Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 9
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Live streamed
Roll Call
  • Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  • Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  • Regional Councillor Joe Li
  • Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  • Councillor Keith Irish
  • Councillor Ritch Lau
  • Councillor Reid McAlpine
  • Councillor Karen Rea
  • Councillor Andrew Keyes
  • Councillor Amanda Collucci
  • Councillor Juanita Nathan
  • Councillor Isa Lee
Regrets
  • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Staff
  • Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
  • Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human Resources
  • Bryan Frois, Manager of Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
  • Eddy Wu, Acting Commissioner, Community Services
  • Stephanie DiPerna, Director, Building Standards
  • Giulio Cescato, Director of Panning & Urban Design
  • Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
  • Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
  • Darryl Lyons, Deputy Director, Planning & Urban Design
  • Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
  • Erica Alligood, Election & Committee Coordinator
  • Evan Manning, Senior Heritage Planner

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1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:31 AM with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. 

3.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

3.1
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 21, 2023 (10.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Services Public Meeting - March 21, 2023.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Alan Ho
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    1. That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held March 21, 2023, be confirmed.
    Carried

3.2
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 21, 2023 (10.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - DSC_Mar21_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Alan Ho
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held March 21, 2023, be confirmed
    Carried

4.
PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations. 

5.
DEPUTATIONS

 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

7.
PETITIONS

 

8.
CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

 

8.1
RECOMMENDATION REPORT -  REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION – ADDITION TO TORONTO LADIES GOLF CLUBHOUSE, 7859 YONGE STREET, THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.7859 Yonge St Partial Demolition.pdf
  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled “Request for Demolition – Addition to Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse, 7859 Yonge Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District”, be received; and,
    2. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing non-heritage addition to the Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.2
REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION – COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 147A MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WARD 3 (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.Request for Demolition, 147A Main St Unionville.pdf
  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Request for Demolition – Commercial Building, 147A Main Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District, Ward 3”, be received; and,
    2. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the Commercial Building at 147A Main Street, as per Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, 
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3
RECOMMENDATION REPORT - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH – PROPERTY LISTED ON THE MARKHAM HERITAGE REGISTER – SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLING AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, 10508 WARDEN AVENUE, WARD 2 (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT – Notice of Intention to Demolish – 10508 Warden Avenue, Ward 2.pdf
  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Demolish – Property Listed on the Markham Heritage Register – Single-Detached Dwelling and Accessory Buildings, 10508 Warden Avenue, Ward 2,” be received; and,
    2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on March 8, 2023 to not object to the proposed demolition subject to the advertising of the existing buildings for relocation or salvage by others (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and,
    3. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing single-detached dwelling and accessory buildings at 10508 Warden Avenue subject to the owner advertising of the availability of the buildings for relocation or salvage by others; and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

9.
REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

 

9.1
RECOMMENDATION REPORT -  PROPOSED DESIGNATION 26 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, WARD 1 (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1.pdf

Giulio Cescato, Director, Planning & Urban Design, introduced this item, advising that this application was before the Heritage Markham Committee in November of 2022. Mr. Cescato advised that Staff are recommending that the property not be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and introduced Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning, advising that he was available for questions.

Valerie Burke, Deputant, expressed opposition to the Staff recommendation and support for the designation of 26 Langstaff Road. Ms. Burke also suggested that the City request that the Province undertake further protection and maintenance to prevent further degradation of the building.

Barry Nelson, Deputant, representing the Thornhill Historical Society, expressed opposition to Staff recommendation and support for the designation of 26 Langstaff Road. Mr. Nelson provided some historical background of the area and subject property and expressed that cultural assets can foster social stability for current and future residents.

The Committee amended the recommendation to support designation of 26 Langstaff Road.

  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1,”, be received; and,
    2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on November 9, 2022 in support of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and,
    3. That the deputations made by Valerie Burke and Barry Nelson at the April 4th Development Services Committee be received; and,
    4. That the written correspondence from Valerie Burke and Diane Berwick be received; and, 
    5. That Council does consider 26 Langstaff Road East to be a significant cultural heritage resource worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried as Amended

10.
MOTIONS

 

There were no motions. 

11.
NOTICES OF MOTION

 

There were no notices of motion.

12.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

The Committee inquired as to the Development Charges on approved applications and asked if there could be a condition enacted upon approval requiring the payment of full Development Charges. The Committee also for clarification on what takes effect on July 1st related to Bill 109. Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services, advised that a condition would not supersede current legislation.  Mr. Prasad further confirmed that the timeframes set out in Bill 109 would take effect on July 1, 2023, which is the final element in the suite of new legislation.

The Committee suggested exploring the incorporation of private roads in new development applications, as this would offset the loss of Development Charges to the City, as a condominium corporation or property management company would be responsible for maintenance costs. Giulio Cescato, Director, Planning & Urban Design, noted the drawbacks with private roads within subdivisions as there may be a loss of community and public space and the maintenance of infrastructure could be impacted. 

The Committee requested to review Development Services Committee agendas for the month of June to ensure that the meetings are balanced ahead of summer recess. Commissioner Prasad confirmed that the agendas are being actively managed to ensure load balancing. 

13.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

There were no announcements. 

14.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee

    That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 10:06AM.

    Carried
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