MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2008-04-22 -
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor E. Shapero Deputy Mayor J. Heath |
R. V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design N. Surti, Planner B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Ruland Properties Inc., 151 Upper Duke Crescent to amend the Town's Markham Centre Zoning By-law (ZA 08-107542).
The Committee Clerk advised that 72 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding uses.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the record of the Public meeting held on April 22, 2008, with
respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment be received; and,
And that the application by Ruland Properties Inc.
to amend By-law 2004-196 as amended, to permit an additional 4 storeys
(approximately 12.43 metres) of height within Building ‘I’ of the Verdale
project be approved; and further,
That the proposed amendment to By-law 2004-196, as
amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a Town initiated Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Highway 48 Corridor between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive to implement the approved design vision and development guidelines for the Highway 48 Corridor (OP 06 129338 and ZA 06 129342)
The Committee Clerk advised that 580 notices were mailed on
Staff advised that the proposed Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments are key components to implement the approved urban design
vision and development guidelines for the Highway 48 corridor between
Staff gave a detailed presentation regarding the Town initiated Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the Highway 48 Corridor between 16th Avenue and Major MacKenzie Drive proposal that included: the study area context; Highway 48 Urban Design Study; key objectives for the Highway 48 corridor; proposed Town initiated Official Plan Amendment; zoning strategy and landowner concerns raised at their meeting held on
The Committee suggested eliminating any diagrams in future presentations that present buildings (such as Big Box) that would immediately front Highway 48 on the west side.
Mr. Stephen Waque, Borden Ladner Gervais, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments. Mr. Waque advised he represents Anagi Homes
who own 6.5 acres of land at the northwest corner of Highway 48 and
Ms. Erinn Cooney addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments, advising that her street terminates at Castlemore Avenue at the back entrance of the Home Depot store which has considerable truck traffic. She suggested that the Committee ensure (through this development process) the existing residents remain protected from excessive traffic. Ms. Cooney suggested the Town should continue to work toward making this area pedestrian friendly.
The Committee suggested that the Home Depot site plan application be reviewed to ensure the impact between the commercial development and the current residents is alleviated.
Mr. David McKay, MHBC Planning, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments stating he represents various landowners within this area. He stated that they have already conveyed a number of matters to staff and are working with staff. With regards to the Edward Jeffery site, he indicated his client would like to suggest additional height relative to future residential on the site and looks forward to working with staff on this issue. Mr. McKay would also like to have further discussion with respect to the provision of residential dwellings along Highway 48.
Ms. Dianne More, Markham Village Conservancy, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning amendments. She would like staff and the Committee to consider the following suggestions and recommendations:
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence received from Flato
Management, Freeman Planning Solutions Inc., Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP, Powers
Property Services Inc., and J.D. McDermott, Land Use & Environmental
Planning Consultants; be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That
the deputations from Stephen Waque, Erinn Cooney, David McKay and Dianne More,
be received; and,
That the record of the Public
Meeting held on April 22, 2008, with respect to “Town initiated Official Plan,
Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (OP 06 129338 & ZA 06 129342)
to implement the approved land use and urban design vision for the Highway 48
Corridor between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive”, be
received; and further,
That the Town initiated
Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning Amendments be referred back to staff
for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of