Development Services Committee Minutes
May 14, 2018, 9:00
AM to 5:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Issues
Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu(left at 5:03pm)
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Christopher Alexander,
Ron, Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Ronji Borooah, City Architect
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
Geoff Day, Senior Planner, Zoning
& Special Projects
Adam Grant, Deputy Fire Chief
Scott Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering
Brad Roberts, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects
Mark Visser, Senior Manager,
Financial Strategy &
Investments
Alida Tari, Acting Manager, Access and Privacy
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor
Don Hamilton assumed the Chair at 3:22 p.m. and Regional Councillor Jim Jones
reassumed the Chair at 4:14p.m.Councillor Alex Chiu assumed the Chair
for Economic Growth, Culture &
Entrepreneurship items, No.19. Regional Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair for
Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects items, Nos.12, 13 and 20.
Development Services Committee recessed at 11:09 a.m. and reconvened at
11:27 a.m.
Development Services Committee recessed at 1:35 p.m. and reconvened at
2:33 p.m.
Development Services Committee recessed at 5:03 p.m. and reconvened at
5:18 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 30, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 30, 2018, be
confirmed.
Carried
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- May 8, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held May 8, 2018, be
confirmed.
Carried
3. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
City of Markham Staff:
Stuart Wardle, Waterworks Operator II, Environmental Services, 30 years
Stephen Squires, Sign Technician, Operations - Roads, 25 years
Stephen Willdig, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 20 years
George McLellan, Facility Operator III, Angus Glen C.C., Recreation
Services, 20 years
Murray Boyce, Senior Project Coordinator, Planning & Urban Design, 15 years
Scott Grieve, Supervisor, Parks Operations, Operations - Parks, 10 years
Peter Englezakos, Supervisor, Fleet and Supplies, Operations - Fleet
& Supplies, 10 years
John Puopolo, Facility Operator II, Milliken Mills C.C., Recreation
Services, 10 years
Roseller Corcuera, Waterworks Technician, Environmental Services, 10 years
Arian Agahi, Provincial Offences Officer I, Legislative Services -
By-laws, 5 years
Jonathan Angrove, Truck Driver, Operations - Roads, 5 years
John Blandizzi, Facility Operator II, Cornell C.C., Recreation
Services, 5 years
Derek Bonk, Facility Operator II, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 5 years
Samina Mehar, Senior Project Manager, Utilities & Survey,
Environmental Services, 5 years
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
PETITIONS
There were no petitions.
4. FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
BOARD MINUTES
- April 4, 2018 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the
Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting held April 4, 2018, be received for
information purposes.
Carried
5. HISTORIC UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
VISION COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 15, 2017, February
28, 2018 and March 21, 2018 (10.0)
Nov.
15 Feb.
28 Mar.
21
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Historic Unionville Community
Vision Committee meetings held November 15, 2017, February 28, 2018 and March
21, 2018, be received for information purposes.
Carried
6. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 15, 2017 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held November 15, 2017, be received for
information purposes.
Carried
7. VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION
OF MARKHAM MINUTES
- February 12, 2018 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held February 12, 2018, be
received for information purposes.
Carried
8. PRELIMINARY REPORT
HCN-REVERA (GLYNNWOOD) INC.,
C/O THE PLANNING PARTNERSHIP
ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
AN 8 STOREY EXPANSION TO THE
EXISTING
RETIREMENT RESIDENCE FACILITY
AT 7700 BAYVIEW AVENUE, (WARD
1)
FILE NOS. ZA 17
138727 AND SC 18 138727 (10.5)
Report
There was brief discussion
regarding some of the issues related to this proposal.
Moved by Councillor Valerie
Burke
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, HCN-Revera
(Glynnwood) Inc., C/O The Planning Partnership, Zoning
By-law Amendment to permit an 8 storey expansion to the existing retirement
residence facility at 7700 Bayview Avenue, (Ward 1), File Nos. ZA 17 138727 and
SC 18 138727” be received.
Carried
9. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE
OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS:
65M-4094, 65M-4375, 65M-4427,
65M-4468,
65M-4218, 65M-4294 (WARDS 3, 5
AND 6) (10.7)
Report
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance
for Maintenance of Plans of Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers: 65M-4094,
65M-4375, 65M-4427, 65M-4468, 65M-4218, 65M-4294” be received; and,
2) That the municipal services in
Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65M-4094, 65M-4375, 65M-4427, 65M-4468,
65M-4218, 65M-4294, be Accepted for Maintenance; and,
3) That the Acceptance for Maintenance
Period commence as of February 01, 2018, which is the date the subdivisions
were eligible for acceptance; and,
4) That the Community Services Commission
accept the responsibility for operating and maintaining the municipal
infrastructure within the subdivisions as part of the City’s asset; and,
5) That future operating budgets be
adjusted to include the operations and maintenance of the above subdivisions;
and,
6) That by-laws as shown on Attachment
‘G’, be enacted by Council to establish each of the roads within the
subdivisions as a public highway of the City of Markham; and,
7) That the by-law as shown on Attachment
‘H’, to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory
stops to the indicated streets, be enacted; and,
8) That the by-law as shown on Attachment
‘I’, to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #2017-104, by including a
maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be enacted;
and,
9) That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘J’, to amend
Schedule ‘B’ of the Speed By-law #2017-104, by including a maximum speed of 50
kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be enacted; and,
10) That the by-law as shown on Attachment
‘K’, to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by
including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be enacted; and,
11) That the by-law as shown on Attachment
‘L’, to amend Schedule ‘D’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by
including parking for a restricted period on the streets indicated, be enacted;
and,
12) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements,
subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two
year Acceptance for Maintenance Period have been completed; and further,
13) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
10. PRELIMINARY REPORT
F.J. HOMES LIMITED
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-17007
TO PERMIT 15 SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLINGS
SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF ROY
RAINEY AVENUE
AND COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE, WARD
4
FILES ZA/SU 17 155326 (10.5,
10.7)
Report
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, F.J. Homes Ltd., Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-17007 to permit 15 single detached dwellings, South-west
corner of Roy Rainey Avenue and Country Ridge Drive, Ward 4, Files ZA/SU 17 155326”,
be received.
Carried
11. REMOVAL OF PROPERTIES FROM THE
MARKHAM REGISTER OF PROPERTY
OF
CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR
INTEREST (16.11)
Report
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the staff report entitled “Removal of Properties from
the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest”, dated
May 14, 2018, be received; and,
2) That the following properties formerly located within the
Buttonville Heritage Study Area, but not included in the approved Buttonville
Heritage Conservation District, be removed from the Markham Register of
Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest:
a.
9181 Woodbine Avenue
b.
9191 Woodbine Avenue
c.
9201 Woodbine Avenue
d.
9211 Woodbine Avenue
e.
8 Chapel Place
3) That the property identified as 7715 Woodbine Avenue be
removed from the Markham Register of
Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest as it is an incorrect entry;
and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
12. SMART COMMUTE MARKHAM, RICHMOND HILL
2017 OVERVIEW FOR CITY OF
MARKHAM (5.10)
Presentation
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering addressed the
Committee and provided some opening remarks relative to Smart Commute Markham,
Richmond Hill.
Wincy Tsang, Manager, Smart Commute Markham, Richmond
Hill Transportation Management Association (TMA) delivered a PowerPoint
presentation providing highlights of 2017 and plans for 2018 for Smart Commute
Markham, Richmond Hill.
The Committee suggested that in future presentations
to include the figures relative to the reduction in green house gases.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the presentation provided by Wincy Tsang, Manager,
Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill Transportation Management Association
(TMA) entitled “Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill Presentation”, at the May
14th, 2018 Development Services Committee, be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to Smart
Commute Markham, Richmond Hill for the amount of $75,000; and,
3) That the Regional Municipality of York, the Town of Richmond
Hill and Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill be advised accordingly; and
further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution
Carried
13. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CPAC)
2017 REVIEW & 2018
BUSINESS PLAN (6.3)
Presentation
Barry Nelson addressed the Committee regarding segregated bicycle lanes
and spoke of the importance of having the infrastructure maintained and cleared
of snow, debris, etc.
David Rawcliff, Chair of Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
addressed the Committee and provided some opening remarks.
Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair, Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(CPAC) delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding 2017 Review and 2018
Business Plan for CPAC.
There was discussion regarding whether the bicycle infrastructure could
be used more efficiently.
The Committee briefly discussed the pedestrian fatalities.
It was suggested that the Committee consider advocating for a pedestrian
crossing from the Rouge National Park Trail across 16th Avenue and
consider requesting it as part of the Environmental Assessment for 16th
Avenue.
There was discussion suggesting that the composition of the Committee
be amended in the future to include a Regional Councillor as an appointed
Committee member.
David Butterworth addressed the Committee regarding CPAC suggesting
that the Committee consider the following ideas to increase bicycle ridership
throughout the City: close parts of municipal street network to vehicle traffic
on Sundays to only permit cyclists; encourage schools to include bicycle
proficiency tests as part of the curriculum.
Doug Denby addressed the Committee regarding segregated bicycle lanes
and spoke in support.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That the presentation provided by Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair, Cycling
& Pedestrian Advisory Committee entitled “Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (CPAC) – 2017 Review & 2018 Business Plan” be received.
Carried
14. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
1771107 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES
GROUP INC.)
BLOCK 3, PLAN 65M-4395
SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND VERDALE CROSSING
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR A
CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT IN THE TIMES GROUP’S
UPTOWN MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT.
WARD 3
FILE NO. SC 17 176362 (10.6)
Report
Peter Miasek, Unionville Residents Association
addressed the Committee regarding the application from 1771107 Ontario Inc.
(Times Group Inc.) Block 3, Plan 65M-4395 and stated concerns. He suggested that this application be put on
hold until the completion of the Markham Centre Secondary Plan.
Christine Bergauer-Free addressed the Committee with
respect to the application from 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) Block
3, Plan 65M-4395 and stated concerns.
She does not support the increase in building heights, and believes that
the current transit and infrastructure is insufficient for this development.
Reid McAlpine addressed the Committee regarding the
application from 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) Block 3, Plan 65M-4395
and stated concerns.
Ron Blake, Senior Development Manager
addressed the Committee and provided some opening remarks relative to the
application for site plan from 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) Block 3,
Plan 65M-4395.
Lincoln Lo, on behalf of Times Group
addressed the Committee and provide some background information relative to the
1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) Block 3, Plan 65M-4395 proposed site
plan application.
David Butterworth, Kirkor Architects
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding Markham Uptown Block 3 within
Markham Centre.
There was discussion regarding whether
this application should be deferred until the Secondary Plan for Markham Centre
has been finalized and endorsed.
The Committee discussed the required
approval from Transport Canada for the proposed height, and staff confirmed
that there will be a holding provision pending the approval.
There was discussion regarding the
future extension of Rougeside Promenade, and the extension of Enterprise Drive
to Cederland Drive.
Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the staff report dated May 14, 2018 titled “APPLICANT
PRESENTATION, 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), Block 3, plan 65M-4395,
South-east corner of Highway 7 and Verdale Crossing, Application for site plan
approval for a condominium apartment development in the Times Group’s Uptown
Markham development. Ward 3, File No. SC 17 176362;” be received; and,
2) That the presentation by representatives of 1771107 Ontario
Inc. (Times Group Inc.) be received; and,
3) That the application be endorsed, in principle; and,
4) That staff be directed to work with the applicant’s design
team to refine the site plan and elevations to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning and Urban Design, prior to final site plan approval; and,
5) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued (Site Plan Approval
is issued only when the Director or his designate has signed the signed the
site plan “approved”) when the following conditions have been met:
- The zoning by-law amendment permitting the proposed development
has come into force.
- The Toronto/Buttonville Airport Zoning Regulations (SOR/88-148)
have been repealed and the height restriction provided for in section 4 therein
are no longer in force and effect in respect of the subject lands
- The Trustee for the Markham Centre
Landowners Group has advised the City in writing that that the Owner is in good
standing with the Group and that the required servicing allocation for the
proposed development is available and has been assigned to 1771107 Ontario Inc.
(Times Group Inc.).
- The Owner has entered into a site plan
agreement with the City and the Region of York containing all standard and
special provisions and requirements of the City and public agencies and the
provisions outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,
6) That servicing allocation for 1011 apartment units be
assigned to the proposed development; and,
7) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
8) That the Region of York be advised that servicing allocation
for 1011 apartment units has been confirmed; and,
9) That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of
three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the site plan
agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
15. YORK UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL - PHASE 1
YORK UNIVERSITY MARKHAM CENTRE
CAMPUS
FILE NO: SC 17 180915
WARD: 3 (10.6) (10.6)
Report
There was discussion regarding the proposed
landscaping and how the landscaping will fit in with the Pan Am Centre, and
future buildings.
The Committee discussed the importance of Metrolinx
controlling the parking at the GO Station to ensure it is used by its patrons,
and not the University students.
The Committee inquired about the land transfer between
the City of Markham and York University, and staff confirmed that there will be
a report at the May 22, 2018 General Committee meeting addressing this, and it
was noted that the City is transferring the land for the use of a University
and not any other use. It was suggested
that staff include as part of the agreement that York University hook up to the
Markham District Energy Inc (MDEI).
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the report dated May 14, 2018 pertaining to the site
plan control application by York University Development Corporation for the
first phase of it’s Markham Centre Campus, File No: SC 17 180915, be received;
and,
2) That the site plan application be endorsed in principle;
and,
3) That final site plan approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued (Site Plan
Approval is issued only when the Director or his designate has signed the site
plan “approved”) when the following conditions have been met:
- The subject lands have been conveyed to York University by the
City;
- Conditions attached as Appendix A; and,
4) That Site Plan Endorsement shall lapse after a period of
three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the Site Plan
Agreement is not executed within that period; and,
5) That the applicant continue to update Council regarding
campus progress and the ongoing discussions related to matters such as public
art; provision of transit service; construction management plan; arrangements
related to the external parking lot; and, the interface between the University
and Pan Am Centre; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
16. INFORMATION REPORT
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
BY WOODBINE CACHET WEST INC.
TO PERMIT A 24,404.69 M2 (262,689.89
FT2) WAREHOUSE
MANUFACTURING AND OFFICE
BUILDING ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE, EAST OF HWY 404
350 HILLMOUNT ROAD WARD 2
FILE #: SC 18 228183 (10.6)
Presentation Report
Ron Blake, Senior Development Manager addressed the Committee and
summarized the details outlined in the report.
Tony Baldassara, Baldassara Architects delivered a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the proposal.
The Committee discussed the following relative to the proposal by
Woodbine Cachet West Inc.:
·
Approximate number of jobs
·
Site specific variances
·
Technical issues to create one lot
·
Solar panels to potentially be
incorporated in the future
·
Consider including milkweed
plantings, native wild flowers as part of the landscaping
·
Consider including all gender
washrooms within the facility
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “INFORMATION REPORT Application for
Site Plan Approval by Woodbine Cachet West Inc. to permit a 24,404.69 m2 (262,689.89
ft2) warehouse, manufacturing and office building on the south side
of Major MacKenzie Drive, east of Hwy 404 - 350 Hillmount Road”, be received;
and,
2) That the Site Plan Application submitted by Woodbine Cachet
West Inc. to construct a 24,404.69 m2 (262,689.89 ft2)
warehouse, manufacturing and office building on the south side of Major
MacKenzie Drive, east of Hwy 404, within the Highway 404 North Planning
District, be endorsed in principle, subject to conditions; and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a
site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval
is issued only when the Director has signed the plans; and,
4) That the site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of
three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a site plan
agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
17. RECOMMENDATION REPORT:
PHASE 3A OF MARKHAM’S
NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW PROJECT
- ROOMING HOUSES, SHORT-TERM
ACCOMMODATIONS
AND SECOND SUITES
FILE NO. PR 13 128340 (10.5)
Presentation Report
Laura Galati, M.V.S.C Residents Association addressed
the Committee regarding the staff recommendations relative to short term
accommodations and spoke in opposition.
Doug Denby addressed the Committee regarding the
zoning by-law relative to rooming houses, short-term accommodations and second
suites and stated concerns.
Gary Liu addressed the Committee with respect to the
zoning by-law relative to rooming houses, short-term accommodations and second
suites and spoke in opposition.
Christine Bergauer-Free addressed the Committee
regarding the zoning by-law relative to rooming houses, short-term accommodations
and second suites and spoke in opposition.
She believes that the definitions need to be clear especially for shared
accommodations. Ms. Bergauer-Free is
concerned with the lack of affordable housing within the City.
Demetris Bilkas addressed the Committee with respect
to the zoning by-law relative to rooming houses, short-term accommodations and
second suites and stated concerns.
Brad Roberts, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects delivered a PowerPoint presentation entitled Phase 3 Rooming
Houses, Short Term Accommodations and Second Suites.
The Committee discussed the following
relative to Rooming Houses:
·
Ensure you differentiate between
rooming house and short-term accommodation by using number of days
·
Should it be based on number of
people occupying or number of rooms being rented
·
Ensure it does not include
properties on window streets
·
Need to include a minimum size of
property and dwelling
·
Do not permit in townhouses
·
Can the City require the
installation of a sprinkler system within the dwelling
·
Do not permit them as of right
The Committee discussed the following
relative to short-term accommodations:
·
Can the proposed fines relative to
the nuisance by-law be increased
·
Importance of preserving and
protecting existing communities
·
Investigate a threshold of areas
it could be viable
·
Include a definition of time
Sam Orrico addressed the Committee
regarding rooming houses, short-term accommodations and second suites and spoke
in support.
Geoff Pine, Unionville Residents
Association addressed the Committee relative to the rooming houses, short-term
accommodations and second suites and spoke in support of the staff
recommendations. He suggested that staff
consider limiting the number of nights a short-term accommodation can be
occupied. Mr. Pine believes that no more
than two rooms should be available in any one property for short-term
accommodations. He is concerned with the
proposed fee structure regarding secondary suites.
The Committee discussed the following
relative to second suites:
·
Importance of having them properly
planned with proper access
·
Concerns with the proposed fee
structure
·
Investigate getting insurance
companies involved
·
Strong Communities through
Affordable Housing Act, 2011 amended various sections of the Planning
Act to facilitate the creation of second suite units
There was discussion regarding Charter Challenge on
rights.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
**
1) That the report dated May 14, 2018 titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Phase 3A of
Markham’s New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Project – Rooming Houses and
Short-Term Accommodations and Second Suites – File No. PR 13 128340” be
received; and,
2) That the Draft Zoning By-law to define Rooming
Houses attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further
notice; and,
3) That the proposed modifications to the 2014 City of Markham Official Plan to
define and adopt the criteria as amended to remove the
reference to townhouses for Rooming Houses be finalized and adopted
without further notice; and,
4) That the proposed modifications to the 2014 City of Markham
Official Plan attached as Appendix ‘B’, as amended only to define
Short-term Accommodations be finalized and adopted without further notice; and,
5) That the Draft Licensing By-law for Short-term
Accommodations attached as Appendix ‘C’ be denied; and,
6) That the Draft Public Nuisance By-law attached as Appendix ‘D’
be approved in principle and enacted as soon as possible without further notice; and,
7) That a Zoning By-law only to define
Short-term Accommodations attached be finalized and enacted without further
notice; and,
8) That the Draft Registration By-law for Second Suites
attached as Appendix ‘F’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
9) That the Draft Zoning By-law to permit Second Suites
attached as Appendix ‘G’ be denied; and,
10) That Council deny
an increase in the Fire Department full-time complement, for the hiring of one
additional Fire Prevention Officer and associated vehicle; and,
11) That the proposed fee increases and new
fees be referred to the May 29, 2018 Council
meeting as follows;
|
Department
|
Fee
|
Current
|
Proposed
|
|
Fire
|
Two
Unit Residential Inspection Fee
Two
Unit Residential Registration Fee
Multiple
Occupancy Residential Additional Re-inspection Fee
|
$339.50
$169.50
$508.50
$163.85/inspection
|
$1,800.00
$200.00
$2,000.00
$100.00/hour
|
|
By-Laws
|
Second
Suite Property Inspection Fee
Second
Suite Additional Re-Inspection Fee
|
None
None
|
$475.00
$100.00/hour
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
By-Laws
|
Short-term
Accommodation Company Fee
Short-term
Accommodation Licensing Fee
|
None
None
|
$5,000.00
one-time fee per company +$1/night booked
$50.00/operator/year
|
12) That during the next Fee
By-law update, the Building Department review and adjust their Accessory
Apartment Fee as necessary, to achieve full administrative cost recovery, based
on volume, in accordance with the Building Code Act subject to
Council decision of the fee schedule; and,
13) That staff monitor the
volumes and impacts of Second Suites and Short-term Accommodations and, if
necessary, bring forward changes to staffing levels and/or fees to attempt to
maintain full administrative cost recovery when deemed appropriate; and
further,
14) That Staff be authorized to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on May 29, 2018, as follows:
1) That the report dated May 14, 2018 titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Phase 3A of
Markham’s New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Project – Rooming Houses and
Short-Term Accommodations and Second Suites – File No. PR 13 128340” be
received; and,
2) That the Draft Zoning By-law to define Rooming Houses
attached to the Recommendation Report as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted
without further notice; and,
3) That the proposed modifications to the 2014 City of
Markham Official Plan to define and adopt the criteria as amended to remove the
reference to townhouses for Rooming Houses be finalized and adopted without
further notice; and,
4) That the proposed modifications to the 2014 City of
Markham Official Plan attached to the Recommendation Report as Appendix ‘B’,
and as amended to (a) define Short-term Accommodations; and (b) amend the definition of Short-term
Accommodation from 180 days to 60 days, be finalized and adopted
without further notice; and,
5) That the Draft
Public Nuisance By-law attached as Appendix ‘D’ be approved and enacted without
further notice; and,
6) That the Zoning
By-law to define Short-term Accommodations attached to the Recommendation
Report as Appendix 'E' be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
7) That the Draft
Registration By-law for Second Suites attached to the Recommendation Report as
Appendix ‘F’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
8) That the Draft
Zoning By-law to permit Second Suites attached to the Recommendation
Report as Appendix ‘G’ not be approved;
and,
9) That the following
proposed fee increases and new fees be
referred back to staff for review based on cost recovery
|
Department
|
Fee
|
Current
|
Proposed
|
|
Fire
|
Two Unit Residential Inspection Fee
Two Unit Residential Registration Fee
Multiple Occupancy Residential Additional
Re-inspection Fee
|
$339.50
$169.50
$508.50
$163.85/inspection
|
$1,800.00
$200.00
$2,000.00
$100.00/hour
|
|
By-Laws
|
Second Suite Property Inspection Fee
Second Suite Additional Re-Inspection Fee
|
None
None
|
$475.00
$100.00/hour
|
|
By-Laws
|
Short-term Accommodation Company Fee
Short-term Accommodation Licensing Fee
|
None
None
|
$5,000.00 one-time fee per company +$1/night booked
$50.00/operator/year
|
10) That Staff be
authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
18. ACCEPTANCE OF EXCESS SOIL
FOR PARK CONSTRUCTION (6.3)
Report
There was discussion regarding the importance of
ensuring that the soil is not contaminated.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance of Excess Soil for Park
Construction”, dated May 14, 2018, be received; and,
2) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design be authorized
to execute agreements with land developers to permit excess soil from
greenfield residential development sites to be delivered to City-owned lands
and to be used for park construction purposes which shall include terms and
conditions relating to compensation to the City, as well as appropriate
environmental procedures, provided that the form and content of such agreement
is acceptable to the City Solicitor and the Director of Engineering; and,
3) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design and Treasurer
be authorized to negotiate the compensation payable by developers who enter
into agreements with the City to transport excess soil on to City lands as
described in Recommendation #2; and further,
4) That
staff be directed to report back semi-annually on the outcomes of this program;
and
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on May 29, 2018 to add Clause 4.
19. PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
TERMS OF REFERENCE (6.5)
Report
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship addressed the Committee and briefly
summarized the details outlined in the report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report titled, “Public Art Master Plan Terms of
Reference” be received; and,
2) That Council approve the Public Art Master Plan Terms of
Reference and direct Staff to release a Request For Quotations (RFQ); and,
3) That the total cost of the Public Art Master Plan Terms of
Reference to maximum of $70,000 be funded from the 2017 Public Art Program
capital account 510-101-5699-17019; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
20. MUNICIPAL ROAD TRANSFER – ELGIN MILLS
ROAD
TRANSFER AND DONALD COUSENS
PARKWAY EXTENSION
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY
(WARDS 2, 5 AND 6) (5.10)
Report
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering briefly summarized
the details outlined in the report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the May 14, 2018 Report entitled “Municipal Road
Transfer – Elgin Mills Road and Donald Cousens Parkway Extension Transportation
Planning Study” be received; and,
2) That York Region be requested to assume Elgin Mills Road
between Victoria Square Boulevard and York-Durham Line in the City of Markham
into the York Region road system; and,
3) That Staff be authorized to engage York Region to jointly
evaluate and address related environmental and financial matters necessary for
the transfer of Elgin Mills Road into the York Region road system as per the
Regional Road Assumption Policy Update (June 2014); and,
4) That Staff be authorized to engage York Region to conduct a
joint Donald Cousens Parkway Extension transportation planning study in 2019 to
re-assess the Regional function of Donald Cousens Parkway Extension and 19th
Avenue; and,
5) That, upon completion of the Elgin Mills Road evaluation and
the Donald Cousens Parkway transportation study, staff be directed to report
back, on findings and recommendations; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
MOTIONS
There were no motions.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motions.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
21. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
SCULPTURE CHARITY THE COW
(6.0)
Councillor Alan Ho addressed
the Committee and requested an update on the sculpture Charity the Cow. Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor advised that
staff are hopeful that there will be action taken on the sculpture this week.
22. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
TREMONT HOTEL, MAIN STREET
MARKHAM (16.11, 2.0)
Councillor Karen Rea addressed
the Committee requesting an update on the Tremont Hotel. She indicated that a new by-law was approved
last year for all heritage homes to ensure that heat and hydro is working. It was noted that a nearby business owner has
also since called and complained as their basement is leaking, and is concerned
it could be a result of the re-grading of the parking lot. Councillor Rea would like by-laws to enforce
the new by-law and have the building restored.
23. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING (16.0)
Councillor Karen Rea addressed
the Committee suggesting that a Special Development Services Committee meeting
be scheduled just prior to the statutory public meeting on Tuesday May 22, 2018
to review the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law prior to it being considered at
the May 29, 2018 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That a Special Development
Services Committee meeting be scheduled for Tuesday May 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
to review the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the Development Services
Committee meeting adjourn at 6:48 PM.
Carried
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