MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

MAY 5, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 7

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair:              Councillor J. Webster

Vice-Chair:      Councillor D. Horchik

 

Attendance

Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Regional Councillor J. Jones

Councillor V. Burke

Councillor E. Shapero

Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor C. Moretti

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor D. Horchik

Councillor L. Kanapathi

Councillor A. Chiu

 

Regrets

Mayor F. Scarpitti

Regional Councillor T. Wong

Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager

R. Kendall, Manager, Central District

G. Sellars, Senior Planner

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design

M. Wouters, Manager, East District

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.         GLENN BARON, PHYLLIS DOHERTY AND
            TRICIA LOU DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF SEVEN (7)
            NEW SINGLE RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON THE
            SOUTH SIDE OF HELEN AVENUE IN SOUTH UNIONVILLE.
            251 & 271 HELEN AVENUE, AND THE
            ABUTTING VACANT LOT TO THE EAST
            (ZA 09 107312) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Glenn Baron, Phyllis Doherty and Tricia Lou Developments Ltd. to facilitate the creation of seven new single detached residential lots on the south side of Helen Avenue, at the east end of the street, in South Unionville (ZA 09 107312).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 154 notices were mailed on April 15, 2009, and three Public Meeting signs were posted on April 14, 2009.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

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

 

There was discussion regarding the proposed relocation of a heritage house (Robert Armstrong House).  The Committee inquired if the lot that the heritage house is to be relocated to should be larger than the proposed lot size of this development.  Staff confirmed that they will have that discussion with the applicant and the heritage Division.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)   That the Development Services Commission report dated March 24, 2009, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Glen Baron, Phyllis Doherty and Tricia Lou Developments Ltd. Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the creation of seven (7) new single residential lots on the south side of Helen Avenue in South Unionville. 251 & 271 Helen Avenue and the abutting vacant lot to the east (ZA 09 107312)” be received; and,

 

2)   That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 5, 2009, with respect to the proposed amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received; and further,

 

3)   That staff be directed to prepare a recommendation report for the application by Glen Baron, Phyllis Doherty and Tricia Lou Developments Ltd to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended.

CARRIED

 

2.         DILAWRI GROUP OF COMPANIES
            APPLICATION TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW
            TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR THE
            EXISTING MARKHAM HONDA AND
            MARKVILLE FORD CAR DEALERSHIPS
            7 & 13 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE SOUTH,
            8005 KENNEDY ROAD, AND PART OF LOT 1, PLAN 2196
            (ZA 08 129192) (10.5)

            Report   Attachments

 

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Dilawri Group of Companies to permit additional parking for the existing Markham Honda and Markville Ford car dealerships, 7 and 13 Main Street Unionville South, 8005 Kennedy Road (ZA 08 129192).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 22 notices were mailed on April 15, 2009, and two Public Meeting signs were posted on April 10, 2009.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

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

 

There was discussion regarding the proposed materials (permeable pavers and gravel) for the parking lot area and the trees being removed from the site.

 

Mr. Tony Masongsong, Masongsong Associates Engineering Limited, addressed the Committee to further clarity  the area of the parking lot that is proposed to have gravel and the section that will have permeable sod surface to create additional infiltration. 

 

Mr. Arnis Budrevics, Landscape Architect addressed the Committee advising that all the trees in the parking lot area will be removed.  He indicated that those trees are in poor condition.  He advised that they are working with staff to develop a re-planting plan.

 

There was brief discussion regarding the portion of land that the applicant needs to purchase from the Town. 

 

The Committee inquired whether the Town has the authority to apply a condition that will allow the Town to review the site in a reasonable period of time (approximately 10 years).  Staff advised that the current Town policy does permit this type of use and it would be a little challenging to allow it only as a temporary use.  Staff agreed with the notion that limiting the use to parking only will encourage the applicant to come back with a comprehensive plan in the future when the market conditions are appropriate for re-development.

 

 

 

 

There was considerable discussion with respect to the proposed materials (gravel) being used in the parking lot.  Mr. Masongsong advised that the reason for the gravel is because it is a porous material.  He indicated that this parking lot will be used as “overflow” parking and for cars that are being serviced.  The Committee suggested that staff re-examine with the applicant the option of using permeable pavers on the entire site in place of the proposed gravel.

 

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)   That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 5, 2009, with respect to “Dilawri Group of Companies.  Application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit additional parking for the existing Markham Honda and Markville Ford car dealerships.  7 & 13 Main Street Unionville South, 8005 Kennedy Road, and Part of Lot 1, Plan 2196 (ZA 08 129192)” be received; and,

 

2)   That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File No. ZA 08 129192) to amend Zoning By-laws 122-72 and 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

 

 

3.         CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
            NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
            AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            (SU 08 131556 (19TM-08002) AND ZA 08 131562) (10.7, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation for draft plan of subdivison and implementing zoning by-law amendments, North of Highway 7, West of Donald cousens Parkway (SU 08 131556 (19TM-08002) and ZA 08 131562).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 325 notices were mailed on April 15, 2009, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 15, 2009.  No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

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

 

Mr. Ally Ladak, 53 Corby Road, Markham, ON, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed applications by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation stating concerns.  His concerns are as follows:  that the proposed development is too close to the airport lands and fly zone area; too close to the Rouge Park that it may have a negative environmental impact, and the loss of agricultural lands.  Mr. Ladak requested clarification on the reference to “medium/high” within the staff report.

 

Ms. Marg Wouters, Manager, East District, met with Mr. Ladak to discuss his concerns.

The Committee requested further detail with respect to the signalized traffic lights along the Donald Cousens Parkway(DCP).  Ms. Niomie Massey, Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, addressed the Committee advising that the four signalized intersections along DCP are consistent with the Secondary Plan Policy for Cornell and with the overall Traffic Impact Study.  She also advised that the most northerly signal is firmed up and that the remaining three are subject to review and final design approval by the Region of York.  The Committee suggested that staff re-examine the number of proposed traffic signals along DCP.

 

The Committee discussed the buffer treatment and stated some concern with respect to the proposed homes along the DCP such as fencing and distance separation from the DCP and requested that these concerns be addressed in the recommendation report. 

 

Committee inquired about the feasibility of a pathway along the DCP and was advised by Ms. Massey that there is sufficient room along the open space buffer to provide the required pathway.

 

The Committee discussed the proposed schools (Public and Separate).  Ms. Massey advised that they are required to facilitate 8 schools in total within the Cornell Development.  The Committee suggested that staff discuss the following with the Separate and Public School Boards:

·        Would land originally dedicated for a future Separate School be transferred to the Public Board if required

·        The proximity of proposed Separate and Public Schools in the Cornell Community being problematic in the event the Public Board picks up a catholic site

 

Mr. Eric Ball, 123 Walkerville Road, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the Cornell Rouge Development Corp. proposal.  He asked the following questions:  are the percentages of building types (singles, semi’s and townhomes) similar to what already exists in Cornell?  What are the orphans (ie. Smaller detached components of the subdivision) going to be used for? Will there be sufficient parking for the proposed Place of Worship? Will there be protection for children who face the risk of falling into the creek/stormwater management channel?

 

Staff advised that the parking By-law would have to be satisfied for the Place of Worship and the remainder of his concerns will be addressed in the staff recommendation report.  

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)   That the Development Services Commission report dated March 24, 2009, entitled, “Preliminary Report, Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, North of Highway 7, west of Donald Cousens Parkway, Applications for draft plan of subdivision approval  and implementing zoning by-law amendments, File No.’s: SU 08 131556 (19TM-08002) and ZA 08 131562”, be received; and,

 

 

 

 

2)   That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 5, 2009, with respect to the applications by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation., for draft plan of subdivision approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments, be received; and further,

 

3)   That staff be directed to further review and evaluate the proposal and report back to the Development Services Committee.

CARRIED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.