M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2005-06-14
Meeting No. 12
Attendance
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Mayor D.
Cousens
Regional Councillors F.
Scarpitti
J.
Heath
J.
Jones (6:30 p.m.)
B. O'Donnell
Councillors S.
Daurio
E.
Shapero
J.
Virgilio
G.
McKelvey
J.
Webster
D.
Horchik
K.
Usman
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning & Urban
Design
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
D. Clark, Town Architect
S. Taylor, Director of Strategy & Innovation
A. Pozywiak, Director, Strategic Initiatives
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
S. Chait, Director, Economic Development
B. Snowball, Deputy Fire Chief
J. Kee, Committee Clerk
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of 5:20 p.m. with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES
OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- MAY 24, 2005 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 24,
2005 be confirmed.
Carried
2. 150 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE (2019311 ONTARIO
INC)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(OP 04 028702, ZA 04 027514) (10.3, 10.5)
Report 1
Committee had before it a proposed PowerPoint
presentation regarding 150 Main Street,
Unionville, in addition to an excerpt from the March 1, 2005 Development Services Committee minutes and
the staff report dated May 17, 2005. A revised PowerPoint presentation was tabled
and presented, as well as a letter from Domenic Di Bernardo, Unionville Village
Investments Inc., in objection to the proposal and a letter from David Black,
Monopoly Commercial Realty Inc. in support of an amended proposal to permit
Retail Use on the upper level ("at grade") and Restaurant Use on the
lower level ("below grade").
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning, presented
a chronology of the application including current condition of the site,
current and proposed uses, area uses, building design, conclusions in the John
Winter Unionville Core Area Study, Secondary Plan policies and the existing
Zoning By-law.
Discussion took place regarding parking and floor area
calculations, and a possible cash in lieu of parking arrangement. Staff advised that cash in lieu of parking is
usually voluntary.
David Black, President, Monopoly Commercial Realty
Inc., was in attendance on behalf of the applicant and spoke in support of the
proposal being presented by the applicant this date as outlined in his letter:
• Retail
Use on the upper level ("at grade")
• Restaurant
Use on the lower level("below grade")
Mr. Black confirmed the applicant's willingness to cooperate with the
Town to complete this application in a timely fashion.
Jack Valianes, owner of Jakes on Main Pub and Grille, 159 and 159A Main
Street, Unionville, addressed Committee regarding
his application for a hotel and restaurant on Main
Street, Unionville. He noted the timing of applications and the
implications of approvals.
Domenic Di Bernardo, owner of the Planning Mill, 139
Main Street, Unionville, addressed Committee in
objection to this application and explained the restrictions placed on his
similar application for the Planning Mill.
Discussion centred around parking requirements, available parking
spaces and reconfiguration possibilities, a potential tenant for the site,
positive feedback for the current proposal from the June 13, 2005 Public
Information Meeting, proposed amendments to the applications for the site, the
need for restrictions to prevent fast food, take out and pub uses, possible
opportunities to provide additional parking on the east side of Main Street,
Unionville and a possible provision for a driveway connection/easement for
future integration with the parking lot to the north.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated May 17,
2005 entitled “150 Main Street, Unionville (2019311 Ontario Inc.) Applications for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, OP 04 028702 and ZA 04 027514”, be
received;
And that the minutes of
the public meeting held March 1, 2005 regarding the above-noted applications be
received;
And that the letter dated June 8, 2005 from Unionville Village
Investments Inc., 139 Main Street, Suite 206, Unionville, in objection to the
applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments submitted by
2019311 Ontario Inc. for 150 Main Street, Unionville, be received;
And that the letter dated June 13, 2005 from Monopoly Commercial Realty
Inc. on behalf of the owner of 150 Main Street, Unionville, requesting the Town
to approve the required zoning to permit Retail Use on the upper level of 150
Main Street ("At-Grade" level) and Restaurant Use on the lower floor
("Below-Grade" level) and that the petition signed by twelve Main
Street Unionville merchants in support of this proposal, be received;
And that the applications
by 2019311 Ontario Inc. for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be
approved in part as follows:
- restaurant use to be permitted below grade
- retail use to be required above grade
- restaurant use to be restricted to not
permit fast food or take out or pub style/tavern
- any redution in parking requirement to
include provision for payment of cash in lieu of parking
- provision for a driveway
connection/easement for future integration with parking lot to the north;
And that staff report to
the Development Services Committee meeting on June 21, 2005.
Carried
3. MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
SITE MASTER PLAN (6.0) Report
Committee had before it the report dated June 14, 2005 from the Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services and the Commissioner of Development Services
regarding the proposed Community Health and Wellness Campus on the Markham Stouffville
Hospital Site.
David Clark, Town Architect, reviewed the proposal and details of the
staff report.
Committee expressed concern regarding the public process followed,
details and accuracy of the site orientation and site plan concept maps, the
fact that a parking structure in the third area is speculative at this time,
the possible continuation of Rose Way across 9th Line and the need
for traffic restrictions, and a Public Meeting to be held on June 29th
at which the bus loop will be discussed.
Lorne Zon, Senior Vice President, Markham
Stouffville Hospital,
was in attendance and confirmed and discussed various aspects of possible
future plans for the site.
It was confirmed that, at this stage, the main objective is for staff
to obtain direction regarding working with Markham
Stouffville Hospital
on a joint development site and a Memorandum of Understanding.
Further discussion took place regarding the suitability of a hockey
rink at this site, and about ongoing discussions regarding the positioning of
the bus loop. Committee was pleased that
ecological concerns have been addressed and there may be an opportunity for the
development to connect to Markham Energy.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled "Markham Stouffville Hospital Site Master
Plan", be received;
And that Council endorse the concept of the Markham
Stouffville Hospital
and the Town of Markham developing
an integrated facility incorporating the Town's Future Central East Community
Centre complex with the hospital's Health and Wellness facility;
And that staff be authorized to participate and report to Council on
the results of the public information open house scheduled for June 29, 2005,
to present the emerging land use concept for Cornell Centre and an overview of
the Markham Stouffville Hospital Master Plan concept;
And that staff bring forward the "Principles of an Understanding
between the Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Town of Markham" as the
basis for entering into a land, design, construction and operating arrangement
with the Markham Stouffville Hospital in the fall of 2005.
Carried
4. THE
MARKHAM ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE (5.7)
Report 1 2
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Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the staff report entitled "The Markham Energy Conservation
Office", dated June 14, 2005, be received;
And that the Markham Energy Conservation Office allocate $1,000,000
over three years, $500,000 in 2005, $250,000 in 2006 and $250,000 in 2007, in
conservation demand management funding from PowerStream toward the objectives,
programs and staffing outlined in Appendix B;
And that the Canadian Urban Institute be funded to an upset limit of
$65,000 from the conservation demand management funding from June 2005 through
March 2006 to implement and lead the start up of the Markham Energy
Conservation Office;
And that approval be given to hire a Manager of the Markham Energy
Conservation Office and one administrative support staff person on a annual
contract for up to three years to oversee the conservation demand management
program;
And further that the Town provide up front funding for the contract
positions at a cost of $127,100 annually to oversee the conservation demand
management program to be repaid from future energy cost savings.
Carried
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Committee of the Whole recessed at the hour of 7:00 p.m. to convene Council.
Carried
5. UPDATE ON WATER AND SEWER
ALLOCATION FROM THE REGION OF
YORK (5.0) Presentation 1 2
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, distributed a handout and reviewed a water and sewer servicing
allocation update from the Region of York which included:
- background
- status of the servicing allocation
- staff comments
- next steps
- recommendations
- assignment of allocation by the Region as
at February 15, 2005
- a report to the Regional Transportation and
Works Committee dated June 15, 2005 regarding water and wastewater capacity and
servicing assignment protocol
- a listing of short term servicing
requirements by municipalities
- York Region servicing allocation capacity
(in units) by municipality
- York Region proposed capacity assignment to
local area municipalities and growth priority considerations by municipality.
Mr. Brown explained
that the Region of York has estimated a five year servicing supply allocation
for each municipality. In the opinion of
staff, however, the calculation for the Town of Markham is inadequate and does not
accurately reflect the five year needs of the Town.
Val Shuttleworth,
Director, Planning and Urban Design, concurred with the concerns of Mr.
Brown. She noted that it is anticipated
the Town will deplete its allocation well before five years. She also expressed concern regarding market
distortions which could be caused by hording.
After some
discussion it was suggested that the allocation as determined by the Region of
York should be accepted and that staff should continue to work with the Region
on a more sophisticated calculation plan.
It was also suggested that developers use fixtures that conserve water
especially in high rise developments and that this possibility as well as grey
water recycling be included on the agenda for the next developers round table.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the presentation by the Director of Engineering and Director,
Planning and Urban Design providing an update on water and sewer allocation
from the Region of York, be received;
And that the distribution of
servicing allocation as per the Region of York June 15, 2005 report be
endorsed;
And that the Region of York be
requested to work with area municipalities and UDI to review further allocation
opportunities including future distribution of reserves, allocation from the
re-rating of the Duffin Creek Plant, etc.;
And that the Region be
requested to finalize, in consultation with area municipalities, policies
related to servicing allocation;
And that the Region be
requested to fast track the EA, design and construction of the Southeast
collector and the Duffin Creek treatment plant;
And that Markham again begin to approve severances
of 3 new lots, or less.
Carried
6. LOBLAW PROPERTIES LIMITED
2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
EAST, IN THE WEST
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, OFFICIAL
PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A
LARGE FORMAT
RETAIL PLAZA (OP 04 010924, ZA
04 010910) (10.3, 10.5) Report Minutes
Committee had before it the minutes of the April 12, 2005 Commercial
Policy Review Committee meeting and the April 5, 2005 staff report regarding
the application by Loblaw Properties Limited to permit a large format retail
plaza development at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East.
Steve Zakem, Aird and Berlis, and Mario Fatica, Loblaw Properties
Limited, circulated a revised development plan dated June 10, 2005 outlining an amended
proposal addressing the concerns of the Town.
The Commissioner of Development Services reviewed the chronology of the
application and matters that remain outstanding.
Mr. Zakem reviewed details of the amended proposal distributed to
Committee.
Mr. Fatica reviewed changes to the proposal and attempts to accommodate
specific concerns of the Town particularly in connection with the removal of
the gas bars, preservation of the woodlot, and protection of lands to ensure
off ramp access for Highway 404.
Discussion took place about possible options to preserve more of the
woodlot, possible access from the parking lot to the Highway 404 ramp, the
potential for reciting the store and the need for landscape buffers, the planned
interface with future residential development, the need to address the policy
issues of business corridor lands versus employment lands, the permitted size
of retail development, and possible alternatives to accommodate the
development.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the deputation by Steve Zakem, Aird and Berlis, on behalf of the
applicant to provide additional information regarding the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments submitted by Loblaw Properties Limited to permit a
large format retail plaza at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East, be received;
And that the application submitted by Loblaw Properties Limited for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a large format retail
plaza at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East, in the West Cathedral Community, be
denied.
Carried
7. 2005
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
AUGUST SCHEDULE (16.23)
The matter of the August, 2005 schedule of standing committee meetings
was raised and discussed. Concern was
expressed about providing the highest level of service possible with respect to
agendas and minutes of standing committees.
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the information provided by Regional Councillor J. Heath regarding
the August, 2005 schedule of standing committee meetings, be received;
And that the General Committee meeting scheduled on August 22, 2005 be rescheduled to August 29, 2005 at 9:30 am;
And that the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled on August 23, 2005 be rescheduled to August 30, 2005 at 11:00 am;
And that the Council meeting scheduled on August 30, 2005 be rescheduled to September 1, 2005 at 5:00 pm for Committee of the Whole and 7:00 pm for Council;
And that only committee items requiring Council approval be forwarded
to Council on September
1, 2005 with the minutes of the August 29 and 30, 2005 committee
meetings being submitted to Council on September
13, 2005.
Carried
8. 2005
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
Markham
Accessibility Committee
That the resignation of Ms. Marty Shultz from the Markham Accessibility
Committee be received with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded;
And that an advertisement be placed in the local newspapers requesting
appropriate applications;
Markham Public Library Board
That the resignation of Ms. Salma Rawof from the Markham Public Library
Board be received with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded.
Carried
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Committee recessed in-camera at the hour of 10:10 p.m. to discuss legal and property
matters.
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The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.