MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2007-12-04
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 14
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair:
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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R. Blake, Manager, West District
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
G. Sellars, Senior Planner
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
S. Muradali, Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None
disclosed.
1. OAKCREST
DEVELOPMENTS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO FACILITATE A SEVERANCE TO
CREATE THREE (3) LOTS AT 4
OAKCREST AVENUE
(ZA 07 125054) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Oakcrest
Developments Inc. to facilitate a severance to create three lots at 4 Oakcrest
Avenue (ZA 07 125054).
The Committee Clerk advised that 70 notices were mailed on November 14, 2007, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on November
13, 2007. Six written
submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The applicant, Mr. Greg
Chitilian, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal to facilitate a
severance and create three lots. He
stated that to the south of his property the lot sizes are 32 feet wide, and to
the west there are semi-detached dwellings and he believes the development of
three custom homes will be a reasonable transition from large lots to the
medium density.
Ms. Denise Ascenzo addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue stating she is not in support of
this application. Ms. Ascenzo believes
42’ and 46’ lots is over development in this area and will lessen the
uniqueness of this neighbourhood.
Mr. Peter Dermastja addressed
the Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue indicating he is not in support of
this application. Mr. Dermastja stated the
development of 3 custom homes will remove the majority of trees and vegetation
on the property. He also stated that this
proposed development is not in keeping with the neighbourhood.
Mr. Larry Dyrst, addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue stating he is neither in support or
opposition to the proposal. He presented
the Committee with pictures of new development and houses that have been
abandoned on Oakcrest Avenue. Mr.
Dyrst feels the Town has failed this Community and there should be more
consideration given to the proposal than just the lot size.
Mr. Lance Kaprielian, Kave
Architects, advised the Committee he is the architect representing Mr.
Chitilian. He stated his client shares
many of the residents concerns. Mr.
Kaprielian presented pictures of the abutting properties and of the proposed
design. He stated due to the eight
abutting properties it is difficult to maintain this lot as one. He also advised many of the trees and
vegetation will be maintained with the proposed development.
Mr. Alexander Sgroi addressed
the Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue stating he is not in support of
this application. He believes the
proposed development will increase the noise level and will lead to a loss of
privacy. Mr. Sgroi also expressed
concerns regarding possible drainage issues resulting from the cutting of trees
to permit the development.
The Committee stated this
proposal is not in keeping with the community and indicated the intensification
is not needed in this neighbourhood. The
Committee suggested the applicant meet with Staff and look at alternatives that
will maintain the character of the street.
Staff advised they will be
reviewing the infill By-law in Wards 1 and 2 and will also include this area
during that review. Staff also advised
they will report back with respect to this application in the January 2008.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J.
Virgilio
That the correspondence
from Mike Moffat, Mary Salerno, Rob and Lori Di llio, Pat Dimilta, Glen Baron
and Petition from 28 residents residing on Oakcrest Avenue be received;
That the Ward Councillor
facilitates a meeting with the applicant and residents;
And that the Development
Services Commission report dated November 6, 2007, entitled “Preliminary Report.
Oakcrest Developments Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate a
severance to create three (3) lots at 4 Oakcrest Avenue (ZA 07 125054)” be
received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on December 4, 2007, with respect to the proposed
amendment to By-law 122-72 be received;
And further that the
application by Oakcrest Developments Inc. to amend By-law 122-72 be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. MIKE
AND ANGELA PAPAPETROU
APPLICATION FOR
A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A VETERINARY CLINIC
IN THE EXISTING BUILDING AT 79
GREEN LANE
(ZA-07-126533) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting was to consider an application submitted by Angela and Mike
Papaetrou to permit a veterinary clinic within an existing building located at 79
Green Lane.
The Committee Clerk advised that 34 notices were mailed on November 14, 2007, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on November 6,
2007. No written submissions
were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
The Committee stated that
this proposed use will fit in very well with the existing neighbourhood and
will be a great service for the Community.
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E.
Shapero
That the Development Services Commission report dated October
16, 2007, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT - Mike and Angela Papapetrou Application
for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a veterinary clinic in the existing
building at 79 Green Lane” be received;
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on December 4, 2007, with respect to the proposed amendment
to By-law 77-73 be received;
That the application by Mike and Angela Papapetrou to
amend By-law 77-73, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law 77-73, as
amended, be enacted without further notice.
And that staff meet with the
applicant to further discuss possible landscaping improvements.
CARRIED
3. GREENSBOROUGH NORTH GROUP
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE, BETWEEN
MARKHAM BY-PASS AND THE GO
TRANSIT RAIL CORRIDOR
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU 06 109380 (19TM-06009) ZO
06 109396) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
The Chair advised the subject of the
Public Meeting was to consider an application submitted by Greensborough North
Group for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 and draft plan of
subdivision approval.
The Committee Clerk advised that 54 notices were mailed on November 14, 2007, and a Public
Meeting sign was posted on November 12, 2007.
No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff advised currently this application does
not have any service allocation.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this
application.
Staff advised the Heritage house located within the subdivision faces Major
Mackenzie Drive and the green space surrounding it
would be a future parkette. The
Committee suggested Staff will need to consider the relationship between the
Heritage house and the parkette and how it will be integrated. The Committee also suggested having the
Heritage house restored by the Landowners Group and handed over to the Town of Markham
and use it as a meeting area for local community groups.
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor A.
Chiu
That the Record of the
Public Meeting held on December 4, 2007 with respect to applications ZO 06 109396 and SU 06 109380
(19TM-06009) submitted by Greensborough North Group for
amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 and draft plan of subdivision
approval be received;
And that the applications be referred back to staff
for further review and a report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Public
Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:45 p.m.