MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2005-11-08 - 12:00 noon
Meeting No. 18
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PART A - 12:00 noon - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner or Corporate
Services
S. Andrews, Manager of Development
Engineering
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
B. Wiles, Manager of Enforcement and
Licensing
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:20 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor
G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 19,
the proposal by Angus Glen Farm Ltd. And Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd. in the West
Village, by nature of his home
abutting the subject property, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
ITEM # 15 – MARKHAM TRAIN STATION (16.11)
Extract
Committee
agreed with the concerns of the Heritage Markham Committee regarding the GO
Transit kiosk, in light of the efforts made to restore the train station. It
was suggested that a meeting be held with GO officials first, and if necessary,
a strongly worded letter from the Mayor would be sent. The CAO agreed to
contact the General Manager of GO Transit.
Moved by:
Councillor J. Webster
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
extract of Item # 15 from the minutes of the October 12, 2005 meeting of the
Heritage Markham Committee, regarding the kiosk at the Markham Train Station at
214 Main Street, be received;
And that
the recommendation of the Heritage Markham Committee be endorsed;
And that the CAO contact
the General Manager of GO Transit, to convey the strong concerns of Council on
this issue;
And that,
following the efforts of the CAO, if necessary, the Town of
Markham send a letter to the Chair of GO Transit outlining Heritage Markham’s concerns:
1. There was no consultation with any of Markham’s
community groups prior to installation of the kiosk or with Town Staff;
2. There
was no discussion with respect to the most suitable location for the kiosk;
3. Internally
illuminated panels are not permitted in a heritage area;
4. The Committee is concerned that
advertising may be placed on the large expanse on the sides of the kiosk;
And further that a copy of the letter
be forwarded to Mr. Tony Wong, M.P.P. for Markham.
CARRIED
2. COMMERCIAL
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
COMMERCIAL SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS FOR 2004-2005
(16.11)
Report
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council approve the following applications for
Commercial Façade Improvement Grants in the following amounts subject to the
applicants obtaining the necessary approvals, entering into a Grant Agreement
with the Town, and subject to the noted conditions:
- 96 Main Street
North, Markham
Village (subject to submission of a second quote), Grant Amount: $3,200
(or 50% of lowest quote);
- 116 Main Street
North, Markham
Village (subject to staff confirming the heritage status of the windows to
be replaced). Grant Amount: $10,259;
- 40-44 Main Street
North, Markham
Village (subject to shingles being used and not shakes), Grant Amount:
$15,000;
- 48 Washington
Street, Markham
Village, Grant Amount: $4,280;
- 114 Main Street
North, Markham
Village (subject to revision to the storefront pilasters), Grant Amount:
$11,341;
- 124 Main Street
North, Markham
Village (notwithstanding the work has been initiated), Grant Amount:
$7,490;
- 69 Main Street
North, Markham
Village (subject to submission of a second quote for storm windows), Grant
Amount: $4,763 (or 50% of lowest quote);
·
165 Main
Street North, Markham Village
(notwithstanding the work has been initiated), Grant Amount: $15,000
And that Council approve the following application for a Signage
Replacement Grant in the following amount subject to the applicant obtaining
the necessary approvals:
·
114
Main Street North, Markham
Village, $848
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute a Façade Easement Agreement with property owners who receive a grant
of $5,000 or more, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in
a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;
And
that the programs be funded through the following Development Services Planning
Capital Accounts: Façade Improvement Program (80-5350-3510-005), Sign
Replacement Program (80-5350-3511-005) and Façade Improvement/Sign Replacement
Program (80-6150-6633-005).
CARRIED
3. BUR
OAK AVENUE/HIGHWAY 7 UNDERGROUND
CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE
MINISTRY OF
TRANSPORTATION IN THE CORNELL
COMMUNITY AND
AGREEMENT WITH THE CORNELL
DEVELOPERS GROUP (10.0)
Report
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the November 8, 2005
report entitled “Bur Oak
Avenue/Highway 7 Underground Crossing Agreement with the Ministry of
Transportation in the Cornell Community and Agreement with the
Cornell Developers Group” be received;
And that the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to execute an agreement to allow for the construction of the
storm and sanitary sewers and watermain across the Ministry of Transportation
Hwy # 7 right-of-way at Bur Oak Avenue in the Cornell Community subject to the
conditions being satisfactory to the C.A.O., the Director of Engineering and the Town Solicitor;
And that the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to execute an agreement with the Cornell Developers Group to
secure all costs and permit requirements imposed by MTO to facilitate the
construction and maintenance of the storm and sanitary sewers and watermain
across the Ministry of Transportation Hwy # 7 right-of-way at Bur Oak Avenue
subject to the satisfaction of the C.A.O., the Director of Engineering and the Town Solicitor;
And that the Minister of
Transportation be requested to expedite the approval of the permit for the
storm, sanitary and watermain crossings under Hwy #7 at Bur Oak Avenue.
CARRIED
4. SHELL
CANADA LIMITED, 8510 WOODBINE AVE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND WOODBINE AVE.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOBILE
SERVICE STATION
(ZA 05 012130, SC 05 012130) (10.5,
10.6)
Report
Staff advised that a full service component is included in the site
plan.
Scott Walker of Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited,
representing the Applicant, Shell Canada Limited, displayed site plans and
elevations.
Committee requested staff to consider the use of darker glass on the
car wash building, and to discuss with the Region the possibility of freeing up
servicing allocation if the wastewater is discharged into the storm sewers
instead of the sanitary sewers.
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the record of the Public Meeting held on August
30, 2005, regarding the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, file ZA 05
012130, submitted by Shell Canada Limited, to permit an Automobile Service
Station at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Woodbine
Avenue, municipally known as 8510
Woodbine Avenue, be received;
And that the application to amend the zoning by-law to
permit a gas station, car wash and convenience store, be approved and the
implementing by-law be enacted without further notice;
And further that the application for site plan
approval for a gas station, car wash and convenience store be endorsed with the
following conditions:
- That the Owner enter
into a site plan agreement with the Town;
- 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;
- That the landscaping
plan include intensive planting of high quality native tree and shrub
species, to the satisfaction of the Town in consultation with the TRCA;
- That the site plan
agreement include provisions for the payment by the Owner of all
applicable fees, recoveries, development charges and parkland dedications;
- That the site plan approval shall lapse after a
period of three years commencing on the date of the passing of the
companion zoning by-law, in the event that the Owner does not enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town
during that period;
- That the Owner/operator of the proposed gas bar
provide a full service component to assist the elderly and persons with physical disabilities or limitations in
accessing the pumps without encumbrances;
- That the Owner
complete off-site stream and valley corridor restorative works, to the
west of the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Town and the
TRCA.
* Amended by Council on November
15, 2005 to
add the following final paragraph:
“And that the site plan agreement incorporate all
authorized requirements of the Region of York.”
CARRIED
Public
Meetings – to Council
5. ROSEPORT INVESTMENTS LIMITED
250 YORKTECH DRIVE, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT 30% ACCESSORY RETAIL
AND RESTAURANTS
(ZA 05 014888) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning
By-law amendment, File ZA 05 014888, submitted by Roseport Investments Limited,
to permit accessory retail and restaurants at 250 Yorktech Drive.
Committee was advised that 199
notices were mailed on October 19, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on October 18, 2005. Committee received three written
submissions from:
1.
Gary Hudson of Darton Property Advisors and Managers Inc. representing
First Markham Place, in support
2.
YRCC # 894, 3229/3235 Highway 7 East, in support
3.
YRCC # 902, 3255 Highway 7 East, in support
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Joanne Barnett of the Kerbel
Group Inc., representing the Applicant, Roseport Investment Limited, was in
attendance to answer any questions.
Eric Ng, 20 Nakina Way, representing First Markham Place,
spoke in support of the proposal.
Committee discussed the timing
of this development relative to construction of the Rodick Road overpass. Committee requested
attention be paid to placement of gas meters and other ancillary objects that
could detract from the appearance of the streetscape.
Staff noted that the by-laws
will not be presented for enactment until the all the details have been
finalized, and that an update will be provided regarding the parking study.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A.
Chiu
That the written submission
from Gary Hudson of Darton Property Advisors and Managers Inc. representing
First Markham Place, YRCC # 894, and YRCC # 902, in support of the proposed
Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 05 014888, submitted by Roseport Investments
Limited, for 250 Yorktech Drive, be received;
And that the deputation by
Eric Ng, representing First Markham Place, in support of the proposed Zoning
By-law amendment, File ZA 05 014888, submitted by Roseport Investments Limited,
for 250 Yorktech Drive, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission staff report dated August 30, 2005, entitled “Preliminary
Report, Roseport Investments Limited at 250 Yorktech Drive, Zoning Amendment
application to permit 30% accessory retail and restaurants, in addition to
existing permitted uses and to revise parking requirements”, File Number ZA 05
014888” be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on November 8, 2005 with respect to the proposed
amendment to By-law 165-80 be received;
And that the application by
Roseport Investments Limited to amend By-law 165-80 be approved;
And further that the proposed
amendments be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
6. BEHRAM & ANAHITA FAROOGH, (RADIANT WAY MONTESSORI)
9718 MCCOWAN ROAD, BERCZY
VILLAGE COMMUNITY
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA 05
015902) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 05 015902, submitted by Behram and
Anahita Faroogh (Radiant Way Montessori), to permit a Montessori School at 9718
McCowan Road.
Committee was
advised that 35 notices were mailed on October
19, 2005,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 18, 2005. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues.
Joanne
Barnett of the Kerbel Group Inc., representing the Applicant, Behram and
Anahita Faroogh, was in attendance to answer any questions.
Committee
discussed possible access from the condominium property to the west, and
relocation of the McCowan Road access further south to accommodate
a joint driveway with the adjacent property. Staff will review legal issues
with respect to conditions that can be applied in the event of future
redevelopment of the sites.
Staff
confirmed that the valley lands on the subject site will be conveyed as public
lands, and that discussions are ongoing regarding buffer lands. Committee
requested an update on this issue prior to enactment of the by-laws. There were
no comments from the public with respect to this application.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the report from the Development Services Commission dated September 20, 2005,
entitled “Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval by
Behram and Anahita Faroogh (Radiant Way Montessori) to permit a Montessori
pre-school at 9718 McCowan Road, Markham” be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on November 8, 2005 with respect to
the proposed amendment to By-law 304-87, as amended, be received;
And
that the applications by Behram and Anahita Faroogh (Radiant Way Montessori) to
amend By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved;
And
that the proposed amendment to By-law 304-87, as amended, be enacted without
further notice;
And that prior to enactment, staff report back to Council on conveyance
of valley lands and buffer lands, and on providing access through the adjacent
westerly property.
CARRIED
7. BRUCE
N. HUNTLEY CONTRACTING LIMITED
ANDERSON AVENUE, EAST SIDE OF
HIGHWAY 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA 05
006325) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning
By-law amendment, File ZA 05 006325, submitted by Bruce N. Huntley Contracting
Limited, to permit commercial uses on Anderson Avenue, on the east side of
Highway 48.
Committee was advised that 34
notices were mailed on October 19, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on October 18, 2005. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Rob Freeman, representing the
Applicant, Bruce N. Huntley Contracting Limited, advised that he is working
with staff to finalize outstanding issues.
Committee discussed tree
planting requirements, setbacks, and the appropriate amount of retail
commercial uses as contemplated by the John Winter Study. Staff will resolve
jurisdiction issues on Highway 48, and will review the recently-submitted site
plan application prior to presenting the by-laws for enactment.
There were no comments from
the public with respect to this application..
Moved by: Councillor D.
Horchik
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the Development Services
Commission report dated March 22, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report,
Application by Bruce N. Huntley Contracting, for Zoning By-law Amendment, north
and south sides of Anderson Avenue, east side of Highway 48, ZA 05 006235”, be
received;
And that the Development Services
Commission report dated October 4, 2005, entitled “Supplementary Preliminary
Report, Application by Bruce N. Huntley Contracting, for Zoning By-law
Amendment, north and south sides of Anderson Avenue, east side of Highway 48,
ZA 05 006235”, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on November 8, 2005 with respect to the proposed amendment
to By-laws 88-76 and 177-96 be received;
And further that the
application made by Bruce N. Huntley Contracting to amend By-laws 88-76 and
177-96, be approved;
And that the proposed
amendment to By-laws 88-76 and 177-96, be enacted without further notice, once site plan approval has been resolved to staff’s satisfaction.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered at
Development Services Committee on November 8, 2005:
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IN CAMERA
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 12:20 p.m. to consider a legal matter.
CARRIED
8. LEGAL MATTER (5.3)
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 1:03
p.m.
CARRIED
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9. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
Ron
Roffey, Truck Driver, Roads Maintenance – 15 years
Elvio
Valente, Supervisor, Zoning, Building Standards - 15 years
Todd
Wilkinson, Sr. Provincial Offenses Officer, By-law Enforcement and Licensing –
15 years
Thomas
Kliem, Sr. Capital Engineer, Engineering, Infrastructure & Capital Projects
– 10 years
Kyle
Eden, Waterworks Operator II, Waterworks – 5 years
Tapio
Koponen, Gardener, Parks Maintenance, Central Parks Shop – 5 years
Wendy
Woof-Severn, Marketing and Development Coordinator, Markham Theatre – 5 years
10. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 12, 2005 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
minutes of the October
12, 2005 meeting of the Heritage Markham Committee be received for
information.
CARRIED
11. MARKHAM PUBLIC
ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 17, 2005 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
minutes of the October
17, 2005 meeting of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee be
received for information.
CARRIED
12. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 19, 2005 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
minutes of the October
19, 2005 meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee, be received
for information.
CARRIED
13. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That Council be advised that in
accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific
delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of
Development Services or the Director of Planning and
Urban Design have
approved applications listed in the report dated November 8, 2005.
CARRIED
14. REPORT ON
INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2005 TO OCTOBER 7, 2005 (10.0)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the
period of September 24, 2005 to October 7, 2005” and direct staff to process the
applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
15. GREENSBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE PARK
STAFF MEMORANDUM (10.7)
Committee expressed
concern that design features are changed by developers after approval by the
Town. Staff was directed to continue to ensure that potential limitations are
indicated to Council, and that the community is involved in determining
alternate features.
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the staff Memorandum
dated November 8, 2005,
providing a chronology of the Greensborough Town Centre Park be
received.
CARRIED
16. CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORP. PHASE II
(MADISON HOMES / FOREST HILL
HOMES)
WEST OF REESOR ROAD, SOUTH OF
16TH AVENUE
CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT,
RESIDENTIAL PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION (SU 04 015086,
ZA 04 015097) (10.5, 10.7)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corp. (Madison Homes / Forest
Hill Homes) for draft plan of subdivision approval and
implementing zoning to permit the second phase of a residential plan of
subdivision located west of Reesor Road and south of 16th Avenue
within the Cornell Community.
CARRIED
17. MOHAMMED KHAN IN TRUST, 93 HELEN AVENUE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING
DISTRICT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
6 RESIDENTIAL LOTS (ZA 05
019772) (10.5)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the staff report entitled “Preliminary
Report: Mohammed Khan in Trust,
Application to amend the zoning by-law to permit 6 residential lots, 93
Helen Avenue, South
Unionville Planning
District (ZA 05 019772) be received;
And that a Public Meeting be held to
consider the zoning application (ZA 05 019772) and
a subdivision application, when the
required subdivision application is submitted.
CARRIED
18. VARIANCE
TO THE FENCE BY-LAW 277-97
AT 94 COUNTRY GLEN ROAD (2.19)
Report
Staff gave an overview of the application for a
variance to the Fence By-law for 94
Country Glen Road.
Adam Znajewski of 94
Country Glen Road, the Applicant, gave a detailed
explanation of his request for an eight-foot high fence to mitigate noise from
the neighbour’s pool pump. He discussed efforts to deal with the situation and
the results of noise testing.
The Committee considered that a higher fence may not
relieve the noise impacts on the second floor, and suggested that other attenuation
measures might be more feasible, such as a timer on the pump to shut it off at
night. Councillor S. Daurio offered to work with staff and the neighbours to
implement alternate measures.
Committee was concerned for the precedent this request
may set, and considered approval for a section of the fence, from the front
face of the house to the back face of the house, only.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation by Adam Znajewski of 94
Country Glen Road, Applicant, be received;
And that the report entitled
“Variance to the Fence By-Law 277-97 at 94 Country Glen Road” to Development Services Committee,
dated November 8, 2005 be received;
And that the request to grant
relief from the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97 to permit a 2.4 m (8 ft.)
high privacy wood fence, whereas 1.8 m (6 ft.) is the maximum permitted fence
height in a side yard, be deferred to the next
Development Services Committee meeting to
allow an opportunity for Town staff and Councillor S. Daurio to work on
a solution with the neighbours.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
S. Bordone, Development Engineer
G. Day, Planner
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
A. Henriques, Planner
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Acting Senior Project
Coordinator
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
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.
See also, Items 5, 6, and
7.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
19. ANGUS GLEN FARM LTD. & ANGUS GLEN
GOLF CLUB LTD.
ANGUS GLEN COMMUNITY – WEST
VILLAGE
REVISED APPLICATIONS FOR
SECONDARY PLAN
AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (OP 03
112028, SU 03 109045, ZA 03 109048)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposal by Angus Glen Farm Ltd. And Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd. in the West
Village, by nature of his home
abutting the subject property, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Secondary
Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, and draft plan of subdivision, Files OP 03
112028, SU 03 109045, ZA 03 109048, submitted by Angus Glen Farm Ltd. and Angus
Glen Golf Club Ltd., for the West Village in the Angus Glen Community.
Committee was advised that 854
notices were mailed on October 19, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on October 17, 2005. Committee received one written
submission from Fadel and Magda Fahmy, 23 Glenbridge Drive, in objection.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Patrick O'Hanlon, representing
Angus Glen Farm Ltd. and Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd. was in attendance to answer
any questions. Mr. O'Hanlon advised that the applicant is continuing to work
with staff and TRCA on outstanding issues.
Arthur Divers, 55 Glenridge Drive, representing the Devil’s Elbow Ratepayers
Association, spoke of several concerns regarding the proposed change to the
one-third acre lot size, increased density, traffic congestion, and elimination
of the walkway.
Claudio Piccolotto, 15 Glenridge Drive, stated his concern for increased
density, the capacity of Warden Avenue, congestion at intersections, and
the resulting view of roof tops that will impact the rural character of the
neighbourhood. Mr. Piccolotto requested
that the current proposal which has two lots backing onto his property, be
reverted to the previous proposal where only one lot backed onto his property.
Ted Shepherd, 66 The Fairways,
representing the Angus Glen Ratepayers Association, commended the proposal. He
requested that the Ratepayers be involved in development of trail way system.
Fadel Fahmy, 23 Glenbridge Drive, displayed photographs of the
existing open fields on this site. He stated that he bought his home at this
location because of the distinctive neighbourhood and rural character, and he
is also concerned for the potential impacts on traffic.
Staff explained that the
existing Secondary Plan has been in place for many years, and that the current
proposal is to actually decrease the permitted density. The two lots proposed
to be reduced from one-third acre were identified in the north-west corner of
the site.
Committee requested staff
consider a road access to the west to Warden Avenue, and discussed whether the walkway
negotiated in 2003 is appropriate. Staff confirmed that no development will
take place within the valley lands, and that lots will be on full municipal
servicing. There is a potential for servicing of existing lots on Glenridge Drive, as well.
Committee directed that the tree
preservation plan and the servicing plan be provided to the public for review,
when determined, and stated that staff and Committee members are available to
speak with residents. The public was advised to leave their names with the Town
if they wish notification when this application comes back to the Committee,
likely in the New Year.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the written submission
from Fadel and Magda Fahmy, in opposition to the proposed Secondary Plan and
Zoning By-law amendments, and draft plan of subdivision, Files OP 03 112028, SU
03 109045, ZA 03 109048, submitted by Angus Glen Farm Ltd. and Angus Glen Golf
Club Ltd., be received;
And that the deputations by Patrick
O'Hanlon, representing Angus Glen Farm Ltd. and Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd. and
Ted Shepherd representing the Angus Glen Ratepayers Association in support, and
by Arthur Divers representing the Devil’s Elbow Ratepayers Association, Claudio
Piccolotto, and Fadel Fahmy, in opposition to the proposal by Angus Glen Farm
Ltd. and Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd., be received;
And that the report from the
Development Services Commission dated August 30, 2005, entitled “Angus Glen
Farm Ltd. and Angus Glen Golf Club Ltd., Revised Applications for Secondary
Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, Angus
Glen Community – West Village”, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on November 8, 2005 with respect to the draft plan of
subdivision and proposed amendments to the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-laws
304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received;
And that the application be
referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
20. LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LIMITED
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7 AND WEST OF
THE MARKHAM
BY-PASS, IN THE CORNELL
COMMUNITY
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING
TO REVISE THE LAND USE AND
POLICY REGIME
(OPA 05 011355, OPA 04 028705,
ZA 04 028706) (10.3, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official
Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, Files OPA 05 011355, OPA 04 028705, ZA 04
028706, submitted by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited, south of Highway 7
and west of the Markham By-pass.
Committee was advised that 23
notices were mailed on October 19, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on September 30, 2005. Committee received one written
submission from Miguel Singer of Cornell Rouge Development Corp., an adjacent
property owner, in support.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Dan Leeming of the Planning
Partnership, and representatives of Watchorn Architect Inc., representing the Applicant, Lindvest
Properties, gave a detailed presentation on the proposal.
Renee Torrington, 157 Walkerville Road, representing the Cornell Ratepayers
Association, was appreciative of the applicant’s efforts to involve the
residents. Ms. Torrington expressed support for most of the proposal, but has
concerns for density, building height, traffic congestion, and deviation from
the original plan that feathered out the density towards the edges.
Sharon Russell, 7265 Highway,
stated that she is one of two small-parcel land owners, which are also Heritage
Homes. Ms. Russell stated that the developer has not communicated with them,
and they have not been involved in the development of the plan, and also, that they
had not received a notice for this Public Meeting. Ms. Russell objected to the
proposed 17-storey high-rise adjacent to her property.
Glenn Russell, 7265 Highway 7,
discussed the lack of communication by the developer, and unsuccessful notification
by the Town, and requested more time to provide comments on the proposal. He
questioned the property identified as a community park. Mr. Russell referred to
an earlier promotional publication by Cornell which highlighted the Heritage
Homes as protected assets, yet current plans show them as a transit parking
lot. He stated that he has invested a lot in his property and will be impacted
by the proposed development.
Bob Reesor, 8042 Reesor Road, owns a small parcel of land with a
home that has been in his family since 1806, and he stated that he also did not
receive notice of this Public Meeting. Mr. Reesor was concerned for the lack of
involvement in discussions with the developer, and noted that the plan shows a
road going through his house. He also stated concern for the 25-year build-out
that will surround him, as well as impacts from increased traffic, noise, and
garbage.
Mr. Reesor questioned the
setbacks, and requested the same setbacks as are provided by Little Rouge
River, as well as that the small strip of land between the two small properties
remain undeveloped.
The Chair directed the Clerk
to check into the notice delivery, and directed staff to meet with the Russells
and Reesors, and advised that staff will ensure they will have an opportunity
to make a further presentation to Committee or Council, if necessary.
Staff addressed some of the
comments made by the residents regarding building height and density along the
Highway 7 corridor.
Committee discussed the
Secondary Plan process, and timing of development. Committee supported the
design efforts, but noted the need for more parking structures. Concern was
expressed for provision of notice as well as for the lack of involvement of
land owners.
Committee also commented on
long-term phasing, commercial proposals at 9th Line and Highway 7,
the potential traffic increase resulting from the proposed density of the high-rise
blocks, and an appropriate location for the bus loop.
Moved by: Councillor J.
Webster
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That the written submission
from Miguel Singer of Cornell Rouge Development Corp., in support of the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, Files OPA 05 011355, OPA
04 028705, ZA 04 028706, submitted by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited, be
received;
And that the presentation by
Dan Leeming of the Planning Partnership, and representatives of Watchorn
Architect Inc., representing the Applicant, Lindvest Properties, be received;
And that the deputations by Renee
Torrington, Sharon Russell, Glenn Russell, and Bob Reesor, with concerns regarding
the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, Files OPA 05 011355,
OPA 04 028705, ZA 04 028706, submitted by Lindvest Properties (Cornell)
Limited, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on November 8, 2005 with respect to the applications by
Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited for Official Plan Amendment and
rezoning (Files OPA 05 011355, OPA 04
028705, ZA 04 028706) to revise the land use and policy regime for the lands
south of Highway 7 and west of the Markham By-pass in the Cornell Community, be
received;
And that the applications be
referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
And that property owners,
community representatives, staff, and the Ward Councillor meet for input into
the resulting report.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:15 p.m.