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REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE |
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TO: |
Mayor and Members of Council |
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FROM: |
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning & Urban Design |
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PREPARED BY: |
Nick Pileggi,
ext. 4480 Senior Planner, South
District |
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DATE OF MEETING: |
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SUBJECT: |
PRELIMINARY
REPORT 1191373 Ontario
Inc. Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a General Merchandise Department Store (Giant
Tiger) within an existing building ZA-05-027205 |
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RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by 1191373 Ontario Inc.
to permit a General Merchandise Department Store (Giant Tiger) within an
existing building at 7200 Markham Road (Figure 1).
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary
information regarding a zoning by-law amendment application by 1191371 Ontario
Inc. to permit a General Merchandise Department Store (Giant Tiger) within an existing
building at
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at the south
west corner of
Surrounding land uses include a medical
office and residential uses to the south, residential uses to the west, a gas
station, commercial uses and proposed residential uses to the north, along with
existing and approved (Villages of Fairtree Phase 6) residential uses to the
east, across
The subject lands are designated Commercial – Community Amenity Area by
the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended.
The Community Amenity Area designation provides for a range of uses
including retail uses. The proposal is
in keeping with the purpose and intent of the Official Plan.
The subject lands are zoned Special Commercial One (SC1) by by-law
90-81, as amended. (Figure 2) The SC1 zone permits a range of commercial uses,
however, a ‘general merchandise department store’ is not permitted. A zoning by-law amendment is required to
permit the proposed Giant Tiger store.
POTENTIAL
BENEFITS OF APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL:
The anticipated benefits
include:
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Provision of additional general retail opportunities in the area.
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Enable the plaza to attract an anchor store.
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The opportunity to update and improve this older plaza.
CONCERNS/ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED:
The following is a brief summary of concerns/issues raised to date. These matters, and any others identified through the circulation and detailed review of the proposal, will be raised at the Statutory Public Meeting or addressed in a final staff report to be presented to Committee.
Modifications to external building design and/or
site layout to be determined
Due to the change in tenancy, it is possible that changes will be made
to the external façade of the building and the layout of parking spaces. Changes to the approved site plans and
agreement may be required.
Water meter chamber and watermain pipe issues to be
resolved
The Engineering Department has noted that there are outstanding deficiencies which relate to a water meter chamber and watermain pipes on the site. These matters are considered minor and once the deficiencies have been repaired to their satisfaction, the Engineering Department would have no issue with the zoning amendment application.
FINANCIAL
CONSIDERATIONS:
None at this time.
BUSINESS UNITS
CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
The application has been circulated to relevant
Town Departments and external agencies for comments.
Public Meeting should be held to obtain
public input
It would be appropriate to hold a Public Meeting to obtain comments on
the rezoning application.
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Valerie Shuttleworth, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning & Urban Design |
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Jim
Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Commissioner of Development Services |
ATTACHMENTS: Figure
1: Location Map
Figure 2: Area Context/Zoning
Figure 3: Air Photo
APPLICANT/AGENT: Zelinka Priamo Ltd.
Harry
Froussios
N6C 4P4
Telephone number: 519-474-7137
Facsimile Number: 519-474-2284