Minutes
Development Services Public
Meeting
April 1, 2014 - 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 4
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Ron Blake, Manager, West District
Sabrina Bordone, Planner II
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Rosanna Punit, Planner II
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None declared
1. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CABOTO MEADOWS INC.
311 & 313 HELEN AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
A TOTAL OF FOURTEEN NEW
DWELLINGS AND TWO PART LOTS
FRONTING ONTO THE CABOTO TRAIL
EXTENSION
(FILE NOS. OP, ZA AND SU 13
127998) (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Caboto Meadows Inc. for Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a
total of fourteen new dwellings and two part lots fronting onto the Caboto
Trail extension at 311 and 313 Helen Avenue (OP, ZA and SU 13 127998).
The Committee Clerk advised that 83 notices were mailed on March 12, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 11, 2014. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff are currently reviewing
technical studies submitted in support of the applications.
Andrew Walker of Gagnon Law, representing
the applicant, gave a presentation to provide more details with respect
to the area context and site statistics. The applicant will continue to work
with staff to resolve issues.
There were no comments from the public with respect to this proposal. The
Committee discussed park development in the area, and expressed appreciation to
staff and the applicant for working to resolve the issues. Staff will provide
an update on the Plan of Subdivision and the timeframe for completion.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated March
18, 2014, entitled “Preliminary Report, Caboto Meadows Inc., Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications
to permit a total of fourteen new dwellings and two part lots fronting onto the
Caboto Trail extension, File Nos. OP, ZA and SU 13 127998,” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 1, 2014
with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment
and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications, be received; and,
3) That the applications by
Caboto Meadows Inc. for a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment (OP, ZA 13 127998), be approved and the draft
implementing Official Plan, and Zoning By-law Amendments be finalized and
enacted; and,
4) That the application by Caboto Meadows Inc. for a proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU 13 127998), be referred back to staff for a
report and a recommendation; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY REPORT
KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (VICTORIA
SQUARE) LTD.
10975 WOODBINE AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(ZA 13 113916 & SU 13
113916) (10.5, 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by Kylemore Communities (Victoria Square)
Ltd., 10975 Woodbine Avenue for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision (ZA 13 113916 & SU 13 113916).
The Committee Clerk advised that 74 notices were mailed on March 12, 2014,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 5, 2014. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The heritage house will be relocated
and preserved within the site.
The Ward Councillor expressed concern for several issues, including the
length of the laneway, the height of the retaining wall, provision of the full
parkland dedication, and the proximity of the park to the hydro corridor.
Patrick O’Hanlon, representing the applicant,
responded to comments from the Committee and explained the rationale behind the
subdivision design and park development. Cash-in-lieu of parkland and a
trail system from the storm water pond could compensate for the shortage of
parkland. The applicant is working with staff and the neighbours to develop a
compatible community.
There were no comments from the public with respect to this proposal. Staff
responded to comments from the Committee regarding the storm water management
pond, the suggestion to relocate the heritage house into the hamlet, frontage
orientation of the townhouses along Woodbine Avenue and Street A, servicing
allocation, parkland dedication, signalization of the Woodbine Avenue intersection,
and keeping the retaining wall.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1)
That the
written submission by David Chrezenko, Dillon Consulting, on behalf of the
owners of 10925 and 10945 Woodbine Avenue, regarding the proposal by Kylemore
Communities (Victoria Square), be received; and,
2) That the Development
Services Commission report dated November 5, 2013 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Kylemore Communities (Victoria Square) Ltd., 10975 Woodbine Avenue, Applications
for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, File No. ZA 13
113916 & SU 13 113916” be received; and,
3) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 1, 2014 with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment by Kylemore Communities (Victoria Square) Ltd., to permit 157 townhouse units and restoration of a heritage
house be received; and,
4) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 12 129209) and Draft Plan of Subdivision by Kylemore
Communities (Victoria Square) Ltd., to amend the Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended, be referred back to staff for a further analysis of the servicing and
design issues identified, and a report and recommendation; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. KING DAVID INC.
10340, 10350 AND 10370
WOODBINE AVENUE
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE, WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL
PLAN/SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
FILE NO.: OP/ZA/SU 13 109102
(10.3, 10.5 AND 10.7)
Report
The Public Meeting this date was to
consider an application submitted by King David Inc., 10340, 10350 and 10370
Woodbine Avenue, Cathedral Community, North of Major Mackenzie Drive, West of
Woodbine Avenue, for Official Plan, Secondary Plan, Zoning By-law Amendments
and Draft Plan of Subdivision (OP/ZA/SU 13 109102).
The Committee Clerk advised that 303 notices were mailed on March 12,
2014, and five Public Meeting signs were posted on March 10, 2014. Two written submissions had been received
regarding this proposal, and a third submission was received at the meeting.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Subsequent to the Notice of Public
Meeting, the application has been revised to withdrawn requests for increased
density and height. Community Information Meetings have been held by the
applicant, prior to the revisions being made, identifying concerns relating to
traffic.
Bob Forhan of RJ Forhan and Associates,
representing the applicant, gave a presentation to provide more details of
the proposal, and displayed concept renderings, and the Cathedral Town
community plan approved by Markham Council in 2005. In response to questions,
Mr. Forhan advised that the cathedral is intended to be used for services, not
as a tourist attraction, but is not open at this time.
Jim Kwan spoke in opposition to the proposal, identifying concerns
regarding traffic, parkland, green space, building design, noise from the cathedral
bells, a reduction in the parking provisions, and the need for wider streets to
accommodate church parking.
Wing Liu of the Cathedraltown Association, spoke in opposition to the
proposal, identifying concerns for traffic, parking, and the proposed mixed
commercial use. Ms. Liu requested the developer adhere to the approved community
plan and secondary plan, and provide the vision and European style community that
had been promised, and that Stephen B. Roman Boulevard be maintained as a
public road. Ms. Liu requested to be kept advised of the parking and traffic
study reviews, the type of retail that will be permitted, and also requested a
copy of the updated community design plan.
Tammy Armes spoke in opposition to the proposal, identifying concerns
for traffic, parking, and parkland. Ms. Armes discussed the unfulfilled community
vision of a European style development with a piazza, fountains, cafés and
retail.
Paul Li spoke in opposition to the proposal, expressing concern for cathedral
parking and questioning changes to the community vision and atmosphere. Mr. Li
provided a written copy of his statement.
Patrick Chan spoke in opposition to the proposal, identifying concerns
for traffic congestion and the lack of green space and parks. Mr. Chan
discussed the unfulfilled community vision.
Jeffrey Pariag spoke in opposition to the proposal, with respect to
traffic that will be generated and the need for direct access to Woodbine
Avenue. Mr. Pariag suggested that the building height be limited to three
stories so that the view of the cathedral will not be obstructed.
Jason Niu spoke of the unfulfilled community vision, and expressed
concern that the future of the cathedral is in limbo.
Alexandra Russell spoke in opposition to the proposal, having purchased
a live/work unit and is now concerned about the impact of large businesses that
may open, as well as traffic congestion and the shortage of parks.
Shant Kouyoumojian, representing the Cathedraltown Community Ratepayers
Association, spoke in opposition to the proposal, stated concern for traffic
congestion. He expressed disappointment with the fulfillment of the vision, the
provision of parks, and completion of the cathedral, suggesting that the dark
and gloomy cathedral would benefit from outside lighting.
Daniel So spoke in opposition to the proposal, and suggested that the
development should proceed comprehensively with Phases 2 and 3. Mr. So stated
that he has been living in the community for ten years and is disappointed in
the unfulfilled vision.
The Ward Councillor thanked the residents for attending and noted that
although several community meetings held, there are still concerns that need to
be resolved.
The Committee discussed the numerous outstanding issues, and directed
that further information be provided regarding the SFI standards established in
2005; the opening of the cathedral and the parking plan; parkland dedication; and
potential reduction of the building height to three stories.
The Committee agreed to establish a Working Group for this matter, and directed
that this application come back to an evening session of Development Services
Committee. The Committee assured the public that further consultation
opportunities will be provided, and that contact information should be left
with the Clerk or the Ward Councillor for notification.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That written
submissions from Wing C. Law, Jonathon Yuen Hon Ho, and Paul Li, regarding the
proposal by King David Inc. on Woodbine Avenue, be received; and,
2)
That deputations
by Jim Kwan, Wing Liu, Tammy Armes, Paul Li, Patrick Chan, Jeffrey Pariag,
Jason Niu, Alexandra Russell, Shant Kouyoumojian, representing the
Cathedraltown Community Ratepayers Association, and Daniel So, regarding the
proposal by King David Inc. on Woodbine Avenue, be received; and,
3) That the Development
Services Commission report dated December 3, 2013, entitled, “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, King David Inc., 10340, 10350 and 10370 Woodbine Avenue, Cathedral
Community, North of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Woodbine Avenue,
Applications for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and
Draft Plan of Subdivision, File No.: OP/ZA/SU 13 109102”, be received; and,
4) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 1, 2014,
with respect to the applications by King David Inc.,
for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of
Subdivision, be received; and,
5) That staff be directed to further review and evaluate the
proposal and report back to the Development Services Committee at an evening session, and,
6) That Terms of Reference
for a Working Group to resolve issues, consisting of Council members,
residents, the applicant, and staff, be presented at the Development Services
Committee Meeting on April 29, 2014; and, further,
7) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give
effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:12 PM.
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