MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 - 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 Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor E. Shapero Councillor D. Horchik

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager E. Mak, Planner 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. DELPARK HOMES (BONDBROOKE) LTD.
2 HAVELOCK GATE, SOUTH OF 14TH AVENUE,
EAST OF MARKHAM ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
(OP 09 113033, ZA 09 113040 & SC 09 113042) (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)

Report Attachment

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd., 2 Havelock Gate, south of 14^th Avenue, east of Markham Road, for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval (OP 09 113033, ZA 09 113040 & SC 09 113042).

The Committee Clerk advised that 97 notices were mailed on August 19, 2009, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 17, 2009. Six written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues. The presentation also included a brief background history regarding the previously approved site plan for a neighbourhood commercial plaza that was never constructed and the previous applications for a seniors residence that were withdrawn.

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the written submissions from Mr. & Mrs. Pavlakis, Mr. King Keung Lam, Mr. Pranit Patel, Ms. Debbie Wong, Mr. Faryar Davoudian and Mr. Mohammed Raja, be received.

CARRIED

Mr. J.R. Bousfield, Bousfield Inc., addressed the Committee on behalf of the owner, advising that the earlier proposal to construct a seniors residence was strongly opposed by the existing community and that due to the change in the senior care industry it was enough to discourage the owner from pursuing it. He provided the Committee with further details regarding the building heights, shadow casting, traffic analysis and the policy context.

The Committee stated concerns regarding the potential increase in traffic to an already congested 14^th Avenue and Havelock Gate. Staff confirmed that a traffic analysis has been submitted and reviewed by staff and the Region of York. There was discussion regarding the possibility of incorporating a right-in from 14^th Avenue on the site.

Mr. Alfred Lai, addressed the Committee on behalf of his parents who reside at 6 Havelock Gate, and spoke in opposition with respect to the proposed application for 2 Havelock Gate. He stated the following concerns: increase in traffic on Havelock Gate, decrease in property values for the existing community as a result of the anticipated commercial plaza being replaced by the proposal and safety issues related to the future construction site if approved.

Mr. Adrian Chandran, Rouge Fairways Residents Association, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application at 2 Havelock Gate stating his strong opposition. He believes that this proposal is too large for the site and incompatible with the existing community. Mr. Chandran is concerned with the extensive asphalt proposed on site and the impact on green space, setback from 14^th Avenue, the potential light pollution and the impact on the existing neighbourhood schools.

Ms. Debbie Wong, President, Rouge Fairways Residents Association, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal at 2 Havelock Gate and spoke in opposition. She believes that this proposal does not benefit the existing community and is not consistent with the Official Plan policies. Ms. Wong is also concerned with the impact on the existing neighbourhood schools and other infrastructure, the proposed density, anticipated traffic issues, and setbacks. Ms. Wong also expressed concern regarding property maintenance and the fact that the property is listed for sale. She noted that since the property is for sale there is no guarantee that the approved site plan will be honored.

Ms. Gina Daya, Rouge Fairways Residents Association, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application at 2 Havelock Gate and stated her opposition. Her main concerns are: safety, traffic and parking. Ms. Daya believes that the visitor overflow parking will end up on Havelock Gate. She suggested that a new traffic study should be submitted. She also mentioned that the trees on Havelock Gate have been hit many times that the Town no longer replaces them.

Mr. Chris Pavlakis, 39 Carolwood Crescent, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal at 2 Havelock Gate and spoke in opposition. He believes that this proposal, if approved will have a negative affect on the existing communities in the area.

Mr. Faiz Shaikh, 93 Elvira Crescent, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application at 2 Havelock Gate, stating he is not in support. His main concern is the potential increase in traffic to an already extremely congested area.

Mr. J.T. Brazier, 57 Boxwood Crescent, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal at 2 Havelock Gate and spoke in opposition. He believes if this proposal is approved it will have an adverse affect on the existing communities. Mr. Brazier is concerned that the proposed number of visitor parking will not be sufficient and that the overflow will end up on the residential streets. He would like to see this site developed for single family dwellings.

Mr. Tom Tse, 8 Teversham Court, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application at 2 Havelock Gate and spoke in opposition. He believes that the proposed 4 storey building will not fit in with the existing community. Mr. Tse stated the following concerns: impact on the two existing schools, potential light pollution, lack of greenspace and the potential decrease in property values. He requested that this application be refused.

Mr. Robert Doi, 26 Bluebell Drive, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal at 2 Havelock Gate and spoke in opposition. His main concern is the potential increase in traffic. He noted that most of the traffic from the community uses Havelock Gate access to 14^th Avenue. Mr. Doi enquired about the tree replacement along 14^th Avenue.

Mr. Antonio Sciaraffa, 18 Bluebell Drive, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application at 2 Havelock Gate and stated his opposition. He does not understand why the owner continues to submit applications that the residents are opposed to. Mr. Sciaraffia enquired why the previous application to construct a commercial plaza was never constructed.

Ms. Anna Searles, 109 Bretton Circle, addressed the Committee to state her opposition with respect to the proposal at 2 Havelock Gate. She believes that the site needs to be developed but with a proposal that would fit in with the existing community.

Ms. Susanna Baldassini, 3 Havelock Gate, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal at 2 Havelock Gate and spoke in opposition. She is concerned with the potential increase in traffic to an already congested area, impact of neighbourhood schools and the massing of the proposed building.

Mr. Rodelo Hardol, 47 Bluebell Drive, addressed the Committee asking why is the site for sale prior to it being developed?

Mr. Yusuf Aggul, 5 Havelock Gate, addressed the Committee to state his opposition with respect to the proposal at 2 Havelock Gate. His main concern is the potential increase in traffic.

Staff advised that all the traffic issues raised by the residents this evening will be reviewed with the Town’s engineering staff and the applicant. Staff also advised that all other issues will be addressed in the recommendation report. Staff confirmed that the application has been circulated to the school boards. Staff also advised that this proposal includes additional visitor parking spaces in the underground garage. Staff committed to contacting the Region of York with regard to the signal timing at the Havelock Gate/14^th Avenue intersection.

The Committee thanked all the residents for coming out to voice their concerns. The Committee requested that staff contact Ms. Debbie Wong regarding the trees that need replacing along 14^th Avenue and Havelock Gate and suggested that if the trees are the Town’s responsibility then they should be replaced.

There was discussion regarding the permitted uses for this site and the disadvantages if the application ends up at the Ontario Municipal Board. The Committee suggested that if the applicant agrees that a Working Group (consisting of two representatives from the Rouge Fairway Residents Association, three members from the community, the Ward Councillor, staff and the applicant) be formed to review the various resident concerns and/or issues. Mr. Bousfield confirmed that he will speak with the applicant regarding the Working Group and get back to staff.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

1) That the Development Services Commission report dated June 16, 2009, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd., 2 Havelock Gate, south of 14th Avenue, east of Markham Road, Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval, File No’s.: OP 09 113033, ZA 09 113040 & SC 09 113042” be received; and,

2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 8, 2009, with respect to “Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 4-storey apartment building at 2 Havelock Gate (OP 09 113033 & ZA 09 113040), be received; and,

3) That a Working Group be established consisting of two representatives from the Rouge Fairway Residents Association, three members from the community, the Ward Councillor, staff and the applicant; and further,

4) That the application by the Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended, be referred back to staff for a recommendation report.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.