M I N U T E S

          DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2003-04-22

 

 

PART A - 11:00 a.m. - Canada Room

PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

 

Attendance

 

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Vice Chair, Community Character:             Regional Councillor T. Wong Vice Chair, Markham Centre:             Councillor D. Horchik Vice Chair, Economic Development:             Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell Members:             Mayor D. Cousens (left - 11:30)             Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor J. Virgilio             Councillor J. Heath             Councillor A. Chiu   Regrets:             Regional Councillor G. Landon             Councillor E. Shapero

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Cribbett, Treasurer A. Brown, Director of Engineering S. Chait, Director of Corporate Strategy & Quality Office V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning D. Clark, Town Architect R. Kendall, Coordinator of Markham Centre J. Bosomworth, Senior Project Coordinator B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator D. Cheng, Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:15 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none declared

 

 

1.         MARKHAM CENTRE YMCA AND ORC LANDS
7996 KENNEDY ROAD, CONCESSION 5, PART LOT 8
TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND RE-ZONING
FOR A YMCA (OP 02.116451 AND ZA 02.111702) (10.3, 10.5)   Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the report dated April 22, 2003, entitled, “Final Report - Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Re-Zoning, Markham Centre YMCA and ORC lands at 7996 Kennedy Road, Concession 5, Part Lot 8, Markham, Ontario File Number OP 02.116451 and ZA 02.111702” be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday September 10, 2002 with respect to the related re-zoning be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday February 4, 2003 with respect to the related Official Plan amendment be received;

 

And that the Official Plan Amendment (OP 02.116451) and re-zoning application (ZA 02.111702) be approved subject to the following:

 

·        That the Secondary Plan Amendment incorporating the revisions to the Central Area Planning District, PD 33-1 (OPA 21), for 7996 Kennedy Road (northeast corner of Kennedy and Highway 407), as set out in Appendix A to the report dated April 22, 2003 be adopted;

 

·        That the Zoning By-laws, as set out in Appendix B attached to the report dated April 22, 2003, be enacted, including a Hold Provision on the proposed Business Park density, beyond 100%, to be removed upon completing the following, to the satisfaction of the Town:

 

o        Site plan approval of a specific development proposal,

o        Submission and approval of a Detailed Precinct Plan,

o        Execution of a site plan agreement,

o        Detailed Transportation study,

o        Stormwater Management report, and

o        Any additional studies which the Town may require;

 

·        And that landowners acknowledge that Markham is currently undertaking a financial strategy for Markham Centre which will contemplate among other techniques, designating the area as a community improvement district, pilot tax incentive zone and/or special tax assessment zone and agree to support, in principle, this undertaking;

 

• And further that the Thomas Rivis House is to be preserved within any future development of the property, subject to the submission of a site plan application, review, and commentary by Heritage Markham.

 

 

2.         1421122 AND 1424421 ONTARIO LIMITED
MARKVILLE LANDROVER/JAGUAR/VOLVOAUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIP, 4072, 4086 AND 4096 HIGHWAY #7 EAST
HOLD REMOVAL (ZA 02.114375)(10.5, 10.6)       Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the staff report dated April 22, 2003, entitled “Markville Landrover/Jaguar/Volvo Automobile Dealership at 4072, 4086 and 4096 Highway #7 East (Application for Site Plan Approval and Hold Removal submitted by 1421122 and 1424421 Ontario Limited File Number SC 03.105543 and ZA 02.114375)” be received;

 

And that the zoning application (ZA 02.114375) submitted by 1421122 Ontario Limited to remove the Hold (H) provision on the portion of the lands known as 4096 Highway #7 East be approved;

 

And that the Holding (H) provision be removed upon the execution of a site plan agreement.

 

 

3.         INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW EXTENSION
            MILLIKEN MILLS MAIN STREET URBAN DESIGN STUDY AREA (10.8) Weblink

 

A correction to the date was noted.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Interim Control By-law 2002-79, in effect for the Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study area, be extended for an additional year to May 12, 2004 to allow recommended amendments to land use designations and zoning arising from the study, to be adopted by Council;

 

And that the by-law to extend Interim Control By-law 2002-79 for the Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study area, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated April 22, 2003, be enacted.    

 

 

4.         MARANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL, 5906 16^TH AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL, (OP 02 116664, ZA 02 116670, SC 03 106210) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6) Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Record of Public Meeting held on January 7, 2003 regarding the Official Plan amendment and implementing zoning by-law for 5906 16^th Avenue, Files OP 02 116664, ZA 02 116670, submitted by Marander Montessori School to permit a day care centre, be received;

 

And that the application to amend the Official Plan (revised 1987) to provide for a day care centre, be approved and the draft amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated April 22, 2003, entitled “Marander Montessori School”, be adopted;

 

And that the application to amend the zoning by-law to permit a day care centre, be approved and the implementing by-law, set out in Appendix “B” to the staff report dated April 22, 2003, be enacted;

 

And further that the application for site plan approval of a day care centre, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.            That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town;

 

2.            That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

3.                        That the site plan agreement include provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges and parkland dedications;

 

4.                        That site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing April 22, 2003, in the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement with the Town during that period;

 

5.                        That the Owner provide for internal refuse storage areas to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Services;

 

6.                        That prior to final site plan approval, the Owner submit a tree inventory and preservation plan, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.

 

 

5.         HIGHWAY 7 CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICING
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.5)    Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the report entitled Highway 7 Corridor Sanitary Sewer Servicing Class Environmental Assessment be received;

 

And that the preferred alternative, as shown on Appendix B attached to the April 22, 2003 staff report, for the installation of a sanitary sewer on Highway 7 from Warden Avenue to Main Street Unionville as detailed in the Environmental Screening Document be endorsed;

 

And that Engineering Department staff be authorized to file the Environmental Screening Document for the 30-day public review commencing May 13th 2003;

 

And that staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with adjacent benefiting landowners regarding the front-end financing for the design and construction of the sanitary sewer;

 

And that if the benefiting land owners wish to advance the funds for the design of the sewer in 2003, the Engineering Department 2003 Capital Budget be amended accordingly;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a front-ending agreement with adjacent benefiting landowners in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor.

6.         EXEMPTION TO THE FENCE BY-LAW 277-97
            AT 56 WEEPING WILLOW LANE (2.19)    Weblink

 

Committee discussed concerns for the apparent overhang of the garden structure, and the impact of the fence.

 

Mr. Sandy McNair, applicant, presented 6 photographs of the fence, and explained that the structure is intended to hide apparatus on the adjacent property and dwelling. Mr. McNair advised he has worked with staff, and that the neighbour has no concerns. Staff indicated they are satisfied it is a reasonable solution with respect to the fence, and noted that the Town does not have jurisdiction over the garden structure. Staff confirmed that the fence is not considered to be within the front yard.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That notwithstanding clause 4.7 of By-Law 277-97 (Fences) an exemption be granted to permit an existing 7.5-foot high (1.98m) fence to remain along the interior side yard property line at 56 Weeping Willow Lane.

 

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Other matters considered by Development Services Committee on April 22, 2003:

 

 

7.         MARKHAM CENTRE UPDATE,  PARKING STRATEGIES (10.8)

 

Ralph Bond of the BA Group, Consultants, provided a progress report and a draft overview document regarding the parking strategies study for Markham Centre. Discussions included the study's objectives, the public sector supply, the potential long-range municipal role, and financial strategies.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the presentation by Ralph Bond of the BA Group, Consultants, regarding parking strategies for Markham Centre, be received.

 

 

8.         MARKHAM CENTRE, REMINGTON APPLICATION (10.8)

 

Rudy Buczolits, representing Remington, made a presentation regarding the Remington proposal for Markham Centre, subject to a Public Meeting this evening, and he advised that there will be information booths set up in the hall outside of the Council Chambers.

 

Staff and Committee discussed that beyond the Public Meeting, there will be more opportunity for public input prior to finalizing road linkages.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the presentation by Rudy Buczolits, representing Remington, regarding Markham Centre, be received.

9.         EASTERN MARKHAM STRATEGIC REVIEW UPDATE (10.8)  Weblink

 

The Committee had before it the minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meeting held March 21, 2003, for information. Staff provided a press release from the Province announcing the Minister's Zoning Order on lands subject to the tenant purchase program and the former agricultural preserve in Pickering. Staff will provide an update to Council on April 29, to confirm whether lands in Markham will be affected.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meeting held March 21, 2003, and the staff update, be received.

 

 

10.       PUBLIC ART POLICY  (6.5, 12.1, 16.34)

 

Staff made a brief presentation regarding the draft Public Art Policy, advising the final document is anticipated to be presented in late June or early July. Staff identified three issues that will need consideration by Council:

• identify staff function to oversee and manage the Art Policy
• establish a Public Art Advisory Committee
• allocation of 2003 budget funds with town-wide art initiative

 

Committee requested the second public information meeting be held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled Council or Committee meeting.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the presentation by the Public Art Policy Committee be received.

 

 

11.       PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

The following employees were presented with service awards:

 

Roger Pantin, Small Engine Mechanic, Capital Assets - 15 years

Kristin Gordon-James, Roads Clerk, Roads Maintenance - 5 years

Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks & Open Space Design, Planning Department - 5 years

Valerie Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design, Planning Department - 5 years

Yolanta Bronny, Architectural Plans Examiner II, Building Services - 3 years

John Livey, Chief Administrative Officer, Administration - 3 years

Kelly Pickering, Mechanic, Fire Department - 3 years

Daniel Prendergast, Arborist, Parks Maintenance and Construction - 3 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.       GREENBELT VOLKSWAGON DEALERSHIP
31 HELEN AVENUE,   APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT AN EXPANSION OF THE GREENBELT VOLKSWAGON DEALERSHIP (OP.03-108961, ZA.03-108969, SC.03-108973)(10.3, 10.5, 10.6) 
Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider applications submitted by Greenbelt Volkswagon Ltd, for Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments (OP.03-108969, ZA.03 –108969), to permit an expansion of the existing Greenbelt Volkswagon dealership at the southeast corner of Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue;

 

And that staff schedule a Public Meeting when the issues outlined in the April 22, 2003 preliminary report have been sufficiently addressed by the applicant.

 

 

13.       EASTERN CREATIVE GROUP LIMITED, 83 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
28 CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSES AND FOUR MIXED-USE UNITS
(ZA.03-107781, SC 03-107787)(10.5, 10.6)   Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA.03-107781) application submitted by Eastern Creative Group Limited to permit 28 condominium townhouses and four mixed-use units at 83 Old Kennedy Road;

 

And that staff schedule a Public Meeting when the issues outlined in the April 22, 2003 preliminary report have been sufficiently addressed by the applicant.

 

 

14.       WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY HOMES)
7149 16^TH AVENUE,  CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT (SU.03-108934 & ZA.03-108933)(10.5, 10.7)  Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes) for draft plan of subdivision approval and implementing zoning to permit a residential plan of subdivision on Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 9 and Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 9 in the Cornell Community.

 

 

15.       CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(MADISON HOMES / FOREST HILL HOMES)
8662 REESOR ROAD, CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(SU.03-109544 & ZA.03-109541) (10.5, 10.7)   Weblink

 

Committee discussed the timing of this application in relation to finishing the Cornell Master Plan.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corp. (Madison Homes / Forest Hill Homes) for draft plan of subdivision approval and implementing zoning to permit a residential plan of subdivision on Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 9 in the Cornell Community.

 

 

16.       ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENTS, EAST VILLAGE
PART OF LOTS 19 AND 20, CONCESSION 5
APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT TO CHANGE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (ZA 03 106946)(10.5)   Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Angus Glen Developments Ltd (ZA 03 106946) for a zoning by-law amendment to change the development standards related to encroachment of stairs into the required front yards.

 

 

17.       DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202 (DM 2001-03)
            (10.6)   Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Council be advised that in accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved applications listed in the report dated, April 22, 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.       REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 20, 2003 TO MARCH 27, 2003 (10.0) Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of March 20, 2003 to March 27, 2003” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.

 

 

19.       1421122 AND 1424421 ONTARIO LIMITED
MARKVILLE LANDROVER/JAGUAR/VOLVOAUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIP, 4072, 4086 AND 4096 HIGHWAY #7 EAST
SITE PLAN APPROVAL (SC 03.105543)(10.5, 10.6)      Weblink

 

The Committee had before it the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee meeting held April 15, 2003, with respect to the application for site plan approval by 1421122 and 1424421 Ontario Ltd., recommending  conditions # 5 and # 13.

 

Mr. David Matthews of Matthews Planning & Management Ltd., representing the applicant, 142112 and 1424421 Ontario Limited, was in attendance to request amendments to conditions # 5, 12 and 13. The Committee agreed to changes to conditions # 5 and 12.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee meeting held April 15, 2003, with respect to the application for site plan approval by 1421122 and 1424421 Ontario Ltd., recommending two additional conditions, be received;

 

And that the staff report dated April 22, 2003, entitled “Markville Landrover/Jaguar/Volvo Automobile Dealership at 4072, 4086 and 4096 Highway #7 East (Application for Site Plan Approval and Hold Removal submitted by 1421122 and 1424421 Ontario Limited File Number SC 03.105543 and ZA 02.114375)” be received;

 

And that the Holding (H) provision be removed upon the execution of a site plan agreement;

 

And that the site plan application (SC 03.105543) to permit a single vehicle sales establishment under one ownership, at 4072, 4086, and 4096 Highway #7 East, be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1. That prior to final approval of the site plan, the owner shall submit final drawings, including but not limited to, site plans and elevations drawings, landscape plans, and engineering drawings that comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

 

 

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2. That prior to final approval of the site plan, the owner shall provide to the Town of Markham, an acoustical report submitted by a certified professional Acoustical Engineer, and that the consultant review and confirm that the plans reflect the recommendations of the technical studies to be finalized to the satisfaction of the Town; 

 

3. That the owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town, Region of York and other public agencies including access requirements on Highway #7 East, to the satisfaction of the Region of York Transportation and Works Department, prior to commencing any work on the site or road allowance, including providing any associated financial securities required by the Region;

 

4. That the owner shall ensure satisfactory arrangements have been made to satisfy all obligations, financial or otherwise required in the site plan agreement, including provision for payment of all applicable fees, recoveries, cash-in-lieu of parkland, Developer’s Group obligations, local services contributions and development charges; 

 

5.   The owner shall incorporate the required enhanced landscaping elements at the rear of the property in accordance with the criteria of the Town of Markham Urban Design Section into the final landscape plan, site plan.  Provisions shall also be incorporated into the site plan agreement (to be secured by a Letter of Credit) for an additional 3 metre wide landscape strip along the length of the proposed alignment of Lichfield Road upon its dedication as a public road;

 

6.   That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement, and on final plans, to provide for the urbanization and landscaping of Highway #7 East to the satisfaction to the Commissioner of Development Services.  A Letter of Credit will be required for any required works that cannot be completed at this time pending final urban design studies, and environmental assessment studies currently underway;

 

7.   That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to provide a Letter of Credit and enter into a front-ending agreement with the Town and other developers for the installation of the ultimate stormwater management facility and stormwater outlet;

 

8.   That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to provide a Letter of Credit and enter into a services-in-lieu agreement for the extension of a sanitary sewer along Highway #7 East;

 

9.   That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to provide for the conveyance to the Region of York of any future road widenings of Highway #7 East, and an easement for the future installation of municipal services;

 

10. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement not to park any display vehicles on the landscaped areas, or within the viewing triangles to Highway #7 East;

 

11. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to provide for a minimum of 20 customer parking spaces, located at the front of the building, as indicated on the site plan, and to be identified by appropriate signage;

 

12. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to convey the lands required to accommodate the future extension of Lichfield Road to the Town, free of costs and encumbrances. In the event that Council determines that the conveyed lands are not required by the Town as a result of the emerging pattern of development to the East, the Town may convey the lands back to the landowner at no cost;

 

13. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to convey a 0.3 metre reserve along the future alignment of Lichfield Road to the Town, free of costs and encumbrances. In the event that Council determines that the conveyed lands are not required by the Town as a result of the emerging pattern of development to the East, the Town may convey the lands back to the landowner at no cost;

 

14. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to pay for all costs associated with the relocation of utilities within the Highway 7 East right-of-way, as may be required;

 

15. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to prohibit the use of audible and visual annoyances such as outdoor paging systems, car alarms, inappropriate lighting levels and promotional banners, flags, etc. and to ensure lighting is directed or otherwise screened so as not to encroach upon adjacent properties;

 

16. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement not to obstruct and not to permit the obstruction of Highway #7 East for the purposes of the loading or unloading of vehicles or otherwise, by requiring all delivery trucks to load or off-load vehicles on-site only, and not on public roads;

 

And further that the site plan approval will lapse after a period of three years commencing April 22, 2003, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period.

 

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*               Amended by Council at its meeting held April 29, 2003, to replace Clause # 2 as follows:

 

      "2.  That prior to issuance of the Building Permit, the owner shall provide to the Town of Markham, an acoustical report submitted by a certified professional Acoustical Engineer, and that the consultant review and confirm that the plans reflect the recommendations of the technical studies to be finalized to the satisfaction of the Town;"

 

 

 

 

20.       PROPOSED PUBLIC ART POLICY FRAMEWORK (6.5, 12.1, 16.34)   Weblink

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the report entitled “Proposed Public Art Policy Framework” to Development Services Committee, dated April 22, 2003, be received for information purposes;

 

And that authorization be given to hold a final public information meeting in order to receive resident and community input on the proposed “Public Art Policy Framework”;

 

And further that, following the public meeting, staff report back with the final draft of the “Public Art Policy Framework” for approval by Council.  

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That Development Services Committee receive and consents to the disposition of Item Nos. 21 to 26 in the following manner:

 

21.       JUDY SGRO, M.P., YORK WEST - MARCH 5, 2003
            - Update on Affordable Housing issues (10.7)

 - receive

 

22.       ROUGE VALLEY FOUNDATION  - MARCH 25, 2003
            - Christ The King Cemetery, Site Plan Application (SC.02108542) (10.6)

 - receive

 

23.       YORK REGION - 16^TH AVENUE TRUNK SEWERS - MARCH 28, 2003
            - Enhanced Mitigation Program Update Report  (5.5)

 - receive

 

 

24.       YORK REGION - ROUGE ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO. 95.02
            INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE ROUGE PARK - MARCH 28, 2003
            - Report and Resolution from York Region, dated March 27, 2003  (13.5.2)

 - receive

 

25.       YORK REGION - OAK RIDGES MORAINE OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FILES IN TRANSITION - MARCH 28, 2003
- Information report on status of OPA's affected by Oak Ridges
Moraine legislation (2.0, 10.3, 13.5.2)

 - receive

 

26.       YORK REGION - REVISED PROPOSED REGIONAL OPA 41                                   
            OAK RIDGES MORAINE - MARCH 31, 2003 (2.0, 10.3, 13.5.2)

 - receive and refer to staff

Public Meeting

7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Vice Chair, Community Character:             Regional Councillor T. Wong (7:15) Vice Chair, Markham Centre:             Councillor D. Horchik Vice Chair, Economic Development:             Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell Members:             Mayor D. Cousens             Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti (7:15)             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor J. Virgilio             Councillor J. Heath  (7:15)             Councillor A. Chiu   Regrets:             Regional Councillor G. Landon             Councillor E. Shapero

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning A. Brown, Director of Engineering D. Clark, Town Architect R. Kendall, Coordinator, Markham Centre B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator D. Cheng, Senior Planner T. Kanji, Planner N. Surti, Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

 

 

27.       WOODBINE MACKENZIE DEVELOPMENT LTD.
10197 AND 10211 WOODBINE AVENUE
APPROVAL OF DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-02017)
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (SU 02 118869, ZA 02 118867)(10.5, 10.7)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment applications, Files SU 02 118869 and ZA.02 118867, submitted by Woodbine MacKenzie Developments Ltd., for 10197 and 10211 Woodbine Avenue.

 

Committee was advised that 22 notices were mailed on April 2, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 28, 2003. There were no written submissions received.

 

The Committee noted an error in the calculations in the report, but had no other comments, and there were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 22, 2003, with respect applications by Woodbine MacKenzie Developments Ltd. For Draft Plan of Subdivision approval and Zoning By-law amendment (SU 02 118869 and ZA 02 118867) be received;

 

And that the applications by Woodbine MacKenzie Developments Ltd. For Draft Plan of Subdivision approval and Zoning By-law amendment be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

 

 

28.       ANDRIN KENNEDY HOMES, NORTHEAST CORNER
OF KENNEDY ROAD AND CASTAN AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR MIXED USE TOWNHOUSES
(ZA.02-115263) (10.5)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider Zoning By-law amendment application, File ZA.02-115263, submitted by Andrin Kennedy Homes, for mixed use townhouses at the northeast corner of Kennedy Road and Castan Avenue.

 

Committee was advised that 63 notices were mailed on April 2, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 1, 2003. There were no written submissions received.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property.

 

A resident from 62 Castan Avenue, commented on access issues and requested further information with respect to the portion of the development adjacent to her property. The Chair directed staff to meet with the resident.

 

The Committee and staff discussed back-lotting, retail/commercial components, access, and sidewalks.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the Development Services Commission report dated February 18, 2003, entitled "Andrin Kennedy Homes, Zoning By-law amendment application to permit 18 mixed-use townhouse units at the northeast corner of Kennedy Road and Castan Avenue (ZA.02-115263)" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 22, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96 be received;

 

*  And further that the application by Andrin Kennedy Homes to amend By-law 177-96 be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

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*               Amended by Council at its meeting held April 29, 2003, to replace the last paragraph, as follows:

 

"And that the application by Andrin Kennedy Homes to amend By-law 177-96 be approved;

 

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96 be enacted without further notice;

 

And further that the resident at 62 Castan Avenue be notified when the By-law amendment is to be considered."

 

 

29.       RULAND PROPERTIES INC., THE REMINGTON GROUP
MARKHAM CENTRE, NORTH OF HWY 407, EAST OF WARDEN AVE.,
WEST OF THE GO LINE, AND  SOUTH OF THE ROUGE RIVER APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU.01-11392, ZA.01-0113929) (10.5, 10.7) 

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment applications, Files SU.01-11392 and ZA.01-0113929, submitted by Ruland Properties Inv., The Remington Group, for lands in Markham Centre, north of Highway 407, east of Warden Avenue, west of  the GO Line, and  south of the Rouge River.

 

Committee was advised that 2199 notices were mailed on April 2, 2003, a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 18, 2003, and a Notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun on April 5, 2003. Committee received correspondence from:

1.         Martin Himelson, 44 Fred Varley Drive, in objection

2.         Richard Talbot, on behalf of the Unionville Villagers Association, in objection if

concerns are not met

3.         Douglas Worsley, on behalf of the Unionville Villagers Association, with concerns

4.         Alan Graf, on behalf of the Unionville Ratepayers Association, in support, with concerns

5.         David McBeth, on behalf of the Unionville Coalition Community Group, with 2 requests

 

Staff made presentations to provide background information:

·          Markham Centre Vision, and review of Official Plan Policies, the Eleven Guiding Principles, and the work of the Markham Centre Advisory Committee

·          The Remington Application and phasing of the proposal through to 2021

 

Staff advised a final report is anticipated to be presented to Development Services Committee in June, 2003, and confirmed that the proposed road alignments which connect with streets to the north of Highway 7 will not be finalized until the later phases of the project.

 

Mr. Ted Spence, co-chair of the Markham Center Advisory Committee, outlined the work done by the Committee and the focus of their reviews.

 

Mr. Rudy Buczolits, representing Ruland Properties Inc. and the Remington Group, and Mr. Steve Moorhead, Landscape Architect with Forrec Ltd., made a presentation regarding the Remington proposal. Mr. Buczolits stated that the proposal embraces Smart Growth, and has been in the planning for 5 years. He discussed the phasing of the project in conjunction with the provision of Regional infrastructure and noted the importance of the rapid transit component to ensure a sustainable, economically viable community. Concept renderings were displayed.

 

Mr. Thomas Qu, 46 Ellington Court, spoke on behalf of himself and another resident. He stated his opinion that it is a good plan as long as it is done right, and he recommended the following:

·          road infrastructure be phased appropriately to accommodate the increase in traffic and residents

·          community facilities should be provided with Markham Centre

·          a bicycle lane be incorporated into the roads

·          traffic control be implemented on Village Parkway in the vicinity of the two schools

·          the impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods be minimized, including the impact from consistent construction during the five phases

 

Mr. Douglas Worsley, 6C Station Lane, on behalf of the Unionville Villagers Association, provided a written submission. He commented on the importance and the impact of this development, and the need to provide infrastructure.

 

Mr. Alan Graf, 46 Woodman's Chart, on behalf of the Unionville Ratepayers Association, provided a written submission. Mr. Graf advised that he is also a member of the Advisory Committee and he noted the considerable public input and revisions by Remington to date.

Mr. Graf identified 5 areas of concern, as follows:

·         sufficient public facilities should be provided (baseball diamonds, libraries, firehalls, etc.)

·         residential land and commercial land should be built in lock step, and no commercial lands should be converted to residential use at a later date

·         residential land should not be built out at current densities until a suitable public transit system is provided

·         Markham Centre should be self-financing and not create demands on Markham taxpayers

·         traffic impacts should be minimized, particularly the north-south traffic through the existing residential community on the north side of Highway 7

 

Mr. David McBeth, 47 Vasselle Crescent, on behalf of the Unionville Coalition Community Group, provided a written submission offering two resolutions for consideration. He discussed the Group's concerns for the following:

·          more work is needed on traffic calming and infiltration measures, and that the developer should contribute financially to these measures

·          York Region should be urged to redirect funding for roads and expedite the widening of Warden Avenue, Kennedy Road, and Hwy 7

·          properties on the north side of Highway 7 should reflect the higher Markham Center standard of development

 

Mr. Ben Quan, 17 Bauer Crescent, spoke in support of Markham Center and discussed the opportunities and variety of housing alternatives that Markham Centre will provide.

 

Mr. Tom Beck, 20 Liebeck Crescent, spoke to the timeframes of other developments in Markham Centre, with respect to road plans.

 

Mr. Robert Jarvis, 105 Confederation Way, identified himself as a member of the Markham Centre Advisory Committee, and spoke to the tremendous efforts by Council, Town staff, and the developer to address concerns. He suggested that this proposal will provide an opportunity to obtain Provincial and Federal funding for the transit system, and that the proposed phasing scheme helps to create a balance between the residential and commercial components of the plan.

 

He suggested that this proposal will provide an opportunity to obtain Provincial and Federal funding for the transit system.

 

Mr. Steve Toner, 62 Brooklyn Crescent, spoke in opposition to the Remington development. His concerns included the traffic gridlock, adverse impacts to the way of life, the burden to taxpayers for schools and parks, and that transit funding would not be provided by other levels of government.

 

Staff responded to some of the statements made and advised that all comments had been noted, and will be addressed in the follow-up report, anticipated to be presented in late June. Staff reiterated that a commitment to the road patterns will not be made until a traffic  infiltration/calming strategy is adopted by Council.

 

Committee thanked the Advisory Committee, staff, Remington, and Council for their great efforts towards Markham Centre. It was announced that the Federal government has just contributed $50m towards rapid transit initiatives. The Committee also noted that prior concerns about the extent of knowledge in Unionville regarding Markham Centre, have been satisfied.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the correspondence from Martin Himelson, in objection; Richard Talbot on behalf of the Unionville Villagers Association, with concerns; Douglas Worsley on behalf of the Unionville Villagers Association, with concerns; Alan Graf on behalf of the Unionville Ratepayers Association, in support, with concerns; David McBeth on behalf of the Unionville Coalition Community Group, with requests, be received;

 

And that the deputations from Mr. Rudy Buczolits, representing Ruland Properties Inc. and the Remington Group, and Mr. Steve Moorhead, Landscape Architect with Forrec Ltd., be received;

And that the deputations from Mr. Thomas Qu; Mr. Douglas Worsley; Mr. Alan Graf; Mr. David McBeth; Mr. Ben Quan; Mr. Tom Beck; Mr. Robert Jarvis; and Mr. Steve Toner, be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 22, 2003, with respect to the proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendments, Files SU.01-11392 and ZA.01-0113929, submitted by Ruland Properties Inv., The Remington Group, be received;

 

And further that the applications be referred back to staff for a formal report and recommendation.

 

 

30.       ST. MARK'S COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
3660 STEELES AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
(OP.03-105828, ZA.03-105829) (10.3, 10.5) 

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications, Files OP.03-105828 and ZA.03-105829, submitted by St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, at 3660 Steeles Avenue.

 

Committee was advised that 266 notices were mailed on April 2, 2003, a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 1, 2003, and Notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun on April 1, 2003. Committee received correspondence from:

1.         Julie Weng, 18 Carl Crescent, Scarborough, in support, with a concern

2.         Ms. O. Woo, 28 Carl Crescent, Scarborough, in objection

 

The Committee had no comments, and there were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the correspondence from Julie Weng, in support with a concern; and from Ms. O Woo, in objection to the applications by St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated March 3, 2003, entitled "St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, Zoning an Official Plan Amendments to permit residential uses and certain institutional components of a proposed religious campus north of Steeles Avenue  between Acadia Avenue and Ferrier Street (3660 Steeles Avenue) (OP.03-105828 and ZA.03-105829)" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 22, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to the Town's Official Plan (Revised 1987) and By-law 119-73 be received;

 

And further that the application by St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church to amend the Town's Official Plan and By-law 119-73 be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:30 p.m.