MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
February 3, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
Mayor F. Scarpitti 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 Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor E. Shapero |
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager R. Blake, Manager, West District D. Cheng, Senior Planner G. Day, Planner T. Kanji, Senior Planner A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor V. Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #1, as her family owed a business located in the vicinity, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider both a Town initiated amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan to remove restrictions on professional and business office uses within the general industrial area and an application submitted by A.V. Bombini Holdings Ltd. for Zoning By-law amendment to permit an office building at 16 Harlech Court (OP 08-115891, ZA 08-111725 and
SC 08-111742).
The Committee Clerk advised that 85 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location and surrounding uses. There are no outstanding issues. Members of Council enquired about height provisions in the by-law and the potential impact of height on the residential neighbourhood to the north. Staff indicated that a height limit reflecting the proposal would be included in the by-law.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence from John and Cecilia
Ferreira, 9 Harlech Crt, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Development Services Commission report dated June 17, 2008, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT - Application by A.V. Bombini Holdings Ltd. for re-zoning to permit professional and business office uses in the Industrial (M) zone - ZA 08-111725 and, Town-initiated Official Plan amendment to remove restrictions on professional and business office uses within the General Industrial Area of the Thornhill Secondary Plan OP 08- 08 115891”, be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February
3, 2009, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 77-73; and, Town-initiated Official Plan amendment to
remove restrictions on professional and business office uses
within the General Industrial Area
of the Thornhill Secondary Plan, be received; and,
That the applications by A.V. Bombini Holdings Ltd. to
amend By-law 77-73; and, Town-initiated
Official Plan amendment to remove restrictions on professional
and business office uses within the
General Industrial Area of the Thornhill Secondary Plan, be approved;
and further,
That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 77-73 and
Town-initiated Official
Plan Amendment, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
Mr. Karumanchery advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Clera Holdings Limited for Zoning by-law amendment to permit a gas bar, car wash, and convenience store with a drive-through facility at 2801 Elgin Mills Road East (ZA 08-121296).
The Committee Clerk advised that 65 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Certain Committee members expressed concerns regarding the proposed convenience store with a drive-through facility. It was suggested that staff not permit the drive-through or if it is permitted that the drive-through not be exposed to the abutting arterial roads.
Mr. Don Dussault, Imperial Oil Limited, delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed development at
Certain members of Committee expressed the concern that physically challenged individuals would have to call 24 hours in advance to make arrangements for assistance with obtaining gas.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Development Services Commission report dated
December 2, 2008, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT - Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a gas bar,
car wash, and convenience store with a drive-through facility at 2801 Elgin
Mills Road East - Clera Holdings Limited, file # ZA 08 121296”, be received;
and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February
3, 2009, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96 to permit a gas bar, car wash, and
convenience store with a drive-through facility at 2801 Elgin Mills Road East,
be received; and further,
That staff be directed to prepare a recommendation
report on the application by Clera Holdings Limited to amend Zoning By-law
177-96, as amended.
CARRIED
Mr. Karumanchery advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider applications submitted by Kylemore Post Road Limited (Village Grocer) for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a commercial building at 4472 and 4476 16th Avenue (OP 08-1294423, ZA 08 118671 and SC 08 118753).
The Committee Clerk advised that 159 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location and surrounding uses. There are minor outstanding issues to be resolved through the site plan process. Staff advised that the applicant is committed to a LEED certified building.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
There was considerable discussion regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment to re-designate the site from Neighbourhood Commercial to Community Amenity Area. The Committee stated concerns with respect to permitting broader uses on the site through the new designation. Staff advised that the permitted uses can be restricted through the Zoning By-law Amendment and the site specific Official Plan Amendment to ensure that unwanted uses are excluded. Staff also indicated that they would explore with the Legal Department whether Neighbourhood Commercial designation can be applied without holding another Public Meeting.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Development Services Commission report dated December 2, 2008, entitled
“Preliminary Report. Kylemore Post Road Limited (Village Grocer). Applications for an Official Plan Amendment,
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan application to permit a commercial
building at 4472 and 4476 16th Avenue (OP 08 1294423, ZA 08 118671
and SC 08 118753)” be received; and,
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on February 3, 2009, with respect to the proposed
amendments to the Town Official Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96 and By-law 304-87
be received; and,
That the
application by Kylemore Post Road Limited (Village Grocer) to amend the Town’s
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, and By-law 304-87, as
amended, be approved; and further,
That the proposed
amendments to the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended,
and By-law 304-87 as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
Mr. Karumanchery advised the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by
Fairview & Lam Investments Limited for a Zoning By-law amendment to add a
place of worship to the list of permitted uses at
The Committee Clerk advised that 33 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location and surrounding uses. All concerns related to this application have been addressed.
The Committee discussed the parking requirements for this proposal. Staff advised that the parking requirement was calculated based on a place of worship rate and that this was confirmed by the Zoning department. Staff also noted that the Zoning By-law Amendment would restrict the size of the place of worship use to that currently proposed. Staff also advised that the transportation department concurs with the results of the parking and traffic study submitted by the applicant.
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 Development
Services Commission report dated November 18, 2008 entitled “Preliminary
Report, Fairview & Lam Investments Limited, Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to add a Place of Worship to the list of permitted uses at 9441
Markham Road File Number ZA 08-125551” be received; and,
That the Record of
the Public Meeting held on February 3, 2009, with respect to the application by
Fairview & Lam Investments Limited for Zoning By-law Amendment, be
received; and,
That the
applications by Fairview & Lam Investments Limited for
Zoning By-law Amendment
to amend By-law 188-84, as amended, be approved; and further,
That the proposed amendments to By-law 188-84, as
amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
Mr. Karumanchery advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Seven Star Plaza Inc. for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to re-designate and re-zone the subject lands to allow it to be combined with the lands to the north to facilitate a comprehensive commercial re-development at 8495 McCowan Road (OP 08-129443 and ZA 08-118671).
The Committee Clerk advised that 78 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff indicated that a formal site plan application has not been submitted to-date. Staff advised that if the Zoning By-law Amendment is enacted prior to the submission of the site plan application that a Holding Provision (H) would be placed on the Zoning By-law amendment.
Mr. Mark Eplett, applicant, addressed the
Committee to provide additional information regarding the proposed commercial
development at
Mr. Alan Adams,
Mr. David Wiesenthal,
Mr. Ewart Kinsbury,
Mr. Ben Milosevski,
Mr. Ross Anderson, 11 Gladiator Road, addressed the Committee with
respect to the proposed commercial re-development at
Staff advised that under the Planning Act complete applications must be dealt with by Council within 120 days of submission and that after that time frame if the application has not been dealt with the applicant has the option of appealing the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board. Staff noted that an application can be deferred with the applicant’s concurrence with limited consequence. Staff also advised that most of the resident’s concerns will be addressed during the site plan process.
The Committee enquired if there is the possibility of aligning the
entrance of this plaza with the entrance of the plaza to the west to try and
have the Region of York permit a traffic light.
Staff advised that the owners of both properties would have to agree to
the alignment and discussion with the Region of York would be required regarding
distance separation from the traffic lights.
The Committee suggested that with the applicant’s agreement, the
applications be deferred to provide an opportunity for the Ward Councillor to
hold a Community Information Meeting and perhaps establish a working group.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence from David Wiesenthal,
Alex A. Abernethy and Ian J. Lord, WeirFoulds LLP, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the
Development Services Commission report dated November 18, 2008 entitled
“Preliminary Report, Seven Star Plaza Inc., Applications for Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment to re-designate and re-zone the lands to combine them
with the lands to the north to facilitate a comprehensive commercial
development at 8495 McCowan Road” be received; and,
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 3, 2009, with respect to the applications by Seven Star Plaza Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and,
That the
Ward Councillor hold a Community Information Meeting to try and resolve the
issues; and further,
That staff be
directed to prepare a recommendation report that
includes the proposed site plan supporting the applications
submitted by Seven Star Plaza Inc and report back to the
Development Services Committee by April 2009.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.