Report to: Development Services Committee Date of Meeting: May 29, 2007

SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION REPORT

Naam Group Inc.

South-west corner of Yorktech Drive and Rodick Road Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a multiple tenant industrial building with accessory retail

FILES: ZA 06 114625 and SC 114629

PREPARED BY: Scott Heaslip, ext. 3140

Senior Project Coordinator,

Central District

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report dated May 29, 2007 entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Naam Group Inc., South-west corner of Yorktech Drive and Rodick Road, Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a multiple tenant industrial building with accessory retail,” be received;

And that the draft implementing zoning by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted;

And that the application for site plan approval 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 once the conditions outlined above have been satisfied. Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan;

And that this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three years commencing May 29, 2007, in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Not applicable.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable.

1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Discussion 4. Financial 5. Environmental

6. Accessibility 7. Engage ^21st 8. Affected Units 9. Attachment(s)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to discuss and recommend enactment of a zoning by-law amendment and endorsement of an application for site plan approval for a proposed multiple tenant industrial building with accessory retail at the south-west corner of Yorktech Drive and Rodick Road (Figure 2).

BACKGROUND:

Subject Lands and Area Context (Figures 2 and 3)

The 1 hectare (2.5 acre) property is located at the south-west corner of Yorktech Drive and Rodick Road. The property is vacant and contains no trees or other significant vegetation.

To the north across Yorktech Drive are four multiple tenant industrial buildings, currently under construction. To the east across Rodick Road is the Constrada Aggregates recycling facility. To the south is vacant industrial land. To the west is a single tenant industrial building.

Multiple tenant industrial building proposed

The applicant proposes to develop the property with a 1-storey, 3208 m² (34,500 ft²) industrial building (Figure 4).

The building will be faced with a combination of brick, coloured stucco and glazing

(Figure 5).

101 parking spaces are proposed, all in a surface lot.

DSC has recommended approval of a by-law amendment to permit 30% accessory retail, subject to review of a satisfactory site plan

On October 17, 2006 a Public Meeting was held to consider a requested zoning by-law amendment to permit 30% accessory retail in addition to the existing industrial permissions. At the meeting, Development Services Committee passed the following resolution:

“That the Development Services Commission report dated September 5, 2006 titled “Preliminary Report. Naam Group Inc. Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit 30% accessory retail in addition to the existing permitted industrial uses at the south-west corner of Yorktech Drive and Rodick Road (lots 3 & 4, 65M-2755) (ZA 06 114625)” be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on October 17, 2006 with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 165-80 be received;

And that the application by the Naam Group Inc. to amend By-law 165-80 be approved;

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 165-80 be enacted without further notice following submission of a site plan satisfactory to Development Services Committee.”

OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:

Project plans have been finalized to the satisfaction of staff

The overall building layout and relationship to parking and streets is very similar to that of the four industrial building currently under construction on the north side of Yorktech Drive, opposite the subject property. The zoning of these buildings also permits 30% accessory retail.

The building elevations are well articulated and incorporate varied roof lines and a variety of building materials (brick and stucco and glazing) in complementary colours.

Vehicular access to the property is currently restricted to one driveway onto Yorktech Drive. Staff is reviewing a traffic impact study submitted by the applicant to validate a restricted (right turns in – right turns out) driveway onto Rodick Road. If accepted, this driveway can be incorporated into the final plans. There may also be an opportunity for a joint access onto Rodick Road with the adjoining property to the south when this property develops. The site plan agreement will include a provision requiring the owner to integrate access with this property if requested to do so by the Town.

Staff are satisfied with the site plan, elevations and landscaping.

Draft Zoning By-law amendment

The draft zoning by-law amendment (Appendix ‘B’) rezones the property from “Industrial with Controlled Storage” [M(CS)] to “Select Industrial”(M), and permits the requested accessory retail, subject to the following provisions:

• The accessory retail use must be located wholly within an industrial premise.
• The accessory retail shall not exceed 30% of the area of the premise.
• The accessory retail must be physically separated from the balance of the premise.

These provisions are consistent with the provisions included in the zoning of the property on the north side of Yorktech Drive.

Staff are now satisfied with the site plan and recommend that the attached by-law (Appendix “B”) be enacted.

FINANCIAL TEMPLATE (Separate Attachment):

None at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

None at this time.

ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:

None at this time.

ENGAGE 21^ST CONSIDERATIONS:

The proposed development does not relate to any of the key goals of “Engage 21^st Century Markham.

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

The application has been circulated to all relevant departments. The requirements of Town department and public agencies will be secured in the required site plan agreement

RECOMMENDED BY:

________________________ ________________________

Valerie Shuttleworth, M.C.I.P, R.P.P Jim Baird, M.C.I.P, R.P.P

Director, Planning & Urban Design Commissioner, Development Services

ATTACHMENTS:

Figure 1 - Location Map

Figure 2 - Area Context

Figure 3 - Air Photo

Figure 4 - Site Plan

Figure 5 - Elevations

Figure 6 – Perspective

Appendix ‘A’ - Conditions of site plan approval

Appendix ‘B’ - Draft zoning by-law amendment

Contact: Maheem Sachdeva

Naam Group Inc.

6665 Pacific Circle

Mississauga, Ontario

L5T 1V6

Tel: (905) 990-8367 Fax: (416) 423-1980 Email: basicsathome@rogers.com

File path: Q:\development\planning\appl\zoning\06 114625\Naam final report

APPENDIX ‘A’

Conditions of site plan approval

1. That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and other public agencies, and the specific requirements identified in the staff report.

2. That the site plan agreement include provisions for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries and development charges, and cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication.

3. That prior to the execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final site plan and elevation drawings which include building materials, signage, colours and details, for approval by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate.

4. That prior to the execution of the site plan agreement, Landscape Plans, including streetscape details, prepared by a Landscape Architect having membership with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects shall be submitted to the Commissioner of Development Services for approval and inclusion in the Site Plan Agreement. The landscaping shall be installed properly, cared for and maintained to the satisfaction of the Town.

5. That the site plan agreement include provisions requiring the Owner to integrate access and on-site circulation with the adjoining property to the south, if requested to do so by the Town.

6. That prior to the execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit a storm water management report and a functional servicing report for approval by the Town, and to implement the recommendations of the approved reports.

7. That the location, size and construction of all refuse storage areas and recycling facilities, and arrangements for waste collection be to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham Waste Management Department.

8. That provisions for Fire Routes, yard hydrants, Siamese connections and other emergency access requirements be to the satisfaction of the Fire Department.

9. That provision for snow storage, sidewalk alignment and maintenance be to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Operations and Director of Engineering.

10. That the Owner pay for all costs associated with the relocation of utilities within the right-of-way, as may be required.

11. That the Owner provide and implement a detailed stormwater management plan, including quality control measures/devices to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

12. That the Owner provide and implement erosion control measures during construction and obtain a Topsoil Removal Permit to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

13. That the Owner comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, including Power Stream to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.