RECOMMENDATION:
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider zoning amendment applications ZA
03-113694 and ZA 04 024270 submitted by Wismer
Markham Development Inc for the rezoning
of 9442 and 9506 Highway 48 from Rural Residential (RR4 and RR2) to Major
Commercial Area in By-law 177-96;
And
That the applications be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation following the Public
Meeting.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding
applications to rezone 9442 and
9506 Highway 48 for major commercial use, and to recommend that Committee
authorize the scheduling of a public meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Property and Area Context
The subject properties (9442 and 9506 Highway 48)
are located on the west side of Highway 48 north of the Markham Museum and have
areas of 981 m2 (0.24 acres) and 8377 m2 (2.07 acres)
respectively. 9442 Highway 48 is vacant.
9506 Highway 48 is occupied by an existing dwelling which is listed in the
Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings.
To the north, south and west of 9442 Highway 48 are vacant lands owned by Wynberry
Developments which are currently zoned for major commercial uses.
To the north and west of 9506 Highway 48 are vacant lands owned by Matrundola Construction. To the south are lands owned by Wynberry
Developments, all of which are currently zoned for major commercial uses.
To the east, across Highway 48 are existing mixed
and industrial uses most of which were constructed between 1965 and 1975.
Official
Plan and Zoning By-law
The subject properties are designated “Major
Commercial Area” in the Official Plan.
They are currently zoned Rural Residential (RR4 and RR2) by By-law
304-87, as amended (see Figure 2).
Proposal:
Rezoning
the Major Commercial requested
The
applicant is requesting rezoning of the subject properties to the “Major
Commercial” (MJC) under By-law 177-96. This zoning currently applies to the
lands adjoining the subject properties. It is anticipated that the subject
properties will ultimately be integrated into the adjoining larger commercial
blocks, facilitating comprehensive site development
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF APPROVAL OF THE
PROPOSAL:
The
requested rezoning would help to facilitate comprehensive site development of
the major commercial lands in the vicinity.
CONCERNS/ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED:
On October
12, 2004,
Council authorized staff to retain consultants to undertake retail impact and
urban design studies for the portion of Highway 48 between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive.
These studies will have a potential bearing on the future development of
the subject properties. While these
applications can proceed to a public meeting, the staff recommendation report
and the implementing zoning will need to have regard for the studies underway.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
No financial
implications are to be considered in this report.
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
The requested
rezoning applications are currently in circulation to other Town Departments
and agencies for review and comments.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended
that the Committee authorize the scheduling of a Public Meeting to consider the
requested zoning amendments.
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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
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113694 Wismer Markham Developments Inc.doc
ATTACHMENTS:
Figure 1 - Location
Map
Figure 2- Area
Context/Zoning
Figure 3 - Aerial
Photo
APPLICANT / AGENT: Mrs. Sandra Wiles
KLM Planning Partners
64 Jardin Drive Unit
1B
Concord, ON L4K 3P3
Telephone:
905-669-4055
