Tony Vario, 15 Chiavatti Drive, stated his opposition to the proposal, with
respect to the lot widths and traffic. Mr. Vario requested that Chiavetti Drive not be extended, and that construction traffic
use the entrance from Kennedy Road.
Committee discussed the proposed dwelling size
and value, and suggested the number of lots may need to be reduced in order to
make the lots a compatible size.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
And that the deputation by
John Heaven and Tony Vario, with concerns regarding Files ZA 05 008640, SU 05
008628) submitted by 1297482 Ontario Limited, be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 21, 2005, with respect to “1297482 Ontario Limited,
Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05001)
to permit 19 singe detached dwellings located on lands south of 14th
Avenue, east of Kennedy Road, at the west end of Chiavatti Drive”, be received;
And that the applications be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned
at the hour of 9:15
p.m.