DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 11, 2013,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
PART A & B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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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
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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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