DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2003-07-07 & 08
Meeting No. 14
PART
A -
11:30 a.m. - Council Chamber
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
M.F. Turner, Commissioner of
Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships
A. Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
D. Clark, Town Architect
R. Kendall, Coordinator, Markham
Centre
J. Bosomworth, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Blake, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 1:50 p.m. on July 7, 2003, in the Council Chambers with
Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 10, the
proposal by Tenstone Development Inc. at the northeast corner of Highway 7 and
Town Centre Boulevard by nature of he and his wife owning a couple of units in
the Condo Tower, and his wife having an office leased in the Tower, and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an
interest with respect to Item # 19, the proposed development by Angus Glen West
Village by nature of his house abutting 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.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an
interest with respect to Item # 19, the proposed development by Solarino
Holdings, by nature of owning property nearby, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an
interest with respect to Item # 23, the proposed development by Solarino
Holdings, by nature of owning property nearby, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest
with respect to Item # 52, the proposal by Iole Capogna and Sandro Capogno by
nature of representing the owners and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an
interest with respect to Item # 54, the proposed development by Solarino
Holdings, by nature of owning property nearby, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
1. FEDERAL
GREEN SPACE
STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (13.1) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor
J. Heath
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That the staff report entitled “Information Report - Federal Green Space
Stewardship Advisory Committee”, dated July 7, 2003, be received;
And that Transport Canada be invited
to attend a Part A Development Services Committee meeting in early fall to
present the draft Green Space Master Plan;
And that Transport Canada consider
the request by the Town to protect and manage lands adjacent to the Little
Rouge Creek consistent with the Rouge Park principles and protect a 100 metre
wide environmental corridor connecting the Rouge Watershed to Majors Creek
along the southern boundary of the Pickering Airport Site;
And that Transport Canada, the
Greater Toronto Airport Authority, the Region of York, TRCA and the Rouge Park
Alliance, be provided with a copy of this report;
And further that the Federal
Government be commended in their efforts to protect Federal Green Space lands
in Markham.
CARRIED
2. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3297 &
65M-3251)(10.7) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers
65M-3297, and 65M-3251, 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 by-law to amend Schedule 1 of the Parking
By-law # 336-88, by including no parking on 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.
CARRIED
3. AMENDMENT
TO FILL BY-LAW 2001-53 (10.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the report entitled “Amendment to Fill By-Law 2001-53 be received,
And that an amendment to By-Law 2001-53 in order to restrict filling on
“Agricultural” zoned lands to a maximum depth of 600mm, be approved.
CARRIED
4. GREEN
ENABLING MUNICIPAL FUND AGREEMENT (10.0)
Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled “Green Enabling Municipal Fund
Agreement”, be received,
And that the Commissioner of Development Services and Director of
Engineering be authorized to execute the Grant Agreement between the Corporation
of the Town of Markham and Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the
Burndenet Creek Erosion Control Optimization study.
And that the Town’s portion
of the Burndenet Creek Erosion
Control Optimization study be funded from the 2001 Capital Account # 083 5399
3773 005 in the amount of $21,993.85 inclusive of 7% GST ($21,171.65,
inclusive 3% GST).
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
PROPOSED STUDY OF POTENTIAL
RESOURCES AND MORATORIUM
ON PUBLICLY INITIATED REQUESTS FOR RELOCATION (16.11) Weblink
Committee
directed that the forthcoming report address the possibility of developing a
second Heritage Subdivision.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That a study of potentially threatened heritage resources be
undertaken by Town (Heritage Section) staff to ensure that the remaining lots
in the Markham Heritage Estates are retained for those homes of greatest
significance in the municipality that may, in the future, become threatened;
And that a moratorium be placed on any further houses being
considered for relocation to the Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision, other
than those initiated by Town (Heritage Section) staff, until such time as the
above study is completed and received by Council;
And that a report on the results of the study be brought
forward for consideration by Council by the end of 2003.
* CARRIED
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* Amended by Council at its meeting
held July 8, 2003 to add the following paragraph:
“And
that staff report back on any applications in progress for threatened homes and
developers be encouraged to locate existing heritage homes within their
development plans.”
6. OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF UNNAMED
STREAMS
IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
(10.0) Weblink
Committee directed
staff to confirm the spelling of "Burndenett Creek".
Moved by: Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That the
staff report entitled “Official Recognition of
Unnamed Streams”, dated July 7, 2003 be received;
And that Council authorize staff to proceed with the
geographical names submission process to officially recognize the following
stream names:
- Pomona Creek
- Burndenett Creek
- Robinson Creek
- Morningside Creek
- Exhibition Creek
And that the proposed names be forwarded to the Toronto
Region Conservation Authority, Don Watershed Council and the Rouge Park
Alliance for support.
And that Town staff consult with local residents and the
Markham Conservation Committee and adjacent municipalities to identify
any further potential stream names for consideration by Council at a later
date.
CARRIED
7. GROUND SIGN VARIANCES IMPERIAL OIL
380 MAIN STREET NORTH, (03-111933, 03-111934)(2.16.2) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That
the ground sign variances, applications # 03-111933, 03-111934 submitted by
Imperial Oil, be approved;
And
that a proposed amendment to Section
10.4.2 of "Sign By-law" 2002-94, which would delete the word readograph
sign and replace it with internally illuminated and/or electronic
readograph sign, and delete section 10.4.3 in its entirety, be included in
the next amendment to the “Sign By-law” to permit this type of sign in Special
Sign Districts.
CARRIED
8. DATA
USE LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR
ACQUISITION OF OAK RIDGES MORAINE MAPPING (10.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That
Development Services Committee authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a
data use licence agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
to obtain digital mapping of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.
CARRIED
9. RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON
GROUP)
PART OF LOTS 8 & 9 , CONCESSION 5, MARKHAM CENTRE
PRECINCT PLAN, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (SU.01-113921, ZA.01-0113929)(10.5, 10.7) Weblink
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the development proposal by Ruland Properties Inc., advising that a
follow-up report regarding the zoning by-law will be presented in the fall.
Committee discussed opportunities
for the public to continue to have input into the development as it progressed.
Staff reviewed the mechanisms in place, and the applicant's commitment to work
with the residents and the Town. Other issues discussed were: phasing of
comercial/retail and residential components; traffic calming north of Highway
7; provision of transit services; and parklands.
Rudy Buczolits of The
Remington Group, responded to questions and indicated
that the applicant is prepared to enter into the Developers Group Agreement,
including provision for financial contributions to traffic calming north of
Highway 7.
Concern was expressed for the
environmental standards, valleyland buffering, and location of storm water
ponds. Staff agreed to discuss these concerns in detail with concerned
Committee members.
Committee directed
that a peer review of the proposed conditions of approval and zoning by-law be
provided prior to bringing the by-law forward in the fall of 2003. It was noted
that Council could amend conditions of draft approval up until the time of
registration of the Plan of Subdivision.
Moved by: Councillor
K. Usman
Seconded by:
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
report dated July 7, 2003, entitled “Recommendation Report, Ruland Properties
Inc. (The Remington Group)” be received;
And that
the Precinct Plan, Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU.01-113921) and Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZA.01.0113929) applications be approved;
And that
the attached Precinct Plan (Figure 7) dated April, 2003, be approved subject to
any changes resulting from revisions to the draft plan of subdivision;
And that
the draft plan of subdivision be approved, subject to the conditions of Draft
Plan Approval attached as Appendix ‘B’, and the execution of a comprehensive
subdivision agreement;
And that
Council endorse the parameters for the drafting of a zoning by-law, including
Hold (H) provisions and temporary use provisions, for the Remington lands,
which would then act as a template for future development applications within
Markham Centre, as discussed in this report;
And that
staff be directed to bring the zoning by-law forward for adoption at the first
available opportunity;
And that
Council endorse the Development Phasing Schedule attached as Appendix ‘A’, and
that the Development Phasing Plan be reviewed and updated, prior to the release
of any lands for development;
And that
Council approve in principle a water allocation of 800 units for Phase 1 of
‘Downtown Markham’, subject to Council receiving a letter from the Trustee of
the Markham Centre Developers Group
supporting such allocation in the context of the overall water allocation to
the Markham Centre Secondary Plan area, and subject to the appropriate
Development Charge credit agreement being entered into between the Owner and
the Town to advance the construction of Enterprise Boulevard from Warden Avenue
to the GO Transit line and Birchmount Road from Enterprise Boulevard to Highway
407;
And that
the release for registration of any phase of development will require, among
other matters:
- Availability of adequate water,
sanitary sewer and stormwater management facilities
- Adequacy of the existing and
committed transportation infrastructure
- Approval of an Area Specific
Development Charges By-law
- Approval of an updated
Development Phasing Plan and execution of a Development Phasing Agreement
- Implementation of the
Unionville Traffic Management Plan, as applicable by phase
- Dedication of parkland as
applicable by phase
- Incorporation of the
requirements of the noise study and vibration study
- Removal of the Holding
provisions
- Execution of agreements to not
pre-sell any units unless water allocation has been assigned by the Town
- Implementation of the
requirements of the Parking and Financial Strategy studies, as applicable.
And that
staff be authorized to proceed with a peer review of the draft conditions and
the zoning by-law with a report back to Development Services Committee in
September, 2003, prior to the adoption of the zoning by-law.
CARRIED
10. TENSTONE DEVELOPMENT INC. (CIRCA @TOWN CENTRE)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, NORTHWEST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 7 AND TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD (SC 02110607) (10.19) Weblink
Councillor K. Usman
disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal by Tenstone Development Inc.
at the northeast corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard by nature of he
and his wife owning a couple of units in the Condo Tower, and his wife having
an office leased in the Tower, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Staff gave a presentation of the proposal by Tenstone
Development Inc. and the development agreement.
Steve Upton, representing the applicant, Tenstone
Developments Inc., discussed timing and phasing of the development, and noted
potential concerns with several of the proposed conditions, and requested the
opportunity to meet with staff for clarification prior to finalization of the
draft agreement.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by:
Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated July 7, 2003, entitled,
“Tenstone Developments Inc., Development Agreement for File SC 02110607 at the Northwest corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard”,
be received;
And that the principles to be included
in a Development Agreement, as authorized by Council on November 13, 2002, and
further outlined in this report, be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1.
That final plans, including Master Site Plan showing phasing,
Master Landscaping Plan, Master Streetscape Plan, and Concept Park Plan and
Concept Plan for treatment of walkway over Hydro ROW and details of interim
landscaping be approved, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development
Services;
2.
That the Owner be required to enter into a Development
Agreement to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and
the Town Solicitor, incorporating the principles outlined in this report prior
to execution of the Phase 1 site plan agreement and any consent coming into
full force and effect. The terms of the
Development Agreement are to be brought back to Council for authorization,
prior to execution by the Town;
3. That an amendment to the
Development Phasing Plan for the Civic Centre District (originally approved May
26, 1996, as amended) pertaining to this development (Appendix A) be approved;
4. That adjustments to Appendix “I”
(Central Area Statistics) of the Central Area Secondary Plan (OPA 21), to
reflect the amended statistics contained in the amendment to the Civic Centre
District Phasing Plan, attached as Appendix A to this report, be approved.
CARRIED
Public
Meeting - to Council
11. 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)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a
proposed technical zoning By-law amendment, File ZA.03-106144, submitted by
Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) for the south Unionville Planning District.
Committee was advised that 137
notices were mailed on June 17, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
June 12, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the technical
amendment proposal, to consolidate three minor variances granted by the
Committee of Adjustment, with respect to garage location and reduced rear yard setbacks.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Development Services Commission information report dated March 4, 2003 entitled
"Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a technical
by-law amendment for lots within draft plans 19TM-97009 and 19TM-98005
(ZA.03-106144)" be received;
And that the
record of the Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed
amendments to By-law 177-96, be received;
And that the application by Abidien
Inc. (Best Homes) to amend By-law 177-96 be approved;
And further that the proposed
amendment to By-law 177-96 be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
12. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD.
NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE, EAST OF MARKHAM ROAD
REZONING APPLICATION TO UPDATE THE ZONING
FOR THE VILLAGES OF FAIRTREE (ZA.03-110307) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider rezoning application File
ZA.03-110307, submitted by
Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to update the zoning for the Villages of Fairtree, north of Steeles
Avenue, east of Markham Road.
Committee was advised that 50
notices were mailed on June 17, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
June 16, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
There were no comments from the
audience with respect to this application, and the Committee had no concerns.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Development Services Commission report dated June 3, 2003 entitled
"Preliminary Report, Forest Bay Homes Ltd. Rezoning Application to Update
the Zoning for Villages of Fairtree Community Located at the Northwest Corner
of Markham Road and Steeles Avenue" (ZA.03-110307) be received;
And that the
record of the Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed
amendments to By-law 90-81, be received;
And that the application by Forest
Bay Homes Ltd. to amend By-law 90-81 be approved;
And further that the proposed
amendment to By-law 90-81 be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
13. ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENTS, EAST VILLAGE
PART OF LOTS 19 AND 20, CONCESSION 5
APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT TO CHANGE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (ZA 03 106946) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application
for zoning amendment, File ZA 03 106946, submitted by Angus Glen Developments,
East Village, Part Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5.
Committee was advised that 674
notices were mailed on June 17, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
June 16, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, to permit the encroachment of the
steps into the front yard setback, due to complications from the grading of the
properties. Committee stated concern for possible damage from sidewalk
snowplows and directed staff to provide a response regarding liability, prior
to the Council meeting of July 8, 2003. Staff advised that Operations staff are
satisfied with the proposed setback.
There
were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the report from the
Development Services Commission dated April 22, 2003 entitled "Application
for Zoning Amendment to Change Development Standards, Angus Glen Developments,
East Village, Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5", be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to
By-law 177-96, as amended, be received;
And that the application by Angus Glen Developments Ltd. to
amend By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to
By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by the Development Services Committee on July 7, 2003:
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The Committee recessed in-camera at 1:30 to discuss a legal matter.
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The Committee rose from in-camera at 2:30 to report:
14. ROUGE PARK NORTH OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(10.3)
Moved by: Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Mayor D.
Cousens
That the submission by Rouge Park Alliance, entitled
"Clarification of the Rouge Park Alliance Comments and
Recommendations" dated July 7, 2003, be received and referred to staff;
And that the staff report entitled “Draft Rouge
North Official Plan Amendment”, dated June 17,
2003, be received;
That the draft
Rouge North OPA be received;
And that the draft
OPA be deferred to September, 2003;
And that Town
staff further review the draft OPA in consultation with Rouge Park Alliance
staff, and report back on any appropriate further policy provisions having
regard to the Rouge North Management Plan, 2001.
CARRIED
Committee consented
to a presentation and submission by Jim Robb of Friends of the Rouge Watershed.
Mr. Robb submitted and spoke to a letter of recommendations dated July 7, 2003.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the submission dated July 7, 2003, and deputation by
Jim Robb of Friends of the Rouge Watershed, be received and referred to staff
for discussions regarding the Rouge North Management Plan.
CARRIED
15. THORNHILL MAIN STREET STUDY (10.8)
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
16. THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE (6.6)
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
17. UNAUTHORIZED
ALTERATIONS TO HERITAGE DWELLING
WINDOW REPLACEMENT, 14 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL (16.11) Weblink
Committee had before it an extract from Heritage
Markham, dated June 11, 2003, regarding 14 John Street, and a submission by
Gladys Halligan, applicant for 14 John Street.
Mrs. Halligan made a deputation to request an
exception to the Heritage Markham requirement standards. Mrs. Halligan
discussed her family's long history of restorations in Markham and provided
pictures of the new and old windows.
Committee discussed precedents, and time frames for
bringing the house into compliance. It was suggested that pending tax
incentives or a Heritage Loan may be of assistance to the applicant. Staff was
requested to review options available to the applicant.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the submission and the
deputation by Mrs. G. Halligan, applicant for 14 John Street, be received;
And that the Heritage Permit
application for replacement of the original wood windows in the dwelling at 14
John Street, Thornhill be referred to the Commissioner of Development Services
for a report in the fall of 2003.
CARRIED
18. SCIBERRAS
ROAD SOUTH PRECINCT PLAN
STATUS UPDATE - MARKHAM CENTRE (10.3) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That the
report entitled “Sciberras Road South Precinct
Plan - Status Update”, dated July 7,
2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
19. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 22, 2003 TO JUNE 13, 2003 (10.0) Weblink
Councillor D. Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Angus Glen West Village by nature of his house
abutting 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.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposed development by Solarino Holdings, by nature of owning property nearby,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of May 12, 2003 to June 13,
2003” - save and except for the applications by Angus Glen West Village and
Solarino Holdings - and direct staff to process the applications in accordance
with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
Mayor Cousens assumed the Chair
for the following motion:
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of May 12, 2003 to June 13,
2003” - specifically the applications by Angus Glen West Village and Solarino
Holdings - and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the
route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
20. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER
BY-LAW 2002-202 (DM 2001-03)
(10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
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, July 7,
2003.
CARRIED
21. MARKVILLE TOYOTA, 5362 HIGHWAY 7 EAST
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO DEMOLISH THE
EXISTING CAR DEALERSHIP AND CONSTRUCT A NEW
DEALERSHIP AND ACCESSORY SERVICE BAY BUILDING (SC.03-110200)
(10.6) Weblink
Staff agreed to
provide information to Councillor Shapero regarding screening and TRCA
approvals.
Mike Everard of Augusta
National Inc., representing the applicant, Markville Toyota, stated that he has
received correspondence from TRCA advising of no objection the application, and
he will provide a copy to staff.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
application # SC.03-110200 for site plan approval submitted by Markville Toyota
to demolish the existing car dealership and construct a new dealership and
accessory service bay building at 5362 Highway 7 East, be approved, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the owner shall
submit final site plan, elevation and landscape drawings and comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized agencies, to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
2. That the owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, which
shall include all requirements of Town departments and public agencies, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
3. That the site plan agreement include provisions for the payment by
the owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges and parkland
dedications;
4. That the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three
years commencing July 7, 2003, in the event that the owner does not enter into
a site plan agreement with the Town during that period;
5. That the owner provide for internal refuse storage areas for each
building to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Services;
6. That the owner provide a functional servicing study to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
7. That the owner provide a traffic control plan for the works proposed
in the road allowance to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
8. That the owner provide a traffic impact and operations assessment to
the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and,
9. That the owner obtain approval from the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority and the Region of York and that any modifications
required by these agencies be incorporated into the final plans.
CARRIED
22. 1302336 ONTARIO LIMITED, 165 MAIN STREET
NORTH
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO CONVERT A DWELLING TO A
BUSINESS OFFICE (ZA03108452, SC03108460)
(10.5, 10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application
File ZA 03108452 and SC 03108460 submitted by
1302336 Ontario Limited for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to
permit the conversion of an existing single family dwelling to a real estate
office at 165 Main Street North, Markham.
CARRIED
23. SOLARINO HOLDINGS, 29 LAIDLAW BOULEVARD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO ADD A USE TO THE
EXISTING INDUSTRIAL (M) ZONE (ZA.03-112553)(10.5) Weblink
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Solarino Holdings, by nature of owning property
nearby, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
That
the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Solarino Holdings” be received as
information for consideration at the public meeting scheduled for July 7, 2003.
CARRIED
24. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 11, 2003 (16.11) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meeting held June 11, 2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
25. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 18, 2003 (16.39) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of
the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held June 18, 2003, be received for
information.
CARRIED
26. TENSTONE DEVELOPMENTS INC. (CIRCA @ TOWN
CENTRE)
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 BETWEEN TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD,
HYDRO ONE CORRIDOR AND COX BOULEVARD
SITE PLAN APPROVAL - PHASE 1
(SC 02110607)(10.6) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole
on July 8, 2003.
The Committee had
before it, correspondence from Margaret and David Quinte, 7831 Highway 7 East,
with concerns; from Jim Robb on behalf of the Friends of the Rouge Watershed;
and from Steven Brunswick, on behalf of several farmers.
The Chair of the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee introduced the report and expressed
appreciation to the participants and to staff. Staff outlined the changes since
the last presentation and summarized the key recommendations.
Jim Robb,
representing Friends of the Rouge Watershed summarized his written submission
which included four recommendations and several questions.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by:
Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation
by Jim Robb be received.
CARRIED
Stephen Brunswick,
200/70 Bond Street, Toronto, representing several farmers, requested his
written submission be considered.
Moved by: Mayor D.
Cousens
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the deputation
by Steven Brunswick be received.
CARRIED
Sam Orrico, P.O. Box 24,
Markham, made statements regarding Provincial actions.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation by Sam Orrico be
received.
CARRIED
Mike Whittamore, 7100
11th Line, stated that after expropriation and 30 years as a tenant,
he would like to obtain title to his land.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the deputation by Mike
Whittamore be received.
CARRIED
Ashmore Reesor,
resident, discussed the need for proper control of the land.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Heath
That the deputation by Ashmore Reesor
be received.
CARRIED
Committee deferred
further discussion to a continuation of Development Services Committee on July
8, 2003, at 3:00 p.m.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by:
Councillor J. Heath
That the correspondence from Margaret
and David Quinte; Jim Robb on behalf of the Friends of the Rouge Watershed; and
Steven Brunswick, on behalf of several farmers, be received.
And that further discussion on the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Final Report be deferred to July 8, 2003, at
3:00 p.m.
CARRIED
Continued
as Item # 55, Development Services Committee, July 8, 2003.
28. THE
TOWNHOMES OF THORNHILL VILLAGE INC.
300 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL SQUARE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT
(ZA 02 111342, SC 02 116402)(10.5, 10.6) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
29. WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY HOMES)
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-030003 (PHASE 1), CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT
(SU.03-108934, ZA.03-108933) (10.5, 10.7)
Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
30. CORNELL
ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(MADISON HOMES / FOREST HILL HOMES) 19TM-030006 (PHASE 1), CORNELL PLANNING
DISTRICT, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING (SU.03-109544, ZA.03-109541)(10.7, 10.5) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
31. AMENDMENT
TO THE FENCE BY-LAW 277-97 (2.19) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
32. AVANT
INVESTMENTS INC.
3856, 3864, AND 3872 HIGHWAY #7 EAST, PLAN 4295, LOT 4
SITE PLAN, AND OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
(SC 03-112281, ZA 03-112240, OPA 03-112209)(10.3, 10.5, 10.6) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
33. FINAL
REPORT - WISMER
1) HIGHWAY 48 WISMER COMMONS DESIGN GUIDELINES
2) 1065764 ONTARIO LIMITED (MAJOR MARK CENTRE)
9900 HIGHWAY 48, REZONING FILE NO.:
ZA 02 106874
3) WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
9792 HIGHWAY 48, BLOCKS 115 &
116, 19TM-02008 PHASE 2B
CON. 7, PT. LTS. 18, 19 & 20,
REZONING FILE NO.: ZA 02 113879
4) WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
9650 HIGHWAY 48, CON. 7, PT. LT. 18
& 19
OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING, OP
01116736 & ZA 01 116747
5) WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC.
9462 HIGHWAY 48, CON. 7, PT. LT.
17, 19T-01020
REZONING FILE NO.: ZA 01 119040
(10.3,
10.5) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
34. AMENDMENT TO THE EAST
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
DESIGN PLAN (10.0) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
35. FREEHOLD
BUILDING CORPORATION
8330 & 8332 KENNEDY ROAD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE
OF VEHICLES (ZA 03.111871, SC 03-111872)(10.5, 10.6) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
36. MILLIKEN MILLS MAIN STREET
URBAN DESIGN STUDY: FINAL REPORT (10.8)
Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
37. CLOVERWOOD
ESTATES INC., 7577 MCCOWAN ROAD
SUBDIVISION AND REZONING APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
29 SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA.02-118925, SU.02-118951)
19TM-02018 (10.5, 10.7) Weblink
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
38. PRESENTATION OF ELEVATIONS FOR SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED
AUTHORITY TO STAFF (10.6)
This item was deferred to Committee of the Whole on July 8,
2003.
COMMUNICATIONS
Items
37 to 48 were deferred to Committee of the Whole on
July 8, 2003.
39. ANTHONY
AND MARGARET REALE,
23 JOSIE DRIVE, RICHMOND HILL
- JUNE 23, 2003 (10.12)
-
request to make a deputation regarding Committee of Adjustment
application
for 26 Church Lane, Thornhill
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* Motion by Council on July 8,
2003:
Anthony and Margaret Reale be advised
that the Town of Markham Procedural By-law permits anyone to address Council,
however, Council does not direct the Committee of Adjustment
40. CITY
OF PICKERING - JUNE 17, 2003 (13.1)
- resolution of
Council of the City of Pickering dated June 16, 2003, regarding the
implementation of Federal Airport Zoning Regulations on Federal Lands in
Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge
41. ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD - JUNE 20, 2003 (10.6)
-
Decision from hearing regarding site plan application by Tender Holdings Ltd.,
7020
Warden Avenue
42. INDUSTRY
CANADA - JUNE 19, 2003 (10.0)
-
consultation pertaining to the Siting of Antenna Towers
43. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
-
Woodbine Avenue bypass of Victoria Square
44. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
-
water supply strategy update
45. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
-
York-Peel feedermain project status update
46. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
-
management of servicing capacity allocation
47. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
- Yonge Corridor
Environmental Assessment recommended alignment
48. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION
DATED JUNE 26, 2003
-
Young Street Vision - Richmond Hill graphic image
49. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
-
Regional OPA to enhance the urban structure status report
50. REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL
RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 27, 2003
-
selection of independent cost estimator for quick start
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
J. Bosomworth, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Acting Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
T. Kanji, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:25 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Councillor D.
Horchik in the Chair.
51. DRAFT OAK
RIDGES MORAINE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW (MI 204)(10.3, 10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
draft Oak Ridges Moraine Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law, File MI
204.
Committee was advised that 57
notices were mailed on June 17, 2003, and a Public Meeting notice was published
in the Markham Page on June 17, 2003. Committee received a written submission
from Lloyd Cherniak, Lebovic Enterprises, with comments.
There
was no one in the audience to speak to this matter, and the Committee had no
comments.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
correspondence from Lloyd Cherniak, Lebovic Enterprises regarding the proposed
Oak Ridges Moraine Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law, File MI 204, be
received.
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Development Services
Committee Report dated May 20, 2003 entitled "Draft Oak Ridges Moraine
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Public Meeting Request", be
received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law be received;
And that the amendments be referred back to staff for a
report.
CARRIED
52. IOLE CAPOGNA AND SANDRO CAPOGNA
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 9TH LINE AND 16TH AVENUE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
CORNELL COMMUNITY (SU.03-109620, ZA.03-109616)(10.5, 10.7)
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposal by Iole Capogna and Sandro Capogno by nature of representing the
owners and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
draft plan of Subdivision and implementing Zoning applications, Files
SU.03-109620 and ZA.03-109616, submitted by Iole Capogna and Sandro Capogna,
for the southeast corner of 9th Line and 16th Avenue,
Cornell Community.
Committee was advised that 63
notices were mailed on June 17, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
June 16, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal in the context of the Cornell
development.
Dan
Leeming and Rick Merrill of the Planning Partnership made a presentation of the
details of the plan, and displayed site plans and elevations.
There
were no comments from the audience with respect to this application. Committee
expressed concern that the gas station and the townhouses will be reflective of
the existing neighbourhood design and
character. Discussions included the completion of the greenway system. The Ward
Councillor advised a residents meeting will be held with respect to the
proposed gas station.
Moved by: Regional Councillor T.
Wong
Seconded by: Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the record of the
Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to applications SU.03-109620
and ZA.03-109616 by Iole Capogna and Sandro Capogna for draft plan of
subdivision approval and amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 on part
Lot 16, Concession 9, be received;
And that the applications be referred back to staff for a
report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
53. EASTERN
CREATIVE GROUP LIMITED, 83 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
28 CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSES AND FOUR MIXED-USE UNITS
(ZA.03-107781, SC 03-107787) (10.5, 10.6)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a
rezoning application, File ZA.03-107781 and site plan application File SC
03-107787, submitted by Eastern Creative Group Limited, for Condominiums and
mixed-use units at 83 Old Kennedy Road.
Committee was advised that 115
notices were mailed on June 17, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
June 15, 2003. Committee received written submissions from:
1. Zian-Zhao,
47 Manston Crescent - in objection
2. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson
Sutton VanVeldhuizen on behalf of Dimilta Bros. Investment Group Limited and
the Dimilta family - expressing concerns
3. Michael Bigiono, Bigioni Barristers
& Solicitors, on behalf of Jen-Dan Limited - expressing concerns
4. Zhao
Ru Chen, 95 Manston Crescent - submitting comments
5. Lin
Quing, 67 Manston Crescent - submitting comments
6. Zhao,
Yan Stephanie, 210 Aldergrove Drive - in support
7. Gao
Hong Huang, 49 Manston Crescent - in support
8. Zheng
Zhen Tian, 61 Manston Crescent - in support
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property, and advised that water allocation is not
yet available. Staff commented on the written submission by Mr. Bigioni,
advising the adjacent contractors yard is a legal non-conforming use, and
buffering will have to be considered.
Henry
Chiu, Architect, representing the applicant, Eastern Creative Group Limited,
gave details of the proposal and displayed elevations.
The
following people spoke to the application:
1. Charles Lui on behalf of Zhao Ru Chen,
95 Manston Crescent
2. Stephen Zheng, 210 Aldergrove Drive
3. Clive Hilton, 1 Northolt Crescent
4. Leslie Kerr, 177 Aldergrove Drive
5. Antonio
Dimilta, 400-141 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, on behalf of Dimilta Bros.
Investments
Comments
made were in support of the revitalization of the area, with concerns expressed
for density, traffic, street lighting, and provision of transit and parks. Mr.
Dimilta also noted concern for the possible extension of Midland Road through
Dimilta property. Staff advised that they are working to resolve the road
alignment issue, and that all comments would be considered in the final report.
Moved by: Councillor K, Usman
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That correspondence from Zian-Zhao;
Donald C. Hindson on behalf of Dimilta Bros. Investment Group Limited and the
DiMilta family; Michael Bigiono on behalf of Jen-Dan Limited; Zhao Ru Chen; Lin
Quing; Zhao, Yan Stephanie; Gao Hong Huang; and Zheng Zhen Tian, regarding
the rezoning application, File
ZA.03-107781 and site plan application File SC 03-107787, submitted by Eastern
Creative Group Limited, for Condominiums and mixed-use units at 83 Old Kennedy
Road, be received;
And
that the deputations by Charles Lui on behalf of Zhao Ru Chen; Stephen Zheng;
Clive Hilton; Leslie Kerr; and Antonio Dimilta on behalf of Dimilta Bros.
Investments, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission report dated April 22, 2003 entitled "Preliminary
Report, Eastern Creative Group Limited rezoning and Site Plan Applications to
Permit 28 Condominium Townhouses and Four Mixed-Use Units at 83 Old Kennedy
Road (ZA.03-107781, SC 03-107787)" be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to
By-law 47-85, be received;
And further that the application by Eastern Creative Group
Ltd. to amend By-law 47-85 be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
54. SOLARINO HOLDINGS, 29 LAIDLAW BOULEVARD
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT
RETAIL USE AS A
CAR SHOWROOM (ZA.03-112553)
(10.5)
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Solarino Holdings, by nature of owning property
nearby, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a
rezoning application, File ZA.03-112553, submitted by Solarino Holdings, to
permit a car showroom at 29 Laidlaw Boulevard.
Committee was advised that 107
notices were mailed on June 17, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
June 17, 2003. There were no written submissions received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. Committee noted a concern for parking
and staff advised that a Parking Utilization Study is required, and the issue
will be resolved prior to the by-law being brought forward.
Representatives
of the applicant, Solarino Holdings, discussed the parking and off-loading
situation on the property, and advised of the time constraints for the
proposal. They advised that the Parking Study can be provided the following
day.
Moved by: Regional Councillor T.
Wong
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the application by
Solarino Holdings, 29 Laidlaw Boulevard, for a Zoning By-law Amendment to add a
use to the existing Industrial (M) Zone, be deferred until Committee of the
Whole on July 8, 2003, to allow staff an opportunity, if possible, to review
the parking study that will be provided by the applicant.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 9:00 p.m.
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2003-07-08
Meeting No. 14 (continued)
PART
B -
3:00 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
M.F. Turner, Commissioner of
Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships
J. Sales, Commissioner of
Community Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
D. Clark, Town Architect
T. Lambe, Manger, Policy &
Research
R. Blake, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 3:00 p.m. on July 8, 2003, in the Council Chambers with
Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST - none
Continued
from Item # 27, Development Services Committee meeting, July 7, 2003.
The Committee continued
discussions deferred from the Development Services Committee meeting held on
July 7, 2003.
Bev Driscoll, 8328 14th
Avenue, stated her support for the tenant purchase program.
Susan Kirk, 8331 14th
Avenue, stated her support for the tenant purchase program.
David Whittamore,
7186 11th Line, Markham, stated his support for the tenant purchase
program, and expressed concern for possible delays that may be caused by
additional studies required by the proposed OPA in support of the Rouge North
Management Plan..
The Chair of the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee reiterated the objectives of the
Committee and the numerous issues that have to be considered when preparing a
strategy for Eastern Markham.
Committee discussed
the possibility of retaining public ownership of certain lands, but recognized
the commitments already made. Several amendments were made.
Moved by: Councillor
J. Heath
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor T. Wong
That the deputations
by Bev Driscoll, Susan Kirk, and David Whittamore, with comments regarding the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Final Report, be received;
And that the minutes of the Eastern
Markham Strategic Review Committee meetings, held June 13 and June 20, 2003, be
received;
And that the final Report of the Eastern
Markham Strategic Review Committee be received;
And that the Principles and
Recommended Actions identified in the Report be endorsed as the basis for
further discussion with identified stakeholders and for further decisions by
Council regarding the matters addressed in the Actions, with amendments to
reflect the following directions:
1. T5:
add a bullet "the need, justification and possible alignments for a
north-south Provincial highway link from the proposed Pickering Airport to
Highway 407, and if possible, to Highway 401, outside of the Rouge Park, in the
Region of Durham"
2. L10: delete
3. L1: add "subject to the conditions
outlined in Action L2 and L3"
4. Schedule
B, Clause 2(k): add "subject to the conditions outlined in Action L2 and
L3"
And that the recommendations of the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee for requests and advice to
governments, agencies and other stakeholder interests, as identified in
Schedule B to the Committee's report be endorsed;
And that copies of the Report and
this resolution be provided to identified stakeholders and participants;
And that the Mayor and Councillor
Heath, former Chair of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee, meet
with Provincial representatives to initiate a dialogue regarding the Principles
and Recommended Actions relating to Provincial interests;
And that the Report of the Eastern
Markham Strategic Review Committee be referred to staff, and that staff be
directed to report regarding the implications and implementation of the
recommended actions endorsed by Council, addressing among other things,
consultation with senior governments and agencies, responses to this resolution
and to the Committee's Report, and requirements for further work to implement
the recommended actions including studies, administrative requirements, budget
and staffing requirements;
And that following endorsement by
Council of the Principles and Recommended Actions in the final Report of the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee, that the Committee be dissolved by
Council, with thanks for its work and recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 4:30 p.m.