DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2003-03-04
Meeting No. 6
PART A - 11:00 a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
C. Cribbett, Treasurer
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
D. Clark, Town Architect
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy & Research Division
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
R. Kendall, Coordinator, Markham Centre
P. Watts, Manager, Development Engineering
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
T. Kanji, Planner
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the
hour of 11:00 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor T. Wong in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Heath declared an interest to the site plan application
submitted for Markville Mall, by nature of his mother being a member of the
Teacher’s Pension Fund, which owns Markville Mall, and he did not take part in
the consideration of, or vote on the question of approval of this matter.
The Committee welcomed Ms. Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor, to the
Town of Markham.
1. REPEAL
OF DECISION PERMITTING DEMOLITION OF A
HERITAGE HOME - 26 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE
(10.0, 16.11.3) Attachment
The Committee had before
it a staff memorandum, dated February 25, 2003, providing an update regarding
the repeal of a demolition permit for 26 Albert Street.
Mr. John Wannop, the
applicant, was in attendance to discuss this matter. He advised that he is
satisfied with the result of the negotiations with staff, but he has suffered a
substantial financial loss from the repeal of the demolition permit and he
requested further discussion with staff on this aspect.
Mr. Wannop also requested
that in the interest of expediency, site plan approval be delegated to staff
rather than going through the Heritage Markham Committee. The Committee members
who also sit on the Heritage Markham Committee, assured Mr. Wannop that they
would endeavor to deal with his application as soon as possible.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff memorandum dated February 25, 2003,
regarding the repeal of the demolition permit for 26 Albert Street, be
received;
And that the deputation by Mr. John Wannop, applicant
for 26 Albert Street, be received;
And that, as
recommended by Heritage Markham, Council rescind its resolution dated June 28,
1995 regarding the demolition of 26 Albert Street, Markham Village;
And that the
application for demolition of the James Campbell House be denied;
And that the issue of financial relief, as requested
by Mr. Wannop, be referred to the CAO, for a report to the Finance and Administrative
Committee.
2. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3134,
65M-3156, AND 65M-3248) (10.7) Attachment
Committee had
before it a staff memo from Alan Brown, dated March 4, 2003, regarding Minto
(Markham) Ltd. and Markham Glen Limited (Legacy Phase 1B, Plan 65M-3134 and
Legacy Phase 4, Plan 65M-3248).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
staff memo from Alan Brown, dated March 4, 2003, regarding Minto (Markham) Ltd.
and Markham Glen Limited (Legacy Phase 1B, Plan 65M-3134 and Legacy Phase 4,
Plan 65M-3248), be received;
And that the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers
65M-3134, 65M-3156 and 65M-3248, be accepted;
And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these
subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential
subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;
And
that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating
and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the
Town’s system;
And
that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future
operating budgets;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #
106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And 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;
And 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.
3. GOLDBRITE
TRADING, 7750 KENNEDY ROAD
BUILDING CANOPY SIGN VARIANCE (# 02-118546) (2.16.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the building canopy
sign variance, application # 02-118546, submitted by Goldbrite Trading, be
denied;
And further, that the
applicant be instructed to bring the window signs currently located on site
into conformity with the sign by-law.
4. ANDRIN
KENNEDY HOMES IN SOUTH UNIONVILLE
STREET NAME REQUEST, (SC. 02-115271) (10.14) Attachment
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following street names requested by Andrin
Kennedy Homes for a townhouse condominium on the northeast corner of Kennedy
Road and Castan Avenue (SC. 02-115271) be approved:
NAKINA WAY
WOLTNER WAY
ASH TREE LANE
5. HELEN AVENUE - PHASING AND SERVICING PLAN
(5.0, 10.7) Attachment
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report
entitled ‘Helen Avenue – Phasing and Servicing Plan’, dated March 4, 2003, be
received;
And that the
alternative servicing route through Helen Avenue and an unopened road allowance
between Helen Avenue and South Unionville Avenue be endorsed;
And that the
proposed phasing of development for the west portion of the South Unionville
area be endorsed;
And that if necessary, staff
report back to Council on possible expropriation, at the developer’s cost, for
the construction of the stormwater management pond and outfall, and extension
of South Unionville Avenue and Castan Avenue prior to Stages 3 and 4
proceeding;
And that the principles for
servicing and reconstruction of Helen Avenue, as outlined in the report
entitled ‘Helen Avenue – Phasing and Servicing Plan’, dated March 4, 2003, be
endorsed;
And that staff report back
with a draft Area Specific Development Charge by-law and front-ending
agreements for the reconstruction and servicing of Helen Avenue;
And that financing for the
reconstruction of Helen Avenue (west) be considered upon availability of a
storm outfall.
6. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 10379 AND 10411 KENNEDY
ROAD
THE
SOMMERFELDT HOMESTEAD AND
THE GEORGE HENRY SOMMERFELDT ST. HOUSE (16.11.3) Attachment
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage
Markham’s recommendation to designate the Sommerfeldt Homestead at 10379
Kennedy Road and the George Henry Sommerfeldt Sr. House at 10411 Kennedy Road under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the
Clerks 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 these properties.
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Other matters considered by Development Services
Committee of March 4, 2003:
7. SECOND SUITES (10.0)
Staff made a presentation
regarding second suites, advising that the issues are complex and sensitive,
and that the Town’s control is limited by legislation. Maps and charts were
provided to illustrate existing and potential second suites throughout the
Town.
Staff presented four
options for the Committee’s consideration:
1. No new zoning provisions; enhance current procedures
2. New zoning provisions for Wards 7/8
3. New zoning provisions for Wards 7/8 and Town-wide for
certain new developments
4. New zoning provisions Town-wide
Committee discussed the
following aspects of second suites: perceived benefits and concerns;
grandfathering issues; existing illegal units and parking problems must be
dealt with; school issues must be considered; liability concerns for unsafe
units; and whether second suites are appropriate town-wide.
Committee requested that
a comparison of the four options be provided, with their unique points bolded;
that a legal opinion be sought regarding tying ownership to occupation of the
property; and that a record of relevant complaints be obtained from the Police.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff
presentation regarding second suites be received and referred back to staff for an in-depth analysis.
8. REMINGTON MARKHAM CENTRE PLAN
REMINGTON COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
(10.8)
Mr. Rudy Buczolits, of
Remington, made a presentation regarding the Remington Markham Centre Plan and
Remington’s communication plan. Mr. Buczolits displayed concept plans and
elevations of “Downtown Markham”, and explained
Remington’s efforts to achieve the 10 Markham Centre Principles. He outlined
the three phases of the communications
plan for this project - to generate awareness, understanding, and interest.
Discussions included the
financial strategies of tax increment financing and special tax districts;
phasing of the 20-year plan; coordination with the Region to provide required
infrastructure; and protection of existing neighbourhoods.
Committee requested
another presentation of the Remington proposal prior to the April 8th
Public Meeting, to provide more details of the plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by
Mr. Rudy Buczolits, of Remington, regarding the Remington Markham Centre Plan
and the Remington communication plan, be received.
9. MARKHAM
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY
COMMUNICATION PLAN, AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (10.8)
Staff advised that a presentation regarding the
Markham Transportation Planning Study Communication Plan, and Traffic
Management will be made after the Public Information Meeting is held on the
evening of March 4, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation regarding the Markham
Transportation Planning Study Communication Plan, and Traffic Management, be
received.
10. EASTERN MARKHAM STRATEGIC REVIEW UPDATE
(10.8)
The Committee had before it, the draft minutes of the Eastern Markham
Strategic Review Committee meeting, held February 28, 2003.
A member of the EMSR Committee provided an update, and brought the
Committee’s attention to interesting
agricultural profile facts outlined in the minutes.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the draft minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review
Committee meeting, held February 28, 2003, be received for information;
And that the update regarding the Eastern Markham
Strategic Review be received.
11. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 12, 2003 (16.11) Minutes
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting held February 12, 2003, be received for information.
12. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 19, 2003, (16.39)
Committee requested that the
Heritage entrance signs, identified in the February 19, 2003 Main Street
Markham Committee minutes, be coordinated with the Heritage Markham Committee,
and that staff provide an update on the status of Heritage entrance signs.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held
February 19, 2003, be received for information;
And that the matter of Heritage
Entrance Signs be referred to staff.
13. NEW TECHNICAL OFFICIAL
PLAN AMENDMENT (10.3)
Attachment
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be called to consider a
Technical Amendment to facilitate a new consolidation of the Official Plan
(Revised 1987), as amended.
14. COR-LOTS DEVELOPMENTS LTD.,
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MARKHAM
RD. AND STEELES AVE. E.
REZONING APPLICATION (ZA.03-105639)
(10.5) Attachment
Mr. Greg Priamo of Zelinka Priamo Ltd., representing the applicant,
Cor-Lots Development Ltd., was in attendance to speak to this matter, and
advised that the gas bar originally proposed has been removed from the plan.
Mr. Priamo requested that the application proceed to a Public Meeting,
prior to the resolution of issues identified by staff. Staff expressed concern
that a formal comprehensive site plan has not yet been submitted, and noted
that a public feature is required for the corner, but has not been indicated in
the preliminary concept plans. Mr. Priamo stated that the Town has controlling
mechanisms available, and that he is willing to introduce the public feature in
Phase 1.
Deputy Mayor Scarpitti offered to meet with the Ward Councillor, staff,
and the applicant, to try to expedite resolution of concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation by Mr. Greg Priamo of Zelinka Priamo Ltd.,
representing the applicant, Cor-Lots Development Ltd., regarding the Zoning
By-law Amendment (ZA.03-105639) application, be received;
And that a Public Meeting
be held to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA.03-105639) application
submitted by Cor-lots Developments Ltd. to permit a
3,476 m2 stand-alone food store
at the northeast corner of Markham Road and Steeles Avenue East;
And that staff schedule a
Public Meeting when the issues outlined in the March 4, 2003 preliminary report
have been sufficiently addressed by the applicant.
15. ST. MARK'S COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
3660 STEELES AVENUE, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
AMENDMENTS (OP.03-105828, ZA.03-105829)
(10.3, 10.5) Attachment
Ms. Joanne Barnett, representing the applicant, St.
Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, gave a presentation regarding the proposed
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit residential uses and
certain institutional components of a proposed religious campus at 3660 Steeles
Avenue. Ms. Barnett and staff indicated that the outstanding issues can likely
be addressed prior to the Public Meeting.
Father Marcos Marcos, and Dr. Mofeed Michael,
representing St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church, described the components of the
complex, and requested support for the 10-year project. In response to the
Committee’s questions, Dr. Michael advised the combined schools will
accommodate a maximum of 600 students, and there will be 60 housing units.
Committee members indicated support for the proposal,
and noted that parking and landscaping will be important issues to be resolved.
Committee discussed the parking requirements in relation to the ongoing Places
of Worship Study, and requested clarification from staff with respect to tax
revenues for the chapel and other uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Ms. Joanne Barnett, Father
Marcos Marcos, and Dr. Mofeed Michael representing the applicant, St. Mark's
Coptic Orthodox Church, regarding proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments to permit residential uses and certain institutional components of a
proposed religious campus at 3660 Steeles Avenue, be received;
And that a Public Meeting be held to consider
Official Plan Amendment (OP.03-105828) and Zoning By-law Amendment
(ZA.03-105829) applications, submitted by the St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox
Church, to permit residential uses and certain institutional components for a
proposed religious campus north of Steeles Avenue between Acadia Avenue and
Ferrier Street (3660 Steeles Avenue);
And that staff
schedule a Public Meeting for April 22, 2003;
And that additional notice of the Public Meeting be
provided on the Markham Page of the Economist and Sun newspaper.
16. ABIDIEN INC. (BEST HOMES)
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING DISTRICT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TECHNICAL
BY-LAW AMENDMENT 19TM-97009 AND 19TM-98005 (ZA.03-106144)
(10.5) Attachment
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to consider a
Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA. 03-106144) application, submitted by Abidien Inc.
(Best Homes) to permit a technical by-law amendment for lots within draft plans
19TM-97009 and 19TM-98005.
17. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 25, 2003 TO FEBRUARY 7, 2003
(10.0) Attachment
RECOMMENDATION:
That Committee
receive the report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of January 25, 2003 To
February 7, 2003” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance
with the route outlined in the report;
And that a presentation be made to the Development
Services Committee, regarding Markham Fire/EMS Station # 92.
COMMUNICATIONS
18. URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE / ONTARIO
FEBRUARY 10, 2003 (10.0)
Requesting
endorsement of the Urban Development Institute / Ontario
report entitled "Investing for Tomorrow: Moving Forward with Smart
Growth in Central Ontario".
- receive
NEW BUSINESS
19. MARKVILLE MALL – SITE PLAN (10.6)
Councillor J.
Heath declared an interest to the site plan application submitted for Markville
Mall, by nature of his mother being a member of the Teacher’s Pension Fund,
which owns Markville Mall, and he did not take part in the consideration of, or
vote on the question of approval of this matter.
Staff
provided drawings of the proposed change to Scotiabank at the Markville Mall.
Committee requested staff review the
minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee and provide an e-mail response with
respect to coordination of materials to be used for the two structures.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of
3:30 p.m.