JUNE
23, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 22
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A and PART B
Presentations, Major Studies, Issues and Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
D. Cheng, Senior Planner
M. Boyce, Senior Project
Coordinator, Policy and Special Projects
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Canada Room with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. The Development
Services Committee recessed at
11:36 AM. The Development Services
Committee reconvened at 12:40 PM with Councillor
D. Horchik in the Chair at 12:38 PM.
Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation
items, Nos. 16 and 17.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. WISMER
COMMONS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS
AT 9650 MARKHAM ROAD
(ZA 09-114744) (10.5)
Presentation
Staff provided an introductory presentation regarding
the proposal for 9650 Markham Road.
Mr. Tony Baldassarra, A. Baldassarra Architect Inc.,
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Wismer Commons Commercial
Developments at 9650 Markham Road.
The Committee suggested that a sidewalk be extended
between the two proposed buildings. The
Ward Councillor thanked staff and the architect for all their work to bring
this proposal forward.
There was brief discussion regarding the possibility
of incorporating residential units on top of the proposed commercial buildings.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the presentation provided by Ms. Doris Cheng,
Senior Planner and Mr. Tony Baldassarra, Principal, A.
Baldassarra Architect Inc. regarding the Wismer Commons Commercial Developments
at 9650 Markham Road be received.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING
379 CHURCH STREET
(SC 09-116526) (10.6)
Staff
Presentation Consultants'
Presentation
Staff provided brief opening comments with respect to
the proposed site plan for Markham
Stouffville Hospital
Health Sciences Building.
Mr. Douglas Birkenshaw, B + H Architects delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the Markham
Stouffville Hospital
Health Sciences Building. He confirmed that consideration will be given
to the bird friendly guidelines (FLAP).
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation provided by Ms. Doris Cheng,
Senior Planner and Mr. Douglas Birkenshaw, B + H Architects regarding the
Markham Stouffville Hospital Health Sciences Building be received.
CARRIED
3. HIGHWAY
7 PRECINCT PLAN STUDY (10.0)
Presentation
Mr. Mark Sterling, Sweeny Sterling Finlayson &
Co., delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the status of the Highway 7
Precinct Plan Study. He advised the
Committee that a draft copy of the Highway 7 Precinct Plan has been submitted
to staff for their review and comments.
There was discussion regarding the Markham Centre Secondary
Plan (OPA No. 21) and the Secondary Plan (OPA No. 15) for the lands on the
north side of Highway 7. Staff advised
that Markham Centre as a whole will have additional density above what was
originally proposed in OPA 21 but the original vision of a human scale/pedestrian
friendly (building heights of 6 – 8 storeys) community, with additional height
in the appropriate locations, will be maintained. Staff also advised that the lands on the north
side of Highway 7 are not being considered for intensification.
There was brief discussion regarding the commercial
development at the north east corner of Warden
Avenue and Highway 7.
Mr. Harry Eaglesham, 114
Main Street Unionville, addressed the Committee
regarding Markham Centre stating some concerns.
He is concerned with the proposed architectural designs for buildings on
the south side of Highway 7, with the proposed densities and the application
process. Mr. Eaglesham indicated that
the majority of the Unionville residents are supportive of the lower rise
buildings similar to the one constructed on the north side of Highway 7.
Moved by Councillor E. Shaper
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the correspondence from Jim Kirk, Malone Given
Parsons Ltd., be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation provided by Mr. Mark Sterling, Sweeny Sterling Finlayson & Co Architects Inc. regarding the Highway 7 Precinct Plan Study be received.
CARRIED
4. SITE
PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
CONCEPT REVIEW
58-72 MAIN STREET NORTH,
MARKHAM VILLAGE (10.6)
Presentation
Mr. Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning,
provided the Committee with some opening comments regarding the proposal for 58-72
Main Street North, Markham
Village.
Mr. John Beresford, Architect, delivered a PowerPoint
presentation with respect to the proposal for a major retail and residential
redevelopment at 58-72 Main Street North,
Markham Village. He indicated that this development will be
less car oriented and more pedestrian oriented.
Mr. Beresford advised that they are anticipating achieving LEED Silver Certification. He also advised that they will be considering
the bird friendly guidelines (FLAP).
There was brief discussion regarding one of the
current retail tenants (DREAMS).
The Committee complimented staff and the architect for
their work in creating an exceptional proposal that will be an excellent
addition to Main Street, Markham.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation provided by Heritage
Section staff and Mr. Morris Kansun, President, Sierra Building Group regarding
the Site Plan Control Application Concept Review - 58-72 Main Street North,
Markham Village be received.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 26, 2009, Part A (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held May 26,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING
OF PARKS IN ANGUS GLEN WEST
VILLAGE
BY ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENT LTD.
(6.3, 7.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated June
23, 2009 to Development Services Committee, entitled “Design,
Construction and Financing of Parks in the Angus Glen West Village by Angus
Glen Development Ltd.” be
received; and,
2) That Council approve the
request by Angus Glen Development Ltd., to finance the cost of design, construction,
and contract administration of the parks identified as Plan 1, Block 139
(0.5318 ha / 1.314 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 65M-4085 and Plan 2, Block
47 (0.5648 ha / 1.395 ac), Block 48 (0.0408 ha / 0.10 ac), Block 49 (0.0777 ha
/ 0.1919 ac), Block 50 (0.0383 ha / 0.0946 ac) and Block 51 (0.4030 ha / 0.9957
ac) in draft plan of subdivision 65M-4086, subject to the following conditions:
A. That Angus Glen Development
Ltd., finance the cost of the
design, construction, and contract administration of these parks to a minimum
value of $165,000.00 per acre based on 1.656 ha / 4.092 acres of parks which
totals approximately $675,180.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes but
exclusive of GST;
B. That, subject to compliance with
these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Angus Glen
Development Ltd., up to a
maximum of $675,180.00, plus GST, towards this project from development charges
for park development under the understanding that Angus Glen Development
Ltd., may contribute
additional funds above this amount which will not be reimbursable by the Town,
towards the development of these parks;
C. That subsequent to collection of
sufficient Development Charges for park development at the building permit
stage for residential lots within the Angus Glen West Village, the Town shall
reimburse Angus Glen Development Ltd., for invoices paid for approved costs associated
with the design, construction, and contract administration, for park
development. No interest on such invoices shall be payable by the Town.
Reimbursement terms are as follows:
a. Angus Glen Development Ltd. may only
invoice the Town for 80% of approved costs provided that:
i.
at least 45 days from the date of publication of Substantial Performance
has transpired;
ii.
proof of publication has been submitted with the invoice;
iii.
no liens have been registered in regard to this contract;
iv.
the constructed work has reached Total Completion to the Town’s
satisfaction after which the two year warranty period shall begin;
v.
the landscape architect has issued to the Town a Total Completion
certificate.
b. the remaining 20% of Town approved
costs shall be retained by the Town for a minimum of two years from Total
Completion and shall be paid to the Developer upon the Developer invoicing the
Town for the remaining 20%, provided the following has occurred in the order
listed here:
i.
two years has passed from the date of Total Completion;
ii.
that the two year warranty inspection has occurred with the Town;
iii.
that all noted deficiencies at the two year warranty inspection have
been completed to the Town’s satisfaction to the point of total performance;
iv.
that Final Acceptance has been granted by the Town;
v.
that the landscape architect has issued a certificate certifying the
warranty period has expired and further that noted deficiencies have been
completed in general conformance to the plans and specifications;
vi.
that any liens registered in regard to the contract have been released
and/or paid by the Developer;
vii.
and further, that the two year maintenance obligations had been
performed during the warranty period, failing which, the Town shall use the
remaining funds at its sole discretion to compensate for the unfulfilled
obligations.
c. or alternatively, Angus Glen Development Ltd. may invoice the Town for 100% of
approved costs two years after the date of Total Completion provided items b, i
through vii, as listed above, have occurred to the Town’s satisfaction.
D. That Owners/Developers within the Angus Glen West Village Community,
including Angus Glen Development Ltd., not receive any credit towards park development
charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the building permit
stage for all present and future development phases of subdivisions within the
Angus Glen Community;
E. That Angus Glen Development Ltd. hire a landscape architect who is a Full
Member of the OALA having custody and use of the Association seal, approved by
the Town, to provide professional design, contract document, and contract
administration services, to the satisfaction of the Town as outlined in
Schedule A;
F. That Angus Glen Development
Ltd. follow the Town’s
standard Park and Open Space approval process which includes development of
several design concepts, holding community input meetings, presentation to
selected Standing and Advisory Committees as applicable, as well as review and
approval by the Planning and Urban Design Department in consultation with the Parks Operations Department;
G. That Angus Glen Development
Ltd. tender out the
construction of the park works to a minimum of three bidders to the satisfaction
of the Town including providing the Town with a copy of all bids submitted
within 24 hours of tender close. The successful bidder will be responsible to
construct and maintain the park in from the time park construction is begun
until Final Acceptance by the Town;
H. That, notwithstanding the
requirement noted above in Condition (G), Angus Glen Development Ltd. shall tender and award a
maintenance contract for the park to Town standards. The maintenance contract for the park must be
tendered and awarded at the same time as the construction contract and cover a
minimum period of 2 years detailed maintenance as outlined in Appendix ‘C’
(“Developer Obligations: Two Year Maintenance Activities”) to the Town’s
satisfaction and that maintenance of the park shall continue until Final
Acceptance of the park. Costs for the 2
year (minimum) maintenance contract are the responsibility of Angus Glen
Development Ltd. The Town will
not reimburse Angus Glen Development Ltd. for costs associated with this additional
maintenance obligation for the park;
I.
That these parks be included in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission,
Capital Budget submission in 2011 which will include the amount to be
reimbursed and the internal consulting fees; and further,
3) That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF
A PARK IN THE YORKTON
SUBDIVISION BY
KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (6.3, 7.0)
Report Attachment
The Ward Councillor advised that the park being
proposed here is very small and in consultation with staff it is agreed that
there is no need for the public consultation process.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated June
23, 2009 to Development Services Committee, entitled “Design,
Construction and Financing of a Park in the Yorkton Subdivision by Kylemore
Communities” be received; and,
2) That Council approve the
request by Kylemore Communities to finance the cost of design, construction, and contract
administration of a park identified as Block 43 (0.1165 ha / 0.287 ac) in draft
plan of subdivision 65M-4065, subject to the following conditions:
A. That Kylemore
Communities, finance
the cost of the design, construction, and contract administration of this park
to a minimum value of $165,000.00 per acre based on 0.1165 ha / 0.287 acres of
parks which totals approximately $47,355.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes
but exclusive of GST;
B. That, subject to compliance
with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Kylemore Communities, up to a maximum of $47,355.00, plus GST,
towards this project from development charges for park development under the
understanding that Kylemore Communities may contribute additional funds above this
amount which will not be reimbursable by the Town, towards the development of
this park;
C. That subsequent to collection
of sufficient Development Charges for park development at the building permit
stage for residential lots within the Yorkton Subdivision, the Town shall
reimburse Kylemore Communities, for invoices paid for approved costs associated with the design,
construction, and contract administration, for park development. No interest on
such invoices shall be payable by the Town. Reimbursement terms are as follows:
a. Kylemore Communities may only invoice the Town for 80% of approved
costs provided that:
i. at least 45 days from the
date of publication of Substantial Performance has transpired;
ii. proof of publication has
been submitted with the invoice;
iii. no liens have been
registered in regard to this contract;
iv. the constructed work has
reached Total Completion to the Town’s satisfaction after which the two year
warranty period shall begin;
v. the landscape architect has
issued to the Town a Total Completion certificate.
b. the remaining 20% of Town
approved costs shall be retained by the Town for a minimum of two years from
Total Completion and shall be paid to the Developer upon the Developer
invoicing the Town for the remaining 20%, provided the following has occurred
in the order listed here:
i. two years has passed from the
date of Total Completion;
ii. that the two year warranty
inspection has occurred with the Town;
iii. that all noted deficiencies
at the two year warranty inspection have been completed to the Town’s
satisfaction to the point of total performance;
iv. that Final Acceptance has
been granted by the Town;
v. that the landscape architect
has issued a certificate certifying the warranty period has expired and further
that noted deficiencies have been completed in general conformance to the plans
and specifications;
vi. that any liens registered in
regard to the contract have been released and/or paid by the Developer;
vii. and further, that the two
year maintenance obligations had been performed during the warranty period,
failing which, the Town shall use the remaining funds at its sole discretion to
compensate for the unfulfilled obligations.
c. or
alternatively, Kylemore Communities may invoice the Town for 100% of approved
costs two years after the date of Total Completion provided items b, i through
vii, as listed above, have occurred to the Town’s satisfaction.
D. That Owners/Developers within
the Kylemore Subdivision, including Kylemore Communities not receive any credit towards park
development charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the
building permit stage for all present and future development phases of this
subdivision;
E. That Kylemore
Communities hire a
landscape architect who is a Full Member of the OALA having custody and use of
the Association seal, approved by the Town, to provide professional design,
contract document, and contract administration services, to the satisfaction of
the Town as outlined in Appendix ‘B’;
F. That
Kylemore Communities submit several design concepts for review by Planning and
Urban Design staff; and, that staff be authorized to give final approval on
same; and,
G. That Kylemore
Communities tender out
the construction of the park works to a minimum of three bidders to the
satisfaction of the Town including providing the Town with a copy of all bids
submitted within 24 hours of tender close. The successful bidder will be
responsible to construct and maintain the park from the time park construction
is begun until Final Acceptance by the Town;
H. That, notwithstanding the
requirement noted above in Condition (G), Kylemore Communities shall tender and award a maintenance
contract for the park to Town standards.
The maintenance contract for the park must be tendered and awarded at
the same time as the construction contract and cover a minimum period of 2
years detailed maintenance as outlined in Appendix ‘C’ (“Developer Obligations:
Two Year Maintenance Activities”) to the Town’s satisfaction and that
maintenance of the park shall continue until Final Acceptance of the park. Costs for the 2 year (minimum) maintenance
contract are the responsibility of Kylemore Communities. The Town will not reimburse Kylemore
Communities for costs
associated with this additional maintenance obligation for the park;
I. That these parks be included
in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, Capital Budget submission in 2011
which will include the amount to be reimbursed and the internal consulting fees;
and further,
3) That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. MARKHAM
CENTRE ADVISORY GROUP
– UP-DATED TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)
Report Attachment
The Committee discussed whether there is a need to
officially appoint a member or members of Council to the Markham Centre
Advisory Group.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report dated June 23, 2009 and titled Markham Centre
Advisory – Up-dated Terms of Reference be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the up-dated Terms of Reference for the
Markham Centre Advisory; and,
3) That Council endorse the current composition and membership of
the Markham Centre Advisory; and,
4) That Council reserve space on the Advisory for two future
members representing Markham Centre residents; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution and report
back whether a member or members of Council should be appointed to the Markham
Centre Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
9. YORK
REGION 16TH AVENUE
TRUNK SEWER PHASE 2
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM (5.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report to Development Services Committee dated June
23, 2009 entitled “York Region, 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer, Phase 2,
Environmental Improvements in the Town of Markham” be received; and,
2) That for the Tannery Pond project, staff be authorized to
negotiate the terms of a Funding Agreement with The Regional Municipality of
York under which the Region will contribute a maximum of $185,000 and the Town
of Markham will contribute $30,000. Total project cost is $215,000 (excluding
GST and Town internal management fees); and,
3) That for the Tannery Pond project, funding
in the amount of $30,000 (excluding GST) for landscape architectural
consulting services, be from Account 25-2100022, Tannery Pond (Ph 2) in the
amount of $27,334 and from Account 59-5350-2525-005, Pathways, in the amount of $2,666; and,
4) That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing
By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) – (h) where it is necessary or in the
best interests of the Town to acquire non-standard items from a preferred
supplier, and subject to finalizing the Funding Agreement, that Council
authorize staff to retain Harrington McAvan Ltd., Landscape Architects, as the
Town’s landscape architectural consultant, to proceed with detailed design,
construction drawings and/or management directions, construction supervision
and monitoring as required in connection with the Tannery Pond environmental improvement project; and,
5) That for the Aitken Circle Pond and the Thermal Cooling
projects, staff be authorized to negotiate the terms of a Funding Agreement
with The Regional Municipality of York under which the Region will contribute
$307,500 and the Town of Markham will contribute $241,000; and,
6) That for the Aitken Circle Pond and the Thermal Cooling
projects, funding in the amount of
$241,000 (excluding GST), plus internal management fees be funded from Project 9295, Account 640-1015699-9295, Aitken Circle SWM Pond Retrofit;
and,
7) That staff be authorized to finalize with the Region the
project management and collection of internal management fees for the Tannery
Pond project, and for the Aitken Circle
Pond/Thermal Cooling project; and,
8) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Funding
Agreements for the Tannery Pond, Aitken Circle Pond and the Thermal Cooling
projects and any other documents to give effect thereto, in a form and content
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer; and
further,
9) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. PROPOSED
ALL WAY STOP CONTROL AT
HIGHGLEN AVENUE AND BRANDO
AVENUE (5.12.3)
Report Map By-law
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report entitled “Proposed All Way
Stop Control at Highglen Avenue
and Brando Avenue” dated April 2, 2009, be received; and,
2) That Schedule 12 of By-law 106-71 for all-way stop control be
amended to include the intersections of Highglen Avenue and Brando Avenue; and,
3) That the Operations Department be directed to install the
appropriate signs and pavement markings
at the subject locations and funded through the Engineering Department capital
account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,
4) That the Operations Department be directed to maintain the
signs and pavement markings at the subject locations; and,
5) That York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way
stop control upon installation of these signs and passing of the By-law; and
further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. UPDATE
TO POLICY FOR ESTABLISHING
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS (10.0)
Report Attachment
A
Staff further explained the request in the
correspondence related to towers under 15 metres in height. The Committee suggested that a letter be
sent to Mr. D’Agostino stating the Town’s position.
There was brief discussion regarding cell towers being
installed on Town property.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence from Mr. Stephen J.
D’Agostino, Thomson Rogers, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the June
23, 2009 report entitled “Update to Policy for Establishing
Telecommunication Towers”
be received; and,
2) That the Policy entitled “Policy for Establishing
Telecommunication Towers, Dated June 2009” attached as Attachment “A” be
adopted; and,
3) That the consultation process for Telecommunication Towers be
in accordance with the Town’s Site Plan process as outlined in this Policy; and
further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. DOUGSON INVESTMENTS INC. (VILLAGE NISSAN)
25 SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE
(SOUTH SIDE OF FUTURE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE, EAST
OF KENNEDY ROAD)
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR AN
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
(SC 09 111655) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Peter Maleganovski, Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc.,
addressed the Committee and presented the proposed site plan for the automobile
dealership at 25 South Unionville Avenue. He advised that they are proposing a urban
type landscape design.
The Committee requested that the applicant consider
the following:
- Have the
trees planted on the side of the fence that faces Helen
Avenue
- Permeable
pavers for the parking lot
- Providing
staff and Committee with coloured renderings of the proposal
There was discussion regarding traffic impact and the
loading and unloading of cars at the dealership.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the staff report entitled “Dougson
Investments Inc. (Village Nissan); 25 South Unionville Avenue (south side of future South Unionville Avenue, east of
Kennedy Road); Application for site plan approval for an automobile dealership,”
be received; and,
2) That
the application be endorsed, in principle; and,
3) That
site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning or her designate,
to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement (Site Plan Approval
is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan “approved”), when the
following conditions have been met:
·
The Owner has entered into a site
plan agreement with the Town containing
all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public
agencies and the provisions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ to the June 23, 2009 staff
report.
·
The trustee for the South
Unionville Landowners Group has advised the Town in writing that the Owner is
in good standing with the Group.
·
The holding provision has been
removed from the zoning of the subject lands in accordance with the provisions
of By-law 2008-202; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. TOWARD
A MARKHAM GROWTH
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY:
HOUSING STOCK ANALYSIS (10.0)
Report Appendix
A
Mr. Murray Boyce, Senior Project
Coordinator, Policy and Special Projects, delivered a PowerPoint presentation
providing an overview of the consultant’s findings with respect to the Town’s
housing stock.
There was discussion regarding the
proposed intensification target of 55-60 %.
The Committee discussed ground related
family housing. Staff advised that there
still will be a range of ground related family housing with the proposed
intensification target of 55-60% and that staff are also working on providing
apartment dwellings that will accommodate families. The Committee suggested examining the number
of units available within the Town that are already exiting on 45 foot frontage
or larger lots.
There was brief discussion regarding
no boundary expansion. Staff advised
that a report to be presented in the Fall will provide more detailed analysis
on that issue. The Committee stressed
the importance of considering transportation and agricultural lands in relation
to any proposed boundary expansion.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Toward a Markham
Growth Management Strategy: Housing Stock Analysis”, dated June 23, 2009, be received; and,
2) That staff further review
and comment on the consultant recommendations (Appendix A), based on
further information received from a fiscal impact analysis and a further review
of the land budget and housing mix; and
3) That staff report back to the Development Services
Committee in the Fall of 2009; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. UPDATE
ON STATUS OF DRAFT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (10.0)
Report Attachment
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and
Urban Design, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Growth
Management Strategy.
There was considerable discussion with respect to
re-development of existing employment lands and whether there should be further
detailed studies completed. Staff
advised that they have looked at re-development of employment lands at a high
level and made assumptions accordingly.
The Committee suggested that staff contact
representatives from Calgary
because they have transformed areas that were commercial/industrial to vibrant
mixed communities. Staff confirmed that
they will look into that.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the
report entitled “Update on Status of Draft Growth Management Strategy”, dated June 23, 2009 be received as
information; and,
2) That staff be authorized to establish a Terms of Reference for a study with
respect to the redevelopment of existing employment areas and report back in
September 2009; and,
3) That
staff report back in the Fall with the final draft Growth Management Strategy;
and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
15. INDIA
INVESTMENT ATTRACTION PROGRAM (10.16)
Report Attachment
The Committee
congratulated staff and requested that some consideration be made to visit the
south region of India as well.
Staff advised that they will consult with the Greater Toronto Marketing
Alliance (GTMA) over the summer and suggest that.
The Committee
suggested having a Member of Council also attend the mission to India.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report entitled “India Investment Attraction Program”
be received; and,
2) That the Town participate in the Pan Indian
Institutes of Technology (IIT)
2009 USA conference to be held in Chicago,
from October 9-11th and be represented by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, the
Economic Development Director (S. Chait), and the Manager of Special Projects
(C. Kakaflikas); and,
3) That the Town participate in the Greater Toronto Marketing
Alliance (GTMA) mission to India, from October 30th - November 10th,
and be represented by the Economic Development Director (S. Chait), and the
Manager of Special Projects (C. Kakaflikas) and an appointed Member of Council and,
4) That the cost of the India Investment Attraction Program not
exceed $33,000.00 and be expensed
from within the pre-approved 2009 “China and
India Investment Attraction Program” Capital Budget (acct. #610-10156999052);
and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. PROPOSED
ALL WAY STOP CONTROL
AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF
CARLTON ROAD AND MCKAY
CRESCENT (5.12.3)
Report
Attachment
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, summarized
the details outlined in the above report.
He advised the Committee that there has been some negative feedback from
some residents.
Mr. Ian Munro, 197 Carlton Road, addressed the
Committee regarding the proposed all way stop at Carlton Road and McKay Crescent
and spoke in opposition. He is
requesting that this proposal be denied.
The Ward Councillor suggested that a Public
Information meeting be held to further explain the proposal to all the local
residents and obtain feedback from the Community. The Committee requested that staff clearly
present the facts related to the installation of stop signs at the Public
Information meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence and petition submitted by Mr.
Ian Munro be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the proposed all way stop at the intersection
of Carlton Road and McKay Cresent be deferred to September 2009 to allow the
Ward Councillor the opportunity to hold a Public Information meeting.
CARRIED
17. CARLTON
ROAD PHASE 2 - PROPOSED
“PARKING PROHIBITION” BETWEEN
PENNOCK CRESCENT (EAST LEG)
AND MCKAY CRESCENT (EAST LEG)
(5.12.4)
Report
Attach
A Attach
B Attach
C By-law
Mr. Brown summarized the details in the above report.
The Ward Councillor requested that this item be
deferred as well, so that it can be discussed at the Community Information
meeting in the Fall of 2009.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Carlton Road Phase 2 proposed parking prohibition be deferred to September 2009 to
allow the Ward Councillor the opportunity to hold a Public Information meeting.
CARRIED
18. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 10.0)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter
(1:53 PM):
1) Solicitor-Client Privilege - Appeal of
Land Severance to Ontario Municipal Board
60 Rouge Street, Markham Village
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (2:29 PM)
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
19. THORNHILL VILLAGE FESTIVAL
(3.5.3)
Councillor Valerie Burke advised the Committee that detour
routes as a result of the Yonge Street
closure for the Thornhill Village Festival will be presented at the evening
Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM.