DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2003-02-18
Meeting No. 5
PART A - 10:30 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
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban
Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy & Research Division
P. Watts, Manager, Development Engineering
R. Kendall, Coordinator of Markham Centre
L. Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee Part A was deferred
to 1:30 p.m., due to a lack of quorum.
The Development Services Committee convened at the
hour of 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Councillor D. Horchik in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
declared
1. MARKHAM TRAILS PHASE 3, BERCZY
VILLAGE COMMUNITY
APPLICATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 19TM-01008
(SU.02-114389 & ZA.02-114435) (10.7, 10.5) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That draft plan of
subdivision 19TM-01008, prepared and revised by PMG Planning Consultants,
identified as Project Number 2124, Drawing Number 2124-dp08.dwg, be approved
subject to the revised
conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the staff
report dated February 18, 2003, and the following redline revision:
- Provide an 18.5 metre radius for the proposed
cul-de-sac for Street ‘A’;
And that the applications
submitted by Markham Trails to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be
approved, and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff
report dated February 18, 2003, be enacted;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate
water allocation to the draft plan of subdivision should the development not
proceed in a timely manner;
That the applicant submit
the required 30% subdivision processing fee.
2. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3134,
65M-3156, AND 65M-3248) (10.7) Report
attached
Committee
noted a correction to the Registered Plan Number, and directed staff to review
several matters:
1. signs on the Legacy property that had
been requested to be removed;
2. request to Minto to consider traffic
calming measures;
3. four-way stop at the intersection of
Cottontail Avenue and Rouge Bank Road;
4. grading issues in Plan 3134, in the
Juneberry Avenue/Primrose Path Crescent area.
Staff will
provide an update at the Council meeting scheduled for February 25, 2003.
Committee also requested an update with respect to the fence at 9th
Line and Woodthrush Avenue that had been removed by the Region. Committee
discussed options to speed humps for traffic calming.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers
65M-3134, 65M-3156 and 65M-3248, be accepted;
And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these
subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential
subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;
And
that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating
and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the
Town’s system;
That
acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating
budgets;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #
106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #
105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to the streets
indicated, be approved;
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 guarantee periods have
been completed.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held February 25,
2003, as follows:
"Deferred and referred to the March 4, 2003 Development Services
Committee meeting to permit staff to provide the additional information that
was requested by Development Services Committee on February 18, 2003."
3. HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LIMITED,
(GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY) DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95013
(PHASE 3)
REQUEST FOR STREET NAME
APPROVAL (FILE # SUB 95-006)
(10.14) Report
attached
Committee directed staff to confirm the spelling of
"Maybole" and suggested it may present future problems.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following street
names be approved for use in plan of subdivision 19T-95013 (Phase 3) (Humbold
Properties Limited):
Candlewood Court
Gordon Weedon Road (veteran’s
name)
Kingsmill Court
Thornwood Chase Road
Extensions of existing roads:
Alfred Paterson Drive
(veteran’s name)
Castlemore Avenue
Delray Drive
Goldenwood Crescent
Rainbow Valley Crescent
Saffron Street
Extensions of future roads with approved
names:
Maybole Road
Outerbrook Road
Peterkin Road
And that the street
name signs for Alfred Paterson Drive and Gordon Weedon Road include a poppy to
identify them as veteran’s names (Appendix ‘A’).
4. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, THE JOHN D. HESS HOUSE - 5928 16TH AVENUE
THE CHRISTIAN RAMER TENANT HOUSE - 5958 16TH AVENUE
(16.11.3) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage Markham’s recommendation to designate the
John D. Hess House at 5928 16th Avenue and the Christian Ramer
Tenant House - 5958 16th Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act be approved;
And that the
Clerks Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council’s Notice of
Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and,
- prepare the
Designation By-law for this property;
And that the Town
enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the owner of the
property at 5928 & 5958 16TH Avenue to ensure the protection of
the John D. Hess House and the
Christian Ramer Tenant House.
5. THE UDELL-HAMILTON HOUSE, 7292 19TH AVENUE
REQUEST FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
MR. MIKE BRADSHAW (16.11) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council declare the
dwelling known as the “Udell-Hamilton House”, located at 7292 19th
Avenue, to be eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates.
6. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
AREA POLICIES OF THE MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN (10.3) Report
attached
Staff
explained recent changes to Section 28 of the Planning
Act respecting Community Improvement Areas, identifying the benefits
of updating Markham's Official Plan policies to reflect these changes. Committee
suggested the report and a staff presentation would be of interest to the Main
Street Markham Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Town initiate an
Official Plan amendment to update the current Community Improvement policies
contained in the Official Plan, to reflect recent changes to Section 28 of the Planning Act;
And that staff be directed to continue to work with York Region and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs staff to clarify the applicability of Section 28
provisions to promote urban development, such as Markham Centre;
And that staff be authorized
to schedule a statutory public meeting to receive input on the proposed
Official Plan amendment, following further consultation with York Region and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs staff.
7. MARKHAM CENTRE COMMUNICATIONS
STRATEGY
2002 HIGHLIGHTS, 2003 PROGRAMME, AND CIRCULATION
OF NOTICE FOR STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS (10.0, 10.8)
Staff outlined the
highlights of the Markham Centre 2002 communications programme and the proposed
2003 programme, which will involve a new progressive strategy for community
outreach, education, and consultation. Funds for the 2003 communications budget
will be consolidated through a transfer of funds from previously approved
capital budget accounts. Staff also reviewed the proposed procedures for
circulation of notices for statutory meetings relating to Markham centre, as
outlined in the staff report dated February 18, 2003.
Committee suggested that
an interactive display at Markville Mall, manned by Town staff and Councillors,
would be beneficial, and directed staff to follow-up on this option with the
Markham Centre Steering Committee. Several other suggestions were made to
promote Markham Centre and Smart Growth initiatives. Regional Councillor
O'Donnell agreed to pursue Regional support and funding for the promotion of
public transportation issues. Committee
requested a package of "answers to questions" regarding
Markham Centre be provided to Committee members.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Proposed 2003
Communications Work Programme for Markham Centre be approved as outlined in the
Development Services Commission report dated February 18, 2003, entitled
"Markham Centre Communications Strategy";
And that funding to a maximum budget of $83,500 be
consolidated into the Development Services Commission capital budget account
080 5399 4970 005 through a transfer of funds from previously approved capital
accounts as outlined in the report;
And that the procedure for expanded circulation of
notice for statutory public meetings, related to development applications in
Markham Centre, as outlined in the February 18, 2003 staff report, be approved.
8. POLICY
- MASTER LETTER OF CREDIT FOR PUBLIC WORKS (5.0)
Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled
"Master Letter of Credit for Public Works", dated February 18, 2003,
be received;
And that a policy for the
utilization of a Master Letter of Credit for multi-phased developments as
outlined in the report be endorsed;
And that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with developers for a Master Letter
of Credit for public works in multi phased developments, in a form satisfactory
to the CAO and Town Solicitor;
And that the CAO be
authorized to update the Master Letter of Credit Policy and conditions and
terms of the Master Letter of Credit Agreement as required.
9. STREAMLINING STREET NAME APPROVALS AND
ENSURING CULTURALLY DIVERSE STREET NAMES (10.14) Report
attached
Staff addressed concerns identified by the Development
Services Committee on February 4, 2003. Committee directed that the quarterly
report highlight the newly-added street names and cautioned that some names and
historical figures can be perceived differently in different cultures. It was
noted that the proposed name "Mil Mar Court" already exists.
Committee expressed concern that many residents still
use the old emergency phone numbers, instead of "9-1-1", and
suggested more advertising is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the reports dated February 4, 2003, and February 18, 2003 entitled
“Streamlining Street Name Approvals and Ensuring Culturally Diverse Street
Names”, be received;
And that council
endorse the street naming process outlined below:
1. Submission of proposed street names
to staff (submissions to come from developers, Councillors, or special requests
from Markham residents);
2. Circulation of proposed street names
(for acceptance or rejection) to affected Ward Councillor (if applicable), the
Region of York and the Fire Department;
3. Addition of acceptable street names
to the street name reserve list;
4. Presentation of the street name
reserve list to Development Services Committee, for approval, on a quarterly
basis; *
5.
Director of Planning and Urban Design – assignment of street names from the
street
name
reserve list to a draft plan of subdivision;
6. Assigned names are so noted on
the street name reserve list and utilized names are
removed
upon registration of the plan;
And that approval be given to replace
the 22 veteran street name signs without poppies immediately, and that the cost
be included in the 2003 budget;
Note: Should the timing of registration of a plan not fit with this
process, staff will bring proposed street names directly to Development
Services Committee (through a Part A presentation), for approval.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held February 25,
2003 to read as follows:
"4. Presentation of the
street name reserve list to Development Services Committee, for
approval, on a
quarterly basis with changes
highlighted;"
10. STREAMLINING OF DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
PROCESSES
INCLUDING DELEGATION OF DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
AUTHORITY - SIX MONTH REVIEW (10.0) Report
attached
Staff addressed concerns
identified by the Development Services Committee on February 4, 2003, with
respect to site plan applications.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the development approval process
improvements, approved by Council on June 25, 2002 for a six month trial period
and implemented through planning process changes and enactment of delegation
By-law 2002-202, be approved for continuation on an ongoing basis;
And that, prior to staff approval of any
site plan application related to a property having arterial road frontage
(except for site plans applications proposing additions to existing buildings),
that proposed building elevations be reviewed with the Development Services
Committee at a “Part A” session;
And that Council
enact the amendment to Delegation By-law 2002-202, attached as Appendix ‘A’.
11. AMENDMENTS
TO SIGN BY-LAW (2.16) Report
attached
The Committee had before it submissions by Mr. Sam Orrico, P.O. Box 24,
Markham, and by Mr. Richard Talbot, representing the Unionville Villagers
Association.
Staff reviewed the extensive, 3-year process of the sign by-law review
and the resulting recommendations.
Mr. Sam Orrico made a deputation, expressing concerns
regarding election signs and the impact of the fees on small businesses.
Committee discussed the distinction of
"A-Frame" signs in Heritage Districts, and directed that this issue
be deferred to a Part A session of Development Services. Committee referred the
submission by Unionville Villagers Association to staff, for consideration when
developing am enforcement strategy.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the correspondence dated February 11, 2003, and the deputation by
Mr. Sam Orrico, P.O. Box 24, Markham, with respect to the proposed Sign By-law
Amendment, be received;
And that the submission by Richard Talbot on behalf of
the Unionville Villagers Association be received and referred to staff for
review and for consideration when developing an enforcement strategy;
And that a by-law
be enacted to amend Sign By-Law No. 2002-94 to:
- Clarify
the rules for election signage in residential zones;
- Provide
for development signs to be removed once all of the lots of the subdivision
have been sold;
- Prohibit
mobile signs on lots where there is a readograph on the ground sign if the
readograph is greater than two square metres;
- Establish
processes and timeframes for approving applications for banners; and
- Effect certain minor housekeeping revisions;
And that
By-Law No. 2002-276, “A By-Law to Impose Fees or Charges for Services or
Activities Provided or Done by the Town of Markham”, the Town of Markham’s
by-law prescribing all fees and charges, be amended accordingly, to provide for
the following licensing fees:
Banners $ 50.00 for each seven day period of display
Return of banners $
100.00 per sign
Portable signs in a special sign
District $
150.00 for six months;
* And that York Region be requested to divest itself of all
responsibility for sign permits and enforcement on Regional roads and that
responsibility be assumed by the Town;
And that staff develop a
strategy for enforcement of the sign by-law;
And that implementation of the
poster sleeve program be delayed indefinitely;
And that
A-frame signs be deferred the Part A session of Development Services Committee
on March 25, 2003.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held February 25,
2003, to read as follows:
"And that York Region be requested to divest
itself of all responsibility for signs and
sign
enforcement on Regional roads and that responsibility be assumed by
the Town;"
12. WOODSIDE II AND III DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
3075 AND PART OF 3083 HIGHWAY #7 EAST, LOT 10, CONC. 4
HOLD REMOVAL - ZA. 02.114375 (10.5, 10.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the reports dated
February 4, February 11, and February 18, 2003 entitled, “Woodside II and III Developments Inc. site plan application
to permit an LCBO retail outlet and Hold removal at 3075 and part of 3083
Highway #7 East Lot 10, Concession 4 (SC. 02.114373 and ZA. 02.114375)” be
received;
And that the zoning
application (ZA 02.114375) submitted by Woodside II and III Developments Inc.
to remove the Hold provision on the lands to permit an LCBO retail outlet at
3075 and part of 3083 Highway #7 East, be approved.
Public Meeting (to Council)
13. PLAYDIUM CORPORATION, 22 HERITAGE ROAD
REZONING TO PERMIT A FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
(ZA 02 119090) (10.5)
The Chair advised that
the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider rezoning
application File ZA 02 119090, submitted by Playdium Corporation, to permit a
family entertainment complex at 22 Heritage Road.
Committee was advised that 25 notices were mailed on
January 29, 2003, and a public meeting sign was posted on January 25, 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.
Committee requested staff work with the applicant to
improve the appearance of the building. There were no comments from the audience.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report from the Development
Services Commission dated January 21, 2003, entitled "The Playdium
Corporation has submitted a rezoning application to permit a family
entertainment complex at 22 Heritage Road", be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on
February 18, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-laws 1229, as
amended, be received;
And that the application by the Playdium Corporation
to amend By-law 1229, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as
amended, be enacted without further notice.
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Other items considered by Development Services Committee
on February 18, 2003:
14. EASTERN MARKHAM STRATEGIC REVIEW UPDATE
(10.8)
The Committee had before
it draft minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meeting,
held February 14, 2003. Regional Councillor Wong noted an amendment to his
attendance in the minutes.
The Committee also had
before it correspondence from Transport Canada, dated January 22, 2003,
requesting municipal input regarding Public Consultation Open Houses for
Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations. Staff advised that Transport Canada
is leaning toward an Open House format. Committee reiterated its earlier
request for a presentation and Question & Answer format.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the draft minutes of the Eastern Markham
Strategic Review Committee meeting, held February 14, 2003, and the
correspondence from Transport Canada, dated January 22, 2003, requesting
municipal input regarding Public Consultation Open Houses for Pickering Airport
Site Zoning Regulations, be received;
And that the staff update
with respect to the Eastern Markham Strategic Review, be received.
15. ROUGE PARK OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT UPDATE
(10.3)
Staff provided an update with respect to the Rouge
Park Official Plan Amendment, prior to the Public Meeting scheduled for later
in the day. The presentation included a review of the process, the meetings held to date, and the issues
arising. Substantive comments have been received regarding the boundary
criteria; funding; and ensuring the Rouge North Implementation Manual and
Vision Statement are tied into the Official Plan.
A final report and recommendations is scheduled to be
presented to Development Services Committee in April, 2003. Committee requested
a summary of the main changes during the evolution of the plan since the
process began in 1996, and requested an update on the status of the Province's
review of the Rouge North Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff update with respect to the Rouge Park
Official Plan Amendment, be received.
16. YORK REGION 10 YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET (13.4)
Staff made a presentation regarding York Region's 10
year Capital Budget, wherein most of the regional road projects in Markham are
delayed 1 to 4 years. In consultation with Regional counterparts and the
Developer's Round Table, staff provided options to advance the Region's road
programs:
1. Tax
rate increase (1% Regional increase = $15M for road projects);
2. Regional
Development Charges By-law (decreasing non-growth share);
3. Development
(frontending of capital projects);
4. Reprioritize
Projects (Hwy 7, Warden, Kennedy);
5. Project
management (alternate project management)
Committee observed that although it is a challenge to
find innovative ways to deal with transportation improvements, the program does
not do enough to address the problems in south Thornhill, and the Region has
had difficulty staying on target with projects. Committee discussed the ability
of the Region to manage the $2.9 Billion 10 year capital program and stated
that the Town must ensure the Regions fulfills it's obligations.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation regarding York Region's 10
year Capital Budget be received;
And that the Region of York be
requested to review options to advance the Regional road program and report
back to Markham.
17. REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY UPDATE (5.3, 13.4)
Staff provided a memo
with respect to the Regional Water Supply, including the following
correspondence:
1. from Mayor Cousens to Regional Chairman Bill Fisch, dated
December 16, 2002;
2. Region's report entitled "Long Term Water Strategy
Update" dated February 5, 2003;
3. from Engineering Department to Kees Schipper, dated February
14, 2003.
Staff briefly discussed
the status of the Peel and Toronto water supplies.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff memo dated
February 18, 2003, entitled "Regional Water Supply Update" be
received.
18. SIXTEENTH
WARDEN LIMITED - CACHET ENCLAVE
WEST OF WARDEN AVENUE, SOUTH OF BERNADOTTE
AND WILLOW CREEK DRIVES, TOWN INITIATED
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (OP.02-110942) (10.3) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the Town initiated Official Plan amendment
(OP.02-11094) to add site specific development policies to the Official Plan
for a 23.44 hectares (57.91 acres) irregular shaped parcel of land
located on the west side of Warden Avenue, south of Bernadotte and Willow
Creeks Drives.
19. E.MANSON INVESTMENTS LTD., ZUREIT HOLDINGS LTD. AND
CRESTGLADE INVESTMENTS LTD. (EMERY INVESTMENTS LTD.)
9640 MCCOWAN ROAD, APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (SC.02-116176) (10.6)
Report
attached
Staff
provided a report dated February 18, 2003, recommending the addition of
conditions 11, 12, and 13 to the proposed conditions for site plan application # SC.02-116176,
submitted by E. Manson Investments Ltd., Zureit Holdings Ltd. and Crestglade Investments
Ltd. (Emery Investments Ltd.) at 9640 McCowan Road. Staff also verbally advised of two further amendments to
conditions 9 and 12.
Mr. Michael Larkin, adjacent property
owner, and applicant for the proposed development by Michael and Veronica Larkin was in
attendance to advise of the status of Emery Investment Ltd's appeal against the
development of his own property, and the impact of the Committee's approval of
the Emery site plan application. Committee advised that the Town has no
jurisdiction in this aspect, and suggested relevant correspondence be provided
to staff for review.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff report dated February 18, 2003,
regarding application
# SC.02-116176 for site plan approval, be received;
And that the
deputation by Mr. Michael Larkin, adjacent
property owner, and applicant for the proposed development by Michael
and Veronica Larkin, be received;
And that
application # SC.02-116176 for site plan approval submitted by E. Manson
Investments Ltd., Zureit Holdings Ltd. and Crestglade Investments Ltd. (Emery
Investments Ltd.) to permit a commercial development at 9640 McCowan Road, be
approved, subject to the following conditions:
1.
That prior to execution
of the site plan agreement, the owner shall submit final site plan, elevation
and landscape drawings and comply with all requirements of the Town and
authorized agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development
Services;
2.
That the owner enter
into a site plan agreement with the Town, which shall include all requirements
of Town departments and public agencies, to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
3.
That the site plan
agreement include provisions for the payment by the owner of all applicable
fees, recoveries, development charges and parkland dedications;
4.
That the site plan
approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing February 18,
2003, in the event that the owner does not enter into a site plan agreement
with the Town during that period;
5.
That the owner provide
for internal refuse storage areas for each building to the satisfaction of the
Director of Environmental Services;
6.
That prior to final site
plan approval, the Access Study be approved and any necessary revisions to the
site plan be made, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development
Services;
7.
That prior to final site
plan approval, a detailed evaluation of the noise impacts be completed and the
recommendations be incorporated into the final plans to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
8.
That the site plan
agreement include provisions for upgraded elevations to the north face of
Building ‘G’ or for additional landscaping adjacent to Building ‘G’, should the
future expansion not proceed;
9.
That the site plan be
redlined to remove the proposed vehicular connection from the subject property
to Street ‘L’, located in the proposed residential subdivision to the south and to provide a full 7.5 metre wide landscape strip
adjacent to the south property line, and an acoustical fence opposite the
loading bay to Building "F", to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning and Urban Design;
10. That the Site Plan Agreement include provisions for traffic
monitoring at various stages of build out and that the Owner be required to
complete any improvements as recommended by the monitoring to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering, and that sufficient security be provided to
ensure any necessary work is completed;
11. The owner will ensure that all drainage
within the property is self-contained and no drainage will be directed toward
the property to the south;
12. The
owner will upgrade the privacy fence along the south lot line to an acoustical
fence, for an approximate length of 60
meters, between the acoustic fences installed
for Building F and G. The height and exact location of this
acoustical fence is to be acceptable to the owner of the property to the south;
13. The
owner will install a retaining wall along the south property line from the
middle of Building F to the west limit of the property, to the satisfaction of
the owner of the property to the south.
20. ANDRIN KENNEDY HOMES, NORTHEAST CORNER
OF KENNEDY ROAD AND CASTAN AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR MIXED USE TOWNHOUSES
(ZA.02-115263) (10.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider a zoning by-law amendment application
(ZA.02-115263), submitted by Andrin Kennedy Homes, to permit 8 mixed-use
townhouse units at the northeast corner of Kennedy Road and Castan Avenue.
21. TORONTO LING-LIANG CHURCH APARTMENT
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DENISON ST. AND CLAYTON DR.
ZONING AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AN EARLY
RETIREMENT APARTMENT COMPLEX (OP 02-118830 ZA. 02-118835)
(10.3, 10.5) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to consider Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA.
02-118835) and Official Plan Amendment (OP. 02-118830) applications, submitted
by the Toronto Ling Liang Church, to permit the construction of an early
retirement apartment complex having a maximum of 55 units at the southwest
corner of Denison Street and Clayton Drive (288 Clayton Drive);
And that staff schedule a Public Meeting when the issues outlined in the
February 18, 2003 preliminary report have been sufficiently addressed by the
applicant.
22. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
PERIOD OF JANUARY 11, 2003 TO JANUARY 24, 2003 (10.0) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That Committee
receive the report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of January 11, 2003 To January
24, 2003” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the
route outlined in the report.
23. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAWS 216-93
AND 2002-202, FILE: DM 2001-03
(10.6) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council be advised that in accordance
with Delegation By-laws 216-93 and 2002-202, and additional site specific
delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of
Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved
the applications listed in the report dated February 18, 2003.
24. UNIONVILLE HOMES SOCIETY, 4300 HIGHWAY #7 EAST
PLAN #2886, BLOCK C AND PART OF BLOCK B AND D
SITE PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT THE ADDITION OF A 160 BED LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY
TO THE EXISTING BUILDING (SC.
00-241797 AND ZA. 00-242730) (10.5. 10.6)
Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be
held to consider the zoning application, File ZA.00-242730, submitted by the Unionville
Homes Society, to permit the addition of a 160 bed long-term care facility to
the existing building at 4300 Highway #7 East, Plan # 2886, Block C and Part of
Block B and D.
25. CLOVERWOOD ESTATES, 7577 MCCOWAN
ROAD
PART OF LOT 4, CONCESSION 7, SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT 29 SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS
19TM-02018 (ZA.02-118925, SU.02-118951) (10.5, 10.7) Report
attached
RECOMMENDATION:
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider Plan of Subdivision (19TM-02018,
SU.02-118951) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA.02-118925) applications submitted
by Cloverwood Estates Inc. to permit 29 single-detached dwellings at 7577
McCowan Road.
26. OAK
RIDGES MORAINE (2.0, 13.2.5)
Staff displayed Canada Land Inventory mapping to
illustrate prime agricultural lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine. Committee directed
that staff provide further information regarding the class of the subject lands
under the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the permitted uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff
presentation regarding mapping to illustrating prime agricultural lands, be
received.
27. WOODSIDE II AND III DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
3075 AND PART OF 3083 HIGHWAY #7 EAST, LOT 10, CONC. 4
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO PERMIT AN LCBO RETAIL OUTLET
(SC. 02.114373) (10.5, 10.6)
Staff provided a report addressing the concerns
identified by Council on February 11, 2003, and advised of an additional
condition to site plan, to be inserted as condition # 10, as follows:
"That the owner covenant and
agree to maintain the "Bridge" in good repair, to Town of
Markham
engineering standards."
Committee advised that the car wash on the adjacent site, as previously
discussed, has been removed. Staff was directed to provide an update regarding
its permanent removal, and whether remediation is required from the impacts of
the car wash.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the reports dated February 4, February 11, and
February 18, 2003 entitled, “Woodside
II and III Developments Inc. site plan application to permit an LCBO retail
outlet and Hold removal at 3075 and part of 3083 Highway #7 East Lot 10,
Concession 4 (SC. 02.114373 and ZA. 02.114375)” be received;
And that the site plan application (SC.02.1143737) to
permit an LCBO retail outlet at 3075 and part of 3083 Highway #7 East, be
approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’, (attached to the
staff report dated February 18, 2003) as
amended.
COMMUNICATIONS
28. YORK REGION - JANUARY 30, 2003 (13.4)
- comments regarding the Thornhill
Vineyard Christian Fellowship proposal for affordable housing in the Langstaff
area of Thornhill
- receive and refer to
staff
29. STAFF MEMORANDUM, T.J. LAMBE - FEBRUARY
18, 2003 (10.0)
- Rescheduling of presentation
relating to Second Suites Strategy - receive
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator, Environment
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner
T. Kanji, Planner
M. De Souza, Development Technician
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the
hour of 7:25 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor D. Horchik in the
Chair.
30. SWALLOW'S
NEST DEVELOPMENT (ABIDIEN INC.)
HELEN AVENUE, SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
(SU.02-112285, ZA.02-112249) (10.5, 10.7)
The Chair advised that
the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider Plan of Subdivision
and rezoning applications, Files SU.02-112285 and ZA.02-112249, submitted by
Swallow's Nest Development (Abidien Inc.), on Helen Avenue.
Committee was advised that 81 notices were mailed on
January 29, 2003, and 2 public meeting signs were posted on January 29, 2003.
Committee received one written submission from Mr. Glenn Baron, 251 Helen
Avenue, providing comments.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the
location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property. Staff
explained the changes from the original proposal, due to the exclusion of
portions of land.
Mr. Glenn Baron made a deputation to review the
comments submitted in his letter, and discussed the streetscape of Helen Ave,
tree preservation, the potential school site, and park lands. Committee and
staff responded to comments by Mr. Baron.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence and deputation by Mr. Glenn Baron,
251 Helena Avenue, be received;
And that the Development Services
Commission report entitled "Swallow's Nest Developments (Abidien Inc.)
proposed draft plan of subdivision and implementing zoning amendment, South
Unionville Community, SU.02-112285 and ZA.02-112249", dated
October 8, 2002, be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting of February 18, 2003, with respect to the
applications for subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment submitted by
Swallow's Nest Development (Abidien Inc.), be received;
And further that the
applications be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation
following the Public Meeting.
31. TOWN
OF MARKHAM - ROUGE NORTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (M1.462) (10.3)
The Chair advised that
the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider a Town initiated
Official Plan amendment, File M1.462, to implement the Rouge North Management
Plan.
Committee was advised that 17 notices were mailed on
January 29, 2003, and notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun
newspaper on January 28, 2003. Committee received 9 written submissions:
1. Paul Hamilton, Acting Director, Community Planning, East
District Office, City of Toronto - submitting comments
2. Fraser Nelson, Chapter, Chair, Urban Development
Institute/Ontario York Chapter -submitting comments
3. Stephen M. Schaefer, Principal, Stantec - submitting
comments
4. Stanley B. Stein, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt - submitting
objection on behalf of Tung Kee Investment Limited Partnership
5. Tom Hilditch, President, ESG International Inc. - submitting
comments
6. Milne
Park Conservation Association - submitting comments
7. Glenn De Baeremaeker, on behalf of Save
the Rouge Valley System Inc. - submitting comments
8. Jim
Robb, on behalf of Friends of the Rouge Watershed - submitting comments
9. Friends
of the Rouge Watershed - submitting draft comments
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, outlining the
background of this project and advising that significant consultation had taken
place with over 130 meetings being held. Mr. Mark Schollen of Schollen and Co.,
Environmental Consultants for the Town of Markham, and representatives of TRCA
were in attendance.
Committee discussed the feasibility of applying the ecological criteria
when re-development applications are received for existing uses.
Mr. Tom
Farrar, 7822 9th Line, requested that the new criteria not encumber
the development of Box Grove. Staff commented on the correlation between the
Rouge Park Management Plan and Box Grove development, advising that Box Grove
has been approved by the Town and would not be reopened to apply the new
criteria.
Mr.
Glenn De Baeremaeker, 92 Cleta Drive, Scarborough, representing Save the Rouge
Valley System Inc., reviewed the concerns identified in his written submission.
He stated his opinion that the Rouge Park Vision and Goals are not accurately
described in the proposed Official Plan amendment.
Mr. Jim
Robb, 1 Braeburn Boulevard, Scarborough, representing Friends of
the Rouge Watershed, reviewed the draft comments from his written submission.
He suggested that the Town should encourage the Province to provide the
necessary tools to protect Rouge Park and the tributaries, and that protection
of Cultural Heritage should not be limited to "built" Heritage. Mr.
Robb advised he will provide more detailed comments to staff in the near
future.
Committee directed staff to seek a professional opinion regarding the
health of the Rouge River system, and to review the discrepancies between the
Rouge North Management Plan and the proposed OPA. Committee also questioned the
identification of the lands as "Park" in the OPA.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence from: Paul Hamilton; Fraser Nelson; Stephen M.
Schaefer; Stanley B. Stein of Osler,Hoskin & Harcourt on behalf of Tung Kee
Investment Limited Partnership; Tom Hilditch; Milne Park Conservation
Association; Glenn De Baeremaeker on
behalf of Save the Rouge Valley System Inc.; Jim Robb, on behalf of Friends of
the Rouge Watershed; and, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, be received;
And
that the deputations by Mr. Tom Farrar, Mr. Glenn De Baeremaeker, and Mr. Jim
Robb, expressing comments regarding the proposed Official Plan amendment, be
received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 18, 2003, with respect
to the proposed amendment to the Official Plan, as amended (File M1.462), be
received;
And
that the proposed Rouge North Management Area policies amendment to the
Official Plan, as amended, be referred back to staff for a final report and
recommendation;
And that a special Part A session of
Development Services Committee be held with other stakeholders, with respect to
the proposed Rouge North Management Area policies amendment to
the Official Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of
8:50 p.m.