MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2004-08-30

 

 

PART A - 12:00 noon – Canada Room

PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Members:             Mayor D. Cousens             Regional Councillor J. Heath             Regional Councillor J. Jones             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor J. Virgilio (1:15)             Councillor J. Webster             Councillor D. Horchik

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor O. Bar-Moshe, Assistant Town Solicitor V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Brown, Director of Engineering T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator D. Miller, Senior Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:25 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

 

 

Regional Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 7, the staff-initiated Official Plan Amendment at the north-east corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive by nature of owning land nearby, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

Regional Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 12, specifically the proposal by 1617834 Ontario Ltd. at 156 Bullock Drive, by nature of owning property next door, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

 

1.         DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            TO IMPLEMENT COUNCIL'S RESOLUTION OF JUNE 30, 2004,
            RELATED TO THE PARTIAL APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL PLAN
            AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
            WITHIN REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3226 (LEITCHCROFT
            PLANNING DISTRICT)  (OP 03 116476, ZA 03 116428)(10.3, 10.5)    Weblink   

 

 

Correspondence dated August 27, 2004, was provided from Ira Kagan of Kagan Shastri,  representing 1107656 Ontario Inc., regarding parklands on Block 49.

 

Stephen Diamond of McCarthy Tetrault, also representing 1107656 Ontario Inc., made a deputation with respect to this matter. Mr. Diamond advised that the applicant is in agreement with the staff report and recommendation dated August 30, 2004, which reflects the June 30, 2004 decision of Council.

 

The Town's legal consultant, Jane Pepino, Q.C. of Aird and Berlis, was in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved in-camera to discuss legal matters at 1:58 p.m., and rose from in-camera at 2:23 p.m.

 

Committee noted that an attempt by Council on June 30, 2004, to reach a compromise does not appear to have been successful, as the OMB hearing has not been cancelled.

 

Mr. Diamond reserved comment on the motion presented, until the Council meeting on August 31, 2004.

 

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the correspondence from Ira Kagan of Kagan Shastri, representing 1107656 Ontario Inc., with comments on the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OP 03 116476, ZA 03 116428, be received;

 

And that the deputation by Stephen Diamond of McCarthy Tetrault, representing 1107656 Ontario Inc., be received;

 

And that Council reconsider and support the staff recommendation in the report dated December 9, 2003, recommending denial of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications within registered plan 65M-3226 (Leitchcroft Planning District)  (Files OP 03 116476 and ZA 03 116428), as follows:

 

"That the report (dated December 9, 2003) entitled “Applications by 1107656 Ontario Inc. for:

a)   Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 1,800 dwelling units, a new 2.2 hectare (5.4 acre) park, and 285,000 sq.ft. of commercial floor area on Blocks 45, 46, 49, and 50 Registered Plan 65M-3226 (Files OP 03 116476 and ZA 03 116428); and

b)   Zoning By-law Amendment to permit at-grade residential in apartment buildings fronting onto Saddlecreek Drive, South Park Road, and proposed townhouse blocks fronting Times Avenue south of Galleria Parkway; in the Leitchcroft Planning District, (File ZA 03 116428)” be received;

 

That the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 1,800 residential units, a new 2.2 hectare (5.4 acre) park and 285,000 sq.ft. of commercial floor area on Blocks 45, 46, 49 and 50, Registered Plan 65M-3226 (Files OP 03 116476 and ZA 03 116428), be refused on the basis that they do not comply with the policies of the Leitchcroft Secondary Plan which envision a mixed use, live-work community in this Planning District, and that the proposed retail plaza and banquet hall at the western end of the site are premature and do not comply with the policies of the Parkway Belt West Plan and the Minister’s Zoning Order, in effect on those sites;

 

That the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit at-grade residential in apartment buildings fronting onto Saddlecreek Drive and South Park Road be refused on the basis that the loss of a mixed use transition zone along these frontages would weaken the long-term viability of the employment lands to the west and south (File ZA 03 116428)."

 

And that Legal Council be instructed to oppose the applications at the Ontario Municipal Board.

CARRIED

 

 

2.         COMMENTS ON THE PROVINCIAL GROWTH PLAN FOR
            THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE DISCUSSION PAPER    (10.0)  Weblink  1

 

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the staff presentation be received, and appreciation be expressed to staff for the work involved in this review;

 

And that the staff report entitled “Comments on the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Discussion Paper”, dated August 30, 2004, be received for information;

 

And that Council endorse the general direction of the July 2004 Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Discussion Paper entitled “Places to Grow – Better Choices. Brighter Future,” and support, in principle, the components of the Growth Plan as outlined and commented on in this report;

 

And that Council convey its appreciation to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal and the staff of the Smart Growth Secretariat for their leadership and commitment to bringing forward a comprehensive discussion paper on a long-term provincial plan to guide municipalities managing growth in the Greater Golden Horseshoe;

And that Council request the provincial government to finalize a Growth Plan and implementation framework for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, addressing Markham’s expectations as outlined in this report, including among things:

·        provincial planning reforms to assist municipalities in:

- directing urban growth and accommodating intensification and compact development forms,

       mixed use development and future growth;

-  streamlining the Environmental Assessment process for priority municipal infrastructure  

   and transit projects;

-  providing effective authority and tools to implement protection of a linked natural heritage  

   system;

    -  directing development away from sensitive areas as identified in the draft Safe Drinking

       Water Source Protect Act legislation; and

    -  defining unique agricultural lands and implement their long term protection;

 

·        provincial incentives directed to:

- focus provincial transit investment and investment in infrastructure by designating Markham as a priority urban area with an established regional employment and residential growth corridor (Highway 7), having infrastructure capacity to absorb future growth, and a new regional centre (Markham Centre) to target future growth in the form of compact urban development;

- provide a balanced approach to strategic investment in infrastructure in priority and

  emerging urban centres such as Markham;

- facilitate intensification within the urban settlement area on existing services;

- provide legislation to permit Tax Increment Financing and other fiscal tools to attract more

  intensive mixed use development in key development areas;

- allow changes to the Development Charges Act to support higher density development in 

  centres and corridors and ensure the full cost of providing hard and soft infrastructure is

  attributed to new development, including planned service levels for  public transit; and

- promote affordable housing opportunities by introducing land transfer tax rebates;

·        a strategic approach to urban boundary expansions that encourages and supports those municipalities with well established infrastructure that have been identified in the provincial plan as “future urban growth areas” and appropriately assessed for their ability to accommodate additional growth over time;

·        establishing an accountable coordinating body for cross jurisdictional infrastructure planning and investment at the regional level;

·        considering current planning efforts for, and the stakeholder implications of, the Pickering Airport;

·        introducing revised Safe Water Source Protection Act legislation with detailed implementation requirements;

·        acting on the recommendations of Markham Council respecting the proposed Greenbelt Protection Plan and the Eastern Markham Strategic Review; and

·        finalizing an implementation framework with status through legislation that would assist municipalities such as Markham in the implementation of growth management initiatives;

 

 

 

And that Council request the provincial government to bring forward concurrently for consultation with stakeholders and municipalities, the provincial government’s definitive approach to planning reforms and greenbelt protection within the context of a final Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;

 

And that Council submit this report to the Province as the Town of Markham comments on Growth Plan discussion paper and Environmental Bill of Rights Registry No. XA04E0011;

 

And that the Clerk be requested to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Smart Growth Secretariat, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Chair of the Greenbelt Task Force, the Minister of Agriculture and Food, the Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Team, the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Transportation, the York Rapid Transit Plan, York Region MPPs and the Region of York.

CARRIED

 

 

3.         COMMENTS ON THE PROVINCIAL PLANNING REFORM
INITIATIVES DISCUSSION PAPERS ON:
1) PLANNING ACT REFORM AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS
2) PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT: DRAFT POLICIES
3) ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD REFORM (10.0)   Weblink

 

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the staff presentation be received, and appreciation be expressed to staff for the work involved in this review;

 

And that the staff report entitled “Comments on the Provincial Planning Reforms Discussion Papers”, dated August 30, 2004, be received for information;

 

And that Council receive the June 2004 Provincial Planning Reform Initiatives discussion papers on Planning Act Reform and Implementation Tools, a Provincial Policy Statement, and Ontario Municipal Board Reform, and request the provincial government to finalize the provincial planning reform initiatives, addressing Markham’s comments as outlined in this report, including among other things:

 

1.        Amending the Planning Act to:

a)      require a proponent to submit a “complete application”, as defined in a municipal official plan before the timelines for an appeal to the OMB commence;

b)      allow municipalities to bring a motion for dismissal of an appeal to the OMB on the basis that a “complete application” has not been provided;

c)      introduce new provisions under Section 41 to provide municipalities with greater control to direct community built form and urban design, where a municipality has prescribed urban design standards articulated through its official plan;

 

 

 

d)      eliminate the expedited route to OMB, by means of Notice of Motion for direction to the OMB introduced by Bill 124, to resolve disputes about whether certain matters can be dealt with by municipalities under Section 41 site plan approval;

e)      introduce new provisions under Section 41 and 51 to require, as a condition of approval of a plan of subdivision or site plan, conveyance, into public ownership, of valleylands and woodlots and associated ecological lands, where a municipality has identified such lands a part of a linked natural heritage system through its official plan, at no expense to a municipality or conservation authority;

f)        introduce new criterion under Section 51(24) to strengthen a municipality’s capability to conserve cultural heritage resources and provide for their incorporation in developing communities;

g)      harmonize the Planning Act and Environmental Assessment Act processes;

h)      allow a municipality’s planning decision to expand its urban settlement area boundary, made prior to the introduction of Bill 26, to stand:

- where a municipality has completed a comprehensive review, held a statutory meeting on

        a specified date, and made a final planning decision, with the full knowledge of the

        delegated approval authority, and with no objection for the delegated approval authority;  

        and

      - that the delegated approval authority be allowed to make a decision on the application,

based on a comprehensive review in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act

and the Provincial Policy Statement in force at the time of the municipality’s planning

decision approval;

i)        amend Section 28 to expand the definition of Community Improvement Plan to allow for a broader range of urban-intensification and to permit upper-tier municipalities to prepare Community Improvement Plans to implement compact development forms and transit supportive development in regional centres and corridors;

j)        amend the Development Permit System regulation under Section 70.2 to allow all municipalities to develop and use development permit system by-laws; and

k)      develop guidelines, in consultation with municipalities, to support municipalities implementing intensification and compact development;

 

2.      Revising the Draft Provincial Policy Statement to:

   a)   promote strategic policies for accommodating future urban growth rather than procedures

         that place well-planned urban growth at odds with the loss of agricultural land;

b)  provide for urban settlement boundary alterations concurrent with, and not contingent on fully utilizing, opportunities to intensify and redevelop existing urban settlement areas;  

c)  ensure that policy to maintain, rather than reduce, the supply of employment lands in a

   municipality takes precedence over policies that support the provision of housing in cases where the supply of employment land in a municipality is inadequate to meet projected need;

d)  develop guidelines for affordable housing that more clearly articulate provincial

     expectations of affordable housing targets, and that are flexible to accommodate local

     circumstances (including regional market conditions and household income distribution), to

      support municipal efforts to provide diverse forms and tenure of housing;

e)      provide a clearer definition of “special needs” housing;

f)        encourage more options for affordable housing that effectively use existing infrastructure, such as second suites in houses;

 

 

g)      identify an accountable coordinating body for cross jurisdictional planning and investment

      at the Greater Toronto Area level;

h)      provide a provincial environmental  policy framework that would specifically support protection of natural heritage system features and functions, including hydrologic features and functions;

i)        establish an overall guiding principle of “net environmental gain” to permit development and site alteration on land adjacent to natural features and areas rather than “no negative impact”;

j)        update the provincial guidelines addressing compatibility of uses with a natural heritage system;

k)      provide more explicit standards for development setbacks from natural features;

l)        prohibit new or expanded agricultural operations on natural heritage system lands;

m)    provide a provincial agricultural policy framework that will provide municipalities with criteria to assess the productive capability of agricultural lands and the economic viability of the agricultural activities within the context of evaluating lands to accommodate future urban growth;

n)      encourage and support those municipalities that have been appropriately assessed for settlement area boundary alterations;

o)      link strategic provincial planning priorities for growth management with strategic

      provincial priorities for investment in infrastructure;

p)      provide a balanced policy approach to the supply of employment and residential lands;

q)      assist municipalities in establishing a minimum target for employment lands supply;

r)       ensure that municipalities provide a supply of employment lands that is maintained and market ready; and

s)       broaden the definition of “alternative energy systems” to reinforce conservation of energy resources;

 

3.      Introducing Ontario Municipal Board Reforms to:

a)    further restrict the powers of the OMB to only review local decisions based on a prescribed standard of review and/or failure of process or in matters that involve a clear provincial interest;

b)      place the onus of demonstrating an error or impropriety of decision-making or failure of process on the appellant;

c)eliminate the notice of motion to appeal mechanism to the OMB for site plan control approval (introduced by Bill 124);

d)      investigate an alternative to the OMB review of Committee of Adjustment decisions;

e)ensure a public process of appointments to the OMB including the review and recommendation of appointees to the provincial government by a non-partisan committee; and

f)        increase the length of term of OMB members to 5-6 years with the requirement of a performance review on an annual basis;

 

And that Council request the provincial government to review the current scope of the Environmental Assessment Act particularly as it relates to minor infrastructure improvements at the local municipal level (e.g. traffic calming measures);

 

 

 

 

And that Council request the provincial government to bring forward concurrently for consultation with stakeholders and municipalities, the provincial government’s definitive approach to planning reforms and greenbelt protection within the context of a final Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;

 

And that Council submit this report to the Province as the Town of Markham’s comments on the Planning Reform Initiatives discussion papers and Environmental Bill of Rights Registry No. PF04E0003;

 

And that Council authorize the Director of Planning and Urban Design to submit this report with supporting comments to the Chair of the provincial Agricultural Advisory Team;

 

And that the Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Infrastructure Renewal, the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Smart Growth Secretariat, the Chair of the Greenbelt Task Force, York Region MPPs and the Region of York.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         INTERSECTION OF BUR OAK AVENUE AND
            ALFRED PATTERSON DRIVE (5.10)

 

Staff advised that the warrants would be met for this intersection. Committee requested staff investigate an 4-way stop on Bur Oak Avenue, just before Highway 48, where there are no side streets, and advise the Committee by e-mail on any action taken.

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Mayor D. Cousens

 

That the staff memorandum, dated August 26, 2004, be received;

 

And that a 4-way stop be approved at the intersection of Bur Oak Avenue and Alfred Patterson Drive;

 

And that the stop sign be installed prior to September 7, 2004.

 

 CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Meetings - to Council

 

5.         WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY HOMES)
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL USES ALONG BUR OAK AVENUE, SOUTH
OF 16^TH AVENUE IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY (ZA 04  014002) (10.5)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 04 014002, submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes) to permit additional commercial uses along Bur Oak Avenue, south of 16^th Avenue in the Cornell Community.

 

Committee was advised that 32 notices were mailed on August 10, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 10, 2004. There were no written submissions received.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property.

 

Dan Leeming of The Planning Partnership was in attendance representing the applicant. Mr. Leeming displayed elevations and site plans, and discussed the potential population of the area, transit needs, building forms and parking requirements.

 

Committee discussed the proposed permitted commercial uses and the potential for future conversion, the viability of the size of the units (650 sq. ft.) and delivery locations. Staff advised that the development is subject to site plan control, to ensure the store-front design being presented will be built. It was suggested an awning or balcony over the retail component would help to visually break up the three-storey structures.

 

Staff advised the by-laws will not be presented to Council for enactment for at least two weeks, which allows the Ward Councillor time to contact residents and ratepayers groups. There were no comments from the public with respect to this application.

 

Moved by:  Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster

 

That the deputation by Dan Leeming of The Planning Partnership, representing the applicant, Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes) be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated June 28, 2004, entitled "Preliminary Report - Wykland Estates Inc., Draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-030003, Application for zoning bylaw amendment to permit additional commercial uses along Bur Oak Avenue south of 16^th Avenue in the Cornell Community ZA 04 014002" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on August 30, 2004 with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96 be received;

 

And that the application by Wykland Estates 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

6.         CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-030006
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM
FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR TOWNHOUSES
(ZA 04  016729) (10.5)

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 04 016729, submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, to reduce the minimum front yard setback for townhouses on lands south of 16^th Avenue and west of Reesor Road.

 

Committee was advised that 16 notices were mailed on August 10, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 10, 2004. There were no written submissions received.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property.

 

Niomie Massey, representing the applicant, Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, displayed site plans and elevations.

 

There were no comments from the public with respect to this application.

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the deputation by Niomie Massey, representing the applicant, Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated June 15, 2004, entitled "Preliminary Report - Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-03006, Application for zoning by-law amendment to reduce the minimum front yard setback for townhouses ZA 04 016729" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on August 30, 2004 with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96 be received;

 

And that the application by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.         STAFF-INITIATED AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
TO REDESIGNATE THE LANDS AT THE NORTH-EAST CORNER
OF MCCOWAN ROAD AND BULLOCK DRIVE, FROM “BUSINESS CORRIDOR AREA” TO “MAJOR COMMERCIAL AREA”
(OPA 04 017774) (10.3) 

 

Regional Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the staff-initiated Official Plan Amendment at the north-east corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive by nature of owning land nearby and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the staff-initiated Official Plan Amendment, File OPA 04 017774, to redesignate the lands at the north-east corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive from "Business Corridor Area" to "Major Commercial Area".

 

Committee was advised that 159 notices were mailed on August 10, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 9, 2004. Notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun on August 10, 2004.There was one written submissions received from Steven Zakem of Aird and Berlis, representing Loblaw Properties Limited, with concerns.

 

Staff responded to questions from the Committee, with respect to the concerns of Loblaw Properties Limited. There were no comments from the public with respect to this application.

 

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the written submission from Steven Zakem of Aird and Berlis, representing Loblaw Properties Limited, with concerns regarding the staff-initiated Official Plan Amendment, File OPA 04 017774, to redesignate the lands at the north-east corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive from "Business Corridor Area" to "Major Commercial Area", be received;

 

And that the report from the Development Services Commission dated June 28, 2004, entitled "Staff-initiated amendment to the Official Plan to redesignate the lands at the north-east corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive from "Business Corridor Area" to "Major Commercial Area", be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on August 30, 2004 with respect to a proposed Official Plan amendment to redesignate the lands at the north-east corner of McCowan Road and Bullock Drive from "Business Corridor Area" to "Major Commercial Area", (OPA 04-017774), be received;

 

And that the application by The Corporation of the Town of Markham to amend the Town's Official Plan, be approved;

 

And that the proposed amendment to the Town's Official Plan be enacted without further notice.

 

CARRIED

 

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Other matters considered by Development Services Committee on August 30, 2004:

 

 

 

IN CAMERA

 

8.         LEGAL MATTERS

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the meeting resolve in-camera (12:25 p.m.) to discuss legal matters.

CARRIED

The meeting lost quorum (12:50 p.m.).

 

 

Moved by: Mayor D. Cousens

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the meeting resolve in-camera (1:58 p.m.) to discuss a legal matter.

CARRIED

Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by: Mayor D. Cousens

 

That the Committee rise (2:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by: Mayor D. Cousens

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That the meeting resolve in-camera (3:10 p.m.) to discuss a legal matter.

CARRIED

Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by: Mayor D. Cousens

 

That the Committee rise (3:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

 

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9.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

The following staff were presented with service awards:

 

Dale Watterson, Financial Analyst, Financial Services - 25 years

Anthony Boyko, Manager, Building Inspections - 20 years

Philip Harrison, 1^st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services - 15 years

John Karabourniotis, Mail Clerk, Clerk's Department - 15 years

Michael Stevens, Training Officer, Fire & Emergency Services - 15 years

Jill McWhinnie, Customer Service Representative, Contact Centre - 5 years

 

 

10.       MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE NOTES
- July 21, 2004                      Weblink
- August 18, 2004 (16.39)    Weblink

 

Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the notes (without quorum) of the Main Street Markham Committee meetings held July 21 and August 18, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

 

11.       HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- July 14, 2004                     Weblink
- August 11, 2004 (16.11     Weblink

 

Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meetings held July 14 and August 11, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

 

12.       REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 4, 2004 TO AUGUST 4, 2004 (10.0)   Weblink  

 

Regional Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the proposal by 1617834 Ontario Ltd. at 156 Bullock Drive, by nature of owning property next door, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

Moved by: Mayor D. Cousens

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of June 4, 2004 to August 4, 2004” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report, with the following exceptions:

1.  A Committee level bump-up be applied to the Site Plan application (SC 04 018281) by Al-Hussein Foundation, 10992 Kennedy Road;

 

2.   The Site Plan application (SC 04 021838) by 1617834 Ontario Ltd. at 156 Bullock Drive be reviewed with residents adjacent to the rear of the property;

 

3.   A Police Report be obtained for the Billiard Lounge and Bar at 9293 Highway 48, and the information provided to the Ward Councillor, and if appropriate, the Site Plan application (SC 04 020659) be bumped-up to the Committee level.

CARRIED

 

 

13.       DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)     Weblink

 

Mauro Gaeta, 28 Summer Mist Crescent, and another resident, representing the residents of Cachet Fairways, provided correspondence and made deputations regarding concerns for the approved multi-level parking structure for Item 3 in the Delegated Approvals Report, Application for Site Plan Approval by the Markham Chinese Baptist Church located at 9580 Woodbine Avenue. They provided renderings of the proposal, and a petition with 120 signatures in objection to the parking structure.

 

The residents' concerns include the unpleasantness of the structure, diminished privacy, loitering, nuisance, civil lawsuits, and decreased property values. The representatives requested a further meeting with the applicant, staff, Council and community. The Ward Councillor agreed to arrange a meeting in the near future.

 

In an unrelated matter, the Committee requested that the Procedural By-law requirement to obtain permission prior to recording Committee or Council meetings, be placed on the agenda of the next Finance and Administrative Committee meeting, for review.

 

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That the correspondence and deputation by Mauro Gaeta, 28 Summer Mist Crescent, and another resident, representing the residents of Cachet Fairways, regarding concerns for Item 3 in the Delegated Approvals Report, Application for Site Plan Approval by the Markham Chinese Baptist Church located at 9580 Woodbine Avenue (File SC 03 113879), be received;

 

And that staff meet with the Ward Councillor, applicant, and community, to resolve concerns regarding the Site Plan Application by the Markham Chinese Baptist Church located at 9580 Woodbine Avenue (File SC 03 113879);

 

And 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, August 30, 2004.

CARRIED

14.       MILLER PAVING LIMITED, 7781 WOODBINE AVENUE
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL USES (OP.04-017217, ZA.04-017225)
            (10.3, 10.5)    Weblink

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster

 

That a Public Meeting be held to receive public input on Official Plan amendment (OP.04-017217) and zoning by-law amendment (ZA.04-017225) applications, submitted by Miller Paving Limited to permit commercial uses at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and 14^th Avenue.

CARRIED

 

 

15.       RICHARD DUSOME, JUNE 30, 2004
            ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, TOOGOOD POND (10.0)

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the correspondence from Richard Dusome, expressing concern for the condition of Toogood Pond be received and referred to staff.

CARRIED

 

 

16.       URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, ONTARIO, JULY 5, 2004
            ANALYSIS OF LAND SUPPLY IN THE GTA-HAMILTON AREA (10.0)

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster

 

That the correspondence from UDI, Ontario, providing a copy of the report entitled "An Analysis of Land Supply in the GTA-Hamilton Area", and advising they would be pleased to make a deputation to Committee with respect to this report, be received;

 

And that UDI be invited to make a 15-minute presentation to the Development Services Committee in a Part B session.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.       ROUGE PARK, JULY 23, 2004
            TOWN OF MARKHAM OPA NO. 116  (10.3)

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the correspondence from Rouge Park, advising of Resolution # 67/04, requesting that Rouge Park be included in all discussions regarding the appeals of Official Plan Amendment No. 116, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

18.       CUNNINGHAM & GILLESPIE, AUGUST 9, 2004
            OMB CASE NO. PL040591 AND PL040592 (10.5, 10.7)

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the correspondence from Cunningham & Gillespie, advising of the withdrawal of their appeals to the OMB (Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Balgreen Holdings Inc., and Winter Garden Estates Inc.), be received.

CARRIED

 

 

19.       MARSHALL MACKLIN MONAGHAN, AUGUST 17, 2004
            NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE - SEATON LANDS (13.2)

 

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the correspondence from Marshall Macklin Monaghan, on behalf of the Ontario Realty Corporation, advising of the Open House for the Class Environmental Assessment with respect to the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Seaton Lands, being held in Richmond Hill on August 31, 2004 and in Pickering on September 1, 2004, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

20.       NEW BUSINESS - INFORMATION
            16^TH AVENUE SEWER CONSTRUCTION (5.5)

 

Committee was informed that although it has been announced that TRCA had approved the Phase II sewer construction on 16^th Avenue, the Province still has to give approval, and the time-frame is unknown.

 

PART C

Public Meeting

7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Chair:  Councillor G. McKelvey Members:             Mayor D. Cousens             Regional Councillor J. Heath             Regional Councillor J. Jones             Councillor S. Daurio             Councillor J. Virgilio             Councillor J. Webster             Councillor D. Horchik

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design S. Heaslip, Senior Project Coordinator G. Day, Senior Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. 

 

(See "Public Meetings - to Council", Items # 5, 6 and 7)

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:00 p.m.