MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

2007-05-15

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 7

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair:              Regional Councillor J. Jones

Vice-Chair:      Councillor J. Webster

 

 

Attendance

Deputy Mayor J. Jones (7:16pm)

Regional Councillor J. Heath

Regional Councillor T. Wong

Regional Councillor G. Landon

Councillor V. Burke

Councillor E. Shapero

Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor C. Moretti

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor L. Kanapathi

Councillor A. Chiu

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design

S. Bordone, Planner

S. Heaslip, Senior Planner

N. Surti, Planner

B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District

M. Wouters, Senior Planner

A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

 

 

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.

 

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.         MATTAMY (COUNTRY GLEN) LTD AND
            WYCKLAND ESTATES LTD
            PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
            IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE, EAST OF BUR OAK AVENUE
            CORNELL COMMUNITY
            SU 06 135982 (19TM-06016) AND ZA 06 135983 (10.7, 10.5)

            Report   Attachment  

 

 

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments, south of 16th Avenue, east of Bur Oak Avenue, Cornell Community (SU 06-135982, 19TM-06016, ZA 06-135983), submitted by Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd. & Wyckland Estates Ltd.

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 408 notices were mailed on April 27, 2007, and six Public Meeting signs were posted on April 25, 2007.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding uses.  The subject lands are currently vacant and do not contain any significant natural features.  The acquisition of surplus right-of –way lands at the intersection of Old Markham By-Pass and 16th Avenue from the Town, is still an outstanding issue as is the feasibility of permanently locating the heritage building from Phase 1 to a lot within the proposed subdivision.

 

Representatives of the owners of Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd and Wykland Estates were in attendance to respond to questions.

 

Committee enquired whether Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd would incorporate their Green Initiative in any aspects of this development.  Staff reported they are in discussions with Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd to introduce their Energy Star initiative but currently don’t have anything in writing.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

Moved by:  Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by:  Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That the Development Services Commission Report entitled "Preliminary Report Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd. & Wyckland Estates Ltd. Proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments.  South of 16th Avenue, East of Bur Oak Avenue, Cornell Community (SU 06-135982, 19TM-06016, ZA 06-135983)", dated April 17, 2007, be received;

 

 

 

 

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting of May 15, 2007 with respect to the zoning amendment and plan of subdivision applications submitted by Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd. & Wyckland Estates Ltd., be received;

 

And further that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

 

 

 

2.         CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE, EAST OF OLD MARKHAM BY-PASS
CORNELL COMMUNITY
SU 06 135988 (19TM-06017) AND ZA 06 135990 (10.7, 10.5)

            Report   Attachment  

 

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments, south of 16th Avenue, east of Old Markham By-Pass, Cornell Community (SU 06-135988, 19TM-06017, ZA 06-135990), submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation.

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 94 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 20, 2007.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding uses.  The proposal is for 125-unit subdivision, consisting of a mixture of single-detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings.  All of the lots are accessed from rear lanes.  Outstanding issues include lots with a depth of 25 metres (82 feet)  and a frontage of 11 metres or greater, which require garages to be attached to the rear of the homes. There is concern that the outdoor amenity area will be compromised by the rear attached garages.  To address this concern, the conditions of draft approval for the first phase provided that this lot depth be accepted on a pilot project basis and for the first phase only.  The results of the pilot project are under review.

 

Committee discussed the development of the neighbourhood park in the subdivision.  Staff reported the size of the park will be substantial and indicated they will discuss development plans with Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks & Open Space and report back.

 

Niomie Massey of Cornell Rouge Development, reported that the lot coverage for this phase is approximately 60% which allows for outdoor amenity space.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

 

 

 

Moved by:  Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by:  Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the Development Services Commission Report entitled "Preliminary Report Cornell Rouge Development Corporation.  Proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments.  South of 16th Avenue, East of Old Markham By-Pass.  Cornell Community (SU 06-135988, 19TM-06017, ZA 06-135990)", dated April 17, 2007, be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting of May 15, 2007 with respect to the zoning amendment and plan of subdivision applications submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, be received;

 

And further that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED (METRUS DEVELOPMENTS)
NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE, EAST OF 9TH LINE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (PHASE 2)
SU 01 118320 (19TM-01015, PHASE 2) AND ZA 07 108415 (10.7, 10.5)

            Report   Attachment  

 

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments, north of 16th Avenue, east of 9th Line, Cornell Community (SU 01-118320, 19TM-01015, Phase 2, ZA 07-108415), submitted by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 254 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and five Public Meeting signs were posted on April 23, 2007.  One written submission was received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and advised that there are no outstanding issues to be addressed.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by:  Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the correspondence received from Zhang Aiguo, 156 Gaslamp Lane, Markham, with concerns regarding the proposed application by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments), be received;

 

 

That the Development Services Commission Report entitled “Preliminary Report. 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments). North of 16th Avenue, east of 9th Line. Cornell Community. Proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments (Phase 2).  (SU 01-118320, 19TM-01015 Phase 2, ZA 07-108415)”, dated April 17, 2007, be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting of May 15, 2007 with respect to the zoning amendment and plan of subdivision applications submitted by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments), be received;

 

And that draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01015, Phase 2 by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments) be referred back to staff for further review and approval under section 2 (b) (iv) of Delegation By-law 2002-202, as amended.

 

And that the application by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments) to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved and by-law amendments to implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01015, Phase 2 be finalized and enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         OXNARD BOXGROVE LTD.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE REZONING OF LANDS WITHIN
7085 14TH AVENUE BOX GROVE PLANNING DISTRICT
ZA 07 108731 (10.5)

            Report   Attachment  

 

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd., for Zoning By-law amendment to permit the rezoning of lands within 7085 14th Avenue, in the Box Grove Planning District (ZA 07 108731).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 27 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 24, 2007.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding uses. Outstanding issues include confirmation from the Box Grove Trustee that 3.5 units of allocation is available for the subject lands, as well as Council assignment of allocation to the proposed development.

 

Staff agreed to provide the Committee with copies of the comments from the external agencies, in particular the Toronto Region Conservation Authority due to the proximity of the Little Rouge Creek tributary.

 

Staff reported that comments have been received from the Ministry of Culture indicating that the subject lands abut an identified archeological site.  The Ministry of Culture is requesting the applicant submit an archeological assessment report for approval by the Ministry.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

Moved by:  Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the report from the Development Services Commission dated April 17, 2007, entitled “Preliminary Report, Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the rezoning of lands within 7085 14th Avenue, in the Box Grove Planning District, ZA 07 108731” be received;

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007, with respect to the rezoning application submitted by Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd. to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both as amended, be received.

 

That servicing allocation for 3.5 units (12.95 population) be granted to Oxnard Boxgrove Inc. from the total servicing allocation assigned to the Boxgrove Planning District to date by the Town.  

 

That the rezoning application by Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd. to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both as amended, be approved;

 

And that the proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both as amended, be enacted  without further notice.

CARRIED

 

 

 

5.         BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            BOX GROVE COMMUNITY, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
            AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A SERVICE STATION AND
            COMMERCIAL USES (OP 06 113600, ZA 06 113759) (10.3, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Box Grove Hill Developments for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to permit a service station in the Box Grove Community (OP 06 113600 & ZA 06 113759).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 14 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on April 26, 2007.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding uses. Outstanding issues include submission of a site plan application prior to any zoning approval and consultation with the Province (Ministry of Transportation) on the status of the Regional Gateway lands identified in this area.

 

 

Staff reported the Secondary Plan has requirements for a specified amount of industrial lands to be provided in the Box Grove area.  Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure this requirement was satisfied.

 

Committee advised that the Boxgrove Ratepayers Association does not have any concerns with the proposed application.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

Moved by:   Councillor L. Kanapathi

Seconded by:  Deputy Mayor J. Jones

 

That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007, with respect to "Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. to permit a service station in the Box Grove Community (OP 06 113600 & ZA 06 113759)", be received;

 

And that the applications be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         PETRO CANADA
4641 HIGHWAY 7 SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 7 AND KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES
ACCESSORY TO A PROPOSED AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION
(ZA 07 107606) (10.5)

            Report   Attachment  

 

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Petro Canada for Zoning By-law amendment to permit retail and restaurant uses accessory to a proposed automobile service station at 4641 Highway 7, south-west corner of Highway 7 and Kennedy Road.

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 80 notices were mailed on April 25, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 20, 2007.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding uses. Outstanding issues include the proposed location of a drive thru facility in a high profile location at the front of the property.  Staff  believe a more appropriate location for a drive thru to be behind the building.  In addition, the applicant must provide a servicing study to determine if any upgrades are required to the existing municipal sanitary sewer to accommodate the proposed development.

 

 

 

The Committee discussed the possibility of staff preparing a report on the liability of drive-thru restaurants for consideration be brought forward to a Development Services Part A meeting.  It was determined that this issue would be raised under the new business section of an upcoming General Committee meeting.

 

Murray Evans of Murray Planning advised that they are under tight time constraints with the development of this application.  Staff reported they are not comfortable bringing a proposed zoning amendment until site plan application is finalized.  Staff advised they will make an effort to work with the applicant with respect to bringing something forward before the summer recess.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

Moved by:  Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by:  Councillor T. Wong

 

That the staff report dated April 3, 2007, entitled “Preliminary Report - Petro Canada, 4641 Highway 7, South-west corner of Highway 7 and Kennedy Road, Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit retail and restaurant uses accessory to a proposed automobile service station”, be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007 with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72, as amended, be received;

 

And further that the application be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:10 p.m.