MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2010-09-14 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 9
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor G. Landon Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor E. Shapero Councillor L. Kanapathi |
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager E. Mak, Planner S. Muradali, Planner II P. Wokral, Heritage Planner A. Henriques, Planner II A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:04 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. BRIDLEPATH
(BULLOCK) DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
FOR A PROPOSED
1-STOREY INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT
162 BULLOCK DRIVE
(OP 10-114631, ZA 08-119614) (10.3, 10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Bridlepath (Bullock) Developments Inc. for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a prosposed 1 storey industrial/commercial ;building at 162 Bullock Drive (OP10-114631, ZA 08-119614).
The Committee Clerk advised that 167 notices were mailed on August 25, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 24, 2010. Two written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
There was discussion with
respect to the proposed 15.93 % of retail use and potential of that percentage
increasing. Staff advised that they are
comfortable with the proposed percentage of retail and any increase could
potentially affect the integrity of the industrial area. Staff pointed out that the retail uses will
relate to a specific floor space area within the building and not to a specific
unit.
Ms. Debby Doherty, Markham
resident addressed the Committee regarding the Bridlepath (Bullock) Development
Inc. proposals and stated some concerns.
She is suggesting that if the application is approved, the applicant
should install fencing to block off the north end access and include enhanced
landscaping. Ms. Doherty is also
suggesting that speed bumps be installed along the driveway to deter potential
car racing.
Staff indicated that GO transit
will be require a separate fence (crash wall) and that this will be part of the
site plan approval conditions.
There was discussion about
obtaining comments from the fire department regarding possible installation of
a fence at the rear of the property to avoid garbage being dumped on site.
Ms. Pamela Wu, Markham
resident addressed the Committee with respect to the Bridlepath (Bullock)
Development Inc. proposals and stated some concerns. She is suggesting that the residents of
Mercer Crescent be permitted to participate in discussions related to this
application to ensure that all possible safe guards are put into place.
The Ward Councillor requested
that she be involved with staff during the site plan application process. The Committee suggested that staff consider
the following during the site plan application:
low lighting at the back of building, security cameras, enhanced
landscaping, no garbage pick-up during late hours and installation
of speed bumps.
The Committee suggested that
staff examine the possibility of street tree planting on the Mercer Crescent
right of way through the Town’s Trees for Tomorrow program.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence from Ms. Penny Rudolfo and Ms. Debby Doherty be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated June 8, 2010 entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT. Bridlepath (Bullock)
Developments Inc. Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment for a proposed 1-storey industrial/commercial building at 162 Bullock
Drive, File Numbers: OP 10-114631, ZA
08-119614” be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on September 14, 2010, with respect to the proposed
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by Bridlepath (Bullock)
Developments Inc. to facilitate individual retail premises that are less than
300 m2 at 162 Bullock Drive (OP 10-114631 / ZA 08-119614) be
received; and,
3) That the Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (OP 10-114631 / ZA
08-119614) by Bridlepath (Bullock) Developments Inc. to amend the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed
amendment to the Official Plan and By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without
further notice.
CARRIED
2. ROCCO
SCIOTTI
APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO RE-ZONE A PORTION OF 56
MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
FROM OPEN SPACE TO RESIDENTIAL
TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLING
(za 10 118042) (10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Rocco Sciotti for a Zoning By-law Amendment to re-zone a portion of 56 Main Street Unionville from Open Space to Residential to permit the construction of a new single detached dwelling (ZA 10-118042).
The Committee Clerk advised that 44 notices were mailed on August 25, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 25, 2010. No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location and surrounding uses.
There was brief discussion
regarding the conveyance of the hazardous lands to the Town.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Deputy J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated September 14, 2010 entitled “Zoning Application to re-zone a portion of 56 Main Street Unionville from Open Space to Residential” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 14, 2010, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72 be received; and,
3) That the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72 be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72 be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
3. TOWN-INITIATED
SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO ADDRESS HERITAGE CONCERNS (16.11,
2.16)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a Town initiated By-law Amendment to the Sign By-law to address Heritage concerns (ZA 10-1224413).
The Committee Clerk advised that notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on August 26, 2010.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposed amendment to the Sign By-law to address heritage concerns.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated April 20, 2010 entitled “Preliminary Report, Town-initiated By-law amendment to the Sign By-law to address Heritage Concerns, File No. ZA 10 1224413” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 14, 2010, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 2002-94 be received; and,
3) That the proposed amendments to By-law 2002-94 be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendments to By-law 2002-94 be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
4. ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT LIMITED RETAIL AND
SERVICE
USES AT 135 ANDERSON AVENUE
h. ROY GRAY LIMITED
(za 10-122713) (10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by H. Roy Gray Limited for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit limited retail and service uses at 135 Anderson Avenue (ZA 10-122713).
The Committee Clerk advised that 97 notices were mailed on August 25, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 24, 2010. No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and no outstanding issues.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That the report dated September 14, 2010, entitled “INFORMATION REPORT. H. Roy Gray Limited. Zoning amendment application to permit limited retail and service uses at 135 Anderson Avenue, File Number: ZA 10-122713” be received, and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 14, 2010, with respect to the application by H. Roy Gray Limited for zoning by-law amendment, be received; and further,
3) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 10-122713) by H. Roy Gray Limited be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
5. Digram
Developments Inc.
Zoning Amendment application
to
rezone lands that were
previously
identified on the draft plan
of subdivision
as a parkette to permit 5
single detached lots
(ZA.10-121906) (10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Digram Developments Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, between Donald Cousens Parkway and the GO Transit rail corridor within the Greensborough Community (ZA 10-121906).
The Committee Clerk advised that 95 notices were mailed on August 25, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 20, 2010. One written submission was 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.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the correspondence from Naomi Herold be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the report dated September 14, 2010, entitled “Digram Developments Inc., application for zoning by-law amendment, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, between Donald Cousens Parkway and the GO Transit rail corridor within the Greensborough community, File Number: ZA.10-121906” be received, and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 14, 2010, with respect to the application by Digram Developments Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and,
3) That servicing allocation for 5 single detached units (16.8 population) of conditional 2011 allocation be granted to Digram Developments Inc, 19TM-06009, subject to written confirmation from the Trustee of the Greensborough Developers Group that servicing allocation is available from the total 2011/2012 sewer and water allocation previously granted to the Greensborough Community; and,
4) That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and further,
5) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA.10-121906) by Digram Developments Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment be approved; and further,
6) That the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
6. Times
Group Corp (Eden Park Phase 2)
Applications for Official Plan
and
Zoning By-law Amendments to
permit
103 additional apartment units
and
reduced parking Block 50 Plan
65M-3226,
Leitchcroft Community
South side of South Park Road
(OP 10 120306 and ZA 10 120307)
(10.3, 10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Times Group Corp (Eden Park Phase 2) for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 103 additional apartment units and reduced parking on Block 50, Plan 65M-3226, south side of South Park Road, east of Times Avenue in the Leitchcroft Community (OP 10-120306 and ZA 10-120307).
The Committee Clerk advised that 286 notices were mailed on August 25, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 20, 2010. Three written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and outstanding issues/concerns. Staff also provided some history on Official Plan Amendment 127 that was approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in December 2004 and its relation to this proposal.
There was brief discussion
regarding the furthest west road that has been constructed but not yet opened
for use.
Mr. Nick Pileggi, Malone Given
Parsons on behalf of Times Group delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding
the Times Group Corp (Eden Park Phase 2) proposals. He pointed out that the applications are
requesting that an additional 103 units be approved and a reduction in parking
ratio.
There was brief discussion
regarding the proposal for a reduction in parking ratio.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the correspondence from Dr. Jarley Koo, Ken Fang and Terry Kwan be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the Development Services Commissions report dated September 14, 2010, entitled “Times Group Corp (Eden Park Phase 2), applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 103 additional apartment units and reduced parking on Block 50, Plan 65M-3226, south side of South Park Road, east of Times Avenue in the Leitchcroft Community, file nos. OP 10 120306 and ZA 10 120307” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 14, 2010, with respect to the applications by Times Group Corp. for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP 10 120306 and ZA 10 120307) be received; and,
3) That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (OP 10 120306 and ZA 10 120307) by Times Group Corp. for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be approved; and further,
4) That the proposed amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
7. MILLIKEN
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MILLIKEN PHASE 2
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT 4
SENIORS'
BUILDINGS RANGING IN HEIGHT
FROM 6-12 STOREYS
WITH A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY
509 RESIDENTIAL
UNITS FOR THE MON SHEONG
ORGANIZATION
31, 67 & 73 OLD KENNEDY
ROAD AND
4550 & 4576 STEELES AVENUE
(op 10 120215 AND za 10
120216) (10.3, 10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Milliken Development Corporation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit four seniors buildings from 6-12 storeys with a total of approximately 509 units at 31, 67, 73 Old Kennedy Road and 4550, 4576 Steeles Avenue (OP 10-120215 and ZA 10-120216).
The Committee Clerk advised that 128 notices were mailed on August 25, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 24, 2010. One written submissions was received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues/concerns.
There was discussion with respect to the extension of Midland Avenue.
The Committee inquired about the compatibility of the remainder of the property (four other lots). Staff advised that they are requesting that the applicant submit a comprehensive master plan that outlines the future of the entire property including the four other lots.
Mr. David McKay, MHBC Planning delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing a brief overview of the proposal to permit four seniors’ building for the Mon Sheong Organization at 31, 67, 73 Old Kennedy Road and 4550 and 4576 Steeles Avenue.
Mr. Roberto Vinluan, Markham resident addressed the Committee regarding the Milliken Development Corporation and Milliken Phase 2 proposed applications to permit four seniors’ building and stated some concerns. He is concerned with the proposed height of the buildings and the potential increase of traffic on Steeles Avenue.
Mr. Tony Dimilta, Markham resident addressed the Committee with respect to the Milliken Development Corporation and Milliken Phase 2 proposed applications to permit four seniors’ building advising that he owns land to the north of these subject lands and spoke in support of the proposals.
Mr. David McKay advised that there has been a traffic study submitted to the Town of Markham and the City of Toronto that is currently under review.
There was discussion about the facility mainly accommodating Markham residents.
There was brief discussion related to the parcel of land that the Town of Markham owns which abuts the subject property.
The Committee inquired about development charges. Staff confirmed that the Town will be receiving development charges and parkland dedication from this proposal.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
The correspondence from Ms. Carolyn Johnson, City of Toronto, be received.
CARRIED
Moved
by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated September 14, 2010, entitled “Information Report.
Milliken Development Corporation.
Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit four (4)
seniors’ buildings, ranging in height from 6-12 storeys, with a total of
approximately 509 units at 31, 67 & 73 Old Kennedy Road and 4550 & 4576
Steeles Avenue (OP 10 120215 and ZA 10 120216)” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on June 15, 2010 with respect to the proposed amendments to the Official
Plan and to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be received; and further,
3) That the applications by Milliken
Development Corporation to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended be endorsed in principle.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
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