DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2012,
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
PART A & B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Rick Cefaratti, Planner
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
Stephen Corr, Committee of
Adjustment
George Duncan, Senior Heritage
Planner
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager,
Special Projects
Dave Miller, Manager, East District
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Stacia Muradali, Planner II
Martha Pettit, Deputy Clerk
Rachel Prudhomme, Manager, Special
Projects
Tom Villella, Senior Project
Coordinator
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 14, 15, 16.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST –
None declared
Gregory Nelson, Zoning Examiner, Building Standards, 25 years
Mustansir Ganijee, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 15
years
Alex Spasewski, Provincial Offences Officer 2, Legislative
Services, 10 years
June Fry, Client Advisor ITS, Information Technology Services, 10
years
Jody Parsons, Court Administration Coordinator, Legislative Services,
10 years
John McGuire, Waterworks Operator 2 in Trinaing, Environmental
Services, 5 years
Keith Doner, Licensed Fleet Technician, Operations, 5 years
Sam Mathew, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology
Services, 3 years
Ping Liu, Infrastructure Analyst Engineer, Environmental Services,
3 years
Lijing Xu, Wastewater Hydraulic Engineer, Asset Management, 3
years
Presentation
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
introduced the presentation.
Nick McDonald, Meridan Planning Consultants Inc. gave
a presentation regarding the Update and Consolidation Project for Zoning By-law
177-96. Mr. McDonald provided background information on the by-law, adopted
in June 1996 to provide for development of Cornell. Since then, the majority of
new development in the Town has been the subject of Zoning Bylaw
177-96 and over 450 exceptions have been added. Consolidations and updates
occurred in 2001 and 2006, and an additional 190 amendments have since been
passed by Council.
Mr. McDonald provided an analysis
of the consolidation and update components. The update is intended to reduce
its complexity, streamline its application and interpretation, and, reduce the
need for complex by-law amendments in the future for specific projects. The
current trend is to build bigger houses on smaller lots and this is having an
impact on parent by-law provisions that should be considered with respect to
reducing standards in principle, such as lot frontage and yard setback, the
size of private amenity areas in back yards, and porch provisions.
The
next steps will involve continued discussions with staff, a meeting with the
development community over the Summer, and preparation of a draft by-law for
public review in the Fall.
The Committee discussed issues relating to
loading spaces for Places of Worship; indoor waste storage; and consultation
with the design community.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the presentation provided by Mr. Nick McDonald,
Meridan Planning Consultants Inc. regarding Update and Consolidation Project -
By-law 177-96 be received.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 15, 2012, Part A (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held May 15,
2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held May 22, 2012,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held May 22, 2012, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held March 29, 2012, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That Heritage Markham recommends to Council that the James
Brander House at 31 Helen Avenue be declared eligible for relocation to Markham
Heritage Estates, due to its cultural heritage value or interest, threatened state,
and the absence of either short or long-term uses by the owner; and,
2) That the relocation of the frame rear wing of the building
is supported if a future owner wishes to retain it; and,
3) That the current owner undertake the necessary work to make
the roof of the brick portion watertight to prevent further deterioration
pending future relocation of the building; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report dated June 12, 2012,
titled, “Information Report: Application for Official Plan Amendment and New Secondary Plan for the Buttonville
Airport Redevelopment Proposal, 2833 16th Avenue, CONC 3 PT LOTS
13-15 (OP 11 115381)”, be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to coordinate
with the Ward Councillor and the applicant on the scheduling of a Community
Information Meeting and a Statutory Public Meeting (target date Fall 2012),
subject to the applicant meeting the submission requirements outlined in this
report; and further,
3) That
staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report dated June 12, 2012 entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT (PR-12-109460) – Proposed General Zoning By-law Amendment respecting
Various Provisions in the Town of Markham (PR-12-109460)”, be received; and,
2) That Public Meeting(s) be held to receive comments from the
public, internal and external agencies, and other stakeholders with respect to
proposed amendments to the zoning by-laws; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “Preliminary Report, 2303484 Ontario
Inc., 103 Helen Avenue, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision
to Permit 6 Detached Dwelling Units, File Nos. ZA and SU 12 130682”, dated June
12, 2012, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
submitted by 2303484 Ontario Inc., for zoning by-law amendment and draft plan
of subdivision to permit 6 detached dwelling units and future park lands at 103
Helen Avenue; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, advised
the Committee that the subject property is zoned for the proposed use, and the
Site Plan for Phase 1 is now being presented.
Cliff Korman from Kirkor Architects representing the
applicant, Cedardale Markham Inc., gave a brief presentation of the design
features and reviewed the elevations.
The Committee indicated support for the design and
noted that shadowing should not be a problem as it is a corner property and the
closest dwelling is a significant distance. It was also acknowledged that the
proximity to the GO station supports the opportunity for intensification.
Staff confirmed that flexible zoning provisions will
allow for community amenities, office space, and other uses. Discussions
included the potential uses for Phase 3, the parking ratio of 1.3 spaces per
unit, and the pedestrian walkway to the GO Station.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report dated June 12, 2012 and titled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Cedardale Markham Inc., Application for Site Plan
Approval of Phase 1 of a high density mixed use development at the south-east
corner of Highway 48 and Castlemore Avenue (9809 Highway 48), File No. SC 09
129428,” be received; and,
2) That the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 09 129428)
submitted by Cedardale Markham Inc. to facilitate an 18-storey building with
252 apartment units and non-residential uses at grade, being Phase 1 of a high
density mixed use development, be endorsed in principle, subject to the
conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to be issued following execution of
a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director
or his designate has signed the plan; and,
4) That 252 units of 2011/2012 allocation be granted (less the
35% LEED Silver Bonus) to the proposed Phase 1 development; and,
5) That prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design
endorsing the site plan, the applicant shall submit to the Town final
confirmation of the 35% (88 units) servicing allocation credits from the Region
of York under their “Sustainable Development Through LEED” policy; and,
6) That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
7) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Section
37 Agreement with the Owner; and,
8) That the Owner provide the Town with the required payment of
60% planning processing fees in accordance with the Town’s applicable Fee
By-Law; and,
9) That 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,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services gave a
brief overview of the site plan proposal by Forest Bay Homes.
The Committee indicated support for the proposal, and
discussed the provisions for visitor parking; the setbacks with respect to
providing adequate privacy for the neighbours; and the potential to provide
overflow parking for the adjacent Place of Worship.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Forest Bay
Homes, Zoning By-law amendment and site plan applications to facilitate
residential development at the south-east corner of Denison Street and Markham
Road, File Nos: ZA & SC 11 115754,” dated May 22, 2012 be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 21,
2012 regarding the application (ZA 11 115754) to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as
amended, be received; and,
3) That the application (ZA 11 115754) submitted by Forest Bay
Homes to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended, to facilitate residential
development at the south-east corner of Denison Street and Markham Road, be
approved, and the draft By-law be finalized and enacted without further notice;
and,
4) That the site plan application (SC 11 115754) submitted by
Forest Bay Homes to facilitate residential development at the south-east corner
of Denison Street and Markham Road be endorsed in principle, subject to
conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’ ; and,
5) That Site Plan Approval (SC 11 115754) be delegated to the
Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to be issued following
execution of a site plan agreement. Site
Plan Approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan; and,
6) That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 28 townhouses
and 30 semi-detached dwellings be assigned to the proposed development; and,
7) That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the
servicing allocation should development not proceed in a timely manner; and
further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
R. Cefaratti, ext. 3675
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
introduced this matter, advising that the Site Plan had been approved in 2010 for
20,000 ft2, and is revised to 15,800 ft2 and is compliant
with parking provisions and other requirements. A coloured rendering was
provided.
Nadia Tobia, Farrow Partnership Architects Inc., representing
the applicant, spoke to the Committee regarding capacity and design features. A
Church representative responded to questions regarding the origins of the
religion, and parking strategies for high holy days.
The Committee discussed the dimensions, height,
worship space, and parking requirements. It was suggested that arrangements be
pursued with adjacent properties to accommodate overflow parking. It was also
suggested the fencing be eliminated except where it is adjacent to residences.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report
entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, St. Barsaumo Syriac Orthodox Church, Site Plan
Control application to permit a place of worship at 3250 Denison Street, File
No. SC 09-113817”, dated June 12, 2012 be received; and,
2) That the Revised Site
Plan Control application (SC 09-113817) submitted by St. Barsaumo Syriac
Orthodox Church to permit a 2-storey place of worship at 3250 Denison Street be
endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this
report; and,
3) That site plan approval
is delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to
be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director or his designate has signed the site plan; and further,
4) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
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Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, provided an
update to the Committee, discussing the criteria to determine which roads
should be considered for undergrounding of hydro/utility lines; funding and
cost sharing formula options; and the status of projects for Highway 7, Markham
Centre, and Yonge Street. Appendix B to the staff report was distributed.
An update was provided regarding underground hydro
along Yonge Street for the Liberty Development. The Committee noted that when
new poles are installed, removal of the old poles should be expedited.
Discussions involved developing funding strategies for
the long term; policies in the new Official Plan to provide directions for
identified street sections; and the implications of Local Improvement petitions.
Staff was asked to provide details of the Minto Development arrangements to
underground the hydro lines.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the staff report entitled “Hydro Undergrounding Update”
be received; and,
2) That staff report back as to the results of PowerStream’s
development of criteria and principles for funding of undergrounding of
overhead hydro distribution systems and potential application to the Ontario
Energy Board (OEB) for partial funding in their 2013 rates; and,
3) That construction of the Hwy 7 Pilot Project (from west of
Rodick Road to the tracks east of Sciberras Road) for undergrounding of
existing power and utility lines on existing roads, including hydro, telecommunication
and streetlight circuits, be deferred pending availability of funding; and,
4) That the detailed electrical engineering design of
undergrounding hydro from Town Centre Blvd to the tracks East of Sciberras Road
in the amount of $414,810 not proceed at this time; and,
5) That York Region be requested to continue protecting a
corridor of sufficient width in the current design for the future
undergrounding of the overhead hydro distribution system and utilities in the
Highway 7 right of way from Rodick Road to Sciberras Road to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering and PowerStream; and,
6) That staff pursue, at the site plan application stage for
development abutting the roads identified under Tables 1 and 2 of this report,
funding from the developers for the undergrounding of overhead utilities
abutting their site; and,
7) That York Region be requested to expedite the reconstruction
of Highway 7 from Town Centre Boulevard to Sciberras Road; and,
8) That Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Regional
Councillor Jim Jones review related policy issues and report back to the
Committee as appropriate; and further,
9) That the appropriate individuals at PowerStream, York Region
and VIVA be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
Report
Alan Brown, Director of Engineer, gave a brief review
of this matter. The Committee suggested that Public Art be incorporated into
the structure, in consultation with the Public Realm Advisory Committee. The
source of funding and construction timing were discussed.
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the report entitled
“Award of Tender 072-T-12 Rehabilitation of John Street CNR Overhead Bridge
(B42)” be received; and,
2) That tender 072-T-12 for the Rehabilitation of John Street
CNR Overhead Bridge (B42) be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Marbridge
Construction Ltd. in the amount of $941,987.23 inclusive of HST impact; and,
3) That a contingency be
established in the amount of $37,679.49 (4% of construction award) inclusive of
HST impact to cover any additional construction costs; and,
4) That the existing
purchase order # PD 10227 with G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. to provide
additional contract administration and construction services be increased in
the amount of $50,316.38, inclusive of HST impact; and,
5) That the award be funded
from available funds in 2010 capital account 058-5350-10267-005 “Bridge Improvement-John
St. W of Leslie St.” in the amount of $607,266; and,
6) That the shortfall of $422,717
be funded from available surplus in capital account 058-6150-8464-005 “Bridge
Improvement - Green Lane (W of Leslie)” with funds to be transferred into capital
account 058-6150-10267-005 “Bridge Improvements – John St. W of Leslie St; and
further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 077-T-12 Watermain
Replacement and Storm Sewer Installation Main Street Markham – Highway 7 to
Bullock Drive” be
received; and,
2) That
the contract for 077-T-12 Award of Construction Tender 077-T-12 Watermain
Replacement and Storm Sewer Installation Main Street Markham – Highway 7 to
Bullock Drive be
awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Sam Rabito Construction Ltd., in the
amount of $1,668,668.62, inclusive of HST impact; and,
3) That a
contingency amount of $166,866.86 (10%), inclusive of HST impact, be
established to cover any additional costs and that authorization to approve expenditures
of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the
Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) That the existing
purchase order # PD 11169 with Morrison Hershfield to provide detailed design
be increased (from $280,317.25 to $383,689.13) to include the amount of
$103,371.88, inclusive of HST impact, to provide the contract administration
services in accordance with RFP # 008-R-11; and,
5) That a contingency in
the amount of $15,505.78 (15%), inclusive of HST impact, be established to
cover any additional costs related to contract administration services and that
authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the
specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
6) That the Engineering
Department Project Management Fee in the amount of $146,580.99 be funded from
Capital Accounts 053-6150-12334-005 “Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade/Rehabilitation
Program”, 058-6150-12403-005 “Storm Sewer Upgrade – Main Street Markham from
Hwy 7 to Bullock Drive” and 058-6150-12328-005 “Watermain Construction &
Replacement Program”; and,
7) That the award be funded
from the Capital Accounts 053-6150-12334-005 “Sanitary Sewer System
Upgrade/Rehabilitation Program”, 058-6150-12403-005 “Storm Sewer Upgrade – Main
Street Markham from Hwy 7 to Bullock Drive” and 058-6150-12328-005 “Watermain
Construction & Replacement Program” as outlined under the financial
template section of the report; and,
8) That
the funding shortfall in the amount of $495,364.40 be funded from other
components within the Capital Budget account 058-6150-12328-005 “Watermain
Construction & Replacement Program” in the amount of $55,993.73, and the
remaining shortfall of $439,370.67 will be funded from the return of funds from
the upcoming closure of capital projects that will be tabled at the June 18th
General Committee; and further,
9) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:20 AM.
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