MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

FEBRUARY 2, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 1

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

Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor V. Burke

Councillor D. Hamilton

Councillor C. Moretti

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor D. Horchik

Councillor L. Kanapathi

Councillor A. Chiu

 

Regrets

Councillor E. Shapero

 

 

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager

R. Kendall, Manager, Central District

D. Cheng, Senior Planner

S. Muradali, Planner

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

 

Councillor Logan Kanapathi disclosed an interest with respect to Item #3, as this is his wife’s medical clinic, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

 

 

 

1.         WORLD TECH CONSTRUCTION
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
            AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
            TO FACILITATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
            ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF HARRY COOK DRIVE
            SOUTH SIDE OF CASTAN AVENUE, WITHIN THE
            SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
            (OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU 09 123916) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)

            Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by World Tech Construction for Official Plan, Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate residential development along the east side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, within the South Unionville Community (File # OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 and SU 09 123916).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 161 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on January 13, 2010.  Three written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

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

 

Mr. Glenn Baron, Markham resident, addressed the Committee regarding the applications by World Tech Construction and spoke in support.  He believes that the construction of South Unionville needs to be expedited.  Mr. Baron advised that there are some outstanding issues related to laneways in the South Unionville area that needs to be addressed.

 

Mr. Claudio Brutto, Brutto Consulting, addressed the Committee advising that his client owns the land next to the World Tech Construction site and spoke in support of their application.  He indicated that they would like to work collaboratively with World Tech Construction.  Mr. Brutto stated that they cannot accept the conceptual road pattern on his client’s lands.

 

Mr. Shakir Rehmatullah, Flato Management, on behalf of World Tech Construction addressed the Committee and provided some background history with respect to the applications.  He advised that they have been working with staff in dedicating road allowance for the construction of South Unionville.  Mr. Rehmatullah is requesting that their applications be expedited.

 

Mr. Kevin Mancherdee, South Unionville resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the applications submitted by World Tech Construction and stated some concerns.  He indicated that he never received a notice advising that the York Region Catholic School Board was no longer building a school at the site.  Mr. Mancherdee believes that the extension of South Unionville Avenue should be constructed as soon as possible and that more parkland should be incorporated into the area.

 

Staff advised that there has not been any lands identified in this development for parklands and that the applicant will be providing cash-in-lieu.

 

There was discussion regarding the timing and construction of South Unionville Avenue.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report dated December 14, 2009, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, World Tech Construction, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, to facilitate residential development along the east side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, within the South Unionville community, File Nos: OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU 09 123916”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010, with respect to “World Tech Construction, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, to facilitate residential development along the east side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, within the South Unionville community, File Nos: OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU 09 123916)”, be received; and further,

 

3)         That staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendation for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications by World Tech Construction (OP 09 126937, ZA 09 126915 & SU 09 123916) as soon as possible.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the correspondence from Teresa Kunzel, Santo Filice and Steve Kunzel, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

2.         VALLEYMEDE BUILDING AMA CORPORATION
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            APPLICATIONS TO FACILITATE A RETAIL
            COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
            7768-7798 MC COWAN ROAD AND 5112-5248 14TH AVENUE
            (NORTH-WEST CORNER OF MC COWAN ROAD AND 14TH AVENUE)
            (OP 09 124557 & ZA 09 124558) (10.3, 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 Valleymede Building AMA Corporation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to facilitate a retail commercial development at 7768-7798 McCowan Road and 5112-5248 14th Avenue (North-west corner of McCowan Road and 14th Avenue, File # OP 124557 and ZA 09 124558).

 

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 124 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on January 7, 2010.  Two written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

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

 

Ms. Joanne Barnett, Land Use & Development Planning, addressed the Committee on behalf of the owners at 7810 McCowan Road and spoke in support of the applications submitted by Valleymede Building AMA Corporation.  She believes that there should be comprehensive planning for the remaining lands in the quadrant to the north of the subject lands.  She indicated that she would like to continue to work with staff and Valleymede in ensuring that the land use, access and servicing for her client’s lands to the north are appropriately evaluated.

 

Mr. Robert Dragicevic, Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited Planning and Urban Design addressed the Committee on behalf of Valleymede Building AMA Corporation and stated that he supports the staff recommendations.  He advised the Committee that he looks forward to working together with staff and the adjacent landowners.

 

The Committee thanked the applicant for working together with the existing residential community.  The Committee suggested that the applicant consider removing the parking spots that abut the existing residential houses to create a greater buffer.

 

There was brief discussion regarding pathway connections to the subject site.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

That the correspondence from Mr. Peter Struk and Ms. Joanne Barnett be received.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report dated December 14, 2009, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Valleymede Building AMA Corporation, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to facilitate a retail commercial development, 7768-7798 McCowan Road and 5112-5248 14th Avenue (North-west corner of McCowan Road and 14th Avenue) File Nos: OP 09 124557 & ZA 09 124558, be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010, with respect to “Valleymede Building AMA Corporation, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to facilitate a retail commercial development, 7768-7798 McCowan Road and 5112-5248 14th Avenue (North-west corner of McCowan Road and 14th Avenue), File Nos: OP 09 124557 & ZA 09 124558, be received; and further,

 

 

3)         That staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendation for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications by Valleymede Building AMA Corporation, File Nos: OP 09 124557 & ZA 09 124558.

CARRIED

 

 

3.         1756845 ONTARIO INC.
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF A DWELLING FOR
            MEDICAL CLINIC USES AT 7475 MCCOWAN ROAD AND
            52 WALFORD ROAD
            (OP 09-126880, ZA 09-126881, SC 09-126882) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

             Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by 1756845 Ontario Inc. for Official Plan, Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan approval to permit medical clinic uses at 7475 McCowan Road (File # ZA 09 126881 and SC 09 126882).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 106 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on January 13, 2010.  Six written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues.   Staff confirmed that there will not be any vehicular access from Walford Road to the site.  Staff provided a brief description of the proposal in Cantonese.

 

The Committee discussed the potential of overflow parking on Walford Road and whether the pedestrian walkway should remain or be deleted.

 

Mr. Manjett Singh, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.

 

Ms. Cynthia Prince, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.

 

Ms. Vilvan Gunasingham, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.  She hopes that during the development of this medical centre environmental issues will be considered.

 

Mr. George Praljah, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal to permit the conversion of a dwelling for medical clinic uses at 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.  He suggested that the pedestrian walkway be deleted.

 

 

 

Mr. Jeganathem Jaihindsaj, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.

 

Mr. Jagdeed Singh, Markham resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.  He would also like to see the pedestrian walkway remain and would like the Committee to consider the traffic congestion at Featherstone Avenue and 14th Avenue.

 

Ms. Vicky Liam, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and stated some concerns.  She is concerned that the proposed number of parking spots will not be sufficient and that there will be overflow parking onto Walford Road.  Ms. Liam would also like to see the pedestrian walkway deleted.

 

Mr. Mezgebu Girmay, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in opposition. 

 

Mr. Lennie Lee, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.

 

Mr. Jeyapalan, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in opposition.  He believes that this site should remain residential and believes that the proposed amount of parking spaces will not be sufficient.

 

Mr. Nan Han, area resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in support.

 

Mr. Siva Shankar, area resident,  addressed the Committee with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and stated some concerns.  He is concerned with the potential increase in traffic on the residential streets such as Walford Road.  Mr. Shankar inquired whether McCowan Road will be widened and how it will affect this subject property with regard to parking.

 

Staff advised that they are in discussion with the Region of York with respect to any anticipated road widening on McCowan Road.  Staff also advised that the lands acquired from the residential properties to the north were for the construction of a noise fence and buffer landscaping.

 

Mr. Ben Quan, on behalf of the applicant addressed the Committee to further explain the landscape buffer that is being proposed on the subject site and to the north.

 

Ms. Rashmi, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and spoke in opposition.  She is concerned with the potential loitering if this development is approved.  Ms. Rashmi does not believe that the proposed parking is sufficient for the site.

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Vaheson, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road advising that they are in the process of building a new home on Walford Road and are hesitant to close the deal if this development is approved.  She is concerned with privacy and with potential overflow parking on Walford Road.

 

Mr. Quan addressed the Committee advising that they anticipate working through the issues and concerns raised this evening through the site plan process.  He advised that there is an opportunity to increase the number of parking spaces but that would remove some of the proposed green space.

 

There was brief discussion regarding the hours of operation and staff parking for this development.  The applicant’s agent noted that the facility is anticipated to remain open no later than 8:00 PM and that staff parking requirements remain to be determined.

 

The Committee suggested that this application needs to be further reviewed with staff, the applicant and the community.  The Committee also suggested that a meeting be scheduled with the Community, staff and the Milliken Mills Subcommittee.

 

Mr. Hak Tong, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road and stated some concerns.  He is concerned with the potential increase in traffic and expressed his concern that the proposed parking spaces will not be sufficient.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Goderya, Mr. Singanayagam, Ms. Thanikaslam, Ms. Vigna, Mr. Girmay and petition from the residents of Walford Road, be received.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)      That a Community Meeting be scheduled with the applicant, staff and the Milliken Mills Subcommittee to discuss the issues and concerns with respect to the application for 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road to permit the conversion of a dwelling for Medical Clinic uses; and,

 

2)      That the Development Services Commission report dated January 12, 2010, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 1756845 Ontario Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit the conversion of a dwelling for medical clinic uses at 7475 McCowan Road and 52 Walford Road,      File Numbers: OP 09-126880, ZA 09-126881, SC 09-126882” be received; and,

 

 

 

3)      That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010, with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, be received; and further,

 

4)      That staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendation for the applications by 1756845 Ontario Inc. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         CEDARDALE MARKHAM INC.
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
            CONSISTING OF THREE APARTMENT BUILDINGS
            AND AT-GRADE RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE.
            SOUTH EAST CORNER OF MARKHAM ROAD (HIGHWAY 48)
            AND ANDERSON AVENUE.
            (ZA 05-006325) (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 Cedardale Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law amendment to permit a mixed use development consisting of three apartment buildings and at-grade retail/commercial space at the south east corner of Markham Road (Highway 48) and Anderson Avenue (File # ZA 05-006325).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 37 notices were mailed on January 13, 2010, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on January 12, 2010.  One written submission was 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.

 

The Committee stated concerns with the number of notices mailed out and suggested that in future when the adjacent lands are vacant some consideration should be given to expanding the required 120 metre radius.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the correspondence from Ms. Sandra McEleney, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report December 2, 2008 entitled “Preliminary Report, Cedardale Markham Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed use development consisting of three apartment buildings and at-grade retail/commercial space at the south east corner of Markham Road (Highway 48) and Anderson Avenue, File Number ZA  05-006325” be received;  and,

 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010, with respect to the applications by Cedardale Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment be received; and further,

 

3)         That staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendation for the application by Cedardale Markham Inc.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.

 

 

 

 

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