MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2005-09-06
Meeting No. 14
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PART B - 1:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
S. Chait, Director of Economic
Development
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 2,
the proposed Heritage Designation of the Henry Pingle Sr. House at 9767
Kennedy Road, by nature of representing the owner,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 6,
the Careers in York
program, by nature of his son being employed by Rogers Cable, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
1. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 7555 MARKHAM
ROAD
RAYMER-ROBB HOUSE, OWNER:
777192 ONTARIO LTD. (16.11.3)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Raymer-Robb House at 7555 Markham Road be approved for designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and
serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements
of the Act;
and
- prepare the
Designation By-law for the property.
CARRIED
2. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 9767 KENNEDY
ROAD
HENRY PINGLE SR. HOUSE, OWNER:
FAIRGLEN HOMES LTD. (16.11.3)
Report
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposed Heritage Designation of the Henry Pingle Sr. House at 9767
Kennedy Road, by nature of representing the owner,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the “Henry Pingle Sr.
House” at 9767 Kennedy Road be approved for designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and
serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements
of the Act;
and
- prepare the
Designation By-law for the property.
CARRIED
3. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 6881 HIGHWAY 7
LEWIS J. BURKHOLDER HOUSE
OWNER: 778374 ONTARIO LIMITED
(PRIMONT HOMES) (16.11.3)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the “Lewis J. Burkholder
House” at 6881 Highway 7 be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and
serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements
of the Act;
and
- prepare the
Designation By-law for the property.
CARRIED
4. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 10225-10227
KENNEDY ROAD
HOMER WILSON HOUSE, J.P. CARR
COTTAGE,
AND THE PINGLE FAMILY MONUMENT
OWNER: FIELDGATE DEVELOPMENTS (16.11.3)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the demolition permit
applications for 10225-10227 Kennedy Road, the Homer Wilson House Farmhouse
and the J.P. Carr Cottage, be denied;
And that the Homer Wilson
House, the J.P. Carr Cottage, and the Pingle Family Cemetery and Monument, be approved for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and
serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements
of the Act;
and
- prepare the
Designation By-law for the property.
CARRIED
5. FOREST
GATE HOMES, 1061993 ONTARIO LTD.
19 ROUGE STREET, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT FOUR NEW RESIDENTAIL
LOTS (ZA 02 108985) (10.5)
Report
Staff gave a brief summary of the proposal, advising
that it is still subject to site plan approval.
Peter Ross, representing Vinegar Hill Ratepayer’s
Association, commended the developer, Council and staff for recognizing the
residents’ concerns and working with them to resolve issues. Mr. Ross advised
that the Ratepayer’s Association is in support of the revised proposal.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the deputation by Peter Ross, representing
the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers Association, in support of the proposal by Forest
Gate Homes, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission Report entitled “Forest Gate Homes, Application for Zoning
By-law Amendment to permit four new residential lots, 1062993 Ontario Ltd., 19 Rouge Street, Markham”, date September 6,
2005, be
received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on October 14, 2003, be received;
And that Forest Gate Homes be granted servicing allocation of 4 units,
such allocation to be from the total allocation available from the Town
Reserve, in accordance with the February 15, 2005 report on servicing allocation;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate servicing
allocation, at its sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely
manner;
And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for
this development;
And that the application to
amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be approved, and the by-law be brought
forward to Council for enactment.
CARRIED
6. CAREERS
IN YORK
A NEW COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROGRAM (10.16)
Report
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the
Careers in York
program, by nature of his son being employed by Rogers Cable, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio declined the Chair for Economic
Development. Councillor G. McKelvey retained the Chair.
Staff provided an overview
of the program.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “Careers in York. A New Community Services Program”
be received;
And that the Town become a “Bronze Sponsor” of this program at a cost
of $5,000 to be funded from within the approved Economic
Development labour force development capital account
#086-6900-6241-005.
CARRIED
Public
Meeting – to Council
7. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, TOWN OF
MARKHAM
ROUGE NORTH MANAGEMENT AREA
AND THE PROVINCIAL GREENBELT
PLAN (MI.462) (10.3)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Official
Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management Area and the Provincial Greenbelt
Plan.
Committee was advised that 46
notices were mailed on August 12, 2005, and a Notice was published in the
Markham Economist and Sun and Thornhill Liberal on August 16,
2005.
Committee received four written submissions from:
1. Ira T. Kagan, Kagan Shastri, representing six property owners
in the area, stating concerns
2. Patricia A. Foran, Aird & Berlis, representing 1463069
Ontario Limited and 1512406
Ontario Limited, stating concerns
3. Randolph J. Smith, representing four
property owners in the area, stating concerns
4. Michael J. McQuaid, WeirFoulds, representing Lebovic
Enterprises Inc., stating concerns.
Staff gave a presentation on
the background of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, as it relates to the
Greenbelt Plan, and the status of OPA 116 at the Ontario Municipal Board.
Patricia Foran of Aird &
Berlis, spoke on behalf of 1463069 Ontario Limited and 1512406 Ontario Limited,
Appellants of OPA 116. Ms. Foran requested that OPA 116 be repealed, and the
new OPA not be enacted until the Greenbelt conformity exercise is undertaken
and further information is obtained from the Province.
Mark Cooper, 5805 19th Avenue, stated that he owns property on
Little Rouge Creek, and he is concerned about the impact that land use
restrictions may have on his property value. He questioned if expropriation or
compensation is being considered. Staff responded that there are no plans for
expropriation, and explained that the amendment would not change the current
legal uses and that current permissions would not be affected. The Committee
requested that staff arrange to meet with Mr. Cooper to review the proposal and
implications prior to the Amendment proceeding to Council.
Paul DeMelo of Kagan Shastri,
spoke on behalf of several property owners. Mr. DeMelo stated his opinion that
the lands in question are already protected and that the OPA should not be
enacted until further information from consultation with landowners and the
conformity exercise can be obtained.
Lewis Yeager, representing the
Rouge Park Alliance, stated that the Alliance has worked with Council and staff,
and is in support of the revised OPA.
Discussions included
boundaries and criteria, tributaries, policies, urbanization of lands north of
Major Mackenzie Drive and beyond the Greenbelt, the approval process timeline,
impacts on infrastructure and the Markham By-pass, and legal issues with
respect to repealing OPA 116 and the status of the OMB hearing.
Staff confirmed that the
proposed replacement OPA contains all the policies approved in OPA 116. It was
noted that the although protection is provided by provincial legislation with
respect to approval of urban expansion boundaries and Greenbelt policies, the
OPA will provide the needed protection within the local jurisdiction to provide
a strong environmental framework to guide any future consideration of urban
expansion.
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IN CAMERA
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 8:12 p.m. to consider a legal matter.
CARRIED
LEGAL MATTER (10.3)
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 8:33
p.m.
CARRIED
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Committee noted that extensive
consultation with stakeholders has taken place over several years, and
requested staff to ensure that the smaller landowners are also consulted.
Committee directed staff to
prepare a report on the discussions of this meeting, and make adjustments to
the schedules to indicate the full extent of the Greenbelt Plan area.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor J. Jones
That the written submissions
from: Ira T. Kagan, Kagan Shastri, representing six property owners in the
area; Patricia A. Foran, Aird & Berlis, representing 1463069 Ontario
Limited and 1512406 Ontario Limited; Randolph J. Smith, representing four
property owners in the area; and Michael J. McQuaid, WeirFoulds, representing
Lebovic Enterprises Inc., stating concerns regarding the proposed Official Plan
Amendment for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt, be received;
And that the deputations by:
Patricia Foran of Aird & Berlis on behalf of 1463069 Ontario Limited and
1512406 Ontario Limited, Mark Cooper, 5805 19th Avenue, and Paul
DeMelo of Kagan Shastri on behalf of several property owners, with
concerns; and by Lewis Yeager,
representing the Rouge Park Alliance, in support, with respect to the proposed
Official Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt, be
received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on September 6, 2005 with respect to the proposed draft
Official Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt and the
repeal of OPA 116 be received;
And that the draft Official
Plan Amendment be referred back to staff for a report on the discussions held
at the Public Meeting, and for staff to meet with affected landowners as
requested;
And that staff finalize the
proposed draft Official Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management
Area/Greenbelt and the by-law to repeal OPA 116 in accordance with the
direction of the Development Services Committee and submit them to Council for
adoption on October
11, 2005;
And that the adopted Official
Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt be submitted to
the Region of York for approval and to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;
And that the Town Solicitor
and staff be authorized to take all necessary action to pursue the approval of
the Amendment.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by
Development Services Committee on September 6, 2005:
8. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- August 26, 2005 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Special Heritage Markham
Committee meeting held August
26, 2005, be received for information.
CARRIED
9. DELEGATED APPROVALS
UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202 (DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Council be advised that in
accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific
delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of
Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved
applications listed in the report dated September 6, 2005.
CARRIED
10. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 30,
2005 TO AUGUST 12, 2005 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That Committee receive the
report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the
period of July 30, 2005 to August 12, 2005” and direct staff to process the
applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report;
And that Site
Plan Application SC 05 019484 by Unionville House for 187 Main
Street, be brought forward to the Development Services
Committee for approval.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
11. STAFF RECOGNITION
ONTARIO POWER AUTHORITY (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the efforts and contributions of Jim Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services, Jamie Bosomworth, Manager of Strategy and
Innovation, and Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor, during numerous Ontario Power
Authority and Task Force meetings during the summer of 2005, be recognized.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu (left – 8:00)
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the
hour of 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
See Item # 7.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:45 p.m.