M I N U T E S

                                             DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2002-08-26

 

PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Vice Chair, Community Character:             Regional Councillor T. Wong Vice Chair, Markham Centre:             Councillor D. Horchik Members:             Regional Councillor G. Landon             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor E. Shapero             Councillor J. Virgilio             Councillor J. Heath             Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer M.F.Turner, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director of Planning D. Clark, Town Architect D. Cheng, Planner M. Cory, Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

 

Councillor Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 3, the proposed relocation of "The Ambrose Noble House" at 9251 Highway 48, by nature of representing the owner of the property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

1.         MICROCELL CONNEXIONS, 22 HERITAGE ROAD
PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION (10.0)

 

Mr. Andrew Walker of Microcell Connexions, made a deputation regarding the proposed telecommunications installation at 22 Heritage Road, advising the structure will consist of a 30m. high monopole.

 

Staff advised that, in accordance with the Town's policy for telecommunications facility applications, a public information session had been held, and two landowners had responded. The Town has jurisdiction over the facility location, and Industry Canada has approval authority for height and design details.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the presentation by Mr. Andrew Walker of Microcell Connexions, regarding a proposed telecommunication tower at 22 Heritage Road, be received;

 

And that the site plan application submitted by Microcell Connexions for construction of a 48 metre telecommunications tower at the rear of 22 Heritage Road be approved, with respect to location only, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.                  That Industry Canada and the Region of York be advised, in writing, of this approval and that this approval is with respect to location only;

 

2.                  That Microcell Connexions is responsible for all matters relating to grading, utility location, external approvals, engineering and structural design, etc.

 

 

2.         TOWN TRANSFER OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO BELL CANADA
WISMER MARKHAM SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1 (8.0, 10.0)

 

In response to Committee's questions, staff confirmed that the subject easement is not in the buffer area.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Easement to Bell Canada over part of Block 206, Plan 65M-3519, designated at Part 1, Plan 65R-24867 in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

3.         DAVID HALDENBY AND MARIE JONES,
REQUEST FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
"THE AMBROSE NOBLE HOUSE" 9251 HIGHWAY 48 (16.11)

 

Councillor Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed relocation of "The Ambrose Noble House" at 9251 Highway 48, by nature of representing the owner of the property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

Committee discussed improvements required at the intersection of 16^th Avenue and Highway 48, and requested staff to continue negotiations with the Region and Province in this regard. Staff advised an update of this issue is scheduled to be presented at the Transportation Committee meeting on September 30, 2002.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Council declare the dwelling known as the "Ambrose Noble House", located at 9251 Highway 48, to be eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates;

 

And that the extract from the Main Street Markham Committee, dated July 17, 2002, supporting the preservation of the Ambrose Noble House, be received for information;

 

 

 

And that staff continue negotiating with the Region and Province with respect to improvements to the intersection of 16^th Avenue and Highway 48.

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*          Amended by Council at its meeting held September 3, 2002, to replace the last paragraph

            as follows:

 

"And that staff continue negotiating with the Region and Province with respect to
improvements to the intersection of 16^th Avenue and Highway 48, and report back to Council in six (6) months or sooner."

 

 

4.         AMENDMENTS TO TOWN'S STREET NUMBERING CRITERIA
            AND ADDRESS NUMBER CHANGE POLICIES (10.15)

 

Committee discussed the confusion between "lot" and "address" numbering. Staff advised that draft address numbering is now being provided at the draft plan stage, and developers are being encouraged to use these. The proposed amendment to the Town's street numbering criteria should eliminate the Committee's involvement in this type of application.

 

Committee directed an amendment to the wording of Clause C, Appendix D, (when an address number change would be permitted) for clarification.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the changes proposed in the report dated August 26, 2002 entitled "Amendments to the Town's Street Numbering Criteria and Address Number Change Policies" be endorsed;

 

And that the new Street Numbering Criteria (Appendix C) and the new Address Number Change Policy (Appendix D as amended), be approved and circulated to the development industry for information.

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*          Amended by Council at its meeting held September 3, 2002, to add the following

            paragraph:

 

"And that the new Address Number Change Policy (Appendix D as amended)
 consistently refer to the "registered property owner."

 

 

5.         MICHAEL-ANGELO'S MARKET PLACE INC.
            NORTHEAST CORNER OF WOODBINE AVENUE & HIGHWAY 7
            SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND HOLD REMOVAL (SC.01107298 ZA.02111789) (10.6)

 

Staff presented the proposed master plan for the Michael-Angelo's property, reviewing the retail and office components, elevations, and phasing details. Staff explained the recommendation to approve the first phase, subject to conditions. Discussions included the relocation and capacity of flood storage and ditching, and the costs to applicant/Town/Region.

 

In response to the Committee's request, Mr. Paul Didur of Paul Didur Architect Inc., representing the applicant, provided details of the changes in the application since it was last presented to the Committee. Staff stated they will review all site plan drawings with the Ward Councillor.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the site plan application (SC.01107298), submitted by Michael-Angelo’s Market Place Inc., to permit a phased development at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7, that includes a supermarket, 4-storey office building, retail/office component and parking deck, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         That the Master Site Plan and Master Landscaping Plan for the entire site be endorsed;

 

2.         That the Phase 1 site plan, landscape plan and building elevations (supermarket and parking deck), be approved, subject to improvements being made to the west and south building elevations for the parking deck prior to final approval by the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

3.         That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town containing all standard and applicable special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies;

 

4.         That the Owner covenants and agrees to provide temporary landscaping improvements at the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 in Phase 1;

 

5.         That the Owner covenants and agrees to pay the costs for improvements to the street frontages along Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 to the satisfaction of the Region of York and the Town, consistent with the Town’s streetscape improvement guidelines for Highway 7 and the Woodbine Corridor Report. The improvements are subject to relocation of the flood storage capacity that is contained within the existing ditches, to Town-owned lands located south-west of the Woodbine and Highway 7 intersection, to the satisfaction of the TRCA and the Town. The Region of York together with the Town will consider, in good faith, cost sharing of extraordinary costs relating to flood control over and above normal Regional and Town requirements which are to be borne by the Owner. The Town and Region will share their portion of the costs on a 50/50 basis. Financial arrangements pertaining to these works are to be addressed in the site plan agreement for Phase 1.

 

6.         That the site plan agreement provide for the payment, by the Owner, of all applicable fees, charges, rates, recoveries, cash-in-lieu of parkland, Developer’s Group obligations and local service contributions;

 

7.         That the Owner comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

8.         That the Owner agree to provide foundations for a future parking deck, or to construct the parking deck at the time the supermarket is constructed in Phase 1;

 

9.         That the Owner shall provide an Environmental Clearance letter to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to issuance of a building permit for the office building (Phase Three);

 

10.       That site plan approval will lapse after a period of three years commencing August 26, 2003, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;

 

11.       That the conditions of site plan approval requested by the Region shall be incorporated into the site plan agreement;

 

12.       That the Owner will be required to implement all noise mitigation measures in accordance with the requirements of the July 5, 2002 noise report by Howe, Gastmeier, Chapnik limited and the August 2, 2002 peer review by Jade Acoustics Inc. or the latest amendment, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, including provision of any additional fees for peer review;

 

13.       That the full length of any noise wall, wooden privacy fencing and plantings, as shown adjacent to the residential units on the Master Site Plan and Master Landscape Plan, be installed prior to the occupancy of the supermarket in Phase 1;

 

14.              That tree plantings will be provided to screen the loading area located on the east side of the supermarket along Highway 7 prior to occupancy of the supermarket to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

15.              That the Owner shall provide the Engineering Department, for approval, a development phasing plan indicating the internal/external infrastructure required at each stage of development prior to execution of the site plan agreement;

 

16.              That the site plan agreement contain applicable phasing provisions for the development and an acknowledgment that all zoning requirements will ultimately be complied with;

 

17.       That the Owner agrees, prior to execution of the site plan agreement, to enter into agreement(s) with adjacent property owners and the Region of York to pay their fair share for improvements, including, but not limited to the following:

 

1. Signalized entrance to Woodbine Avenue
2. Construction of a centre median on Highway 7 and Woodbine Avenue
3. Closing of Lunar Crescent including maintenance agreement
4. Traffic signals at Lunar Crescent and Highway 7  

 

And further that the Hold provision appended to the zoning of the site should remain in place for Retail “A” building (Phase Two) at the intersection of Woodbine Ave and Hwy 7 and the office building (Phase Three), pending an amendment to the site plan agreement to include detailed site plans, building elevations and landscaping plans for those buildings, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.

 

 

6.         599730 ONTARIO INC., 7037 YONGE STREET
            ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT EXISTING USES (ZA 02 103293)(10.5)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That application ZA 02 103293 to amend Zoning By-law 2237 submitted by 599730 Ontario Inc. to recognize existing uses at 7037 Yonge Street be approved, and the implementing Zoning By-law be enacted without further notice.

 

 

7.         COLRIDGE HOLDINGS INC.
WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVE., SOUTH OF 16^TH AVENUE
PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM (CU 02 100346) 19CDM-200201 (10.20)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the report entitled “Colridge Holdings Inc.” dated August 26, 2002, be received;

 

And that the application for approval of Plan of Condominium, File Number CU 02 100346, 19CDM-200201 submitted by Colridge Holdings Inc. for 71 residential townhouses (Phase 2), on the west side of Woodbine Avenue, south of 16^th Avenue, be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. Approval shall relate to the Draft Plan of Condominium prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited, dated November 20, 2001;

 

2. That all provisions of the Site Plan Control Agreement dated February 14, 2001 between the Owner and the Town be fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Town;

 

3. That the Owner enter into a Condominium Agreement if required by the Town;

 

4. That prior to release for registration, the Owner shall provide the following to the Town’s satisfaction:

 

a)      The condominium description and declaration which shall ensure, among other matters, that each townhouse unit has sole exclusive use, for parking purposes, over the driveway portion of the common element leading directly to the unit;

 

b)      A certificate from the applicant’s architect stating that all buildings are substantially completed and have been constructed in accordance with the plans contained in the Site Plan Control Agreement and in accordance with the Building Code;

 

c)      A certificate from the applicant’s surveyor stating that all buildings have been located on the ground in accordance with the site plans contained in the said Site Plan Control Agreement and zoning by-law;

 

d)      A certificate from the applicant’s engineer stating that all on site works, including but not limited to, grading, above and below ground services, asphalt paving, and noise control features have been completed in accordance with the plans and conditions in the site plan agreement;

 

e)      A certificate from the applicant’s landscape architect stating that all landscaping has been installed and completed in accordance with the landscape plans contained in the Site Plan Control Agreement;

 

f)         Arrange inspections of the on-site works with the Engineering Department and Urban Design Group and shall rectify any deficiencies relative to the approved plans, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the Manager of Urban Design;

 

g)      Payment of any outstanding taxes and local improvement fees against the subject lands;

 

h)      Payment of any local improvement charges, fees or recoveries owing against the subject lands.

 

5. That appropriate easements or other instruments be granted to the Condominium Corporation allowing access to the main private roads leading to public streets;

 

6. To ensure adequate access for Municipal collection, the Owner must adhere to the following criteria:

 

a) A minimum 7.5m pavement width and 12m turning radius must be provided throughout the site.

 

b) The road configuration must permit the safe flow of collection vehicles so that they will not have to travel in reverse gear.

 

c)  At the south part of Melissa Way that abuts future development lands, the Owner must provide adequate turning space for collection vehicles. The turning space must meet Town of Markham Engineering design standards.

 

7. The development will receive municipal curbside collection as follows;

 

a)      For Units 1-16, garbage and recycling will be collected from a centralized location at the intersection of Walter Thomas Way and Melissa Way

 

b)      For Units 17-32, garbage and recycling will be collected from a centralized location at the intersection of Charles Simpson Way and Melissa Way

 

c)      Units 33-48 will receive weekly curbside collection in front of their homes on Natasha Way

 

d)      For Units 49-64, garbage and recycling will be collected from a centralized location at the intersection of Albert Baily Way and Melissa Way

 

e)      Units 65-71 will receive weekly curbside collection in front of their homes on Aaron Way

 

f)        Movement of waste and recyclables from each residence to each centralized collection location, will be the responsibility of the builder/developer/condominium corporation.  All garbage and recycling must be placed out for collection by 7:00 am on Wednesday.

 

8. That prior to release for registration, the Owner shall satisfy all the conditions of the Regional Municipality of York as follows:

 

a)   The Owner shall carry out all conditions of site plan approval as issued by the Regional Transportation and Works Department on October 25, 2000 (File SP-M-008/97).

 

b)   The Owner shall enter into an agreement with the Region of York, agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise, of the Regional Corporation in accordance with By-law DC-3-98-77.

 

c)      The Region shall confirm that adequate water supply and sewage treatment capacity are available for development proposed within this draft plan of condominium, and have been allocated by the Town of Markham.

 

d) The Region of York Planning and Development Services Department shall advise       that Conditions 8(a) to 8(c) inclusive have been satisfied.

 

9.   That prior to release for registration, the Owner shall undertake the following to the satisfaction of Bell Canada and the Town of Markham:

 

a)      The Owner shall be requested to enter into an agreement (Letter of Understanding) with Bell Canada complying with any underground servicing conditions imposed.   The owner shall advise the municipality of the arrangement made for such servicing.

 

10. That prior to release for registration the Owner further agrees to determine and provide a suitable temporary Community Mailbox location(s), which may be utilized by Canada Post until curbs, sidewalks and final grading have been completed at the permanent Community Mailbox locations.  This will enable Canada Post to provide mail delivery to new residents as soon as homes are occupied.

 

 

8.         AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED - PHASE 3A
PART LOTS 17 AND 18, CONC. 7, WISMER COMMUNITY, DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION & REZONING (SU 01 111524, ZA 01 111522) (10.5, 10.7)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Record of Public Meeting held on December 4, 2001, regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-laws be received;

 

And that draft plan of subdivision 19T-95042 prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project Number P-360, be draft approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report, and the following red-line revisions:

 

• Remove from the draft plan of subdivision the 3.0 metre easement for ‘Town of Markham Fire Department’ shown between Lots 9 and 10, and,
• Add a 0.3 metre reserve along the rear of Lots 1 – 17, inclusive.

 

And that the application to amend zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report, be enacted without further notice;

 

And that water supply allocation for 81 units be transferred from 1039954 Ontario Limited, owner of a 8.682 hectare parcel of land on the south side of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Markham Road, to the subject property, and that the two affected landowners and the Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers Group be so advised;

And that the Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers Group provide written confirmation to the satisfaction of the Town of the Group’s concurrence with respect to the distribution of water supply allocation for draft plan of subdivision 19T-95042 from the totals allocated to the community by the Town;

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner or in accordance with on-going monitoring to ensure a reasonable distribution of servicing allocation among landowners in the Wismer Commons Community, in consultation with the Developers Group;

 

And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 3A portion of the subdivision;

 

And that registration of Phase 3A in respect to interim sanitary capacity and sewage allocation and water supply be subject to conditions listed in this report as follows:

 

Appendix A:

 

8.9       The Owner shall acknowledge and agree that prior to full registration of Phase 3A of the lands as shown on the draft plan, the proposed Regional sanitary trunk sewer on 16^th Avenue must be completed to service the balance of the lands in the Wismer Secondary Plan area beyond which interim sanitary sewage capacity is available, and further sewage allocation is approved by Council, or the Town approving additional interim sanitary servicing.

 

8.10     The Owner shall acknowledge and agree in the subdivision agreement that no building permits will be issued for any development beyond that which can be adequately serviced by any interim servicing proposal.

 

8.11     The Owner acknowledges that there is limited capacity in the existing Robinson Creek sanitary sewer south of 16^th Avenue that can service the lands within the draft plan on an interim basis subject to the Town’s approval.  This limitation on sanitary capacity will be addressed in a subdivision agreement and will take into account the requirements to service non-residential developments.

 

8.16     Prior to registration of this plan of subdivision, the Owner shall provide to the satisfaction of the Town, written confirmation from the Trustee of the Wismer Secondary Plan area that interim sanitary servicing has been allocated to this subdivision as a transfer from a non-participating owner from the total sanitary sewer capacity allocated to the Wismer Secondary Plan area by the Town.

 

8.18     Prior to registration of this plan of subdivision, the Owner shall provide to the satisfaction of the Town, written confirmation from the Trustee of the Wismer Secondary Plan area that water capacity has been allocated to this subdivision as a transfer from a non-participating owner from the total water capacity allocated to the Wismer Secondary Plan area by the Town.

 

8.20     The Owner acknowledges that the interim temporary storage facility be installed prior to 2092 building permits (Phase 1 & 2) based on the ongoing monitoring and as directed from the Director of Engineering.

 

And further that the Wismer Development Phasing Plan be modified to reflect the revision to the phasing of development as indicated in this report.

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*          Amended by Council at its meeting held October 10, 2001, to add the words
"as amended" after the words "Appendix 'A' to this report" in the second paragraph.

 

 

9.         PALMA RESIDENTIAL GROUP, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 407,
WEST OF MCCOWAN ROAD, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-02002)
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(SU.02-102469, ZA.02-102456) (10.5, 10.7)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02002 (SU.02-102469) located north of Highway 407, west of McCowan Road, proposed by Palma Residential Group, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;

 

And that zoning application (ZA.02-102456) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, submitted by Palma Residential Group, for a draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02002 (SU.02-102469) located north of Highway 407, west of McCowan Road, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws be enacted; without further notice;

 

And that a water supply allocation for up to 57 units in the draft plan of subdivision be granted;

 

And that the applicant provide to the Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 17-2000);

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate sewage allocation and water supply should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that the Region of York be advised of the sewage and water supply allocation for this development.

 

 

10.       "ALDEBARRON", 7070 BAYVIEW AVENUE
CANADA WIDE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC.
DESIGNATION PURSUANT TO PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
(16.11.3)

 

Mr. Paul Baron of Brown Dryer Karol, solicitor representing the property owner, was in attendance to request deferral of consideration of the staff recommendation, as they had not anticipated this matter to proceed so quickly and were not prepared to address the Committee at this time. Mr. Baron suggested that a review of the site may demonstrate a historical designation is not warranted.

 

Staff responded that a demolition permit application has been submitted for this property, which compels the Town to act at this time. Mr. Baron was advised that the Committee's recommendation will be forwarded to the next meeting of Council for ratification, and at that time, the property owner has an opportunity to address Council on this matter.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the heritage building known as "Aldebarron" at 7070 Bayview Avenue, pursuant to 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

 

And further, that the application for demolition be denied.

 

 

11.       GOLDEN JUBILEE WALKWAY, CORNELL (10.0)

 

Councillor Health submitted a memo explaining the opportunity to participate in the Government of Ontario's Jubilee event at the Exhibition Grounds on October 8, 2002. It is anticipated Queen Elizabeth would unveil a plaque of dedication at that time. The Committee agreed the location along the east side of the Ninth Line would be appropriate, but suggested it should be called a "greenway".

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the greenway along the east side of Ninth Line be named "The Golden Jubilee Greenway" in honour of the Queen's 50 years on the Throne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING

 

12.       THORNHILL SQUARE, 300 JOHN STREET
TOWN-INITIATED AMENDMENT TO THORNHILL SECONDARY PLAN,
TO ADD URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES (SPA 02 106742) (10.4)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application File SPA 02 106742, to amend the Thornhill Secondary Plan (OPA #1) to add a detailed set of urban design principles with respect to the Thornhill Square site at 300 John Street.

 

Committee was advised that 1594 notices were mailed on August 6, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on August 6, 2002. The Committee received correspondence from Geoff Woods, CN Railway Properties Inc., submitting comments and policies.

 

The Chair and staff clarified the purpose of the application being considered at this time, which is to add a detailed set of urban design principles into the Thornhill Secondary Plan. Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposed guidelines, explaining the Thornhill Square site is intended to be the focal point of the community, with mixed uses. The current guidelines are general, and the recent OMB decision, which denied a Big Box development on the site, requested additional design guideline policies be developed for this site.

 

The presentation included a description of the key urban design requirements, such as: improved connections/linkages; enhanced pedestrian environments; and, to create a unique community identity. Staff outlined the next steps in this process, and the timing of development of this site. Staff confirmed to the Committee that inclusion of design guidelines in the Secondary Plan is a new approach that will be used more often in the future, as it provides better control for the Town.

Mr. Colin Morris, 7905 Bayview Avenue, expressed concern for the traffic problems in the area, the relocation of exit/entrances, and the compounded effects on the adjacent Landmark residence. Staff advised a traffic impact study would be a requirement of development. The Chair requested staff to follow up with Mr. Morris regarding his concerns.

 

Mr. Ed Kirch, 7905 Bayview Avenue, stated his concern that the development of the site be compatible with surrounding existing uses, with respect to unit/lot size.

 

Mr. John O'Gorman, 29 Grandview Avenue, stated his opinion that the notice of this Public Meeting should have contained more information regarding proposed design details. Staff advised that sufficient notice was provided regarding availability of documents for examination.

 

Committee members discussed the ongoing efforts to resolve traffic issues, and noted that the imminent expansion of the Thornhill Community Centre must be included in the equation. The Committee directed that copies of the guidelines be made available to anyone requesting them, and that the Thornhill Sub-Committee work with the applicant and residents to achieve appropriate redevelopment of the Thornhill Square site. Staff were requested to take the names and addresses of members of the public who wish further involvement in this matter.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the record of the Public Meeting held on August 26, 2002, with respect to "Thornhill Planning District, Town-initiated official plan and secondary plan amendment to establish urban design principles for redevelopment of the Thornhill Square Site located at 300 John Street (Part of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Registered Plan 2382), bounded by John Street, the Thornhill Community Centre, Green Lane, and St. Luke's Church and the CN Rail Line, be received;

 

And that the amendments to the Markham Official Plan (Revised 1987) and the Secondary Plan PD 3-1 for the Thornhill Planning District, as amended, to establish urban design principles for redevelopment of the Thornhill Square site, be enacted without further notice;

 

And that the Thornhill Sub-Committee work with developers and residents to achieve appropriate redevelopment of the Thornhill Square site.

 

 

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Other matters discussed by the Development Services Committee on August 26, 2002:

 

 

13.       MARKHAM CENTRE UPDATE (10.8.1)

 

Staff provided an update regarding Markham Centre. Handouts were distributed: the Markham Center Newsletter (Volume 1 - July, 2002); Markham Center Communications Update; and, a Globe and Mail newspaper article dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Markham wants to build a new centre to curb sprawl".

 

Staff reviewed the consultant's finding from the public consultation workshops that had been held over the summer, with themes of "Greenlands", "Transportation", and "Built Form".

A one-day comprehensive conference will be held on September 28, 2002, and a final report will be prepared for the Committee in the fall of 2002.

 

Staff advised the Markham Centre website (www.markhamcentre.com) provides information to the public, and provides a further opportunity for input from the public.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the staff presentation regarding Markham Centre be received for information.

 

 

14.       TRIDEL-DORSEY INFO CENTRE (10.5)

 

Mr. Steve Upton, representing Tridel-Dorsey, made a presentation and provided a handout regarding the proposed temporary information centre at the north-west corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard. It will initially serve as a public information centre for Markham Centre, and at the appropriate time it will become a sales centre for Tridel-Dorsey

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the presentation by Mr. Steve Upton, representing Tridel-Dorsey regarding the info centre for Markham Centre, be received for information.

 

 

15.       HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 12, 2002,  July 10, 2002,  August 14, 2002 (16.11)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meetings, held June 12, July 10, and August 14, 2002, be received for information.

 

 

16.       MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 15, 2002, June 19, 2002 (16.39)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meetings, held May 15 and June 19, 2002, be received for information.

 

 

17.       AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED, PHASE 3B
            PART LOTS 17 & 18, CONC. 7, WISMER COMMUNITY
            PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING, 19TM-02003
            (SU 02 110218, ZA 02 110220) (10.5, 10.7)

 

Committee had questions regarding the woodlot, and directed this issue be addressed at the Public Meeting.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Amber Plain Investments Limited for subdivision approval (Phase 3) and implementing zoning by-law amendment for Draft Plan 19T-02003 in Parts of Lots 17 & 18, Concession 7.

 

 

18.       MATRUNDOLA, PACITTO, RIZZI & BLACKMORE CONSTRUCTION
PART LOTS 17 & 18, CONC. 7, HIGHWAY 48, WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY, DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTING REZONING FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, 19T-950813 (SU 02 111460, ZA 02 111457)
(10.5, 10.7)

 

Committee had questions regarding protection of the woodlot, and directed this issue be addressed at the Public Meeting.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Matrundola, Pacitto, Rizzi & Blackmore Construction for subdivision approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments for Part of Lot 17, Concession 7, Highway 48;

 

And that staff provide an evaluation of the consultant report with respect to the woodlots, and advise on the possibility of public ownership of woodlots on the subject and surrounding properties.

 

 

19.       GIUSEPPINA DIMARTINO, 8971 WOODBINE AVENUE
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A SPA (ZA 02 109618) (10.5)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider zoning by-law amendment application ZA 02 109618 submitted by Giuseppina Dimartino to permit a health and beauty spa use at 8971 Woodbine Avenue;

 

And that the notification boundary for the Public Meeting be expanded to include Buttonville Crescent East and Buttonville Crescent West.

 

 

20.       BIRCH HOMES, 19 LEMSFORD DRIVE, LOT 35,
REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3453, ROUGE NORTH COMMUNITY
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(OPA.02-111206, ZA.02-111210) (10.4, 10.5)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Birch Homes to amend the Rouge North Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 90-81, Lot 35, Registered Plan 65M-3453.

 

 

21.       1065764 ONTARIO LIMITED (MAJOR MARK CENTRE)
9900 HIGHWAY 48, CONC. 7, PT. LOT 20, PART 2, 65R-8622
REZONING TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL SHOPPING FACILITY
(ZA 02 106874)(10.5)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application (ZA 02 106874) submitted by 1065764 Ontario Limited for approval of zoning by-law amendments for 9900 Highway 48;

 

And that further details regarding the piping of Exhibition Creek be provided at the Public Meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.       TENSTONE DEVELOPMENTS INC. NORTH-WEST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 7 AND TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
ZONING AMENDMENT FOR TEMPORARY INFORMATION CENTRE
(ZA 02 112446) (10.5)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning by-law amendment application, (ZA 02 112446) submitted by Tenstone Developments to permit a temporary information centre near the northwest corner of Highway 7 - Town Centre Boulevard.

 

 

23.       SITE PLAN AND MINOR APPLICATIONS
APPROVED UNDER BY-LAW 216-93, FILE DM 2001-03 (10.6)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

In accordance with Site Plan Approval Delegation By-law 216-93, 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 the following applications:

 

1.         Urban Renaissance (South Unionville) Inc., SC.02-101220

2.         Roland Jardine, 1 River Bend Road, SC.02-100650

3.         Big Al’s Aquarium, 100 Konrad Crescent, SC.02-100364

4.         Markhaven Long Term Care Facility, 54 Parkway Avenue, SP99009328

5.         Law Developments (Cornell) Inc. (Aspen Ridge Homes), Bur Oak Avenue,
        SC 00 238838, SC  00 241723, SC 00 246 327

6.         Long-term stay hotel, east side of Times Avenue, north of Galleria Parkway

         SC 01 111938

7.         New dwelling, 252 Main Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District SC 01 113123

8.         Coppard Glen Public School, 131 Coppard Avenue, SC.02-104353

9.         Robert Grant, 37 Peter Street, SC.02-106130

10.       141132 Ontario Inc., 6061 Highway 7 East, SC.02-104838

11.       Kennedy Corners, 7077 Kennedy Road, SC.02-100948

12.       Bimbrok Tile & Marble, 155 Shields Court, SC.01-115385

13.       Fire-fly Seafood & Steak House, 3229 Highway 7 East, SC.02-102423

14.       Addition to the existing industrial building, SC.01-115974

15.       Carullo Residence, 55 Elgin Street, SC.01-118814

16.       Microcell Connexions, 300 Town Centre Boulevard, SC.02-105738

17.       Green Frog Developments Inc., 4813 14^th Avenue, SC.02-105351

18.       L.C.B.O., 200 Bullock Drive, SC.01-116605
19.       Mug Master Café, 7381 Kennedy Road, SC.02-108090

20.       York Region District School Board, Villages of Fairtree, SC.02-106400

21.       Unionville Montessori School, 9400 Kennedy Road/4484 16^th Avenue, SC.01-111368
22.       Parking Lot Expansion, 3160 Steeles Avenue East, SC.02-107442

23.       Middlefield Collegiate Institute, 525 Highglen Avenue, SC.02-107607

24.       Canopy, 7750 Kennedy Road, SC.02-107766

25.       Additions in Thornhill Heritage District, 171 John Street, SC.02-108630

26.       Woodside Developments Limited, 3135 Highway 7 East, SC.02- 107341

 

 

24.       REPORT ON INCOMING APPLICATIONS
JUNE 25-AUGUST 1, 2002 (10.0)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Committee receive the report entitled "Report on Incoming Applications for the period of June 26, 2002 to August 1, 2002" and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.

 

 

25.       QUINTIL GROUP INC., 19-23 DEVIATION ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN, SECONDARY PLAN, AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
(OP 02 111776, ZA 02 106812, SU 02 111777)(10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.7)

 

The Committee received correspondence from David C.K. Tang of Gowlings, representing Quintil Group Inc. Mr. Tang was in attendance to request that the Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and Zoning amendments proceed as soon as possible, without concurrent approval of the Plan of Subdivision. He stated that, in his opinion, the outstanding concerns and design issues have been addressed. Staff advised that Mr. Tang's suggestion is premature.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That correspondence dated August 23, 2002, and the deputation by Mr. David C.K. Tang of Gowlings, representing Quintil Group Inc., with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Secondary Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision Approval for 19-23 Deviation Road, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission Report dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Preliminary Report Re: Applications by Quintil Group Inc. for Official Plan Amendment, Secondary Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision Approval to Permit 24 Semi-Detached Dwellings at 19-23 Deviation Road (OP 02 111776, ZA 02 106812, SU 02 111777)" be received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Development Services Committee receive and consents to the disposition of Item Nos. 24 to 27 in the following manner:

 

26.       CITY OF VAUGHAN, J.D. Leach, June 28, 2002
RE: Joint Study, Markham/Vaughan/Thornhill Main Street Study
(Yonge Street) (10.8)

- Receive

 

27.       YORK REGION, Luch Ognibene, July 2, 2002
            RE: Notice of Decision, Official Plan Amendment # 58 (Group Home Policies)(10.3)

- Receive

 

28.       CITY OF OTTAWA, P.G. Page, July 26, 2002
            RE: Local Planning Process (10.0)

- Receive

 

29.       CORRESPONDENCE IN OBJECTION TO CONSTRADA
AGGREGATE RECYCLING FACILITY, 350 YORKTECH DRIVE
(ZA 01-104767, SC 01-104830) (10.5, 10.6)

            - Family Chorowiec, 44 Coledale Road 

            - Virginia And Daniel Fung, 12 Melchior Cres.

            - Wing Lai, 44 Hollingham Road

            - Karen Grimshaw And Mark Gallop, 21 Kerrigan Cres.

            - John Yuen, 31 Blackwell Court

            - Donna And Dan Lamb, Montgomery Court

            - Mr. & Mrs. Wong, 1 Montgomery Court

            - Graham Canning, 4 Mcphail Court                                                                           - Receive

Public Meeting

 

Attendance

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Vice Chair, Community Character:             Regional Councillor T. Wong Members:             Regional Councillor G. Landon             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor E. Shapero             Councillor J. Virgilio             Councillor J. Heath

V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director of Planning R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner M. Wouters, Senior Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

 

30.       MICHAEL AND VERONICA LARKIN, BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT PHASE 4,
            DRAFT PLAN 19T-95009 (ZA.02-107636) (10.5) 

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application File ZA.02-107636, for a zoning by-law amendment to implement Phase 4 of Draft Plan 19T-95009, submitted by Michael and Veronica Larkin, for property located north of 16^th Avenue and west of McCowan Road, in the Berczy Village Community.

 

Committee was advised that 85 notices were mailed on August 6, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on August 1, 2002. The Committee received correspondence from Mai L. Koster of Emery Investments, submitting comments regarding the connecting road.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, and the proposed uses of the subject property. Committee expressed concern that the Region requires a commercial access for the adjacent development by Emery Investment, to be located in the middle of a residential street.

 

Mr. Richard Goldberg of Emery Investments was in attendance, and he confirmed the commercial access is included in the draft plan.

 

Mr. Jim Kirk, representing the applicants, Michael and Veronica Larkin, was in attendance and had no comments to add.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the correspondence dated August 23, 2002, from Mai L. Koster of Emery Investments, submitting comments regarding the connecting road be received;

 

 

And that the report from the Development Services Commission dated June 18, 2002, entitled "Michael and Veronica Larkin - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to Implement Phase 4 of Draft Plan 19T-95009", be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on August 26, 2002, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended be received;

 

And further that the application be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.

 

 

31.       QUINTIL GROUP INC., 19-23 DEVIATION ROAD
            OFFICIAL PLAN, SECONDARY PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (OP 02-111776, ZA 02-106812, SU 02-111777)
            (10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.7)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application Files OP 02-111776, ZA 02-106812 and SU 02-111777, for Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and Zoning By-law amendments and Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Quintil Group Inc., for property located at 19-23 Deviation Road.

 

Committee was advised that 56 notices were mailed on August 6, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted on August 2, 2002. There were no written submissions received.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, and the proposed uses of the subject property. Staff identified a number of issues to be resolved, including the preservation of existing vegetation, compatibility, relationship to Highway 7, integration of the Deviation Road right-of-way, the heritage dwelling, and implications of the "Special Policy Area" with respect to the lands being prone to flooding.

 

Mr. David C.K. Tang of Gowlings, and Mr. Gary Zebroski, Architect, were in attendance to represent Quintil Group Inc. Mr. Tang suggested that most of the concerns identified had been resolved by the applicant. Staff clarified that not all concerns have been resolved.

 

Mr. Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, stated his concern for the noise from Highway 7. Mr. Baron discussed the required improvements to intersections at Swansea Road and Oakcrest Avenue and provision of schools and future parks, and requested clarification regarding arrangements made with the developer with respect to financial contributions for these purposes. Staff advised they can respond to these questions in the follow up report. 

 

Mr. Terry McGauran, 3 Oakcrest Avenue, stated his concerns for the proposed density and the potential for change to the character of Oakcrest Avenue; the proposed change to Deviation Road; the detrimental effects on wildlife in the area; and, the potential of flooding on the site.

 

Mr. Larry Durst, 6 Oakcrest Avenue, supported statements of concern made by other residents, and discussed the potential problems of traffic patterns and overflow parking on Oakcrest Avenue. Mr. Durst suggested the 3 storey structures may resemble 4 storeys as a result of dealing with flood plain issues. Staff responded that height restriction provisions will be addressed. It was discussed that marketing of the development should identify parking availability.

 

The Committee advised that three informal information meetings had been held with residents, and that the applicant had reduced the proposal from 30 to 24 units. Committee expressed concern for the loss of mature vegetation, the orientation of front/back yards with respect to fencing, and the overcrowding of area schools. Staff were instructed to report back on all the issues raised.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the record of the Public Meeting held on August 26, 2002, with respect to the applications by Quintil Group Inc. for Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and Zoning By-law amendments and Plan of Subdivision to permit 24 semi-detached residential units at 19-23 Deviation Road (OP 02-111776, ZA 02-106812 and SU 02-111777), be received;

 

And that the applications by Quintil Group Inc. for Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and Zoning By-law amendments and Plan of Subdivision be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:30 p.m.