MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Meeting No. 12
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor
J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D.
Horchik
Attendance
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Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor G. Landon Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor J. Jones Councillor C. Moretti |
R. Blake, Manager, West District D. Cheng, Senior Planner B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager R. S. Muradali, Planner M. Wouters, Manager, East District A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Public
Meeting convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DON
VALLEY NORTH AUTOMOTIVE INC.
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT A
NEW
DON VALLEY NORTH HYUNDAI
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
AT 7200 VICTORIA PARK AVENUE
(NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE
WEST SIDE OF VICTORIA PARK
AVENUE)
(OP 09 116231 & ZA 09
116232) (10.3, 10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Don Valley North Automotive Inc., 7200 Victoria Park Avenue for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a new automobile dealership (OP 09-116231 & ZA 09-116232).
The Committee Clerk advised that 30 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, outstanding issues and next steps. Staff pointed out that they will be working with the applicant to incorporate Bird Friendly Guidelines into their design.
The Committee stated concerns with the run-off water from this site without the use permeable materials. The Committee inquired about a tree preservation plan for the site and whether this site is within the Don Mills Channel. Staff advised that a tree inventory plan has been submitted and is currently under review.
There was brief discussion regarding the former use of this property. Mr. Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development confirmed that this site was part of IBM’s original inventory and has never been occupied or used in the past.
The Committee stated concerns with respect to the conversion of employment lands. Mr. Chait provided the Committee with history relative to this site and elaborated on the corporate policy with respect to Hyundai.
Mr. Mike Everard, Augusta National, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee to elaborate on the Growth Plan Act and Provincial policy statements. He advised that they have met with the TRCA and stated that the 100 year storm plan does not impact this site. Mr. Everard outlined the sustainable features.
Moved by Councillor D.
Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor
G. Landon
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated September 8, 2009, titled “Preliminary Report,
Don Valley North Automotive Inc., Applications to amend the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law to permit a new Don Valley North Hyundai automobile dealership at
7200 Victoria Park Avenue (north of Steeles Avenue,
west side of Victoria Park Avenue) (File Nos: OP 09
116231 & ZA 09 116232),” be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on October 20, 2009, with respect to “Don Valley North
Automotive Inc. Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit
a new Don Valley North Hyundai automobile dealership at 7200 Victoria Park
Avenue (north of Steeles Avenue, west side of
Victoria Park Avenue (File Nos: OP 09 126231 & ZA
09 126232),” be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed
to prepare a report and recommendation with respect to the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendment applications by Don Valley North Automotive Inc. (OP 09
126231 & ZA 09 126232).
CARRIED
2. PRELIMINARY
REPORT: APPLICATIONS BY
CROWN OF MARKHAM INC. FOR
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
RED-LINE REVISIONS
TO DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-06003 (NOW 19TM-09003
CROWN OF MARKHAM LOT
PATTERN AND AN INCREASE FROM
119 UNITS (DRAFT APPROVED)
TO 139 (PROPOSED) RESIDENTIAL
UNITS. PART OF LOTS 23 AND 24
CONCESSION 3, WEST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE, NORTH OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, WEST
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(ZA 09 116824 AND SU 09 120790)
(10.5, 10.6)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Crown of Markham Phase 1 for Zoning by-law amendment and revisions to an approved draft plan of subdivision (ZA 09 116824 & SU 09 120790).
The Committee Clerk advised that 150 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and next steps.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the Development Services
Commission report dated September 22, 2009, entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT - Applications by Crown of Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and
Red-Line Revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06003 (now 19TM-09003
Crown of Markham Phase 1), to permit a revised lot pattern and an increase from
119 units (draft approved) to 139 (proposed) residential units. Part of Lots 23
and 24, Concession 3, West Side of Woodbine Avenue, north of Major Mackenzie
Drive, West Cathedral Community, Files ZA 09 116824 and SU 09 120790”,
be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on October 20, 2009, with respect to the applications by Crown of Markham Inc., for Red-line revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06003 (now 19TM-09003) and Zoning by-law Amendment, be received; and further,
3) That the application by Crown of Markham Inc., for Zoning by-law Amendment be approved and enacted;
4) That
revisions to the draft plan be approved by staff when background studies and
final review is completed.
CARRIED
3. PRELIMINARY
REPORT: APPLICATIONS BY
CROWN OF MARKHAM INC. FOR
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL
TO PERMIT MEDIUM DENSITY
LIVE-WORK UNITS
TOWNHOUSES AND SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLINGS
ON PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION
3 OF THE
WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(CROWN OF MARKHAM PHASE II)
(ZA 09 120148 AND SU 09
120124) (10.5, 10.6)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Crown of Markham Phase 2 for Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit medium density live-work units, townhouses and single detached dwellings (ZA 09 120148 & SU 09 120124).
The Committee Clerk advised that 68 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, outstanding issues and next steps.
There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
There was discussion regarding Precinct Plan for this area. Staff advised that they will be working with this applicant to provide a concept plan. Staff also provided further details with respect to the term “ceremonial access”.
There was brief discussion regarding commercial and retail uses.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated September 22, 2009, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT - Applications by Crown of Markham Inc. for zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval to permit medium density live-work units, townhouses and single detached dwellings on Part of Lot 23, Concession 3 of the West Cathedral Community (Crown of Markham Phase II) Files ZA 09 120148 and SU 09 120124” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on October 20, 2009, with respect to the applications by Crown of Markham Inc. for Draft Plan of Subdivision approval and Zoning by-law Amendment (ZA 09 120148 and SU 09 120124) be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed to prepare a
report and recommendation report with respect to the applications by Crown of
Markham Inc. for draft plan of subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment
be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
4. GOLDBRITE
TRADING COMPANY LTD.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A DAY CARE CENTRE
AT 7750 KENNEDY ROAD
(SOUTH-WEST CORNER
OF KENNEDY ROAD AND 14TH
AVENUE)
(ZA 09 116954) (10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Goldbrite Trading Company Ltd., 7750 Kennedy Road for a Zoning by-law amendment to permit a day care centre (ZA 09 116954).
The Committee Clerk advised that 101 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, outstanding issues and next steps.
Mr. Alfred Szeto, Szeto Architect, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed application to permit a day care centre at 7750 Kennedy Road requesting that the staff recommendation report be considered at the December 14, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting. Mr. Szeto provided the Committee with more details related to: the regulations and requirements from the Ministry of Community and Social Services, size and safety of the proposed play area. He advised the Committee that they hired Playscape Inspection & Consulting Services who are a Canadian Certified Playground Inspector.
The Committee discussed the
following with respect to the proposed outdoor play area at the roof of the
building:
- Children’s safety
- Sun exposure
- Incorporating a portion of it as a white roof
- Increase the greenery (more planters)
Mr. John Zandarin,
Playscape Inspection & Consulting, addressed the
Committee to respond to some of the Committee’s concerns.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J.
Virgilio
That the six written
submissions be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J.
Heath
1) That the Development
Services Commission report dated September 8, 2009, titled “Preliminary Report.
Goldbrite Trading Company Ltd. Zoning By-law
amendment application to permit a day acre centre at 7750 Kennedy Road
(south-west corner of Kennedy Road and 14th Avenue) (File No: ZA 09
116954),” be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on October 20, 2009, with respect to “Goldbrite
Trading Company Ltd. Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a day care
centre at 7750 Kennedy Road (south-west corner of Kennedy Road and 14th
Avenue) (File No: ZA 09 116954),” be received; and further,
3) That staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 09 116954).
CARRIED
5. BEST
HOMES CANADA INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT A MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF
ONE APARTMENT BUILDING WITH AT
GRADE RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE
AND TOWNHOUSES
WEST SIDE OF HWY. 48, SOUTH OF
BUR OAK AVE.
9582 HWY. 48
(ZA 08 120818 AND SC 08
119426) (10.5, 10.6)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Best Homes Canada Inc., 9582 Highway 48 for Zoning by-law amendment and Site Plan approval to permit a mixed use development consisting of one apartment building with at-grade retail/commercial space and townhouses (ZA 08-120818 and SU 09-124456).
The Committee Clerk advised that 55 notices were mailed on
Staff gave a detailed presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Mr. Qadeer Ahmad,
The Committee suggested dealing with the townhouses and apartments separately. Staff confirmed that they can deal with them separately.
The Committee suggested that staff address the following in the recommendation report:
- Parking spaces that are currently proposed facing Highway 48 explore having them internal on the site
- Environmental Initiatives (eg. solar ready townhouses)
- Linkages through the proposed park
- Buffer area to be more than 10 metre
- Level of LEED being achieved
- Bird Friendly Guidelines
- Consider reduced parking standard
- Explore transit initiatives
- Enhanced landscape design
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated
January 13, 2009 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Best Homes Canada Inc.,
Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a
mixed use development consisting of one apartment building with at-grade retail/commercial
space and townhouses, West side of Hwy. 48, south of Bur Oak Ave., 9582 Hwy.
48, File No.’s ZA 08-120818 and SU 09-124456” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on October 20,
2009, with respect to the applications by Best Homes Canada Inc. for Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-09006, be received; and further,
3) That staff
be directed to prepare a report and recommendation for the applications by Best
Homes Canada Inc.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at