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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

JUNE 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 10

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

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Howard Shore

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Carolina Moretti

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Regrets

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Councillor Alan Ho

 

 

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire     Services

Ronji Borooah, City Architect

Alan Brown, Director of Engineering

Alain Cachola, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital

            Projects

Sally Campbell, Senior Planner, Urban Design

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Stephen Corr, Planner II

Dennis Flaherty, Director Communications and Community Relations

Daniel Foong, Capital Works Engineer

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Alex Moore, Senior Manager, Purchasing and Accounts

            Payable

Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning and Urban Design

Tom Villella, Senior Project Coordinator

Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner

Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:06 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None Declared

 

 

1.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

CITY OF MARKHAM STAFF:

 

Diane Mason, Help Desk Support Specialist, Information Technology Services, 35 years

Robert Walter, Manager, Parks Operations, Operations, 30 years

Kathryn Barker, Executive Assistant to the CAO, CAO's Office, 25 years

Stuart Wardle, Waterworks Operator II, Environmental Services, 25 years

Robert Bell, Facility Maintenance and Lifecycle Coordinator, Asset Management, 20 years

Stephen Squires, Sign Technician, Operations, 20 years

George McLellan, Facility Operator I, Markham Village C.C., Recreation Services, 15 years

Alan Nicholson, Waterworks Operator II, Environmental Services, 15 years

Stephen Willdig, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 15 years

Murray Boyce, Senior Project Coordinator, Policy & Special Projects, Planning & Urban Design,         10 years

George Duncan, Senior Planner, Planning & Urban Design, 10 years

Andrew Hubbard, Provincial Offences Officer II, Legislative Services, 10 years

Jeffrey Rahim, Provincial Offences Officer II, Legislative Services, 10 years

Christine Aguila-Wong, Assistant to Council/Committee, Clerks Department, 5 years

Fraser Anderson, Fitness Counsellor, Recreation Services, 5 years

Roseller Corcuera, Waterworks Technician, Environmental Services, 5 years

Peter Englezakos, Small Engine/Equipment Technician, Operations, 5 years

Daniel Epton, Graphics Coordinator, Communications & Community Relations, 5 years

Dennis Flaherty, Director, Corporate Communications & Community Relations,            Communications & Community Relations, 5 years

Scott Grieve, Parks Development Coordinator, Planning & Urban Design, 5 years

Abdullah Hossain, Senior Environmental Engineer, Asset Management, 5 years

Karen Liu, Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Services, 5 years

Michelle Perry, Letters of Credit Administrator, Financial Services, 5 years

John Puopolo, Facility Operator I, Recreation Services, 5 years

Shaqir Saraci, Maintenance Assistant, Recreation Services, 5 years

Colin Service, Manager, Recreation Services, 5 years

Elisabeth Silva Stewart, Senior Planner, Planning & Urban Design, 5 years

Sepideh Majdi, Senior Special Project Engineer, Engineering, 3 years

Fahida Hanif, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, 3 years

Peter Horvath, Waterworks Supervisor, Environmental Services, 3 years

Francesco Pizzulo, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years

Stephen Plese, Sweeper Operator, Operations, 3 years

Eric Sherbert, Assistant Town Solicitor, Legal Services, 3 years

Arno Zhang, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology Services, 3 years

 


 

2.         REVISED GRADUATED APPROACH TO
            PARKLAND DEDICATION FOR HIGHER
            DENSITY DEVELOPMENTS (10.0)

            Presentation

 

This presentation relates to agenda item # 14, the recommendation report, “Review of Parkland Dedication By-Law, Policies and Practices”. The Committee consented to bring the report forward following the presentation.

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided a brief summary of the Parkland Dedication review.

 

Ron Palmer of The Planning Partnership, consultant for the City, gave a presentation entitled "Revised Graduated Approach to Parkland Dedication for Higher Density Developments” and explained the rationale for the recommended approach. The consultant has concluded that Markham’s proposed alternative standard is considered to be the most equitable and consistent approach in comparison to other jurisdictions and approaches. It will responds to the impacts of density and household size.

 

The Committee discussed the availability of affordable land within Markham.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That the presentation provided by Mr. Ron Palmer, The Planning Partnership entitled "Revised Graduated Approach to Parkland Dedication for Higher Density Developments" be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         SITE PLAN APPLICATION
            YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
            PROPOSED CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
            388 WHITE'S HILL AVENUE (SC 13-113269) (10.6)

            Memo

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, explained that the site plan application for a proposed Catholic elementary school can proceed during the summer months with delegated approval authority to the Director of Planning and Urban Design.

 

Claudio Cellucci, IBI Group, and Bryce Eldridge, Superintendent of Plant, Capital and Facilities Renewal and Mario Covatta, Manager of Construction Services, representing the York Catholic District School Board, made a presentation of the proposal details. They provided a project overview and displayed renderings and site plan details. The school will replace St. Joseph school and is scheduled to open in September, 2014.

 

The Committee discussed the use of portable classrooms, roof solar energy, zero waste policy,  traffic management issues and drop-off routes, the catchment area and transportation zone policy, disposition of St. Joseph school lands, bird strike mitigation with respect to window design, storm water management, parking capacity, and mixed use buildings.  

 

It was suggested that future School Board applications be reviewed by the School Board Liaison Committee.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the Memorandum dated June 11, 2013, entitled “York Catholic District School Board, Proposed Catholic Elementary School, 388 White’s Hill Avenue, File Number SC 13-113269”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the presentation by Claudio Cellucci, Architect with IBI Group Architects, regarding a proposed Catholic elementary school submitted by the York Catholic District School Board at 388 White’s Hill Avenue, be received; and,

 

3)         That site plan approval, as it relates to a site plan control application for a proposed Catholic elementary school submitted by the York Catholic District School Board at 388 White’s Hill Avenue (File No. SC 13-113269), be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and further,

 

4)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 21, 2013, Part A and B (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held

May 21, 2013, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 


 

5.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- May 21, 2013 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held May 21, 2013, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

6.         CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
            COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
            - April 18, 2013 (16.34)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held

April 18, 2013, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         MARKHAM SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
            (OUTDOOR PATIOS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
            ALONG MAIN STREET MARKHAM)
            - May 29, 2013 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

This item relates to the staff memorandum listed as agenda item #15.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee (Outdoor Patios on the Public Right of Way along Main Street Markham) meeting held May 29, 2013, be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 


 

8.         PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES
             -
KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (WEST VILLAGE) ANGUS GLEN
            May 16, 2013 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

This item relates to the staff report listed as agenda item #17.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Public Information Meeting - Kylemore Communities (West Village) Angus Glen held May 16, 2013, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

9.         181-S-13 SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
            PARK WEST - DESIGN CONSULTANT (6.3)

            Report  Appendix A  Appendix B

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report entitled “South Unionville Community Park West - Design Consultant” be received; and,

 

2)         That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7.1 (h) which states; “where it is necessary or in the best interests of the City to acquire…Professional Services from a preferred supplier or from a supplier who has a proven track record with the City in terms of pricing, quality and service.”; and,

 

3)         That the award for the South Unionville Community Park West – Design be awarded to Baker Turner Inc. to provide full service landscape architectural consulting services for the South Unionville Community Park West: design; working drawings,  tender documents; contract administration and warranty in accordance with the scope of work outlined in Attachment ‘B” to an upset limit of $100,000 inclusive of HST, capital administration fees, prime consulting fees, sub-consultant fees and a surveying/geo-technical allowance; and,

 

4)         That the award be funded from Development Charges in the amount of $90,000 (90%) and the Capital Contingency Account $10,000 (10%); and,

 

5)         That a new 2013 Urban Design capital project be established for this project; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

10.       COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT AND
            SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS
            FOR HERITAGE DISTRICTS 2013 (16.11)

            Report

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement and Signage Replacement Grant Programs for Heritage Districts 2013” dated June 11, 2013 be received; and,

 

2)         That the identified applications for the Commercial Façade and Signage  Improvement Grant Programs be approved, provided that the applicants comply with the eligibility requirements of the programs; and,

 

3)         That 5 George St. receive $6,497.50 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program; and,

 

4)         That 40 Main St. N. receive $4,999.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program, provided that the grant request is supported by Heritage Markham; and,

 

5)         That 48 Main St. N. receive $3,248.75 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program; and,

 

6)         That 69 Main St. N. receive $4,999.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program, provided the applicant removes any existing illegal and inappropriate signage on the building and property; and,

 

7)         That 369 Main St. N. receive $10,000.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program, provided that a final inspection of the completed building determines that there are no significant deviations of deficiencies from the approved Site Plan and Building Permit drawings; and,

 

8)         That 19 Parkway Avenue receive $1,000.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Signage Replacement Grant Program, provided that the grant request is supported by Heritage Markham; and,

 

9)         That the total grants of $30,744.25 be funded through the Heritage Façade Improvement/Sign Replacement Project Account 620 101 5699 13002 (which has a budget of $50,000.00) in the amount of $30,744.25; and further,

 

10)       That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

11.       DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY
            GRANT APPLICATIONS – 2013 (16.11)

            Report

 

The Committee received an update from staff amending clause 2) 11.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the staff report dated June 11, 2013 entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2013”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2013 be approved in the amounts noted  for the following properties, totaling $43,708.73, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program;

1.      33 Joseph St. Markham Village- $5,000.00 for the restoration of the historic wooden exterior and windows;

2.      370 Main St. N. Markham Village-$2,185.49 for the production of two historically appropriate picture windows and front door;

3.      6 Water St. Markham Village-$3,391.13 for the production of a historically appropriate front porch, front window, and wooden louvred shutters;

4.      8 Water St. Markham Village-$3,391.13 for the production of a historically appropriate front porch, front window, and wooden louvred shutters;

5.      14 John St. Thornhill-$3,162.50 for repainting the exterior in documented original  colours and repairs to the stone foundation;

6.      25 John St. Thornhill-$2,471.88 for the re-use of historic brick salvaged from the east wall of the house to be used on the new addition; 

7.      118 Main St. Unionville-$5,000.00 for re-painting the house in documented original colours and the production of historically appropriate wooden storm windows, provided that satellite dishes currently mounted on the exterior are relocated to a more discreet location on the house or somewhere else on the property;

8.      116 Pavillion St. Unionville-$5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate wooden soffits and a historically appropriate wooden veranda ceiling;

9.      527 William Forster Road Cornell-$5,000.00 for the production of historically appropriate wooden louvred shutters, and the reconstruction of missing gable end chimneys;

10.    2665 Bur Oak Ave. Cornell- $2,106.60 for the re-conditioning of the historic wooden windows, and production of historically appropriate storm windows;

11.    36 Church St. Markham Village - $3,305.25 for the re-construction and repair of the existing historic front veranda;

12.    22 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates-$2,000.00 for the painting the exterior in documented original colours;

13.    5000 Steeles Ave. E. The Ebenezer United Church-$5,000.00 for the restoration of the masonry walls and buttresses of the west side of the building; and,


 

3)         That the requested grant for $5,000.00 to construct a new steeple on the Bethesda Lutheran Church, at 20 Union St. Unionville, be denied because the proposed work does not meet the eligibility requirements of the Designated Heritage Property Grant program, because the new steeple does not restore, preserve, or replicate an original heritage feature of the building; and,

 

4)         That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account # 620-101-5399-13006 ($30,000.00 available for 2013); and,

 

5)         That the amount of grant assistance recommended for approval, in excess of the $30,000.00 available for 2013 Designated Heritage Property Grant program, be funded through  remaining funds from the 2013 Commercial Façade Improvement/Signage Replacement Grant program Project Fund, #620-101-5699-13002 ($ 19,255.75 remaining); and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            INFRASTRUCTURE ONTARIO
            ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO REMOVE LANDS AT 8416 BAYVIEW AVENUE
            FROM THE PARKWAY BELT WEST PLAN AND
            REVOKE A MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER (MZO)
            (ZA 12 122178) (10.5)

            Report

 

Staff provided a brief overview of the Minister’s Zoning Order.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Infrastructure Ontario, Zoning Amendment Application to remove the lands at 8416 Bayview Avenue from the Parkway Belt West Plan and Revoke a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), File No. ZA 12 122178,” and dated June 11, 2013 be received; and,

 

2)         That the application by Infrastructure Ontario to remove the lands at 8416 Bayview Avenue from the Parkway Belt West Plan and Revoke a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), be endorsed; and,


3)         That the Recommendation Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH); and further,

 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

13.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO
            AMEND THE MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER (MZO)
            TO PERMIT A SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING AT
            4870 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST
            (ZA 12 130474) (10.5)

            Report

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Zoning Amendment Application to amend the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) to permit a single detached dwelling at 4870 Elgin Mills Road East, File No. ZA 12 130474,” and dated June 11, 2013 be received; and,

 

2)         That the application by Donny Chow to amend the  Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) to permit a new single detached dwelling at 4870 Elgin Mills Road East, be endorsed; and,

 

3)         That the Recommendation Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH); and further,

 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

14.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            REVIEW OF PARKLAND DEDICATION BY-LAW,
            POLICIES AND PRACTICES – FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
            PR 11 126647 (10.0)

            Report  Appendix 1  Appendix 2  Appendix 3  Appendix 4  Appendix 5

 

This report relates to the presentation regarding Parkland Dedication, agenda item #2.

 

The Committee received correspondence from Danielle Chin of BILD dated June 10, 2013.

Nick Pileggi of Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Times Group, made a deputation in support of the simple, balanced approach proposed in the staff report and discussed the impacts on Markham Centre and Langstaff areas.

 

Karen Rea spoke in opposition to reduction incentives for higher development.

 

Donna Bush, representing the Markham Village City Ratepayers Association, spoke of the benefits of increasing green space.

 

The Committee discussed the example of Langstaff with respect to achieving a reasonable balance of green space and buildable land within intensified areas.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the correspondence from Danielle Chin of BILD dated June 10, 2013 be received; and,

 

2)         That the deputations by Nick Pileggi; Karen Rea; and Donna Bush representing the Markham Village City Ratepayers Association, regarding Parkland Dedication, be received; and,

 

3)         That the Report entitled “Review of Parkland Dedication By-law, Policies and Practices – Final Recommendations – PR 11 126647”, be received; and,

 

4)         That the Presentation by The Planning Partnership entitled “Revised Graduated Approach to Parkland Dedication for Higher Density Developments” dated June 11, 2013, be received; and,

 

5)         That the Final Report from The Planning Partnership entitled `City of Markham Review of Parkland Dedication By-law, Policies and Practices, May 2013’, be received, and that it be utilized to provide guidance to Staff and Council in matters involving parkland dedication; and,

 

6)         That the proposed Official Plan policies respecting “Parkland Dedication” and “Parks and Open Space Classification”, attached as Appendix 2 to this Report, be received for inclusion in the final Official Plan; and,

 

7)         That the draft Parkland Dedication By-law attached as Appendix 3 to this Report, including the recommended parkland dedication reduction incentive for higher density development in intensification areas, be endorsed; and,

 

8)         That Staff be directed to bring a final Parkland Dedication By-law forward for Council approval; and further,

 

9)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 

CARRIED

 


 

15.       UPDATE ON OUTDOOR PATIOS
            ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
            ALONG MAIN STREET MARKHAM FOLLOWING
            REVIEW BY THE MARKHAM SUBCOMMITTEE
(10.0)

            Memo  Subcommittee Minutes

 

This item relates to the minutes of the Markham Sub-committee Meeting held May 29, 2013, listed as agenda item #7.

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided a summary of the discussion at the Markham Sub-committee and the recommendation.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

1)         That the memorandum dated June 11, 2013, entitled “Update on outdoor patios on the public right of way along Main Street Markham following review by the Markham Subcommittee”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve the attached Table 1, which reflects the Subcommittee recommendations relating to which patio type is considered appropriate for each business that has requested a patio, subject to formal review and approval by staff in accordance with regulations contained in the future Road Occupancy By-law and accompanying design guidelines.

CARRIED

 

 

16.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            NORMAN AND MARY DRUDGE
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            TO FACILITATE A 59.5 METRE HIGH MONOPOLE
            STYLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER WITHIN A
            100 SQUARE METRE EQUIPMENT COMPOUND
            AT 5474 19TH AVENUE

            (SC 12 120598) (10.6)

            Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, introduced the application for a telecommunications tower at 5474 19th Avenue, and briefly reviewed the telecommunications policy.

 

Councillor Carolina Moretti advised that a Community Information Meeting had been held, and that the applicant is continuing to cooperate in resolving issues relating to relocation of the tower, eliminating the flag, and paint colour.


 

Johnpaul Loiacono, Planner, Biglieri Group Ltd. was in attendance to respond to any questions on behalf of the applicant.

 

Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report dated June 11, 2013, entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Norman and Mary Drudge, Application for Site Plan Approval to facilitate a 59.5 metre high monopole style telecommunications tower within a 100 square metre equipment compound at 5474 19th Avenue, File No: SC 12 120598”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the presentation by Johnpaul Loiacono, Planner with the Biglieri Group Ltd., regarding the proposed telecommunications tower, be received; and,

 

3)         That the application for site plan approval be approved, subject to conditions of Site Plan Approval as identified in Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and,

 

4)         That Industry Canada be advised in writing, of this approval (concurrence), and that this approval is with respect to this location only; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

17.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (WEST VILLAGE) LTD.
            9 AND 15 STOLLERY POND CRESCENT
            ANGUS GLEN WEST VILLAGE
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT PHASE 1
            OF A RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT
            (SC 12 109301) (10.6)

            Report

 

This item relates to the minutes of the Public Information Meeting held on May 16, 2013, listed as agenda item # 8.

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, briefly explained the Phase One site plan application for the six storey building. A recommendation report on Phase Two and the eight storey building will come forward in the fall. Further public consultation will be at the direction of the ward councillor.

 

Signe Liesk of Cassels Brock, representing the applicant, was in attendance.

 

 

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

1)         That the report dated June 11, 2013, entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Kylemore Communities (West Village) Ltd.,  9 and 15 Stollery Pond Crescent,  Angus Glen West Village, Application for Site Plan Approval to permit Phase 1 of a residential apartment condominium development, File No.: SC 12 109301”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the application submitted by Kylemore Communities (West Village) Ltd. for site plan approval be endorsed in principle for Phase 1, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix “A”; and,

 

3)         That site plan approval for Phase 1 be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement.  Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director or designate  has signed the plans; and,

 

4)         That the site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

5)         That servicing allocation for a population of 131.66 persons (58 apartment units) be granted to Kylemore Communities for Phase 1from the City of Markham 2013 Servicing Allocation distribution in accordance with the Region of York’s “Sustainable Development Through LEED” program; and,

 

6)         That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and further,

 

7)         That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

 

CARRIED

 


 

18.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            1232548 ALBERTA INC.
            REVISED
ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO PERMIT 5 DETACHED DWELLINGS AND
            THE RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING HERITAGE DWELLING
            AT 6750 14TH AVENUE, 7784 9TH LINE AND 7790 9TH LINE
            (
ZA 11 112570) (10.5)

            Report

 

Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 1232548 Alberta Inc., Revised Zoning Amendment Application to permit 5 detached dwellings and the relocation of an existing Heritage dwelling at 6750 14th Avenue, 7784 and 7790 9th Line, File No. ZA 11 112570,” dated June 11, 2013 be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on October 25, 2011, regarding the Zoning Amendment Application  be received; and,

 

3)         That the revised application by 1232548 Alberta Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 194-82, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ , be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,

 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

19.       TENDER AWARD OF 081-T-13 ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION OF MAIN STREET MARKHAM
FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO BULLOCK DRIVE (7.12 & 5.10)

            Report  Attachments

 

Diane Kobelansky of the Markham Village BIA made a deputation to request the Committee support the necessary funding to complete the streetscaping project from Highway 7 to Bullock Drive, consider the historic value of Main Street Markham and the impact of the reconstruction on Main Street businesses. Ms. Kobelansky supports Option 1 in the staff report.

 

Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, discussed the financial aspects, options, available funding, and the proposed parking restrictions and information campaign. A meeting is scheduled with stakeholders on June 26 to review and finalize plans for the chosen option. A funding shortfall of $957,749 was identified.

Ward 5 Councillor Colin Campbell thanked everyone for working on this project and supported Option 1. The Councillor noted the parking restriction map and suggested signage to divert needless traffic.

 

Ward 4 Councillor Carolina Moretti supported Option 1 and questioned funding options. The Councillor suggested coloured concrete that resembles interlocking brick be considered as an alternative to interlock, due to maintenance issues.

 

The Committee noted the discrepancy between the bid prices, and staff noted that it may be due to the complexity of the project. A bond will be provided to ensure completion, and a healthy contingency fund is included.

 

The Committee discussed funding options at length to address the current shortfall. Staff noted that the option for a City-wide tax increase will result in $1.80 per household for the next 5 years. Staff was directed to report back with funding  options for this and other projects using the gas tax funds and other sources. The Committee generally supported expansion of the project to 16th Avenue, pending resolution of additional funding requirements.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

1)         That the deputation by Diane Kobelansky of the Markham Village BIA be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Tender Award of 081-T-13 Road Reconstruction of Main Street Markham From Highway 7 To Bullock Drive” be received; and,

 

3)         That Council endorse Option 1 as the preferred option as it relates to the funding shortfall for the project: Maintain streetscaping level and obtain additional funding from sources to be determined; and

 

a.       That the contract for “Tender Award of 081-T-13 Road Reconstruction of Main Street Markham From Highway 7 To Bullock Drive” be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced bidder, Four Seasons Site Development in the amount of $3,104,887.38, inclusive of HST; and,

 

b.       That a contingency amount of $465,733.11 (15%), inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

 

4)         That the following recommendations be approved:

 

a)       That Staff be authorized to award the contract for the Contract Administration and Inspection Service to Municipal Engineering Services in the amount of $176,009.18, inclusive of HST, in accordance with Part II (7)(1)(h) of the Purchasing By-law; and,

 

b)      That Staff be authorized to award the contingency in the amount of $17,600.92 (10%), inclusive of HST, to cover potential costs related to Contract Administration and Inspection Services and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

 

c)       That Staff be authorized to award, if necessary, a contract for the Construction Design Review Services  to Morrison Hershfield in the amount of $15,264.00, inclusive of HST, to cover Engineering and Urban Design drawing revisions required during construction; and,

 

d)      That an allowance of $96,672.00, inclusive of HST, be authorized for a PO (PD 11169) increase request from Morrison Hershfield for additional detailed design fees related to multiple streetscaping revisions, additional public meetings, etc., related to this project and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to finalize the Purchase Order increase request; and,

 

e)       That Staff be authorized to award the contract for the Pre and Post Construction Inspection Services to OZA Inspections Limited in the amount of $35,616.00, inclusive of HST, in accordance with Part II (7)(1)(h) of the Purchasing By-law; and,

 

f)       That the Engineering Department Capital Administration Fee in the amount of $175,536.00, inclusive of HST, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Admin Fees); and,

 

g)       That the project costs be funded from the following Capital Accounts:

 

i.     083-5350-11079-005 (Main Street Markham reconstruction);

ii.     083-5350-12048-005 (Main Street Markham reconstruction);

iii.    083-5350-13036-005 (Main Street Markham Streetscaping);

iv.    058-6150-12403-005 (Storm Sewer Upgrade – Main Street Markham);

v.    058-6150-12328-005 (Watermain Construction & Replacement Program); and

vi.    053-6150-12334-005 (Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade Program).

 

          as outlined under the “Financial Consideration and Template” section of this report; and,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized to restrict Main Street Markham, from Highway 7 to Bullock Drive to one (1) southbound lane as required, from July 1, 2013 to November 29, 2013, or as required by the Director of Engineering, to facilitate the proposed roadway and streetscaping improvements; and,


 

6)         That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-Law 2005-188, permanently restricting parking, be amended by including both sides of Water Street, from Wilson Street to Robinson Street, both sides of Centre Street, between Main Street and Jerman Street, and portions of Main Street Markham, between Highway 7 and Bullock Drive starting July 1, 2013; and,

 

7)         That the existing parking in front of 85 Main Street be maintained on a trial basis, provided that the parking spaces are constructed with a rolled curb and Staff monitor the area for any safety issues (in the event of which the parking spaces will be removed); and,

 

8)         That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon the installation of the signs; and,

 

9)         That a 10-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along Main Street Markham between Highway 7 and Bullock Drive; and,

 

10)       That the Director of Engineering be authorized to finalize and implement the traffic and pedestrian  management plan in consultation with the two (2) local Ward Councillors,  the Region of York, the Operations Department, the Fire and Emergency Services Department, and the Project Liaison Committee; and,

 

11)       That a maximum allowance of $33,580.80, inclusive of HST, be authorized to implement the draft 2013 Marketing Plan subject to the conditions specified in this report; and,

 

12)       That Capital Project 13034 ($1.44 million) for Main Street Markham Storm Sewer Upgrade, from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue and Hwy 48, Bullock to 16th Avenue portion of Capital Project 13701 ($1.491 million), be deferred pending Council prioritization of gas tax funded projects; and,

 

13)       That the Engineering Department 2013 Capital Account 13036 be increased in the amount of $525,000, inclusive of HST, and is to be funded from Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve; and further,

 

14)       That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 


20.       SUNNY FOODMART - 7700 MARKHAM ROAD
            EXEMPTION UNDER THE RETAIL BUSINESS HOLIDAYS ACT (10.16)

            Correspondence

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the correspondence from Yong Li, VP Director, Sunny Foodmart requesting the City of Markham's support with respect to an application made to the Regional Municipality of York for exemption at 7700 Markham Road under the Retail Business Holidays Act, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Region of York be advised that the City of Markham supports and endorsed the request of Sunny Foodmart for exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act for the location at 7700 Markham Road.

CARRIED

 

 

 

21.       NEW BUSINESS
            RENAMING OF HIGHWAY 7 (10.14)

 

The Committee consented to new business with a 2/3 vote.

 

Regional Councillor Jim Jones requested direction from the Committee regarding the proposed name change for Highway 7 being discussed at the Regional Transportation Committee meeting on June 12. The Committee indicated a preference for the name to remain Highway 7, with the priority that the name be consistent across Markham and other jurisdictions. It was noted that public consultation had previously been held on this issue.

 

Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu 

 

That the Region of York be advised that the City of Markham recommends that the name of Highway 7 remain unchanged.

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.

 

 

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