MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

2007-12-04

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 14

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair:

Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti 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

R. Blake, Manager, West District R. Kendall, Manager, Central District G. Sellars, Senior Planner B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District S. Muradali, Planner V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None disclosed.

1. OAKCREST DEVELOPMENTS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO FACILITATE A SEVERANCE TO
CREATE THREE (3) LOTS AT 4 OAKCREST AVENUE
(ZA 07 125054) (10.5)

Report Attachment

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Oakcrest Developments Inc. to facilitate a severance to create three lots at 4 Oakcrest Avenue (ZA 07 125054).

The Committee Clerk advised that 70 notices were mailed on November 14, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on November 13, 2007. Six written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.

The applicant, Mr. Greg Chitilian, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal to facilitate a severance and create three lots. He stated that to the south of his property the lot sizes are 32 feet wide, and to the west there are semi-detached dwellings and he believes the development of three custom homes will be a reasonable transition from large lots to the medium density.

Ms. Denise Ascenzo addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue stating she is not in support of this application. Ms. Ascenzo believes 42’ and 46’ lots is over development in this area and will lessen the uniqueness of this neighbourhood.

Mr. Peter Dermastja addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue indicating he is not in support of this application. Mr. Dermastja stated the development of 3 custom homes will remove the majority of trees and vegetation on the property. He also stated that this proposed development is not in keeping with the neighbourhood.

Mr. Larry Dyrst, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue stating he is neither in support or opposition to the proposal. He presented the Committee with pictures of new development and houses that have been abandoned on Oakcrest Avenue. Mr. Dyrst feels the Town has failed this Community and there should be more consideration given to the proposal than just the lot size.

Mr. Lance Kaprielian, Kave Architects, advised the Committee he is the architect representing Mr. Chitilian. He stated his client shares many of the residents concerns. Mr. Kaprielian presented pictures of the abutting properties and of the proposed design. He stated due to the eight abutting properties it is difficult to maintain this lot as one. He also advised many of the trees and vegetation will be maintained with the proposed development.

Mr. Alexander Sgroi addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal at 4 Oakcrest Avenue stating he is not in support of this application. He believes the proposed development will increase the noise level and will lead to a loss of privacy. Mr. Sgroi also expressed concerns regarding possible drainage issues resulting from the cutting of trees to permit the development.

The Committee stated this proposal is not in keeping with the community and indicated the intensification is not needed in this neighbourhood. The Committee suggested the applicant meet with Staff and look at alternatives that will maintain the character of the street.

Staff advised they will be reviewing the infill By-law in Wards 1 and 2 and will also include this area during that review. Staff also advised they will report back with respect to this application in the January 2008.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the correspondence from Mike Moffat, Mary Salerno, Rob and Lori Di llio, Pat Dimilta, Glen Baron and Petition from 28 residents residing on Oakcrest Avenue be received;

That the Ward Councillor facilitates a meeting with the applicant and residents;

And that the Development Services Commission report dated November 6, 2007, entitled “Preliminary Report. Oakcrest Developments Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate a severance to create three (3) lots at 4 Oakcrest Avenue (ZA 07 125054)” be received;

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 4, 2007, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72 be received;

And further that the application by Oakcrest Developments Inc. to amend By-law 122-72 be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

2. MIKE AND ANGELA PAPAPETROU
APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A VETERINARY CLINIC
IN THE EXISTING BUILDING AT 79 GREEN LANE
(ZA-07-126533) (10.5)

Report Attachment

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting was to consider an application submitted by Angela and Mike Papaetrou to permit a veterinary clinic within an existing building located at 79 Green Lane.

The Committee Clerk advised that 34 notices were mailed on November 14, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on November 6, 2007. No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.

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

The Committee stated that this proposed use will fit in very well with the existing neighbourhood and will be a great service for the Community.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

That the Development Services Commission report dated October 16, 2007, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT - Mike and Angela Papapetrou Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a veterinary clinic in the existing building at 79 Green Lane” be received;

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 4, 2007, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 77-73 be received;

That the application by Mike and Angela Papapetrou to amend By-law 77-73, as amended, be approved;

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 77-73, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

And that staff meet with the applicant to further discuss possible landscaping improvements.

CARRIED

3. GREENSBOROUGH NORTH GROUP
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, BETWEEN
MARKHAM BY-PASS AND THE GO TRANSIT RAIL CORRIDOR
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU 06 109380 (19TM-06009) ZO 06 109396) (10.5, 10.7)

Report Attachment

The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting was to consider an application submitted by Greensborough North Group for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 and draft plan of subdivision approval.

The Committee Clerk advised that 54 notices were mailed on November 14, 2007, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on November 12, 2007. No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff advised currently this application does not have any service allocation.

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

Staff advised the Heritage house located within the subdivision faces Major Mackenzie Drive and the green space surrounding it would be a future parkette. The Committee suggested Staff will need to consider the relationship between the Heritage house and the parkette and how it will be integrated. The Committee also suggested having the Heritage house restored by the Landowners Group and handed over to the Town of Markham and use it as a meeting area for local community groups.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 4, 2007 with respect to applications ZO 06 109396 and SU 06 109380 (19TM-06009) submitted by Greensborough North Group for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 and draft plan of subdivision approval be received;

And that the applications be referred back to staff for further review and a report evaluating the proposal.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:45 p.m.