MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2007-02-20
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 3
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Attendance
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Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor G. Landon Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu |
T. Kanji, Senior Planner, Central District B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design N. Surti, Planner, East District C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at the hour of
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Regional Councillor G. Landon disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being a Director of the Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Webster disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being on the Board of the Markhaven Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor A. Chiu disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of his wife being on the Board of the Markhaven Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. THE
MARKHAVEN FOUNDATION, N/E CORNER
OF MCCOWAN ROAD AND MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A SEVERANCE (OP 06
129531, ZA 06 129536) (10.3, 10.5)
Regional Councillor G. Landon disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being a Director of the Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Webster disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being on the Board of the
Markhaven Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor A. Chiu disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal
by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of his wife being on the Board of the
Markhaven Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was
to consider an application by the Markhaven Foundation for Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OP 06 129531 and ZA 06 129536, to permit the
severance of a property located at the northeast corner of McCowan Road and
Major Mackenzie Drive.
Committee was advised that 35 notices were mailed on January 31, 2007 and a Public Meeting sign was posted on January 31, 2007.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee expressed a number of concerns including that the proposed amendments should not set a precedent for other applications, that the proposed severance may not be the most appropriate and that alternative access arrangements be considered, such as an easement allowing access to the land through the existing church property.
Mr. P. Smith, Bousfields Inc, on behalf of the applicant, spoke briefly to provide clarification.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 20, 2007, with respect to “The Markhaven Foundation. Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the severance of a property located at the northeast corner of McCowan Road and Major Mackenzie Drive (OP 06 129531 and ZA 06 129536)” be received;
And that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
2. KRASHNIK
INVESTMENTS LTD.
9829, 9833 & 9855 HIGHWAY
NO. 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
REZONE FROM
SELECT INDUSTRIAL AND
WAREHOUSING (M.I) TO
MAJOR COMMERCIAL (MJC) ZONE
(ZA 06 128721) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Krashnik Investments Ltd. for a Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 06 128721, to rezone 9829, 9833 and 9855 Highway No. 48 from Select Industrial and Warehousing (M.I.) to Major Commercial (MJC).
Committee was advised that 22 notices were mailed on January 31, 2007 and a Public Meeting sign was posted on January 31, 2007.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee noted that locating office space above the proposed retail space will create employment opportunities close to high density residential and the existing GO Station, which might help tackle transportation issues.
There were no comments from the public in regard to this matter.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 20, 2007, with respect to “Krashnik Investments Ltd. Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 06 128721) to rezone lands on the east side of Highway No. 48, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, municipally known as 9829, 9833 and 9855 Highway No. 48, from Select Industrial and Warehousing (M.I.) to Major Commercial (MJC) Zone” be received;
And that the application be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
3. 2097358
ONTARIO INC., 7781 KENNEDY ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A RETIREMENT HOME,
PERMIT OFFICE
USES IN AN EXISTING HISTORICAL
DWELLING, AND
RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING PRIVATE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(OP 06 132013, ZA 06 131954) (10.3, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, Files OP 06 132013 and ZA 06 131954, submitted by 2097358 Ontario Inc. to permit a retirement home, permit office building uses in an existing historical dwelling and recognize an existing Montessori School at 7781 Kennedy Road.
Committee was advised that 80 notices were mailed on January 31, 2007 and a Public meeting sign was posted January 31, 2007.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Committee was advised that a public information meeting was held on January 10, 2007.
Mr. M. Evans, Evans Planning, advised that the applicant is willing to provide enhanced landscaping in light of comments received at the January 10, 2007 public information meeting.
The Committee was advised that Heritage Markham
approved the renovations to the heritage property and that the view of the
retirement home from
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the Development Services Commission report dates December 12, 2006 entitled “Preliminary Report, 2097358 Ontario Inc. Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a retirement home, permit office uses in an existing historical dwelling, and to recognize an existing private Montessori school at 7781 Kennedy Road (Files OP 06132013 and ZA 06131954)” be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting held on February 20, 2007 with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments be received;
And that the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 06 132013) submitted by 2097358 Ontario Inc. be approved and an Official Plan Amendment be finalized and adopted;
And that the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 06 131954) submitted by 2097358 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 193-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Public
Meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:45 p.m.