DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 28, 2011,
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Canada Room
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
PART A
AND PART B
PRESENTATIONS,
MAJOR STUDIES, AND ISSUES AGENDA
REPORT
AGENDA
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
Regional Councillor Gord Landon
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John Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Andy Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Sabrina Bordone, Senior Planner
Ronji Borooah, Town Architect
Rick Cefarrati, Planner II
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
Scott Heaslip, Senior Planner
Catherine Jay, Manager, Urban Design
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Brian Lee, Senior Manager,
Development Engineering &
Transportation
Dave Miller, Manager, East District
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee
Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. in the Canada Room with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
A Moment of Silence was observed for fallen York
Region Police Constable Garrett Styles.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None Declared
1. MOUNT JOY GO STATION
- WEST SURFACE PARKING LOT
EXPANSION AT 9577 MARKHAM ROAD
(10.0)
Presentation
Mr. Dave Kesler, Project Manager, R.J. Burnside &
Associates Limited gave a presentation regarding Mount Joy GO Station - West
Surface Parking Lot Expansion at 9577 Markham Road.
Stephanie Davis, Alan Dick, Hubert Kloda and Nick
Spensieri of GO/Metrolinx, were also in attendance.
Mr. Kelser provided a brief background of the Mount
Joy GO Station, and outlined a business case for the new parking lot. The current modal split at the station (68.8%
by car) points to a demand for more parking on station grounds. Two parking
lots with a total of 809 parking spaces are currently available and are
operating at 103% capacity. An additional 509 spaces will be added in the new
parking lot by the fall of 2011, for a total of 1318 spaces. Current ridership
is 1381 passengers during the AM peak period, with a 2013 forecast of 1619.
Based on current forecasts the parking
lots will be operating at approximately 85% capacity by 2013.
Mr. Kesler gave an overview of the site at 9577 Markham Road
with respect to project scope, soil testing, traffic impacts, and the current
status. Enhanced landscaping and green initiatives will be included during the
design and construction processes. The project is on track to be completed for
the fall of 2011.
The Committee questioned
if riders from Mount Joy will use the Unionville GO Station, creating more
traffic in the local neighbourhood, and how this could be resolved. Nick
Spensieri responded that Town prohibition and enforcement measures are the most
effective methods to deal with infiltration.
Discussions included sustainable
development, oil and grit separators, enhanced infiltration system,
accessibility features, and dark sky friendly lighting. The Committee
questioned the timing for the implementation of electrification of the trains,
full service turn-around runs, and paid parking. It was noted that long-term
planning for parking requirements, such as a parking structure, would be
preferable. It was suggested that consideration be given to joint developments
to utilize road frontage for residential use with stacked parking at the rear.
Mr. Spensieri supported the suggestion that GO/Metrolinx work with the Town to
find alternatives to acres of parking for Markham stations. Staff advised that
the Town is undertaking discussions with GO/Metrolinx on a joint development
study for the Markham Centre Mobility Hub.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the presentation provided by Mr. Dave Kesler,
Project Manager, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited regarding Mount Joy GO
Station - West Surface Parking Lot Expansion at 9577 Markham Road, be received.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAM CENTRE STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
STREET HIERARCHY (10.0)
Presentation
This item was deferred to a meeting in the fall of
2011.
3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 13, 2011, Part A and B
(10.0)
June
13
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held June
13, 2011, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. MILLIKEN MILLS SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 8, 2011 (10.0)
Minutes
The Committee was provided with an update on the
relocation of the Cell Tower at Brimley Road and 14th Avenue. A
meeting had been held with the owner of a nearby plaza, and the owner is
receptive to relocating the tower onto that property. Details and conditions
are being worked out.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1)
That the minutes of the Milliken
Mills Sub-Committee meeting held June 8, 2011, be received for information
purposes; and
2) That the relocation of the Roger’s Cell
Tower from Brimley Road and 14th Avenue, to an alternate property be approved
in principle; and further,
3) That authority for the necessary
approvals regarding relocation of the Cell Tower, be delegated to the Commissioner
of Development Services.
CARRIED
5. MINUTES - PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- June 1, 2011 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the Minutes of the Parking Advisory Committee meeting held June 1,
2011, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
6. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION - DWELLING
10 ROUGE STREET, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
DEMOLITION PERMIT #11 113572
(10.13)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That Council endorse the demolition of the dwelling at 10
Rouge Street located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District
subject to the following condition:
·
The applicant obtain site plan
approval for a replacement dwelling that generally complies with the Markham
Village Heritage Conservation District Plan, and is of a scale and massing
compatible to the neighbourhood, prior to the issuance of the demolition permit;
and,
2) That this matter go to
the Council meeting on June 28, 2011; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. DAVID A. ROBERTSON ENTERPRISES LTD.
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A COMMERCIAL
BUILDING CONTAINING
A BANK AND RETAIL STORE AT
4630 HIGHWAY 7
(ZA 11 116051 & SC 11
117830) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachments
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, David A.
Robertson Enterprises Ltd., Rezoning and site plan applications to permit a
commercial building containing a bank and retail store at 4630 Highway 7, File
Nos: ZA 11 116051 & SC 11 117830”
dated June 28, 2011 be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
submitted by David A. Robertson Enterprises Ltd. for rezoning and site plan
approval to permit a commercial building containing a bank and retail store;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. TRIBUTE (UNIONVILLE) LIMITED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE
COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AT 20 FRED VARLEY
DRIVE
(ZA 11 113101) (10.5)
Report Attachments
Staff noted that this report is to call a statutory
Public Meeting and is not a recommendation report.
J. Paul Morrison spoke in opposition to the proposal
stating concerns for the impact on his view, the water table, traffic, parking,
privacy, shadowing, and attractiveness of the neighbourhood. Mr. Morrison
considered the building design to be too large and modern for a heritage area.
Janice Garel agreed with the statements by Mr.
Morrison and stated concerns for traffic near the school, the water table, and
the general impact on the area.
Jeff Morris, President of the Unionville Ratepayers
Association, advised that meetings had been held with the residents, the Ward
Councillor, and the applicant. Following the applicant’s presentation, a survey
of the residents indicated 90% feel this is a very important issue. The issues
of concern, in descending order of importance are: traffic, design, height, and
large scale. Only 30% are opposed to redevelopment, but they do have concerns
with the specifics of this project.
The Committee recommended the applicant work with the
feedback from the community and consider
making revisions to better suit the residential community, prior to the Public
Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the deputations regarding
the proposed Zoning By-law amendment for 20 Fred Varley Drive by Tribute
(Unionville) Limited, be received; and
2) That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Tribute
(Unionville) Limited, Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a mixed-use
commercial-residential development at 20 Fred Varley Drive, File Number ZA 11
113101,” dated June 21, 2011 be received; and,
3) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application
submitted by Tribute (Unionville) Limited for a Zoning By-law amendment to
permit a mixed-use development at 20 Fred Varley Drive; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. INFORMATION REPORT
UPDATE ON SOUTH UNIONVILLE
PARKLAND ISSUES
BY RAISED AREA RESIDENTS AT
RECENT
PUBLIC MEETING FOR A PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION (10.0)
Report
Staff provided background information. No conclusions
have been made at this point, and a further report will be provided in the
fall.
The Ward Councillor reported on discussions with the
community and identified the need for enhancements to existing parks.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated June 28, 2011 titled “Update on South
Unionville Parkland issue raised by area residents at recent Public Meeting for
a plan of subdivision” be received; and,
2) That staff report back following discussions with the
relevant parties including the Trustee for the Landowner’s Group; and,
3) That discussions include enhancements to existing parks; and
further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. REQUEST TO RELOCATE
TWO HERITAGE DWELLINGS WITHIN
ANGUS GLEN WEST VILLAGE
198 ANGUS GLEN BLVD AND
4073 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
(16.11)
Report Attachment
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled “Request to relocate two
Heritage dwellings within Angus Glen West Village, 198 Angus Glen Blvd and 4073
Major Mackenzie Drive”, dated June 28, 2011, be received; and,
2) That due to the exceptional circumstances resulting from the
grading of Angus Glen Boulevard, Council has no objection to the relocation of
the Eleanor Lynn Casely House located on Lot 67, 65M-4085 to Lot 5, 65M-4241
located at the southwest corner of Angus Glen Boulevard and Major Mackenzie
Drive; and,
3) That the Eleanor Lynn Casely House located on Lot 67,
65M-4085 shall not be relocated to Lot 5, 65M-4241 until a site plan agreement
has been registered for Lot 5 and securities have been posted in the amount of
$100,000; and,
4) The Letter of Credit in the amount of $25,000 secured
through the subdivision agreement (65M-4085) will not be released until a site
plan agreement has been registered for Lot 5, 65M-4241 and the heritage house
has been successfully relocated; and,
5) That Council has no objection to the relocation of the
Stiver Tenant Cottage straddling Lots 7 and 8, 19TM-03004 (Phase 2) to the same
lot as the designated Francis Stiver Farmhouse (Lot 1, 19TM-03004, Phase 2);
and,
6) That both buildings (Eleanor Lynn Casely House and the
Stiver Tenant Cottage) be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act on
their new sites and that heritage easement agreements be secured; and,
7) That as a condition of draft plan approval, the Owner be
required to obtain site plan approval and register a site plan agreement for
the two heritage houses (Stiver Tenant Cottage and Francis Stiver Farmhouse)
proposed on Lot 1, 19TM-03004, Phase 2 and post sufficient securities; and
further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
INC.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION AND
ZONING AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT PLACE OF WORSHIP/COMMUNITY
CENTRE
AT 9642 9TH LINE
(SC 09 129156 & ZA 09
129155) (10.6, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Additional figures and Appendix ‘C’ were provided in
the addendum agenda.
Staff advised that there is a possible land swap being
negotiated with the Region of York. If achieved, a Public Meeting will be
required for the additional land to be added for this use.
The Committee discussed landscaping, parking, the
Heritage House being retained on the property, and the applicant’s appeal of
the Regional Official Plan. If this matter goes to a Public Meeting, the
Committee requested site plans to illustrate the parking areas, landscaping,
and the land swap details. It was requested that consideration be given to
making the church available to the public for meetings and other public uses.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the staff report entitled ‘RECOMMENDATION REPORT’,
Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc., Site Plan Application and Zoning
Amendment to permit a place of worship/community centre at 9642 9th
Line, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider a revision to the
Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 09-129155) submitted by Cornerstone
Christian Community Church Inc., to add adjacent lands currently owned by the
Region of York, for parking purposes for the church site, in the event that the
Region agrees to the conveyance of these lands to the church; and,
3) i) That, in the event the church does acquire adjacent lands
from the Region of York the request to rezone the subject lands from A1- Agricultural One under By-law 304-87
to an appropriate Institutional Zone in By-law 177-96 as amended, be endorsed
in principle and that an amending By-law for the lands currently owned by the
church be finalized and enacted following a supplementary Public Meeting for the purpose of including adjacent lands
owned by the Region of York; or alternatively,
ii) That, in the event the church does not acquire the
adjacent lands owned by the Region of York, that the proposed amendment to the
Town’s Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice;
and,
4) That the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 09-129156)
submitted by Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc. for the lands at 9642
9th Line, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions
attached as Appendix ‘C’; and,
5) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to be issued following execution of
a site plan agreement. Site Plan
Approval is issued only when the Director or designate has signed the plan; and
further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL
APPROVAL
RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE
REMINGTON GROUP)
PHASE 2 RETAIL PROGRAMME
NORTH EAST QUADRANT OF
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD
AND BIRCHMOUNT ROAD, MARKHAM
CENTRE
(SC 11 117165) (10.6)
Report
Attachments
Staff advised that the Markham Centre Advisory
Committee was very impressed with the project
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the Recommendation Report titled “Application for Site
Plan Control Approval Ruland Properties Inc.(The Remington Group) – Phase 2
Retail Programme” be received; and,
2) That
the application for Site Plan Control Approval by Ruland Properties Inc. for
the proposed phase 2 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 or designate has signed the site plan; and,
4) That
Council grant servicing allocation for the 224 residential units within this
project, subject to the Owner providing a release from the
Trustee for the Markham Centre Landowners Group confirming and assigning
available servicing allocation, and confirming that the applicant has met their
financial 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
13. ST.
MAURICE AND ST. VERENA
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
1050 RODICK ROAD, AT HIGHWAY 7
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
FOR A PLACE OF WORSHIP
(SC 11 118788) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Staff provided an
update on issues identified by the Committee at the Public Meeting relating to
the existing warehouse to the north, the shared driveway, access, and phasing. Ben
Quan of QX4 Investments Limited, representing the applicant, advised of
overflow parking arrangements with the property to the north.
Moved by: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the staff report entitled “St.
Maurice and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church, 1050 Rodick Road, Application
for site plan approval for a Place of Worship, File No. SC 11 118788,” be
received; and,
2) That the application be endorsed, in
principle, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report; and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to
the Commissioner of Development Services, or his designate, to be issued
following execution of a site plan agreement (Site Plan Approval is issued only
when the Commissioner has signed the site plan “approved”); and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. UP-DATE
ON COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
HUGHSON DRIVE STUDY AREA [HUGHSON
DRIVE
LUNAR CRESCENT, ANKARA COURT,
POLARIS DRIVE
AND ATHENS DRIVE (WEST END)]
(SD 10 110091) (10.0)
Report Attachment
Staff provided a
brief introduction to this item. Correspondence was provided from:
1) Gordon and Hilary Thursfield, 17
Montgomery Court
2) Anne Chang, 12 Lunar Crescent
3) Gurbux and Paramjit K. Singh, 31
Hughson Drive
4) Anna Wan, 10 Ankara Court
5) Patrick & Catherine Ryan, 25
Hughson Drive
6) Iman, Sam, Merna and Leena Jouri, 43
Hughson Drive
7) John and Valerie Ingram, 29 Hughson
Drive
8) John Olaes, 28 Hughson Drive
Jeremy Tio spoke on
behalf of himself and 33 other residents, in opposition to the proposal to
restrict severances. Although a meeting had been held with the Ward Councillor,
it had been indicated to the residents that there would be more opportunities
for discussion.
John Olaes spoke
in opposition to the proposal, advising that while he currently enjoys his large property, he would like to have the
option to sever in the future.
Sam Jouri spoke in
support of the proposal to maintain the unique large lots, stating that it provides
a good place to live and makes a good investment.
Staff advised that
several community meetings have been held and two options are being presented:
consider the recommendation of the Planning Consultant, to preserve and protect
as a unique, large lot area and not support severances; and, to refer this
matter to the Unionville Subcommittee to continue discussions with a Working
Group of area residents.
The Ward
Councillor reported on comments from the community and advised that most
residents want the option to sever their lots in the future, and that the Town
has to be prepared for the changing times. The Committee referred the item to a
Unionville Sub-Committee Working Group consisting of the Unionville
Sub-Committee, staff, and area property owners.
Moved by: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by:
Councillor Alan Ho
1) That
the correspondence and deputations regarding Hughson Drive Study Area, be
received; and
2) That the Staff report dated June 28,
2011 entitled “INFORMATION REPORT,
Update on Community Consultation, Hughson Drive Study Area [Hughson Drive,
Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) (SD 10
110091)],” be received; and,
3) That the record of the Community
Meeting held by the local Councillor on May 30, 2011, to obtain further input
from area residents, be received; and,
4) That the Draft Zoning By-law
amendments, attached as Appendix ‘B’, to implement the recommendations of the
Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants, be
received; and,
5) That a Unionville
Sub-committee Working Group be established, consisting of the Unionville
Sub-Committee, staff, and area property owners, to consider appropriate zoning
standards for the area; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. CESARONI HOLDINGS LTD.
10761 WOODBINE AVENUE
LOTS 2, 3 AND 4,
REGISTERED PLAN 501
NORTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD IN VICTORIA
SQUARE
APPLICATION
FOR A DEEMING BY-LAW
(DY 11 119623) (10.0)
Report Attachment
The Committee expressed appreciation to the applicant
for cooperating with the Town on this proposal.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That Council enact the By-law attached as Appendix “A” to deem Lots
2, 3 and 4, Registered Plan 501, not to be part
of a registered plan of subdivision; and,
2) That staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. UPDATE REPORT
GEMCROSS DEVELOPMENTS
(CONSTRADA AGGREGATE RECYCLING
FACILITY)
350 RODICK ROAD
(ZA 08 119862) (10.0)
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B Appendix
C Appendix
D
Note: On June 14, 2011, Council requested staff provide an update report regarding
the temporary zoning by-law amendment application to permit the existing
aggregate recycling facility for an additional three years, including legal
advice on the same to the meeting this date.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
reviewed the background of this property and the temporary use issues. Staff have
not been satisfied with environmental reports and strategies requested from the
applicant and are recommending denial of the temporary zoning application. If
the denial is endorsed, the timing and terms of the phase-out requires the
Town’s consideration.
Ernest Bardolz, an area resident, stated he was
encouraged by the comments of the Committee with respect to denying the zoning
extension. Mr. Bardolz referred to discussions from the original approval, relating
to the prior use of the land as a dump, and that cleaning up hazardous
materials on the site would be the responsibility of Constrada. He questioned
the plans to clean up the site, particularly any leakage in proximity to
residential areas.
Staff advised that sites in the area have been cleaned
up to the degree required for the use of the land, and that the Ministry of
Environment standards have been applied.
The Committee noted that it may take up to two years
to remove all the materials from the site, and proposed that an exit date of
December 31, 2011 would be appropriate. Staff were directed to report back in
the fall on the status of the phase-out, and to also give consideration to the
best approach for development of the land.
The Committee referred further discussions to an
in-camera session.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the staff report dated June 28, 2011 entitled “Update
Report, Gemcross Developments, (Constrada Aggregate Recycling Facility), 350
Rodick Road;” be received; and,
2) That the temporary zoning amendment application by Gemcross
Developments (Constrada Aggregate Recycling Facility) to permit the existing
aggregate recycling facility at 350 Rodick Road for an additional three years,
be denied for the reasons outlined in the staff reports dated June 2, 2009 and
June 28, 2011; and,
3) That staff be directed to negotiate terms
with the applicant regarding an exit date no later than December 31, 2012, and
report back to Development Services Committee in the Fall; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(WORLD ON YONGE) 7161 &
7171 YONGE STREET
REGARDING NO-PRESALE AGREEMENT
AND CONDITIONS
OF RELEASE OF PHASE 2
RESIDENTIAL UNITS (10.0)
Memo
Note: On June 21, 2011, Development Services
Committee referred the above subject matter to the meeting this date.
Correspondence was provided on the addendum agenda
from Mr. Ricardo Mashregi, Co-Chair, Grandview Area Residents Association,
dated June 23, 2011.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
provided an update on the TDM measures, advising that the outside occupancy date
for the Phase 2 development is proposed to be October, 2016.
Marion Matthias spoke in opposition, stating concerns
for the precedent that may be set for additional requests for exceptions, and that traffic
congestion will not be properly addressed.
Staff explained statements in the report regarding the
Bus Rail Transit (BRT) with respect to the original conditions making reference
to the BRT or subway for Phase 2 residential. Staff also clarified that the ‘Hold’
will not be removed until the project is ready to be built, subject to
servicing allocation and other approvals to allow for the 2016 occupancy. As
requested by the Committee, the agreements of Purchase and Sale will provide
protection to the purchasers by specifying occupancy no later than December 31,
2016, and will include a warning that there is currently no water and sewer
allocation available.
Bill O’Donnell, representing the applicant, spoke to
the Committee about the developer’s efforts to advocate for the subway. He
thanked the Committee for its support.
The Committee noted this provides a level playing
field for development in Markham. While traffic congestion is a town-wide
problem, solutions in this area involve promoting rapid transit, intensifying
to justify the subway, and appealing to provincial and federal government for
funding. It was requested that the conditions include working with the area
residents to resolve infiltration and speeding traffic in the residential
areas.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That correspondence from
Mr. Ricardo Mashregi, Co-Chair, Grandview Area Residents Association, dated
June 23, 2011, be received; and
2) That the memorandum entitled “Request
by Liberty Development Corp. to lift the residential No Pre-sale Agreement on
Phase 2 of World on Yonge, 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street”, be received; and,
3) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute an amendment to the Site Plan Agreement between Liberty Development
Corp and the Town of Markham applying to 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street (World on
Yonge) dated January 24, 2011 as follows:
·
To incorporate clauses addressing
the transportation mitigation measures set out in Appendix A to this memo;
·
That the owner post securities, to
the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, relating to the implementation
of these measures;
·
To work with
the Grandview Area Residents Association and the community to incorporate
measures to reduce infiltration and speeding in the area; and
4) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute an amendment to the No Pre-sale Agreement between Liberty
Development Corporation and the Town of Markham, applying to the Phase 2
portion of the development to prohibit only the sale of units with an Outside
Occupancy Date later than December 31, 2016; and,
5) That the amendment to the Site Plan
Agreement be executed in advance of, or concurrently with, the amendment to the
No Pre-sale Agreement; and further,
6) That staff be authorized to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 21, 2011, Part A and Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and Part B, held
June 21,
2011, be confirmed.
CARRIED
19. MARKHAM
LIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 21, 2011 (16.24)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the
Markham Live Committee meeting held June 21, 2011, be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
20. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- March 21, 2011 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held March 21,
2011, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
21. MINUTES
- MARKHAM CENTRE ADVISORY GROUP
- February 24, 2011
- April 28, 2011 (16.34)
Feb.
24 Apr.
28
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Markham Centre Advisory Group meeting held
February 24,2011 and April 28, 2011, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
22. MARKHAM SPONSORSHIP
TOUR DE GREENBELT (7.6)
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath provided correspondence from Rouge Park
requesting funding for the ‘Tour de Greenbelt’ event.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the Town of Markham donate $1,000 towards
“Tour de Greenbelt”, a Rouge Park event to be held September 17, 2011.
CARRIED
23. MARKHAM DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING
TRACK (13.6)
Councillor Colin Campbell provided an update regarding the Markham
District High School track issue and advised that he will be requesting Council
send another letter, at the Council Meeting this date.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:05 PM.
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