NOVEMBER
16, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 23
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A and PART B
Presentations,
Major Studies, Issues and 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
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
B. Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
R. Blake, Manager, West District
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
R. Hutcheson, Manager Heritage
Planning
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
R. Kendall, Manager, Central
District
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:08 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster
in the Chair. Regional Councillor G.
Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos.15 to 17.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Richard Dainton, Facility Operator I,
Markham Village C.C., Recreation Services, 25 years
Mark Foster, Engineering
Technologist/Inspector, Engineering, 25 years
Martha Neely, Program Coordinator, Markham
Village, Recreation Services, 25 years
Ron Yakeley, Captain, Fire & Emergency
Services, 25 years
Heather Allan, Operations Clerk,
Operations, 20 years
Bob Bell, Recreation Supervisor, Milliken
Mills C.C., Recreation Services, 20 years
Nathalie Orsi, Supervisor, Administration
Development Services, Development Services
Commissioner's
Office, 20 years
Daniel Vincent, Provincial Offences
Supervisor, By-Law & Licensing Division, 20 years
Misbah Irfan, Lead Data Management,
Information Technology Services, 10 years
Ray Johnston, Building Inspector II,
Building Standards, 10 years
Lando Sisti, Building Inspector II,
Building Standards, 10 years
Jerry Arkema, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
David Asals, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Nick Atwell, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Xavier Bracken, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Wilson Chung, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Kevin Comrie, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Kevin Dent, Truck Driver, Operations, 5
years
Michael Fletcher, Waterworks Operator II,
Operations - Waterworks Division, 5 years
Colin Francis, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Robert Garland, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Christopher Haley, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Stuart Hart, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Aaron Hiley, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Jonathan Howard, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Kulendran Karthigesu, Mechanical Plans
Examiner, Building Standards, 5 years
Rob Klassen, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Joe Lanni, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire
& Emergency Services, 5 years
Benny Loughlin, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Claude Maillet, Facility Operator I, Angus
Glen C.C., Recreation Services, 5 years
Rocky Mino, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Richard Mitchell, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Nick Patel, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Steve Servinis, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Elijah Snobel, Facility Operator II,
Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 5 years
Katie Sonnichsen, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Bradley Sterling, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Donald Sutherland, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Don Taylor, Manager, Executive Operations,
CAO's Office, 5 years
Kevin Tsang, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Howie Tse, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Brian Bailey, Recreation Supervisor,
Seniors, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 3 years
Eddy Wu, QMS Controller, Operations -
Waterworks Division, 3 years
2. PRESENTATION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
CHAIR, COUNCILLOR JOHN WEBSTER
(10.0)
Councillor Webster addressed the Committee to express
his heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to Chair the Development Services
Committee meetings and thanked staff for their support throughout this period.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti on behalf of the Members of
Council thanked Councillor Webster for his outstanding and professional job as
the Development Services Committee Chair.
Commissioner Baird on behalf of all the Development
Services staff expressed sincere thanks and presented a water base colour portrait
of Main Street Markham by Ms. Linda Irvine as a token of thanks.
3. REQUEST BY JOHN LARSH AND NANCY LONERGAN-LARSH
FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
4 PADGET PLACE TO 3 PADGET
PLACE (10.15)
Letter Map
Mr. John Larsh addressed the Committee requesting that
his address be changed from 4 Padget Place to 3 Padget Place because he
believes the number 4 will lower the value of his home when he sells it.
The discussion of this item was linked to agenda item
#9, which was brought forward for discussion.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the delegation from Mr. John Larsh be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the request for a change of address from 4 Padget
Place to 3 Padget Place be delegated to staff for approval.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
ITEM #4 - SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 10 111677
20 PETER STREET
CLADDING AND WINDOW ISSUES (16.11)
Letter Staff
Memo Attachment
Councillor Carolina Moretti advised
the Committee that she has obtained legal advice and has been advised that she
does not have a conflict of interest and will speak to this issue.
Mr. Charters Kenny of Legacy Home
Inspections on behalf of the owner addressed the Committee stating that he
believes that the bead joint cladding on part of the heritage house is not the original
historic cladding at 20 Peter Street. He
is requesting permission to remove the beaded profile and replace it with v
joint exterior cladding, similar to that found on the other walls of the
heritage house. He advised that there
has been mould found on some of the beaded profile cladding and that his client
is concerned of potential health issues for his family. Mr. Kenny indicated that they have scheduled a
professional to come in and perform a mould inspection next week.
Staff addressed the Committee and
presented their physical and photographic evidence that supports the staff and
Heritage Markham's recommendation to retain and restore both profiles (v and
bead) of wooden tongue and groove siding at 20 Peter Street. Staff pointed out that this home is a class
"A" under the Heritage Conservation District Plan and that the main
objective is to maintain as much of the original materials as possible.
There was discussion regarding whether
it would be beneficial to obtain a third party peer review to determine whether
the bead joint cladding is the original historic cladding. The Committee suggested that if a peer review
is undertaken that the homeowner would have to pay the associated cost and that
Heritage Staff would identify qualified consultants.
The Committee stated concern with the
precedent that could be set if the owner is permitted to remove the beaded
profile cladding.
The Committee discussed the home
owner's stated concerns regarding mould.
The Committee suggested that Heritage
Staff (and any interested Member of Council) meet with Mr. Kenny on site to try
and resolve the outstanding issues and report back at the November 23, 2010
Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence from Mr. Kirk J. Tobias be received; and,
That the staff memo for 20 Peter Street, Markham Village - Exterior
Cladding, be received; and further,
That the exterior cladding issue at 20 Peter
Street, Markham Village be referred directly to the November 23, 2010 Council
meeting.
CARRIED
5. APPEAL OF VARIANCES AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD -
94 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
(8.0, 10.6)
Mr. Carmen Naccarato addressed the Committee advising that he appealed
the decision of the Committee of Adjustment and the site plan application to
the Ontario Municipal Board and is requesting that Committee support his
position. He provided the Committee
with a history of the minor variance and site plan applications. Mr. Naccarato pointed out that he worked with
Heritage Staff while designing the house.
He believes that he was not treated fairly by the Heritage Markham
Committee.
6. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- november 2, 2010, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held
November
2, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
7. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- november 2, 2010 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public meeting, held November 2, 2010, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
8. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 20, 2010 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held October 20, 2010, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
9. UNIONVILLE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 9, 2010
- october 18, 2010 (10.0)
Sept
9 Oct
18
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee
meeting held September 9, 2010 and
October 18, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
10. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 10, 2010 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held November 10, 2010, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
11. REVIEWING STREET ADDRESSING
CRITERION NUMBER 12 (10.15)
Report Figure
1 Figure
2 Appendix
A Appendix
B
Commissioner Baird addressed the Committee summarizing
the proposed interpretation of criterion number 12 and pointed out that
emergency response services do not have any objections to include odd numbers
in the even numbered addressing sequence for small courts only. He advised that emergency service providers
are still opposed to the transposing of address numbers on longer streets that
have odd and even numbers on opposite sides of the street.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled
“Reviewing Street Addressing Criterion Number 12”, dated November 16, 2010, be
received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to interpret the intent of street
addressing criterion number 12 to permit the inclusion of both odd and even
numbers when assigning addressing in the case of small courts; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
– PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (5.12)
Report Map By-law
Councillor Logan Kanapathi inquired when the traffic
control signals will be installed at the intersection at Riverwalk Drive and
Box Grove By-Pass. Staff advised that
they will consult with the Region of York and report back on the timing of installation
of that intersection.
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the report entitled
“Traffic Control Signals – Proposed By-Law Amendments”, be received; and,
2) That
Schedule 19 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Traffic Control Signals”,
be amended by including the following intersections:
- Brimley Road and Wilclay Avenue / Winston Road
- Bur Oak Avenue and Brunswick Avenue
- Bur Oak Avenue, 140 metres east of The Bridle Walk
- Church Street and Country Glen Road
- Copper Creek
Drive and Bernbridge Road
- Enterprise Boulevard and Rivis Road
- Enterprise
Boulevard and Main Street Unionville; and,
3) That the Schedule 12 of
Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Compulsory Stops”, be amended by
rescinding the stop control at the following intersections:
- Brimley Road
and Wilclay Avenue / Winston Road
- Church Street and Country Glen Road
- Enterprise Boulevard and Main Street Unionville; and,
4) That the amended by-laws shall come into force and effect when
the authorized traffic control signals have been energized; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. APPLICATIONS BY BAYVIEW SUMMIT DEVELOPMENT LTD.
FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
FOR MIXED USE HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
2900 STEELES AVENUE EAST
(N/E CORNER OF STEELES AVE E
AND DON MILLS ROAD)
(OP 07 130802 & ZA 07
110745) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Commissioner Baird summarized the staff
recommendations outlined in the report.
Mr. Bob James, German Mills Residents' Association,
addressed the Committee regarding the applications by Bayview Summit Development
Ltd. and spoke in support of the majority of the staff recommendations. He believes that the staff reference to an
overall density of 1.5 Floor Space Index (FSI) is too high and should not
exceed a 1.0 FSI. Mr. James believes
that there should not be any redevelopment approved prior to obtaining a
professional traffic study that can withstand a peer review.
Mr. Fred Webber, Shops on Steeles Working Group member
addressed the Committee with respect to the applications by Bayview Summit Development
Ltd. and stated his support for the majority of the staff recommendations. He believes that a density of 1.5 FSI is not
appropriate for this area. Mr. Webber
believes that this location has been identified inappropriately under the
Regional Official Plan.
Ms. Marsha Winton, Thornhill resident addressed the
Committee regarding the applications by Bayview Summit Development Ltd. to
address some of the issues raised by the surrounding community. She is concerned with the accessibility and
usability of the proposed outdoor mall for both the seniors and disabled within
the community.
Toronto Councillor David Shiner addressed the
Committee with respect to the applications by Bayview Summit Development Ltd.
and spoke generally in support of the staff recommendations. He is disappointed that after two years of
meetings the applicant has not proposed a reasonable application. Councillor Shiner believes that there is no traffic
capacity and no room for additional density without the delivery of rapid
transit. He pointed out that there is no
sewage capacity for the proposed residential density for this site.
Ms. Eileen Liasi, Thornhill resident addressed the
Committee regarding the applications by Bayview Summit Development Ltd and
stated concerns. She believes that the suggested
density of 1.5 FSI is inappropriate for this location. Ms. Liasi is concerned with the negative
impact this proposal will have on an already traffic congested area. She would like to see an indoor mall in place
of the proposed outdoor strip mall. A
proper traffic study is required, and any development must be phased and linked
to transportation and transit improvements.
Councillor-elect Howard Shore addressed the Committee
with respect to the applications by Bayview Summit Development Ltd and stated
some concerns. He believes that a
density of 1.5 FSI is unsuitable for this location. He is concerned with the proposed phasing. Councillor-elect Shore stated that the
intersection of Don Mills Road and Steeles Avenue already faces severe traffic
congestion and could not support any further residential density. He looks forward to productive discussions
with staff and the applicant. He would
also like to maintain the existing character of this community.
Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning on behalf of the
landowner addressed the Committee and stated that she is in agreement with many
of the staff recommendations. She
advised that the owner would like to continue discussions with staff and
Council.
The Committee requested that Ms. Gatzios elaborate on
what she agrees and disagrees with in the staff report. Ms. Gatzios indicated that the suggestion to distribute
the proposed residential uses across the site is of concern. The phasing being tied into the delivery of infrastructure
requires more discussion and she pointed out that an enclosed mall is not
viable or feasible for the owner.
Commissioner Baird advised that staff have properly
referred to the Regional Plan context.
He indicated that the Region looks to the local municipalities and Town
Growth Management Strategy to establish where the municipality wishes to
promote intensification within the Regional Corridors. The Region also defers to the local Official
Plans in terms of scale and density intensification at those locations. Commissioner Baird pointed out that Town
staff when working toward establishing the Growth Management Strategy did look
Town-wide at opportunities for possible intensification areas, and this site
was identified as an opportunity under the major corridor category. However, it is not locked in to any specific
density or height. The proposed 1.5 FSI
is from the order of magnitude exercise that was prepared to meet the
Provincial and Regional growth forecasts.
The recommendations addressed the need to phase any redevelopment.
The Committee suggested that the staff recommendation needs
to clearly state that Markham Council does not support a specific residential
density of 1.5 FSI. The Committee would
also like to continue discussions with the applicant and try to work through
some of the outstanding issues and concerns.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from Mr. Bob James, Mr. Fred
Webber and Eileen Liasi be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Applications by Bayview Summit Development
Ltd. for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for mixed-use, high-density
residential and commercial development, 2900 Steeles Avenue East (n/e corner of
Steeles Ave E and Don Mills Road), File Nos. OP 07 130802 & ZA 07 110745”
be received only and that the Town of Markham Council not
endorse any specific density at this time; and,
2) That the applications by Bayview Summit Development Ltd. for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be denied as currently
proposed; and,
3) That Council endorse in principle the
built form and planning principles set out in Appendix A to this report and that
the applicant be encouraged to continue to work cooperatively with staff to
revise the development proposal to implement these principles; and,
4) That prior to any redevelopment
of the site, the Commissioner of Development Services report back to Council on a phasing plan for the development of this
site, based on the availability of servicing allocation and linked to the delivery of high order transportation
infrastructure; and,
5) That staff be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board
hearing when scheduled; and,
6) That a negotiating group be established
with the Mayor, the Ward Councillor, staff and the applicant to work through
the outstanding issues and concerns related to their proposal; and further,
7) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. APPROVED REGION OF YORK OFFICIAL PLAN
AND AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
REGION OF YORK OFFICIAL PLAN (10.17)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
Mr. Baird advised the Committee that the Minister of
Municipal Affairs approved the Region's Official Plan with some
modifications. He pointed out that there
is an appeal process and that there have been requests for referral to the
Ontario Municipal Board. He also updated
Committee on Amendment No. 3 to the new Official Plan, dealing with urban
boundaries in the Town of Markham.
There was brief discussion regarding Region Official
Plan Amendment No. 3 and policies in the Official Plan related to the
Buttonville Airport.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the information report dated November 16, 2010,
entitled “Approved Region of York Official Plan and adopted Amendment No. 3 to
the Region of York Official Plan” be received; and,
2) That Staff provide updates to Development Services Committee
on the status of the Region of York Official Plan and Amendment No.3 to the
Region of York Official Plan as they become available.
CARRIED
15. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL
RULAND PROPERTIES INC.
PHASE 1 RETAIL PROGRAMME
SOUTH SIDE OF ENTERPRISE
BOULEVARD
EAST OF BIRCHMOUNT ROAD,
MARKHAM CENTRE
(SC 09 121903) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Randy Peddigrew, Ruland
Properties addressed the Committee and provided some opening remarks regarding
the proposed phase 1 retail buildings at the southeast corner of Birchmount
Road and Enterprise Boulevard.
Mr. Sheldon Levett, Quadrangle
Architects delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Ruland Properties
Inc. phase 1 retail programme. He
pointed out that this will be a walkable and transit oriented community.
The Committee complimented the
applicant on their proposal and requested to see the actual building materials
that will be used prior to the buildings being constructed.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Jones
1) That the Recommendation Report titled “Application for Site
Plan Control Approval Ruland Properties Inc. – Phase 1 Retail Programme” be
received;/and,
2) That
the application for Site Plan Control Approval by Ruland Properties Inc. for
the proposed phase 1 retail buildings be endorsed in principle, subject
to the conditions attached as Appendix A; and,
3) That
Site Plan Control Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban
Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a Site Plan
Agreement. Site Plan Control Approval is
issued only when the Director has signed the site plan; and,
4) That prior to final Site Plan Control Approval, the Owner
provides a release from the Trustee for the Markham Centre Landowners Group
confirming that the applicant has met their obligations to the Group with
respect to these lands; and,
5) That Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove
the Hold (H) provisions on the subject lands upon execution of the Site Plan
Agreement to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and
the Town Solicitor; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. WYKLAND ESTATES INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(19TM-10002)
WEST OF CORNELL CENTRE BLVD.,
SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
(ZA.10-114269 and
SU.10-114270) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report dated November 16, 2010 entitled
“Recommendation Report, Wykland Estates Inc. Applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (19TM-10002), West of Cornell Centre
Blvd, south of 16th Avenue, Cornell Community. File Numbers:
ZA.10-114270 and SU SU.10-114270” be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 1, 2010,
regarding the applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and
implementing Zoning By-law be received; and,
3) That the draft plan of subdivision (19TM-10002) submitted by
Wykland Estates Inc. be draft approved subject to the conditions attached as
Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and,
4) That the application submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. to
amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved and the draft
by-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further
notice; and,
5) That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 130 single
detached units, 70 semi detached units and 198 townhouse units (1250.76
population) be granted to Wykland Estates, subject to written confirmation from
the Trustee of the Cornell Developers Group that servicing allocation is
available from the total 2011/2012 sewer and water allocation previously assigned
to the Cornell Community; and,
6) That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
7) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No
Presale Agreement with owners of 19TM-10002 for the remaining units and such agreement shall be registered
on title, committing the owner not to enter into any agreements of purchase and
sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for the lands until
such time as:
a) the Town of
Markham approves a transfer of servicing allocation to this development that is
not dependent upon the construction of infrastructure; or,
b) i) York
Region has advised in writing that the expected completion of the Southeast
Collector Trunk Sewer project will be within
twelve (12) months.
ii) The
Council of the Town of Markham has allocated adequate available water supply
and sewage servicing capacity to the subject development; or,
c) the Regional Commissioner of Environmental
Services confirms servicing capacity for this development by a suitable alternative
method and the Town of Markham allocates the capacity to this development.
8) That the Owner provide the Town with the required payment of
30% processing fees in accordance with the Town’s applicable Fee By-law; and,
9) That the Region of York be advised of the servicing
allocation for this development; and,
10) That the draft plan approval for plan of
subdivision 19TM-10002 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the
date of issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed
within that period; and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. MULTI-USE PATHWAY CONSULTATION STRATEGY
- TOOGOOD POND TO BOB HUNTER
MEMORIAL PARK (5.7)
Report Attachment
Mr. Brown provided the Committee with a high level
overview of the proposed consultation process.
The Committee suggested that the word
"Pedestrian" be included in the title, as certain sections may be
multi-use and other sections potentially pedestrian only.
The Committee inquired whether the pathway will be at
the north or south end of Bob Hunter Memorial Park. Staff advised that the Environmental
Assessment process will consider all possible options and staff will report
back to Committee. Staff will update the
consultant on the issues raised by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath (preference that the
pathway goes through the south end of the park). Staff pointed out that some work has already
been completed and that it is expected to connect into that.
There was brief discussion with respect to property
acquisition issues.
The Committee suggested the following:
·
Include Warren Rupnarain,
Accessibility Coordinator as part of the target audience for the agency working
group meetings
·
Include Cornell Ratepayers
Association as part of the target audience for the community liason Committee
meetings
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the Multi-Use and
Pedestrian Pathway Consultation Strategy - Toogood Pond to Bob
Hunter Memorial Park be received and endorsed; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. 407 TRANSITWAY ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT REPORT (5.7)
Report Att
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B Att
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E Att
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The Committee discussed the following:
·
Ensure an efficient design that
will best serve the Markham Urban Growth Centres
·
Extend the Environmental
Assessment (EA) study further east from Kennedy Road to Havelock Centre
·
Design criteria and transit
technology
·
Light Rail Transit (LRT) should be implemented
in place of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
·
Potential reconfiguration of the
Markham District Energy building
There was discussion with respect to the Chief
Administrative Officer with the assistance of the Mayor set up a meeting with
the Minister of Transportation, Metrolinx Chair and staff to discuss the
outstanding issues related to the 407 Transitway Environmental Project.
The Committee suggested that this item be referred
directly to the November 23, 2010 Council meeting, and that staff revise the
suggested resolution to reflect Committee comments.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That
the following be referred directly to the November 23, 2010 Council meeting:
2) That the November 16, 2010 report entitled “407 Transitway
Environmental Project Report”, be received; and,
3) That the Ministry of Transportation be requested to defer
filing a notice of completion for the
407 transitway until December 2011 to enable the outstanding issues as outlined
in this report to be finalized; and,
4) That if the Ministry of Transportation proceeds to file the
407 Transitway Environmental Project Report with the Ministry of Environment,
it be endorsed in principle subject to the following revisions/conditions;
·
That the transportation modeling
take account of the full urban density and transit potential of the Urban
Growth Centres, including Markham Centre and Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway;
·
The Environmental Project Report
be amended to provide for consideration of a potential alternative transitway
station at Yonge Street to be outlined by ARUP consultants on behalf of the
Town of Markham, and reviewed by the stakeholders;
·
The Ministry of Transportation
revise the 407 Transitway alignment options in Markham Centre to provide
additional flexibility to facilitate development of the Pan AM pool facility on
the Town owned lands at the S/W corner of YMCA Blvd and Kennedy Road;
·
The Environmental Project Report
be amended to provide for consideration of
alternative transitway alignments and stations in Markham Centre as per
the June 2010 Markham Council resolution (Calthorpe Associates transit
alignment concept) and on the south side of Highway 407;
·
The Transitway stations within
Markham be subject to the Site Plan approval process;
·
The Ministry of Transportation be
requested to consult with area Municipalities in the detail design of the
Transitway;
·
The Ministry of Transportation and
Ontario Realty Corporation be encouraged to implement Transit Oriented
Development at the stations;
·
The Ministry of Transportation or
future transit providers enter into negotiations, and if necessary an
agreement, with the Town of Markham for the operation and management of the 407
transitway stations parking facilities;
·
The Ministry of Transportation
provide a release to Ontario Realty Corporation to allow for an access easement
to the Town of Markham and Magna for the Magna East lands at the S/E corner of
Rodick Road and Hwy 407;
·
The Ministry of Transportation
continue to provide at their cost access to the Magna East Lands east of Rodick
Road including the extension of the Rodick Rd underpass structure;
·
Metrolinx be requested to advance
funds for preliminary design and to pre-build certain sections of the
transitway infrastructure to facilitate development, particularly in Markham
Centre;
·
Metrolinx be requested to advance the timing
of the 407 transitway capital program from Jane St. (Spadina subway) to Kennedy
Road within its Phase One investment plan to be completed within the next 15
years;
·
And that the Ministry of
Transportation and Ontario Realty Corporation conduct the necessary studies to
protect land for a potential Hwy 404/ 407 Transit interface; and,
5) That the Ministry of Transportation be requested to complete
a Transitway Environmental Assessment Study for the 407 Transitway from Kennedy
Road to the Box Grove Mobility Hub; and,
6) That staff report back with an update on the Quebec City to
Windsor Rapid Transit Feasibility study, and that the MTO be requested to
review potential implications to the transitway alignment option if a high
speed corridor is located within the Parkway Belt/Hwy 407 Corridor in a linear
and high speed alignment; and,
7) That staff report back at the preliminary and detailed
design stages with further details, land requirements, financial implications,
potential partnership arrangements, transit oriented development opportunities,
and any required agreements between Stakeholders; and,
8) That the Ministry of Transportation and Ontario Realty
Corporation be requested to finalize the land exchange and financial
arrangements to the satisfaction of Markham District Energy for the
Birchmount/407 plant; and,
9) That the MTO and 407 ETR be requested to review the
feasibility of access and egress ramps at Birchmount Ave; and,
10) The MTO be requested to review with
Markham and adjust the 407 transitway alignment and Rodick Road station layout
concept to reflect a preferred Millar Ave alignment; and,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution; and further,
12) That the Ministry of Transportation,
Ministry of the Environment, Metrolinx Chair, Ontario Realty Corporation,
Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Region of York be advised accordingly;
CARRIED
19. UTILITIES RELOCATION FOR RODICK ROAD PHASE 2
(MILLER AVENUE TO 14TH
AVENUE) AND
RODICK ROAD PHASE 3 (14TH
AVENUE TO ESNA PARK DRIVE) (5.10)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That the report entitled “Utilities
Relocation for Rodick Road Phase 2 (Miller Avenue to 14th Avenue)
and Rodick Road Phase 3 (14th Avenue to Esna Park Drive)” be received; and,
2) That the tendering process for the
relocation of existing utilities for Rodick Road Phase 2 (Miller Avenue to 14th
Avenue) and Rodick Road Phase 3 (14th Avenue to Esna Park),
including design review and construction co-ordination services, be waived in
accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341 Part II, Section 7(2); and,
3) That Staff be authorized to issue
Purchase Orders to the various utility companies for the relocation of their
existing facilities for Rodick Road Phase 2 (Miller Avenue to 14th
Avenue) up to a total value of $300,000.00 exclusive of HST to be funded from the
Rodick Road Reconstruction – Miller Ave. to 14th Ave account #
83-5350-7258-005; and,
4) That Staff be authorized to issue
Purchase Orders to the various utility companies for the relocation of their
existing facilities for Rodick Road Phase 3 (14th Avenue to Esna
Park Drive) up to a total value of $1,300,000.00 exclusive of HST to be funded
from the Rodick Road Extension – Phase 3 account # 83-5350-9300-005; and
further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to take the actions necessary, including the execution of documents, to give
effect to this report.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
20. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 10.6, 8.6)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (f, e and c )
of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter (2:30 PM):
1) Solicitor - client privilege - Appeal of
Variances and Site Plan Approval to Ontario Municipal Board - 94 John Street,
Thornhill
2) Litigation or potential litigation - Minor
Variance OMB Appeal 3028 Bur Oak Avenue A/96/10
3) Acquisition/disposition of land - Property
Acquisition for Rodick Road Phase 2 (Miller Avenue to 14th Avenue)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session
(2:33 PM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 2:33 PM.
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