MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
APRIL 20, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 4
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
R. Kendall, Manager, Central
District
E. Mak, Planner
S. Muradali, Planner II
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. FLATO
MEADOWS INC.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF HELEN AVENUE
(ZA 10 109547, SU 10 109548) (10.5,
10.7)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
Flato Meadows Inc. for Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to
permit new residential development at 251 and 271 Helen Avenue and the abutting
lot to the east in South Unionville (ZA 10 109547 & SU 10 109548).
The Committee Clerk advised that 154 notices were mailed on March 31, 2010, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on March 30, 2010. No written submissions were received
regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee inquired if any sustainability measures are
being incorporated into this development.
Mr. Shakir Rehmatullah, Flato Management, advised that they are looking
at using energy star appliances and will meet with the Ward Councillor to
discuss other sustainable measures. The
Ward Councillor requested that staff assist in expediting this application.
Mr. Rehmatullah presented the Committee with proposed elevations
of the residential development. Staff
indicated that the proposed densities still need to be finalized.
Mr. Glenn Baron, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee regarding the Flato Meadows Inc. application
and spoke in support. He believes that
the proposed semi residential dwellings are appropriate for this area. Mr. Baron requested that the proper mapping
be used with the correct street names in future reports.
The Committee inquired about the available servicing
allocation. Staff indicated that South
Unionville does have some servicing allocation available however, it
may not be sufficient to cover this entire development.
The Committee inquired whether the staff
recommendation report could be presented to Development Services Committee
prior to the summer recess. Staff
indicated that there are many issues to be worked out and will try to expedite as
much as possible. Staff advised that as
the negotiations continue there may be some additional townhomes because of
minimum lot size requirements. Mr.
Rehmatullah stated they are willing to work out the density issues with staff
as soon as possible.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated April 20, 2010, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Flato Meadows Inc. Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision
applications to permit new residential development consisting of
single-detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings and the extension of
Caboto Trail, Peshawar Avenue and Harry Cook Drive, at 251 and 271 Helen Avenue
and the abutting lot to the east in South Unionville (ZA 10 109547 & SU 10
109548)” be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 20, 2010, with respect to the proposed amendments
to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, and the proposed Draft Plan of
Subdivision, be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed
to prepare a recommendation report for the applications by Flato Meadows Inc.
to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, and for the proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision.
CARRIED
2. CORNERSTONE
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT A PLACE OF
WORSHIP / COMMUNITY CENTRE AT
9642 9TH LINE
GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
(ZA 09-129155, SC 09-129156) (10.5,
10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc., for Zoning By-law Amendment and
Site Plan Approval to permit a new place of worship/community centre at 9642 9th
Line, Greensborough Community (ZA 09-129155, SC 09-129156).
The Committee Clerk advised that 95 notices were mailed on March 31, 2010, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on March 30, 2010. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee inquired about
the location of the disabled parking spots and whether the spots could be
located closer to the entrance areas.
Staff advised that they will consider that when preparing the
recommendation report.
There was discussion regarding
the proposed gymnasium. The applicant
advised that it will not be strictly for members of the parish only but also for
use by the surrounding community. The
applicant provided the Committee with some examples of the various services
they hope to offer.
There was discussion regarding
the number of trees that would be removed to accommodate the parking
requirements and whether some parking spots could be shifted to preserve some
of the trees. The applicant indicated
that they are prepared to work with staff and address the concern regarding
trees.
The Committee thanked everyone
from the congregation that has come out this evening to show their support for
the application.
The Committee suggested
exploring the possibility of implementing renewable energy and arranging a
meeting with our Sustainability Office.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
That the correspondence from Ms. Catherine Yip be
received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor
J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated March 23, 2010, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc., Applications for Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a new place of worship / community centre
at 9642 9th Line, Greensborough Community, File Numbers: ZA 09-129155, SC
09-129156”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 20, 2010, with respect to the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment by Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc. to permit a new
place of worship / community centre at 9642 9th Line (ZA 09-129155) be
received; and further,
3) That staff be directed
to prepare a recommendation report for the Zoning By-law Amendment application
(ZA 09-129155) by Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc. to amend Zoning
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended.
CARRIED
3. 2124123 ONTARIO LIMITED
3940 HIGHWAY 7
(NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7,
WEST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
REZONING AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO
PERMIT A MEDIUM AND HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
FILES.: OPA 07 134436, ZA 07 134461, SU 07 134454 (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
2124123 Ontario Limited for Official Plan Amendment, rezoning and draft plan of
subdivision to permit a medium and high
density residential development at 3940 Highway 7 (north side of Highway 7,
west of Village Parkway).
The Committee Clerk advised that 63 notices were mailed on March 31, 2010, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on March 31, 2010. One written submission was received regarding
this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Moiz Behar, M.
Behar Planning & Design Inc. delivered a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the applications for 3940 Highway 7.
He also provided some images to provide a better sense of their
proposal. Mr. Behar confirmed that the
building will be LEED certified.
The Ward Councillor indicated that he would have appreciated meeting
with the applicant prior to the proposal being presented to Committee. There was discussion regarding what will be
developed between Landmark and Street A.
Mr. Behar advised that at this point they have no plans for that piece
of land.
There was brief discussion with respect to the parking ratio for this
development.
Ms. Ann Laxton, Unionville Villagers Association addressed Committee on
behalf of Mr. Harry Eaglesham, Unionville Ratepayers Association who could not
attend tonight’s meeting and stated concern with the number of notices sent out
for this application. Mr. Eaglesham
believes that there should be a broader notice circulation similar to the
applications within Markham Centre.
The Committee discussed whether future applications within Unionville
should include a circulation radius larger than the required 120 metre in the Planning Act. Staff
advised that unless otherwise directed by Council resolution applications
receive the notice requirements as prescribed by the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence from Ms. Maria Yau be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the staff report dated March 18,
2008 entitled “Preliminary Report, 2124123 Ontario Limited, 3940 Highway 7
(north side of Highway 7, west of Village Parkway), applications for Official
Plan Amendment, rezoning and draft plan of subdivision to permit a medium and
high density residential development,” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on April 20, 2010 with respect to the proposed amendments,
be received; and,
3) That staff be authorized to continue
discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the March 18,
2008 staff report in the context of the Town’s Highway 7 Precinct Plan Study;
and further,
4) That upon resolution of the outstanding
issues, staff is directed to prepare a recommendation report for the
applications submitted by 2124123 Ontario Limited; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.
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