MAY 3, 2011 - 9:00 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 13
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
Presentations, Major
Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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John Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Ron Blake, Manager, West District
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering
Rick Cefaratti, Planner II
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
Geoff Day, Planner II
Lilli Duoba, Project Coordinator
Huyen Hare, Sr. Business
Development Officer
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Rino Mostacci, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Garry Sellars, Senior Planner
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. Councillor Carolina Moretti assumed the
Chair for Economic Development item, No. 7.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None
Declared
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services, introduced Rino Mostacci, the new Director of Planning
and Urban Design for the Town of Markham, and gave a brief outline of his
credentials. The Committee welcomed Mr. Mostacci.
The Commissioner and the Committee expressed
appreciation to Biju Karumanchery for his interim duties and expanded role in
the Planning and Urban Design Department, and congratulated him on becoming the
Senior Development Manager.
1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 5, 2011, 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 April 5, 2011, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
2. FLAP
- UPDATE COUNCIL ON THE
FATAL LIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM
(10.0)
Michael Mesure of the Fatal Light
Awareness Program (FLAP) gave a presentation, explaining the efforts of the
organization to protect birds and minimize the urban hazards. The dangers of
lighting and glass surfaces were described, as well as the mitigating measures
that can be used. Markham is recognized as a leader in this initiative.
In response to questions, Mr. Mesure
advised of information sources available for householders.
The Committee thanked Mr. Mesure for
his work in this program, and acknowledged Councillor Valerie Burke’s
leadership in this regard. Councillor Valerie Burke thanked Council and Town
staff for their support.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
That the presentation provided by
Michael Mesure regarding FLAP - Update Council on the Fatal Light Awareness
Program be received.
CARRIED
3. ROUGE
PARK UPDATE (10.0)
Presentation
Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park gave a
presentation to update Council on Rouge Park issues.
Rouge Park is a major regional park protecting wetland, riparian,
meadow and forest habitat, while offering stewardship and visitor experiences.
It is an important natural, cultural and agricultural landscape and is the
largest natural environment park in an urban area in North America (over 40
km2). Connections in the Rouge Park management area include 1558 ha (3850 ac)
in Markham - Little Rouge Corridor, Bob Hunter Memorial Park, and Markham East
Lands.
Mr. Wells outlined the strong partnership support via the
Rouge Park Alliance, and the many exciting things that are underway in the
Park.
In 2011 all Rouge Park lands in Markham will be revisited
and consolidated. The specific goals of the consolidated plan, the consultant
selection process, study components, and budget and funding issues were
discussed. The total cost is approximately $150,000. Markham will be requested
to fund $50,000 and $25,000 will be requested from York Region. A staff report
will be coming forward with respect to the funding.
The Committee discussed the recent
election implications, and staff recommended the Town proceed to define the
plan in preparation of federal input. Mr. Wells agreed to provide a list of the
project management team members, and noted that Markham is a key member of the
team.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
That the presentation provided by
Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park regarding Rouge Park Update be received.
CARRIED
4. ROUGE
PARK TRAILS MASTER PLAN (10.0)
Presentation
Mark Schollen, Principal, Schollen & Company Inc. gave a
presentation regarding the Rouge Park Trails Master Plan. The presentation
included: the draft vision for the Rouge Park trail system; Rouge Park goals
and objectives; and the framework for the system.
Issues discussed involved the design principles related to natural
heritage, the approach to the ecological assessment, accessibility, uses and
recreational activities within the park, and transit connections to reach the
park. The comments from the Public Meetings and the process going forward were
summarized.
The Committee discussed the lands included in the Master
Plan, and noted that bicycle paths should be separated from the road and
buffered, where possible. Mr. Schollen agreed to meet with the Deputy Mayor and
other interested Council members to review full-scale details of the plan.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the presentation provided by
Mark Schollen, Principal, Schollen & Company Inc. regarding Rouge Park
Trails Master Plan be received.
CARRIED
5. LIBERTY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(WORLD ON YONGE) 7161 &
7171 YONGE STREET
REQUEST FOR DEPUTATION
PERTAINING TO
NO-PRESALE AGREEMENT AND
CONDITIONS OF
RELEASE OF PHASE 2 RESIDENTIAL
UNITS (10.0)
Memo Correspondence
Correspondence was provided from
Marilyn Ginsburg of the Grandview Area Residents Association, with concerns
regarding the development by Liberty Development Corporation (World On Yonge)
7161 & 7171 Yonge Street, with respect to transit issues and removal of the
Hold provision.
Marion Mathias made a deputation in
objection to the requested amendment to the agreement and conditions of release
of Phase 2 Residential Units for Liberty Development Corporation (World On
Yonge) 7161 & 7171 Yonge Street, on the basis of transit issues and
maintaining the public trust.
Bill O'Donnell, Development
Consultant, Liberty Development Corporation made a deputation, advising that
there are a large number of interested purchasers that are unable to enter into
an Agreement of Purchase and Sale under the current no pre-sales agreement with
the Town. He suggested that the request to amend the agreement and conditions
of release of Phase 2 residential units would not compromise the Town or the
proper development of the property. He also noted that completion will not
occur until mid-2015 or later, and is dependent on servicing allocation. Liberty is not requesting removal of the H
(Hold) provision, and the Hold and other conditions will remain in place to
ensure that the Town is satisfied regarding servicing and transportation
conditions prior to the Building Permit.
The Committee acknowledged Liberty
Development Corporation’s support and contribution to the community, and noted
concerns that pressure will be placed on Markham to remove the Hold provision,
and that the request may undermine agreements with other developers
Discussions included the time frame
for servicing allocation and the expectations of purchasers for occupancy. The
applicant’s revised traffic study has yet to be reviewed. It was agreed to
refer this matter back to staff, and to request expedited comments from the
Region. A copy of the wording that would be inserted into the agreement of
purchase and sale was requested from the developer.
Direction was given for Planning and
Legal staff to review allocation, transportation (shuttle bus), and occupancy
issues, as well as the wording of the developer’s sales agreement and the
options for potential purchasers to withdraw from the agreement if the developer
cannot deliver on date. This matter was requested to return to the Committee as
soon as possible.
It was noted that it is important to
ensure the integrity of the agreement is maintained. It was also noted that a
prolonged construction site is not desirable for the community.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
1)
That the presentation provided by Bill O'Donnell.
Development Consultant, Liberty Development Corporation regarding Liberty
Development Corporation (World On Yonge) 7161 & 7171 Yonge Street -
No-Presale Agreement and Conditions of Release of Phase 2 Residential Units be
received; and
2)
That the correspondence
from Marilyn Ginsburg of the Grandview Area Residents Association, regarding
Liberty Development Corporation (World On Yonge) 7161 & 7171 Yonge Street,
be received; and
3)
That the
deputation by Marion Matthias regarding Liberty Development Corporation (World
On Yonge) 7161 & 7171 Yonge Street, be received; and
4)
That the memorandum
entitled, “Request for Deputation by Liberty Development Corporation re
Phase 2 of World on Yonge, 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street”, be received as
information; and further,
5)
That the
request by Liberty Development Corporation (World On Yonge) 7161 & 7171
Yonge Street, regarding the No-Presale Agreement and Conditions of Release of
Phase 2 Residential Units be referred to staff for a report back at the
earliest opportunity, and that York Region be requested to provide an expedited
response.
CARRIED
6. UPPER UNIONVILLE INC.
NORTHEAST CORNER OF 16TH AVENUE AND
KENNEDY ROAD
WITHIN THE BERCZY VILLAGE
SECONDARY PLAN AREA
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
(SU 10 118874 (19TM-10003) AND
ZA 10 118878) (10.7, 10.5)
Report
App
A App
B App
C App
D App
E
Jeanne Ker-Hornell
made a deputation regarding the development by Upper Unionville Inc. with
respect to concern for the preservation of the Philip Eckardt Log House, circa
1808, also known as the First House, on the former Beckett Farm. Ms.
Ker-Hornell commended the applicant for agreeing to name most of the streets,
parks and ponds in the subdivision for the Pioneer Settlers.
Staff gave a summary of the development
proposal and advised that the two heritage houses on the property are being
preserved, the cemetery is properly buffered and expanded, and schools, parks
and sustainability features are contained in the design plan.
With respect to the Philip Eckardt
House, it has been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and is proposed to
be properly preserved on a residential lot in private ownership. The Town has
considered acquiring the building; however, it is not the standard practice of
the Town. The Committee requested a
written response from the applicant outlining the preservation plan and
possible options including public ownership. It was noted that the building is
very small, and consideration must be given to the opportunities, potential
alterations, and costs that would be involved for public use.
Dave Stewart of TACC Developments,
representing the applicant, was in attendance to respond to questions. Discussions
included: maintenance of the school site; the wetlands compensation package; options
to upgrade the chain link fence adjacent to valleylands; options to upgrade the
super mailboxes; streetlamp styles; and
provision of bike paths. Staff will review bike paths and report back.
The Committee acknowledged the developer’s
attention to the streetscape and sustainability aspects, and commitment to
planting trees. The importance of
preserving the historically significant Bur Oak tree on the property was noted.
The park boundary containing the tree will be defined at a later phase, as well
as the treatment of the Eckardt House.
It was also noted that reference made
to the Ward Councillor in the staff report should refer to the Ward 3
Councillor. The Ward 4 Councillor noted that a previously stated conflict of
pecuniary interest no longer applies.
This matter will proceed to the
Council meeting on May 3, 2011.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That
the deputation by Jeanne Ker-Hornell regarding the development by Upper
Unionville Inc. and heritage issues, with respect to preservation of the Berczy
House on the Beckett Farm, be received; and
2) That the report entitled “Upper Unionville
Inc., Northeast corner of 16th
Avenue and Kennedy Road within the Berczy Village Secondary Plan area,
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and implementing Zoning
By-law Amendments, File No.’s:
SU 10 118874 (19TM-10003) and ZA 10 118878”, dated April 12, 2011, be
received; and,
3) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-10003 submitted by Upper
Unionville Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
and,
4) That
the application submitted by Upper Unionville Inc. to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-76, as
amended, be approved and the draft by-laws attached as Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’,
be finalized and enacted without
further notice; and,
5) That conditional 2013 servicing
allocation for 300 single detached units (1,110 pop.) be granted to plan of
subdivision 19TM-10003
from the total allocation for the Berczy Village Secondary Plan area,
assigned in accordance with the January 18, 2011 staff report on servicing
allocation;
6) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No Presale Agreement with the
Owner of Plan 19TM-10003 which agreement shall be registered on title,
committing the Owner to:
Not
enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with end users for the lands, until
such time as:
a. the
Town of Markham approves a transfer of servicing allocation to this development
that is not dependent upon the construction of infrastructure;
or,
b. i. York Region has advised in writing that it
is no
earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the expected completion of the
Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer and,
ii. The Council of the Town of Markham has allocated adequate
available water supply and sewage servicing capacity to the subject
development;
or,
c. the
Regional
Commissioner of Environmental Services confirms servicing capacity for this
development by a suitable alternative method and the Town of Markham allocates
the capacity to this development.
AND
Not enter into any agreements of
purchase and sale with non end users for the subject lands unless the
agreement of purchase and sale contains a condition that requires the purchaser
and any subsequent purchasers to enter into a separate agreement with the Town
of Markham, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the new Owner
to the same terms as set out in items a, b and c above; and,
7) That the Town reserves the right to
revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not
proceed in a timely manner; and,
8) That the Region of York be advised of
the servicing allocation for this development; and,
9) That
the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision
processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 211-83, as
amended by By-law 2011-61); and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. TOOLS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN MARKHAM CENTRE (10.16)
Report Att
A Att
B Att
C Att
D Att
E Att
F Att
G
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor,
discussed the establishment of two tools to encourage economic development and
timely development in Markham Centre.
1) Community
Improvement Plan
2) Municipal
Services Corporation
Harry Eaglesham, Unionville
resident, questioned the area encompassed by the Community Improvement Plan,
and staff advised that the principal area of interest is in the proposed
mobility hub and “Markham Live” area. Mr. Eaglesham referred to a previous urban
design plan for the area on the north side of Highway 7 in Unionville, and
requested that the lands in the Heritage District on the north side of Highway
7 be included in the CIP. Staff were directed to look into this request.
This matter will
proceed to the Council meeting on May 3, 2011.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1)
That the
deputation by Harry Eaglesham regarding Tools to Promote Development within
Markham Centre, be received; and
2) That the report entitled “Tools to
Promote Economic Development Within Markham Centre” be received; and,
3) That Staff be authorized to commence
the process to establish the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Area (OPA 21), shown
on Attachment D, as a Community Improvement Project Area; and,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to undertake the process, including the preparation of a business case and
consultation with stakeholders, to incorporate a municipal services corporation
pursuant to section 203 of the Municipal Act,
for further designation as an Economic Development Corporation; and,
5) That a by-law be adopted to establish
Markham Centre as shown on Attachment D
hereto, as a Community Improvement Project Area; and,
6) That Staff be authorized to schedule a
public meeting in conjunction with the May 31, 2011 Council meeting to consider
the draft Community Improvement Plan, attached as Appendix G, identifying a
strategic framework for potential community improvement projects in Markham
Centre; and further,
7) That staff be authorized directed to do
all things necessary, including the execution of any necessary documents by the
Chief Administrative Officer, or others delegated by him, to give effect to the
recommendations of this report.
CARRIED
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION
TO
CALL STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS
FILE NUMBER’S:
I. ZA 11 109 848 – WOODBINE MACKENZIE DEVELOPMENTS
– EAST CATHEDRAL
COMMUNITY
II. ZA 11 111796 – CROWN OF MARKHAM PHASE II
– WEST CATHEDRAL
COMMUNITY
III. ZA 10 130576 – KING DAVID INC. – WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
IV. ZA
10 131180 – WOODEN SPIRE ESTATES INC.
– THE SHOPPES OF BOXGROVE – 6899 14TH
AVE (10.0)
Report
Staff advised that due to a timing issue this request to
call Public Meetings is before the Committee at this time, and preliminary
reports will be presented at the next Committee meeting.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the Staff memorandum dated May 3,
2011, entitled “Request for authorization to call Statutory Public Meetings”, Files
ZA 11 109 848, ZA 11 111796, ZA 10 130576 and ZA 10 131180”, be received; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized to schedule statutory Public Meeting’s for the following
applications:
ZA 11
109 848 – Woodbine MacKenzie Developments – East Cathedral Community
ZA
11 111796 – Crown of Markham Phase II – West Cathedral Community
ZA
10 130576 – King David Inc. – West Cathedral Community
ZA
10 131180 – Wooden Spire Estates Inc. – The Shoppes of Boxgrove – 6899 14th
Ave; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW
BUSINESS
9. WORLD PARKING SYMPOSIUM
VIII
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, JUNE 26 –
29, 2011, AND
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY SUMMIT
2011
VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 30 –
NOVEMBER 2, 2011 (11.12)
Regional Councillor Gord Landon gave
a brief overview of the World Parking Symposium VIII and the Sustainability
Mobility Summit. The Committee supported Regional Councillor Gord Landon’s
attendance at both events, and Councillor Alan Ho’s attendance at the Summit.
Funding will be drawn from the Transportation budget.
This matter will proceed to the
Council meeting on May 3, 2011.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
!) That approval be given to Regional Councillor
Gord Landon to attend the World Parking Symposium VII being held in
Niagara-on-the-Lake, on June 26-29, 2011, and the Sustainable Mobility Summit
2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 30-November 2, 2011; and,
2) That the expenses related to the
attendance of the conference be charged to the Transportation Budget.
CARRIED
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
3) That approval be given to Councillor Alan
Ho to attend the Sustainable Mobility Summit 2011 in Vancouver, British
Columbia, on October 30-November 2, 2011; and,
4) That the expenses related to the
attendance of the conference be charged to the Transportation Budget.
CARRIED
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS (16.0)
The Committee discussed the importance of the
Committee/Sub-Committee Chairs being aware of new reports, prior to the
meeting. It was suggested that Chairs and Commissioners engage in a regular meeting
arrangement to review the agenda prior to the Committee meeting.
11. ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEALS
ARYEH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
8293 AND 8303 WARDEN AVENUE
MARKHAM CENTRE PLANNING DISTRICT (8.0)
The Committee was provided with an update on
this matter. The OMB has deferred the hearing to allow staff and the applicants
to continue discussions.
ADJOURNMENT
The
Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.
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