MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

2008-11-04 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 11

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair: Councillor J. Webster

Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik

Attendance

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 J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Mayor F. Scarpitti Councillor C. Moretti

D. Cheng, Senior Planner B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District R. Kendall, Manager, Central District A. Henriques, Planner II V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. THE ROCKPORT GROUP
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE AT
34 MAIN STREET SOUTH UNIONVILLE IN MARKHAM CENTRE.
ZA 06 120486 001 (10.5)

Report Figures

Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by The Rockport Group for Zoning By-law amendment to permit the development of retirement residences at 34 Main Street South Unionville (ZA 06 120486 001). She also advised that the subject property was formerly owned by the Co-Operators Development Corporation and had submitted a zoning amendment application in 2006 to permit three 8 storey residential condominium buildings.

The Committee Clerk advised that 52 notices were mailed on October 15, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 15, 2008. No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues and concerns to be resolved.

Ms. Tatiana Di Giacinto, The Rockport Group, addressed the Committee to respond to questions raised by the Committee. She advised that there is no requirement for the proposed building to be LEED certified however, they will be incorporating green initiatives into the design. She also advised that efforts will be made to try and preserve both rows of cedars along the north portion of the property.

Mr. Heinz Vogt, Partner, Stone Kohn McQuire Vogt Architects, presented the Committee with revised drawings of the proposed building. He advised that there have been significant modifications made to the proposal that addresses many of the concerns raised by the residents. He also advised the Committee that the units at grade level have been converted to some form of community facilities in place of residential units. The main entrance of the proposed building is a 2 storey element and cascades to 9 storeys. Mr. Volt reported that congregate living accommodations are not recognized through LEED certification and as a result, it is difficult to achieve LEED certification for this sort of building.

Mr. Richard Talbot, Unionville Ratepayers Association, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 34 Main Street South Unionville stating concerns with the proposal. His two main concerns are: the height of the building exceeding 2 storeys and the preservation of both rows of trees on the property. Mr. Talbot suggested that if the proposal is approved for a retirement residence that the sidewalks should be in place prior to the retirees moving in.

Ms. Gale Leroux, 20 East Drive, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal for a retirement residence at 34 Main Street South Unionville stating concerns. Her concerns include: height of the proposed building and the shadowing from the building on the existing vegetation.

Mr. Vijay Sappani, 18 East Drive, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 34 Main Street South Unionville and spoke in opposition to the proposal. He believes the property should remain as green space. Mr. Sappani suggested that the following issues be considered: buffer zone needs to be larger, measures for traffic calming, building height should not be 9 storeys, study of the relation of a retirement residence adjacent to a high school, and would like further information with respect to the future phase 3 of this development.

The Committee suggested that staff address the following in the recommendation report:

• LEED certification
• Relationship between the retirement residence to the sports field and high school
• Buffer zone
• Building height
• Tree preservation
• Assurance that the new road will not become a short cut route to Main Street Unionville
• Autoshare

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the Development Services Commission report dated October 7, 2008, entitled: “Preliminary Report: The Rockport Group Inc. Application for Zoning Amendment to permit the development of retirement residences at 34 Main Street South Unionville in Markham Centre” (ZA 08 124690) be received; and,

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 4, 2008, with respect to the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law be received; and further,

That the application by Main Street Residence (Unionville) Inc. to amend the Zoning By-law be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

2. YORK HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT AN ASSISTED LIVING RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
AT 380 CHURCH STREET
(ZA 08-116099) (10.5)

Report Attachments

Ms. Shuttleworth advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by York Health Care Developments Inc. for Zoning By-law amendment to permit an assisted living retirement residence at 380 Church Street (ZA 08-116099).

The Committee Clerk advised that 168 notices were mailed on October 15, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 8, 2008. Five written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and next steps.

Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning on behalf of the owner, addressed the Committee to provide further details with respect to the zoning application for 380 Church Street. She advised that the new proposed building is for independent living and will have a 1 storey connection to the Woodhaven (long term care facility). She presented the Committee with elevation renderings of the proposed building and indicated the increase in height is to accommodate the parapets at the top of the building that will be in keeping with the Cornell area. Ms. Gatzios also advised the Committee that a parking study has been submitted and is recommending decreasing the number of parking spots from 180 in total to 140.

The Committee suggested that the applicant consider LEED certification for the building and incorporating a facility for residents where they can garden. The Committee also suggested that the following issues be addressed in the recommendation report:

· Distance of the building to Riverlands Avenue

· Completion of sidewalks

· Relation of this proposal to the future Community Centre and Community plaza

Mr. Stefan Hadirca, 88 Riverlands Avenue, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 380 Church Street stating concerns. His concerns include: increase in traffic, insufficient parkland and trucks coming onto residential streets during construction.

Ms. Gatzios advised that all vehicular access during and following construction will be from Church Street and that fencing will be placed around the construction site.

The Committee thanked the applicant for their effort in following the architectural design guidelines of the Cornell area.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the correspondence from Bart Manion & Brigit Pegg, Mustufa Baig, Maher & Elen Shafik, Craig & Christine Weaver and Noriko Sasaki, be received.

CARRIED

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the Development Services Commission report dated September 16, 2008 entitled “Preliminary Report, York Health Care Developments Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit an assisted living retirement residence at 380 Church Street” be received; and,

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 4, 2008, with respect to the application by York Health Care Developments Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and further,

That the application by York Health Care Developments Inc. be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

3. MICHAEL CHIAVATTI CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING
OF 4 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS AT 4954 14^TH AVENUE.
(ZA 07 128530) (10.5)

Report Attachments

Ms. Shuttleworth advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Michael Chiavatti Construction Ltd. for Zoning By-law amendment to permit a phased residential development consisting of 4 single detached residential dwellings at 4954 14^th Avenue (ZA 07 128530).

The Committee Clerk advised that 92 notices were mailed on October 15, 2008, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on October 15, 2008. No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

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

There was discussion regarding the future extension of Tille Square and whether the access from Tille Square to 14^th Avenue will be closed in the future. Staff advised that the access from Tille Square to 14^th Avenue would not be closed until the road is completed and the extension of the street would only be possible with the cooperation of the other property owners. The Committee suggested that two trees be planted in place of every one that is removed as a result of the proposal.

Mr. Carl Januszczak, Lorne Ross Planning Services Inc., on behalf of the owner, addressed the Committee requesting the application for 4954 14^th Avenue be sent directly to Council for enactment with a Holding provision. He advised that the proposed lot patterns are consistent with the adjacent lots. Mr. Januszczak is proposing that the decommissioning of the septic system and connection to the servicing be dealt with at the consent stage of the application. He confirmed that they will continue to work with staff to ensure the proper number of trees are replaced.

Mrs. Rose Witter, 151 Tillie Square, addressed the Committee regarding the zoning application for 4954 14^th Avenue and spoke in support of the application. She requested reassurance that the zoning amendment will not allow for townhouses and that the residential streets are cleaned of any debris created during construction stages.

Staff advised that the zoning amendment being requested with this application will not permit townhouses on this property and that the Town’s engineering and By-law and Enforcement together will ensure the residential streets are kept clean of debris throughout the construction stages.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded Councillor J. Virgilio

That the Development Services Commission report dated September 16, 2008, entitled: “Preliminary Report: Michael Chiavatti Construction Limited. Application to amend the zoning by-law to permit a phased residential development consisting of 4 single detached residential dwellings, 4954 14th Avenue (ZA 07 128530) be received; and,

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 4, 2008 with respect to the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended, be received; and further,

That the application by Michael Chiavatti Construction Limited to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM