SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting No. 20

All Members of Council

Development Services                                                                 Economic Development

Chair:              Councillor J. Webster                                                                              Chair:             

Vice-Chair:      Councillor D. Horchik                                                                            Transportation Issues

                                                                                                                                        Chair:          Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

 

PART A and PART B

Presentations, Major Studies, Issues and Report Agenda

 

9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber

 

 

Attendance

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

Mayor F. Scarpitti

Councillor E. Shapero

 

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager

R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

R. Tadmore, Sr. Project Manager, GIS & Data Management

A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:04 AM in the Council Chambers with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.  

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

 

 

1.         INFLOW AND INFILTRATION
            REDUCTION PILOT PROJECT UPDATE (5.5)

            Region  Markham

 

Mr. Daniel Kostopoulos, Director, Capital Planning and Delivery, Region of York addressed the Committee and provided some brief opening comments with respect to the Inflow & Infiltration (I-I) Reduction program.

 

Mr. Michael Rabeau, Manager, Infrastructure and Business Management, Region of York delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update regarding the Region’s Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Pilot Project.

 

There was discussion regarding the commitment to I-I Reduction from local municipalities within the Region that is required in obtaining 2013 allocations.

 

The Committee inquired about the Province’s mandate for a 10% reduction in I-I and future opportunities.  Mr. Kostopoulos pointed out the 10% reduction in I-I is a combination of reducing inflow and infiltration and water conservation and efficiency. 

 

There was brief discussion regarding the possibility of using treated waste water effluent for irrigation.  Mr. Kostopoulos pointed out that there is no legislation in place for water re-use for treated water.

 

Staff advised the Committee that they will be reporting back to Committee with respect to cost sharing principles to address I-I remediation projects.

 

 Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update for the Town of Markham’s Inflow and Infiltration Pilot Project.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the presentation provided by Mr. Michael Rabeau, Manager, Infrastructure and Business Management, Region of York,  and Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, Town of Markham, regarding Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Pilot Project be received

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.         MARKET VILLAGE AND
            PACIFIC MALL UPDATE (10.0)

 

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services advised the Committee that today’s presentations are an introduction to the proposed retail expansions for Market Village and Pacific Mall.  He pointed out that they are two separate properties. 

 

Mr. Paul Stagl, Planning Consultant addressed the Committee advising that the purpose of today’s presentations is to provide a progress update.  He indicated that there has been the creation of a task force (working group) with representatives from Town of Markham, City of Toronto and Region of York.  The purpose of this task force (working group) is to discuss as a group and work out details to ensure improvements are incorporated that will help integrate the sites.

 

Ms. Michaela Weiner, Petroff Partnership Architects, delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the proposed expansion for the Pacific Mall.

 

The Committee discussed the following:

 

Mr. Sean Lawrence, Kohn Architects delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing a high level overview of the changes to date for the proposed Market Village (The Remington Centre) site.

 

The Committee suggested it would be beneficial to prepare drawings that combine the two proposals (Market Village and Pacific Mall) that outline the pedestrian movement.

 

There was discussion regarding accessibility, sustainable initiatives and pedestrian connectivity to the south.

 

Mr. Nick Poulos, Poulos & Chung delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the transportation and traffic assessment for the Market Village (The Remington Centre) and the Pacific Mall.

 

The Committee inquired about the parking ratio for these sites.  Mr. Poulos advised that the proposed parking ratio will be much higher than what currently exists there.

 

The Committee suggested that the applicants should consider obtaining input from residents that use the current transit system.

 

There was brief discussion with respect to the target date for all day GO service to begin.

 

The Committee suggested that consideration be made to forming a Subcommittee to ensure that there is Council involvement throughout the process of this development.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

 

1)         That the presentations by Sean Lawrence, Kohn Architects, Michaela Weiner, Petroff Partnership Architects, Mr. Nick Poulos, Poulos & Chung Ltd. regarding Market Village and Pacific Mall Update be received; and,

 

2)         That staff report back on the creation of a Subcommittee to ensure proper Council involvement throughout the process of this development.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         PATHYWAYS/SIDEWALKS ON
            IVORY SILK DRIVE AND RUSSELL DAWSON ROAD (5.10)

            Letter

 

Mr. Brown addressed the Committee and provided an overview of the details outlined in the memo dated September 14, 2010.

 

Mr. Abdelati, Markham resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the Town providing and maintaining a pathway in front of houses from the sidewalk to the curb to access their vehicles on Ivory Silk Drive and Russell Dawson Road.  He believes that without a pathway it becomes a safety issue for the residents.  Mr. Abdelati is requesting that the Town install and maintain these pathways on Ivory Silk Drive and Russell Dawson Road.

 

The Committee pointed out that lane based homes have their access from the back of the property.  It was also acknowledged that some property owners have installed similar pathways without permission.

 

The Committee discussed the following with respect to the installation and maintenance of pathways in the front of lane based homes from the sidewalk to the curb:

·       Who’s responsibility will it be to remove the snow from the pathway

·       Who’s responsibility will it be to maintain the pathway

·       How will the Town deal with the cost associated for the installation and maintenance (snow plowing, repairs)

·       What will be considered for future subdivisions that are lane based

·       Encroachment issues in existing subdivisions

·       Any possible legal ramifications

 

The Committee suggested that further information is required prior to making a decision on this issue (eg. associated costs, impact on residents, impact on the Town, liability issues, etc.)

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

1)         That the presentation by Ozzy Abdelati, on behalf of the residents, regarding the pathways/sidewalks on Ivory Silk Drive and Russell Dawson Road be received; and,

 

2)         That the staff memo dated September 14, 2010 be received; and further,

 

3)         That staff report back on all the potential impacts to the Town of Markham and residents with respect to the installation and maintenance of pathways in the front of lane based homes from the sidewalk to the curb to for all six communities in Markham that are lane based.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF DWELLING
            15 ROUGE STREET, MARKHAM
            JOSEPH DIMARTINO
            FILE: BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 10-119109 DP (16.11 and 10.13)

            Letter Report Attachments

 

Mr. Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning addressed the Committee and summarized the details in the report for 15 Rouge Street, Markham.

 

Mr. Russ Gregory addressed the Committee on behalf of Mr. Dimartino regarding the request for demolition of the dwelling at 15 Rouge Street, Markham and requested that the permit for demolition be approved.  He read Mr. Dimartino’s letter to Committee.

 

Ms. Dixie White, Vinegar Hill Ratepayers Association, addressed the Committee with respect to the request for demolition of the dwelling at 15 Rouge Street, Markham and spoke in support of the permitting the demolition.

 

There was discussion with respect to relocating the dwelling. 

 

Staff pointed out that a number of local residents and some of the Heritage Markham Committee members had a site visit and expressed their support for the removal and replacement of the dwelling.  It was noted that at the Markham Heritage Committee meeting on August 11, 2010 it was recommended that the demolition not be supported.

The Committee spoke in support of the demolition with the condition that the applicant obtain site plan approval for the replacement dwellings.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

1)         That the deputation by Joseph Dimartino at the Development Services Committee dated September 14, 2010 and the letter dated August 30, 2010 from Mr. Dimartino outlining his support for the demolition of 15 Rouge Street be received; and,

 

2)         That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of Dwelling, 15 Rouge Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District” dated September 14, 2010, be received; and,

 

3)         That Council approve the demolition of the dwelling at 15 Rouge Street located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District with the following conditions:

·         The applicant obtain site plan approval for the replacement dwellings that comply with the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan and are of a scale and massing compatible to the neighbourhood prior to the issuance of the demolition permit; and,

·         The applicant advertise the availability of the dwelling for relocation (but not to Markham Heritage Estates) and/or salvage materials to try divert the materials from landfill; and further,

 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

5.         RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            EVALUATING MUNICIPAL ADDRESSING CRITERIA
            AND ADDRESS CHANGE POLICY (10.15)

            Report  Attachments

 

Commissioner Baird provided the Committee with opening comments regarding the municipal addressing criteria and address change policy.  He pointed out that the on substantive change that has been proposed to the current policy is to remove the requirement for permanently reserving the unused number for a corner lot.

 

Mr. Robert Tadmore, Sr. Project Manager, GIS & Data Management delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding addressing criteria.

 

The Committee inquired whether the numbers 13 and 4 will be used in future subdivisions.  Staff advised that all numbers are included now, and will continue to be included in street addressing.  

 

There was discussion regarding when the municipality assigns the municipal addresses to subdivisions.

The Committee suggested that staff review their criteria for numbering in Courts and provide an update to Members of Council by e-mail.

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report entitled “Evaluating Municipal Addressing Criteria and Address Change Policy”, dated September 14, 2010, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Council adopted street addressing criterion number 11 be altered to remove the requirement for permanently reserving the unused (dormant) number for a corner lot by revising it to read: Corner lots are initially assigned a number for the abutting street that contains the longer lot frontage at the subdivision registration stage. A second number is temporarily left in reserve for the other frontage. The final number used for that lot will depend on a verification of the street the house will face.”; and,

 

3)         That the address change policy be revised to replace the text prior to the approval criteria to read: “That all requests for an address number change be reviewed and considered by the Planning and Urban Design Department, and approval given by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, only if the following criteria are satisfied:”; and,

 

4)         That clause 1) (B) of the Council adopted address change policy be revised to read: “In no case shall an existing address number be changed so as to conflict with the address numbering criteria administered by the Planning and Urban Design Department.”; and,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

CARRIED

 

 

6.         REQUEST BY MR. GEORGE POUND
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 ANKARA COURT TO 2 ANKARA COURT (10.15)

            Map 

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Pound be received; and,

 

2)         That the request to change the address from 4 Ankara Court to 2 Ankara Court be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

7.         REQUEST BY MIDY AND STANLIE WONG
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 OXFORDSHIRE STREET TO 2 OXFORDSHIRE STREET (10.15)

            Map  Letter 

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request to change the address from 4 Oxfordshire Street to 2 Oxfordshire Street be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         REQUEST BY MR. ROYSTON JONES
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 JOLYN COURT TO 2 JOLYN COURT (10.15)

            Map  Letter 

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request to change the address from 4 Jolyn Court to 2 Jolyn Court be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         REQUEST BY MR. EUGENE YEUNG
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 STONEHEATH CRESCENT TO 2 STONEHEATH CRESCENT (10.15)

            Map  Letter

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request to change the address from 4 Stonehaven Crescent to 2 Stonehaven Crescent be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

10.       REQUEST BY MANSURALI AND AZMEENA KARA
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 CHIMENTI COURT TO 2A OR 6A CHIMENTI COURT (10.15)

            Map  Letter 

 

Mrs. Kara was not in attendance and the Committee suggested that this request be deferred to a later date to allow Mrs. Azmeena Kara the opportunity to address Committee.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton

 

1)         That the request for an address change by Mansurali and Azmeena Kara from 4 Chimenti Court to either 2A or 6A Chimenti Court be deferred to a later date.

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       REQUEST BY DAPHNE LAI
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 DEVON COURT TO 3 DEVON COURT (10.15)

            Map

 

Ms. Daphne Lai addressed the Committee requesting that her request to change her address from 4 Devon Court to 3 Devon Court be approved.

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)      That the request for an address change by Ms. Daphne Lai from 4 Devon Court to 3 Devon Court be approved subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

 

12.       REQUEST BY MR. ABDUL KASSAM
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 LAKESPRING DRIVE TO 2 LAKESPRING DRIVE (10.15)

            Map

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request to change the address from 4 Lakespring Drive to 2 Lakespring Drive be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

13.       REQUEST BY MS. VIVIEN CHEN
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4 EDWARD ROBERTS DRIVE TO 2 EDWARD ROBERTS DRIVE (10.15)

            Map  Letter

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request to change the address from 4 Edward Roberts Drive to 2 Edward Roberts Drive be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

 

 

14.       REQUEST BY MR. ALLAN DORFMAN
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            4444 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST TO
            4438 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST (10.15)

            Map  Letter 

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request to change the address from 4444 Elgin Mills Road East to 4438 Elgin Mills Road East be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       REQUEST BY MR. FRANK CALIGIURI
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            14 WOODMAN'S CHART TO 12A WOODMAN'S CHART (10.15)

            Map  Letter 

 

Mr. Caligiuri was not in attendance and the Committee suggested that this request be deferred to a later date to allow Mr. Frank Caligiuri the opportunity to address Committee.

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request for an address change by Mr. Frank Caligiuri from 14 Woodman's Chart to 12A Woodman's Chart be deferred to a later date.

CARRIED

 

 

16.       REQUEST BY MR. SIMON CHOW
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            24 VITANNA ROAD TO 26 OR 28 VITANNA ROAD (10.15)

            Map  Letter

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the request to change the address from 24 Vitanna Road to 26 Vitanna Road be delegated to staff for approval subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

 

 

17.       REQUEST BY MS. FANNY YUAN
            FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
            14 FITZROY AVENUE TO ANOTHER
            CIVIC NUMBER WITHOUT A 4 (10.15)

            Letter Map

 

Ms. Fanny Yuan addressed the Committee requesting that her municipal address be changed to another number without a 4 because the Asian culture associates the number 4 with death.  She pointed out that the houses have yet to be constructed.

 

The Committee suggested that the item be referred directly to Council to provide time to find out if all the other homes on the street have been sold.

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)       That the request to change the address from 14 Fitzroy Avenue to another civic number without a number 4 be referred directly to the September 21, 2010 Council meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

18.       DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 15, 2010, Part B
            - June 22, 2010, Part A and Part B (10.0)

            June 15  June 22

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held June 15, 2010 and Part A and Part B, held June 22, 2010, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

19.       DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
            - June 15, 2010 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 15, 2010, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

20.       HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - July 14, 2010
            - August 11, 2010 (16.11)

            July 14  August 11

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meetings held July 14, 2010 and

August 11, 2010, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

21.       MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 16, 2010 (16.39)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held June 16, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.       SHOPS ON STEELES
            WORKING GROUP MINUTES
            - April 28, 2010 (10.0)

            Minutes  Appendix A  Appendix B 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Shops On Steeles Working Group meeting held April 28, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

23.       UNIONVILLE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
            UNIONVILLE IN-FILL BY-LAW
            - July 20, 2010
            - August 10, 2010 (10.0)

            July 20  August 10

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee meeting - Unionville In-Fill By-law held

July 20, 2010 and August 10, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.       INFORMATION REPORT
            TIMES GROUP CORP (EDEN PARK PHASE 2)
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            TO PERMIT 103 ADDITIONAL APARTMENT UNITS AND
            REDUCED PARKING ON BLOCK 50, PLAN 65M-3226,
            SOUTH SIDE OF SOUTH PARK ROAD, EAST OF TIMES AVENUE
            IN THE LEITCHCROFT COMMUNITY,
            FILE NOS. OP 10 120306 AND ZA 10 120307 (10.5)

            Report Attachments

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         THAT the report dated September 14, 2010 entitledTimes Group Corp (Eden Park Phase 2), applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 103 additional apartment units and reduced parking on Block 50, Plan 65M-3226, south side of South Park Road, east of Times Avenue in the Leitchcroft Community, file nos. OP 10 120306 and ZA 10 120307” be received as background to the Public Meeting scheduled for September 14, 2010.

CARRIED

 

 

 

25.       INFORMATION REPORT
            DIGRAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE,
            WEST OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            FILE NUMBER:  ZA.10-121906 (10.5)

            Report Attachments

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         THAT the report dated September 14, 2010, entitled “Information Report, Digram Developments Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, South of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Donald Cousens Parkway, File Number:  ZA 10-121906” be received; and,

 

2)         That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, and,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

26.       INFORMATION REPORT
            H. ROY GRAY LIMITED
            ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO PERMIT
            LIMITED RETAIL AND SERVICE USES AT 135 ANDERSON AVENUE
            FILE NUMBER: ZA 10-122713 (10.5)

            Report  Attachments

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report dated September 14, 2010 entitled “Information Report, H. Roy Gray Limited, Zoning amendment application to permit limited retail and service uses at 135 Anderson Avenue,  File Number: ZA 10-122713” be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

27.       NINTH LINE DEVELOPMENTS LTD. AND
            HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LTD.
            PHASE 3, WEST OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
            IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            AND SERVICING ALLOCATION (10.5)

            Memo

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         That servicing allocation for 144.5 units (534.65 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02013 (Phase 3) from the total allocation for the Greensborough Community, assigned in accordance with the May 19, 2009 report on servicing allocation.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28.       INFORMATION REPORT
            MILLIKEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
            PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
            PERMIT FOUR (4) SENIORS’ BUILDINGS,
            RANGING IN HEIGHT FROM 6-12 STOREYS,
            WITH A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 509 UNITS AT
            31, 67 & 73 OLD KENNEDY RD AND 4550 & 4576 STEELES AVENUE
            FILES: OP 10 120215 AND ZA 10 120216 (10.5 and 10.3)

            Report Attachments

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “INFORMATION REPORT, Milliken Development Corporation, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit four (4) seniors’ buildings ranging in height from 6-12 storeys with a total of approximately 509 units at 31, 67 & 73 Old Kennedy Road and 4550 & 4576 Steeles Avenue”, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

29.       REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF DWELLING
            7 VICTORIA AVENUE,
            UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
            DONNA NITCHIE (16.11 and 10.13)

            Report Fig 2 Atts A and B

 

Mr. Hutcheson addressed the Committee and summarized the details in the report.

 

Ms. Donna Nitchie, owner of 7 Victoria Avenue addressed the Committee regarding her request to demolish the dwelling at 7 Victoria Avenue requesting that Committee approve the demolition permit.  She distributed a picture of her home, a picture of the newly built home at 17 Victoria Street and a letter from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.  Ms. Nitchie believes her home should be a Class C heritage dwelling not a Class B.  She indicated that if the demolition permit is granted she is willing to incorporate the front façade into the new design.

 

The Committee stated concerned with the precedent that would be set if this request for demolition is approved.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

 

1)         That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of Dwelling, 7 Victoria Avenue, Unionville Heritage Conservation District” dated September 14, 2010, be received; and,

 

 

2)         That Council does not support the demolition of the dwelling at 7 Victoria Avenue located within the Unionville Heritage Conservation District; and,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

30.       INFORMATION REPORT
            ROCCO SCIOTTI
            ZONING APPLICATION TO RE-ZONE A PORTION OF
            56 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE FROM OPEN SPACE TO RESIDENTIAL
            FILE NO. ZA 10 118042 (16.11 and 10.13)

            Report Attachments

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the report dated September 14, 2010 entitled “Zoning application to re-zone a portion of 56 Main Street Unionville from Open Space to Residential” be received as background to the Public Meeting scheduled for September 14, 2010.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.

 

 

 

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