MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-09-05
Meeting No. 14
All Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor
G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D.
Horchik
PART A - 12:00 noon - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief
Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
A. Brown, Director of
Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
G. Duncan, Heritage
Planner
R. Kendall, Manager, East
District
D. Pearce, Assistant Town
Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director
of Planning and Urban Design
K. Bavington, Committee
Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at
the hour of 12:00 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
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IN CAMERA
1. LEGAL
MATTERS (10.12)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at12:00 p.m. to discuss legal matters.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Committee rise from in-camera at 12:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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2. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
Kevin Ottaway, Operations Working Supervisor – 30 years
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering – 25 years
Brian Millar, Civic Centre Coordinator, Asset Management – 15 years
Nory Takata, Working Supervisor, Horticulture, Operations – 10 years
Pam Tsatsanix, Parks Labourer/Driver, Operations – 10 years
Dave Lipari, Arborist, Operations Forestry – 10 years
Carrie Drosis, Cashier, Financial Services – 5 years
Anna Henriques, Planner 1, Planning and Urban Design – 5 years
Stacia Muradali, Secretary, Committee of Adjustment, Planning and Urban
Design – 3 years
Cathy Joyce, Manager, Community Partnerships, Strategic Services – 3 years
Sandra Skelcher, Financial Analyst, Financial Services – 3 years
3. PRESENTATION TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
PROGRAM VOLUNTERS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with awards for
volunteering with the Junior Achievement Program:
David Blizzard
Carola Fischer
Valantina Gharibo
Jody Parsons
Suzanne Sonada
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 20, 2006 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held June 20, 2006, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 21, 2006 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held June 21, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
6. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 24, 2006
- June 14, 2006
- July 12, 2006
- August 9, 2006 (16.11)
May
24 June
14 July
12 Aug
9
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meetings held May 24,
June 14, July 12, and August 9, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
7. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2006
ITEM # 26: SUPPORT FOR THE PRESERVATION OF
HAMILTON’S LISTER BLOCK (16.11)
Letter
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the correspondence from Brian McHattie, Councillor Ward One of the
City of Hamilton, requesting support for the preservation of Hamilton’s Lister Block, be received.
CARRIED
8. MARKHAM PUBLIC
ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 7, 2006
- July 12, 2006 (16.34)
June
7 July
12
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meetings
held June 7, and July 12, 2006, be
received for information.
CARRIED
9. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Council be advised that in accordance
with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific delegations
authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of Development
Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved applications listed in the report dated September 5,
2006.
CARRIED
10. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 6, 2006 TO MAY 26, 2006 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Committee receive the report entitled
“Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of May 27, 2006 to August 4, 2006” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with
the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
11. DELPARK
HOMES (BONDBROOKE) LTD., 2 HAVELOCK GATE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN FOR A RETIREMENT
HOME FACILITY
(OP 06 114566, ZA 06 114576,
SC 06 114582) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Committee noted other concerns to be resolved such as
the relationship to the adjacent golf course, the potential for interference,
and the need for the retail component, in addition to the concerns identified
in the staff report.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That a Public Meeting be held to consider
the applications submitted by Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd. for Official Plan
(OP 06 114566) and Zoning By-law (ZA 06 114576) Amendments to permit a
retirement home facility at 2 Havelock Gate, southwest corner of 14th
Avenue and Havelock Gate.
CARRIED
12. NAAM GROUP INC., SOUTH - WEST CORNER
OF YORKTECH DRIVE AND RODICK
ROAD
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 30
PERCENT ACCESSORY RETAIL
(ZA 06-114625) (10.5)
Report Attachment
John Tassiopoulos of the Planning Partnership,
representing the applicant, Naam Group Inc., discussed the reasons for the proposed
amendments.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the deputation by John Tassiopoulos of the Planning Partnership,
representing the applicant, Naam Group Inc., be received;
And that the staff
report entitled: “Preliminary Report: Naam Group Inc. Application for Zoning Amendment to permit 30
% accessory retail in addition to the existing permitted industrial uses ,
South-West corner of Yorktech Drive and Rodick Road (lots 3 & 4, Plan
65M-2755, Yorktech Drive) (ZA 06-114625) be received;
And that a Public Meeting be
held to consider the zoning amendment application (ZA 06-114625).
CARRIED
13. CHRIS
AND LOUIS BALKOS, 7241 KENNEDY ROAD
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM06011) TO CREATE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BLOCKS
(SU 06 113441) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the
application submitted by Chris and Louis Balkos for a residential draft plan of
subdivision (19TM06011) at 7241 Kennedy Road once the issues in the staff
report dated September 5, 2006 have been resolved to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and Urban Design.
CARRIED
14. WALL
SIGN VARIANCE
SCOTIABANK, 101 MAIN STREET
NORTH
(05 023158 SP, 05 023159 SP) (2.16.2)
Report Attachment
Committee
received coloured renderings of the proposed signage, and discussed lighting
and other issues.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That Council
receive the Staff Report for the Wall Sign Variance (Application No.’s
05-023158 SP and 05-023159 SP) and approve the requested variances for the
Scotiabank branch at 101
Main Street North, Markham Village
Heritage Conservation District;
And that staff
report back to Council with respect to appropriate revised Sign By-law
standards for Special Sign Districts.
CARRIED
15. VARIANCE
TO FENCE BY-LAW 277-97
12 BERNADOTTE DRIVE (2.19)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the report entitled “Variance to Fence
By-Law 277-97 at 12 Bernadotte Drive” to Development Services Committee, dated
September 5, 2006 be received;
And that the request to grant relief from
the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97 to permit a 1.8m (6ft.) high fence in
the front yard be approved, subject to the conditions outlined below;
And that the contravening fence be
reconstructed to comply with the following design requirements;
i)
The masonry
portion height of fence may not extend beyond 1.2 m (4ft.)
ii)
The existing 1.8m
(6ft.) masonry columns be retained,
iii)
That a decorative
metal fence/lattice be incorporated to extend the height of the fence to a
maximum 1.8m (6ft.).
CARRIED
16. MAYOR’S ITEM
LIBERTY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (2015776 ONTARIO INC.)
HIGHWAY 7 & SOUTH TOWN
CENTRE BOULEVARD
SITE PLAN APPROVAL USE (SC 04
026723) (10.6)
Committee
expressed disappointment in the difference between the concept plan originally
presented by the developer to members of Council and the final approved plans,
with respect to the architectural quality and presence on Highway 7. In
particular, Committee noted that the early concept had shown a roof-line
element linking the two buildings and more architectural detailing.
Staff
noted that the roof link shown in the preliminary concept plans was not
included by the applicant in the formal site plan application to the Town.
Staff presented a series of elevation drawings showing the evolution of the
project. The plans approved by the Committee in May 2005 did not include a roof
link. The project is being built in accordance with approved plans. There have
been extensive discussions between the applicant, his project architect, and
staff regarding architectural details over the course of the project. Town
staff do have suggestions for additional improvements should Committee
authorize further discussions.
Committee
requested staff attempt further improvements and consult with the project
architect.
Committee
requested that in future, coloured renderings from developers be included in
the report as part of the permanent record. It was also suggested that any
changes made to proposals be highlighted when presented.
Moved
by: Mayor Don Cousens
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
staff be authorized to re-open discussions with Liberty Development Corporation
regarding the buildings under construction at the southeast corner of Highway 7
and South Town Centre Boulevard and the architectural quality as seen in the
concept drawings;
That
that staff report back to Council on architectural changes;
And
that the Architect for Liberty Development Corporation be invited to make a
presentation to Council with respect to this project.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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R. Blake,
Manager, West District
V.
Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design
C. Raynor,
Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at
the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - None disclosed
17. CATHEDRAL TOWN LTD. & 404
DEVELOPMENTS INC.
NORTH OF BETTY ROMAN BLVD,
EAST OF FUTURE
WOODBINE BY-PASS,
CATHEDRALTOWN PHASE II, 19TM-05002
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
AMEND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS (ZA 06 113216)
(10.5)
Report Attachment
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File
ZA 06 113216, submitted by Cathedral Town Ltd. & 404 Developments Inc. to
amend development standards north of Betty Roman Blvd., east of the future
Woodbine By-pass.
Committee was
advised that 69 notices were mailed on August 16, 2006, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on August 12, 2006. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues. There were not
comments from the audience, and the Committee had no concerns.
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by:
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
report from the Development Services Commission dated June 20, 2006, entitled
“Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an amendment to the
development standards applied to certain lots in Cathedraltown Phase II,
19TM-05002, Cathedral Town Ltd. & 404 Developments Inc., north of Betty
Roman Boulevard, east of the future Woodbine By-pass within the Cathedral
Secondary Plan Area, ZA 06 113216” be received;
And that the
record of the Public Meeting held on September 5, 2006, with respect to the
proposed amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, be received;
And that the application by Cathedral Town Ltd.
& 404 Developments Inc. to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law
177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting
adjourned at the hour of 7:15 p.m.