MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-06-06
Meeting No. 11
All Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor
G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor
D. Horchik
PART A -
PART B -
Attendance
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Mayor D. Cousens ( Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti ( Regional Councillor J. Heath ( Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell Councillor S. Daurio Councillor J. Virgilio ( Councillor J. Webster Councillor G. McKelvey Councillor D. Horchik Councillor K. Usman (left – Councillor A. Chiu (left – |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services R. Blake, Manager, West District S. Bordone, Planner M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor S. Chait, Director, Economic Development D. Clark, Town Architect L. Duoba, Project Coordinator L. Fernandes, Senior Capital Works
Engineer B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District R. Kendall, Manager, Central District T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research P. Loukes, Director, Operations L. Mele, TDM Coordinator D. Miller, Senior Project Coordinator A. Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation Engineering V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design K. Bavington, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared
1. SMALL STREAMS STUDY (10.8)
Mark Schollen of Schollen & Company Inc., consultants, provided an update on the Small Streams Study. He reviewed the background and consultation process, and advised that 150 responses have been received, which have been incorporated into the draft report. Mr. Schollen reviewed the objectives and limitations of the initiative and the strategies for existing urban centres, potential future urban expansion areas, and existing rural areas, as well as implementation plans. The study will be finalized during the summer and will be presented to Council in the fall of 2006.
Committee discussed protection of rural areas such as
the
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation by Mark Schollen of Schollen & Company Inc. consultants, regarding the Small Streams Study, be received.
CARRIED
2. LANGSTAFF STUDY PHASE 1 – LAND USE OPTIONS (10.8)
David Butler of The Butler Group Consultants Inc. provided an update on the Langstaff Study Phase I – Land Use Options. He reviewed the background of the study, the evolution of the area context, and recent development applications. Mr. Butler explained the four proposed options: status quo (existing zoning); residential and commercial (current Secondary Plan); upgraded employment; and, high density residential. The next steps will be to consult with the public regarding land uses in the fall of 2006, report back to the Committee with an overview, then prepare implementation documents in 2007.
Committee discussed
the cost of servicing, land assembly, incentives for businesses to relocate, and
the need for an integrated transit system. Committee requested that staff
provide information on the overall transit plans.
Chris Barnett of Davis and Company, representing a group of developers currently owning 19 acres and pursuing a further 6 acres in this area, provided a fact sheet and maps from YRTP. Mr. Barnett suggested that a regional maintenance transit facility is not the best use for this location, which is a major gateway into the community, and that medium and high density mixed-use is more appropriate.
Shane Rayman of Rueter Scargall Bennett, representing Beaver Valley Stone Limited, endorsed the statements made by Mr. Barnett relating to the planning concerns for this area, and requested status as a stakeholder and further notification on this matter.
Moved by: Councillor
J. Webster
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the deputations by Chris Barnett of Davis and Company, representing a group of developers in the Langstaff area, and Shane Rayman of Rueter Scargall Bennett, representing Beaver Valley Stone Limited, with comments regarding the Langstaff Land Use Study, be received;
And that the
presentation by David Butler of The Butler Group Consultants Inc., regarding
the Langstaff Study Phase I – Land Use Options, be received.
CARRIED
3. BIKE SPINE IMPLEMENTATION STUDY (6.4)
Staff gave a presentation on the Bike Spine Implementation Study. Phase I has been approved and is proceeding, with construction of 110 km of routes this summer. Phase II will involve 259 km., at an estimated cost of $25 million over 10 years, shared between the Town, Region, and developers.
A Public
Information Meeting is scheduled for
Committee directed
staff to review the absence of routes on
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the staff presentation regarding the Bike Spine Implementation Study be received;
And that staff be authorized to host a public information meeting in June 2006 to present the Bicycle Implementation Study.
CARRIED
4. MILLIKEN AREA PROJECTS
TORONTO RESERVOIR
HAGERMAN BOULEVARD GRADE SEPARATION
(10.8)
Staff provided an update on four capital projects in the Milliken Mills area:
1. Birchmount Road extension is anticipated to receive final approval and acquire the necessary land in 2006, and construction will take place in 2007 – 2009.
2. Hagerman Rail-Rail grade separation is scheduled to be completed in late 2007.
3. Toronto
Milliken Reservoir is undergoing the EA process which is anticipated to be
completed in 2006 – 2007, and the design and construction phase will take place
from 2008 – 2010.
4. Toronto Trunk Watermain’s EA process will take place in 2006 – 2007, with design and construction from 2008 – 2010.
Committee
requested consideration be given to a dedicated left turn lane on
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
staff presentation regarding Milliken area projects, the Toronto Reservoir and
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 16, 2006 (10.0)
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held
CARRIED
6. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 10, 2006 (16.11)
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held
CARRIED
7. MARKHAM PUBLIC
ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 10 (16.34)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held
CARRIED
8. DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORTS (10.6)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That Council be advised that in accordance with
Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific delegations authorized
by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or
the Director of
CARRIED
9. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 8, 2006 TO MAY 5, 2006 (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming
CARRIED
10. ASSUMPTION OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION (10.7)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
Whereas by Memorandum dated May 8, 2006, the Director of Engineering advised that the guarantee period for Registered Plans 65M-2665, 65M-3170, 65M-3379, 65M-3249 and 65R-18880 have expired and all conditions of their respective subdivision agreements have been complied with;
Now therefore be it resolved that the services in the following subdivisions be assumed:
Marianne Teubner 65M-2665
Monarch Construction Limited 65M-3170
Monarch Construction Limited 65M-3379
Glitter Development Corp. 65M-3249
(
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the subdivision agreements;
And further that the necessary by-laws be enacted to
establish roads within the subdivisions as part of the highways of the Town of
CARRIED
11. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS, REGISTERED PLAN
#’S 65M-3376, 65M-3536,
PARTS 1 TO 7 INCLUSIVE ON
65R-21540, PARTS 9 AND 10 ON
65R-28479, 65M-3176, 65M-3666
AND 65M-3501
ENG. FILE # 2127 PHASES 1
& 2, 88-10, 2120 PHASES 3 & 5 AND 2146 (10.7)
Committee noted that the street names on the maps are difficult to read, and directed staff to review the matter.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan #’s 65M-3376, 65M-3536, Parts 1 to 7 inclusive on 65R-21540, Parts 9 and 10 on 65R-28479, 65M-3176, 65M-3666 and 65M-3501, Eng. File #2127 Phases 1 & 2, 88-10, 2120 Phases 3 & 5 and 2146 dated June 6, 2006, be received;
And that the services in
Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3376, 65M-3536, Parts 1 to 7
inclusive on plan 65R-21540, Parts 9 and 10 on 65R-28479, 65M-3176, 65M-3666
and 65M-3501 be
accepted for maintenance;
And that by-laws be enacted by Council to
accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the
residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of
And that the
Community Services Commission accept the responsibility for operating and
maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s
system;
And that acceptance
of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating budgets;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a
maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking By-law 2005-188, by including no
parking on the streets indicated, be approved;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘E’ of the Parking By-law 2005-188, by including no
parking on the streets indicated, be approved;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms
of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of
CARRIED
12. KOREAN
MIL AL CHURCH, 2705 ELGIN MILLS ROAD E.
CATHEDRAL SECONDARY PLAN AREA
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
AND EMPLOYMENT USES
(ZA 06 106824, SC 06 112095) (10.5,
10.6)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That a Public Meeting be held to consider Zoning Amendment application (ZA 06-106824) submitted by the Korean Mil Al Church to permit a place of worship and employment uses at 2705 Elgin Mills Road E., located east of Highway 404 on the south side of Elgin Mills Road E. within the Cathedral Community.
CARRIED
13. MARKHAM
CENTRE SIGN BY-LAW
REQUEST TO CALL A PUBLIC
MEETING (2.16)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report dated June 6, 2006, entitled “Request
to Call a Public Meeting, Markham Centre Sign By-law” be received;
And that a public meeting be held on the proposed
Markham Centre Sign By-law and that notice be provided to those people who have
requested to be advised of matters in Markham Centre, Markham Centre
stakeholders and by way of an ad on the
CARRIED
14. UP-FRONTING
OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OF TWO PARKS IN THE CORNELL
ROUGE PHASE 1
SUBDIVISION OF CORNELL BY THE
CORNELL ROUGE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (6.3)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report dated June 6,
2006 to Development Services Committee, entitled “Up-fronting of the
And that Council approve the
request by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation to up-front the cost of design, construction
and contract administration of two parks identified as Block 337 (1.2816 ha or
3.1668 ac) and Block 342 (0.4801 ha or 1.1864 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030006, subject to the following
conditions:
- That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation up-front the cost of the
design, construction and contract administration of these two parks to a
minimum value of $135,000.00 per acre which totals approximately
$587,682.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes;
- That, subject to compliance with these terms and
conditions, the Town of
- That the Town reimburse Cornell Rouge
Development Corporation for invoices paid on a single lump sum basis for all approved
costs associated with the design, construction and contract
administration, including all applicable taxes, of these two parks up to a
maximum of $587,682.00, less the 10% holdback to be released upon final
assumption of the park by the Town, after sufficient Development Charges
for park development have been collected (90% of a maximum of $587,682.00)
at the building permit stage for residential lots within the Cornell
Community to warrant repayment in full to the maximum allowable. No
interest on such invoices shall be payable by the Town;
- That owners / developers within the Cornell
Community, including Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, not receive any credit towards
park development charges and continue to pay the park development charge
at the building permit stage for all present and future development phases
of subdivisions within the Cornell Community;
- That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation hire a landscape architect who
is a full member of the OALA having custody and use of the Association
seal, and approved by the Town, to provide professional design, contract
document, and contract administration services, to the satisfaction of the
Town;
- That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation follow the Town’s standard
park and open space approval process which includes development of several
design concepts, holding community input meetings, presentation to
selected Standing and Advisory Committees as applicable, as well as review
and approval by the
- That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation tender out the construction of
the park works including a minimum of three bidders to the satisfaction of
the Town and a 2 year detailed maintenance contract for the parks to the
Town’s satisfaction as part of the tendered works. Costs for the 2 year
maintenance contract are the responsibility of Cornell Rouge
Development Corporation;
- That, notwithstanding the requirement noted above
in Condition (7), Cornell Rouge Development Corporation shall also maintain the park to
Town standards, from the time that it is built until such time as the
parks would normally have been built (identified in the Town’s Development
Charges Study as 2008). The Town will not reimburse Cornell Rouge
Development Corporation
for costs associated with this additional maintenance obligation for the
park;
- That these parks be included in the Urban
And that staff be
authorized to hire outside contract staff to manage the project.
CARRIED
15. CREDIT
AGREEMENT WITH WISMER COMMONS
DEVELOPER’S GROUP INC. (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled “Credit Agreement with –
Wismer Commons Developer’s Group Inc.” dated
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit Agreement with Wismer Commons Developers Group Inc. in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrator Officer and Town Solicitor pursuant to section 38 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the construction of public works;
And that the Financial Services Department be authorized to make final adjustments to the financial schedules of the Development Charge Credit Agreement to reflect development charge credits upon execution of the Credit Agreement.
CARRIED
16. LANGSTAFF
LAND USE STUDY PHASE 1 –
LAND USE OPTIONS (FILE SD 03 –
116189)
AND MINUTES OF THORNHILL
SUBCOMMITTEE
MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 2006 (10.8)
Committee received correspondence from Thomas R. Lederer of Davis and Company, representing Paclang Holdings Inc., Tan-Mark Holdings Ltd., Mark Tan Development Inc., and Condor Properties Ltd., with comments regarding the Langstaff Land Use Study.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That correspondence from Thomas R. Lederer of Davis
and Company, representing Paclang Holdings Inc., Tan-Mark Holdings Ltd., Mark
Tan Development Inc., and Condor Properties Ltd., with comments regarding the
Langstaff Land Use Study, be received;
And that the minutes of the Thornhill Subcommittee meeting held
And that Development Services Committee receive and
release for public review and comment, the Langstaff Land Use Study Phase I –
Land Use Options report, dated May15, 2006, prepared by The Butler Group Consultants Inc.;
And that public
consultation regarding the possible land use options as outlined in the Phase 1
report be held in the fall of 2006;
And that staff
coordinate with the Thornhill Subcommittee regarding dates for public
consultation;
And that staff
report back to Development Services Committee with an overview of the comments
and input received from the public and recommendations regarding next steps.
CARRIED
17. FOREST
BAY HOMES LTD., 7330 MARKHAM ROAD
AMENDMENT TO SIGN BY-LAW (05-013949)
(2.16.1)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report dated
And that a by-law be enacted to amend Sign By-law No. 2002-94, as amended, to:
·
Prohibit a ground sign along
·
Prohibit a ground sign on the
adjacent parcel to the north of the subject lands along
CARRIED
18. URBAN DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the staff report entitled Urban Design Awards
Program, dated
And that the existing Urban
And that the
Urban
And that Town nomination of qualified projects be permitted in the program in order to encourage strong candidate projects to enter the competition;
And
further that the Urban
CARRIED
19. RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON
GROUP)
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL, PHASE
I APARTMENT
BUILDINGS, MARKHAM CENTRE (SC
06 107107) (10.6)
Rudy Buczolits of the Remington Group was in attendance to display elevations and answer questions. Committee discussed the boulevard treatment and the integration of the transitway with the pedestrian walkway, suggesting the two components should be separated. Staff will be bringing forward more design details on this aspect of the development.
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the report dated June 6, 2006, entitled “Application for Site
Plan Control Approval - Ruland Properties Inc. (The
Remington Group), Phase I Apartment Buildings, Markham
Centre” be received;
And that the application
for site plan control approval by Ruland Properties for a 10-storey and
7-storey apartment building containing 188 units and linked by a common lobby be endorsed in principle, subject to
the conditions attached as Appendix A;
And
that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban
Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a Site Plan
Agreement. Site Plan approval is issued
only when the Director has signed the site plan;
And that the Owner execute the Markham Centre Landowners Group Agreement and pay their proportionate share of the costs of community infrastructure and facilities prior to final site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;
And that the Owner execute a Subdivision Agreement prior to final site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;
And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provision on the subject lands upon execution of the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreements to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor;
And that the Owner revise the building
elevations and site plan to address the concerns raised by staff and the
Markham Centre Advisory Committee to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services.
CARRIED
20. RULAND
PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL,
PHASE I TOWNHOMES
MARKHAM CENTRE (SC 05 026690) (10.6)
Rudy Buczolits of the Remington Group was in attendance to display elevations and answer questions. Mr. Buczolits thanked staff for their work on Remington Group projects.
Committee discussed boulevard widths, and noted a
related concern with the boulevards on
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report
dated June 6, 2006, entitled “Application for Site Plan Control Approval - Ruland
Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), Phase I Townhomes,
Markham Centre”
be received;
And
that the application for site plan control approval by Ruland
Properties for 175, 3 and 4-storey townhomes be endorsed in
principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A;
And that site plan approval be
delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be
issued following execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan;
And that the Owner execute the Markham Centre Landowners Group Agreement and pay their proportionate share of the costs of community infrastructure and facilities prior to final site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;
And that the Owner execute a Subdivision Agreement prior to final site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;
And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provision on the subject lands upon execution of the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreements to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor;
And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provisions on the model suites portion of the site and heritage building lands and that the H removal by-law be enacted in advance of a site plan and a subdivision agreement being executed, subject to the Owner providing an undertaking to the Town and Trustee of the Markham Centre Developers Group committing to execute a Subdivision Agreement, Site Plan Agreement and Developer’s Group Agreement, and pay their proportionate share of the costs of community infrastructure and facilities in the Markham Centre area on a pro rata basis relating to the eight (8) model suites and heritage building, prior to lifting the H, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor;
And that the Town’s Greenlands consultant be retained to review the
stormpond designs with particular emphasis being placed on potential trail
connections in the vicinity of and around the ponds; location of stormwater
outlets and landscape elements; and, that the applicant’s stormpond designs incorporate
the greenlands components for this phase of the development.
CARRIED
21. BOX
GROVE CENTRE INC., BOX GROVE HILL
DEVELOPMENTS INC., AND BOX
GROVE NORTH INC.
(19TM-030012) PHASE 2, BOX
GROVE PLANNING DISTRICT
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND IMPLEMENTING
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (SU 03 115555, ZA 03 115538) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Maps Appendices By-laws
Committee received correspondence from Jason C. Wu of Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited, representing the Pilkington Family, owners of land abutting the Box Grove Hill Developments lands, with concerns regarding access to the Pilkington property.
Eric Le Bolloch, owner, was in attendance to confirm the concerns outlined in the correspondence from Mr. Wu. Staff was directed to review the request and update the Committee.
Committee also received a staff memorandum dated
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That correspondence from Jason C. Wu of Walker, Nott, Dragicevic
Associates Limited, representing the Pilkington Family, owners of land abutting
the Box Grove Hill Developments lands, with concerns regarding access to the
Pilkington property, be received;
And that the staff memorandum dated June 6, 2006, regarding amendments
to # 17.6 of the conditions of Draft Plan Approval, be received;
And that the deputation by Eric Le Bolloch, owner, be received;
And that the staff report entitled “Box Grove Centre
Inc., Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North Inc. (19TM-030012)
Phase 2, Proposed Plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law
amendments, Box Grove
And that Phase 2 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030012 (SU. 03-115555) located east of 9th Line, north of 14th Avenue, proposed by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North Inc. & Box Grove Centre Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ as amended by staff memorandum dated June 6, 2006;
And that the
Director of
And that prior
to issuance of draft plan approval, the Owner shall enter into an agreement
with the Town, applying to Lots 343, 359, 378, 395 and 410 of draft plan 19TM-030012,
which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter
into any agreements of purchase and sale with
anyone, including other developers or builders, for the subject lots until such
time as:
· the detailed design for the Markham By-pass (including the completion of the Reference Plan) has been completed; and,
·
a revised draft plan, if required,
has been approved by the Town of
And that zoning application (ZA 03-115538) to amend By-law 304-87 and By-law 177-96, submitted by Box Grove Centre Inc., Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North Inc. for lands east of 9th Line, north of 14th Avenue, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-Laws be finalized and enacted;
And that the applicants agree to pay their
proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of
And that servicing allocation for 527 units be granted to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Box Grove North Inc. and Box Grove Centre Inc. (19TM-030012) Phase 2 in accordance with the November 22, 2005 report on servicing allocation;
And that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate water and sewage allocation at its sole discretion;
And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the applicants provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (2005- 357);
And further that the draft plan of subdivision
approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing
CARRIED
22. CONVEYANCING
REQUIRED TO DISPOSE OF 0.3 M RESERVE
BLOCK 31 ON 65M-3864, EAST OF
MCCOWAN ROAD (8.1)
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the 0.3m reserve identified as Block 31 on 65M-3864 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of June 13, 2006;
And that a by-law be
enacted at Council on
CARRIED
23. MACKENZIE
BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS LIMITED
SU 02 116539 (19TM-02012)
DANVEST WISMER INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SU 02 114206 (19TM-02009)
AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SU 02 110218 (19TM-02003);
16TH AND MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011)
MATTAMY (ROBINSON CREEK) LIMITED
SU 03 113679 (19TM-03008)
BRAWLEY MANOR CORPORATION
SU 02 115478 (19TM-02010)
1039954 ONTARIO LTD. SU 02
118676 (19TM-02016)
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
PROPOSED PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS (10.5, 10.7)
Report Maps App
A-C App
D-G By-laws App
K
Committee received correspondence from John and
Victoria Janovski,
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
correspondence from John and Victoria Janovski, 820 Bur Oak Avenue, and from
Holly Clune, 808 Bur Oak Avenue, with concerns regarding the proposed retail
store at Bur Oak Avenue and Roy Rainey Drive, be received,
And that
draft plans of subdivision by Mackenzie Builders and Developers
Ltd.19TM-02012, Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd.19TM-02009, Amber Plain
Investments Ltd.19TM-02003, 16th and McCowan Holdings
Ltd.19TM-02011, Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd.19TM-03008, Brawley Manor
Corp.19TM-02010 and 1039954 Ont. Ltd. 19TM-02016, located
within the Wismer Commons Community, be draft approved subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendices ‘A’ to ‘G’;
And that the applications submitted by
Mackenzie Builders and Developers
Ltd., Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd., Amber Plain Investments Ltd., 16th
and McCowan Holdings Ltd.,
Mattamy (
And that the applicants agree to pay
their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of
And that servicing
allocation for the plans of subdivision be granted from the total allocation
for the Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with the
28 units for draft plan
19TM-02012 (Phase 2) Mackenzie Builders and Developers
Ltd., 52 units for draft plan 19TM-02009 Danvest Wismer
Investments Ltd.,
59 units for draft plan
19TM-02003 Amber Plain Investments Ltd.,
27 units for draft plan
19TM-02011 16th and McCowan Holdings Ltd.,
8 units for draft plan 19TM-03008
Mattamy (
35 units for draft plan
19TM-02010 Brawley Manor Corp.,
21 units
for draft plan 19TM-02016 1039954 Ont. Ltd.
230 total units
And that the Town
reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the
developments not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the Region of
York be advised of the servicing allocation for these developments;
And that the applicants provide to the Town the
30% payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the
Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 211-83, as amended by By-law 2005-357);
And further that the draft plan of
subdivision approvals will lapse after a period of three years commencing
CARRIED
24. DEBORAH
& ROBERT TIBERIO
196 & 198 LANGSTAFF ROAD
E, THORNHILL
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
TEMPORARY USE
ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT
EXISTING BUSINESSES WITH
RELATED OUTDOOR STORAGE (OP 06
106489, ZA 06 106493) (10.3, 10.5)
Robert Tiberio, owner, and Helen Leduc and Geza Gaspardy, both representing the owner, were in attendance to address the Committee.
Mr. Gaspardy identified himself as a consulting ecologist. He displayed historic maps and discussed the status of the woodlot on the property.
Mr. Tiberio gave background information on the evolution of use of property, and advised he would be willing to relocate if necessary, but is asking for temporary permission until the Langstaff Land Use Study is completed.
Ms. Leduc supported referral of the Official Plan to staff, and discussed the reasoning behind the recommendation for denial. Ms. Leduc requested that the temporary use be approved, with provision of a letter of credit, or deferred until the Langstaff study is completed, and that by-law enforcement also be deferred.
Separately from this application, Committee requested staff
provide at a future meeting, a summary of the By-law infractions and charges
that have been laid in Langstaff.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the deputations by Robert Tiberio, Helen Leduc and Gaza Gaspardy, representing the applicant, in support of the application, be received;
And that the staff report entitled “Applications for Official Plan Amendment to redesignate from “Public Open Space” to “Medium Density Housing” and for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law to
permit existing businesses with related outdoor storage, Deborah & Robert Tiberio, 196 & 198 Langstaff Road E, Thornhill, OP 06 106489 & ZA 06 106493”, be received;
And that the application for an Official Plan Amendment (OP 06 106489) to redesignate the lands at 196 & 198 Langstaff Road E. from “Public Open Space” to “Medium Density Housing” be referred back to Staff for consideration within the context of the Langstaff Land Use Study;
And that the application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law to permit existing businesses with related outdoor storage (ZA 06 106493) be refused;
And that By-law Enforcement take action to ensure that
these properties are brought into conformity with the existing zoning.
CARRIED
25. MAJORWOOD DEVELOPMENTS INC. (BARROWCREST)
2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
EAST
WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, DRAFT
PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION AND REZONING (SU
02 118584, ZA 02 118517) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Maps Appendices
Staff discussed the conditions of draft approval, and noted that fine-tuning with the owners will continue and an update on any changes will be provided at Committee of the Whole.
Mac Cosburn, representing the applicant, discussed the wording of the condition relating to the 404 overpass, and the requirement to extend the servicing to the existing homes.
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
report entitled: “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision Approval and Rezoning, Majorwood Developments Inc., 2938 Major
Mackenzie Drive East, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie
Drive, West Cathedral Community, File Nos. SU 02 118584 and ZA 02 118517”, be
received;
And that
the record of the public meeting held on June 7, 2005, relating to the
application by Majorwood Developments Inc. 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East,
West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, be received;
And that
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-02015 prepared by Templeton
And that the Director of
·
That the Owner enter into an agreement with the Town, applying
specifically to Block 64 of draft plan 19TM-02015, which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of
purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for the
subject block, until the following conditions have been met:
1.
The Environmental Assessment Study
for the Highway 404 off ramp extension has been approved by
2.
If required, the draft plan has
been revised, to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of
York, to reflect any changes to the subject block and to identify the approved
alignment of the Highway 404 off-ramp extension as a public road in accordance
with the approved Highway 404 off-ramp extension Environmental Assessment
Study; and,
3.
The abutting owners have entered
into an agreement with the Town, and other public agencies as required, or
other suitable arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the Town, to
either construct the Highway 404 off ramp extension (excluding the overpass
structure), or to construct an extension of Nichols Boulevard from
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute
a Parkland Conveyance Agreement between the Town and the Cathedral West
Landowners Group, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the
Commissioner of Development Services;
And that the applications 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 to
this report be enacted;
And that the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share of the
Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of
And
that the applicants be granted a servicing allocation of 97 units, such
allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral community, in
accordance with the February 15 and November 22, 2005, reports on servicing
allocation;
And that the Region
of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the Town reserve the
right to revoke or reallocate servicing supply to the draft plan of subdivision
should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the applicant submit
the required 30% subdivision
processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);
And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-02015
will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of issuance of
draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed
within that period.
CARRIED
26. ROMANDALE FARMS LTD AND 404 DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
(CATHEDRAL TOWN PHASE III)
PART OF LOTS 23 AND 24
CONCESSION 3, WEST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE,
NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (SU
06 105953) (10.7)
Staff discussed the conditions of draft approval, and noted that fine-tuning with the owners will continue and an update on any changes will be provided at Committee of the Whole.
Mac
Cosburn, representing the applicant, discussed the wording of the condition
relating to the 404 overpass, and the requirement to involve residents in the
design exercise for Townhouse blocks abutting
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled: “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Romandale Farms Limited and 404 Developments Inc. (Cathedral Town Phase III) Part of Lots 23 and 24 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, File No. SU 06 105953”, be received:
And that
the record of the public meeting held on
And that Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06003 prepared by Design Plan Services Inc., identified as drawing number 0238-4a\2, dated May 17, 2005 and revised May 3, 2006, to permit 68 single detached, 38 townhouse, 13 medium density dwellings and 14.57 hectares of employment lands be approved subject to the redline revisions and conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A; to this report;
And that the Director of
a) That the Owner enter into an agreement with the Town, applying
specifically to Blocks 69, 70 and 71 and Lot 1 of draft plan 19TM-06003, which
agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into
any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or
builders, for the subject block, until the following conditions have been met:
1.
The Town has completed a detailed design study for the Woodbine Avenue
By-pass;
2.
The Landowners’ Group has prepared a survey plan of the proposed
Woodbine Avenue By-pass right-of-way that reflects the recommendations of the
detailed design study, to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;
3.
The Owner has conveyed to York Region, free of all costs and
encumbrances, all land required for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass within the
boundaries of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06003 as identified by the above
survey;
4.
If required, the draft plan of subdivision has been revised to reflect
any changes to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass alignment and any associated changes
to the configuration of the subject blocks and lots, resulting from the above
survey.
b) That the Owner into an agreement with the Town, applying
specifically to Blocks 87 and 88 of draft plan 19TM-06003, which agreement shall
be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements
of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for
the subject block, until the following conditions have been met:
1.
The Environmental Assessment Study
for the Highway 404 Flyover has been approved by Markham and the appeal period
has expired without a Part 2 Order (Bump-up); and,
2. If
required, the draft plan has been revised, to the satisfaction of the Town of
Markham and the Region of York, to reflect any changes to the subject blocks
and to identify the approved alignment of the Highway 404 Flyover as a public
road in accordance with the approved Highway 404 Flyover Environmental
Assessment Study;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a
Parkland Conveyance Agreement between the Town and the Cathedral West
Landowners Group, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the
Commissioner of Development Services;
And that the applications 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;
And that the applicants agree to pay
their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the applicants be granted a servicing
allocation of 119 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation for
the Cathedral community, in accordance with the February 15 and
And that the applicants be granted a further
allocation of 3 units, to be applied only to part blocks 55 and 56 of Draft
Plan of Subdivision 19TM-05002, such allocation to be from the total allocation
for the Cathedral Community, in accordance with the February 15 and November 22,
2005 reports on servicing allocation;
And that the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development;
And
that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate servicing supply to the
draft plan of subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely
manner;
And
that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law
(By-law 2005-357);
And further that the draft plan
approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-06003 will lapse after a period of three
years commencing on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event
that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
27. MONARCH
CORPORATION (CATHEDRAL TOWN SOUTH)
PART OF LOT 22 CONCESSION 3,
WEST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE NORTH OF MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
REZONING
(SU 05 011381, ZA 05 011385) (10.5,
10.7)
Staff discussed the conditions of draft approval, and noted that fine-tuning with the owners will continue and an update on any changes will be provided at Committee of the Whole.
Mac Cosburn, representing the applicant, discussed the
wording of the condition relating to the 404 overpass, the requirement to
extend the servicing to the existing homes, and the requirement to involve
residents in the design exercise for Townhouse blocks abutting
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled: “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning, Monarch Corporation (Cathedral Town south) Lot 22 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, File Nos. SU 05 011381 and ZA 05 011385”, be received;
And that the record of the public meeting held on June
7, 2005, relating to the applications by Monarch Corporation (Cathedral Town
South), Lot 22 Concession 3, West side
of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, be received;
And that Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-05009 prepared by Design Plan Services Inc., identified as drawing number 0238-1\50, dated and revised May 1, 2006, be approved subject to the redline revisions and conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report;
And that the
Director of
a) That the Owner enter into an agreement with
the Town, applying specifically to Lot 118 and Block 152 of draft plan
19TM-05009, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner
not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including
other developers or builders, for the subject block, until the following
conditions have been met:
1.
The Town has completed a detailed design study for the Woodbine Avenue
By-pass;
2.
The Landowners’ Group has prepared a survey plan of the proposed
Woodbine Avenue By-pass right-of-way that reflects the recommendations of the
detailed design study, to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;
3.
The Owner has conveyed to York Region, free of all costs and
encumbrances, all land required for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass within the
boundaries of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02015 as identified by the above
survey;
4.
If required, the draft plan of subdivision has been revised to reflect
any changes to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass alignment and any associated changes
to the configuration of the subject blocks and lots, resulting from the above
survey;
b) That the Owner into an agreement with the
Town, applying specifically to Blocks 155, 156, 157 and 158 of draft plan
19TM-05009, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner
not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including
other developers or builders, for the subject block, until the following
conditions have been met:
1.
The Environmental Assessment Study
for the Highway 404 Flyover has been approved by Markham and the appeal period
has expired without a Part 2 Order (Bump-up); and,
2.
If required, the draft plan has
been revised, to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of
York, to reflect any changes to the subject blocks and to identify the approved
alignment of the Highway 404 Flyover as a public road in accordance with the
approved Highway 404 Flyover Environmental Assessment Study;
And that the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to execute a Parkland Conveyance Agreement between the Town and
the Cathedral West Landowners Group, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor
and the Commissioner of Development Services;
And that the applications 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;
And that the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share of the
Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of
And
that the applicants be granted a servicing allocation of 195 units, such
allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral community, in
accordance with the February 15 and
And that the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development;
And that the Town reserve the
right to revoke or reallocate servicing supply to the draft plan of subdivision
should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And
that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision
processing fee in
accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);
And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-05009 will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
28. TUCCIARONE
FAMILY, SOUTH SIDE OF
ELGIN MILLS ROAD, WEST OF
WOODBINE AVENUE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(ZA.01-110135, SU.01-110135) (10.5,
10.7)
Rick Coburn, representing Sam Burmi of Ontario N30 Investments Inc., the purchaser of the Harmond property, immediately to the west of the subject lands addressed the Committee, referred to his correspondence sent to the Town. Staff confirmed the letter had not been received to date. Mr. Coburn stated his concern for Block 74, Open Space, and the distribution of the required 55 metre natural corridor for the existing watercourse between the two properties. The proposed distribution results in a loss of 2.1 ha. of land from the Harmond property, and reduces the frontage of the property. Mr. Coburn requested deferral of the application until the issue can be reviewed.
Staff advised that the issue has been ongoing since 2004, and that the settlement has been reached with the TRCA and both property owners, although the Harmond property owners have not taken advantage of opportunities to negotiate.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the deputations by Rick Coburn, representing Sam Burmi of Ontario N30 Investments Inc., be received;
And
that the draft plan of subdivision 19T-95075, prepared by KLM
And that the Director of
- the Owner shall enter into an agreement with the
Town, applying specifically to lot 65, plan 19T-95075, which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements
of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders,
for the subject blocks, until the following conditions have been met:
1.
The Town has completed a detailed design study for the Woodbine Avenue
By-pass;
2.
The Landowner’s Group has prepared a survey plan of the proposed
Woodbine Avenue By-pass right-of-way that reflects the recommendations of the
detailed design study, to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;
3.
The Owner has conveyed to York Region, free of all costs and
encumbrances, any land required for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass within the
boundaries of the draft plan 19T-95075 as identified by the above survey; and,
4. If required, the draft plan has been
revised to reflect any changes to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass alignment and any
associated changes to the configuration of the subject blocks and lots,
resulting from the above survey;
And
that the application submitted by the Tucciarone family to amend Zoning By-laws
177-76 and 304-87, as amended, be approved, and the draft by-law attached as
Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated June 6, 2006, be enacted;
And that the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the
Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of
And
that the Tucciarone family be granted a servicing allocation of 87 units, such
allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral community, in
accordance with the February 15, 2005 and November 22, 2005, reports on
servicing allocation;
And that the Town reserves the right to
revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Parkland
Conveyance Agreement between the Town and the Cathedral West Landowners Group,
in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the Commissioner of
Development Services;
And that the applicant provide
the Town with the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance
with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);
And further that the draft plan approval for plan of
subdivision 19T-95075 will lapse after a period of three years commencing the
date of issuance of draft approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement
is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
29. SMOG SUMMIT
TORONTO, JUNE 7 AND 8, 2006 (5.7)
Committee noted that the conference continues to be held in
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the memorandum dated June 6, 2006, regarding the Smog Summit being held in Toronto on June 7 and 8, 2006, be received;
And that Councillor Erin Shapero, Chair,
Environmental Issues Committee, or designate, be authorized to attend the Smog
Summit being held in the City of Toronto on June 7, 2006, and sign the 2006 Toronto and Region
Intergovernmental Declaration on Clean Air on behalf of the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
30. MILLIKEN AREA PROJECTS
TORONTO RESERVOIR
HAGERMAN BOULEVARD
TORONTO RESERVOIR
HAGERMAN BOULEVARD
That the
Milliken Mills Area Capital Projects update presentation be received;
And that
the CAO and Staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with GO Transit in respect to property requirements,
maintenance obligations and capital costs associated with the relocation of
Town utilities as a result of the Hagerman Rail-Rail Grade Separation and
report back to Council;
And that
staff comment and respond to the Milliken Water Reservoir and Trunk Watermain
projects through formal EA process and report back to Council.
CARRIED
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31. LEGAL MATTERS (13.0)
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at
CARRIED
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PART C
Public Meeting
Attendance
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Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell Councillor S. Daurio Councillor E. Shapero ( Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor J. Webster Councillor G. McKelvey Councillor D. Horchik Councillor K. Usman Councillor A. Chiu (left – |
R. Blake, Manager, West District R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design N. Surti, Planner P. Wokral, Senior Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared
32. 512441 ONTARIO LTD., 9390 & 9404
HIGHWAY 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR
COMMERCIAL USES
(ZA 05 026423) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 05 026423,
submitted by 512441 Ontario Limited, for commercial uses at 9390 and 9404
Highway 48.
Committee was advised that 21notices
were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Committee expressed concern
for the elevations consisting of a solid brick wall and directed that the site
plan application be circulated to the Museum Board and Heritage Markham.
Discussions included the functionality of placing structures at the street
edge, which can result in the back of the building facing the street and the
pedestrian walkway.
Committee was assured that any
required gateway features will be accommodated in the site plan.
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 6, 2006, with respect to “512441 Ontario Limited, application for Zoning By-law amendment to rezone 9390 and 9404 Highway 48 for commercial uses”, be received;
And that the application to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be
enacted without further notice, once the site plan has
been approved by the Development Services Committee.
CARRIED
33. TERRA NERO INVESTMENTS, 77
ANDERSON AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A COIN CAR WASH AND
QUICK LUBE FACILITY
(ZA 06 106227) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 06 106227,
submitted by Terra Nero Investments, for a coin car wash and quick lube
facility at 77 Anderson Avenue.
Committee was advised that 68
notices were mailed on
1. Keith McKessock of McKessock Engineering,
2. Yim Fai Chan,
3. Paul and Mary Liacos, in objection
4. Rafea Muradagha,
5. Marie-Josée Riverin,
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Committee reviewed elevation and discussed compatibility issues.
Peter Smith of Bousfields
Inc., representing the applicant, Terra Nero Investments, responded to comments
from the Committee. Discussions included compatibility, buffering of the creek
and greenspace, and mitigation of grease and oil run-off. The applicant’s car-wash
consultant was also in attendance to explain the operation, disposal, and
treatment process.
Committee noted the
improvements made to the site by the applicant, and hoped staff can make
further improvements.
Elizabeth Plashkes,
Marie-Josee Riverin,
Moved by: Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor S.
Daurio
That the written submissions
from Keith McKessock, Yim Fai Chan, Paul and Mary Liacos, Rafea Muradagha, and Marie-Josée
Riverin with concerns regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA
06 106227, submitted by Terra Nero Investments, for a coin car wash and quick
lube facility at 77 Anderson Avenue, be received;
And that the deputations by Elizabeth
Plashkes, representing the Markham Village Coservancy, and Marie-Josée Riverin,
with concerns regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 06
106227, submitted by Terra Nero Investments, for a coin car wash and quick lube
facility at 77 Anderson Avenue, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on
And that the application be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation;
And that staff work with the
applicant to determine if more compatible uses within the urban design
guidelines can be applied, such as a mixed commercial residential use.
CARRIED
34. RICHARD KEARNEY 373 MAIN STREET N. , MARKHAM
RE-ZONING APPLICATION TO
PERMIT OFFICE COMMERCIAL USES
(ZA 06 106151) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 06 106151,
submitted by Richard Kearney, for an office and commercial uses a 373 Main
Street N.
Committee was advised that 61notices
were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Committee noted concern for location of garbage bin.
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Councillor J.
Webster
Seconded by: Councillor K.
Usman
That the Development Services
Committee Report dated April 18, 2006, entitles “Richard Kearney, Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment to add business and professional office use to an
existing residential use, 373 Main Street North, Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District (ZA 06 106151),” be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted.
CARRIED
35. CATHEDRAL TOWN LTD AND 404 DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
1 AND 11
MAGIC AVENUE
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT 4 SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLINGS (ZA 06 108758) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 06 108758,
submitted by Cathedral Town Ltd. and 404 Developments Inc., to permit four
single detached dwellings at 1 and 11 Magic Avenue and 16 and 28 Bonheur Road
West.
Committee was advised that 56
notices were mailed on
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application, and the Committee had no
concerns.
Moved by: Councillor D.
Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor J.
Virgilio
That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 6, 2006, with respect to the application for amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit four single detached dwellings at 1 and 11 Magic Avenue and 16 and 28 Bonheur Road in the West Cathedral Community, be received;
And that the application by Cathedral Town Limited and 404 Developments Inc. to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit four single detached dwellings at 1 and 11 Magic Avenue and 16 and 28 Bonheur Road in the West Cathedral Community, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
36. TOWN-INITIATED
OFFICIAL PLAN
AND THORNHILL SECONDARY PLAN
AMENDMENTS (10.3)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Town-initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan amendments.
Committee was advised
that 671 notices were mailed on
1. John La Chapelle, Bell Canada, R.O.W. Control Centre, with comments
2. Rob Armstrong, 9 Eliza Street, stating concerns
Staff gave a lengthy presentation regarding the proposal, outlining competing interests, growing development pressures, key goals and purposes of the study, and the subsequent amendments being proposed.
The following people spoke in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Secondary Plan amendments:
a) Bill Wylie, 148 John Street, representing SPOHT
b) Malcolm Brice, 7699
Yonge Street
c) Keith Irish, 7 Eliza Street
d) Kelly Kivioja, 9 Eliza Street
e) Robert Armstrong, 9 Eliza Street
f) Joseph Ricciuti, 8 Eliza Street
g) Marion Matthias, 33 Colborne Street
h) Evelin Ellison, President of Thornhill Ward One Residents Group
i) Joan Chesley, 7811 Yonge Street
j) Robert Ritchie, 126 Confederation Way
Their concerns included the proposed Yonge Street maximum building
height of 3 storeys with bonusing up to 5 storeys in Heritage Conservation
District; adhering to the Heritage District Guidelines and preservation of the
Heritage community; coordination of efforts with the City of Vaughan; limiting
density; inadequacy of servicing and infrastructure particularly on cemetery
lands, and added strain that intensification will cause; limiting building
heights to the height of the steeple on the St. Vladimirs Church; impacts
on property values; avoid linked roads; traffic congestion, access and parking
on Thornhill Summit; and, preservation of trees at the condominium complex on
Confederation Way.
Mel Winch of Winch Planning and Development, representing the owner of
the Post Office property, spoke in support of the proposed Official Plan
Amendment and urged buildings higher than 5 storeys be permitted to support
intensification and transit initiatives and as an incentive for development.
Committee debated this matter at length. Coordination with
Staff responded to comments and questions, advising that great effort
and extensive public consultation had taken place in an attempt to balance
competing interests and achieve a proposal that is both compatible with
Heritage Guidelines, while providing for viable commercial initiatives.
It was noted that a resident had not been able to obtain a copy of the
study, and staff advised that it had been available at the Town office for six
weeks.
The following motion was before the Committee:
That
the Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and the
Thornhill Secondary Plan PD 3-1), as amended, be adopted;
And
that the Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and the
Thornhill Secondary Plan (PD 3-1), as amended, be referred to the Region of
OR
That
the Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and the
Thornhill Secondary Plan PD 3-1), as amended, be referred back to staff for
further review and a recommendation report.
A motion to restrict building heights to three storeys through the
Heritage Conservation District was lost.
A motion to adopt the Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan
(Revised 1987) and the Thornhill Secondary Plan PD 3-1), as amendment, was
lost.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the written
submission from John La Chapelle and Rob Armstrong with concerns regarding the
proposed Town-initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan amendments,
be received;
And that the deputations by Bill Wylie representing SPOHT, Malcolm
Brice, Keith Irish, Kelly Kivioja, Robert Armstrong, Joseph Ricciuti, Marion
Matthias, Evelin Ellison President of Thornhill Ward One Residents Group, Joan
Chesley, and Robert Ritchie, with concerns; and by Mel Winch of Winch
Planning and Development, representing the owner of the Post Office, in support
of the proposed Town-initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan
amendments, be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 6, 2006, with
respect to the proposed Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan (Revised
1987) and the Thornhill Secondary Plan PD 3-1), as amended, be received;
And that the Town-initiated Official
Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments be referred to Council on
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of