Community Improvement Plans
From due diligence through to concept design, Nethery Planning can support commercial and employment land owners in building the retail and service spaces people need for shopping and work.
Concept design
Due diligence research
Site plan and zoning approvals
Case Study
Markham Sports Centre Minor Variance
Scope of Work
Preparation of two Minor Variance Applications to expand the range of uses permitted within the existing health centre. The first variance allowed the addition of a small retail store selling sports-related equipment. The second variance permitted a golf simulator as an accessory recreational use. Our team prepared detailed planning opinion letters, coordinated with municipal staff, and presented before the Committee.
Client
Patrick Jabbaz, Can Sports Center
Project Type
Minor variance applications to add accessory uses within an existing health centre
Project Status
Completed
Challenges and Solutions
The zoning framework for the Business Park Employment designation limited the range of accessory uses. Nethery Planning demonstrated through planning rationale and precedent that the proposed retail and recreational uses were consistent with Official Plan policy, maintained the intent of the Zoning By-law, and remained subordinate to the site’s primary function.
Outcomes
Both variances were approved, enabling the property to evolve as a modern, multi-use facility within Markham’s Business Park Employment area.