DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2001-01-23
Meeting No. 3
PART A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
11:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
J. Baird,
Director of Planning
T. Lambe,
Manager of Policy Planning
R. Tadmore,
Planner
K. Bavington,
Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:00 a.m. with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – none declared
1. EMPLOYMENT
LANDS TECHNICAL STUDY (M1427)
FILE 10.8 (Tim Lambe, ext. 2910)
Mary Frances Turner, Commissioner of
Development Services, Jim Baird, Director of Planning, Tim Lambe, Manager of
Policy Planning, and Robert Lehman, consultant with The Planning Partnership,
made a presentation regarding the Employment Lands Technical Study (ELTS).
York Region’s Official Plan has projected
Markham’s employment will grow from 112,000 in the year 2000, to 200,000 in
2021. Markham has sufficient residential land until the year 2016, and
sufficient office space to 2011, but only has enough industrial land for 6 or 7
years, at an absorption rate of 100 acres per year. Staff reviewed the studies
and steps to be completed as a basis for a secondary plan, a minimum 5-year
process, and recommended the Town’s intentions should be established in order
to protect the lands. The significant amount of subject land in
corporate/commercial ownership was noted.
Staff reviewed the available employment lands
in surrounding GTA areas, noting the factors of the Oak Ridges Moraine and
accessibility to highways. Markham’s existing and potential employment lands
were reviewed, as well as the constraints affecting them, such as the buffering
of the Little Rouge, noise contours of Pickering Airport, and highway access.
Planning for land surrounding the airport is premature, as the timing is
unknown, and there are highway and environmental constraints. The areas west of
the Little Rouge, and along Highways 404 and 407 were identified as having the
best potential
Mr. Lehman explained the proposed phasing
options. The study area would consist of 3000 acres, but not all of it would be
designated for employment lands. Individual property owner’s wishes, the hamlet
of Victoria Square, and land for future phases will all be considered in the
study.
The Committee expressed concern for the
ongoing traffic congestion problem and discussed that transit solutions are
required, not just more roads. New Urbanism, the blend of residential and
commercial uses, was endorsed.
The Committee debated targeting for year 2016
or 2021 land requirement levels. It was agreed that further discussion is
needed before proceeding to a Public Meeting. Appreciation was expressed to
staff for a very effective presentation.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation regarding the
Employment Lands Technical Study be received;
And that a one hour presentation be scheduled
for the February 6, 2001 Development Services Committee meeting.
PART B
Report Agenda
1:00 p.m. – Council Chambers
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development
Services
S. Bertoia,
Director of Environmental Services
and Administration
J. Baird,
Director of Planning
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
L. Duoba,
Project Coordinator
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:p.m. with Councillor
G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST -
none declared
2. UNIONVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL EXPANSION
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FILE: 10.6
Ms.
Maureen O’Shaughnessy, of Carruthers, Shaw and Partners Architects,
representing the York Region District School Board, made a presentation
regarding a proposed 2-storey, 15-classroom addition to the Unionville High
School. She reviewed the site plan, elevations, and landscaping plan, advising
such addition is to accommodate the existing student population. Concerns were
identified for parking of construction vehicles, and parking for
students/teachers. A traffic study is being prepared for the Town’s approval,
and 76 parking spaces will be added.
Stan
Bertoia ,
Director of Environmental Services and Administration, advised of the ongoing
negotiations for a Joint Use Agreement for sharing of parking lot and
maintenance services between the school, the Markham Theatre, and the Civic
Centre.
The
Committee expressed concern for the loss of green space to create more parking
spaces, and traffic congestion at the Apple Creek Boulevard entrance.
Staff requested that authority for site plan approval be delegated, due
to the tight construction time frame. The Committee supported staff’s request,
but noted construction parking and student/teacher parking issues must still be
addressed. The Committee instructed that efforts continue to finalize the Joint
Use Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Ms.
Maureen O’Shaughnessy, of Carruthers, Shaw and Partners Architects,
representing the York Region District School Board, regarding the proposed
expansion of Unionville High School, be received;
And that the authority for Site
Plan Approval for the building, only, for the Unionville High School expansion,
be delegated to the Minor Applications Committee;
And further that the Joint Use
Committee continue to work towards finalizing the Joint Use Agreement,
including a review of parking.
3. REGION
OF YORK LONG TERM WATER STUDY
FILE: 13.4
Ms. Debbie Korolnek, Director of Water and Waste Water, Region of York,
was in attendance to make a presentation. Ms. Korolnek reviewed the project
background, advising the population in York Region is expected to double
between 1990 and 2031. A long-term water supply philosophy has been developed
to promote water efficiency, and to utilize water supplies from the
groundwater, and from Toronto, Lake Simcoe, and Lake Ontario via Peel Region.
The Committee applauded the success of the project, and conservation efforts.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Ms. Debbie Korolnek, Director of Water and
Waste Water, Region of York, regarding the Region of York long term water
study, be received with appreciation.
4. MEETING
NO. 2 OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 9, 2001, MINUTES
FILE 10.0
Clause 1 and Clause 2, Report No.
7, 2001, from the Council meeting dated January 16, 2001, with respect to items
# 8 and # 9 of the Development Services Committee minutes, dated January 9,
2001, were received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes
of the Second Development Services Committee meeting, dated January 9, 2001, as
amended by Council on January 16, 2001, be confirmed.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
FROM TOWN OF AJAX
REGARDING THE PLANNING ACT
FILE:
10.0
RECOMMENDATION:
That Markham support
the request of Mr. Steve Parish, Mayor of Ajax, to the Honourable Tony Clement,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, that the Province take the necessary
steps to amend the Planning Act regulations with respect to the requirements for
a complete application, and that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
be advised accordingly.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
FROM DAVID KWECHANSKY
RENAMING HWY 7 TO TRUDEAU BOULEVARD
FILE:
10.14
The Committee discussed that the Town of
Markham does not have the jurisdiction to rename Highway 7, and that naming a
new road would be less disruptive to residents than re-naming an existing road.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request by
Mr. David Kwechansky to rename a portion of Highway 7 to “Trudeau Boulevard” be
referred to staff for review and a recommendation of appropriate action, and
that Mr. Kwechansky be so advised.
7. DISPLAY
FOR ONTARIO HERITAGE WEEK
FILE: 16.11 (Regan Hutchinson, ext. 2080)
RECOMMENDATION:
Whereas Council,
at its meeting of January 16, 2001 proclaimed the week of February 18-24, 2001
as Ontario Heritage Week in the Town of Markham;
Therefore, be it
resolved that the Heritage Section set up an educational heritage display in
the Great Hall of the Civic Centre during Heritage Week to promote Markham’s
built heritage programs.
8. AGARWAL
HAYASHIDERA HOLDINGS, 114 ANDERSON AVENUE
ZONING APPLICATION FOR BANQUET HALL (ZA.00.245331)
FILE 10.5 (Geoffrey Singer, ext. 6160)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be scheduled to consider rezoning application
ZA.00.245331 submitted by Agarwal Hayashidera Holdings to permit a banquet hall
at 114 Anderson Avenue.
9. GRAND
LIFE BOULEVARD CORP.
NE CORNER OF WOODBINE AVE. & MAJOR MACKENZIE DR.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING (SU 00 246584 &
ZA 00 246589)
FILE 10.5, 10.7 (Valerie Shuttleworth, ext. 3810)
The Committee had before it the report dated
January 23, 2001 from the Development Services Commission regarding an
application by Grand Life Boulevard Corp., for Draft Plan of Subdivision and
Rezoning at Woodbine Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive.
Correspondence from Cathedral of the
Transfiguration, dated January 17, 2001, expressing concerns was received.
Committee members noted that several issues had been identified at the public
information meeting, and hoped those issues would be addressed for the Public
Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be scheduled to
consider the applications by Grand Life Boulevard Corporation for Approval of
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning, Files SU00 246584 & ZA 00 246589,
at the north east corner of Woodbine Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive.
10. TOWN
& COUNTRY BMW, 720168 ONTARIO INC.
22, 42, & 62 HELEN AVE. AT KENNEDY RD.
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING, AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
(OP.00-244184, ZA.00-244187, SC.00-244195)
FILE 10.3, 10.5, 10.6 (Geoff McKnight, ext. 4430)
The
Committee had before it the report dated January 23, 2001 from the Development
Services Commission regarding an application by Town & Country BMW, for
Official Plan, Rezoning, and Site Plan Approval at 22, 42, and 62 Helen Avenue.
Committee members expressed concerns for the
effects on the whole community and requested a community information meeting be
held, with a wider notice circulation.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be scheduled to
consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted
by Town & Country BMW (720168 Ontario Inc.) to permit automotive,
commercial, and residential uses at 22, 42, and 62 Helen Avenue.
And that the Ward
Councillor hold community meeting prior to the Public Meeting, spaced
appropriately in time to allow the issues raised at the community meeting to be
address at the Public meeting;
And that wider
notification be provided to include the whole community, for the community
meeting and the Public Meeting, including advertising in the Markham newspaper.
11. DELANO
TECHNOLOGY, 302 TOWN CENTRE BLVD.
WALL SIGN VARIANCE (00.243992)
FILE: 2.16.2 (Elvio Valente ext. 2720)
The Committee was advised the applicant has
requested a deferral of this application.
RECOMMENDATION:
That application # .00-243992 submitted by Delano Technology, for a
wall sign variance at 302 Town Centre Blvd., be deferred, at the applicant’s
request.
12. MARKHAM SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING, JANUARY 15,
2001
MCNALLY INTERNATIONAL INC., NINTH LINE SEWERS
FILE: 5.10, 2.10
The Committee had before it the minutes of
the Markham Subcommittee meeting, held on January 15, 2001, regarding the
application by McNally International Inc. for an exemption to the Town’s Noise
By-law 218-89 to extend the hours of work for the construction of the 9th
Line Sewer.
Ashraf Hanna, of the Region of York,
explained how the design-build contract is structured, and stated that it is reasonable
for the contractor to assume an exemption from a noise by-law in these
situations. He advised the contract could likely be extended if the deadline
cannot be met, however, a delay will extend the length of the project beyond
April 2002, and may have financial and legal ramifications.
The Committee discussed 10:00 p.m. or 11:00
p.m. time limits as opposed to a 1:00 a.m. limit, plus maintenance shifts, at
the various locations, and questioned if denial of the exemption would actually
have an effect on the ability to meet the deadline. Concern was expressed for
the residents’ discomfort. It was acknowledged that the contractor had made
efforts to mitigate the noise and lighting effects.
The Committee received clarification on the
type of noise created at the site, and were advised most of the work is done
underground. It was noted that one of the proposed conditions would permit
Council to rescind the exemption amendment if problems arose. The Committee
requested more clarification regarding the ramifications of not meeting the
contract deadline.
Staff advised a half-hour presentation will
be scheduled for the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, January 30,
2001, to discuss this matter further.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the application by McNally International
Inc. for an exemption to the Town’s Noise By-law 218-89 to extend the hours of
work for the construction of the 9th Line Sewer, be deferred, to
allow York Region and McNally International Inc. to determine the implications
of amending the Markham Subcommittee’s recommendation by limiting working hours
to 11:00 p.m. on sites C1, C4, C5, and C9, plus maintenance shifts, with
respect to extension of the time frame for the contract.
13. MEMO
ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FILE: 16.34 (Tim Lambe, ext. 2910)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the memo
from J. Baird, Director of Planning, regarding scheduling of Committee
discussion on the Report on Affordable Housing, be received.
14. ENVIRONMENTAL
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE, WARDEN AND HWY
7
FILE: 8.5 (Les Arishenkoff, ext. 3020)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the Town of
Markham, Petro-Canada, 1321365 Ontario Limited (in association with
Leisureworld Incorporated and Embassy Suites Hotel) and Merkur (current vendor
of the Petro-Canada site at Warden Avenue and Hwy 7) regarding the
decommissioning of the existing Petro-Canada site to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor.
15. 143046
ONTARIO INC., BLOCK 40 REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3226
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL (SC.00-243469)
FILE 10.6 (Ron Blake, ext. 2600)
RECOMMENDATION:
That application SC.00-243469 for site plan approval submitted by
143046 Ontario Inc. for Block 40, Registered Plan 65M-3226, be approved,
subject to the following conditions:
1.
THAT the Owner enter
into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town;
2.
THAT site plan approval
shall lapse after a period of three years commencing January 23, 2001, in the event
that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
3.
THAT the site plan
comply with the requirements of By-law 177-96, as amended by By-law 306-96 and
approved minor variance for the property;
4.
THAT the site plan
agreement provide for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries
and development charges;
5.
THAT the site plan
agreement contain provisions for satisfying Town Departments including all
requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department, and the Waste
Management Department;
6.
THAT the site plan be
revised to show a sidewalk along the full length of the Block 40 frontage on
South Park Road;
7.
THAT the applicant apply
for, and obtain approval for, a by-law amendment to effect removal of Hold (H)
provisions on Block 40, prior to the issuance of building permits;
8.
THAT prior to execution
of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit a noise impact study to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
9.
THAT prior to the
execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit a Landscape Plan,
prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A membership, to the
satisfaction and approval of the Commissioner of Development Services.
16. INTRACORP
DEVELOPMENTS LTD., EDGEWATER AT THE
GALLERIA, 385 & 391 SOUTH PARK DRIVE
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL (SC.00-243356)
FILE 10.6 (Ron Blake, ext. 2600)
Staff provided
the Committee with a revised resolution, and advised that a condition regarding
the valley buffer block was no longer required.
RECOMMENDATION:
That application SC.00-243356 for Site Plan
Approval submitted by Intracorp Developments Ltd., Edgewater at the Galleria, for 14 Condominium Townhouse units at
385 & 391 South Park Drive, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1.
THAT the Owner enter
into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town;
2.
THAT site plan approval
shall lapse after a period of three years commencing January 23, 2001, in the
event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
3.
THAT the site plan
comply with the requirements of By-law 177-96, as amended by By-law 306-96;
4.
THAT the site plan
agreement provide for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries
and development charges;
5.
THAT the site plan
agreement contain provisions for satisfying Town Departments including all
requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department, and the Waste
Management Department;
6.
THAT the site plan
agreement include a clause whereby the Owner agrees to provide private
front-door garbage pick-up, and also agrees not to permit centralized outdoor
storage of garbage on the site;
7.
THAT the site plan
agreement include a clause establishing that the Owner may be permitted to
construct a walkway on the adjoining park property to serve the rear yard
amenity spaces of the townhouse units, subject to the owner entering into an
easement agreement with the municipality outlining the Owner’s obligations
pertaining to the construction, operation and maintenance of any walkway, to
the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services. The location and
design of any walkway will be indicated in the Landscape Plan;
8.
THAT prior to the
execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner submit a Landscape Plan,
prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.
17. “ANNOTATED
LAND AGREEMENTS” BY JOHN MASCARIN
FILE 10.0
Mayor Cousens
presented the book, “Annotated Land Agreements” co-authored by John Mascarin,
Assistant Town Solicitor.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the book “Annotated Land Agreements”,
co-authored by John Mascarin, be received, and that appreciation that
congratulations be conveyed to Mr. Mascarin.
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Committee
recessed in-camera to discuss a property matter at the hour of 3:00 p.m. and
reconvened at the hour of 3:10 p.m.
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18. PROPERTY
ACQUISITION MATTER
FILE: 8.6
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to investigate
available funding for the acquisition of land, and report to Council
expeditiously.
19. ROUGE
PARK
FILE 8.10, 8.4
Mayor Cousens
advised of the status of the request by the Rouge Park Alliance for an
environmental bump-up on lands east of the Little Rouge, and discussed the need
to protect the lands, with respect to the cemetery lands and Box Grove.
Agricultural easements were suggested as a solution. Mayor Cousens requested
the Committee’s support, and authorization for himself and the Deputy Mayor to
begin negotiations on relevant issues, with the understanding that Council
would be kept informed. The Committee discussed that the Ward Councillor also
be included in negotiations.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Ward Councillor be authorized to begin
negotiations with interested parties, on issues relative to the Rouge Park and
the former agricultural preserve in south-east Markham including agricultural
easements and the Box Grove Secondary Plan, and report back to Council.
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Mayor Cousens left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
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20. PROPOSED
TOUR OF NORTH AMERICAN CITIES
FILE 10.0
RECOMMENDATION:
That
approval be granted for a Council orientation session “Tour of North American
Cities”, for the development of Markham Centre, as follows:
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Three tours, for all of
Council and 6 staff
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Miami/Washington (4
nights)
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Dallas/Chicago (4
nights)
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Los
Angeles/Seattle/Portland (5 nights)
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As a cost of $ 54,979,
using Saturday travel.
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The
Development Services Committee recessed at the hour of 3:40 p.m. and reconvened
at the hour of 7:00 p.m.
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PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. –
Council Chambers
Attendance
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J. Baird,
Director of Planning
G. McKnight,
Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. with
Councillor George McKelvey in the Chair.
21. NIVLOG
INVESTMENTS LTD.
DENNISON AVENUE AND WOODBINE AVENUE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT FREE-STANDING RESTAURANT
BUILDINGS (ZA.00-243278)
FILE: 10.5 (Geoff McKnight ext. 4430)
The Chair advised that the subject of the
Public Meeting this date was to consider an application by Nivlog Investments
Ltd. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit free-standing restaurant building
at Dennison Avenue and Woodbine Avenue.
Committee
was advised that a Public Meeting sign was posted on January 2, 2001, and
confirmation was executed on January 2, 2001. 28 notices were mailed on January
3, 2001 and 1 written submission has been received.
Jeff
McKnight, Planner, gave a summary of the commercial proposal, and displayed
site plans. Parking and landscaping issues were reviewed. He advised a traffic
study is being prepared, and sign issues are still to be resolved.
Geula
Solow, of Petroff Partnership Architects, representing the applicant, explained
the building is sited close to the street edge, under the Town’s direction for
the New Urbanism design. The Committee discussed parking requirements and
central court landscaping.
Ms.
Helen Tsakalos, 69 Carey Crescent, enquired about the height of the buildings,
and was advised the height would be one storey.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the correspondence from York Region Transportation and Works Department, dated
January 17, 2001, advising of no objections, but noting that comments have
previously been provided regarding submission of a preliminary site plan, be
received;
And
that the record of the Public meeting held on January 23, 2001 to consider the
application by Nivlog Investments Ltd., for Rezoning to permit office and
restaurant uses, be received;
And
that the application be referred back to staff for a report evaluating this
proposal.
ADJOURNMENT