Another Jewell in our Community No doubt, many Ward 5 residents have already been to the brand new Cornell Community Park - and what a park it is! Though a long wait, longer than anticipated, we have one more wonderful park in Ward 5 with something for everyone. My assistant has been spending time with her toddler grandson at the playground and water play, which is phenomenal, and I look forward to bringing my grandson. In addition to recreation ... Read More
One of the benefits of being a Ward Councillor is meeting so many residents, and hearing about the concerns and priorities. Thank you to all who were available to attend Tuesday’s community meeting. I enjoyed seeing you all. Our great friends at Rhenish Church of Canada in Upper Cornell are always so gracious to open their doors to us. As Pastor Mavis said, we both serve the Community. A great sentiment and so true. To kick off ... Read More
Please join Andrew Keyes, Councillor Ward 5 together with York Regional Police for a Community Information Meeting. This will be a general information meeting that will include information related to: Community Safety Development Projects General Questions Date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Location: Rhenish Church, 2667 Bur Oak Ave (at 16th Ave) Questions are welcome in advance, please feel free to email us what you would like to discuss: mgibbons@markham.ca. We look forward ... Read More
Applicant: Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc Location: 6910-6950 Highway 7 Proposal: Application Types: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan The applicant submitted applications to accommodate eleven 4-28 storey buildings containing 2,229 units and approximately 36,100m2 of retail, office and hotel spaces. The proposal also includes a portion of a public park, the future extension of three public roads (Rustle Woods Avenue, Stoney Stanton Road, and Arthur Bonner Avenue), and a portion of a new public ... Read More
Applicant: Trinity Point Location: 9331-9399 Markham Road Proposal: Application Types: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Proposal: The proposed development is comprised of two 37 and 42 storey residential towers on top of a 5-7 storey podium containing a total of 933 units and approximately 1,049 m2 (11,291 ft2) of ground floor retail space. The proposal also includes the future extension of Edward Jeffery Avenue and Anderson Avenue. Parking will be provided in a three level ... Read More
Applicant: Le Banc Developments Location: 9999 Markham Road Proposal: Phase 1A Proposal: The proposed development is comprised of 105 townhouses and 12 stacked townhouses. The proposal also includes one 0.41 ha (1.01 ac) public park and two new public roads connecting to Markham Road and Major Mackenzie Drive. Status- Site plan has been endorsed. Site plan approval cannot be issued until the landowner has registered the related subdivision for all of the lands. Phase 1C Proposal: ... Read More
The City of Markham is once again offering Free mulch to Markham residents beginning May 8. Wood chip pick-up is self-serve, so please bring your own shovel and container. If the wood chip mulch pile is empty or low, please email Contact@markham.ca with the parking lot location and our team will have a fresh load delivered. Complimentary wood chip mulch is for residential use only. Businesses seeking a large supply of mulch should contact a local landscape supply store. Pick-up locations: Armadale Community Centre — 2401 Denison Street Bayview ... Read More
Applicant: Meadow Park Investments (BT) Inc. 77 Anderson Avenue Proposal: A change is proposed for 77 Anderson Ave. The City of Markham received a complete Official Plan Amendment Application and a Zoning Bylaw Amendment submitted by Meadow Park Investments (BT) Inc. (Joran Weiner) c/o Humphries Planning Group Inc. (Nicole Cappadocia). You are receiving this notice because you live within 200 metres of the property and are being invited to participate in the review process. Property Description ... Read More
Applicant: JD ELM Cornell Lands Location: Hwy 7 and Bur Oak Ave Proposal: An ePLAN submission for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision has been received from JD Elm Cornell Lands Limited (Elliot Steiner) c/o Bousfields Inc. (Kate Cooper) for 7 Highway East (CON 9 PT LOTS 11 AND 12 RP 65R30990 PARTS 1 TO 3). The applicant is proposing to develop the subject site (4.49 hectares) for a large-scale, ... Read More
The City of Markham has begun the Committee work and public consultation phase of preparing the 2023 Annual Budget. This phase would normally begin earlier, in late September, however due to the Municipal Election in October this phase is deferred until after the new Council is in place. If you're not familiar with what the Markham budget is, or how it is prepared, below is an informative video that explains bot the process and some of the major components. ... Read More