DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2002-10-22
Meeting No. 17
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
M.F.Turner, Commissioner of
Development Services
J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director
of Planning
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy &
Research
D. Clark, Town Architect
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 11:10 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
declared
1. THE
BUTTONVILLE GENERAL STORE AND HOOD HOUSE
8971 WOODBINE AVENUE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT(16.11.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage
Markham's recommendation to designate the Hood House and Buttonville General
Store at 8971 Woodbine Avenue 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 this property.
2. THE
WILLIAM CLARRY HOUSE, 9900 HIGHWAY 48
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT(16.11.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage
Markham's recommendation to designate the William Clarry House at 9900 Highway
48 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 this property.
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Other
matters considered by the Development Services Committee on October 22, 2002:
3. MARKHAM
CENTRE UPDATE (10.8.1)
Staff provided an update on the
Markham Centre, advising that Mr. Patrick Condon of the University of British
Columbia, has been retained to prepare performance measure indicators. Staff
and Mr. Condon will be consulting with the Markham Centre Advisory Group and
Steering Committee, and requested to meet with Council members if available. A
report and recommendation is targeted for Development Services Committee on
November 19, 2002. Staff referred to the report to be considered by the
Committee later in the meeting, entitled
“Need for an Official Plan Amendment to Incorporate Markham Centre Development
Principles into the Secondary Plan; and Process for Reviewing Markham Centre
Development Applications; and Tenstone Developments
Inc., Mixed Use Development".
A chart illustrating the proposed
process of Markham Centre Development Applications was provided. Committee
indicated that concerns, comments, and changes to applications should be
conveyed to the Advisory and Steering Committees, as well as to Development
Services Committee. The anticipated schedule for current applications by Tridel
and Remington, and for the Parking Authority Study were reviewed. Staff
emphasized that the Parking Study is a major issue, and any Committee member
interested in participating should contact staff.
Committee requested a list of dates
of the various meetings regarding Markham Center issues be provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation regarding
Markham Centre be received for information.
4. WATER ISSUES - UPDATE ON REGION SUPPLY
AND ALLOCATION POLICY (13.4)
Town of Markham staff and Mr. Paul
May, Director of Infrastructure Planning for York Region, gave a presentation
on water issues, as a result of concerns expressed recently regarding the
depletion of water reserves.
Staff provided an overview of the
Regional water system, a history of its expansion since 1997, and a review of
the Joint Optimization Study with Toronto to identify long-term optimum
infrastructure requirements. Sixty percent of the growth in Markham is
anticipated to occur in Pressure District 6 (PD6), supplied by Bayview and
Markham pumping stations. The PD6
supply is identified as a priority project to be undertaken as soon as possible
(approved by Regional Council on October 17, 2002). It is included in the
Region's draft 2003 ten year capital plan and the DC By-law, and is anticipated
to be operational by February, 2006.
Staff reviewed the allocation policy
and conditions of draft approval that are imposed when water allocation is not
available. Discussions included mechanisms to ensure building does not occur
until water is available. A staff report and recommendation to address
constraints over the next few years is scheduled to be presented to Committee
on December 3, 2002.
Staff advised that the Town has the
right to re-assign water allocation, and discussed options in this regard. It
was clarified that there are no restrictions to industrial, commercial and
institutional uses. Committee requested the proposed 250 unit allocation for
infilling be reviewed and possibly increased.
Staff requested permission to give
the same presentation at the upcoming Developers Round Table meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Markham
staff and Mr. Paul May, Director of Infrastructure Planning for York Region,
regarding water issues, be received;
And that Town staff be granted
permission to give the same presentation at the Developers Round Table meeting.
5. PICKERING LAND EXCHANGE PANEL
RECOMMENDATION,
PICKERING AIRPORT STATUS UPDATE,
GTAA AND TRANSPORT CANADA (5.15.2, 13.5.2)
Correspondence was provided from Transport Canada, dated
October 16, 2002, entitled "Federal Government Green Space Strategy to
Protect Oak Ridges Morraine and Rouge Park for Future Generations".
Town staff gave a presentation
regarding the Pickering Land Exchange Panel recommendations and the status of
Pickering Airport, subsequent to Committee discussions on October 8, 2002.
Staff and Committee discussed that
the subject lands in Markham are primarily agricultural, and the factors that
will significantly influence future land use. With respect to land disposition
and land use controls, two options were presented: to continue to participate
in/monitor events and await Provincial initiatives; or to pursue earlier
proactive initiatives. Committee noted preservation of the land should be
considered, and there should not be an assumption that the lands will be
developed. Staff will be meeting with ORC to discuss ORC's intentions, and will
update the Committee at its meeting scheduled for November 5, 2002. Committee
emphasized that the Town has not yet taken a position on this matter, and that
fact must be conveyed to ORC.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the correspondence from Transport Canada, dated October
16, 2002, entitled "Federal Government Green Space Strategy to Protect Oak
Ridges Morraine and Rouge Park for Future Generations", be received;
And that the staff presentation
regarding the Pickering Land Exchange Panel recommendations and the status of
Pickering Airport, be received for information;
And that consideration of the
confidential memorandum dated October 11, 2002, from the Acting Commissioner of
Development Services relating to Provincial lands in East Markham, be deferred
to November 5, 2002.
6. MILLIKEN
MILLS MAIN STREET URBAN DESIGN STUDY
CONSULTANT PRESENTATION (10.8)
Mr. Jamie Bennett of Marshall Macklin
Monaghan, consultants, made a presentation regarding the Milliken Mills Main
Street Urban Design Study, and provided a draft plan. Mr. Bennett reviewed the
proposed uses and landscaping features. Discussions included the impediments to
revitalization, the proposed LRT station at Victory Avenue, and implementation
of a Community Improvement Plan. Public Information and Landowner meetings are
scheduled, followed by finalizing an action plan and guidelines, and a staff
report/recommendation on the Secondary Plan. Mr. Bennett recommended the more
proactive option, Implementation Option 3, described in the Issues and
Opportunities Report (attached to the original October 8, 2002 Development
Services Committee minutes, on file in the office of the Town Clerk) as the
most effective method of implementing the objectives for redevelopment of the
Milliken Mills Main Street.
Committee suggested the treatment to
extended into adjacent areas such as the Pacific Mall and Market Village, and
that there be more public spaces to attract the public. Concern was expressed
for traffic flow if Denison Street is closed, and for sufficient parking. A
suggestion was made for a pedestrian bridge along Thelma to link Main Street
with Market Village. Committee requested more comprehensive plans be presented
at the Public Information Meeting, to illustrate landscape and street furniture
details.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Mr. Jamie Bennett of Marshall Macklin Monaghan,
regarding the Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study be received;
And that the Implementation Option 3 - Proactive Intervention, as
outlined in the Issues and Options Report, (attached to the original
October 8, 2002 Development Services Committee minutes, on file in the office
of the Town Clerk) be
endorsed in principle.
7. UNIONVILLE
COMMERCIAL CORE AREA
PARKING AND LAND USE STUDY
(10.8)
Jamie Bennett of Marshall Macklin Monaghan, consultants, made a presentation
regarding the Unionville Commercial Core Area Parking and Land Use Study. Mr.
Bennett advised that he has been working with staff and the Steering Committee,
and that a Public Information Meeting will be held on October 24, 2002 to solicit community feedback on alternatives .
A market study has been prepared by John Winters & Associates,
indicating that a threshold of 50% retail is needed to support the area as a
retail destination and regional draw. Mr. Bennett recommended that existing
retail should not be displaced, and that land uses should be in the control of
Council, not the Committee of Adjustment with respect to Minor Variance
applications related to parking reductions. He also stated that Official Plan
polices need clarification with respect to the meaning of a traditional
shopping street, parking and grandfathering provisions.
Mr. Bennett explained that over the last 10 years due to the reduced
parking standards for heritage areas, the grandfathering provisions and
successful variance applications, parking provided is half of the normal
commercial requirements, and is utilized to its maximum capacity. He suggested
additional spaces can be achieved through various methods such as re-striping
of spaces, integration of existing lots and through property owner
co-operation. It was suggested by
Committee that alternate transportation to the area could be provided, instead
of creating more parking spaces.
Committee discussed Heritage aspects, and patio/expansion applications
for existing restaurants. A staff report and recommendation will be presented
in December, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Mr. Jamie
Bennett of Marshall Macklin Monaghan, regarding the Unionville Commercial Core
Area Parking and Land Use Study, be received.
8. KARVON
HOMES LIMITED, 6210, 6220 AND 6230 16TH AVENUE
LOTS 3, 4 AND 5, PLAN 4299,
GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING
19TM-02007 (SU 02 113581, ZA 02 113567) (10.5, 10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the applications submitted by Karvon Homes Limited for draft plan of
subdivision approval and implementing zoning to permit a 49 unit residential
plan of subdivision, including a place of worship site, at 6210, 6220 and 6230 16th
Avenue.
9. SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS APPROVED
UNDER BY-LAWS 216-93 and 2002-202 (FILE: DM 2001-03) (10.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with Site Plan
Approval Delegation By-laws 216-93 and 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
the following applications:
1. Neamsby Investments Inc. - Quality
Movers, 190 Duffield Drive (SC.02-110158)
2. Cobblestone Ridge, Redkey Road
(SC.02-111163)
3. York Region Board of Education,
Castlemore Public School (SC.02-104283)
4. Heritage Dwelling, 77 Main Street,
Unionville (SC.02-109195)
5. Gimi Construction Company Ltd.,
5 Swan Lake Boulevard (SC.02-108341)
10. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 (10.0)
A correction in the size of the addition for 43 John Street
was noted.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of September 13, 2002 to September 27, 2002” and
direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined
in the report.
11. MARKHAM CENTRE PRINCIPLES,
MARKHAM CENTER DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PROCESS,
AND STATUS OF TENSTONE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
NORTHWEST CORNER OF HWY #7 AND TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
(OP 01.109197, ZA 01.107910, SC 02.110607) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Mr. Steven Upton of Deltera Inc., representing Tridel and
Tenstone Development Inc., advised the Committee that there are no outstanding
issues of concern, and that the applicant is anxious to proceed.
Staff advised that Tenstone Development Inc. has submitted
revised plans to reflect negotiations, and a staff report is scheduled to be
presented to the Committee on November 5, 2002. Committee directed that
Appendix 'A' to the staff report dated October 22, regarding the application
process, be amended to reflect discussions that concerns, comments, and changes
to applications be conveyed to the Markham Centre Advisory and Steering
Committees, as well as to Development Services Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation by Mr. Steven Upton of Deltera Inc.,
representing Tridel and Tenstone Development Inc., be received;
And that
the report entitled “Need for an Official Plan Amendment to Incorporate Markham
Centre Development Principles into the Secondary Plan; and Process for
Reviewing Markham Centre Development Applications; and Tenstone
Developments Inc., Mixed Use Development at the north west corner of Highway 7
and Town Centre Boulevard, Precinct Plan, Official Plan, Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Approval Applications, Files: OP 01 109197, ZA 01 107910, SC 02 110607” dated October
22, 2002 be received;
And that
staff be directed to initiate an Official Plan Amendment process to incorporate
the Markham Centre Development Principles into OPA 21(the Markham Centre
Secondary Plan);
And that
the process outlined in the report (and detailed in Appendix “A” as amended to reflect discussions) for the processing of development
applications within Markham Centre be endorsed.
ADJOURNMENT