MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2008-06-17 -
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu |
R. Blake, Manager, West District S. Bordone, Planner G. Day, Planner B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District R. M. Wouters, Senior Project Coordinator, Policy and Growth Management V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design N. Surti, Planner A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider applications submitted by Rice Commercial Group for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known as 11160 Woodbine Avenue (SU 07 128278 and ZA 07 128288).
The Committee Clerk advised that 36 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Peter Maleganovski, Gatzios Planning, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposed application at 11160 Woodbine Avenue advising that there
are no end users currently under contract and that they are interested in
pursuing LEED certification.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councllor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Development Services Commission report dated April 8, 2008, entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT - Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
11160 Woodbine Avenue Limited 11160 Woodbine Avenue West side of Woodbine
Avenue, north of Elgin Mills Road Highway 404 North
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 17, 2008, with respect to the applications by Rice Commercial Group for draft plan of subdivision approval and Zoning by-law Amendment (SU 07 128278 and ZA 07 128288) be received; and further,
That the
applications by Rice Commercial Group for draft plan of subdivision approval
and zoning by-law amendment be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. to amend the Town's Markham Centre Zoning By-law
(ZA 08-110137).
The Committee Clerk advised that 71 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal and indicated that a site plan application has not been submitted to date.
The Committee suggested staff
discuss with the applicant the future window displays of the proposed
retail. The Committee enquired what
affect this proposal may have on future applications within Markham
Centre. Staff advised that they have
initiated a height and density review for the Markham Centre and that it is
important to continue with a good variety of building heights.
The Committee discussed the
possibility of increasing the building heights further. Staff advised that although the Secondary
Plan does allow Council a great degree of flexibility with respect to building
heights there is the issue of lack of servicing allocation.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the record of the Public meeting held on June 17, 2008, with respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment be received; and,
That the application by Ruland Properties Inc.
to amend By-law 2004-196 as amended, to permit a 2.71 metres increase in
the maximum height of Building (F) to 33.71 metres, and an increase of 14.91
metres to 45.91 metres, for Building (E) 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 an application submitted by Estee Lauder Cosmetics to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and Zoning
By-law 108-81, as amended, for lands
located in the Hydro Corridor, municipally known as
The Committee Clerk advised that 35 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location,
surrounding uses, advising the site plan has been designed in consultation with
Hydro One, Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC), and the Town of
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Regional Councillor
G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the record of the Public
Meeting held on June 17, 2008, with respect to “Estee Lauder Cosmetics, 80
Alden Road, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a
parking lot within the Hydro Corridor (File Nos. OP 08 112499 & ZA 08
112500 ),” be received; and,
That the Official Plan
Amendment application (OP 08 112499) submitted by Estee Lauder Cosmetics to
permit a parking lot at 80 Alden Road within the Hydro Corridor, be approved
and the draft Official Plan Amendment be finalized and adopted; and,
That staff be authorized to review materials used in the construction
of the parking lot, including permeable pavers, in order to mitigate any
potential run-off issues; and futher,
That the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 08 112500) to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended,
submitted by Estee Lauder Cosmetics to permit a parking lot at 80 Alden Road
within the Hydro Corridor, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Lasseter Development Inc. for a Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium approval to permit a 277 unit townhouse development at the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCown Road within the Berczy Village Secondary Plan Area
(ZA 08 107108 and CU 08 107107).
The Committee Clerk advised that 151 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location and
surrounding uses. Staff advised that the
The Committee suggested the applicant consider a variety of residential dwellings in place of the proposed townhouses. The Committee expressed concerns with the proposal showing only one access. The applicant advised the Committee that the site is bordered by two Regional Roads therefore limiting their requests for access into the site.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from Ano Choi and Daisy
Yan Choi, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report dated May 20, 2008, entitled
“Preliminary Report, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Condominium Approval to permit a 277 unit townhouse development at the
southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road within the Berczy
Village Secondary Plan Area, ZA 08 107108 & CU 08 107106” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 17, 2008, with respect to the rezoning application submitted by Lasseter Development Inc. to amend By-law 304-87 and By-law 177-96, as amended, be received; and further,
That the application be referred back to staff for further review and a report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Great West Developments to permit a medium density residential development on condominium roads (ZA 08 110695).
The Committee Clerk advised that 123 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal and advised that there are no outstanding issues.
Mr. Roger Mathialagan,
Staff advised that this site was never contemplated for a Community Centre.
The Committee discussed issues relating to visitor parking, garbage pick up and snow storage. Staff advised that the private road standards have been designed to accommodate garbage trucks and will work with the applicant to try and increase the proposed amount of visitor parking. Staff also advised that snow storage has been considered with this application. The Committee suggested that staff work with the applicant to further enhance the building treatments, landscape and streetscape.
Mr. Jim Kotsopoulos, Great West Developments, addressed the Committee with respect to this proposed application advising that they will continue to work with Town staff to address issues raised tonight. He also advised that this application is mainly of a technical nature that will change the form of ownership for the condominium development.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the record of the Public Meeting held on
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA
08 110695) to amend By-law 90-81, as amended, submitted Great West Developments, to
permit a medium density residential development on condominium roads at the
southeast corner of Markham Road and Elson Street, be approved and the draft Zoning
By-law Amendment be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Forest Bay Homes for a Zoning By-law amendment to permit two semi-detached residential lots on Monique Court (ZA 08 107567).
The Committee Clerk advised that 164 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and surrounding uses. There are no outstanding issues. Staff advised that the Heritage House on this site is intended to be used as a residential building.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the record of the Public Meeting held on
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 08 107567) to
amend By-law 90-81, as amended, submitted by Forest Bay Homes to permit two semi-detached residential lots
on Monique Court,
be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be enacted without
further notice.
CARRIED
The Chair advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider proposed Secondary Plan policies to provide for non lane-based residential development in the Cornell Community
(OP 06 114028).
The Committee Clerk advised that 57 notices were mailed on
Staff advised that the purpose of tonight’s meeting is to receive input on the potential policies for the non lane-based residential development in the Cornell Community.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal that included background information, potential policies for the proposed Secondary Plan, architectural control guidelines and potential areas in Cornell, that might accommodate front-load product.
Mr. Gary Muller,
Mr. Dan Leeming, The Planning Partnership, presented to the Committee some site plan designs and individual house plan designs proposed by Mattamy Homes.
Ms. Frances DiGuiseppe, Mattamy Homes, demonstrated to the Committee how front drive homes would be laid out. She advised that the intention is to bring the architecture closer to the street, have large porches and provide a diversity of homes for the Community.
Mr. Geoff Magder,
Mr. Haafid Rahman,
Mr. Eric Ball,
Ms. Renee Torrington,
Mr. Andrew Keyes, Cornell Advisory Group member and ratepayers association president addressed the Committee regarding the proposed non lane-based residential development stating the Cornell residents are not in support. He indicated that this proposal is threatening to the unique pedestrian friendly character within the Cornell community. Mr. Keyes advised that Cornell already includes a diverse mix of housing types. He also advised that this proposal does not meet the strict conditions that were put forward in 2003.
Staff advised that if the 600 proposed non lane-based units were built it would represent approximately 37 % of future development and 15% in total.
The Committee discussed whether the Duany agreement/guidelines were reached unanimously.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the correspondence from Mike Homuk, Gene &
Maureen Lew and
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Development Services Commission Report
entitled “Preliminary Report. Proposed
policies to provide for non lane-based residential development in the Cornell
Community”, dated October 16, 2007, be received; and,
That the record of the
Public Meeting of June 17, 2008 with respect to the proposed Secondary Plan
policies be received; and further,
And further that
consideration of the proposed Secondary Plan policies be referred back to staff
for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of