Council Public Meeting
Revised Agenda

C#19-23

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

7:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Council Chambers

225 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Mayor David West

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

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1.

Adoption of Agenda

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

3.

Scheduled Business:

3.1

SRPI.23.052 – Request for Comments – Minor Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Danial Abediniabyaneh and Shakib Bahareh - 229 Rumble Avenue – City File D02-22014

• a) That Staff Report SRPI.23.052 with respect to the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Danial Abediniabyaneh and Shakib Bahareh for lands known as Part of Lot 23, Plan 2299 (Municipal Address: 229 Rumble Avenue), City File D02-22014, be received for information purposes only and that all comments be referred back to staff.

3.1.1

Delegations received regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Danial Abediniabyaneh and Shakib Bahareh for 229 Rumble Avenue

• That the following individual has registered as a delegation to address Council item 3.1:

  1. Johnathan Benczkowski, Sol-Arch, agent for the applicant. 

3.2

SRPI.23.047 – Request for Comments – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Norfolk Development Inc.– 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue – City Files OPA-23-0002 and ZBLA-23-0003

• a) That Staff Report SRPI.23.047 with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 226 and 227, Plan 2383, (Municipal Addresses: 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue), City Files OPA-23-0002 and ZBLA-23-0003, be received for information purposes only and that all comments be referred back to staff.

3.2.1

Correspondence received regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue

• That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc., for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue, be received:

  1. Resident 1 of Norfolk Avenue, dated April 5, 2023.
  2. Resident 2 of Norfolk Avenue, dated April 14, 2023.
  3. Robert Schwartz, Surob Developments Limited, dated April 28, 2023.
  4. Zhou Lei Fang, 177 Norfolk Avenue, dated April 28, 2023. 
  5. Yu Zhang, 331 Boisdale Avenue, dated May 3, 2023.

3.2.2

Delegations received regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue

• That the following individuals have registered as delegations to address Council item 3.2:

  1. Roland Rom Colthoff, Raw Design; Yasaman Soofi, MBTW; Heath Purtell-Sharp, Groundswell Urban Planners; and John Northcote, JD Engineering, agents for the applicant.
  2. Ronald Birch, 299 Elmwood Avenue.
  3. Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive.
  4. Louise Yang, 165 Sussex Avenue.

3.2.3

Additional correspondence received regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue

• That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc., for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue, be received:

  1. Liang Huang, 181 Norfolk Avenue, dated May 12, 2023.
  2. Dan Zheng, 233 Norfolk Avenue, dated May 15, 2023.
  3. Michael Belshaw and Beverly Wong, 169 Norfolk Avenue, dated May 15, 2023.
  4. Priscilla Faulkner, 187 Essex Avenue, dated May 15, 2023.
  5. Signe Leisk, Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP, dated May 15, 2023.
  6. Aaron and Alicia Allison, 322 Paliser Crescent, dated May 15, 2023.
  7. Walter Cimino, 177 Essex Avenue, dated May 16, 2023.
  8. Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive, dated May 15, 2023

3.3

SRPI.23.044 – Request for Comments – Official Plan Amendment Application – Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc., 650 Hwy 7 East Inc., and 9005 Leslie Street Inc. - 600 and 650 Hwy 7 and 9005 Leslie Street – City File OPA-23-0003

• a) That Staff Report SRPI.23.044 with respect to an Official Amendment Application submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc., 650 Highway 7 East Inc., and 9005 Leslie Street Inc. for lands known as Part of Block 1, Plan 65M-2287 (Municipal Addresses: 600 and 650 Highway 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street), City File OPA-23-0003, be received for information purposes only and that all comments be referred back to staff.

3.3.1

Correspondence received regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre for 600 and 650 Hwy 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street

• That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre for 600 and 650 Hwy 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street, be received:

  1. Dennis Ngai, 9017 Leslie Street, dated March 26, 2023.
  2. Vincent Ching, Condo Board President YRSCC 1008, 9017 Leslie Street, on behalf of Board of Directors YRSCC 972 and 1008, dated April 19, 2023.
  3. Joanne Hung, 1219-9015 Leslie Street, dated April 24, 2023. 
  4. Dr. Aaron Pun, 31 Laser Court, dated April 26, 2023.
  5. Vincent Ching, LP116-9017 Leslie Street, dated April 28, 2023.
  6. Raymond Lefaive, Condo Board President YRSCC 972, 9015 Leslie Street, dated May 1, 2023.
  7. Thomas Chau, 1109-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 2, 2023.
  8. Cliff Chu, 808-9015 Leslie Street, dated May 3, 2023.
  9. Christina Leung, Richmond Hill resident, dated May 7, 2023.
  10. Kyle Lam, 301-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 8, 2023.
  11. Bill and Regina Cheong, 1220-9015 Leslie Street, dated May 8, 2023.
  12. Yun Por Yip, 518-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 8, 2023.
  13. Kai Cheung, 720-9015 Leslie Street, dated May 8, 2023.
  14. Vincent Ching, Condo Board President YRSCC 1008, 9017 Leslie Street, and Ray Lafaive, Condo Board President YRSCC 972, 9015 Leslie Street, dated May 8, 2023. 

3.3.2

Delegations received regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc. for 600 and 650 Hwy 7 and 9005 Leslie Street

• That the following individuals have registered as delegations to address Council item 3.3:

  1. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons, agent for the applicant.
  2. Derek Tam, on behalf of Dr. Aaron Pun, 31 Laser Court.
  3. Ray Lefaive, 9015 Leslie Street.
  4. Frances Tsoi, 9015 Leslie Street.
  5. Dennis Ngai, 9017 Leslie Street.
  6. Raymond Lam, 9017 Leslie Street
  7. Helen Wong, 9017 Leslie Street
  8. Alton Chan, 9017 Leslie Street
  9. Irwin Lam, 9015 Leslie Street.
  10. Kyle Lam, 9017 Leslie Street.
  11. Cliff Chu, 9015 Leslie Street.
  12. Jeremy Ng, 9017 Leslie Street.
  13. Clara Chan, 9015 Leslie Street.
  14. William Ng, 9017 Leslie Street.
  15. Peggy Chan, 9015 Leslie Street.
  16. Paul Lam, 9015 Leslie Street.
  17. Tony Chan, 9017 Leslie Street.
  18. Lisa Lam, 9017 Leslie Street.
  19. Jay Lam, 9017 Leslie Street.
  20. Frederick Woo, LPH15-51 Saddlecreek Drive, Markham.
  21. Kyle Wong, 51 Rose Way.
  22. Kay Chan, Vice President, Leitchcroft Community Association.

   

3.3.3

Additional correspondence received regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre for 600 and 650 Hwy 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street

• That the following additional correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre for 600 and 650 Hwy 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street, be received:

  1. Irwin Lam, 9015 Leslie Street, dated May 4, 2023.
  2. Frederick Woo, LPH15-51 Saddlecreek Drive, Markham, dated May 16, 4, 7, 11, 12, 2023
  3. Feliz and Anthony Ng, LP205-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 10, 2023.
  4. Agnes Lee, LP116-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 10, 2023.
  5. Paul Cheng, LP212-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 10, 2023.
  6. Carina Ko, 802- 9015 Leslie street, dated May 11, 2023.
  7. Vincent Ching, on behalf of YRSCC 972 and YRSCC 1008 Board, dated May 11, 2023.
  8. Jenny and William Chan, 212-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 11, 2023.
  9. Paul Ducharme, 1105-9017 Leslie Street, dated May 11, 2023.
  10. Frances Tsoi, 9015 Leslie Street, dated May 12, 2023.
  11. Tony Chan, 9017 Leslie Street, dated May 12, 2023.
  12. Dennis Yik-Kwan Ngai, 9017 Leslie Street, dated May 13, 2023.
  13. Albert Cheung, Parkway Jewellers Ltd., 50-670 Highway 7 East, dated May 13, 2023.
  14. Dr. Aaron Pun, 31 Laser Court, dated May 14, 2023.
  15. Alice and Gloria Jung, Ph17-9015 Leslie Street, dated May 15, 2023.
  16. Rui Xing Xuan and See Lim Thew, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 76, dated May 15, 2023.
  17. Janet Chow, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 87, dated May 15, 2023.
  18. Ricky Tam, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 87, dated May 15, 2023.
  19. Goretty Chan, 6 Sapphire Drive, dated May 15, 2023.
  20. Quoi Ma, 22 Mooregate Court, dated May 15, 2023.
  21. Wendy Cheung, 6 Sapphire Drive, dated May 15, 2023.
  22. Jin Ming Liu, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 37, dated May 15, 2023.
  23. Tom Lee, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 18, dated May 15, 2023.
  24. Judy Kong, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 18, dated May 15, 2023.
  25. Yam Cho Lau, 18 Germain Crescent, dated May 15, 2023.
  26. Yinrong Ciu, 680 Hwy 7 East, Unit 11, dated May 15, 2023.
  27. Tin Sing Yeung, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 86, dated May 15, 2023.
  28. Tim Chan, 9015 Leslie Street, dated May 15, 2023.
  29. Sara Kauder, Chair, Richmond Hill Board of Trade, dated May 15, 2023.
  30. Betty Leung, 9015 and 9017 Leslie Street, dated May 15, 2023.
  31. Judy Cheng, PH5-9015 Leslie Street, dated May 15, 2023.
  32. Kay Chan, Vice President, Leitchcroft Community Association, dated May 15, 2023.
  33. Mandy Yiu, 670 Hwy 7 East, Unit 73, dated May 15, 2023.
  34. Wendy Kwok, Condominium Manager, The Grand Parkway Residences I, 9015 Leslie Street, dated May 16, 2023.

4.

Adjournment