MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
September
16, 2008
Meeting No. 21
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. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
P. Wokral, Planner II
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
Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with
respect to Heritage Markham Committee Minutes (Item # 4 on Development Services
Agenda), as her son lives on Peter Street and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Chris Bird, Manager, Plans
Review, Building Standards, 25 years
Kevin Gamble, Licensed
Fleet Technician, Operations, 20 years
Richard Gonsalves, Waterworks
Operator II, Operations, 20 years
Biju Karumanchery, Manager,
Development East, Planning & Urban Design, 20 years
Gary Sellars, Senior
Planner, Planning & Urban Design, 20 years
Mike Gottlieb, Alarm Room
Supervisor, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Dean Schneider, Records
Clerk, Clerk's, 15 years
Brian Barnes, Facility
& Art Collections Services Collections Coordinator,
Culture
Services, 10 years
George Birtig, District
Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Norm Dupuis, Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 10 years
Shawn Hermans, Program
Coordinator, Recreation Services, 10 years
John Murphy, Facility
Operator II, Recreation Services, 10 years
Sean Torrington, Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Stacia Muradali, Planner
II, Planning & Urban Design, 5 years
Sandra Skelcher, Senior
Financial Analyst, Financial Services, 5 years
Mansoor Ali, Senior Development Engineer, Engineering, 3 years
Renee Chong, Senior Capital
Works Engineer, Engineering, 3 years
Valantina Gharibo, Administrative
Assistant, Human Resources, 3 years
Huyen Hare, Business
Development Officer, Economic Development, 3 years
Mike Klein, Facilty
Operator III, Recreation Services, 3 years
Oliver Kollmar, Building
Inspector II, Building Standards, 3 years
Alex Moore, Manager,
Purchasing, Financial Services, 3 years
George Paraskevakos, Building
Inspector I, Building Standards, 3 years
Mike Savoie, Facility
Operator II, Recreation Services, 3 years
Andrea Tang, Manager,
Financial Planning, Financial Services, 3 years
Dan Tesanovic, Waterworks
Operator II, Operations, 3 years
Peter Wokral, Planner II, Planning
& Urban Design, 3 years
Sara Yeung, Tax Policy
Agent, Financial Services, 3 years
Philip Zhang, Engineering
Design Assistant, Asset Management, 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 17, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held June 17,
2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- June 17, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 17, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 11, 2008
- July 8, 2008
- August 13, 2008 (16.11)
June
11 July
8 August
13
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on June 11, 2008, July 8, 2008 and
August 13, 2008 be received.
CARRIED
5. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 18, 2008
- August 20, 2008 (16.39)
June
18 August
20
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on June
18, 2008, and
August 20, 2008 be received.
CARRIED
6. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- May 12, 2008 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held on May 12, 2008, be received.
CARRIED
7. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 24, 2008
TO AUGUST 1, 2008
(10.0)
Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of May 24, 2008 to August 1, 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
8. DELEGATED
APPROVALS REPORT
(10.0)
Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
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 September 16, 2008; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. U486
BUILDERS INC. – METRUS PROPERTIES
DEEMING BY-LAW FOR PART OF
BLOCKS 2, 3, AND 4
ON PLAN 65M-2843, BEING PARTS
18, 26, AND 38
ON REFERENCE PLAN 65R-22443,
(MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS 7635 AND
7675
WITH 7677 MARKHAM ROAD)
(DY 08-121258)
(10.0)
Report Attachments
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report dated September 16, 2008
entitled “U486 Builders Inc. – Metrus Properties, Deeming By-law for Part of
Blocks 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 65M-2843, being parts 18, 26, and 38 on Reference
Plan 65R-22443, (municipally known as 7635 and 7675 with 7677 Markham Road),”
be received; and,
That Council enact a By-law to deem Part of Blocks 2,
3, and 4 on Plan 65M-2843, being parts 18, 26, and 38 on Reference Plan
65R-22443, (municipally known as 7635 and 7675 with 7677 Markham Road) to no
longer be blocks on a registered plan of subdivision, and to allow the
construction of a retail building with two units and to create a single parcel
of land; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. YORK
HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT AN ASSISTED LIVING
RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
AT 380 CHURCH STREET
(ZA 08-116099)
(10.5)
Report Attachments
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated September 16, 2008 entitled
“Preliminary Report, York Health Care Developments Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment
Application to permit an assisted living retirement residence at 380
Church Street” be received; and,
That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory
Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment application;
and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. 2008
THIRD QUARTER UPDATE OF THE
STREET NAME RESERVE LIST
(10.14)
Report Attachments
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Development
Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the third
quarter of 2008, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the September
16th, 2008 staff report.
CARRIED
12. MICHAEL
CHIAVATTI CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
CONSISTING
OF 4 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT 4954 14TH AVENUE.
(ZA 07 128530)
(10.5)
Report Attachments
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report
entitled “Preliminary Report:
Michael Chiavatti Construction Limited. Application to amend the zoning
by-law to permit a phased residential development consisting of 4 single
detached residential dwellings, 4954 14th Avenue (ZA 07 128530) be
received; and,
That a Public Meeting be
held to consider the zoning amendment application (ZA 07
128530); and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. CONSTRUCTION
OF MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
(5.0)
Report Attachments
The Committee enquired about an Information Meeting to
discuss the Roseway/9th Line intersection. Staff confirmed further public consultation will
be scheduled in coordination with the Ward Councillor and Council will be
advised. Staff advised that
sustainability and green building measures will be outlined at the site plan
approval stage.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the September 16, 2008 report entitled “Construction of
Markham Stouffville Hospital Infrastructure”, be received; and,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute
construction agreement(s) in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative
Officer and the Town Solicitor with Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), to
enable MSH to pre-build civil works (storm sewers, municipal roads, etc.) in
advance of the site plan agreement for the hospital expansion; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. BELL
MOBILITY INC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
TO
PERMIT A 32 METRE SLIMLINE
MONOPOLE
WITH ASSOCIATED SHELTER AT
7452 REESOR ROAD
(SC 08-114023)
(10.6)
Report Attachments
Mr. Andrew Pask, Manager, Municipal Affairs Real
Estate Services, Bell Mobility Inc., addressed the Committee advising that a
12X12 brick structure will be constructed on site. The bricks on the structure will match the
bricks of the Rouge Valley
Mennoite Church. The structure has an air conditioning unit to
ensure the electronic equipment remains cool.
Mr. Pask also advised that there will be planting (willow trees and
cedars) around the structure.
Staff advised that the site plan approval is
conditional upon the submission of a landscape plan.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report dated September 16, 2008, entitled
Bell Mobility Inc. Telecommunications Tower Site Plan Control Application to
permit a 32 metre slimline monopole with associated shelter at 7452 Reesor Road”
be received; and,
That the deputation by Mr. Andrew
Pask, Manager, Municipal Affairs Real Estate Services, Bell Mobility Inc.,
regarding the proposed slimline telecommunications tower, be received; and,
That the application for site plan approval be
endorsed in principle, subject to the following conditions:
- That the
owner submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town
and authorized public agencies, including the TRCA to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services;
- That Industry
Canada and the Region of York be advised, in writing, of this approval and
that this approval is with respect to this location only;
- That Bell
Mobility is responsible for all matters related to grading, utility
location, external approvals, engineering, structural design, etc.;
- That a
landscape plan, prepared by a landscape architect having O.A.L.A.
membership, be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning
and Urban Design;
- That a
building permit be obtained from the Town; and
- That site
plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three years commencing
September 16, 2008, should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and further,
That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
MEMORIAL GARDENS (ONTARIO)
LTD.
THE JOHN RAMER HOUSE AND BARN
6278 19TH AVENUE
(16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Commissioner J. Baird provided the Committee with some
background information advising that Council had previously given notice of its
intention to designate the John Ramer House and Barn at 6278
19th Avenue. He also advised that the matter of
designation was dealt with at a hearing of the Conservation Review Board and
the Board’s findings were in support of Council’s position to designate these structures.
Mr. W. T. Barlow, Fasken MArineau DuMoulin LLP,
addressed the Committee regarding the proposed By-law to designate the John Ramer
House and Barn at 6278 19th
Avenue requesting that the By-law not be enacted
and the matter be referred back to staff.
Mr. Barlow submitted a package of materials to the Committee that
indicated the reasons why the By-law should not be enacted. He advised the Committee that the applicant
is prepared to have further discussion with Town staff with respect to the John
Ramer House and Barn.
The Committee requested some clarification regarding
the “Agreement and Undertaking between Memorial Gardens Canada Limited and The
Corporation of the Town of Markham”
(the Agreement). Mr. Barlow spoke to the
terms of the Agreement and timing in relation to the decision of the
Conservation Review Board released on July
11, 2008.
The Committee discussed the importance of protecting
these buildings.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Development Services
Committee resolve into an in camera session to discuss a legal matter regarding
the designation of the John Ramer House and Barn located at 6278 19th
Avenue (9:57 AM).
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session
(10:31 AM)
CARRIED
16. MARKHAM
CENTRE EAST PRECINCT PLAN
AND MOBILITY HUB DESIGN
(10.0)
Report Attachments
Commissioner J. Baird advised the Committee that this
report is to seek authorization to engage consultants to assist in updating the
East Precinct Plan and Mobility Hub concept and the Markham Centre
Transportation Study.
The Committee suggested that the scope of the review
is a broader than only the East Precinct Plan and the title should reflect
that.
Staff confirmed that they are pursuing with the Sports
Facility to meet the needs of the Markham
residents and the Canadian Sports Council, and that the CSIO proposal is not
dependant on the Pan Am Games bid.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the staff report dated September 16, 2008 titled “Markham
Centre East Precinct and Mobility Hub Design” be received; and,
That Council authorizes staff to retain Urban Strategies, on a
preferred supplier basis to undertake a conceptual design for the Markham Centre Review - East Precinct Plan and prepare a
Mobility Hub Concept Plan in consultation with interested agencies and affected
land owners in the amount of $46,850.00; and,
That a contingency amount of $4,685.00
exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional costs and that the
Director of Planning
and Urban Design be authorized to approve expenditure of this
contingency amount up to the specified limit; and,
That a new 2008 Planning
Capital Budget be established entitled “Markham Centre Review
-East Precinct Plan and Mobility Hub Concept Plan”
for a total amount of $51,535.00 to be funded from the Development Charges
Reserve (90% / $46,381.50) and tax-funded Capital Contingency 44-6900-6395-005
(10% / $5,153.50); and,
That
IBI Group Ltd be retained on a preferred supplier basis for additional
transportation analysis associated with the update of the Markham Centre
Transportation Study and work associated with the revised Markham
Centre Review -East Precinct and Mobility Hub Concept Plan to a
maximum of $114,400 (inclusive of $10,400 in contingencies); and,
That the Engineering Department Capital Account 083-5350-8471-005 (Markham Centre Traffic
Study Update) be increased by $ 59,128.00 and funded from the Development
Charges Reserve; and,
That the tendering process for the above
awards be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part 11,
Section 7 (1) which states “When any of the following conditions apply, the
Treasurer and the Manager of Purchasing may, in consultation with the
appropriate Director, negotiate a contract for the supply of goods and services
without a competitive process, which shall be submitted to the Chief
Administrative Officer for approval...
(c) when the extension of an existing contract
would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and,
That staff up-date Council following the
Developer/Transportation Agency Roundtable Workshop scheduled for October to
discuss the Mobility Hub Concept Plan; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. HIGHWAY
404 NORTH SECONDARY PLAN
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
(5.7 & 5.10)
Report Attachments
Staff advised this report is to move forward with
transportation network improvements to meet the needs of the new employment
area.
Mr. A. Brown, Director of Engineering, recommended
amending the recommendation from “establish cost sharing principles with the
Region of York and the local municipalities” to “confirming Ministry of
Transportation funding commitments.”
The Committee discussed the need to widen 19th
Avenue to accommodate future development abutting
such. Committee was advised all options
will be considered as part of the Class EA Study. The Committee suggested looking at increasing
the modal split, and pursuing Travel Demand Management initiatives.
Staff advised that the town wide study and a status update of Employment Lands is
underway and preliminary findings will be presented to the Development Services
Committee by the consultant in the Fall 2008.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the September 16, 2008 report entitled “Highway 404 North
Secondary Plan Transportation Improvements” be received; and,
That the Region of York be requested to assume 19th
Avenue between Highway 404 and Woodbine Avenue in the Town of Markham into the
Regional road system; and,
That the Region of York be requested to commence the
Class Environmental Assessment process for the widening and reconstruction of
19th Avenue between Highway 404 and Woodbine Avenue, including the
jog elimination at Woodbine Avenue; and,
That the Region of York be
requested to work with Town of Markham to examine transportation demand
management and transit options to increase the modal split; and,
That the Minister of Transportation, Ontario be
requested to commence discussions with the Region of York, the Town of Markham
and the Town of Richmond Hill to:
(a)
set out a time table for the Class
Environmental Assessment, design and implementation of a new Highway 404
interchange at 19th Avenue, and
(b)
confirm
Ministry of Transportation funding commitment; and,
That Staff be authorized to participate if necessary
as a joint proponent in the Class Environmental Assessment process, preliminary
design and property acquisition of the Hwy 404 Interchange and 19th
Avenue reconstruction subject to budget approval; and,
That Staff report back to Council as to the status of
the 19th Avenue interchange and 19th Avenue
reconstruction including ownership, funding, scheduling, property requirements
and agreements; and,
That a copy of this report be forwarded to the
Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation,
Kathleen Lewellyn-Thomas, Commissioner of Transportation
and Works, the Regional Municipality of York and Italo Brutto, Commissioner, Engineering
and Public Works, the Town of Richmond Hill for information and necessary
actions; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
18. STEELES
AVENUE AND 9TH LINE
SECOND UPDATE ON
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL
JUSTIFICATION (5.12.1)
Memo
Staff advised that they have requested the City of Toronto
undertake their next survey of traffic warrants in November 2008. Staff also advised they expect the warrants
to be met late 2008/early 2009 however, don’t have a commitment from Toronto
as to timing of construction when the warrants are met. Staff
advised that City of Toronto is currently
only prepared to look at additional signage for safety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the memo dated July 17, 2008 from the Director of Engineering providing
the status of the traffic control signals for the intersection of Steeles
Avenue and 9th Line be received.
CARRIED
19. RAMPS
AT NINTH LINE AND
DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY (5.10)
Letter
With regard to additional ramps at the northbound
Ninth Line to eastbound 407 ETR ramp and northbound Donald
Cousens Parkway to eastbound and westbound 407 ETR
currently do not support a business case for their construction at this time.
Staff advised that the Region of York will be in a
better position to submit a cost/benefit analysis for the northbound Donald
Cousens Parkway to westbound Hwy 404 when the
schedule for the opening of the balance for the Donald
Cousens Parkway (14th
Avenue to 407 Highway) is finalized.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the letter dated July 8, 2008 from the 407 ETR
advising the approval from the Board to the construction of a new loop ramp
from northbound Ninth Line to westbound 407 ETR, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
20. YONGE
SUBWAY EXTENSION
- RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT AND
STATIONS (10.0)
Regional Councillor J. Jones stated concerns with the
proposed six station strategy and major hub station location that it may not be
in the best interest for the Town of Markham.
Mayor F. Scarpitti agreed to compose a memo or letter requesting that detailed
analysis of the Yonge Subway Alignment and station location options at the
Richmond Hill/Langstaff Centre Hub continue.
21. 105 GRANDVIEW AVENUE (5.7)
Deputy Mayor J. Heath advised that at 105
Grandview Avenue a new house is under construction
and the lot contains an old 70’ or 80’ oak tree. He asked staff to review the provisions of
the Tree By0law pertaining to Building Permit Applications.
22. GREENBELT COUNCIL (10.0)
Councillor J. Webster congratulated Councillor E.
Shapero for her appointment to the Greenbelt Council.
23. LIBRARY BOARD (16.0)
Deputy Mayor J. Heath suggested that the item “Library
Board – Personnel matters” be added to the September 22, 2008 General Committee agenda.
24. IN-CAMERA ITEMS (8.0, 16.11)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Development Services Committee resolve into an
in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matters (11:15 AM):
(1) APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
DESCISION
- JAYSID
CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(2) RELOCATION OF THE THOMAS BRUELS HOUSE TO
MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES - FINANCIAL CAPABILITY OF APPLICANT/LOT SELECTION
(3) DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
MEMORIAL GARDENS (ONTARIO)
LTD.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (11:35
AM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:40 AM.