MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

April 21, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 6

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair: Councillor J. Webster

Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik

Attendance

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

S. Heaslip, Senior Planner B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:06 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. TSL INVESTMENTS LTD.
(FORMERLY HAGERMAN-CORNER DEVELOPMENT INC.)
(FORMERLY HAGERMAN VILLAGE)
DUFFIELD DRIVE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT
(ZA 06 135304 AND SC 06 135327) (10.5, 10.6)

Report Attachment

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by TSL Investments Ltd. (Formerly Hagerman-Corner Development Inc., Formerly Hagerman Village) to permit a private school/nursery school on the north side of Duffield Drive, west of Kennedy Road (ZA 06 135304).

The Committee Clerk advised that 24 notices were mailed on April 1, 2009, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 26, 2009. One written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, an outstanding issue related to traffic impacts of the proposed school and next steps.

Mr. Lawrence Small, Fairmount Books Inc., addressed the Committee regarding the proposed applications for TSL Investments Ltd., stating concerns. He is concerned with the potential increase in traffic to an already congested Duffield Drive. Mr. Small is suggesting that the drop-off area be located at the rear of the building to allow faster flow and more importantly safer location for the children.

Mr. Louis Deyoung, TSL Investments Ltd., addressed the Committee to provide further background information related to the proposed applications at Duffield Drive, west of Kennedy Road. He pointed out that this is a relocation not an expansion for the Montessori School currently located in the office building facing Kennedy Road. Mr. Deyoung advised that at this proposed location the children’s schoolyard will be adjacent to the building.

Staff confirmed that the Zoning By-law amendment would not be brought forward to Council until the drop-off issue is resolved. The Committee suggested that the applicant and staff contact Evergreen to help assist in designing a naturalistic, sustainable private school garden/play yard.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the correspondence from Lawrence Small, VP Finance, Fairmount Books Inc., be received.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 21, 2009, with respect to the application by TSL Investments Ltd. to amend By-law 108-81, as amended, to permit a private school/nursery school on the north side of Duffield Drive, west of Kennedy Road, be received; and,

2) That the application by TSL Investments Ltd. to amend By-law 108-81, as amended, to permit a private school/nursery school on the north side of Duffield Drive, west of Kennedy Road, be approved; and,

3) That the proposed amendment to By-law 108-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice; and further;

4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

2. ZOOM ZOOM STORAGE (RODICK) INC.
APPLICATION TO AMEND THE
ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT
A SELF-STORAGE WAREHOUSE
800 RODICK ROAD (ZA 08 126867) (10.5)

Report 1

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Zoom Zoom Storage (Rodick) Inc. to permit a self-storage warehouse at 800 Rodick Road (ZA 08 126867).

The Committee Clerk advised that 21 notices were mailed on April 1, 2009, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 31, 2009. 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 with respect to other permitted uses for this site. The Committee inquired about the top of the bank and Ms. Barnett advised that a clearance letter from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in progress. The Committee requested that staff work with the applicant to try and have more pleasing building façade (including choice of colours) and to incorporate sustainable features on site such as permeable paving. Ms. Barnett advised the Committee that she will explore other colour choices with the owner.

Mr. William Chan, YRSCC 1100, addressed the Committee with respect to the Zoom Zoom Storage proposal stating he is not in support of the application. Mr. Chan was concerned that he did not receive notice for this application. He believes that there should be a traffic study submitted with this application because Rodick Road is already a very busy street. He is suggesting that different colours be used on the proposed building.

Mr. Louie Belcastro, Riviera Catering, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed application to permit self storage warehouse at 800 Rodick Road, stating he is not in support of this application. Mr. Belcastro is concerned that this permitted use will bring down the property values of the existing dwellings. He inquired of security for this type of operation.

Staff confirmed that notices were sent out to land owners within 120 metres of the subject property. Staff advised that this proposal is a permitted use in the Town’s policy and that with respect to traffic this type of operation would have a very low traffic use as a result, the engineering department do not require a traffic study. Staff also advised that the entire site will be fenced in with a 6 foot chain link fence and customers would have security card access.

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 21, 2009, with respect to the application by Zoom Zoom Storage (Rodick) Inc. to amend By-law 165-80, as amended, to permit a self-storage warehouse at 800 Rodick Road, be received; and,

2) That staff be directed to prepare a recommendation report for the application by Zoom Zoom Storage (Rodick) Inc. to amend By-law 165-80, as amended, and site plan application to permit a self-storage warehouse at 800 Rodick Road; and,

3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.