The Public Meeting on this date was to consider an application submitted by Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd.
The Committee Clerk advised that 231 notices were mailed on April 24, 2024, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 18, 2024. There were two written submissions received regarding this proposal.
Aaron Chau, Planner I, provided a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Richard Domes, GWD Planners, provided a presentation on the proposed development.
Emily Grant, Malone Given Parsons, provided a deputation expressing concern that the intended extension of Sevendale Drive nor the protection for a collector road have been contemplated in the Applicant’s Site Plan. Ms. Grant explained that Boxgrove Hills Development Inc. requires access to a proposed public road internal to site to protect the extension of Sevendale Drive and her client’s access to future development on the east side of Donald Cousens. Ms. Grant noted that the collector road is also needed to protect future access to the Donald Cousens Parkway Transitway Station. Ms. Grant requested that the application be revised so that the roads service all developments in the area not just the Applicants. Ms. Grant also requested to be notified of any update to this application.
Nimisha Patel made a deputation suggesting that information on the development proposal should have been shared with Box Grove Connected and Cedar Grove Farmers prior to the meeting. Ms. Patel questioned when there will be Secondary Plan for the Box Grove Community. Ms. Patel expressed the following additional concerns: the traffic the proposal may generate; that the Parks Canada's lands may be affected; and, the types of business that may operate on subject land, such as unlicensed personal services that put strain on police and by-law enforcement. Ms. Patel encouraged Markham Council to develop a plan for the Box Grove Community that would ensure that it becomes a complete community.
The Committee discussed the following regarding the proposed development:
- Expressed concern regarding the road configuration and that the road was being proposed to be privately owned.
- Received clarification that this development application is for the usage of the lands rather than for the road location.
- Noted the future road configuration for this site should be designed in consideration of other future developments in the area, and the future Donald Cousens Parkway Transitway and Montreal Express Stations proposed to be situated in this location, suggesting that Transportation and Planning Staff look at the road configuration.
- Suggested that it may be appropriate to develop these lands as a Transit Oriented Committee.
Mr. Lue advised that Staff will investigate the Committee’s concerns regarding the road configuration.
The Applicant advised that it has not been confirmed at this point in time if the roadway would be private or public.