MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

2008-10-21 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 10

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair: Councillor J. Webster

Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Regional Councillor G. Landon Absent Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Councillor E. Shapero

D. Cheng, Senior Planner R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk

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

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item #2, as her son lives on Peter Street, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION TO REDUCE MINIMUM
LOT FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT
2 PETER STREET (D. BOYLAN)
(ZA 08 117730) (10.5)

Memo

Staff advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Deborah Boylan for a Zoning By-law Amendment to reduce minimum lot frontage requirements at 2 Peter Street and facilitate a future severance of the land(ZA 08 117730).

The Committee Clerk advised that 146 notices were mailed on October 1, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on September 30, 2008. Three written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, history on previous applications filed and withdrawn in 2005 and outstanding issues.

Ms. Donna Wigmore, 17 Peter Street, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 2 Peter Street and spoke in opposition to the proposal. She stated that this proposal would take away from the street’s distinctive heritage character.

Ms. Heather Westin, 24 Peter Street, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 2 Peter Street expressing her opposition to the proposal. She believes the uniqueness of Peter Street would be lost if this proposal is approved.

Ms. Cathy Fullarton, 9 Peter Street, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 2 Peter Street and requested that Committee deny the application. She feels that this proposal will have a negative impact on a distinctive neighbourhood.

Mr. Neil Olorenshaw, 16 Peter Street, delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the zoning application for 2 Peter Street advising he is opposed to the proposal. He stated that the proposal would destroy the street’s uniqueness; the proposed heritage house to be relocated on the lot is inappropriate for this street; the proposal is not consistent with the Heritage District concept and the proposal does not bring any benefit to the neighbourhood.

Ms. Dianne More, Markham Village Conservancy, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 2 Peter Street and spoke in opposition to the proposal. She believes that the integrity of Peter Street would be lost if this proposal is approved.

Mr. Gary Wharton, 1 Peter Street, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 2 Peter Street expressing his objection to the proposal.

Mr. Erick Wheeler, 33 Peter Street, addressed the Committee with respect to the zoning application for 2 Peter Street stating he strongly objects to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. He also indicated that there is a discrepancy between the 2007 air photo and site plan of the property.

Staff advised that the site plan is based on a land survey from the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) and there may be some shadowing on the air photo. Staff will look at the discrepancy in more detail.

Mr. Ben Quan, representing the applicant, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 2 Peter Street requesting that the zoning by-law amendment be sent directly to Council for enactment with a Holding Provision. He provided the Committee with some history on the application and advised that two Public Information meetings were held to discuss the residents concerns.

Staff confirmed that this area is not a recommended area for intensification. The Committee requested that the staff recommendation report address the front yard set back issue.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the correspondence from Rutherford Spaggon, Eric & Johanne Brown and Glen Baron, be received.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

That the Development Services Commission Memo dated August 6, 2008 entitled “Delegation of authority to CAO to call a Public Meeting, Zoning By-law Amendment application to reduce Minimum Lot Frontage requirement, 2 Peter Street, Markham” be received; and,

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on October 7, 2008, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, received; and further,

That the application by Deborah Boylan for 2 Peter Street to amend By-law 1229, as amended, be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

2. MARANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AT 5906 16^TH AVENUE.
(ZA 08 114478) (10.5)

Report Attachment

Staff advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Marander Montessori School for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a private elementary school at 5906 16^th Avenue (ZA 08 114478 and SC 08 124294).

The Committee Clerk advised that 63 notices were mailed on October 1, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on September 29, 2008. Four written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

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

Mr. Dan Cherepacha, 2 Duncan Mill, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 5906 16^th Avenue requesting the application be referred back to staff for further analysis. He stated the following concerns: increase in traffic, traffic flowing into the Heritage Estates subdivision and an increase in noise level.

Mr. Karl Brumund, 1 Heritage Corners Lane, addressed the Committee with respect to the zoning application for 5906 16^th Avenue stating concerns with the proposal. His concerns are: increase in traffic, parking lot unable to accommodate all the cars, and whether a school of this size is suitable for the neighbourhood.

Mr. Raymond Fugeman, 5815 16^th Avenue, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 5906 16^th Avenue stating his concerns with the proposal. He advised the Committee that 16^th Avenue is already a busy road, the speed of the vehicles is usually in excess of 70 kms and some areas are difficult to see the oncoming traffic. Mr. Fugeman suggested a traffic light should be installed at this location.

Ms. Margaret Lee, owner of Marander Montessori School, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 5906 16^th Avenue stating that a traffic report has been submitted to the Town of Markham and the Region of York. She advised that the children’s safety is their main concern and suggested that consideration be made to lower the speed limit in this area.

Mr. Ben Quan, representing the applicant, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 5906 16^th Avenue requesting the proposal be referred back to staff. Mr. Quan stated that further traffic analysis will be required.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the correspondence from Ray & Sheila Fugeman, Ida and Karl Brumund, Willard Watt and Laura Ryckman, be received.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the Development Services Commission report dated June 10, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Marander Montessori School, Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit a private elementary school at 5906 16^th Avenue” be received, and,

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on October 21, 2008, with respect to the application by Marander Montessori School, for Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and further,

That the application by Marander Montessori School be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:35 PM