MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

**MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 15

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair: Councillor J. Webster

Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik

Attendance

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

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager D. Cheng, Senior Planner S. Heaslip, Senior Planner R. Kendall, Manager, Central District S. Muradali, Planner A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:03 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. 1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
& RALPH CHALMERS AVENUE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
- PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU 02-118676 (19TM-02016 – PHASE 4 AND 5) AND ZA 09-122509)
(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 1039954 Ontario Limited, Southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Ralph Chalmers Avenue, Wismer Commons Community for a proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments (File # SU 02-118676 and ZA 09-122509).

The Committee Clerk advised that 207 notices were mailed on November 17, 2009, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on November 2, 2009. No written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

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

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

There was brief discussion regarding the Draft Regional Official Plan that identifies road widening to protect for transit initiatives that includes dedicated HOV lanes. Staff advised that they are still in discussion with the Region of York’s transportation department to resolve that issue.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

1) That the Development Services Commission report dated November 17, 2009 entitled “Preliminary Report, 1039954 Ontario Limited, Southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive & Ralph Chalmers Avenue, Wismer Commons Community – Proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments, File Numbers SU 02-118676 (19TM-02016-Phase 4 and 5) and ZA 09-122509 be received; and,

2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2009, with respect to the applications by 1039954 Ontario Limited (19TM-02016-Phase 4 and 5) for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, be received; and,

3) That upon completion of the review and evaluation by staff of the proposal submitted by 1039954 Ontario Limited (19TM-02016-Phase 4 and 5) for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01020, and if there are no outstanding issues, the draft plan be approved in accordance with the Delegation By-law; and further,

4) That the implementing zoning by-laws be finalized and enacted without further notice and staff proceed with the issuance of draft plan approval once the by-law has come into effect in accordance with the Planning Act.

CARRIED

2. GOLDEN-HAUER INVESTMENTS LIMITED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A RETAIL USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PRIMARY INDUSTRIAL USE AT 319 DENISON STREET
(ZA 09 121192) (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 Golden-Hauer Investments Limited for Zoning By-law amendment to permit a retail use associated with the primary industrial use at 319 Denison Street (File # ZA 09 121192).

The Committee Clerk advised that 24 notices were mailed on November 17, 2009, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on November 2, 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 regarding the Employment Area Intensification Study and the Committee suggested that the consultant review this application as part of that study.

There was considerable discussion with respect to the proposed accessory retail floor area and the permissions in the Official Plan.

Mr. Brian Parker, Planner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP addressed the Committee regarding the proposal to permit a retail use at 319 Denison Street and pointing out that they are not proposing any new uses. He advised that Xpedx, a commercial paper distribution company is proposing that an associated retail use to the existing warehouse use be permitted and not exceed a floor area of 8,000 square feet. Mr. Parker indicated that this proposal complies with the Official Plan.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

1) That the record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2009, with respect to “Golden-Hauer Investments Limited, Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a retail use associated with the primary industrial use at 319 Denison Street (File No. ZA 09 121192),” be received; and,

2) That the Zoning By-law amendment application (File No. ZA 09 121192) to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended, submitted by Golden-Hauer Investments Limited to permit a retail use associated with the primary industrial use at 319 Denison Street be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

3. H AND W DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EAST SIDE OF SOUTH TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
BETWEEN CLEGG ROAD AND CEDARLAND DRIVE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO ADJUST THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
(ZA 08 106754) (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 H & W Development Corporation, East side of South Town Centre Boulevard between Clegg Road and Cedarland Drive for Zoning By-law amendment to adjust the development standards for a proposed residential development

(File # ZA 08 106754).

The Committee Clerk advised that 2011 notices were mailed on November 17, 2009, and three Public Meeting signs were posted on November 5, 2009. Notice was also published in the November 19, 2009 Economist and Sun and Thornhill Liberal. One written submission was received regarding this proposal.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff pointed out that the applicant has been very cooperative in trying to work out the issues and/or concerns.

The Committee discussed the advantages of moving from slab buildings to point towers.

The Committee inquired whether Courtyard Lane is necessary. Staff advised that the main purpose of Courtyard Lane is to provide connectivity and to ensure that the block sizes within the development of Markham Centre remain smaller.

There was brief discussion regarding Travel Demand Management (TDM). Staff confirmed that TDM is a large component of Markham Centre.

Mr. Nick Pileggi, Malone Given Parsons on behalf of Times Group Corporation (Times) addressed the Committee with respect to the zoning application by H & W Development Corporation. He would like to ensure that there are no impacts to the Times proposal. Mr. Pileggi advised that Times have the following concerns: cost sharing impacts, servicing allocation, conformity with OPA 21 such as built form, height, setback, etc and the increase in unit counts for the buildings.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton

That the correspondence from Mr. Paul Young be received.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the staff report dated April 21, 2009 titled “H and W Development Corporation, East side of South Town Centre Boulevard between Clegg Road and Cedarland Drive, Application for zoning by-law amendment to adjust the development standards for a proposed residential development,” be received; and,

2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on December 7, 2009 to consider the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 08 106754), be received; and further,

3) That staff be directed to report back to Committee when the project plans have been refined to the satisfaction of staff; and further,

4) 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 8:26 PM.