DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 5, 2013,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 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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Regrets
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
Stephen Corr, Planner II
Michael Fry, Planner II
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer
Andrea Wilson-Peebles, Assistant
City Solicitor
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 item, No. 17.
The Committee recessed at 1:30 p.m. and reconvened at 2:18 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Items # 5
and 12 regarding Thornhill Revitalization, by nature of a family owned business
in the area, and
did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of this matter.
1. DEPUTATIONS
17 EUCLID STREET, UNIONVILLE (8.0)
Donald C. Hindson of Cattanach Hindson Sutton
VanVeldhuizen, representing Mark and Lorreen Boehmer, owners of 17 Euclid
Street Unionville, made a deputation. (See Item # 18).
Consent and Minor Variance approvals for this property
have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the City of Markham, and
Mr. Hindson requested the City not proceed with the appeals. Jim Kirk, the
applicant’s Planner, made a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Planning
evidence in this case. Mr. Hindson did not have any concluding remarks.
Doug Denby, area resident, gave a PowerPoint
presentation on the evolution of the community with respect to lot development,
in support of the Consent and Minor Variance applications.
Brian Murphy, area resident, made a deputation regarding
the development of the community, in support of the Consent and Minor Variance
applications.
Cristil Reeh, area resident, spoke in support of the
Consent and Minor Variance applications, and reviewed the Heritage Staff
comments.
Lorrie Boehmer, applicant, spoke of the development history
of the property, the support from the neighbourhood, and the position of
Heritage Markham.
Templar and Erica Tsang-Trinaistich, adjacent property
owners, spoke against the proposal and provided a map indicating the
surrounding land owners in opposition. They support Heritage Markham’s position
and the City’s appeal.
The Committee considered that Site Plan Control would
ensure the new home is developed appropriately. The Committee agreed to
continue discussions on this matter in-camera.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the deputations by Donald C. Hindson of Cattanach
Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen, and Jim Kirk, both representing Mark and Lorreen
Boehmer, owners of 17 Euclid Street Unionville, Doug Denby, Brian Murphy, Cristil Reeh, Lorrie
Boehmer, and Templar and Erica Tsang-Trinaistich,
regarding 17 Euclid Street, be received.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held
February
12, 2013, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held February 19, 2013, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held February 13, 2013, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
Minutes
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 5
regarding Thornhill Revitalization, by nature of a family owned business in the
area, and did
not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
this matter.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Public
Information Meeting - Thornhill Revitalization held January 22, 2013, be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Sept.
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Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Milliken Mills Subcommittee
Meeting dated September 19, 2012 and October 15, 2012, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(CPAC) meeting held January 17, 2013 be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Report
Correspondence was received from Patricia A. Foran, Aird & Berlis,
dated March 1, 2013, regarding an application by Lindvest Properties (Cornell)
Limited.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the correspondence
from Patricia A. Foran, Aird & Berlis, dated March 1, 2013, regarding an
application by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited, be received; and,
2) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications for the period of September 2, 2012 to January
31, 2013” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the
approval route outlined in the report; and,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report entitled “Application by the Catholic Cemeteries
Archdiocese of Toronto to permit an increase in capacity of Christ the King
Cemetery, 7770 Steeles Avenue East, File No. SC 12 127153” be received; and,
2) That the application by the Catholic
Cemeteries Archdiocese of Toronto to permit an increase in capacity of Christ
the King Cemetery at 7770 Steeles Avenue East, File No. SC 12 127153, be
approved; and,
3) That notice of Council approval be
given to the applicant and the Registar in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation
Services Act; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report titled “Request for Demolition-Garage, 3
Rouge St. Markham Village” dated March 5, 2013 be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the demolition of the non-heritage,
detached garage/accessory building at 3 Rouge St. within the Markham Village
Heritage Conservation District; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
The Committee received correspondence from Reid
McAlpine, President of the Unionville Villagers Association, supporting the
staff recommendation.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
provided background information and
summarized that the Unionville BIA is requesting reconsideration of restaurant
use provisions. Options outlined in the staff report and timing issues were
discussed.
Anne Laxton, representing the Unionville Villagers
Association, advised of the Association’s Motion provided in the correspondence
from Mr. McAlpine.
Jack Valianes, business
owner on Main Street Unionville, spoke in support of increased restaurant use.
The Committee discussed the implications of limiting
restaurant use, the options to review the process within the context of the Unionville
Precinct Master Plan study, and timing issues.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the correspondence
from Reid McAlpine, President of the Unionville Villagers Association,
supporting the staff recommendation, be received; and,
2) That the deputations by
Anne Laxton, representing the Unionville Villagers Association, and Jack Valianes, be received; and
3) That the report entitled “Request to Remove Restrictions on
the Approval of Additional Restaurant Floor Space within the Commercial Core
Area of Historic Unionville – Unionville
Business Improvement Area”, dated March 5, 2013, be received; and,
4) That the request from the Unionville Business Improvement
Area (UBIA) to amend the Unionville Core Area Secondary Plan (OPA 107) and to
amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended, related to the restrictions on the
approval of additional restaurant floor space within the commercial area of
historic Unionville, be referred to the Main Street Unionville Precinct Master
Plan study currently being undertaken by Torti Gallas and Partners; and,
5) That
staff be authorized to hold a Public Information Meeting before the end of
April, 2013, regarding the request to remove restrictions on the approval of
additional restaurant floor space within the commercial core area of historic
Unionville and other appropriate zoning matters including expanded uses, within
the context of the Main Street Unionville Precinct Master Plan study; and
further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 12
regarding Thornhill Revitalization, by nature of a family owned business in the
area, and did
not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
this matter.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the following recommendation be deferred to Development
Services Committee on March 19, 2013:
1) That
the report entitled: “INFORMATION REPORT, Thornhill Revitalization Area Land
Use Study: Summary and Discussion of the Working Group and City
Staff/Consultant Recommendations; File PR 11 127722,” be received; and,
2) That the new Draft Official Plan policies
pertaining to the Thornhill Revitalization Area be based on the points of
agreement between the City Staff /Consultant recommendations and the
recommendations of the Working Group; and,
3) That the Development Services Committee and
Council provide direction to staff on the key points of difference between City
Staff and the Working Group recommendations, specifically in regard to the
following matters:
a) In the Thornhill Revitalization Area,
excluding the former Canac site: Include provisions for new manufacturing,
assembly and warehousing (but a prohibition on auto-body repair shops), in the
new Official Plan, subject to individual Zoning By-law Amendments (the
Staff/Consultant recommendation); versus prohibition of manufacturing, assembly
and warehousing, and auto-body repair shops in the new Official Plan (the
Working Group recommendation);
b) On the former Canac Kitchens property,
achieving transition between the core employment lands to the west and the
existing residential neighbourhood to the east by: Promoting the redevelopment
of the site for high-order, low-impact employment uses but no residential
permissions (e.g. low rise office uses with ancillary service commercial uses)
(the Staff recommendation); versus provisions for mixed use redevelopment (e.g.
ground-oriented residential with at grade commercial uses along John Street and
Green Lane) (the Working Group recommendation); and further,
4) 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 that the applicant is representing nine
property owners, and he provided background information on the Minister’s
Zoning Order (MZO) to protect potential airport lands in Pickering. Staff have
no objection to the request, as the City has adequate controls over development
of the lands.
Donald Given of Malone
Given Parsons Ltd. made a deputation on behalf of the North Markham Landowner’s
Group and provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Minister’s Zoning Order,
Regional Official Plan Amendment #3 (ROPA 3) and the impacts on the landowners.
Mr. Given requested the Committee support the staff recommendation.
Discussions included the
location of the airport, impacts of the MZO, the appeal process, and the Green Belt.
The Committee generally supported removal of the MZO on lands within ROPA 3,
but did not support removal from the six additional properties identified in
the staff report.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath
Seconded by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
1)
That the
deputation by Donald Given of Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of North
Markham Landowner’s Group, be received; and,
2) That the report dated March 5th 2013, titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of North Markham Landowner’s
Group, Proposal to Revoke Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Ontario Regulation
104/72 (Airport Freeze) on Nine Properties”, File No. ZA 12-126313 be received;
and,
3)** That the City of Markham inform the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that it has no objection to the
Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Ontario Regulation 104/72 (Airport Freeze) being
revoked on three subject properties owned by Fieldgate Developments, being
10227 Kennedy Road, 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 4551 Elgin Mills Road
East; and,
4)
That the City of Markham inform the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing that it has no objection to the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Ontario
Regulation 104/72 (Airport Freeze) being revoked on all lands within Regional
Official Plan Amendment # 3 (ROPA 3); and,
5) That should the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(MMAH) deem it appropriate to revoke the Ministers Zoning Order (MZO), Ontario
Regulation 104/72 (Airport Freeze) for lands at 10566 Highway 48, staff would
recommend that the Owner of that property be required to remove the existing
storage trailers from the property in order to conform with the City of
Markham’s Zoning By-laws and Official Plan; and,
6) That this Recommendation Report be forwarded to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and the Region of York; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on March 6, 2013, to replace Clause 3 as follows:
“That the City of Markham
inform the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that it supports the
revocation of the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Ontario Regulation 104/72
(Airport Freeze) for the three subject properties owned by Fieldgate Developments,
being 10227 Kennedy Road, 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 4551 Elgin Mills
Road East;"
Report
The report attachments were provided to the Committee. The Committee
discussed the parkland to the south of the subject property.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the recommendation report titled
“2303484 Ontario Inc., 103 Helen Avenue, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan
of Subdivision to create 6 detached dwelling lots and blocks for a new local
street and a future public park, File Nos. ZA and SU 12 130682”, dated March 5,
2013, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting
held on June 12, 2012, regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and
implementing zoning be received; and,
3) That the draft plan of subdivision,
19TM-12003 (SU 12 130682), proposed by 2303484 Ontario Inc. for 6 detached dwelling
lots and blocks for a new local street and a future public park, located at 103
Helen Avenue, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
and,
4) That the zoning application (ZA 12
130682) to amend by-laws 304-87, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, to
implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-12003 (SU 12 130682), be approved and
the implementing Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’ be enacted; and,
5) That 2303484 Ontario Inc. be granted
servicing allocation for a projected population of 22 people (6 single detached
units) and such allocation be from the total allocation for the South
Unionville Planning District; and,
6) That the City reserves the right to
revoke or re-allocate such servicing allocation at its sole discretion, should
development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
7) That the Region of York be advised
accordingly regarding the servicing allocation for this development; and,
8) That the applicant provide the City
with the required payment of 30% of the subdivision processing fees in
accordance with the City’s Fee By-law; and,
9) That the draft plan approval for plan
of subdivision 19TM-12003 will lapse after a period of three years commencing March
5, 2013, in the event that a subdivision 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
15. PRELIMINARY REPORT
METROPIA (MARKHAM) GP CORPORATION
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A 12
STOREY MIXED-USE BUILDING AND MULTIPLE UNIT STACKED TOWNHOUSES AT 5112, 5122
AND 5248 14TH AVENUE AND 7768, 7778, 7788 AND 7798 MCCOWAN ROAD
FILES NOS. OP/ZA 12 117316 (10.3 and
10.5)
Report
Moved
by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the report titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Metropia (Markham) GP Corporation, be considered under the
Consent Agenda.
CARRIED
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Metropia (Markham) GP Corporation, Applications for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a 12 storey mixed-use building and
multiple unit stacked townhouses at 5112, 5122 and 5248 14th Avenue
and 7768, 7778, 7788 and 7798 McCowan Road, File Nos. OP/ZA 12 117316,” be
received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be
held to consider the applications submitted by Metropia (Markham) GP
Corporation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the following recommendation be deferred to Development
Services Committee on March 19, 2013:
1) That the report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2145312
Ontario Inc., 1 Steelcase Road West, West of Woodbine Avenue, south of
Steelcase Road West, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments to permit a mixed use commercial/office development, File No.’s: OPA
and ZA 12 115839” be received; and,
2) That
the application submitted by 2145312 Ontario Inc. to amend the Official Plan,
be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix
“B”, be finalized and adopted without further notice; and,
3) That
the notice of adoption of the Official Plan Amendment be forwarded to the
Region of York for final approval of the Official Plan Amendment; and,
4) That
the application submitted by 2145312 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning By-law
108-81, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix “C”,
be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
17. MARKHAM – CONFEDERATION OF GREATER
TORONTO CHINESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (CGTCBA)
CHINA TRADE MISSION 2012
REPORT ON OUTCOMES AND ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 6, 2012 (10.16)
Presentation
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
introduced the Economic Development presentation regarding outcomes and
activities from the recent mission to China.
Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer, gave
an in-depth presentation regarding "Markham – Confederation of Greater
Toronto Chinese Business Association (CGTCBA) China Trade Mission 2012 Report
on Outcomes and Activities November 21 – December 6, 2012". Ms. Tam
reviewed the overall mission objectives, the mission overview, the nine cities
visited, outcomes, delegate feedback, post-mission survey results, and
follow-up activities. Mr. Charlie Liu was introduced from the audience.
Staff responded to several questions and suggestions
from the Committee regarding the measurements of success with respect to new
businesses and trade values, and global versus Markham strategies going forward.
Staff reviewed the survey results, referrals, promotion of Markham, strengthening
trade ties, creation of 500 jobs, and other measurements of success. The
Director of Economic Development offered to meet with interested Council
members and provide more details on the accomplishments.
The growing strength of Markham’s reputation in the
business and international communities was acknowledged. The Committee thanked
the delegation team and staff for their efforts in this initiative, and requested
further updates as appropriate.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the presentation by Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer, titled "Markham – Confederation of Greater Toronto
Chinese Business Association (CGTCBA) China Trade Mission 2012 Report on
Outcomes and Activities November 21 – December 6, 2012" be received.
CARRIED
Report
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, gave a brief summary of this issue
and responded to questions. The Committee deferred this matter pending an
update from staff regarding cost-sharing issues and options.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the following recommendation be deferred to a
future Development Services Committee meeting:
1) That
the March 5, 2013 report entitled “Policy on Construction
of Municipal Services for Private Landowners”, be received; and,
2) That Council adopt a policy to permit minor extension of
municipal services for private landowners, at no cost to the City, within the
City’s urban boundary where the works cannot be undertaken under the Ontario
Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”); and,
3) That
Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute construction agreements with
private landowners to give effect to the policy in Recommendation 2), in
a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor
and subject
to the conditions outlined in this report; and,
4) That
Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Construction Agreement with
the landowner(s) of 6810-14th Avenue for the design, construction,
and assumption of a municipal sanitary sewer on 14th Avenue, at no
cost to the City, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer
and the City Solicitor and subject to the conditions outlined in this report;
and further,
5) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
19. NEW BUSINESS
YONGE STEELES CORRIDOR
TRANSPORTATION STUDY (10.0)
Councillor Valerie Burke brought forward new business relating to the
Yonge Steeles Corridor Transportation Study. The Committee briefly discussed
this issue.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That staff and the Region of York be
requested to include in the Yonge/ Steeles Corridor Transportation Studies the
examination of a ring road on Dudley Avenue from Steeles Avenue to Doncaster
Avenue, turning restrictions, one way streets on Highland Park Boulevard,
Woodward Avenue and Grandview Avenue, and other traffic solutions that may be
available to mitigate the impact on the existing residential community from future
redevelopment intensification in the area.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter:
1) Development Services
Committee In-Camera Minutes
- February 12, 2013
[Section 239 (2) (e)
(f)]
2) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,
including communications necessary for that purpose
[Section 239 (2) (f)]
3) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
4) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
5) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
That the Development Services Committee rise from in-camera at 3:45
P.M.
ARRIED
The Committee consented to all items requiring Council ratification
being forwarded to Council on March 6, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.
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