Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
April 12, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 2
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Sabrina Bordone, Senior Planner
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Stephen Corr, Planner II
Geoff Day, Senior Planner, Zoning and
Special Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Dave Miller, Manager, West District
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:03 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest – None Declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CABOTO MEADOWS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT TWO SINGLE-DETACHED
DWELLINGS
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CABOTO
TRAIL
EAST OF GLENBAR GARDENS
FILES NOS. OP/ZA 15 163422
(10.3, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Caboto Meadows Inc. for Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit two single-detached dwellings on the south
side of Caboto Trail, east of Glenbar Gardens (OP/ZA 15 163422).
The Committee Clerk advised that 95 notices were mailed on March 23, 2016,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 22, 2016. One written submission
was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Andrew Walker of Gagnon and Law,
representing the applicant, was in attendance to answer any questions.
The Committee expressed
concern regarding the visual affects of the drainage pipe at this location and
requested that the landscape plan for the proposal address this issue. The
concerns identified in the written submission by the adjacent property owner,
were acknowledged.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1)
That the written submission from Irfan S. Dar, regarding the
applications by Caboto Meadows Inc. on the south side of Caboto Trail, east of
Glenbar Gardens, be received; and,
2) That the Development Services Commission report dated March
7, 2016, entitled “Preliminary Report, Caboto Meadows Inc., Applications for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit two single-detached
dwellings on the south side of Caboto Trail, east of Glenbar Gardens, File Nos.
OP/ZA 15 163422,” be received; and,
3) That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on April 12, 2016 with respect to the proposed Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, be received; and,
4) That the applications by
Caboto Meadows Inc. for a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
(OP/ZA 15 163422), be approved and the draft implementing Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendments be finalized and enacted without further notice;
and further,
5) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
BY MARKHAM WOODMILLS
DEVELOPMENT INC.
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELGIN
MILLS ROAD AND
HIGHWAY 404 - CATHEDRAL
SECONDARY PLAN AREA
FILE NO: ZA 15 138017 (10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Markham Woodmills Development Inc. for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at Northwest corner of Elgin Mills
Road and Highway 404 - Cathedral Secondary Plan (ZA 15 138017).
The Committee Clerk advised that 85 notices were mailed on March 23, 2016,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 22, 2016. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Todd Pierce of SmartREIT, representing
the applicant, gave a presentation to provide additional details and elevation
drawings. The buildings are proposed to be three storeys in height.
The Committee discussed entrance
points with respect to emergency access. The adjacent draft plan of subdivision
was reviewed, and Mr. Pierce agreed to work with the City in regard to the road
network. A traffic study has been submitted, but will be updated due to the
realignment of the 404 ramp extension. A concern was noted for the potential
impacts of infiltration traffic from the employment lands through the future
residential development; however, the road network has yet to be finalized.
Staff explained the
applicant’s appeal to the OMB regarding the Greenway System Policies. It was
suggested that the paved areas in the concept plan be replaced with underground
parking to preserve the greenspace. Issues relating to lighting and electronic
signs were noted. Staff will report on the issues discussed when this
application comes back to the Committee.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1)
That the written submission from
Andrew Walker of Gagnon and Law, representing 1659139 Ontario Inc., regarding
the applications by Markham Woodmills Development Inc., Northwest corner of
Elgin Mills Road and Highway 404, be received; and,
2) That the Development Services Commission report dated March
7, 2016, titled “Application for Zoning By-law Amendment by Markham Woodmills
Development Inc., Northwest corner of Elgin Mills Road and Highway 404 -
Cathedral Secondary Plan area, File No: ZA 15138017”, be received; and,
3) That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on April 12, 2016, with respect to the application by
Markham Woodmills Development Inc for Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and
further,
4) That the application by
Markham Woodmills Development Inc to amend By-law’s 304-87 and 177-96, as
amended, to permit the future development of the lands for a mix of office,
commercial and accessory retail uses, be referred back to staff for a final
report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CORRADO GAZZE HOLDINGS LIMITED
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
FOR A PROPOSED SIX-STOREY 117
UNIT CONDOMINIUM
APARTMENT BUILDING AT 9700 9TH
LINE
FILES OP 16 124169 and ZA 14
124169 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Corrado Gazze Holdings Limited for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a proposed six storey 117
unit condominium apartment building at 9700 9th Line (OP 16 124169
and ZA 14 124169).
The Committee Clerk advised that 97 notices were mailed on March 23, 2016,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 22, 2016. Twenty-nine written
submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The Heritage Markham Committee has no
objection to the demolition of the existing dwelling on the site. A community
information meeting had been held by the Ward Councillor on April 6, 2016, and
several concerns were identified by residents at that meeting relating to the
height and density of the proposed building.
Charles Sutherland, representing the applicant, gave a presentation to
provide additional details on the affordable housing ownership project. The
applicant’s Planning Consultant, Velta
Mussellam, and the Architect were also in attendance to provide
information regarding Official Plan policies, density provisions and to present a conceptual
site plan and elevations. The mechanical penthouse is shown as three metres in height on the roof
of the proposed 6-story building and the applicant confirmed that efforts will
be made to reduce this height of the mechanical space. The unit sizes will
range from 400 ft2 to over 1,000 ft2. The distance of the
proposed building from the Donald Cousens Parkway, the existing homes to the
west and other structures was reviewed and a shadow study was presented to show
that the proposal will result in no shadowing impacts on neighbouring
properties.
The Committee discussed the
parking deficiency of approximately 29 parking spaces and potential shared
parking with the adjacent church; affordable housing issues; condo fees;
utility costs and energy efficiencies; balconies; accessibility; nearby parks and
the recreational program at the church available to the residents; proximity to
transit and the advantage of proximity to the Rouge National Urban Park.
Nina Saini spoke in opposition to the proposal with
respect to the shortage of parking spaces, parkland, and schools, traffic, road
safety and the proposed height of the building that will impact their view.
Pankaj Saini spoke in opposition to the proposal due
to the shortage of schools, parks, and parking, and the proposed height. Mr.
Saini supported the density and greenspace policies of the 2014 OP.
Binu Varghese spoke in opposition to the proposal with
respect to the impact on his property values and the neighbourhood.
Roy George spoke in opposition to the proposal with
respect to the impact on his property values, and questioned if the building
would actually provide affordable housing given the value of nearby comparable
housing units on Markham Road.
Billy Tung of KLM Planning Partners Inc., represents
Humbold Greensborough Valley Developments Limited, adjacent owners to the
north. Mr. Tung referred to townhouse applications for their property and
expressed concern for the traffic impacts onto the cul-de-sac at Castlemore in
the event that the proposed development did have a driveway access onto the
same cul-de-sac; although it was acknowledged that this is not currently part
of the proposal.
Stephen Smith spoke in opposition with respect to the
proposed building height, traffic congestion, lack of parkland on site, and
questioned the affordability of the units.
The Committee clarified that the subject proposal
would only have access to 9th Line, and would not use the
cul-de-sac. Staff confirmed that Donald Cousens Parkway will be widened to four
lanes in the Region’s Transportation Masterplan and that a signal at the
Castlemore intersection in future is therefore likely. It was also noted that
the School Boards are responsible for the provision of schools. The need for
affordable housing was acknowledged and Committee members expressed an interest
in understanding more details about the affordability component.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1)
That the written submissions from Chi-tak Poon, Tharmalingam
Bhaheerathan and Nirththany Bhaheerathan, Camelia Kwok, Dennis Boyce and Family,
George Siu, George and May Paraskevakos, Lina and Giancarlo Schirripa, Stephen and
Jenny Smith, Reena and Roy George, Elizabeth Mathew and Jaison Joseph, Binu
Varghese and Mercy Philip, Paula J. Tenuta, BILD, Adel Yani and Amany Kamal, Patrick
Castillo, Xuekun Hu, Elizabeth and Reza Kiarash, M. Hussain, Andrew Moonilal, Nina Saini and Narinder Saini, Billy Tung, (on behalf of Humbold
Greensborough Valley Development Limited) KLM Planning Partners Inc., Manjit
Parmar, Pankaj Saini, John and Mary De Dominicis, Narinder Saini, Sosamma :and
Alex George, Azza, Ragale, Bill Karpouzis, Yama Niazi, regarding the
applications by Corrado
Gazze Holdings Ltd., for 9700 9th Line, be received; and,
2)
That the deputations by Nina Saini, Pankaj Saini, Binu Varghese, Roy
George, Stephen Smith, and Billy Tung of KLM Planning Partners Inc.,
representing Humbold Greensborough Valley Developments Limited, regarding the applications by Corrado Gazze Holdings Ltd., for
9700 9th Line, be received; and,
3)
That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 12, 2016, with
respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications
for 9700 9th Line, submitted by Corrado Gazze Holdings Ltd., Files
OP 16 124169 and ZA 16 124169, be received; and further,
4)
That the proposed amendments to the In-force Official Plan (revised
1987), as amended, and Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, submitted
by Corrado Gazze Holdings Ltd., be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.
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