MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-05-06
Meeting No. 13
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 22, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held April 22,
2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 22, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held April 22, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 12, 2008 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on March 12,
2008, be received.
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 9, 2008 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the Markham Public
Art Advisory Committee meeting held on April 9, 2008, be
received.
CARRIED
5. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- February 11, 2008 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held on February 11, 2008, be received.
CARRIED
6. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 22,
2008 TO APRIL 11, 2008 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of March 22, 2008 to April 11, 2008” and direct staff to process
the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. MARKHAM
CENTRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD, WEST OF
KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND REZONING TO PERMIT A
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS UP TO
39 STOREYS, RETAIL USES AND AN
OFFICE BUILDING
MARKHAM CENTRE
FILES: OP 08 106659 AND ZA 08 106664 (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
In response to questions, staff
advised the applicant has been made aware of the potential development of the
future Canadian Sports Institute of Ontario (CSIO) and have been addressing it
in their design plans. Staff also
advised that once the project is approved, an acknowledgement of the CSIO
proposal could be attached to the site plan agreement and the purchase and
sales agreements.
The Committee discussed the
relocation of the watercourse and staff advised that the background study will
be forwarded to the Committee.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councllor
J. Jones
That the letter dated May 5, 2008 from Mr. Peter Smith, Bousfields
Inc., be received; and,
That the report dated April 8, 2008 titled “Preliminary Report, Markham Centre Development Corporation,
Enterprise Boulevard, west of Kennedy Road, Applications for Official Plan
Amendment and rezoning to permit a mixed-use development including residential
buildings up to 39 storeys, retail uses and an office building,” be received;
and,
That staff continue discussions with the applicant to
address the issues outlined in the staff report; and,
That upon resolution of the issues outlined in the
report, staff be directed to report back to Development Services Committee
regarding scheduling a Public Meeting to consider the applications; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
8. RULAND
PROPERTIES INC.
DOWNTOWN MARKHAM – PHASE 1
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
WEST SIDE OF THE BIRCHMOUNT
ROAD EXTENSION
PLAN 19TM01012
MARKHAM CENTRE
(ZA 08 110137) (10.5)
Report Attachment
There was discussion surrounding the naming of
“Downtown Markham” within Markham Centre and that the Markham Village BIA’s
representatives are suggesting it be referred to as the “new” Downtown
Markham. Ms. C. Conrad, Town Solicitor,
advised that she will consult with Ruland Properties and report back to the
Committee.
The Committee discussed the current notification
procedure followed for applications within the Markham Centre, suggesting that
newspaper notices should be included.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Preliminary Report titled “Ruland Properties
Inc., Downtown Markham – Phase 1, Zoning By-law Amendment Application”, be
received; and,
That staff be authorized to schedule a public meeting
on the requested zoning amendments; and,
That the enhanced notice procedure for Markham Centre
applications not be applied to this application, and that the notice for public
meeting be based upon the statutory requirement of 120 metres from the property
line, as well as a direct mailing to members of the Markham Centre Advisory
Committee and all those on record of requesting notice; and,
That notice of the public meeting be published in
the local newspapers and notice be forwarded to the representatives of the
Ratepayer Association of the identified area; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
9. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
MUNSHAW HOMESTEAD
10 RUGGLES AVENUE
CONDOR PROPERTIES LTD. (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Mr. Al Duffy, Condor Developments, addressed the
Committee with respect to the Heritage designation proposed for the Munshaw
Homestead, 10 Ruggles Avenue. He advised the Committee that he received the
notification late last week and has consequently not had sufficient time to
review and investigate it. He requested the matter be deferred to the June 17, 2008 Development Services
Committee meeting.
The Committee discussed the importance of this
dwelling as part of Markham’s
Heritage and requested that Mr. Duffy provide a verbal agreement that no work
or modifications will be done to the structure in the interim.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the recommendation by Heritage Markham, for
the Munshaw Homestead – 10 Ruggles Avenue, to be approved for designation under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest be deferred to the June 17, 2008 Development Services
Committee meeting; and,
That the applicant has provided a verbal agreement to leave
the house intact and committed to ensuring any on-site investigation will only
take place under the supervision of Town of Markham Heritage Staff.
CARRIED
10. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
ABRAHAM KOCH HOUSE
7085 FOURTEENTH AVENUE
ATTILIO VETTESE (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That as recommended by Heritage
Markham, the Abraham Koch House – 7085 Fourteenth Avenue, be approved for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as
per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
That if there are no objections to the designation in
accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be
authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
That if there are any objections in accordance with
the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to
refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board.
CARRIED
11. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
GEORGE R. COWIE HOUSE
5933 FOURTEENTH AVENUE
1113529 ONTARIO INC. (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Mr. Leonardo Mongillo, addressed the Committee
regarding the intention to designate the George R. Cowie House, 5933
Fourteenth Avenue, advising he is one of the
property owners. He advised the
Committee that he only received notification of this proposal late last week
and has not had the opportunity to discuss with the Heritage Staff their
research. Mr. Mongillo requested that
the Committee defer this matter to the June
17, 2008 Development Services Committee meeting.
The Committee discussed the current notice process and
whether a new process is needed. The
Committee suggested staff consider providing notice to the applicant prior to heritage
designation reports are being considered by the Heritage Markham
Committee. Staff advised that they will review
the notice procedures for possible improvements.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That as recommendation by Heritage Markham, for
the George R. Cowie House – 5933
Fourteenth Avenue, to be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest be deferred to the June 17, 2008 Development Services
Committee meeting; and,
That the applicant has provided a verbal agreement to leave
the house intact and committed to ensuring any on-site investigations will only
take place under the supervision of Town of Markham Heritage Staff.
CARRIED
12. APPLICATION
FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A MIXED RETAIL/COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
AT 4495 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE - SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE AND
KENNEDY ROAD
ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENTS
PLAN 65M3468 BLK 63
(SC-07-120999) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Councillor D. Horchik advised the Committee that two
Public Information sessions were held regarding this application and that the
first one was very well attended. He
also advised that the two main issues raised by the residents were possible
overflow parking onto Colty Drive
and Schoolhouse Drive and
the outdoor patios. These concerns are
being addressed by the applicant and Town staff.
Mr. Michael Spaziani, Michael Spaziani Architect Inc,
presented the Committee with coloured elevations of the proposed site advising
they have tried to create a village character within the development. Mr. Spaziani also advised that the Heritage
School House has been integrated into the development and will become a daycare
centre. The site will also include two
drive-thru facilities (TD Bank and Starbucks) that are not very visible.
The Committee commended Angus Glen Developments for
their proposal stating they are pleased to see that green initiatives have been
incorporated and a reduction with light pollution. The Committee suggested a further set back
for the School House if possible. Mr. Spaziani
advised they will look into that.
The Committee discussed the orientation of the
proposed retail stores. Staff advised
that currently pedestrian traffic is not coming from the Regional Roads but,
once the sidewalks are built they anticipate pedestrians traffic from these
roads and that this development is designed to accommodate stone entrances and
pedestrian access along all road frontages.
Mr. Patrick O’Hanlon addressed the Committee regarding
the proposed application to permit mixed retail/commercial development. He advised the Committee that the site is
proposing entrances all around for easy access to the site and that the
buildings fronting on Colty Drive
will have double entrances to accommodate the pedestrian traffic that will be
coming from the existing residential community.
Mr. O’Hanlon also advised that they have worked very hard together with
Town staff, members of Council and the surrounding Community to ensure that the
services being provided at this site meet their needs.
The Committee expressed concerns with the proposed two
drive-thrus. Mr. O’Hanlon advised that
without the drive-thru option he would lose two major prospective tenants (TD
Bank and Starbucks).
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the report dated May
6, 2008, entitled “Application for Site Plan Approval
to permit a mixed retail/commercial development at 4495 Major Mackenzie Drive - Southwest corner of Major MacKenzie Drive and
Kennedy Road” be received; and,
That the Site Plan Control application (SC-07-120999) submitted by Angus Glen Developments, to permit a mixed
retail/commercial development at 4495 Major MacKenzie Drive, be endorsed in
principle subject to the conditions included in Appendix ‘A’; and,
That site plan approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and
Urban Design or
her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
13. PRELIMINARY
REPORT AND STATUS UPDATE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
&
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
MARKHAMGATE SUMMIT
(BAYVIEW SUMMIT DEVELOPMENT
LTD.)
2900 STEELES AVENUE EAST
NORTHEAST CORNER OF DON MILLS
ROAD
AND STEELES AVENUE EAST
(OP.07-130802 & ZA.08-110745)
(10.3 & 10.5)
Report Terms
of Ref - Appendix A Appendix
B
Staff advised the
Committee that they anticipate the Public Meeting for this application will
take place between October and November, 2008.
In the interim, a Working Group has been established to discuss
outstanding issues. The Committee thanked
Staff, the applicant, and residents for their contributions and indicated they are
looking forward to a positive process.
Moved by Councillor
E. Shapero
Seconded by
Councillor V. Burke
That the
letter dated May 5, 2008 from Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning &
Development Consultants Inc. be received; and,
That the staff report entitled “Preliminary Report and
Status Update, Applications for Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments,
Markhamgate Summit, 2900 Steeles Avenue East, Northeast corner of Don Mills
Road and Steeles Avenue East, File Nos.:
OP.07-130802 & ZA.08-110745” be received; and,
That a Public Meeting to consider an application for a
Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Markhamgate Summit to permit a mixed-use
retail, office and residential community, municipally known as 2900 Steeles
Avenue East, be held when the issues identified in this report (and the
Preliminary Report dated March 18, 2008) are sufficiently addressed; and,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. 3-STREAM
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FOR MEDIUM AND HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT (5.7)
Report
Mr. Peter Veiga, Supervisor Waste Management
Operations, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 3-Stream Design
requirements for medium and high density residential development and
redevelopment. He advised that copies of
the proposed requirements were distributed at an April 3, 2008 meeting with members of
the Developers Round Table and no comments have been received to-date.
The Committee discussed the Envac System that is a
Swedish design of an underground waste network and suggested staff investigate
it. The Committee also suggested that
staff consider larger re-useable items (such as furniture) that can be donated
to charities such as Goodwill and hazardous waste items be included as part of
the waste streaming program.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “3-Stream Design
Requirement For Medium And High Density Residential Development And Re-Development” be received; and,
That Council endorse the 3-Stream design provisions in
Attachment ‘A’ and the transition guidelines included in this report; and,
That Staff research the underground waste transport system
know as Envac for Markham Centre and other areas within the Town of Markham
that will be developing highrise residential buildings; and,
That Staff bring forward a concurrent Phase Three Plan; and
further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 13, 2008 to read as follows:
That Staff research the underground waste transport system
know as Envac for areas within the Town of Markham that will be developing
highrise residential buildings; and,
That with respect to apartments and condominiums,
staff bring forward a concurrent Phase Three Plan to address renewable items
and hazardous waste; and further,
CARRIED
AS AMENDED
NEW BUSINESS
15. DRIVE-THRU (10.0)
The Committee requested that Staff research what other
Municipalities have done with respect to drive-thrus and consider developing a
Town-wide policy to minimize and/or completely eliminate drive-thrus.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Staff provide a presentation at a future Development
Services Committee meeting (Part A) regarding a Town-wide policy on
Drive-thrus.
CARRIED
16. LIFESTYLE RETAIL CENTRES TOURS (10.0)
The Committee discussed the potential of Staff
organizing a Lifestyle Retail Centre Tour for members of Council similar to the
tour taken in 2005. The Committee discussed whether Developers should be
invited to attend and advised that examples of cold climate development need to
be included. Staff indicated that these
tours take months of planning and many staff hours to coordinate.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Staff provide a presentation at a future
Development Services Committee meeting (Part A) outlining the time required to organize
and the cost implications of a Lifestyle Retail Centre and Transit oriented
development tour.
CARRIED
17. GREENBUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND
EXPO (10.0)
The Committee discussed the Greenbuild International
Conference and Expo to be held in Boston
on November 19-21, 2008
and suggested that some members of Council, and senior staff attend.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That Staff provide information at a future Development
Services Committee meeting (Part A) regarding the Greenbuild International
Conference and Expo.
CARRIED
18. METROLINX (5.0)
Mayor Frank Scarpitti advised the Committee that he
met with Mr. Rob Maclsaac, Chair of Metrolinx, and that he stressed at their
meeting that the Town of Markham
will be looking for bold initiatives when Metrolinx releases their transit plan
in the fall. The Mayor asked staff to
continue to monitor and provide input with the Metrolinx review process, and
update Members of Council. Regional
Councillor J. Jones advised that one of the Public Information Meetings
(regarding Transit issues) is scheduled for September 23, 2008 and will be held at LeParc in Markham.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Staff provide a presentation at a future
Development Services Committee meeting (Part A) to review the official release
of Metrolinx White Papers.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.