MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
2010-06-15 - 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 8
All
Members of Council
Development
Services
Chair: Councillor J. Webster
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor G. Landon Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu |
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager R. Kendall, Manager, Central District S. Heaslip, Senior Planner S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner A. Henriqes, Planner A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:04 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. SUNRISE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A PRIVATE SCHOOL AND
DAYCARE
180 AMBER STREET
(ZA 10 115160) (10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by Sunrise Montessori School for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a private school and daycare at 180 Amber Street (ZA 10 115160).
The Committee Clerk advised that 48 notices were mailed on May 26, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 25, 2010. Five written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
The Committee posed the
following questions: will the entire
building be used for the Montessori School; do the classrooms have windows;
will the play area have grass or asphalt; is the site self contained; are there
sidewalks on the adjacent street; has there been a traffic study submitted.
Ms. Joanne Barnett, on behalf of the owner, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed zoning amendment for Sunrise Montessori School advising that the owner (Ms. Grace Ku) is currently operating Sunrise Montessori on Riviera Drive with 100 students and that Ms. Ku leases six units. Ms. Ku is looking to expand (to 120 students) and own her own building. Ms. Barnett pointed out that this is a permitted use under the Official Plan in an industrial area and requires a zoning amendment and site plan approval. Ms. Barnett indicated that staff have provided her with an issue list from an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing on Renfrew Drive. Ms. Barnett outlined the various studies that have been submitted to staff (traffic, air quality, etc). She advised that the entire building will be used for the Montessori School and that all classrooms will have windows. Ms. Barnett advised that she will work with staff to come up with a play area that meets the requirements and objectives of the school.
There was discussion regarding the possibility of having the Ministry of Environment (MOE) have one of their TAGA (Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer) units do an air quality sampling.
Mr. Nazir Gulamhusein, Portserv International Ltd., addressed the Committee regarding the Sunrise Montessori School proposal and stated some concerns. He stated concern with respect to the safety of the children. Mr. Gulamhusein was expecting the traffic consultant to approach the surrounding businesses to discuss their operations and how it may impact the proposed Montessori School.
Mr. John D’Arcy, 101359 Ontario Limited, addressed the Committee regarding the Sunrise Montessori School proposal advising that he owns the building west of the proposed subject property and stated some concerns. He stated concern with the potential increase in traffic to an already congested area on Amber Street because of the parked cars on the street. Mr. D’Arcy also stated concerns with the air quality and suggested that further studies be done.
The Committee suggested that the by-law have a holding provision and not be removed prior to all the outstanding issues being resolved. The Committee discussed some of the issues that need to be resolved such as: have a cumulative air quality test done with the involvement of MOE; ensuring that the queuing is controlled in the AM/PM hours by placing physical barriers; installation of a 4’ chain link fence around the three open sides of the property with a separate enclosed play area and that all the required studies are complete.
Mr. Ron Taylor, Trow Engineering, addressed the Committee and described the air quality testing that has already been completed and advised that the owner is agreeable to performing additional testing and involving the MOE if required.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the correspondence from Nazir Gulamhusein, Portserv International Ltd; Justine Reiner, Kurtz Enterprises Ltd.; Lucy Yao, Top Press Co Ltd.; Justine Reiner submitting petition and Van Smith, Sunrise Montessori School Council, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated June
15, 2010, entitled “Information Report. Sunrise Montessori
School. Proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a private school and daycare at 180 Amber Street (ZA 10
115160)” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2010
with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 108-81 be received; and,
3) That the application by Sunrise Montessori School to amend By-law
108-81 be approved subject to a Holding
Provision; and further,
4) That the proposed amendment to By-law 108-81 be enacted
without further notice.
CARRIED
2. ST.
MAURICE AND ST. VERENA
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
1050 RODICK ROAD, AT HIGHWAY 7
APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
WITH ANCILLARY USES AND A
REDUCTION IN PARKING
(ZA 09 126639) (10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by St. Maurice and St. Veronica Coptic Orthodox Church for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a Place of Worship with ancillary uses and a reduction in parking for 1050 Rodick Road (ZA 09 126639).
The Committee Clerk advised that 3023 notices were mailed on May 26, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 22, 2010. Public Meeting notice was also published in the Markham Economist & Sun on May 27, 2010. Seven written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a brief presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Ben Quan, QX4 Investments,
addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant advising that they have been
working with the neighbouring businesses to address all their concerns and/or
issues.
Mr. Len Abelman, WZMH Architect delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing architectural renderings for the proposal to permit a Coptic Orthodox Church at 1050 Rodick Road.
There was discussion with respect to the shortfall of parking spaces and how that will be achieved such as, structured parking, opportunity for shared parking with the neighbouring businesses during non-business hours and along the Hydro corridor. Mr. Nick _____, Traffic Consultant, addressed the Committee confirming that discussions are on-going with Emery Investments and that two functional parking designs will be prepared.
There was discussion with respect to obtaining Regional approval for a right-in/right-out access.
The Committee suggested that the applicant consider an enhanced green interface with the valley lands that abut the property and light sensitivity (angled away from the valley lands). The Committee inquired why the site has been scraped. Mr. Quan advised that the owner had received an order to comply from the Town to cut the grass and had difficulty finding a company that would complete the job. The company that was finally hired suggested that the property be leveled and then cleared.
The Committee complimented the applicant on their proposal and suggested that the applicant consider the installation of solar panels on the round roof as a way to generate money back to the congregation.
Mr. Martin Quarcoopome, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Emery Investments addressed the Committee regarding the proposal to permit a place of worship at 1050 Rodick Road and advised that there are some outstanding issues (shared access and cross point access) that need to be resolved. He is requesting that the application not be approved until these issues have been resolved.
The Committee suggested that the zoning by-law have a holding provision and not be lifted until all the outstanding issues have been resolved. The issues include: a peer review of the parking report; confirmation from the Region on the right-in/right-out access; enhanced landscaping around the property and abutting the stormwater management pond (SWM).
The Committee suggested that the applicant consider the Bird Friendly Guidelines.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence from Jo & Al Investments Inc.; Helen Shao; Amy Lee; Samson Luke; Wilson Yu; Richard Goldberg, Emery Investments and Francis Lee, be received.
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated April 20, 2010, entitled “Preliminary Report. St. Maurice and St. Veronica Coptic Orthodox Church. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a
Place of Worship with ancillary uses and a reduction in parking for 1050 Rodick
Road (ZA 09 126639)” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2010
with respect to the proposed amendments to By-laws 165-80 and 2004-196 be
received; and,
3) That the application by St. Maurice and St. Veronica Coptic
Church to amend By-law 165-80 and By-law 2004-196 be approved subject to a Hold Provision; and further,
4) That the proposed amendments to By-law 165-80 and By-law
2004-196 be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
3. JADE-KENNEDY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(SOUTH UNIONVILLE SQUARE)
EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD
BETWEEN
SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE AND
CASTAN AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND REZONING TO PERMIT AN
INCREASE TO THE
HEIGHT AND UNIT COUNT OF A
PROPOSED APARTMENT BUILDING
(OP 09 129423 AND ZA 09 129424)
(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 Jade Kennedy Development Corporation for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an increase to the height and unit count of a proposed apartment building on the east side of Kennedy Road between South Unionville Avenue and Castan Avenue (OP 09 129423 and ZA 09 129424).
The Committee Clerk advised that 2127 notices were mailed on May 26, 2010, and two Public Meeting signs were posted on May 25, 2010. Ten written submissions were received regarding this proposal.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.
Mr. Harold R. Kersey, Mady Development Corporation delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining proposal for additional height and density at South Unionville Square requesting that their application be approved at the June 22, 2010 Council meeting.
There was discussion regarding the proposed solar panels to be installed on the roof top of the building.
The Committee suggested during the discussions of Section 37 Bonusing that there be consideration to look at ways to get people to the GO station (eg. providing free shuttle service).
There was discussion regarding the watercourse that used to run through the property. The Committee suggested that the applicant consider adding a public art features that describes and represents the watercourse.
The Committee stated some concerns regarding the suggestion of providing some of the Section 37 Bonusing funds to the various Unionville Ratepayers Association.
Mr. Chris Sauer, South Unionville Community Association, addressed the Committee regarding the Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation proposal to increase the height and unit count and stated some concerns. He advised that the community’s primary concern is the increase in traffic and the enforcement. Mr. Sauer indicated that he surveyed some residents at a recent community event and the majority of residents were in support of the increase to 12 storeys. He also read a letter submitted from Mr. Amanda Godfroy who is in support of the proposed increase in building height to a total of 12 storeys.
Ms. Frances Tsoi, Unionville resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation proposal to increase the height and unit counts and stated some concerns. Her concerns are the potential increase in traffic and that the proposal to decrease the required parking will not be sufficient. Ms. Tsoi indicated that other Unionville Ratepayer Associations other than the South Unionville Community Association should also be consulted.
There was discussion regarding the possibility of providing parking spots in reserve that can be rented or purchased in future.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C.
Moretti
That the correspondence from
Carl Woo, Jun Luo and Quan Zhou, Charles Conrad, Louis Cheung, Annie Yin, Gary
Guo, Hanks Han, Dana Chen & Qiyin Sun and Amanda Godfroy, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor
G. Landon
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated May 4, 2010, entitled “Preliminary Report. Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation (South Unionville Square). Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit an increase to the height and unit count of a proposed apartment building on the east side of Kennedy Road between South Unionville Avenue and Castan Avenue, be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on June 15, 2010 with respect to the proposed amendments to the Official
Plan and By-law 177-96, be received; and,
3) That the Official Plan Amendment
application (OP 09 129423) be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment be
finalized and adopted; and,
4) That the zoning by-law amendment
application (ZA 09 129424) be approved subject
to a holding provision and the draft zoning by-law amendment be
finalized and enacted; and,
5) That the zoning by-law amendment
include a provision requiring the Owner to enter into an agreement with the Town regarding
a contribution by the Owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and in
accordance with the Town’s official plan policies regarding Section 37
contribution, prior to the
lifting of the holding provision; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. BUSINESS
CORRIDOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC
MEETING TO
AMEND THE BUSINESS CORRIDOR
CATEGORY IN
ALL TOWN ZONING BY-LAWS, AS
REQUIRED (10.5)
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an Amendment to the Business Corridor category in all applicable Town Zoning By-laws.
The Committee Clerk advised that notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun, Markham Page on May 27, 2010.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, and outstanding issues.
The Committee inquired if veterinarian clinics could be included. Staff advised that they will consider the inclusion of veterinarian clinics during the process of amending the Town’s Official Plan.
Mr. Bruce Thom, Majorwood Developments Inc., addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Business Corridor zoning by-law amendment and spoke in opposition to change the business corridor zoning for Majorwood Development’s property.
Staff confirmed that they will be meeting with the various property owners that will be impacted by this proposal.
Mr. John McGovern, Rice Commercial Group, on behalf of 11160 Woodbine Avenue Limited addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed Business Corridor zoning by-law amendment and spoke in opposition to the inclusion of their lands in this proposal. He would like the opportunity to meet with staff and further discuss.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the correspondence from Sandra Wiles, Steven Zakem, Aird & Berlis and John T. McGovern, Rice Commercial Group Limited, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated June 15, 2010, entitled "Amendment to the Business Corridor category in all applicable Town Zoning By-laws" be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2010, with respect to the amendment to the Business Corridor category in all applicable Town Zoning By-laws, be received; and further,
3) That staff be direct to prepare a report and recommendation for the proposed amendment to the Business Corridor category in all applicable Town Zoning By-laws.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 11:15 PM.
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