M I N U T E S
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2001-04-03
Meeting No. 7
PART A
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J.
Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
L.
Irvine, Manager, Urban Design
S.
Heaslip, Project Co-ordinator
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:15 p.m. in the Canada
Room with Regional Councillor T. Wong in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST
0. NATURAL FEATURES DISCUSSION
FILE 10.0
Linda
Irvine, Manager of Urban Design, made a presentation regarding a proposed
by-law for natural features preservation. Past discussions were reviewed, and
plans of action were discussed, including town-wide or scoped by-law options.
Staff recommended that public input be assessed prior to the scope being
determined. Council requested further information regarding costs involved,
including additional staffing, and how Toronto and Misissauga deal with this
matter.
Marion
Mathias, 33 Colborne St., Thornhill, indicated support for an extensive
preservation program. Glen Baron, 251
Helen Avenue, also indicated support.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
staff proceed with the Natural Features Preservation project on the basis of a
scoped by-law, and provide a further report for Committee discussion prior to
public involvement.
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The
Development Services Committee recessed at 1:00 p.m. and re-convened at the
hour of 1:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PART B
Attendance
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Councillor A.
Chiu
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J.
Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J.
Baird, Director of Planning
A.
Brown, Director of Engineering
R.
Blake, Senior Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
J. Baird,
Director of Planning
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
T. Lambe,
Manager, Policy Planning
G. McKnight,
Senior Planner
E. Valente,
Zoning Supervisor
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers with Regional Councillor T. Wong in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST - none declared at this time
1. GREAT
WEST LIFE, 27 ALLSTATE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING
FILE: 10.6
Thomas
Tampold, of Shore Tilbe Irwin Architects, presented elevations and site plans
for the proposed office building.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
approval authority for the site plan application submitted by Great West Life,
for an office building at 27 Allstate Parkway, be delegated to the Commissioner
of Development Services.
2. THE
ALEXANDER BROWN HOUSE, 8980 WOODBINE AVE.
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to
designate the Alexander Brown House, 8980 Woodbine Avenue under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements of the Act; and
- prepare the Designation by-law for this
property.
3. THE
JOHN ROBINSON HOUSE, 4 WISMER PLACE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to
designate the John Robinson House at 4 Wismer Place under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements of the Act; and
- prepare the Designation by-law for this
property.
4. THE
REESOR-JARVIS HOUSE, 12 WISMER PLACE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to
designate the Reesor-Jarvis House at 12 Wismer Place under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements of the Act; and
- prepare the Designation by-law for this
property.
5. THE
WILLIAM MORRISON HOUSE AND COBBLERS COTTAGE
12 BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT WEST
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate
the William Morrison House and Cobblers Cottage at 12 Buttonville Crescent West
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements of the Act; and
- prepare the Designation by-law for this
property.
6. THE
PHILLIPS-TEASDALE HOUSE
4 ALEXANDER HUNTER PLACE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
FILE: 16.11.3
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to
designate the Phillips-Teasdale House at 4 Alexander Hunter Place under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements of the Act; and
- prepare the Designation by-law for this
property.
7. F.
BULBULIA, 4813 FOURTEENTH AVENUE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR A DAY-CARE CENTRE (SC.00-241721)
FILE: 10.6
RECOMMENDATION:
That the application for Site Plan Approval
(SC.00-241721) submitted by F. Bulbulia for a new day-care centre at 4813
Fourteenth Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner enter into a site plan
agreement with the Town;
2. That site plan approval lapse after a
period of three (3) years commencing April 3, 2001, in the event that a site
plan agreement is not executed within that period;
3. That the site plan agreement provide
for payment by the owner of all applicable fees, recoveries and development
charges;
4. That the site plan agreement contain
provisions for satisfying the requirements of Town departments and authorized
public agencies; and
5. That prior to execution of the site
plan agreement, the owner shall submit final site plan, elevation and landscape
drawings, complying with all requirements of the Town and authorized public
agencies, prepared to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development
Services.
8. KNOB HILL FARMS (BURGER KING), 3088
HIGHWAY 7
GROUND SIGN VARIANCE
(01-100944)
FILE: 2.16.2
Dominic Rotundo, representing the applicant,
provided photographs and described the changes to the original application for
sign variance. He advised the window signs had been removed and the directional
signs had been changed to meet the Town's requirements. The Committee expressed
concern that the conditions should not be of a temporary nature.
RECOMMENDATION:
That application # 01-100944 submitted by
Knob Hill Farms (Burger King) for a ground sign variance to increase the
maximum permitted sign area per face and total sign area, at 3088 Highway 7, be
approved, subject to the applicant providing a written agreement or undertaking
that ensures the following conditions will be on a permanent basis:
- pylon
signs shall not be located on Lunar Crescent
- window
signs shall not be permitted
- the read-o-graph may be backlit, but
it shall not be electronic, with moving letters or flashing lights
- the sign on the canopy on the north
side of the building shall be removed and shall not be replaced
- the
cardboard signage on the lampposts shall be removed, and shall not be
permitted.
9. CORNERSTONE CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH
4757 FOURTEENTH AVE., ZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATIONS FOR A PLACE OF
WORSHIP (ZO-97-069, SC 01 102983)
FILES: 10.5, 10.6
Staff reviewed that many public meetings and
information sessions have been held regarding this application. Numerous
consultant and staff reviews and reports had also been done. Staff advised
dramatic changes would have to be made to the application to meet the Town's
requirements, and that every effort has been made to encourage the applicant to
compromise, without success. The applicants have appealed Council's lack of a
decision on this matter to the Ontario Municipal Board, and the purpose of the
meeting today is to define a position for the Town at the OMB hearing.
Michael Vaughan, solicitor, and Michael
Manett, were in attendance representing the applicant.
10. BOX
GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS (TACC CONSTRUCTION)
NORTH OF FOURTEENTH AVE, WEST OF REESOR ROAD
PROPOSED LAND CONVEYANCE FROM ORC (B/07/01)
FILE: 10.12
Staff explained the significance of this
consent application, to the Box Grove Secondary Plan and the possible future
Markham by-pass. If the Committee of Adjustment approves the application, it
would be beneficial to recommend
certain conditions for the Committee of Adjustment's consideration.
These conditions, if attached to the approval, would have to be fulfilled prior
to the consent being completed.
Ashmore Reesor, 8042 Reesor Road, addressed
the Committee with respect to his efforts to purchase land from ORC.
David Stewart, representing Box Grove Hill
Developments indicated no objection to the proposed conditions.
Joe Classodonte, representing Ontario Realty
Corp. (ORC), explained the location and purpose of the land severance, and
reviewed their ongoing discussions with Mr. Reesor. He advised an Environmental
Assessment 'bump-up' request had been made, and he confirmed the land to be conveyed for road purposes
would be paid for by TACC.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Committee of Adjustment be advised that in the event Application B/07/01 to
permit the conveyance from Ontario Realty Corporation to Box Grove Hill
Developments Inc. of a 16.204 hectare (40 acre) landlocked parcel north of 14th
Avenue and West of Reesor Road, in Part of Lots 7 and 8 Concession 9, is
approved, that the following conditions apply:
1. That
the lands to be conveyed be taken into the same title as the adjacent lands
owned by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., so that no new lot is created;
2. That
the final survey demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
in consultation with the Region of York and the Ministry of Transportation that
the lands to be conveyed will not interfere with the protection of a corridor
to accommodate the future alignment of the proposed Town Arterial Road
(possible Markham By-pass Link) north and west of the CPR Havelock Line in this general area, and that the line of
severance be revised if necessary prior to finalization of the consent;
3. That
the Applicant make arrangements with ORC to have the corridor to accommodate
the possible future alignment of the proposed Town Arterial Road (Markham
By-pass Link) conveyed to the Town at no cost, or provide other arrangements
for the road to be secured to the satisfaction of the Town, prior to
finalization of the consent.
4. Conveyance
to the Town of Markham of a 3 metre road widening across the Reesor Road
frontage of the lands to be retained; and
5. Payment
of all outstanding realty taxes (or payments in lieu of realty taxes) and local
improvement charges owing to date against both the subject and retained
parcels.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held April 10, 2001 to add the following:
"And further that staff be requested to
review the transfer of the valley lands plus an additional buffer beyond the 10
metres and that staff consult with the Ontario Realty Corporation and report
back to the Development Services Committee on April 17th."
11. NIVLOG INVESTMENTS LTD., 7333 WOODBINE
AVE.
REZONING, SITE PLAN, AND SIGN
VARIANCE FOR OFFICE &
RESTAURANT COMPLEX
(ZA.00-243278 & SC.00-243284)
FILES: 10.5, 10.6, 2.16.2
That
application ZA.00-243278 to
amend Zoning By-law 108-81 submitted
by Nivlog Investments Ltd. to permit a restaurant/office complex at 7333
Woodbine Avenue be approved, and the implementing By-law attached
as Appendix ‘A’ to the April 3, 2001 Development Services Committee Report, be
enacted;
And that the
corresponding application for Site
Plan Approval SC.00-243284 be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1.
That the owner enter
into a site plan agreement with the Town;
2.
That site plan approval
lapse after a period of three (3) years commencing April 3, 2001, in
the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
3.
That the site plan
agreement provide for payment by the owner of all applicable fees, recoveries
and development charges;
4.
That the site plan
agreement contain provisions for satisfying the requirements of Town
departments and authorized public agencies; and
5.
That prior to execution
of the site plan agreement, the owner shall submit final site plan, elevation
and landscape drawings, complying with all requirements of the Town and
authorized public agencies, prepared to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services.
And
further, that a sign variance be approved to permit signage types, locations
and dimensions as identified on the final site plan and elevations.
12. WATER ALLOCATION UPDATE
FILES: 10.5, 10.6
Staff provided an explanation of the
water allocation status.
RECOMMENDATION:
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13. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS
FILE: 12.2.6
The following
employees were acknowledged, and presented with service awards:
William
Johnston - 1st Class Firefighter, Fire Department - 25 Years
David Moore -
Captain, Fire Department - 20 years
Warren Watson
- Fitness Coordinator, Markham Community Centre - 15 years
Robert Hisey -
Sweep Operator, Roads Maintenance - 15 years
Timothy Lambe
- Manager, Research and Area Planning, Planning Department - 15 years
Judie
Ellsmere-Poole - Registration Supervisor, Recreation Services - 10 years
Terry Fowler,
Parks Labourer/Driver, Parks Maintenance & Construction - 10 years
John Ferrara -
Engineering Technician, Engineering Department - 10 years
14. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES AND
NOTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2001, FEBRUARY
28, 2001, AND MARCH 14, 2001
FILE: 16.11
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the Heritage Markham Committee minutes and notes, dated February 14, February
28, and March 14, 2001, be received.
15. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE
MINUTES, FEBRUARY 21, 2001
FILE: 16.39
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Main
Street Markham Committee minutes, dated February 21, 2001, be received.
16. PETRO-CANADA, HWY 7 AT OVIDA AND HWY 48
MINUTES OF MARKHAM
SUBCOMMITTEE, MARCH 6, 2001
FILE: 10.0
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
following recommendation of the Markham Subcommittee, at its meeting held on
March 6, 2001, regarding Petro-Canada properties at Highway 7 at Ovida Drive,
and Highway 7 at Highway 48, be endorsed:
That Town of
Markham staff continue negotiations with Petro-Canada representatives for
development of properties at Highway 7 at Ovida Drive, and Highway 7 at Highway
48.
17. TWINNING WITH WUHAN CITY, CHINA
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ZHONG BIN,
FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE
FILE 10.0
18. ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION
TRIDEL BUILDERS INC. , 7095 AND 7051 BAYVIEW AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING AND SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATIONS FOR APARTMENT
BUILDING (OPA 98 228847; ZO 98 228853; SP 98 228856)
FILES: 10.3, 10.5, 10.6 13.13
Councillor
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the Ontario Municipal Board
Decision regarding the Tridel proposal at 7095 and 7051 Bayview Avenue, by nature
of having represented the present owner of the lands (not Tridel), and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Marion
Mathias, 33 Colborne St., Thornhill, advised she had attended the OMB hearing,
and had concerns regarding the dedication of the valleylands buffer, and the
precedent being set by the OMB. Staff advised they will review the details of
the dedication and provide information to the Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence from John Dawson of
McCarthy Tetrault, dated March 9 and March 30, 2001, and from Barnet Kusser of
Weir Foulds, dated March 26 and March 30, 2001, be received for information;
And that the staff report dated April 3,
2001, summarizing the Ontario Municipal Board decision relating to the
application by Tridel Builders Inc. for Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and
Site Plan Control to permit an eight-storey apartment building be received for
information.
19. SERENA
PROPERTIES LTD., 197 LANGSTAFF ROAD E.
REZONING APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW
TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOBILE STORAGE COMPOUND (ZA.01-101358)
FILE: 10.5
Some Committee members expressed concern for
the numerous car storage lots in the area, the effect on the neighbours, and
the hazardous traffic situation at the corner. It was also noted that work on
the property had preceeded approvals. The Committee directed that a Stop Work
Order be issued, and applicable penalties be applied.
Max Sherman, of Macroplan Limited,
representing the applicant, indicated support for the staff recommendation. He
advised work on the property had been done due to the owner's lack of
understanding.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff investigate any development on the
subject property, 197 Langstaff Road E, that has been done without proper
approvals, and issue any appropriate Stop Work Orders and apply applicable
penalties.
And that a Public Meeting be held to consider
the rezoning application (ZA.01-101358) by Serena Properties Limited at 197
Langstaff Road East.
20. ARAYA INVESTMENT CORP, THE GALLERIA SHOPS
111 TIMES AVE. OFFICIAL PLAN
AND REZONING APPLICATIONS
FOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT (OP 00 246207, ZA 00 246212)
FILE: 10.3, 10.5
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the
applications by Araya Investment Corp. for an Official Plan Amendment (OP
00 246207) and Rezoning (ZA 00 246212) to permit
a 2,259m2 (24,327 sq. ft.) retail commercial development at the
south east corner of Times Avenue and Highway 7.
21. SITE
PLAN AND MINOR APPLICATIONS
APPROVED UNDER BY-LAW 216-93
FILES: 10.6
RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with Site Plan Approval
Delegation By-law 216-93, the Commissioner of Development Services has approved
the following applications:
- Neamsby Investments (Loomis Courier), 95
Micro Court;
- Manson Investments Limited, Zurit Holdings
Limited, Crestglade Investments Limited,
65M- 3418, Blocks 124, 125, 127
and 128;
- 75 Frontenac Portfolio Incorporated
(Menkes), 25 Centurian Drive;
- Bayview Golf and Country Club Limited, 25
Fairway Heights Drive;
- Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GO
Station), 7970 Kennedy Road;
- York Region District School Board, Milliken
Mills High School, 7552 Kennedy Road;
-
Logos Baptist Church, 133 Old Kennedy Road;
- Sunoco Incorporated, 7635 Markham Road;
- York Catholic District School Board, St.
Robert's Catholic School, 8101 Leslie Street;
- Tyco Electronics Canada Limited, 20 Esna
Park Drive;
- Tina and Charles Martin, 29 Albert Street;
- Carol Mikos, 1 Orchard Street;
In accordance with Site Plan Approval
Delegation By-law 216-93, the Minor Applications Committee approved the
following applications:
- Colridge Holdings Incorporated (Royal Pine
Homes), Woodbine Avenue, south of 16th Ave.;
- 1142373 Ontario Limited, 8500-8502 Woodbine
Avenue.
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The Committee
recessed into Development Services Committee "In-camera" to discuss a
confidential land matter, at 3:45 p.m.
The Committee rose
from "In-camera" and reported, at 4:15 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff
presentation regarding a confidential land matter be received.
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ADJOURNMENT
The
Development Services Committee recessed at the hour of 4:15 p.m. and reconvened
at the hour of 7:05 p.m.
Public
Meeting
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J.
Baird, Director of Planning
G.
Whicher, Assistant Town Solicitor
B.
Crews, Manager, Special Projects
S.
Heaslip, Project Co-ordinator
L.
Duoba, Project Co-ordinator
G.
Singer, Planner II
D.
Miller, Planner
M.
Urquhart, Planner
R.
Tadmore, Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers with Regional Councillor T. Wong in the Chair.
22. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOURS
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
FILE: 10.5 (Bob Crews, ext. 3600)
Gord
Whicher, Assistant Town Solicitor, and Bob Crews, Manager of Special Projects,
were in attendance, and gave a brief summary of the proposed amendments.
There
were no comments from the public with respect to this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence dated March 30, 2001, from Jeffrey J. Wilker of Thomson Rogers,
on behalf of Adults Only Video, be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 with
respect to the proposed amendments to By-laws # 73-86, # 74-86 and # 75-86, be
received;
And
that the proposed amendments to By-laws # 73-86, # 74-86 and # 75-86, to delete
references to adult goods from the definition of Adult Entertainment Parlour,
be enacted without further notice.
23. NORTH
AMERICAN PROPERTY GROUP, 9TH
LINE AND HIGHWAY 7
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (Z0.98225815)
FILE: 10.5 (Scott Heaslip, ext. 3140)
Scott
Heaslip, Project Co-ordinator, made a presentation regarding the proposal, and
reviewed the issues of concern that had been identified. He advised the
applicant has appealed these applications to the Ontario Municipal Board, due
to Council's lack of decision, and that the purpose of this Public Meeting is
to obtain public input to assist Council in coming to a position in regards to
the applications and the OMB Appeal.
Ronald Richards, representing the applicant,
reviewed the proposal and it's modifications since it was submitted three years
ago, advising Canadian Tire is no longer a potential tenant. He stated a public
opinion poll of 405 homes last year indicated 70% of residents supported the
proposed development. Terry Coglin, President of North American Property Group,
gave a presentation comparing this proposal with a similar development in
Florida.
The
following members of the public spoke, expressing opposition:
-
Roger Moore, 61 Oak Lea Circle
- Peter
Monette, 5 Rose Way
-
Gary Atkins, President of the Cornell Ratepayers Association
-
Bill Swett, 33 Oak Lea Circle
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Jennifer Iliffe, 12 Elm Lea Street
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Ted Nasimok, 5 Reginald Crescent
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S. Wai Yeung, 9 Natalie Court
-
Jim Grice, 34 Oak Lea Circle
-
Ira Keay, 17 Rose Way
-
Tim Coleman, 8792 Ninth Line
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Ray Hanton, 6 Elm Lea Street
-
Sandy Sharples, Church Street
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Clive Von Field, Oak Lea Circle
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Andrew Moore, 97 Senator Reesor's Drive
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Bruce Band, 16 Elm Lea Street
-
W. Burger, Worsley Court
Their
concerns included: traffic congestion; the train; access; decrease of property
values; drainage from parking lot; the possibility that the mall would not be
successful; the effects on the Hospital, Versa Care, and Participation House;
and that proposed landscaping would not be a sufficient buffer. Opinions were
expressed that the area is considered a good, quiet place to raise a
family, a Big Box development is not
supported, and that more information needs to be provided from the applicant.
The
Committee acknowledged the strong commitment and efforts of both the Town and
residents to develop the Cornell Secondary Plan, and to protect the established
lifestyle. The Committee directed that the public be notified when this matter
is brought forward for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence from Dave Adams, Colin Alston, Roger, Anne, Brett, and Kent
Moore, Kerry Hittinger, Murray and Paulette King, Bob and Tricia Majowicz,
Bruce M. Band, Margaret Carr, Peter Reid, Mike Wulkan, Weir & Foulds
(solicitors on behalf of 1440106 Ontario Inc.) Heather Abernethy, Joan Kivell,
Valerie and Dean Pezzin, and Pat and Bruce Wilson, be received;
That
the record of the Public Meeting held on April 3, 2001 for the applications for
proposed amendments to the Official Plan and zoning bylaw, submitted by North
American Property Group to permit commercial development at 9th Line
and Highway 7, be received;
And
that the proposals be referred back to staff for further evaluation in a
report.
24. COMMERCIAL
LANDS WITHIN BY-LAW 1507
WOODBINE AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 7
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
FILES 10.3, 10.5 (Mavis Urquhart, ext. 2232)
Mavis
Urquhart, Planner, gave a presentation regarding the proposed Official Plan
amendments and zoning by-law amendments, as a result of Town-initiated Interim
Control.
Paul
Didur, architect, Steve Zakim, solicitor, and Mike Pugliese, owner, made a
presentation of the site plan proposal for a Michael-Angelos supermarket and
plaza on the former Knob Hill Farms property.
Ian
Lord, solicitor with Weir & Foulds, represented the owner of the land west
of Woodbine Avenue, which is subject to a development application for a hotel.
He requested development of both sides of Woodbine Avenue be considered in the
same time frame, to facilitate joint resolution of traffic and stormwater
management issues. Mr. Lords displayed TRCA mapping showing the flood lines for
the area.
Al
Sikorski, 10 Hughson Drive, expressed concern for traffic on Lunar Crescent,
and that more community information needs to be provided. With respect to the
site plan proposal, he stated concerns with the commercial density,
illumination, shadowing by the proposed 5-storey office building, and that
24-hour stores should be avoided.
Richard
Christie, 18 Wynford Drive, Toronto, # 605A, President of Bowood Properties,
spoke in opposition to the proposal, and requested that Clause 4 of the staff
recommendation, with respect to his property, be deleted.
Paul
Paglialunga, of G. Griffiths & Associates, represented Shutar Canada, and
requested their interest in the property be noted.
Bill
Alder, 9 Lunar Crescent, requested consideration be given to closing Lunar
Crescent, and discussed ongoing problems related to Burger King. With respect
to the site plan presentation by Michael-Angelos, he had concerns regarding the
loading zone, the height of the parking structure, noise from roof-top air
conditioners, and fence and tree buffering adjacent to residential areas.
The
Committee clarified that the site plan application is not the subject of this
Public Meeting. The ward councillor advised a Community Information meeting had
recently been held, a meeting has been arranged with representatives of Burger
King, and that the process to close Lunar Crescent will begin shortly.
Cindy
Smith, 7 Lunar Crescent, expressed concern for office building, and for the
driveway from the residential street shown on the site plan proposal.
Joan
Dougall, 36 Blackwell Court, expressed concern for the site plan proposal, and
requested long-term commitments for plantings and signs be required. Ms.
Dougall referred to neon signs at the First Markham Place. The Committee
requested staff to review that situation and provide information back to the
Committee.
The
Committee discussed at length the concerns raised.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence from Dora Yang, Cindy and Terry Smith, Bram Zinmand on behalf of
Hwy 7 and Lunar Developments Ltd., and Michael Tam, be received.
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on April 3, 2001 for the
applications for proposed amendments to the Official Plan (revised 1987) and
amendments to Zoning By-law 1507, as amended (File Numbers: OP 01 101678; ZA 01
101681; ZA 01 101691; OP 01 101707; ZA 01 101715 and OP 01 101717) be received;
And
that Clause # 4 of the staff report dated February 20, 2001, to designate lands
on the north east corner of Lunar Crescent and Highway 7, be deleted;
And
that staff coordinate resolution of transportation and TRCA issues, with
property owners of east and west sides of Woodbine Avenue;
And
that the proposal be referred back to staff for further evaluation in a report,
to be presented to the Development Services Committee.
25. TRAKS COMMUNICATIONS
65 UNIONVILLE GATE AND 21 MAIN
STREET UNIONVILLE SOUTH
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT TWO AUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIPS (ZA.00-229285)
FILE: 10.5 (Robert Tadmore,
ext. 6810)
Robert
Tadmore, Planner, made a presentation of the proposal.
Rick Merrill,
of Page & Steele Architects, displayed the site plan and reviewed the
proposal, explaining proposed phases of development. Jim Stewart, Cosburn
Patterson Mather Engineering, discussed the drainage ditch, and advised that
the man-made ditch has been approved for enclosure by the TRCA
Craig Riley,
of Markville Ford, reviewed the concerns addressed in his written submission.
Glenn Baron,
251 Helen Avenue, had concerns regarding the three water courses that merge on
the site, and flow into the Rouge River. He displayed photographs illustrating
flooding on the subject property.
John
MacKenzie, 373A Wilson Avenue, represented the Save the Rouge Valley System. He
discussed the commitments made to the SRVS, and the efforts made to protect the
Rouge.
Shelley
Bourne, Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association, spoke against the proposal.
She expressed concerns regarding piping the stream, and the bulrushes that had
been cut down
Tupper
Wheatley, Milne Park Conservation Association, presented 13 pictures of the
stream on the site, and expressed concerns.
Annie
McKinnon, 91 Main Street, represented the Village of Unionville Property Owners
Association. She expressed concerns for traffic and noise, and submitted
written questions. Staff agreed to review her questions and provide a response.
Donald Hindson, Solicitor, Cattanach Hindson
Sutton VanVeldhuizen was in attendance on behalf of Mr. Peter Quan of P. Quan
Developments Ltd., an adjacent property owner. He requested consideration for
re-alignment of Unionville Gate. Staff requested Mr. Quan provide a precise
survey of his proposal for review, and the Committee suggested the two property
owners discuss the matter further.
The Committee
questioned contamination from parking lot run-off, and discussed concerns for
habitat. Mr. Stewart advised stormwater management practices would mitigate
problems from run-off. Discussions included studies that had been done to date,
and the need for improvements to the area. The ward councillor stated he will
convene a Unionville Subcommittee meeting with interested parties, if the applicant
is willing. The applicant indicated agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence from Paul Meleta, Craig Riley, Glenn Baron, and The Village of
Unionville Property Owner's Association, with respect to the zoning by-law
amendment application submitted by Traks Communication, for 65 Unionville Gate,
be received;
And
that the Planning Department Memorandum dated March 22, 2001, entitled
"Traks Communication, 65 Unionville Gate, application for zoning amendment
to permit two automobile dealerships", be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on April 3, 2001 for the application
submitted by Traks Communication, for proposed zoning by-law amendment
(ZA.00-229285) to permit two automobile dealerships at 65 Unionville Gate, be
received;
And
that the application be referred to a Unionville Subcommittee meeting;
And
that the application by Traks Communication to amend By-laws 304-87 as amended,
and 122-72 as amended, be referred back to Development Services staff for a
final report and recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT