MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
October
7, 2008
Meeting No. 23
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
R. Blake, Manager, West District
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the 9:00 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. ECONOMIC
DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
OF CANADA AWARD (EDAC)
- MARKHAM CHINA BUSINESS
MISSION 2008 (12.2.6)
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Mr. Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development, addressed
the Committee to present them with the Economic Developers National Marketing
Award. The Town of Markham
received a first place award for its marketing of the China Business Mission
2008 at the recent 40th annual Economic Developers Association of
Canada (EDAC) conference. Mr. Chait
thanked the Mayor, Council, John Livey, and Jim Baird for their continued
support.
The Committee congratulated Mr. Stephen Chait and his
team and stated it is a great honor to receive such recognition.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Committee recognizes and thanks Mr. Stephen
Chait for all the hard work in achieving a first place award for its marketing
of the China Business Mission 2008.
CARRIED
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
advised the Committee that Stephen Chait also received a personal award – the
EDAC President’s Award.
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 16, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held September
16, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- September 16, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held September 16, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 10, 2008 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on September
10, 2008, be
received.
CARRIED
5. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS FOR
THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 2, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of August 2, 2008 to September 5, 2008” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report;
and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. DELEGATED
APPROVALS REPORT (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
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 October 7, 2008; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. PRELIMINARY
REPORT:
THE ROCKPORT GROUP
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT
OF A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE AT
34 MAIN STREET SOUTH UNIONVILLE
IN MARKHAM CENTRE.
ZA 06 120486 001 (10.5)
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Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the staff report entitled: “Preliminary Report:
The Rockport Group Inc. Application for Zoning Amendment
to permit the development of retirement residences at 34 Main Street South
Unionville in Markham Centre” (ZA 08 124690) be received; and,
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning
amendment application (ZA 08 124690) and that notice not be provided in
accordance with the enhanced notification procedures for Markham Centre
applications but instead be provided as outlined in this report; and,
That notice of the Public Meeting
be circulated to the Unionville Villagers Association and the Unionville
Ratepayers Association; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. PRELIMINARY
REPORT
GEMCROSS DEVELOPMENTS
(CONSTRADA AGGREGATE RECYCLING
FACILITY)
350 YORKTECH DRIVE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
THE EXISTING AGGREGATE
RECYCLING FACILITY
ON A PERMANENT BASIS, ZA-08-119862
(10.5)
Report
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Staff provided the
Committee with background history regarding the temporary use By-laws issued in
2002 and 2005. He confirmed that the
required clean up has occurred. Soils
were removed and relocated to form berms which enabled development to occur to
the west. The subject property does have
soil contamination issues.
Ms. Lynda Townsend,
Townsend, Rogers LLP, representing the applicant, addressed the Committee with
respect proposed zoning by-law amendment to permit the existing recycling
facility on a permanent basis, requested the Committee approve the staff
recommendation to hold a Public Meeting and that her client is prepared to file
an Official Plan Amendment application.
She advised the Committee that for the site to be cleaned of the
contaminated soils it would require soil removal of 12 metre deep; 9 acres wide. The lands were originally going to be used as
a parking lot however, there is no need or demand at this time for that
use. She also advised that berms have
been built so that the operation is not visible.
The Committee discussed
environmental and traffic issues related to the operation of this recycling
facility. The Committee also discussed
the importance of holding a statutory Public Meeting as soon as possible to
obtain the residents views.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Development Services
Committee resolve into an in camera session to obtain legal advice with regards
to the application for zoning By-law amendment to permit the existing aggregate
recycling facility on a permanent basis at 350 Yorktech Road (9:35 AM).
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session
(10:38 AM)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D.
Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J.
Virgilio
That the staff report
dated October 7, 2008 regarding an application by Gemcross Developments
(Constrada) for zoning by-law amendment to permit the existing aggregate
recycling facility at 350 Rodick Road on a permanent basis, be received; and,
That, upon submission of
a complete application for Official Plan Amendment, a Public Meeting be
scheduled to consider the applications submitted by Gemcross Developments
(Strada Aggregates Inc.) for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments to
permit the existing aggregate recycling facility at 350 Yorktech Drive on a
permanent basis; and,
That
notice of the Public Meeting be issued in accordance with the Markham Centre
notice criteria; and,
That the
applicant be requested to cease operation immediately pending processing of the
development applications; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
The following amendment was enacted at the October 14, 2008 Council meeting.
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Add the following paragraph:
"That the deputation on October 14, 2008 from Ms. Lynda Townsend,
representing Gemcross Developments, indicating her client intended to withdraw
the application to permit the existing aggregate recycling facility at 350
Yorktech Drive to operate on a permanent basis and to instead submit a
Temporary Use By-law Application, be received;"
- Amend Paragraph 2 to reflect the
intention of the applicant to revise the application to operate on a temporary
basis.
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Delete the following paragraph 4:
"That the applicant
be requested to cease operation immediately pending processing of the
development applications;"
CARRIED
9. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
YONGE STEELES CORRIDOR STUDY,
DRAFT FINAL REPORT JULY 31,
2008
FILE MI 514 (10.0)
Report Atts Consultant
Report
Mr. J. Baird advised the Committee that from a staff
view point the public consultation process has been an extremely successful one
with excellent participation form the community and significant land
owners. He thanked Ms. Valerie
Shuttleworth, Ron Blake, Sabrina Bordone, Liz Wimmer, Councillor V. Burke and
all the constituents who participated in this process.
Ron Blake, Manager, West District, highlighted and
summarized the guiding principles outlined in the Yonge Steeles Corridor Study.
The Committee suggested that a statutory Public
Meeting should be held prior to endorsing the Study.
Ms. Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe Partners,
representing Liberty Developments, addressed the Committee regarding the Yonge
Steeles Corridor Study. She advised that
overall they commend the study’s objectives nevertheless, there are some areas
of concern. Some of their concerns
include: height and density maximums;
open space buffer; no direct access to Yonge Street from the Liberty
Development; intent of the holding provision is unclear and would like further
discussion regarding the suggested development charges and financial
agreements.
The Committee also thanked all the members of staff
for all their work. The Committee
suggested including the east side of Bayview Avenue with respect to the
sanitary and storm sewer review that is underway.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report entitled “Recommendation Report: Yonge Steeles Corridor Study, Draft Final
Report July 31, 2008, File MI 514” be received; and.
Subject to input received at the
Statutory Public Meeting, that the draft final report
prepared by DuToit Allsop Hillier, entitled “Town of Markham Yonge + Steeles
Corridor Study, Draft Final Report July 31, 2008” (under separate cover) be
endorsed as the basis for Town-initiated amendments to the Markham Official
Plan and the Thornhill Secondary Plan; and,
That a public meeting be scheduled to consider
Town-initiated amendments to the Markham Official Plan and the Thornhill
Secondary Plan (PD 3-1) to implement the recommendations of the Yonge Steeles
Corridor Study; and,
That staff report back to Development Services
Committee with a draft Official Plan Amendment, to implement the Yonge Steeles
Corridor Study; and further,
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
APPLICATIONS BY 1691126
ONTARIO INC. FOR
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL AND
OFFICE COMMERCIAL USES AT
7171 & 7161 YONGE STREET,
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
YONGE STREET AND MEADOWVIEW
AVENUE, THORNHILL
FILE NOS. OP 06 127138 &
ZA 06 127273 (10.3 and 10.5)
Report Atts
Staff advised the Committee that there is an appeal
filed with the Ontario Municipal Board for 1691126 Ontario Inc. and that staff
are continuing to work with the applicant.
Staff provided a summary of the conditions associated with the proposed
resolution.
The Committee discussed the proposed building heights
and the recommended angular plan. Staff
advised that there have been many key improvements to the proposal such as
retail at grade and the incorporated open space.
The Committee suggested that bird friendly guidelines
and reduction in light pollution be added to the list of innovative sustainable
development initiatives. Staff advised
that they will be reducing the parking supply with the possibility of capping
the amount.
Ms. Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe Partners, addressed
the Committee advising that they are pleased with staff’s findings. She pointed out that her client’s application
did predate the Yonge Steeles Corridor Study therefore, there is no legal
requirement to comply with the study but, will continue to work with Town
staff. Ms. Rosenthal suggested that the
Committee only receive the report today for the reason that there are areas
that require further discussion. These
include: mechanical penhouses and
elevator shafts, financial agreements, reference to angular plane, floor plate
size, suggested separation between the buildings, location of the set backs,
and proposed building heights.
Staff confirmed that the mechanical penthouses and
elevator shafts are not included in the calculations of gross floor area.
Ms. Marilyn Ginsburg,
on behalf of the Grandview Area Residents Association and the Bayview Glen
Residents Association, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal at
7161 and 7171 Yonge Street. She thanked Town staff for opportunity of the
community’s input throughout this process and is pleased with the
recommendation report. Ms. Ginsburg also
thanked Mr. Fred Darvish for his continued cooperation with the existing
community. She stated their support for
the following: maximum height of 30
storeys, maximum residential density of 2.5 FSI for residential, green building
initiatives and the 1:2 angular plane ratio. The areas remain of concern
include: traffic study, sewer issues and
no reference made to the Thornhill Stormwater Study. The representatives of the
Bayview Glen Residents Association would like staff to consider a more adequate
servicing study that includes the Bayview Avenue
and Steeles Avenue area and
a report recommending an inflow and infiltration study. She also advised that she would like to
continue to be involved with this process.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Development Services
Committee resolve into an in camera session to obtain a status update with
respect to the OMB hearing for 1691126 Ontario Inc. (12:05PM).
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session
(12:30PM)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT,
Applications by 1691126 Ontario Inc. for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments to permit high density residential, retail and office commercial
uses at 7171 & 7161 Yonge Street, northeast corner of Yonge Street and
Meadowview Avenue, Thornhill, File Nos. OP 06 127138 & ZA 06 127273”, be
received; and,
That the applications be approved
following:
a) Revisions to the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendment applications and accompanying development concept plan which
will incorporate:
o
Building
heights;
o
Development
density to a maximum total density of 3.5 FSI and a maximum residential density
of 2.5 FSI;
o
Both of the
above to the satisfaction of Council.
b) Submission of:
§
A Development Phasing Plan, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Urban Design and the Director of Engineering;
§
A Travel Demand Management (TDM)
Plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, outlining how the
Town’s TDM objectives will be met;
§
Revisions to the Transportation
Study, as discussed in this report, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering in consultation with the Region of York;
§
Revisions to the Municipal
Servicing Study, as discussed in this report, to the satisfaction of the
Director of Engineering in consultation with the Region of York;
§
Suitable financial arrangements
for infrastructure improvements to support the proposed development; and,
That staff report back to Development Services
Committee with an Implementation Report,
including draft implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, when
the applicant has revised the proposal and submitted the revised reports, as
set out above; and,
That the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment contain
holding provisions, establishing interim development limits, in accordance with
the approved Transportation Study, TDM Plan, Municipal Servicing Study,
financial arrangements for infrastructure improvements, Development Phasing
Plan, and the anticipated availability of Regional Servicing Allocation for the
residential component of the application; and,
That staff continue to work with the applicant to
determine the amount of parkland dedication and/or cash-in-lieu of parkland for
this project, and the potential for contribution to community facilities
pursuant to the Section 37 Bonusing provisions of the Planning
Act, to be finalized prior to zoning and site plan approval; and,
That the deputation from Ms. Marilyn Ginsburg, be
received and considered further; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. MARKHAM
10 YEAR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
DRAFT FINAL REPORT (10.16)
Report
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That the report entitled “Markham 10 Year Economic
Development Strategy. Draft Final Report” be deferred to the October 14, 2008 Development
Services Committee meeting.
12. REGION
OF YORK COMMUNICATION REGARDING
AWARD OF TENDER #068-T-08
WOODBINE
BYPASS CONSTRUCTION – PHASE 1
(7.12.2 & 13.4))
Letter
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the communication dated September 19, 2008 from
the Region of York receiving the resolution of the Town of Markham regarding Award of Tender # 068-T-08 Woodbine Avenue
Bypass Construction – Phase 1, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
13. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
(10.0)
The Committee Clerk was
asked to poll members of Council to determine an appropriate start time for the
October 14, 2008 Development Services Meeting given that there is a scheduling
conflict with the regular 9:00 AM start time.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:40 PM.