MINUTES
FEBRUARY
17, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 5
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
Absent
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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 and Fire Services
R. Blake, Manager, West District
R. Borooah, Town Architect
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:03 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional
Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No.1.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. MILNE
PARK TRAIL (6.3)
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering delivered a
PowerPoint presentation providing an update with respect to the Milne Dam
Conservation Area multi-use pathway. He
advised the Committee that a Public Information Meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 19, 2009.
The Committee suggested including the financial
summary at the Public Meeting.
There was discussion regarding the preferred multi-use
pathway alignments and the Committee suggested considering a connection down Sarah
Jane Court.
Staff advised that the drawings can be modified to show that at the
Public Information Meeting and that the entire connection to the east requires
further review. The Committee inquired
about the lands to the south, adjacent to Highway 407, in relation to the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority. Staff
advisedthat they will follow up on the ownership and partnership agreement for those
lands.
The Committee discussed the permeable materials being
considered for the pathways. The
Committee stated concerns that crushed limestone may not be a friendly material
for cyclists. The Committee also stated
concerns for the environmentally sensitive lands throughout the park and wanted
to ensure that these lands are protected.
There was discussion regarding accessibility (eg wheelchairs, scooters)
and staff advised that there are certain issues regarding accessibility such as
steep slopes.
Mr. Tupper Wheatley, Milne Park Conservation
Association, addressed the Committee regarding the Milne Park Trails and stated
his opposition to the proposed watercourse crossing. He stated concerns with the proposed gravel
pathway because it would be a very narrow path and any run off would end up in
the river. He suggested that staff
consider the following:
·
Have counts and surveys done on
the number of cyclists currently using the existing paths and that would use
the proposed pathways
·
Formal pathways may lead to
informal pathways and potentially increase the amount of litter and vandalism
throughout the park
·
A three season monitoring as
suggested in the draft Environmental Policy Review study report
Staff advised that there are currently no statistics
available regarding the number of people and cyclists using the paths. Staff suggested by educating the public you
can minimize the issues such as litter and vandalism. Staff will follow up with the planner and
consultant regarding the draft Environmental Policy Review study report.
Ms. Shelley Bourne,
Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association, addressed the Committee regarding the
Milne Park Trails stating her opposition.
She believes that the informal pathways that already exist are
sufficient and are already being used by the public. Ms. Bourne stated concerns with the proposed
bridge at the end of Milne Lane
and the potential increase of parked cars on the residential streets and lane
ways. She suggested that bike lanes
should be along arterial roads such as Highway 7 not through the park.
Mr. Glen Baron,
251 Helen Avenue,
addressed the Committee with respect to the Milne Park Trails stating his
support of the proposed pathways. He
would like to ensure it is accessible to everyone.
The Committee thanked the residents for their comments
and/or concerns and indicated that they look forward to the discussions at the
Public Information Meeting. The
Committee pointed out the importance of having the proper connectivity of an
integrated cycle path system throughout the Town of Markham.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the presentation provided by Mr. Alan Brown,
Director of Engineering regarding the Milne Park Trail, be received.
CARRIED
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 3, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held February 3,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- February 3, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held February 3, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 14, 2009 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on January
14, 2009, be
received.
CARRIED
5. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 21, 2009 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on January
21, 2009,
be received.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 14, 2009 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the minutes of the Markham Public
Art Advisory Committee meeting held on January 14, 2009, be
received;
CARRIED
7. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- November 10, 2008 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held on November 10, 2008, be received.
CARRIED
8. UNIONVILLE
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARKHAM CENTRE
- January 20, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the minutes of the
Unionville Sub-Committee - Markham Centre meeting held on
January 20, 2009, be received.
CARRIED
9. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 11,
2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2008 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That Committee receive the report
entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of October 11, 2008 to December 31, 2008” and
direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined
in the report; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. YONGE
STREET CORRIDOR - STREETSCAPING
(FILE MI 526) (10.0)
Report
Staff advised that the purpose of this report is to
request that the Region of York go back and review the proposed streetscape design
along Yonge Street
in concurrence with the subway extension to ensure a uniform look and to ensure
that it is pedestrian friendly. Staff
also advised that the City of Vaughan
has passed a similar resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the Development Services Commission Report entitled
“Yonge Street Corridor – Streetscaping”, dated February 17, 2009, be received;
and,
2) That Council approve the following resolution addressing
streetscaping on Yonge Street:
a) Whereas the Region of York has identified the
Yonge Street corridor as a high priority for investment in high-order transit;
and,
b) Whereas the cost-effectiveness of public
transit depends on high levels of transit ridership, and ridership levels depend
on an urban environment which is attractive, pedestrian-friendly and
complementary to the transit service in terms of densities, built form, roadway
design and streetscaping; and,
c) Whereas the detailed design of Yonge Street
transit facilities is expected to begin early in 2009; and,
d) Whereas reconstruction of a significant part
of the Yonge Street right of way will provide an opportunity to incorporate
streetscape improvements during construction of the transit facilities; and,
e) Whereas a comprehensive and detailed
streetscape study for the Yonge Street Corridor is required to present the
desired vision for the corridor and to coordinate and direct streetscape
improvement projects; and,
f) Whereas the Region of York has the authority
to coordinate and implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement program for
the Yonge Street corridor; and,
g) Therefore be it resolved that the Council of
the Town of Markham requests that the Region of York commit funding in its 2009
budget to a comprehensive and detailed streetscape study (including an
implementation and funding strategy) for the Yonge Street corridor north of
Steeles Avenue, and expedite initiation of the study to ensure its completion
and implementation in coordination with the construction of subway-related
works, in consultation with the Town of Markham, City of Vaughan and Town of
Richmond Hill; and,
3) That the resolution be forwarded to
York Region, the City of Vaughan, and the Town of Richmond Hill; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. DILAWRI
GROUP OF COMPANIES
APPLICATION TO AMEND THE
ZONING BY-LAW
TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL PARKING
FOR THE
EXISTING MARKHAM HONDA AND
MARKVILLE FORD CAR DEALERSHIPS
7 & 13 MAIN STREET
UNIONVILLE SOUTH,
8005 KENNEDY ROAD, AND PART OF
LOT 1, PLAN 2196
(ZA 08 129192) (10.5)
Report Attachments
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the staff report entitled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Dilawri
Group of Companies. Application to amend the zoning by-law to permit additional
parking for the existing Markham Honda and Markville Ford car dealerships, 7
& 13 Main Street Unionville South, 8005 Kennedy Road and Part of Lot 1,
Plan 2196 (ZA 08 129192),” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 08 129192) submitted by
the Dilawri Group of Companies;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. DELEGATED
APPROVALS REPORT (10.0)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) 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 February 17, 2009; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. STATUS
REPORT
TIMES GROUP INC. (FORMER
LONSMOUNT LANDS)
HIGHWAY 7 PRECINCT PLAN STUDY
(SU 07 133313 AND ZA 07 133350)
(10.0)
Report Attachments
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report dated February 17, 2009 entitled “STATUS REPORT, Times
Group Inc. (formerLonsmount lands), Highway 7 Precinct Plan Study,” be received.
CARRIED
14. INTERIM
STATUS REPORT
GEMCROSS DEVELOPMENTS
(CONSTRADA AGGREGATE RECYCLING
FACILITY)
350 YORKTECH DRIVE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE EXISTING
AGGREGATE RECYCLING FACILITY
FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS
(ZA-08-119862) (10.5)
Report Attachments
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the staff report dated February
17, 2009 entitled “INTERIM STATUS REPORT; Gemcross Developments (Constrada
Aggregate Recycling Facility); 350 Rodick Road; Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit the
existing aggregate recycling facility for an additional three years,” be
received.
CARRIED
15. ROUGE
PARK IMPLEMENTATION
TASK FORCE REPORT - STAFF
COMMENTS (10.0)
Report Attachments
The Committee stated concerns with respect to the Reesor
Road parcel owned by the Ontario Realty
Corporation and whether it will remain for employment uses. Staff confirmed that their position is in
support of employment uses for that area.
Ms. Debra Lapp, 7284
Reesor Road, addressed the Committee regarding the
Rouge Park Implementation Task Force (RPITF) Report and thanked staff and the
Committee for all their work. She looks
forward to the future Public Meetings and would like to be part of the
process. She supports the recommendation
of RPITF that all publicly owned residential properties in Greater Rouge Park be
privatized.
Ms. Bernadette Manning, 8119
Reesor Road, addressed the Committee regarding the
RPITF report and thanked staff and the Committee for all their work. She believes that the prime agriculture lands
and Heritage homes need to be protected.
Ms. Manning hopes that everyone will work together to build sustainable
communities in the east end of Markham.
The Committee thanked staff for their excellent work
and suggested that the workshop take place in March 2009. Staff advised that they will need to
coordinate with Members of Council and are awaiting comments back from the
various stakeholders and agencies. Staff
will follow up on the date of the workshop.
Mr. Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park Alliance, addressed
the Committee and indicated his support for the majority of the points raised
in the RPITF report. He advised that the
park needs to consider the main objectives which are to protect the watersheds
and agricultural lands. Mr. Wells said
that they will be setting up meetings with farmers to re-visit the area site by
site. He encouraged the Committee to
complete their position on agriculture.
Mr. Wells stated that they want to work together.
The Committee requested that staff go back, and where
appropriate, indicate where Council has already taken a position to avoid
duplication.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Whereas the Rouge Park Implementation Task Force
report dated November 25, 2008 was received by Council on December 16, 2008;
and,
Whereas Council authorized the circulation of the Task
Force report, and invited comments from agencies, boards, adjacent
municipalities and the Provincial and Federal Governments; and,
Whereas Council also requested Town staff to provide
comments on the Rouge Park Implementation Task Force Final Report; and,
Therefore be it resolved;
1) That the staff report entitled “Rouge
Park Implementation Task Force Report – Staff Comments” dated February 17, 2009
be received; and,
2) That the Town staff comments, along with
comments to be received from other agencies, boards, adjacent municipalities
and the Provincial and Federal Governments, be considered by Council at a
future workshop to discuss comments received, and next steps in dealing with the Rouge
Park Alliance and other stakeholders, including provision for
obtaining public input; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
16. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 10.3 & 10.5)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matters (10:54AM):
1) LITIGATION MATTER - MINOR VARIANCE
APPEAL TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - 20 HEDGEWOOD DRIVE
2) LITIGATION MATTER - 1691126 ONTARIO
INC. FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 7161 & 7171 YONGE
STREET, PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (12:04 PM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:05 PM.