DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2001-11-20
Meeting No.
19
PART A - 12:00 noon - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council
Chamber
Attendance
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
M. F. Turner, Commissioner of
Development
Services
J. Baird, Director of Planning
& Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director, Corporate
Quality & Effectiveness Office
D. Clark, Town Architect
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
L. Irvine, Manager, Urban Design
S. Heaslip, Manager, Planning
P. Watts, Manager, Development
Engineering
T. Northcott, Senior Business
Development Officer
G. Singer, Intermediate Planner
G. Day, Zoning Examiner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of
12:10 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
declared at this time
1. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS, REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS: 65M-2911
(CEDARLAND PROPERTIES LTD); 65M-2901 (DENISON PROP. CORP.)
65M-3262 (HILLSTAR ESTATES INC.) (10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the services in Subdivisions, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-2911, 65M-2901, and
65M-3262 be accepted;
That
by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish
each of the roads within the residential subdivision as a public highway of the
Town of Markham;
That
the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and
maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s
system;
That
acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating
budgets;
That
the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including
compulsory stop to the indicated streets be approved;
That
the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a
maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to the streets indicated be approved;
That
the by-law to amend Schedule ‘I’ of the Parking By-law # 336-88, by including a
no parking zone on the streets indicated be approved;
That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the
terms of the Subdivision Agreements subject to confirmation from the Director
of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.
2. MR.
AND MRS. WAN, 34 FORESTER CRESCENT
REQUEST FOR MUNICIPAL ADDRESS
CHANGE (10.15)
Committee discussed
the Town's policy and the criteria for numbering changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request by
Mr. and Mrs. Wan for an address change, from 34 Forester Crescent to 32
Forester Crescent, be approved;
And that Mr. and Mrs.
Wan be responsible for cost associated with the requested numbering change, to
a maximum of $ 500.
3. IRISH
ROSE DRIVE, SIDEWALK LOCATION (5.18)
The Committee had before it
the report dated November 20, 2001 from the Development Services Commission
regarding location of sidewalks on Irish Rose Drive, and correspondence
objecting to the sidewalk on the south side of Irish Rose Drive, from: Alex Siu
Chong, 33 Irish Rose Drive; Stella Fan-Kwong and Ernest Kwong, 5 Irish Rose
Drive; Jason Szczur, 41 Irish Rose Drive; Peggy Wahl, 45 Irish Rose Drive; and,
Thomas Chau, 31 Irish Rose Drive.
Staff reviewed the survey results,
and displayed site plans to illustrate the proposed sidewalk, advising that
Hydro transformers would complicate it being located on the north side.
Mr. Art Lougheed, 3 Irish Rose Drive;
Mr. Ernest Kwong, 5 Irish Rose Drive; Ms. Tina Kotsiomitis, 7 Irish Rose Drive;
and Ms. Kim Black, 1 Irish Rose Drive, expressed concerns for reduced parking,
safety of pedestrians, and that the results of the survey were not reflected in
the staff recommendation. It was discussed that two streets in the area do not
have sidewalks, and that the developer is still promoting the sale of Irish
Rose Drive homes with the sidewalk on the north side. Staff agreed to contact
the developer in this regard.
The Committee considered having no
sidewalks on Irish Rose Drive. It was announced the recommendation of this
Committee would have to be ratified by Council at its meeting scheduled for
November 27, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
deputations by Mr. Art Lougheed, 3 Irish Rose Drive; Mr. Ernest Kwong, 5 Irish
Rose Drive; Ms. Tina Kotsiomitis, 7 Irish Rose Drive; and Ms. Kim Black, 1
Irish Rose Drive, regarding objections to the location of the sidewalk on the
south side of Irish Rose Drive, be received;
And that
correspondence objecting to the location of the sidewalk on the south side of
Irish Rose Drive, from: Alex Siu Chong, 33 Irish Rose Drive; Stella Fan-Kwong
and Ernest Kwong, 5 Irish Rose Drive; Jason Szczur, 41 Irish Rose Drive; Peggy
Wahl, 45 Irish Rose Drive; and, Thomas Chau, 31 Irish Rose Drive, be received;
And that there be no sidewalk constructed on Irish Rose
Drive, except for the north side of Irish Rose Drive, between Sharon Lee Drive
and Irish Rose Drive, if determined to be appropriate through discussions with
the residents affected.
4. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM STUDIES:
1)MAIN STREET MARKHAM VISION
FOR THE MILLENNIUM
2)MAIN STREET MARKHAM MARKET
& PLANNING REVIEW
3)MAIN STREET MARKHAM
STREETSCAPE GUIDELINES (10.0 & 16.39)
RECOMMENDATION;
That the
Main Street Markham Vision for the Millennium, the Main Street Markham Market
and Planning Review and the Main Street Markham Streetscape Guidelines (on file
in the office of the Town Clerk) be received and endorsed in principle;
And that
the three documents be officially forwarded to the Markham Village BIA to help
guide the activities of the BIA and individual property owners;
And that
Town staff continue to work with these documents along with the Markham Village
Heritage Conservation District Plan, Official Plan Amendment 108 and the
current zoning by-law to ensure that the overall Town objectives for the
Markham Village area are consistent and properly addressed, and to determine
any necessary changes to the Official Plan, Secondary Plan or the Zoning By-law
1229, as amended;
And that
Town staff and other interested parties be guided by the findings and direction
provided by these documents when reviewing or initiating proposed changes, in
both the public and private realms, to the Main Street Markham environment.
5. YORK
DOWNS SANITARY SEWER - FINAL ACCEPTANCE
BERCZY
VILLAGE MANAGEMENT & ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LTD.(5.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the York Downs
sanitary sewer constructed as part of the Berczy Village Management Limited and
Angus Glen Village Ltd., services-in-lieu Agreements be given final acceptance;
And that the
Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and
maintaining the York Downs sanitary sewer;
And that the final
acceptance of York Downs sanitary sewer be taken into consideration in future
operating budgets.
6. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
SPATIAL SEPARATION AGREEMENTS 10.0, 10.13)
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council
delegate authority for the execution of all future spatial Separation Agreements
to the Chief Building Official.
7. LOBLAW PROPERTIES LTD., 200 BULLOCK
DRIVE
WALL SIGN VARIANCES (01-110844, 01-110847, 01-113177, 01-113745) 2.16.2)
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed sign variance applications by Loblaw Properties for 200 Bullock
Drive, by nature of owning property near the subject property, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
The Committee had before it a report dated November 20,
2001, and a staff Memorandum dated November 16, 2001 from the Development
Services Commission, and a submission by Harry Froussios of Zelinka Priamo
Ltd., agent for the applicant, dated November 12, 2001, regarding sign
applications 01-110844, 01-110847, 01-113177, 01-113745, submitted by Loblaw
Properties Ltd., 200 Bullock Drive.
a)The following increases in allowable wall sign area:
i) 01-110844
combined with 01-113745 (South/West elevation) - 9.6m2 to 30.31m²
ii) 01-110847 (South/East elevation) -
11.25m² to 33.1m²
and;
b)
In the number of wall
signs per building face on the West Elevation from:
i) 01-113177 - One
(1) sign per building face to Two (2) signs per building face (NOTE: The
installation of the second sign would increase the overall sign area of the
wall from a maximum of 20.0m² to 23.7m2 (West Elevation))
Be Denied."
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* Amended by
Council at its meeting held on November 27, 2001 to be deferred to Development
Services Committee on December 4, 2001 or Council on December 11, 2001, if
necessary.
8. GREENSBOROUGH DEVELOPERS GROUP
DRY PERMIT REQUEST (5.5)
The Committee expressed concern that the
contingency plan involves trucking sewage, and that it may be a long-term
situation. Staff advised a report on the status of the sewer construction
project will be available for the next Development Services Committee meeting.
It was suggested that McNally representative be invited to attend to discuss
the status and potential delay scenarios.
The Committee discussed the addition of a
clause requiring home purchasers to be made aware of potential occupancy
delays, due to servicing requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Greensborough Developers Group dry permit
request for Phase 1 be deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting
scheduled for December 4, 2001, pending an update of the status of sewer
construction;
And that a condition of approval be added, to require the
Developer to provide the Town with copies of Purchase and Sale Agreements,
demonstrating that purchasers have been made aware of potential occupancy
delays due to servicing requirements.
9. CORNELL REVIEW (10.4)
Eileen
Charlton, 16 Cornell Common, had questions regarding maintenance of the strip
of land along 9th Line, and the need for a sidewalk. Staff advised
the Town will be maintaining the greenway. Committee directed that planning
staff meet with Ms. Charlton to discuss her concerns further, and that Town
staff address her concern for weeds.
Mr. Gary
Atkins, President of the Cornell Ratepayers Association, advised he is in support
of the staff recommendation. The Committee emphasized the importance of
establishing a Developers Group.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council reaffirm the principles of New
Urbanism as the guiding principles for the development of future phases of the Cornell
Community;
And that
the Secondary Plan, community design plan and architectural control guidelines
be updated in consultation with the residents and landowners/developers to
capture and strengthen the implementation of the vision for the Cornell Community;
And
that future phases of the Cornell Community proceed on the basis of ongoing
community consultation and Peer Review in consultation with Andres Duany and
other expert practitioners of New Urbanism;
And
that the Cornell Landowners be requested to work together and with the Town to
put in place the necessary plans, guidelines, Developers Group Agreement(s) and
Phasing Plans to provide for the orderly development of Cornell;
And
further that the Town expresses appreciation to all who participated in the
August 2001 Cornell Review and contributed to its success.
10. 1212763 ONTARIO LTD. (AZURIA)
10271, 10327, 10391 WOODBINE AVE.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
(SU 01 106774, ZA 01 106727) (10.7, 10.5)
The Committee had before it:
- Staff report dated
November 20, 2001 from the Development Services Commission regarding an
application 1212763 Ontario Ltd. (Azuria) for Draft Plan of Subdivision and
rezoning at 10271, 10327 and 10391 Woodbine Avenue; and
- correspondence from Kimberley L. Beckman, of Davis, Howe
Partners, representing 12127630 Ontario Limited, dated November 19, 2001,
requesting deferral of approval, pending ongoing negotiations regarding
heritage preservation of three buildings on the site.
Dr. Michael Kusner, 11030 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley, discussed the
proposed Woodbine By-pass. Committee requested staff meet with Dr. Kusner to
provide an update on the By-pass.
Ms. Kimberly Beckman of Davis, Howe Partners, representing 12127630
Ontario Limited, addressed her correspondence dated November 21, 2001. Staff
advised the applicant had been requested to withdraw demolition applications
for the three Heritage structures.
The Committee discussed the importance of identifying properties for
Heritage designation, and reiterated staff's request to withdraw the demolition
applications. The Committee also directed a change be made to a condition
concerning landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Record of Public Meeting held on October 2, 2001, regarding the proposed plan
of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law be received;
That Phase 1 of draft plan of
subdivision 19TM-01002 prepared by Gagnon Law Bozzo Urban Planners Ltd.,
identified as Project Number 00.704.0, be draft approved, subject to the
conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the report, and
the following red-line revisions:
·
Revisions to the boundaries of the draft plan of
subdivision to reflect a Phase 1 area consisting of a maximum of 162 lots; the
open space blocks adjacent to Woodbine Avenue (Blocks 263, 265, 266, 267, 268
and 262); the Stormwater Management Block (Block 264); the Neighbourhood Park
(Block 259); the Elementary School Block (Block 258); the north-south collector
road (Street ‘A’); the southernmost east-west collector road (Street ‘B’)
located between Woodbine Avenue and Street ‘A’; and the northern east-west
collector road (Street ‘C’) located between Woodbine Avenue and Street ‘C’;
·
Widen the right of way of the window street portion of
Street ‘G’ from 15.0 metres to 15.5 metres;
·
reconfigure lot 82 flanking onto the open space
blocks, widen the noise buffer block
(Block 261), and reconfigure lots 232, 233, 233 and 234, if required, to
accommodate noise fence/berm combinations, as determined through a noise
feasibility study, so that satisfactory noise mitigation can be achieved with
noise fencing and berming (fencing not to exceed 2 metres in height);
·
reconfigure the lotting patterns adjacent to window
street portion of Street ‘G’, so that all lots front onto the window street;
·
reconfigure the residential blocks located between
Streets ‘G’, ‘H’, ‘B’ and ‘A’ to accommodate the draft plan revisions noted in
the previous two bullet points;
·
revisions to the draft plan of subdivision, if
necessary, to meet the requirements of Condition 24.1 (TRCA requirements), and
to address any minor adjustments to the development limits associated with the
Carlton Creek valley and associated environmental buffer;
·
any additional red-line revisions required by the York
Region District School Board, or other agencies, to meet their conditions;
That
any future approval of Phase 2 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01002, be
deferred until such time as the Town has approved additional water allocation
to the Cathedral Community;
That
the Ontario Municipal Board defer draft plan approval until the applicant has
submitted a noise feasibility study to the satisfaction of the Town, and if
necessary, the recommendations of that study have been incorporated into the
draft plan of subdivision;
That the applications
to amend zoning by-laws 177-96 and 304-87 be approved and the implementing
by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report, be enacted;
That the plan
or any phase thereof not be released for registration and the (H) Holding
zoning provision not be removed from the zoning until the Development Phasing
Plan for the East Cathedral Community is completed to the satisfaction of the
Town, and until the East Cathedral Developers Group has entered into a legal
agreement with the Town to implement the provisions of the phasing plan as
approved by the Town;
That the Town reserves the right to
revoke or reallocate water supply to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the
development not proceed in a timely manner;
That Phase 2 of Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-2007 not be draft approved until additional water allocation
is assigned to the Cathedral Community or until a Developers Group Agreement is
struck and alternate arrangements for distribution of water allocation are made
and agreed to by the Town in consultation with the Trustee for the Developer’s
Group.
That the applicant submit the required
30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 1 portion of the subdivision.
That the heritage properties located
at 10271, 10327, 10391 Woodbine Avenue be designated pursuant to Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act;
That the Clerk’s Department be
authorized to:
·
Publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to
Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and
·
Prepare the Designation By-law for the heritage
properties.
And that the demolition applications submitted on behalf of
the owner of the above three heritage properties be denied by Council;
And further that Heritage Markham and Planning Staff
continue negotiations with the owner regarding the disposition of the three
heritage buildings within the plan of subdivision, currently located on the
above-noted properties.
And that the applicant be strongly encouraged to withdraw
demolition permits submitted for three structures on the subject property
identified for Heritage protection;
And that condition 4.1 e) "Tree Preservation and Landscaping" of Appendix 'A',
Conditions of Draft Approval, be amended to require wrought iron fences and
cedar hedges.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting
held November 27, 2001, to add the following:
And that staff of the Development Services Commission be
directed to immediately begin the process to acquire a Heritage Designation for
all three heritage dwellings on the site;
And that any additional watercourses or drainage features
that may be identified be addressed through the required Environmental and
Stormwater Master Plan.
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Other matters considered by the Development Services
Committee on November 20, 2001:
The Commissioner took an opportunity during the meting, to
introduce two new Development Services Commission staff, Jane Clohecy and Doris
Cheng.
11. CORNELL
PHASE 4 (10.7)
Mr. Dan Leeming and Mr. Rick Merrill,
representing the applicant, made a presentation of the proposed Cornell Phase 4
Master Plan that will be formally submitted in the near future. They advised
that information meetings had been held with area residents and ratepayer
groups. Discussions included the greenway linkages, traffic concerns, and
transfer of North American Properties commercial proposal to the subject site.
Mr. Leeming and Mr. Merrill agreed to continue working with staff to address
the concerns identified.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Mr. Dan
Leeming and Mr. Rick Merrill, representing Cornell, with respect to the
proposed Cornell Phase 4 Master Plan, be received.
12. MARCONI
ART COMPETITION (12.2.6)
Staff gave a verbal update on the proposed Marconi Art Competition,
advising the organizers are aiming for a public announcement date of December
12, 2001. The Town's Public Art Policy is being prepared and won't be finalized
until the spring, however, the consultant preparing the policy report has
provided a position paper dealing with this specific request and outlining
recommended procedures that should be considered if the Town supports the
request. Staff suggested meeting with the Marconi Committee and reporting back
to the December 4th Development Services Committee meeting. It was
emphasized that the applicant's preferred site of the Civic Centre cannot be
approved until the Public Art Policy has been completed.
The Committee discussed whether it was premature to determine what is
appropriate for recognition, until the Public Art Policy is established.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request by the Marconi Monument Committee for a Marconi Art
Competition, be deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting
scheduled for December 4, 2001, and that staff
bring forward a framework for determining the appropriateness of moving
forward with a Marconi Monument in the Town of Markham.
13. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following
employees were presented with service awards:
Mike Dimitrijevic,
Building Inspector 2, Building Services - 15 years
Ian Hermack, Waterworks Operator - 10
years
14. PROPOSED
C.N. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
WITHIN C.N. RIGHT-OF-WAY, EAST
OF THORNHILL SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTRE, NORTH OF JOHN
STREET (10.0)
The Committee had before it
the minutes of the Community Information Meeting held on November 8, 2001.
Mr. Ian Thomson, C.N. Director of
Communications, representing C.N., made a presentation regarding the proposed
C.N. Telecommunications Tower within the C.N. right-of-way east of Thornhill
Square and north of John Street.
Ms. Marion Matthias, 33 Colborne
Street, Thornhill, expressed concern that changes to the approved tower, or
additional towers may not require the Town's approval. Staff advised that
approval has been given for a single mono-pole and that any changes or
additions, other than a possible second dish on the single pole, would be
subject to site plan approval by the Town.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the site plan application by Canadian National Railways
to construct a telecommunications monopole in the C.N. right-of-way, north of
John Street, be approved;
And that Industry Canada be informed of this approval.
15. VISIONING
PRINCIPLES OF PROPOSED
"MILLENNIUM GARDEN"
(16.28)
Mr. Marc Rose, representing the
Markham Conservation Committee, made a presentation regarding the visioning
principles of the proposed "Millennium Gardens" to be located on the
Anthony Roman Centre grounds.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by
representatives of the Markham Conservation Committee, regarding the Visioning
Principles of the proposed "Millennium Garden", be received;
And that appreciation be conveyed
to the many volunteers and members of the Markham Conservation Committee for
their hard work on this project.
16. HONG KONG AS A BUSINESS CENTRE IN THE
ASIA PACIFIC REGION AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CANADIAN COMPANIES (10.16)
Ms. Rosanna Ure, Director of the Hong
Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Toronto, made a presentation regarding business opportunities for Canadian
companies. Ms. Ure reviewed Asia/China economic outlooks and the challenges of
China markets.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Ms. Rosanna
Ure, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Toronto,
regarding business opportunities for Canadian companies, be received.
17. CORNELL COMMON ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL
186 COUNTRY GLEN ROAD, SITE PLAN APPLICATION
SC.01-108106 (10.6)
Staff advised that
the architectural details have been negotiated to a satisfactory level. The
Committee discussed the scheduled opening of the school.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
site plan application, File SC.01-108106, submitted by the York Region District
School Board to permit a new elementary school at 186 Country Glen Road be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the Owner give a written undertaking
to the Town that it will construct the project in accordance with the approved
plans;
2. That the Owner submit and receive
approval for a Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having
O.A.L.A. membership;
3. That the owner satisfy Town Departments
including all requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department,
and the Waste Management Department;
4. That the undertaking provide for
payment by the Owner of all applicable fees and recoveries, and submission of
any required letters of credit to guarantee compliance with Town requirements.
And
that the School Board be encouraged to open the school by September, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT