SEPTEMBER
22, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 25
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.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
R. Blake, Manager, West District
J. Streisfield, Assistant
Town Solicitor
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
B. Lee, Manager, Development
Engineer & Transportation
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:01 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. The Development Services Committee recessed at
11:11 AM and reconvened at 11:23 AM.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect
to Item #9 as he represents one of the owners of the subject property and did
not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of such matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Glenn Ambrose, Training Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 20
years
Bruce Burley, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Andrew Chapman, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Martin Coutts, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Mark Francis, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Bradley Harris, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Phillip Harrison, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Joseph Hill, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Steven Holland, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Alan Jenkins, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
James Jenkins, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
David Job, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
John Karabourniotis, Administrative Services Coordinator, Print,
Clerk's, 20 years
Melville McCart, Facility Operator II, Milliken Mills C.C., Recreation
Services, 20 years
Mary Lou Papa, Administrative Assistant, Clerk's, 20 years
David Reid, Platoon Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Edward Roblin, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
John Roszkiewicz, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Michael Stevens, Training Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 20
years
Michael Thomson, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Barry Vesh, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
William Walker, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Dell Wright, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Trevor Frizzle, Facility Operator I, Crosby C.C, Recreation Services, 5
years
Kenneth Karges, Lead, Service Management, Information Technology
Services, 5 years
Stacey-Anne Chin, Operations Clerk, Operations, 3 years
David Pearce, Manager, Real Property, Legal Services, 3 years
Peter Wong, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology
Services, 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 8, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held
September
8, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- September 8, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held September 8, 2009,
be
confirmed.
CARRIED
4. WYNBERRY
DEVELOPMENTS INC. (PHASE 3)
PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
EAST OF MINGAY AVENUE AND
NORTH OF
EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
(ZA 09-119148-002 AND SU
01-119048) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report dated September 22, 2009 entitled
“Information Report, Wynberry Developments Inc. (Phase 3), Proposed draft plan
of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments, East of Mingay Avenue
and north of Edward Jeffreys Avenue, File Numbers ZA 09-119148-002 and SU
01-119048” be received as background to the upcoming Public Meeting to be
scheduled.
CARRIED
5. AMICA
(SWAN LAKE) CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
A 4-STOREY RETIREMENT HOME AT
6380 16TH AVENUE EAST
OF HIGHWAY 48
(OP 09 118339, ZA 09 118346) (10.3,
10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled “INFORMATION
REPORT, Amica (Swan Lake) Corporation Application for Official Plan Amendment
and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 4-storey retirement home at 6380 16th
Avenue, east of Highway 48, File Numbers OP 09 118339 / ZA 09 118346”, dated
September 22, 2009 be received as background information to the upcoming Public
Meeting to be scheduled.
CARRIED
6. PRELIMINARY
REPORT: APPLICATIONS BY
CROWN OF MARKHAM INC. FOR
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
RED-LINE REVISIONS
TO DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-06003 (NOW 19TM-09003
CROWN OF MARKHAM
PHASE 1), TO PERMIT A REVISED LOT
PATTERN AND AN INCREASE FROM
119 UNITS (DRAFT APPROVED)
TO 139 (PROPOSED) RESIDENTIAL
UNITS. PART OF LOTS 23 AND 24
CONCESSION 3, WEST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE, NORTH OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, WEST
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(ZA 09 116824 AND SU 09 120790)
(10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled: “Application by Crown of Markham
Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Red-Line Revisions to Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-06003 (now 19TM-09003, Crown of Markham Phase 1), to permit a
revised lot pattern and an increase from 119 (draft approved) to 139 (proposed)
residential units. Part of Lots 23 and
24, Concession 3, West Side of Woodbine Avenue, North of Major Mackenzie Drive,
West Cathedral Community, Files ZA 09 116824 and SU 09 120790” be received; and,
2) That a public meeting be held to consider the applications
by Crown of Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Red-Line Revisions to
Draft Plan of Subdivision; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. PRELIMINARY
REPORT: APPLICATIONS BY
CROWN OF MARKHAM INC. FOR
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL
TO PERMIT MEDIUM DENSITY
LIVE-WORK UNITS
TOWNHOUSES AND SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLINGS
ON PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION
3 OF THE
WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(CROWN OF MARKHAM PHASE II)
(ZA 09 120148 AND SU 09
120124) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled: “PRELIMINARY REPORT: Applications by Crown of Markham Inc. for
Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval to permit medium
density live-work units, townhouses and single detached dwellings on Part of
Lot 23, Concession 3 of the West Cathedral Community (Crown of Markham Phase
II); Files ZA 09 120148 and SU 09 120124” be received; and,
2) That a public meeting be held to consider the applications
by Crown of Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision approval; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. EMPLOYMENT
AREA INTENSIFICATION STUDY
– TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)
Report Attachment
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
advised that this study, initiated at the direction of Committee, is a further
component of the overall Growth Management Study. The Growth Management Study does provide for
redevelopment and intensification of existing employments lands. He advised that this study will establish a further
policy framework and possible incentives for the intensification of existing
employment lands. Mr. Baird indicated
that this work will be coordinated with the Economic Development Strategy 2020
and the current work of the sustainability office.
The Committee thanked staff for their great work on
this subject. The Committee suggested
that areas where infrastructure upgrades are needed be determined as part of
this study.
The Committee inquired whether this study focuses only
on existing employment lands. Staff confirmed
that the focus is on employment lands within the existing urban
boundaries. Committee and staff noted
that some wording can be added to the Terms of Reference that refers any
applicable recommendation to be considered in the context of any future
additional employment lands. The
Committee suggested looking at best practices in other jurisdictions as well as
the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.
Staff confirmed that the amended Terms of Reference
will be circulated to the Chair, Councillor Webster and Councillor Shapero.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded Councillor E. Shapero
1) That the report entitled “Employment Area Intensification
Study - Terms of Reference” be received; and,
2) That Development Services Committee approve the Terms of
Reference, as amended as per discussion at the September 22, 2009 Development Service Committee meeting; and,
3) That a new project be created for the Employment Area
Intensification Study to be funded from Project 9079 “Growth Management
Strategy – Employment Lands – Phase 2” in the amount of $80,000 (exclusive of
GST); and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
CARRIED
9. 1027174
ONTARIO LTD. & 1482058 ONTARIO LTD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT LOCAL COMMERCIAL
USES ON LANDS
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
WITHIN THE
GREENSBOROUGH SECONDARY PLAN
AREA
(ZA 07 109982) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Baird advised the Committee that the purpose of
this proposed zoning amendment is to implement retail uses, and certain
specific additional uses including a gas bar, restaurant and motor vehicle
service station. He pointed out that the
draft by-law does not include the permission for drive-throughs. Mr. Baird also indicated that staff are in
the process of establishing a new policy with respect to drive-throughs which
is anticipated to be brought forward to Committee in November 2009. The applicant’s request for drive-throughs
should not be considered until a detailed site plan is submitted, and in the
context of the policy review.
Mr. Keith MacKinnon, KLM Planning Partners Inc.,
addressed the Committee regarding the zoning proposal by 102174 Ontario Ltd.
and 1482058 Ontario Ltd., requesting that the permission for drive-throughs be
included in the By-law. He believes it
should be included because this development will have a higher urban design standard
and include a higher standard landscape design that will shield the
drive-through operation.
There was brief discussion regarding the traffic
congestion in this area. It was noted
that the Parkway will be extended north in future.
The Committee suggested that the issue of permitting a
drive-through at this location should be considered after the new policy
regarding drive-throughs is completed.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, 1027174
Ontario Ltd. & 1482058 Ontario Ltd., Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit local commercial uses on lands at the southeast corner of
Major Mackenzie Drive and Donald Cousens Parkway within the Greensborough
Secondary Plan area, File No.: ZA 07 109982”, dated September 8,
2009 be received; and,
2) That
the application submitted by 1027174 Ontario Ltd. & 1482058 Ontario
Ltd. to amend Zoning
By-laws 304-87 and 177-76, as amended, be approved, except for the request for
permission for drive-throughs for all uses, and the draft by-laws attached
as Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’, be finalized
and enacted without
further notice; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. 1691126
ONTARIO INC. FOR PHASE 1
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
RETAIL, OFFICE
AND HOTEL USES AT 7161 AND
7171 YONGE ST.
THORNHILL AND PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT OF OMB APPEAL
(SC 08 106782) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Proposed
Consolidaated Revisions Appendix A
Mr. Baird advised the Committee that this application
is for the Phase 1 Site Plan approval.
He also advised that the Official Plan and Zoning have been previously
approved. Mr. Baird indicated that there
is an extensive list of conditions and highlighted a few for the Committee.
Mr. Ron Blake, Manager, West District, addressed the
Committee to summarize the changes made to the staff recommendation and the
conditions of Site Plan Approval (Appendix A in addendum agenda).
Mr. Steven Kirshenblatt, Kirkor Architects, delivered
a PowerPoint presentation regarding the high density residential, retail,
office and hotel uses being proposed at 7161 and 7171
Yonge Street.
He explained how the progression of the design has evolved and indicated
that the height of the proposed hotel has come down from 22 storeys to 20
storeys. Mr. Kirsenblatt advised the
Committee that the details of the landscape design along Yonge
Street need to be further developed. He also pointed out that the massing and
stepping of the buildings remain the same and that further detailing and
refinements have been added.
The Committee inquired about the pedestrian access
through the site. Staff confirmed that
the Town will be receiving easements for public access.
There was considerable discussion regarding the
proposed canopies along the Yonge Street
area and whether the canopies should protrude further to provide better
protection for pedestrians from the weather elements. Mr.
Kirshenblatt confirmed that they will re-examine that.
The Committee requested that staff comment on what is
required to achieve LEED Gold accreditation in place of LEED Silver. Mr. Kirshenblatt indicated that it would be
difficult and pointed out that all previous discussions revolved around LEED
Silver. This project is to achieve LEED
Silver not only for the residential buildings, but also for the Commercial
uses.
There was brief discussion with respect to the site
plan approval and whether the site plan for the entire property should be
presented to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing rather than only the
site plan for Phase 1. It was noted that
servicing allocation is only available for Phase 1, and detailed conditions in
front of Committee are only for Phase 1.
There was considerable discussion regarding whether
public amenity space (eg. Library, Community Centre) should be incorporated
into this development and how the $2 M contribution through Section 37 of the Planning Act should be
utilized. Staff expressed the importance
of public consultation with respect to this contribution and advised that
discussion can be initiated through the Ward Councillor’s office to obtain
feedback and/or suggestions from the Thornhill residents.
Councillor Valerie Burke thanked the applicant, the
architect, staff and the residents for all their work relative to this
proposal. She suggested that another
meeting be scheduled with the applicant to discuss some areas of concern such
as: the public realm, traffic
infiltration, cost-sharing requirements relative to servicing allocation, and
the elevation treatments and canopies in the interior commercial court.
Mr. Bill O’Donnell addressed the Committee advising
that the applicant is willing to provide space to the Town if needed and that it
would be sold at market value.
Ms. Toinette Bezant, Bayview Glen Residents
Association, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal at 7161 and 7171
Yonge Street and stated some concerns. She would like more information regarding the
sewer and service allocation.
Staff advised that the system will be a conventional
sanitary sewer that will be hooked up to the Regional trunk system and the
applicant will be front ending the cost of that system.
Ms. Marilyn Ginsburg,
Grandview Area Residents Association, addressed the Committee with respect to
the proposal at 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street
and thanked everyone involved in this project.
She advised that the issue of traffic infiltration has yet to be
addressed. Ms. Ginsburg stated that she
is looking forward to working with the Town of Markham
and applicant to ensure the most advantageous use the $2 M contribution is
achieved.
Ms. Evelin Ellison, Ward One (south) Thornhill
Residents, addressed the Committee regarding the proposal at 7161 and 7171
Yonge Street and requested that the following be given further
consideration: sewage service capacity,
storm water capacity, transit and light pollution. She also requested topographic maps for this
area.
Staff advised that the engineering department does
have topographic maps available for viewing.
Ms. Catherine Lyons, Goodmans LLP, addressed the
Committee advising she is the lawyer representing the Town of Markham
at the OMB hearing scheduled for October
13, 2009. She advised that
the zoning appeal has been resolved and that the site plan for the entire site remains
pending. Ms. Lyons also advised that
endorsing the site plan in principle will allow for further discussion to
resolve the outstanding issues related to the $2 M contribution and
elevations. She indicated that the
package being presented at the OMB is a master plan that clearly illustrates
the portion that has approval (Phase 1) and Phase 2 will be approved following
the submission of a traffic study.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Application by 1691126 Ontario Inc. for Site
Plan Approval for high density residential, retail, office and hotel uses at
7161 and 7171 Yonge St., Thornhill and proposed settlement of OMB Appeal (File
Number SC 08 106782)” be received; and,
2) That the application for site plan approval submitted by
1691126 Ontario Inc. to permit 20,956 m2 (225,576 sq. ft.) of retail
commercial; 17,463 m2 (187,976 sq. ft.) of office commercial; 714
residential units and 117 hotel rooms (Phase 1) at 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street
be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “A” (included in the addendum agenda) and Appendix “B” attached
to this report; and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning
and Urban Design or her designate in consultation with the
Ward Councillor, to be issued following execution of a site plan
agreement, in accordance with the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’(included in the addendum agenda) and Appendix ‘B’ attached
to this report. Site Plan approval is
issued only when the Director has signed the site plan; and,
4) That staff be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board
hearing scheduled for October 13, 2009, and support the endorsement in
principle of the site plan, subject to the terms and conditions set out in this
report and in Appendix “A”(included in the addendum
agenda) and Appendix “B”; and,
5) That appropriate direction be sought from the Ontario
Municipal Board regarding the process for final approval of the site plan; and,
6) That Council authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to execute development/construction agreement(s) and
development charges credit agreement(s) with the applicant, in a form
satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor for the
construction of off-site municipal services; and,
7) That the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share
of the Sanitary Flow Control Measures and off-site works and infrastructure
within the Yonge-Steeles growth area that benefit or will benefit the Owner’s
land, including possible undergrounding of Hydro Lines on Yonge Street, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and,
8) That staff be authorized to agree to and implement
modifications that maintain the intent of the conditions of site plan approval
endorsed in principle by Development Services Committee and set out in Appendix
A (Town of Markham conditions of site plan approval) included in
the addendum agenda, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services; and,
9) That staff report back at the September
29, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting with information related to the
commercial façades (including canopy treatments) the conceptual cost to acquire
LEED Gold accreditation for both the residential and commercial buildings; and,
10) That the Section 37 contribution required
in the conditions of site plan approval in the amount of $2 M or equivalent in
kind contribution space equivalent include consideration of the possible use of
space in the proposed buildings at 7161, 7171 Yonge, for community facilities;
and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
11. INTERNAL
ROAD NORTH OF SIXTEENTH AVENUE
PART 3, PLAN 65R-12779 IN PART
OF LOT 16, CONCESSION 7
MARKHAM HERITAGE CENTRE/RED
BANNER
DEVELOPMENTS LTD. (8.0, 10.6)
Letter
That the letter dated August 24, 2009 from Mr. J.D.
McDermott, Principal Planner, McDermott & Associates Limited indicating
their client Red Banner Developments Ltd. undertook to construct the interior
road over Part 3 of Plan 65R-12779 in accordance with the Site Plan
Agreement. Red Banner Developments Ltd.
is requesting that the Town initiate the required procedures to dedicate Part 3
of Plan 65R-12779 as a public highway and assume responsibility for maintenance
of the road and all related works, be received and referred to staff.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the letter dated August 24, 2009
from Mr. J.D. McDermott, Principal Planner, McDermott & Associates Limited,
be received; and,
2) That staff be directed to report back
on the above request.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
12. BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT (5.15.1)
The Committee requested that staff bring forward the resolution to
encourage the Greater Toronto Airport Authority to continue annual funding for
the Buttonville Airport
to the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for September 29, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.