MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-12-07
Meeting No. 1
PART A - 11:00 a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
D. Clark, Town Architect
A. Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation
Engineering
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
E. Valente, Supervisor, Zoning
D. Miller, Senior Planner
M. Seaman, Senior Planner
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:10 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 13,
the proposed development by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas, by
nature of living nearby, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
TEMPORARY BUS LOOP (5.14)
Don Gordon, General Manager,
and Irene McNeil of York Region Transit (YRT) were in attendance to address
Committee regarding the location of a proposed temporary bus loop close to
Markham Stouffville Hospital, as requested by the Transportation Committee.
Mr. Gordon reviewed the
discussions and consultation that have taken place to date, and the key
messages received at the Public Meeting:
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there is general public support for public transit
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road infrastructure must be completed before the transit service
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Quickstart should be deferred until Bur Oak extension is completed and a
permanent transit terminal is available.
If the Town concurs with the
interim approach, Mr. Gordon will advise the Region accordingly.
Committee asked for
confirmation of the ownership of the lands for the proposed terminal. Committee
made comments regarding the pedestrian integration with the hospital, and the
anticipated construction congestion on Bur Oak. Discussions included the timing
of the Bur Oak construction and the need for alternate interim options if
completion is delayed.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the deputation by Don
Gordon, General Manager, and Irene McNeil of York Region Transit (YRT)
regarding the proposed temporary bus loop close to Markham Stouffville Hospital
be received;
And that the Town of Markham support
the interim proposal by York Region Transit to continue the current
on-street/hospital site bus looping arrangement until the Bur Oak extension to
Highway 7 is completed;
And that the Town of Markham support
the termination of the Quickstart service at Markville Mall until the Bur Oak
extension to Highway 7 is completed;
And that York Region Transit be
requested to improve service between Markville Mall and the Markham –
Stouffville Hospital, to ensure good coordination with the Quickstart service
terminating at Markville Mall;
And that staff provide a progress
report to Development Services Committee in March, 2005.
CARRIED
2. SPLENDID
CHINA SQUARE
TRAFFIC ISSUES (5.10)
Staff gave a presentation regarding traffic issues for
the Splendid China Square
proposal, providing an overview of existing and proposed commercial
developments in the area, and short and long-term planned improvements.
Discussions included strategic solutions and options
relating to roads, parking, transit, and development approval issues. Staff is
recommending that Splendid China be required to complete planning approvals, including
site plan review, traffic impact study and parking study, and that the
applications and studies be circulated to Markham
for comments.
Committee agreed that political-level pressure is
required to achieve improvements to Steeles
Avenue. Staff was requested to ensure cumulative
impacts are included in reviews of the area.
Frederick Woo, 127
Pond Drive, made comments regarding the different
impacts of a single-use as opposed to multiple-use commercial development, with
respect to the number of employees and related parking/traffic issues.
Mary Flynn-Guglietti of McMillan Binch, representing
York Region Condominium Corporation No. 890, owner of Pacific Mall, provided
documents indicating that 282 units are proposed by Splendid China, and
expressed concern for the parking and traffic impacts. Ms. Flynn-Guglietti
stated that the City of Toronto
has advised that a site plan will be required for Phase 1B, but not for Phase
1A, and she requested that Interim Control be imposed for the area by both Markham
and Toronto. Ms. Flynn-Guglietti
suggested a meeting be held with Toronto
and Markham Council and staff.
The applicant was in attendance and had no comments.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the staff presentation regarding traffic issues
for the Splendid China Square
proposal be received;
And that the deputations by Frederick Woo, and Mary
Flynn-Guglietti of McMillan Binch, representing York Region Condominium
Corporation No. 890, owner of Pacific Mall, with concerns for the Splendid
China proposal, be received;
And that the City of Toronto be
requested to finalize funding and accelerate timing of Steeles Avenue improvements including the grade separation;
And that the City of Toronto be
requested to require that Phase IA and Phase IB of the Splendid China proposal be
subject to site plan approval;
And that the City of Toronto be
requested to circulate site plan and traffic and parking studies for the
Splendid China proposal to the Town of Markham for comment;
* And that the City of Toronto be requested to
add the extension of Redlea Boulevard to
Passmore Avenue as a condition of approval for Phase I of the Splendid China
development;
And that the City of Toronto be requested to add
the requirement for Splendid China to have a shared parking agreement in place
with the Go Transit Station for overflow parking as a condition of approval for
Phase II;
And that York Region Transit and the Toronto
Transit Commission be requested to review transit service to the Kennedy Road
and Steeles Avenue area, including increasing services and transit stop
locations;
And that Pacific Mall be requested to consider bus
shuttle service to GO Transit Stations.
* Amended by Council at
its meeting on December 14, 2004,
to replace the last four
clauses as
follows:
“And that the City of Toronto
be requested to consider the extension of Redlea
Boulevard to Passmore
Avenue in any traffic studies undertaken by the
City;
And that the applicant be
requested to address the need for Splendid China to have a shared parking
agreement in place with the GO Transit Station for overflow parking as part of
any traffic study undertaken;
And that York Region
Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission be requested to review transit
service to the Kennedy Road
and Steeles Avenue area,
including increasing services and transit stop locations;
And that Pacific Mall,
Market Village and Canada Trust be requested to consider bus shuttle service to
the Unionville GO Transit Station to accommodate overflow parking on Saturdays,
Sundays and public holidays.”
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
Whereas the Town of Markham recognizes the need to
accelerate the widening of Steeles Avenue east of Markham Road, that a meeting
be arranged with appropriate political participants from Markham, the Region of
York, and the City of Toronto;
* And that the Working Committee be reinstated
to work on road issues in the Steeles Avenue area, with membership revised to
include Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillors J. Heath and J. Jones,
and Councillors J. Webster and K. Usman.
* Amended
by Council at its meeting on December 14, 2004, for the last clause to read as
follows:
“And that the Working
Committee be reinstated to work on road issues in the Steeles
Avenue area, with membership revised to include
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillors J. Heath, J. Jones and B. O’Donnell and Councillors J. Webster and K. Usman.”
CARRIED
3. BUR OAK AVENUE AND STONEBRIDGE DRIVE
ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
SERVICE (3.16) report attch
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the staff report entitled “Bur
Oak Avenue and Stonebridge
Drive – Adult School Crossing Guard Service,” be
approved;
And that the Engineering
Department be authorized to establish an adult school crossing guard service at
the intersection of Bur Oak Avenue and Stonebridge Drive at a cost of $5,880.00
per year, exclusive of GST starting in January, 2005;
And that the Operations and Asset
Management Department be directed to install school crossing signs and
crosswalk pavement markings at the intersection of Bur
Oak Avenue and Stonebridge
Drive.
CARRIED
4. BUR OAK AVENUE AND MINGAY AVENUE
ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
SERVICE
(3.16) report attch
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the staff report entitled “Bur
Oak Avenue and Mingay
Avenue – Adult School Crossing Guard Service,” be
approved;
And that the Engineering
Department be authorized to establish an adult school crossing guard service at
the intersection of Bur Oak Avenue and Mingay Avenue at a cost of $5,880.00 per
year, exclusive of GST starting n January, 2005;
And that the Operations and Asset
Management Department be directed to install school crossing signs and
crosswalk pavement markings at the intersection of Bur
Oak Avenue and Mingay
Avenue.
CARRIED
5. FAIRMOUNT BOOKS INC., 100 DUFFIELD DRIVE
DEEMING BYLAW (SC 04 025667) (10.6)
report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That Council enact a by-law to
deem Lots 11 and 12, Registered Plan 65M-2813 not to be part of a registered
plan of subdivision, and that staff take appropriate action as required under
Section 50 of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
6. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 4160 19TH AVENUE
"THE ALMIRA FLOUR AND
WOOLLEN MILL"
OWNER: 4160 19TH AVENUE INC. (16.11.3) report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That Heritage Markham’s
recommendation to designate the Almira Flour and
Woollen Mill at 4160 19th
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.
CARRIED
7. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 9404 HIGHWAY 48
“THE MENNO RAYMER HOUSE”
OWNER: SUSAN M. WADDINGTON (16.11.3)
report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That pursuant to the Conservation
Review Board recommendation dated September 22, 2004, Council pass the a by-law
designating the Menno Raymer House at 9404 Highway 48 under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act.
CARRIED
8. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, THREE (3)
HISTORIC PROPERTIES
OWNED BY THE TOWN OF MARKHAM:
- ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN
CEMETERY, BUTTONVILLE
- BOX GROVE SCHOOL HOUSE, 7651
9TH LINE
- BUTTONVILLE WOMEN’S
INSTITUTE COMMUNITY HALL
8931 WOODBINE AVENUE (16.11.3) report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Mayor D. Cousens
That Heritage Markham’s
recommendation to designate the following Town owned properties under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved:
- St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Buttonville
- Box Grove School House, 7651 9th Line
(Box Grove Community Centre)
- Buttonville
Women’s Institute Community Hall, 8931 Woodbine Avenue;
And that the Clerk’s 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 the properties.
CARRIED
9. BY-LAW
177-96 - HOUSEKEEPING AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT (ZA 04-013653) (10.5)
report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, By-law 177-96 - Housekeeping and Zoning By-law
Amendment, the New Urban Area By-law” be received (File number ZA 04-013653);
* And that the by-law be
enacted, with the exception of the section regarding
driveway widths, which is to be deferred for further discussion on front yard
parking issues;
And that staff clarify what
special Policy Area provisions have been added to the By-law.
* Amended by Council at its meeting on December
14, 2004, to
replace two clauses as follows:
“And that
enactment of the amendment to By-law 177-96 be deferred;
And that
the amendment
to By-law 177-96 be brought forward for consideration in the New Year,
after further review of development industry submissions.”
CARRIED
10. NORVALLEY HOMES LTD.
355-357 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
REZONING APPLICATION FOR SINGLE AND SEMI-DETACHED
DWELLINGS (ZA 04 010190) (10.5,
10.6) report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That
the Zoning By-law Amendment application by Norvalley Homes Ltd, to permit the
construction of one semi-detached building, two single detached dwellings and
restoration of the existing single detached heritage dwelling at 355-357 Main
Street Markham North, be approved and an amending by-law be enacted.
CARRIED
11. SUBMISSION
TO THE PROVINCE REGARDING
FINANCIAL TOOLS TO
IMPLEMENT MARKHAM
CENTRE
(10.8, 13.2, 7.0) report
The Committee and Commissioner of Development Services expressed
appreciation to David Clark, Town Architect, for his work on this matter.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the staff report entitled
“Submission to the Province regarding Financial Tools to Implement Markham
Centre” dated December 7th, 2004, be received;
And
that Council endorse and request that the Province take necessary action to
provide the five financial tools summarized in this report and set out in
Appendix “A” attached, namely:
1. Introduce Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
legislation in support of Markham Centre and
permanently remove tax capping within TIF zones;
2. Invest
in The Region of York’s Rapid Transit Strategy and Plan;
3. Amend the Development Charges Act to
support future urban growth and intensification;
4. Empower “Downtown Development Corporations”
to act as a flexible business model to
promote the provincial growth plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe; and
5. Use provincial land and facilities
strategically to promote and support the provincial
growth plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe;
And
that the Clerk be requested to forward a copy of this report to the Minister
of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Finance, the
Minister of Transportation, the York Rapid Transit Plan, York Region MPPs, the
Region of York, and the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Ontario Growth
Secretariat.
CARRIED
12. MARKHAM
CENTRE STREETSCAPE (10.8) report
Staff was directed to report back to
the Committee on opportunities to incorporate Public Art.
Moved by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by: Councillor E. Shapero
That
the report entitled “Markham Centre Streetscape Standards” dated December
7, 2004 be
received;
And
that Council endorse the enhanced streetscape standards for the hierarchy of
public streets in Markham Centre;
And
that staff be directed to report back in 2005 on offsetting operations,
maintenance and capital replacement costs in the context of Markham Centre’s
higher densities and higher property value assessments, as part of the
Financial Strategy Study and Implementation Plan for Markham Centre.
CARRIED
13. 973125 ONTARIO LTD. AND
CONSTANTINOS PALLAS
9250 WARDEN AVENUE, DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (SU 04
016284, ZA 04 016314)
(10.5, 10.7) report
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti disclosed an
interest with respect to the proposed development by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and
Constantinos Pallas, by nature of living nearby, 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: Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report dated December 7, 2004, entitled “Recommendation Report,
973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas” be received;
And
that notwithstanding the Council
moratorium on residential draft plan and site plan approvals, the Draft
Plan of Subdivision (SU 04 016284) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 04 016314)
applications be approved and that water
and sewer allocation be granted in accordance with York Region commitments, as
outlined in a letter to the Town, dated October, 19, 2004;
And that the draft plan of subdivision
prepared by Humphries Planning Group Inc., identified as File Number 0422, dated
May 12, 2004 as revised, and attached as Figure 3, be approved, subject to the conditions of Draft
Plan Approval, the execution of a comprehensive subdivision agreement and
revisions to the draft plan including:
- changes
required to reflect York Region’s right-of-way requirements, including
appropriate corner roundings and day-light triangles
- relocation of
the termination of the cul-de-sac to the west, to allow for landscaping and a pedestrian connection
at the end of the street, and elimination of the ditch/change in grade
between the end of the cul-de-sac and Warden Avenue to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services
- final design
of the cul-de-sac and turning metre radius, in accordance with Town
standards and including sidewalk locations, to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services
And that Council endorse the parameters for the drafting of a zoning
by-law, including Hold (H) provisions, as discussed in the report, including
tree preservation and noise attenuation, and that staff be directed to bring
forward the implementing by-law at the first available opportunity.
CARRIED
14. GROUND
SIGN VARIANCE (04 026572)
NIVLOG INVESTMENTS, 7333
WOODBINE AVENUE (2.16.2) report
Staff gave an explanation of the proposal and the
rational behind the recommendation to deny the application for a sign variance.
Gary S. Kay, representing the applicant, Nivlog
Investments, made a deputation and suggested the proposed clock be considered
an enhancement feature.
Committee discussed the importance of protecting the
sign by-law and the definition of a “feature”.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the ground sign variance application by Nivlog Investments at 7333
Woodbine Ave, application # 04-026572, be approved to accommodate an analogue clock as proposed, which does
not advertise specific products of services, with no special lighting, and with
numbers and symbols restricted to those used for an analogue clock only.
CARRIED
Public
Meeting – to Council
15. KINDWIN MARKHAM LIMITED, BERCZY COMMUNITY
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WILLIAM
BERCZY BLVD AND
OLIVIA DR., ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
42 STREET TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(ZA.04-025605 & SC.04-025606) (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 application, File ZA
04 025605, submitted by Kindwin Markham Limited, to permit 42 street townhouse
units at the northwest corner of William Berczy Boulevard and Olivia Drive.
Committee was advised that 118
notices were mailed on November 17, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on November 12, 2004. There were no written submissions
received.
There were no comments from
the public with respect to this application, and the Committee had no concerns.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S.
Daurio
That the report from the Development Services Commission dated November
9, 2004, entitled “Kindwin Markham Limited, Application fro Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit the construction of 42 Street
Townhouse Units, Northwest corner of William Berczy Boulevard and Olivia Drive
(ZA 04 025605)” be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2004, with respect to the
proposed amendments to By-law 177-96 be received;
And that the applications by
Kindwin Markham Limited to amend by-law 177-96, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed
amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
16. WOODBINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL,
9921 WOODBINE AVE.
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT THE CONVERSION
OF A SINGLE DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A
PRIVATE SCHOOL (OP.04-025537
& ZA.04-025549) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications, Files OP 04 025537, ZA 04 025549, submitted by Woodbine
Montessori School, to permit the conversion of a single detached residential
dwelling to a private school at 9921 Woodbine Avenue.
Committee was advised that 53
notices were mailed on November 17, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on November 11, 2004. Committee received written
submissions from:
1. Antonia Pantazis, 9941 Woodbine Avenue, in support
2. Mary and Peter Spanogiannis, 16 Allen Manor Court, in support
3. Ben Quan, QX4 Investments Ltd., 17 Baur Crescent, with comments
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of
the subject property.
Committee noted that the
applicant has made a number of concessions to the neighbours, and directed
staff to ensure they are followed through.
There were no comments from
the public with respect to this application during the meeting.
Following the decision of the Committee,
Mary Spanogiannis of 16 Allen Manor Court, made a deputation. Ms.
Spanogiannis advised that the Notice for this meeting incorrectly described the
location of the property, but it was identified correctly on the map. Her
concerns involved the continued changes to the use and size of the building.
Committee noted that correspondence from the applicant indicates a site meeting
with Mr. Spanogiannis had taken place, and the applicant has agreed to address
their concerns. Staff was directed to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Spanogiannis and
provide an update at Council.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A.
Chiu
That the written submission from
Antonia Pantazis, and Mary and Peter Spanogiannis, in support, and from Ben
Quan of QX4 Investments Ltd., with comments regarding the proposal by Woodine
Montessori School for 9921 Woodbine Avenue, be received;
And that the deputation by
Mary Spanogiannis, 16 Allen Manor, with concerns regarding the proposal by Woodbine Montessori School, be received;
And that the report from the Development Services Commission dated
November 9, 2004, entitled “Woodbine Montessori School, Applications for
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to
Permit the Conversion of a Single Detached Residential Dwelling to a Private
School, 9921 Woodbine Avenue, East Side of Woodbine Avenue, South of Major
Mackenzie Drive”, be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2004, with respect to the
proposed amendments to the Official Plan and to By-law 304-87, as amended, be
received;
And that the applications by
Woodbine Montessori School to amend the Official Plan and By-law
304-87, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed
Official Plan Amendment and amendment to By-law 304-87, as amended, be enacted
without further notice.
CARRIED
17. TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
TO REDESIGNATE LANDS WITHIN
THE LEGACY COMMUNITY
FROM HIGH DENSITY HOUSING TO
MEDIUM DENSITY
(OP 04 017782) (10.3)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Town-initiated
proposed Official Plan Amendment, File
OP 04 017782, to redesignate lands within the Legacy Community from high
density housing to medium density.
Committee was advised that 179
notices were mailed on November 17, 2004, and two Public Meeting signs were
posted on November 15, 2004. Committee received written
submissions from:
1.
Mei-Mei Kwan and Sum Yeung, 93 Red Ash Drive, in support
2.
Judy and Dennis Yeun, 91 Red Ash Drive, in support
3.
Oi Yin Kong and Stephen Yun Ming Nip, 95 Red Ash Drive, in support
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, resulting from the concerns of the community to avoid
high-density development and to ensure development is more compatible with
existing surrounding uses. It was noted that it is difficult for the Town limit
development to single detached dwellings.
Arturo De Marchi, 4 Juneberry Crescent, stated that when he bought his
home, he had been advised the community would be single detached units, and he
requested it remain that way.
Don Hutchinson, President of
Legacy Ratepayers Association, referred to a petition in opposition to the
proposal with 1,000 signatures, that had been sent to the Province, and he
advised that the Province has agreed not to oppose the redesignation being
proposed to reduce the density. Mr. Hutchinson requested that development be
limited to single detached dwellings. He suggested two changes to the draft
amendment:
- Page 7, Paragraph 2: change “predominately”
single –detached to “all” single-detached
- Page 7, Paragraph 3: delete
the reference to future development being more compatible with existing
development, and substitute that future development be single detached
dwellings.
Staff explained that the
Ministry of Transportation lands have been identified as a possible future
transit facility, and that residential development would only occur if it was
not required for transit purposes. The current zoning is medium and high
density, which allows single dwellings and apartment buildings. This proposal
will eliminate high density apartment use on the two specific blocks of land.
Staff advised that the
amendments to the proposal can be prepared, however the restriction of housing
form would require further review. It was suggested that single detached
dwelling may be specified for a buffer distance from the existing dwellings,
and that high-rise structures may be useful in providing a noise buffer to the
traffic on Highway 407.
Moved by: Councillor J.
Webster
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the written submissions
from Mei-Mei Kwan and Sum Yeung, Judy and Dennis Yeun, and Oi Yin Kong and
Stephen Yun Ming Nip, in support of the Town-initiated Official Plan amendment,
Legacy Community, be received;
And that the deputations by
Arturo De Marchi, and Don Hutchinson, President of Legacy Ratepayers
Association, in support of the Town-initiated Official Plan amendment, Legacy
Community, be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2004, with respect to
“Town-initiated Official Plan amendment to redesignate lands within the Legacy
Community from High Density Housing to Medium Density Housing”, be received;
And that the Town-initiated Official
Plan amendment for Legacy Community be approved;
And that the proposed Official Plan
Amendment be enacted without further notice.
And that staff look at further reducing the
density in remaining lands owned by the Ministry of Transportation, as part of
a comprehensive report on all of the MTO lands.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by Development Services Committee on December 7, 2004:
18. SMALL
STREAMS STUDY (10.8)
Staff gave a presentation regarding the Small Streams
Study, as a follow-up to the presentation by Mark Schollen of Schollen &
Company Inc., consultants, in June, 2004. Staff discussed the study process and
public consultation. A draft copy of the guidelines was provided.
Committee directed that a presentation be given to the
Rouge Park Alliance and other interested groups, following circulation of the
draft study, and that a comprehensive presentation on the interlocking
environmental initiatives be presented to Development Services Committee in
early 2005. Staff was also directed to circulate the document to the Ministry
of Environment and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for comments.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the presentation to Development Services
Committee on the Small Streams Study be received;
And that the Small Streams Study be circulated to
stakeholders, agencies, the Ministry of
Environment and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
other interested parties;
And that a public information meeting be held in
January, 2005 with notification provided by direct mail and newspaper notice;
And further that staff prepare a final report and
recommendation following the Public Information Meeting for consideration by
Development Services Committee.
CARRIED
19. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
Renata Keranovic, Senior Draftsperson, Planning and
Urban Design – 25 years
Kenneth Ferguson, Grader Operator, Operations and
Asset Management – 20 years
David Miller, Senior Planner, Planning and Urban
Design – 15 years
Donald Cousens, Mayor – 10 years
Judy Kee, Committee Clerk, Clerk’s Department – 10
years
George McKelvey, Councillor – 10 years
Barbara Nanninga, Executive Assistant to the Mayor –
10 years
William O’Donnell, Regional Councillor – 10 years
Vincent Lai, Applications Support Specialist,
Information Technology Services – 5 years
20. MARKHAM
CENTRE STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES (16.0)
- November 23, 2004 minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the minutes of the Markham Centre Steering
Committee meeting held November 23, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
21. HERITAGE MARKHAM
COMMITTEE MINUTES (16.11)
- November 10, 2004 minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting held November
10, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
22. MARKHAM MAIN STREET COMMITTEE MINUTES
(16.39)
- November 17, 2004 minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the
minutes of the Markham Main Street Committee meeting held November 17, 2004, be received for
information.
CARRIED
23. REPORT ON
INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 30, 2004 TO NOVEMBER 12, 2004
(10.0) report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of October
30, 2004 to November 12, 2004” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
24. TRI-BLOCK
GROUP LTD., CORNELL COMMUNITY
142 WHITE’S HILL ROAD AND
PARTS 6 AND 7 65R-21662
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION CONTAINING
6 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
(19TM-04005) (SU.04-015260, ZA.04-015352)
(10.5, 10.7) report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That a Public Meeting be held to consider
zoning by-law amendment application (ZA.04-015352) and
subdivision application (SU.04-015260),
submitted by Tri-Block Group Ltd., to permit 6 townhouse units (19TM-04005) at
142 White’s Hill Avenue, within the Cornell Community.
CARRIED
25. TOWN
INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW TO RESTRICT ISSUANCE
OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT
UNTIL MUNICIPAL
SERVICES AND ADEQUATE CAPACITY
IS AVAILABLE (10.5, 5.0) report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Report entitled “Town
initiated Zoning By-law to Restrict
Issuance of Residential Building Permit until Municipal Services and Adequate
Capacity is Available” be received;
And
That a Public Meeting be held to seek community input on the proposed Zoning
By-law.
CARRIED
26. RUSKINVALE DEVELOPMENTS
LIMITED
337 JOHN ST. THORNHILL, TEMPORARY
USE ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE OPEN
STORAGE OF VEHICLES
(ZA 04 019248) (10.5) report
Staff was directed to
contact GO Transit with respect to the future use of the site.
Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the
applications submitted by Ruskinvale
Developments Limited for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment (File
ZA 04 019248) at 337 John Street Thornhill, once the concerns noted in this
report have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services.
CARRIED
27. NORVALLEY HOMES LTD.
355-357 MAIN STREET MARKHAM
NORTH
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
SINGLE AND SEMI-DETACHED
DWELLINGS (SC 04 026861) (10.6) report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That
the application for Site Plan Approval to permit one semi-detached building
(two dwelling units), two single detached dwellings and an addition to the
existing single detached heritage dwelling be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1.
That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town;
2.
That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall
submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town and
authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services, including the submission of a Restoration Plan detailing
the alterations and conservation work to the heritage building to the satisfaction
of the Manager of Heritage Planning;
3. That the site plan agreement include
provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries,
development charges, parkland dedications and financial obligations;
4.
That the Owner be required to
extend the existing sanitary sewer and storm sewer west on Deer
Park Lane at his expense to service the property;
5.
That the Owner be required to grade the proposed development site
appropriately in order to minimize the impact on the adjoining detached
residences;
6.
That site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years
commencing December 7, 2004 in the event that the Owner does
not enter into a site plan agreement with the Town during that period;
7.
That the owner obtain a Part Lot Control Exemption for the subject lands
in order to divide the lands to permit one semi-detached building (two dwelling
units), two single detached dwellings and the existing heritage dwelling;
8.
That the prospective purchasers be advised through restrictive covenants
registered on title that the lands are located in the Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District;
9.
That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall
enter into a heritage conservation easement with the Town, which is to include
an approved Restoration Plan, to ensure protection of the existing heritage
house.
CARRIED
28. GREENSBOROUGH
CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2070 BUR OAK AVENUE, GREENSBOROUGH
COMMUNITY
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL (SC 04 025851) (10.6) report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the site plan application
by the York Catholic District School Board to permit a new elementary school at
2070 Bur Oak be approved, subject to the following conditions:
- That a variance be granted by the Committee of
Adjustment for relief from the westerly side yard setback requirement
established on this property by By-law 177-96;
- That the Owner give a written undertaking to the
Town that it will construct the project in accordance with the approved
plans;
- That the Owner submit and receive approval for a
Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A.
membership;
- That the Owner satisfy Town Departments including
all requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department, and
the Waste Management Department;
- That the undertaking provide for payment by the
Owner of all applicable fees and recoveries, and submission of any
required letters of credit to guarantee compliance with Town requirements.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
29. YORK
REGION DRAFT ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN 2005 AND
YORK
REGION TRANSIT QUICK START SERVICE PLAN
STATUS REPORT (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
Draft York Region Annual Service Plan 2005, and the York Region Transit Quick
Start Service Plan Status Report, be received.
CARRIED
30. YORK-PEEL
WATER SUPPLY PROJECT UPDATE (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
correspondence from York Region dated November 19, 2004, providing an update on
the York-Peel Water Supply Project No. 77300, be received.
CARRIED
31. PROVINCIAL
GOVERNMENT RELEASES
“ONTARIO
RURAL PLAN” (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
letter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding the release
of a provincial document establishing a vision and strategy for Ontario’s
rural communities be received.
CARRIED
32. MARY
FLYNN-GUGLIETTI, MCMILLAN BINCH
SUBMISSION OF PRESENTATION
GIVEN ON NOVEMBER
23, 2004
REGARDING PROPOSED SPLENDID
CHINA MALL (10.5)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That
correspondence from Mary Flynn-Guglietti of McMillan Binch, representing York
Region Condominium Corporation No. 890, owner of Pacific Mall, summarizing her
presentation to Development Services Committee on November 23, 2004 regarding concerns
for the proposal by Splendid China Mall at 4675
Steeles Avenue, Toronto, be
received.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Senior Project
Coordinator
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
33. WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT INC.
9442 AND 9506 HIGHWAY 48, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(ZA 03-113694, ZA 04-024270) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applications, Files
ZA 03 113694, ZA 04 024270, submitted by Wismer Markham Development Inc., 9442
and 9506 Highway 48.
Committee was advised that 29
notices were mailed on November 17, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on November 17, 2004. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of
the subject property.
Committee agreed that major
commercial development is a contentious issue, and that this application should
not be considered further until the Commercial Policy Review is completed.
Staff responded that Town is
following due process for an application received.
There were no comments from
the public with respect to this application.
Moved by: Councillor J.
Webster
Seconded by: Deputy Major F.
Scarpitti
And that the Development Services Commission report dated November 9,
2004, entitled “Preliminary Report – Applications by Wismer Markham Development
Inc, for Zoning By-law Amendment at 9442 and 9506, Hwy 48, ZA 03 113694 and ZA
04 024270” be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2004, with respect to the
proposed amendment to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be received;
And further that the applications made by Wismer
Markham Development Inc. to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be referred back to
staff for a report and recommendation;
And that the application not be considered further
until completion of the Commercial Policy Review.
CARRIED
34. LOBLAW PROPERTIES LIMITED
2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST, WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT
A RETAIL PLAZA (OP 04 010924, ZA 04 010910)(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 Amendment
applications, Files OP 04 010924, ZA 04 010910, submitted by Loblaw Properties
Limited, to permit a retail plaza at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive.
Committee was advised that 70
notices were mailed on November 17, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on November 16, 2004. Committee received one written
submission from David Susilo and Ivy Adhiguna of 16 Magnotta Road, and Dominicus Susilo, Maria
Susanto and Darren Susilo of 37 Sanderson Road, in objection.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed use of the
subject property for a large format commercial development. Outstanding issues are
the protection of the existing woodlot on the site; the requirement for a north/south
off-ramp for Highway 404; the appropriateness/need for large format retail; the
ongoing commercial policy review; and, the preservation of employment lands.
Richard Zelinka of Zelinka
Priamo Limited, representing the applicant, Loblaw Properties Ltd., along with
a Traffic Consultant, Architect, and Solicitor, made a presentation and
displayed variations of conceptual site plans for the retail, office, and gas
bar use. A Public Information Meeting had recently been held, and Mr. Zelinka
discussed identified issues of concern.
Discussions included the road
improvements, access to the site, architectural details, and landscaping. Mr.
Zelinka advised that the store is anticipated to open in 2007 and will include
a community room, fitness centre, and medical office. There will be 320
employees in the store alone, and up to 1,000 on the entire site. Hours of
operation for the store will be approximately
8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The following residents spoke
in opposition to the proposal:
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John Liu, 21 Nichols Boulevard
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George Yang, 26 Starhill Crescent
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Peter Lau, 74 Willow Heights Boulevard
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Angel Leung, 42 Nichols Boulevard
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Jim Robertson, 10617 Woodbine Avenue
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Philip Ng, 29 Nichols Boulevard
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Eddie Chan, 4 Silver Oaks Crescent
Their concerns and comments included:
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as a result of the increased traffic, there is a concern for the
children going to the nearby schools and parks
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there is no need for such large stores in the area
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the parking lot is too big – consider underground parking
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there are already enough gas bars in the area
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security concerns due to the proximity to Highway 404, and it will
provide a place for people to gather and race cars
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McNichol Boulevard is a narrow street and will not
accommodate increased traffic
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Development should be deferred until Major Mackenzie Drive is widened
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The Town and Region need to coordinate infrastructure improvements and
signalization
Peter Russell, 64 Jardin Drive, Concord, representing Woodbine Cachet
North, the land developer to the south, reminded the Committee that his client
had amended the use of their property from Commercial to Business Park, at the request of Council.
Staff responded to comments,
advising that the issued identified will have to be addressed. Design issues
are a concern of staff, as well as basic policy issues of the Secondary Plan
Committee expressed great
concern for the violation of the planning rationale and polices being proposed,
and questioned if the overwhelming size is necessary. The applicant was
requested to meet with staff to work on bringing the proposal into conformity
with the Cathedral Secondary Plan. Committee also noted that the interface of
the built form and parking lot with residences to the south will have to be
considered.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor D.
Horchik
That the written submission from
David Susilo and Ivy Adhiguna of 16
Magnotta Road, and Dominicus Susilo, Maria Susanto and Darren Susilo of 37
Sanderson Road, in objection to the proposal by Loblaw Properties Limited at
2938 Major Mackenzie Drive, be received;
And that the presentation by
Richard Zelinka of Zelinka Priamo Limited, representing the applicant, Loblaw
Properties Ltd., be received;
And that the deputations by John
Liu, George Yang, Peter Lau, Angel Leung, Jim Robertson, Philip Ng, Eddie Chan,
and Peter Russell, with concerns for the proposal by Loblaw Properties Limited,
be received;
And that the Development Services Commission information report dated May 18, 2004, entitled “Preliminary
Report – Application by Loblaw Properties Limited for Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendments to permit development of a retail plaza of 329,671 square
feet at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East
in the Cathedral Community” be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2004, with respect to the
applications by Loblaw Properties Ltd. For Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments, be received;
And further that the applications be referred back to the
Commercial Policies Review Sub-Committee and to staff for further
consideration.
And that the application not be considered further
until completion of the Commercial Policy Review.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:35 p.m.