Location/Area Context
Langstaff is bounded to the north by Langstaff Road, to the south by the Holy Cross Cemetery, to the east by Bayview Avenue and to the west by Yonge Street. The Langstaff study area has a total area of approximately 47 hectares (116 acres).
Background
There have been a number of changes to planning policy and legislation in the past few years that will directly influence the redevelopment potential for the Langstaff area. The Langstaff area is now part of the Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway Urban Growth Centre, as identified by the Province in the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2006). As well, Langstaff is identified as a Regional Centre in the Region of York’s Official Plan.
In May of 2008 the Town embarked on a process to create a Master Plan for the Langstaff area. Consultants retained to complete the Master Plan were Calthorpe Associates (lead), Ferris + Associates, IBI and MMM.
With changes to land uses in the surrounding area, the evolution of the policy context, the advancement of landowner and developer interest, as well as the announcement of proposed extensions to the Yonge Subway, it is clear that the Town needs to provide a new direction regarding the appropriate course of action to guide the redevelopment of the Langstaff area, in consultation with area landowners and the public.
Please follow the link to the Langstaff Land Use & Built Form Master Plan, prepared by the Calthorpe/Ferris team.
A public meeting will be held by the Development Services Committee of the Town of Markham on Tuesday March 2, 2010, to consider a Town initiated Amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended and a new Secondary Plan for the Langstaff area of Thornhill.
The meeting is being held to provide information to the public and stakeholders, and to obtain input on the proposal.
 Meeting Notice  (18k/2p)
Review Draft Official Plan Amendment & Secondary Plan Proposal
| Langstaff Land Use & Build Form Master Plan |
In December 2009 Development Services Committee received and endorsed the Langstaff Land Use & Built Form Master Plan, prepared by Calthorpe Associates and Ferris + Associates dated October 2009, as the basis for amendments to the Official Plan and a new Secondary Plan for the Langstaff Area.
Table of Contents:
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| Draft Official Plan Amendments |
The Official Plan amendment creates a new Planning District, the Langstaff Gateway Planning District. Together the Official Pan amendment and new Secondary Plan implement the vision of the Land Use and Built Form Master Plan, prepared by Calthorpe Associates and Ferris + Associates, dated October 2009. The proposed Official Plan amendment and new Secondary Plan provide for a compact, complete, integrated, sustainable, vibrant and well designed high density urban centre that will serve as a portion of the Regional Centre and the Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway Urban Growth Centre.
Table of Contents:
- Part I (489k/17p)
Introduction to the Official Plan Amendment, it is included for information purposes. It describes the location of the amendment area, its purpose and provides some policy context.
- Part II (1.16MB/15p)
Official Plan Amendment, including schedules. It is an operative part of the amendment.
- Part III (1.68MB/89p)
Secondary Plan, including schedules and is also an operative part of the amendment. It provides a detailed land use plan and policies for the regulation of land use and development.
- Technical Amendment (865k/29p)
This proposal also includes a separate technical amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan to remove the Langstaff Gateway Planning District from the Thornhill Secondary Plan Planning Area. The provisions for the Langstaff Gateway area and the Cemetery are being separated so that the Langstaff Gateway can be removed from the Thornhill Secondary Plan and the status quo regarding the cemetery provisions maintained. The Cemetery lands do not form part of the Richmond Hill/Langstaff Urban Growth Centre, and are not proposed for redevelopment or intensification as part of the new Langstaff Master Plan.
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Let us know what you're thinking by emailing us at langstaffplanning@markham.ca or by postal mail:
Dave Miller, Senior Project Coordinator
101 Town Centre Blvd
Markham, ON
L3R 9W3
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