DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2003-06-03
Meeting No. 12
PART
A -
11:00 a.m. - Canada Room
PART
B -
1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director of Corporate
Strategy & Quality Office
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
D. Clark, Town Architect
P. Watts, Manager, Development
Engineering
E. Valente, Supervisor, Zoning
R. Kendall, Coordinator, Markham
Centre
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
D. Miller, Senior Planner
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
L. Wheeler, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 11:05 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 6, the proposed development by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., at 348 Steeles
Avenue East and 2 Valloncliffe Road, by nature of representing the owner, 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 # 18, the proposed development by Mr. & Mrs. Capogna, Part Lot 16,
Conc. 9, 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.
1. 16TH AVENUE DEWATERING
(2.10, 5.5)
Staff advised that Mr. Paul
Jankowski, Director of Transportation, Design and Construction Branch, Region
of York, will be meeting with staff and members of Council later in the day,
and the presentation was deferred to another day.
Committee directed that the
Ministry of Environment be advised of the Town’s concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Ministry
of Environment be advised of the Town of Markham’s concerns, and be requested
to defer approval of the 9th Line-Stouffville sewer project until
the Town is satisfied by the mitigation measures with respect to dewatering.
2. APPROVAL
OF STREET NAME ADDITIONS TO THE RESERVE LIST
(10.14) Weblink
Committee directed that there be no more names used with
“Cornell” and “Rouge” in them, and that staff review the use of a living politician’s
name. The name “Box Grove Boulevard” is to be reserved for the 9th
Line.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Development Services Committee approve those street names proposed during the
first and second quarters of 2003, to date, for the street name reserve list,
as noted on Appendix ‘A’ to the June 3, 2003 staff report, and as amended
by: deleting names with “Cornell” and “Rouge” in them; and
reserving the name “Box Grove Boulevard” for the 9th Line. *
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* Amended by Council at its
meeting held June 10, 2003, to add the following at the end:
"for the north/south road
in the old hamlet."
3. FINAL ASSUMPTION OF RESIDENTIAL PLANS
OF SUBDIVISION (10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Whereas by
Memorandum dated April 24, 2003 the Director of Engineering advised that the
gurarntee periods for Registered Plans 65M-3025, 65M-3026, 65M-3042, 65M-3018,
65M-3238, 65M-3102 and 65M-2994 have expired and all securities have been
returned to the owners;
Now
therefore be it resolved:
That the
services in the following subdivisions be assumed:
·
Valentina Management
Corporation (Cachet Woods Phase 3) -
65M-3025 & 65M-3026
·
Monarch Construction Limited
(Chartwell Gardens, Phase 2) -
65M-3042
·
Monarch Construction Limited
(Bridle Trail Phase 5, Stage 4-A) -
65M-3018
·
Aragon Investments (Ontario)
Ltd. -
65M-3238
·
Monarch Construction Limited
(Bridle Trail Phase 5, Stage 4-B) -
65M-3102
·
Invar (York) Limited
- 65M-2994;
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from
the terms of the subdivision agreements;
And
further that the necessary by-laws by enacted to establish roads within
subdivisions as part of the highways of the Town of Markham.
4. JAMES STREZOS 7070 BAYVIEW AVENUE
“ALDEBARRON”
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(SC.03-108869) (10.6) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report dated June 3,
2003 entitled “Application by James Strezos for Site Plan Approval for a Single
Detached Dwelling 7070 Bayview Avenue “Aldebarron” (SC.03-108869)” be received;
And that the Site Plan Approval
application be denied.
5. UNIONVILLE
HOMES SOCIETY MILLENNIUM PROJECT
4300 HIGHWAY #7 EAST, PLAN #2886, BLOCK C AND PART OF
BLOCK B AND D, SITE PLAN AND ZONING APPLICATIONS
(SC 00-241797, ZA 00-242730) (10.5, 10.6) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report dated June 3, 2003, entitled,
“Recommendation Report - Unionville Homes Society Millennium Project - Site Plan and Zoning
Amendment Applications for 4300 Highway #7 East, Markham Ontario, Plan #2886,
Block C and Part of Block B, File Number SC
00-241797 and ZA 00-242730” be received;
That the
record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 with respect to
the re-zoning application be received;
That the zoning application (ZA
00-24273) submitted by the Unionville Homes Society be approved, and the draft
zoning by-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be enacted;
And that the site plan application
submitted by the Unionville Homes Society, file number SC 00.241797, be
approved subject to the following conditions:
- That
the owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all
standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town, Region of
York and other authorized public agencies, including access requirements on Highway #7 East, to
the satisfaction of the Region of York Transportation and Works
Department, prior to commencing any work on the site or road allowance,
including providing any associated financial securities required by the
Region;
- That
prior to final approval of the site plan, the owner shall provide to the
Town of Markham plans that reflect the recommendations of the technical studies to be
finalized to the satisfaction of the Town;
- That prior to final approval of the site plan, the
owner shall obtain all Committee of Adjustment approvals for consent to
convey easements for servicing, pedestrian, and vehicular access;
- That prior to the execution of the site plan
agreement, the owner obtain legal ownership of the lands to be transferred
from the Ontario Realty Corporation to the Town of Markham, and then
transferred from the Town of Markham to the Unionville Homes Society. Alternatively, the final site plan
would need to be revised to function based on the owner’s current land
holding, to the satisfaction of the Town.
- That
prior to the execution of the site plan agreement, the owner shall submit
final drawings, including but not limited to, site plans and elevations
drawings, landscape plans, and engineering drawings that comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
- That
the owner shall ensure satisfactory arrangements have been made to satisfy
all obligations, financial or otherwise required in the site plan
agreement, including provision for payment of all applicable fees,
recoveries, cash-in-lieu of parkland, Developer’s Group obligations, local
services contributions and development charges;
- That
the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to deposit a
Letter of Credit for the urbanization of the Highway #7 East frontage of
the subject lands by the applicant, including utility and sidewalk
locations to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;
- That the
owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to provide a
master landscaping plan, to be integrated in phases, to the satisfaction
to the Commissioner of Development Services;
- That
the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to provide a
Letter of Credit for the on-site storm water management and installation
of external storm sewer improvements to the satisfaction to the
Commissioner of Development Services;
- That
the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to protect
and provide for the conveyance to the Region of York of any future road
widenings or grade separation of Highway #7 East, to accommodate any
future rapid transit corridor and/or station locations, provide an
easement for the future installation of municipal services, and provide a
Letter of Credit and enter into a services-in-lieu agreement for the
extension of municipal services along Highway #7 East;
- That
the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to reimburse
the Town of Markham for any costs incurred associated with the land
transaction from the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) to the Unionville
Homes Society.
- That
the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to indemnify
the Town of Markham, its employees, elected officials, contractors and
agents against any and all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims and
demands whatsoever which may arise either directly or indirectly by
reasons of undertaking any of the owner’s work with respect to the development
proposal, the decommissioning and ongoing maintenance of the existing
building, or the lands transferred into the ownership of the Unionville
Homes Society by the Town of Markham and any infrastructure improvements
associated with the future widening of the GO Transit rail corridor.
- That
the owner shall covenant and agree in the site plan agreement to protect
for an approximate 3 to 4 metre future widening of the GO Transit rail
corridor and possible grade separation as determined by future studies to
be undertaken by the Region and/or GO Transit;
- And
further that the site plan approval will lapse after a period of three
years commencing June 3, 2003, in the event that a site plan agreement is
not executed during that period.
6. RODEO FINE HOMES INC.
348 STEELES AVENUE EAST AND 2 VALLONCLIFFE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPROVAL, SECONDARY PLAN ADOPTION
AND ZONING BY-LAW (OP.02-110493, ZA.02-110495, SC.02-110496)
(10.4, 10.5,
10.6) Weblink
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., at 348 Steeles Avenue East
and 2 Valloncliffe Road, by nature of representing the owner, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Staff clarified that Council has authorized the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and that site plan is before the Committee
today. The applicant has agreed to additional concessions to address the
neighbour’s concerns.
Ms. Ronnit Mamber, 3 Huckleberry Lane, discussed her
concern for the impact of the noise-barrier fence on the existing cedar trees
along her property line. Committee directed staff to assist in negotiations
between the property owners on this issue.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the deputation by Ms. Ronnit Mamber, 3 Huckleberry Lane, regarding concerns for
the application by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., be received;
And that the report dated June 3, 2003 entitled "Rodeo
Fine Homes Inc. - Site Plan Approval, Secondary Plan Adoption and Zoning By-Law
Enactment to Permit Ground Oriented Attached Dwellings at 348 Steeles Avenue
East and 2 Valloncliffe Road, In accordance with Council’s Decision to Approve
the Re-development of the Site, Files OP.02-110493, ZA.02-110495 and
SC.02110496" be received;
And that
the Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated June
3, 2003, be adopted;
And that the by-law to amend By-law 1767, as amended,
attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the report dated June 3, 2003, be enacted;
And that a
exemption to By-law 277-97, the Town’s Fence By-law be approved to permit a 2.1
metre high fence along the length of the north property line;
And that water supply allocation for nine units be granted
to the property from the Town’s reserve;
And that the Town has the right to revoke or reallocate such
water allocation should construction not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the owner obtain approval from the City of Toronto,
for the private walkways over the Steeles Avenue East Road allowance;
And that the owner pay for all cost associated with the
relocation of utilities within the right-of-way as may be required;
And that the site plan application
be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. The
site plan, landscape plan and the building elevation drawings be finalized to
the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
2. The Owner entering into a site plan
agreement with the Town containing all standard provisions and requirements of
the Town and public agencies, including
the specific requirements identified in the staff report;
3. The site plan agreement shall include
provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries,
development charges, cash-in-lieu of parkland and other financial obligations;
4. The site plan approval shall lapse
after a period of three years commencing June 3, 2003 in the event that the
Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement with the Town during that
period;
5. The
site plan agreement shall contain a provision requiring the owner to convey a
0.3 metre reserve at the west end of the private lane to the Town, free of all
costs and encumbrances, upon registration of the site plan agreement, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
6. The site plan agreement shall contain a
provision requiring the owner to convey an easement or right of way to the Town
over the private lane, upon registration of the site plan agreement, to provide
access for the Town to the 0.3 metre reserve located and the west end of the
private lane and the abutting owners to the west, if required by the Town, for
on site access integration;
7. The site plan agreement shall contain
provisions requiring the owner(s) to provide easements over the private lane,
to the adjoining properties owners for on-site access integration, when and if
requested to do so by the Town and that all offers of purchase and sale include
a clause notifying prospective purchasers of this requirement;
8. The site plan agreement shall contain
provisions that hydro electric, telephone, gas and television cable services,
and any other form of telecommunication services shall be constructed at no
cost to the Town as underground facilities within the public road allowances or
within other appropriate easements, to the satisfaction of the Town
(Commissioner of Development Services) and authorized agencies;
9. The site plan agreement shall contain
provisions requiring the Owner to enter into any agreement or agreements
required by any applicable utility companies, including Markham Hydro,
Consumers Gas, telecommunications companies, etc.;
10. The owner submitting a Landscape Plan,
prepared by a Landscape Architect, having O.A.L.A. membership, for approval by
the Commissioner of Development Services, prior to the execution of the site
plan agreement;
11. The Site Plan Agreement including provisions
for satisfying Town Departments including all requirements of the Director of
Engineering, the Fire Department and the Waste Management Department;
12. The Owner
submitting a Noise Impact Study, prepared by a qualified noise consultant, with
recommended mitigation measures for noise generated by road traffic on Steeles
Avenue East and by any other identified noise sources, to the satisfaction of
the Town, in consultation with the Region of York; and
13. The Owner agreeing in the site plan agreement
to implement noise control measures and include warning clauses as recommended
by the approved Noise Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the Town
(Commissioner of Development Services).
14. The site plan agreement shall contain
provisions requiring the current and future owners to enter into a shared
facilities agreement between the parties, to be registered on title to the
lands. This agreement shall be binding
on the parties and shall provide for the ongoing shared maintenance of fences,
landscaping, roads including private roads and roofs and snow removal by all of
the units owners.
15. The
site plan agreement shall be registered on title to the lands.
And that staff assist in negotiations
between the property owners on this issue of the impact of the noise-barrier
fencing on the existing cedar trees along the property line of 3 Huckleberry
Lane.
7. JOHN
ALEXANDRIS, 28 RIVER BEND ROAD
REZONING TO ACCOMMODATE SEVERANCE TO CREATE
3 SINGLE DETACHED LOTS (ZA.02-111344) (10.5)
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Staff advised that issues identified at the Public Meeting
have been addressed.
Mr. Mel Winch, 47 Joseph Duggan Road, Toronto, property
owner to the east of the subject property, advised he considers the setbacks to
be adequate, and the proposal to be reasonable.
Mrs. Kember, 26 Riverbend Ave., property owner to the west
of the subject property, expressed concerns for the front yard setback, and for
tree preservation plans. Staff agreed to meet with Ms. Kember on the subject
site to review tree preservation plans, prior to the Council meeting scheduled
for June 10, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputations by Mr. Mel Winch, and Mrs. Kember,
regarding the application by John Alexandris for 28 River Road, be received;
And that the record of the Public
Meeting held on March 25, 2003 regarding the proposed rezoning application be
received;
* And that the application (ZA.02-111344) to
amend By-law 122-72, submitted by John Alexandris, be approved and the amending
Zoning By-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the June 3, 2003 report be enacted.
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* Amended by Council at its
meeting held June 10, 2003, to read as follows:
"And that
the application (ZA.02-111344) to amend By-law 122-72, submitted by John
Alexandris, be approved, and that the restoration work within the
environmental buffer zone be conducted by the Town at the expense of the
applicant, and the amending Zoning By-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the
June 3, 2003 report be enacted."
8. BUTTONVILLE
CRESCENT SANITARY SERVICING
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT (MI471)(5.4, 5.5)
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This
matter was deferred at the Development Services Committee meeting held May 20,
2003, pending further information from staff with respect to funding
precedents and cost calculations.
Committee considered several options, and concerns were
raised regarding setting funding precedents. The importance of preservation the
Heritage houses was noted, and the Heritage Study and possible heritage
easements were discussed.
Staff was directed to report back on conditions that assist
in heritage preservation, and legal implications of heritage easements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Moved by
Councillor Jack Heath
Seconded by
Councillor Dan Horchik
That the
Town of Markham’s established practice that the provision of municipal sanitary
sewers and watermains in the urban area be financed under the provisions of the
Local Improvement Charges Regulations (O.Reg. 119/03), unless alternative
non-tax related funding is available (i.e. developer funding, Infrastructure
Program or other means), be reaffirmed;
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor Dan Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor Jack Heath
That,
on an exception basis, the Buttonville
Crescent (East and West) Heritage Conservation District Study Area be provided
municipal servicing (sanitary and water) as follows:
·
Sanitary servicing be funded by benefiting
landowners subject to Local Improvement Charges regulations;
·
Watermains be included under the Operations and
Maintenance Capital Budget and funded by the Town through water rates
(approximately $185,000);
·
Watermain installation be concurrent with sanitary
servicing; and,
·
Road restoration costs be funded by the Town
concurrent with sanitary and water components.
·
Sanitary servicing be funded 50% by a grant from the Town, and 50% by
a special by-law to impose fees and charges made under section 391 of the Municipal
Act, 2001, with the Town of Markham upfronting the cost ($168,000) with
subsequent recovery of the applicable 50% from the property owners
·
Upgrade of the municipal watermain system ($223,000), including road
restoration, from water reserves
And
that staff report back with the details of the fees and charges by-law and
funding source, and on the possibility of a link to Heritage easements
for Council’s approval, as soon as possible, but no later that July 7, 2003.
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor Dan Horchik
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Tony Wong
That Council authorize the expenditure of $10,000 from
water reserves account to allow commencement of the design phase, to ensure
completion of the project by the end of the year.
CARRIED
9. URBAN
DESIGN AWARDS (10.0)
Committee had before it a staff memo dated June 3, 2003.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the Urban Design Awards and the Committee
gave direction.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff memo dated June 3, 2003 and the staff
presentation regarding the Markham Design Excellence Awards Program 2003, be
received;
And that Councillor George McKelvey be appointed Chair of
the Markham Design Excellence Awards Program 2003;
And that the People’s Choice Award category be
eliminated;
And that the schedule be endorsed, with the exception of
the Jury Review Day being moved to October 15.
Public Meetings (to Council)
10. IBM CANADA
LIMITED, 8200 WARDEN AVENUE
APPLICATION TO EXTEND TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW
TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY PARKING LOT (ZA.03108893) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
application File ZA.03108893, submitted by IBM Canada Limited, for extension of
a temporary use by-law to permit a temporary parking lot at 8200 Warden Avenue.
Committee was advised that 18
notices were mailed on May 14, 2003, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on
May 12, 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. There were no comments from the audience
with respect to this application, and the Committee had no concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Development
Services Commission Report dated June 3, 2003, entitled “IBM Canada Limited,
8200 Warden Avenue, Application to extend Temporary Use By-law to Permit a
Temporary Parking Lot”, be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 3, 2003, with respect to the application File
ZA.03108893, submitted by IBM Canada Limited, for extension of a temporary use
by-law to permit a temporary parking lot at 8200 Warden Avenue, be received;
And that the zoning
amendment application submitted by IBM Canada Limited (ZA 03108893) to amend
By-law 304-97, to permit the lands at 8200 Warden Avenue to continue to be used
for a temporary parking lot for a further 3 years, be approved;
And that the by-law
amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated June 3, 2003, be
enacted;
And that IBM Canada Limited
be congratulated and encouraged to continue pursuing their initiatives in
promoting employee alternative transportation methods;
And that IBM Canada Limited
be strongly encouraged to participate in the various transportation initiatives
described in this report, to achieve the goal of an environmentally sustainable
Markham Centre supported by a transportation network;
And that more specifically,
IBM Canada Limited be requested to identify a Travel Demand Management
coordinator from their corporation to work with the Town’s Travel Demand
Management organization and to confirm a senior executive appointment to sit on
the inaugural Markham Centre Travel Demand Management organization or Board;
And further that vehicular
trip reductions and other accomplishments for the subject site over the next
three years be demonstrated to Council prior to any further extensions of the
temporary use by-law for surface parking.
11. 3170497 CANADA INC. (GWL REALITY ADVISORS)
11, 15, 19 & 27 ALLSTATE PARKWAY AND 80 FRONTENAC DR.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT DAY CARE CENTRE
(ZA.03-108037) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
application File ZA.03-108037, submitted by 3170497 Canada Inc. (GWL Realty
Advisors) for a zoning by-law amendment to permit a day care centre at 11, 15,
19 and 27 Allstate Parkway and 80 Frontenac Drive.
Committee was advised that 24
notices were mailed on May 14, 2003, and four Public Meeting signs were posted
on May 12, 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. There were no comments from the audience
with respect to this application, and the Committee had no concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the record of the
Public Meeting held on June 3, 2003, with respect to the application by 3170497
Canada Inc. (GWL Realty Advisors) for an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to
permit one day care centre at 11, 15, 19 and 27 Allstate Parkway and 80
Frontenac Drive, be received;
Development
Services Commission Report dated June 3, 2003, entitled “IBM Canada Limited,
8200 Warden Avenue, Application to extend Temporary Use By-law to Permit a
Temporary Parking Lot”, be received;
And that the application to amend
zoning by-law 165-80, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
12. TOWN
INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
SIXTEENTH WARDEN LIMITED, WEST
OF WARDEN AVENUE,
SOUTH OF WILLOW CREEK DRIVE
AND BERNADOTTE DRIVE
(OP.02-110942) (10.3)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider Town
initiated Official Plan amendment application File OP.02-110942, to incorporate
site specific development principles that correspond to the Ontario Municipal
Boards decision with respect to the lands west of Warden Avenue and south of
Willow Creek Drive and Bernadotte Drive.
Committee was advised that 173
notices were mailed on May 14, 2003, and three Public Meeting signs were posted
on May 9, 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. There
were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
The Ward Councillor clarified that 36 lots had been
approved by the OMB, and he submitted a memorandum dated June 3, 2003, with
comments and recommendations: to delete sentences in the Official Plan
Amendment that state “these policies will ensure that the large lot estate pattern of development, as
established within the Devil’s Elbow Planning District, is maintained”; and to
ensure Figure 12.3 in clearly legible.
Moved by Councillor
Dan Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
That the
memorandum from Dan Horchik, Ward Councillor, dated June 3, 2003, with respect
to Town initiated Official Plan amendment application File OP.02-110942, be
received;
And that the
Development Services Commission report dated February 18, 2003 entitled
"Sixteenth Warden Limited - Cachet Enclave, Town Initiated Official Plan
Amendment to Incorporate Site Specific Policies for the Lands Designated as
Urban Residential, West of Warden Avenue, South of Bernadotte and Willow Creek
Drives" be received;
And that the
Record of the Public Meeting held on June 3, 2003 with respect to the proposed
amendment to the Official Plan be received;
And that the Town initiated Official
Plan amendment be approved as amended by the memorandum from the Ward
Councillor, dated June 3, 2003;
And further that the proposed amendment to the Official Plan be
enacted without further notice.
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Other matters considered by the Development Services
Committee on June 3, 2003:
13. YORK REGION CENTRES & CORRIDORS
STRATEGY (13.4)
Mr. John Waller of York Region made a
presentation regarding York Region Centres & Corridors Strategy. Mr. Waller
explained that the 5% growth rate for York Region is very high. York Region
Council has endorsed a Growth Management Strategy, which is now being
circulated to the municipalities and the public for comments. The draft
Regional Official Plan Amendment is anticipated to be at the statutory Public
Meeting stage by the first quarter of 2004.
The key factors for success of the
strategy are:
- Public
sector investment
- Cooperation
and coordination of efforts by the Region, local municipalities, senior
levels of government, and public and private sector stakeholders
- Strong
planning framework
Committee questioned the duplication
of efforts and reports by both the Town and the Region. Mr. Waller responded
that the efforts are in support of each other to ensure coordination. Committee
requested more information regarding the percentage of sensitive lands being
protected, in the next report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Mr. John
Waller of York Region, regarding York Region Centre's & Corridors Strategy,
be received.
14. EASTERN
MARKHAM STRATEGIC REVIEW UPDATE (10.8)
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- May 9-03 Weblink
- May 23-03
The Committee had before it the
minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meetings held May 9
and May 23, 2003. Staff provided a review of the Committee’s activities and the
draft principles and actions. The draft document will be presented to the
public on June 5, and an in-depth discussion on the recommendations is
scheduled for Development Services Committee on June 17.
Committee requested that financial
implications to Town, Region and Province, be considered, and that discussions
be held in-camera if appropriate. Committee also requested that priorities be
indicated, and that consideration be given to balancing the demands on Regional
transportation funds for the rest of the Town.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Eastern
Markham Strategic Review Committee meetings held May 9 and May 23, 2003, the
draft report of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee, and the staff
presentation, be received.
15. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following
employees were presented with service awards:
Diane Mason, Help Desk Support,
Information Technology Service - 25 years
Arthur Fisher, Captain, Fire
Department - 20 years
Stuart Wardle, Sweeper Operator,
Roads Maintenance - 5 years
Stephen Geyer, GIS Specialist II, GIS
- 3 years
Linda Harlock, Website Administrator,
Corporate Communications - 3 years
Chitra Jayakrishnan, Administrative
Services Clerk - Print, Clerk's Department - 3 years
16. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 14, 2003 (16.11) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meeting held May 14, 2003, be received for information.
17. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., NORTHEAST CORNER
OF MARKHAM ROAD AND STEELES AVENUE
REZONING FOR VILLAGE OF FAIRTREE (ZA.03-110307) (10.5) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to consider Zoning By-law
Amendment application to update the zoning for the Villages of Fairtree
community located at the northeast corner of Markham Road and Steeles Avenue,
File: ZA.03-110307.
18. MR. AND MRS. CAPOGNA, PART LOT 16,
CONCESSION 9
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) Weblink
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an
interest with respect to the proposed development by Mr. & Mrs. Capogna,
Part Lot 16, Conc. 9, 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Capogna for draft plan of subdivision
approval and implementing zoning to permit a residential plan of subdivision on
Part of Lot 16, Concession 9 in the Cornell
Community, Files SU.03-109620 and ZA.03-109616.
19. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 26, 2003 TO MAY 9, 2003 (10.0) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of
April 26, 2003 to May 9, 2003” and direct staff to process the applications in
accordance with the route outlined in the report.
20. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER
BY-LAW 2002-202 (DM 2001-03)
(10.6) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
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, June 3, 2003.
21. LONGO BROTHERS FRUIT MARKET, 3085 HIGHWAY
#7, EAST
APPLICATION GROUND SIGN VARIANCE (03-108598)(2.16.2) Weblink
Mr. Jason Garnet, 50 Vicroy Road, Concord, representing
Longo Brothers Fruit Market, was in attendance to discuss the reasons for the
requested sign variance.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the ground sign variance
application by Longo Brothers Fruit Market at 3085 Highway #7 East, application
# 03-108598, be deferred to the Unionville Subcommittee.
22. IBM CANADA LIMITED, 8200 WARDEN AVENUE
APPLICATION TO EXTEND TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW
TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY PARKING LOT (ZA.03108893)(10.5) Weblink
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Development
Services Commission Report dated June 3, 2003, entitled “IBM Canada Limited,
8200 Warden Avenue, Application to extend Temporary Use By-law to Permit a
Temporary Parking Lot”, be received;
And that the following
recommendation be considered at the June 3rd public meeting:
"That
the zoning amendment application submitted by IBM Canada Limited (ZA 03108893)
to amend By-law 304-97, to permit the lands at 8200 Warden Avenue to continue
to be used for a temporary parking lot for a further 3 years, be approved;
And that
the by-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this report dated June 3,
2003, be enacted;
And that
IBM Canada Limited be congratulated and encouraged to continue pursuing their
initiatives in promoting employee alternative transportation methods;
And that
IBM Canada Limited be strongly encouraged to participate in the various
transportation initiatives described in this report, to achieve the goal of an
environmentally sustainable Markham Centre supported by a transportation
network;
And that
more specifically, IBM Canada Limited be requested to identify a Travel Demand
Management coordinator from their corporation to work with the Town’s Travel
Demand Management organization and to confirm a senior executive appointment to
sit on the inaugural Markham Centre Travel Demand Management organization or
Board;
And
further that vehicular trip reductions and other accomplishments for the
subject site over the next three years be demonstrated to Council prior to any
further extensions of the temporary use by-law for surface parking."
23. PRESENTATION OF ELEVATIONS FOR SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED
AUTHORITY TO STAFF (10.6)
Staff presented
elevations for site plan applications with delegated authority to staff:
1. Jacques Whitford Environmental, 7271
Warden Avenue
2. Nivlog
Investments Ltd., 7333 Woodbine Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation of elevations
for Jacques Whitford Environmental, 7271 Warden Avenue, and Nivlog Investments
Ltd., 7333 Woodbine Avenue, be received.
24. MARKHAM
CENTRE UPDATE (10.8)
Staff provided an update with respect
to Markham Centre, on the following topics:
- Advisory Group: next meeting is
June 12; 3 new members will be joining
- Communications: the Markville Mall
display was considered to be very successful, and a feedback report was provided to the Committee
- Financial Strategy: the RFP was
re-circulated
- Parking Authority: the study will
be going to DSC on July 7
- Development Status: reports will be
going to DSC on July 7 regarding the Tridel and Remington proposals
- Unionville Coalition: key issue is
traffic calming; meetings will continue every 5 weeks or so
- Steering Committee: next meeting is
June 17
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff update with respect to
Markham Centre, be received.
25. CONSTRADA AGGREGATE RECYCLING FACILITY
350 YORKTECH DRIVE - REMOVAL OF HOLD PROVISION
(ZA 02.118039)(10.5)
A staff memo dated
June 3, 2003 was provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff memo
dated June 3, 2003 regarding removal of Hold provision for the Constrada
Aggregates recycling facility at 350 Yorktech Drive, be received.
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Development Services Committee
receive and consents to the disposition of Item Nos. 26 and 27 in the following
manner:
26. NICK
LATINOVICH, REPRESENTING 1399373 ONT. LTD. (2.16)
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May 24, 2003, requesting a pylon sign at the Cornell Mews
Committee noted a conflict with the
location of the Queens Jubilee Walkway.
During the Public Meeting held on the
evening of June 3, 2003, Committee consented to hear deputations from residents
on this matter.
Ms. Gayanti Weerasinghe, 1-106
Cornell Park Avenue, and Mr. Norbert Fitoussi, 96 Cornell Park Avenue, spoke
about the need for a ground sign to promote the Cornell Mews. Staff agreed to
meet with the Ward Councillor and the parties involved to discuss options.
- receive and refer to the Commissioner
of Development Services
27. CORRESPONDENCE FROM DONALD C. HINDSON, ON BEHALF OF MARKHAM
HIGH SCHOOL (MARKHAM UNION TEMPLE CORPORATION),
REQUESTING LEGAL AND PLANNING SUPPORT AT THE OMB
FOR THE APPEAL OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT DECISION
FILE A/185/02 (10.12)
Mr. Donald C. Hindson, on behalf of Markham High School, addressed to
Committee, seeking support for the OMB hearing scheduled for July 7. Staff
advised a report is being prepared for presentation to Committee or Council in
the near future.
- receive and refer
to Legal Department
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
J. Wright, Director of Building
Standards
E. Valente, Zoning Administrator
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
D. Miller, Senior Planner
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
28. AMENDMENT TO SIGN BY-LAW
2002-94 (2.16)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
proposed prohibition of portable signs, commonly referred to as A-frame or
sandwich board signs, under the Town of Markham's Sign By-law 2002-94, as
amended.
Committee was advised that 6906 notices were delivered by
postal walk on May 26, 2003, and 7 notices were mailed on May 27, 2003. Notice
was published on the Markham Page of the Economist and Sun on May 27, 2003. The
following written submissions were received:
1. Richard Talbot, on behalf of the
Unionville Villagers Association – in support of the staff recommendation dated
May 20, 2003
2. Jahanzeb R. Ladha (Janzi) - in
opposition to the proposed prohibition of portable signs
3. R. Burkholder, on behalf of Markham
Board of Trade - in opposition to the proposed prohibition of portable signs
4. Vernor Hempen of Hempen Jewellers - in
opposition to the proposed prohibition of portable signs
5. Angelina Leung of Trikim Framing Inc. –
in opposition to the proposed prohibition of portable signs
6. Frank Parakovits of the Rouge River
Trading Co. - in opposition to the proposed prohibition of portable signs
7. Scott Sweatman of Associated Tube
Industries – in support of proposed prohibition of portable signs
8. Peter K. MacLeod - with comments on
sign pollution
9. U. Kassami of First Choice Haircutters
- in opposition to the proposed prohibition of portable signs
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, explaining the evolution of the
sign by-law with respect to portable signs.
Ms.
Paula J. Tenuta, Municipal Government Advisor, Greater Toronto Homebuilder's
Association, requested that staff be directed to work with the Association to
resolve issues of concern. Ms. Tenuta suggested the proposal is contrary to the
Charter of Rights, and she requested notification of any subsequent meetings.
Ms.
Ruth Burkholder, President and CEO of Markham Board of Trade, suggested better
enforcement may resolves problems, and she recommended an increase in permitted
signs, to assist small businesses in the current economy.
Mr.
David Burkholder, 105 Cornell Park Avenue, representing several businesses,
suggested portable signs are necessary for home sales, blood donor clinics,
community events, and similar uses.
Mrs. Plotkin,
representing Abraham Plotkin, stated that their synagogue depends on A-frame
signs to promote events, as they are non-profit and cannot afford regular
advertising.
Mr. Bill Taskas, HLV
Marketing, commented on the notice for this meeting, and stated that businesses
should be made aware of the new sign by-law.
Mr. Sam Orrico, P.O. Box
24, Markham, made comments with respect to portable signs and election signs.
Mr. Richard Talbot,
representing the Unionville Villagers Association, reviewed the lengthy
one-year process of the sign review to date, which included several public
meetings. Mr. Talbot stated the support of the UVA, BIA, and the Unionville
Historical Society for the prohibition of portable signs in the Unionville Main
Street area.
Mr. Chris Barker, 6074
19th Avenue, stated that his renovation business relies on portable
signs for advertising, and he suggested improvements be made to enforcement of
the by-law instead.
Mr. Mel Grevler, 24
Cummings Court, stated that small business rely on signs, as they cannot afford
other advertising.
Committee clarified that
homebuilder signs on Regional roads are not affected by this by-law. If
portable signs are prohibited, a decision would be required for community-type
and blood donor clinic signs, which are exempt from sign permits, and for
contractor signs which are permitted on a limited-time basis.
Committee discussed
enforcements issues, and the Clerk advised that an aggressive sign by-law
enforcement strategy is ready to be implemented. Committee questioned the
legality of prohibition in certain areas only, and legal staff advised the
by-law must be able to stand up against the Charter of Rights - the public
benefit must balance the level of infringement.
Staff summarized that a
wide spectrum of comments have been received on this matter, and reviewed
various options. Committee requested the sign bylaw be simplified for easier
understanding, and that the needs of businesses be considered in the final
report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence from Richard Talbot, on behalf of the
Unionville Villagers Association, in support of the staff recommendation dated
May 20, 2003; and from Jahanzeb R. Ladha (Janzi), R. Burkholder on behalf of
Markham Board of Trade, Vernor Hempen of Hempen Jewellers, Frank Parakovits of
the Rouge River Trading Co., Angelina Leung of Trikim Framing Inc., and U. Kassami of First Choice Haircutters, in
opposition to the proposed amendment to the Town of Markham's prohibition of
portable signs; from Scott Sweatman of Associated Tube Industries in support of
the proposed prohibition; and from Peter K. MacLeod, with comments, be received;
And
that the deputations by Paula J. Tenuta, Municipal Government Advisor, Greater
Toronto Homebuilder's Association; R. Burkholder, President and CEO of Markham
Board of Trade; D. Burkholder; Mrs. Abraham Plotkin; Mr. Bill Taskas, HLV Marketing; Mr.
Sam Orrico; Mr. Richard Talbot, representing the Unionville Villagers
Association; Mr. Chris Barker; and Mr. Mel Grevler, be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on June 3, 2003 with respect to the proposed amendment to
the Town of Markham Sign By-law 2002-94, as amended, with respect to portable
signs, be received;
And that the proposed amendment to the Town of Markham
Sign By-law 2002-94, as amended, be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 8:50 p.m.