Development Services Committee Minutes
June 11, 2018,
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services
Ron, Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Catherine Jay, Development Manager,
North District
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering
Stacia Muradali, Senior Planner
Graham Seaman, Director,
Sustainability Office
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Joe Li
assumed the Chair for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects item, No.
7.
The Committee recessed from 11:15 to 11:25 a.m.; and
from 12:55 to 1:50 p.m.
The Committee extended congratulations to Councillor Logan Kanapathi on
his election to Provincial Parliament.
DISCLOSURE
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None Declared
1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 28, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held May 28, 2018, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
2. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- May 22, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the
minutes of the Special Development Services Committee meeting held May 22,
2018, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES
- May 22, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
The Committee amended the resolution to Item # 1, to
add reference to acknowledgement of “no vehicular access in and out of their
properties”.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held May 22, 2018, be
confirmed, as amended.
CARRIED
4. PRELIMINARY REPORT
NASCENT/SHER (9704 MCCOWAN)
INC.
C/O THE PLANNING PARTNERSHIP
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT AN EIGHT (8) STOREY
MIXED USE
APARTMENT BUILDING, AND THREE
FOUR (4) STOREY APARTMENT
BUILDINGS AT 9704 MCCOWAN ROAD
FILE NOS. OP 17 174837 AND ZA
17 174837 (WARD 6) (10.3 & 10.5)
Report
A Committee member referred to aerial photographs that
indicate there are many mature trees on the property, and expressed concern for
their protection during construction. Staff confirmed that tree preservation is
taken very seriously and this issue will be addressed.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Nascent/Sher (9704 McCowan)
Inc., C/O The Planning Partnership, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
to permit an eight (8) storey mixed use apartment building, and three four (4)
storey apartment buildings at 9704 McCowan Road, File Nos. OP 17 174837 and ZA
17 174837 (Ward 6)” be received.
CARRIED
5. INFORMATION REPORT
46 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION SC 99
020198
RAVINA CONDO LIVING (10.6)
Report
A Committee member requested that this matter be
deferred to the next Development Services Committee meeting to allow
consultation with interested parties. Concerns were identified regarding the
single access to the site, the proposed construction parking at 16 Water
Street, the narrow width of the driveway, and emergency vehicle access.
Staff advised that this application has been approved
and the report is for information purposes, as requested by the Committee; the
access and turning radius is satisfactory for emergency vehicles, and will not
impact the Wedding Cake property; road closures for festivals is a separate
issue that impacts several properties and could be addressed through a warning
clause in the Condo Declaration and Sale and Purchase Agreement, similar to
other developments.
The Committee noted that the approval is long-standing
and the applicant has been working diligently to resolve issues.
Paul
Cicchini, Chair of the Markham Village BIA, advised that the street
closure issue is ongoing and this development will have the same problem if it
only has a single access. Other concerns included construction and parking
impacts.
Loghman Azar, the Architect for the previous and
current proposals, spoke on behalf of the applicant to outline the extensive
discussions that had occurred with staff, residents, Councillors, and agencies
to achieve site plan approval and address issues, and spoke to the issues of
concern. He confirmed that the number of units has not changed, and agreed to
add the warning clause concerning street closures, if required. In response to
questions regarding the validity of the private agreements with adjacent
property owners concerning construction matters, the City Solicitor would not
comment on legal documents between private parties.
Parking issues during construction will have to be
resolved. The Architect advised that off-site parking would only occur for
about four months and the two levels of underground parking will be constructed
in the first phase to allow construction worker parking on-site, to help
alleviate this problem.
The Committee noted the written submission from St.
Andrews United Church will need to be considered as well.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1)
That the
written submission from John Webster and Don Middleton, representing St.
Andrews United Church, regarding 46 Main Street North, be received; and,
2)
That the
deputation by Paul Cicchini
of the Markham Village
BIA regarding 46 Main Street North, be received; and,
3)
That the staff report titled
“Information Report 46 Main Street North, Markham Village, Site Plan Application
SC 99 020198 Ravina Condo Living”, dated June 11, 2018, be received; and,
4)
That the
local Councillor continue to work with staff and the applicant to resolve
concerns; and further,
5)
That this
matter be deferred to the next Development Services Committee meeting on June
25, 2018.
CARRIED
6. ALFRED READ FARMHOUSE
2780 19th AVENUE (16.11)
Presentation
Graham Seaman, Director, Sustainability Office, provided an update regarding the heritage
asset on the property, reviewing the
previous consideration by the Committee on this matter, and the current
condition and costs of options to demolish, stabilize, full restoration, or
relocation by private owners.
The Committee considered the high cost involved, and
the value of the building and noted that the building could not be used until
the property is developed in the far future. It was suggested that the building
be offered to an interested party for relocation.
Heritage staff referred to the staff report from
December 11, 2017 which recommended that the property be designated under the
Ontario Heritage Act and that relocation not be supported as per the recommendation
of the Heritage Markham Committee and the policies of the new Markham Official
Plan. In response to a question, the
Manager, Heritage Planning confirmed that this is a significant building which
is threatened due to property standard issues and would qualify for relocation
to Heritage Estates, but noting that there are only six lots remaining.
Discussions included the need for a new heritage subdivision.
The Committee requested that the December 11, 2017
report be provided, and that this matter be brought to Council.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That
the presentation titled as “Alfred Read Farmhouse” be received; and,
2) That the Alfred Read Farmhouse be offered to an interested
party for relocation to Markham
Heritage Estates; and further,
3) That this matter be brought to Council on June 26, 2018.
CARRIED
7. RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
THE CADILLAC FAIRVIEW CORPORATION
LTD.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
PERMIT A MOTOR VEHICLE
SALES ESTABLISHMENT AND
ACCESSORY MOTOR VEHICLE
SERVICE STATION AND MOTOR
VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE
MARKVILLE SHOPPING CENTRE
PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5000 HIGHWAY 7
(WARD 3)
FILE NO. SC 18 180894 (10.6)
Report
The Committee suggested more soft-surfacing be
provided to replace the paving, and encouraged the use of native plants and
flowers. A representative of the applicant discussed enhancement to the site
and agreed to consider these requests.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated June 11, 2018 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd., Site plan application to permit
a motor vehicle sales establishment and accessory motor vehicle service station
and motor vehicle repair garage at the northeast corner of the Markville
Shopping Centre property located at 5000 Highway 7 (Ward 3), File No. SC 18
180894” be received; and,
2) That the application for site plan approval (SC 18 180894)
be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;
and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning
and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued following execution of a site
plan agreement. Site Plan approval is
issued only when the Director of Planning or his designate has signed the
plans; and,
4) That this 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 in that period; and further,
5) And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
NATIONAL HOMES (CASTLEMORE
AVE) INC.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
PERMIT
HIGH DENSITY MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT
AND TOWNHOUSES, INCLUDING SOME
LIVE-WORK UNITS
AT THE SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF
MARKHAM ROAD
AND CASTLEMORE AVENUE (WARD 5)
FILE NO: SC 17 160938 (10.6)
Report
Staff provided an overview of this proposal, advising
that the original approved site plan had lapsed.
Billy Tung of KLM Planning Partners, representing the
applicant, gave a presentation to provide details of the proposal. The
Committee commented on pedestrian crossings, built-in storage within the
garages, maneuvering room for garbage trucks, an additional park area at the
north corner, greenspace amenities surrounding the high-rise, and pollinator-friendly
plantings. A Committee member displayed two photographs illustrating the
built-up community, and it was suggested that there should be more room for
trees and landscaping, and less hard surfaces.
Discussions included the practice of extending site
plan approval, and amendments made to this proposal since the original site
plan with respect to density to support transit. A suggestion was made to bring
forward the area concept layout to illustrate the rail-integrated community
design. Staff advised that a Secondary Plan exercise for this area will be
initiated in 2018; however, the current proposal does comply with the existing
Secondary Plan. Staff will be commencing a survey of the transit users at the
GO station, this summer.
In response to suggestions that the development begin
with construction of the high-rise, and that density be maximized, Mr. Tung
advised that marketing research supports the current proposal and phasing,
which meets the zoning provisions.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report dated June 11, 2018 and titled
“Recommendation Report, National Homes (Castlemore Ave) Inc., site plan
application to permit high density mixed use development and townhouses,
including some live-work units, at the south-east corner of Markham Road and
Castlemore Avenue (Ward 5), File No: SC 17 160938”, be received; and,
2) That the site plan application (File No. SC 17 160938)
submitted by National Homes (Castlemore Ave) Inc.to facilitate an 18-storey
mixed use building and 84 townhouses, some with live-work units, be endorsed in
principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That Site Plan Approval (SC 17 160938) be delegated to the
Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; not to be issued prior
to the execution of a site plan agreement; and,
4) That 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 Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 84
townhouses and a maximum of 158 apartment units; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
LOST
A Motion to Reconsider this matter was made later in the meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That the Recommendation Report, National Homes (Castlemore Ave) Inc.,
site plan application to permit high density mixed use development and
townhouses, including some live-work units, at the south-east corner of Markham
Road and Castlemore Avenue (Ward 5), File No: SC 17 160938, be reconsidered
with respect to approval of one part of the site plan, for the 18-storey
high-rise building.
CARRIED by 2/3 vote
Following discussions with the applicant and staff, the Committee
considered approval of one part of the site plan, consisting of the high-rise
building as Phase 1. Mr. Tung noted that the underground parking for the
high-rise encompasses additional lands beyond the building, and the road
network is also pertinent to Phase 1. The Committee indicated acceptance of
incorporating the adjacent 6-unit block into the Phase 1 Plan, to the satisfaction
of staff. The remainder of the site plan will be brought back to the Committee
for approval.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the report dated June 11, 2018 and titled
“Recommendation Report, National Homes (Castlemore Ave) Inc., site plan
application to permit high density mixed use development and townhouses,
including some live-work units, at the south-east corner of Markham Road and
Castlemore Avenue (Ward 5), File No: SC 17 160938”, be received; and,
2) That the site plan application (File No. SC 17 160938)
submitted by National Homes (Castlemore Ave) Inc. be endorsed in principle for Phase 1, consisting of the 18-storey mixed use building and
incorporating the adjacent 6-unit block only, to the satisfaction of staff,
and subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That Site Plan Approval (SC 17 160938) for Phase 1 only be delegated to the Director of Planning
and Urban Design or his designate; not to be issued prior to the execution of a
site plan agreement, it being understood that
nothing in that site plan will preclude the remainder of the site or a portion
of the site to be redeveloped for high density, fronting onto Highway 48; and,
4) That 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 Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 158 apartment units and 6 townhouse units; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. GEOTHERMAL-BASED
COMMUNITY
ENERGY SYSTEM PILOT PROJECT
(WARDS 2 AND 6) (5.0)
Mattamy
Presentation Staff
Presentation Report
Brian Lee,
Director of Engineering, introduced this matter.
Subhi Alsayed, VP,
Sustainable Development, Mattamy Homes, and Graham Seaman, Director,
Sustainability & Asset Management provided presentations regarding the Geothermal-Based
Community Energy System Pilot Project. Mr. Alsayed responded to questions from
the Committee regarding the operation of the proposed energy system. Staff
advised that this concept is the first of its kind in Canada and possibly North
America, and while all stakeholders support this innovative project, there are
many issues to address before implementation.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the presentations by Subhi Alsayed, VP, Sustainable
Development, Mattamy Homes, and Graham Seaman, Director, Sustainability &
Asset Management, regarding the Geothermal-Based Community Energy System Pilot
Project (Wards 2 and 6) be received; and,
2) That the report entitled “Geothermal-Based Community Energy
System Pilot Project (Wards 2 and 6)”, dated June 11, 2018, be received; and,
3) That Staff be directed to continue to negotiate with Mattamy
and Enwave to address outstanding issues; and,
4) That Staff report back on the result of the negotiation,
resolution of issues identified by Staff, and provide comments on the
implementation of community energy system pilot project at a future Development
Services Committee meeting; and,
5) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into
agreements, as necessary, to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative
Office and the City Solicitor, to implement the Pilot Project; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. HOUGHTON BOULEVARD
SEWERS (WARD 4) (5.5)
Report
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, explained
the proposal for Houghton Boulevard sewers. The City Solicitor responded to
questions regarding repayment guarantees.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report entitled “Houghton Boulevard
Sewers (Ward 4)” be received; and,
2) That a
new Engineering capital project be established for the Houghton Boulevard Local
Storm and Sanitary Sewer to be up-fronted from the Life Cycle Replacement and
Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $387,250.00 and that the funds be
recovered from the benefiting property owners with appropriate interest, if
applicable; and,
3) That the
total project costs, including actual construction costs, all the engineering
and related administrative costs by the City, be recovered in accordance with
the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 and the by-law
approved by Council;
and,
4) That subject to the final commitment of at least 4 out of
5 property owners to fund the construction, the City proceed with tendering this
project for construction;
and,
5) That as a result of the tender process,
if the final bid price is more than the estimated costs by 10% ($38,725), the
City will seek further commitment of the revised costs from a minimum of 4 out
of 5 owners; and,
6) That the necessary By-law to levy the
associated cost by property be prepared in accordance with the requirements of
Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 and be forwarded to Council for adoption
when the final cost of the project has been determined; and,
7) That property owners be allowed to have
the option to pay the full amount of their allocated project costs at the time
of the completion of work or in installments over 10 years on their tax bill
with interest; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. AWARD OF CONTRACT
025-T-18
ROUGE VALLEY TRAIL AND
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
FROM MARKHAM ROAD TO TUCLOR
LANE
AND FROM 14TH AVE.
TO TREELINE COURT - PHASE 4A
(WARDS 4 & 7) (5.0 &
7.12)
Report
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report entitled “Award of Contract 025-T-18 Rouge
Valley Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Construction from Markham Road to Tuclor
Lane and from 14th Ave. to Treeline Court - Phase 4A (Wards 4 &
7)” be received; and,
2) That the contract for the Rouge Valley Trail and Pedestrian
Bridge Construction from Markham Road to Tuclor Lane and from 14th
Avenue to Treeline Court be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Orin
Contractors Inc. in the amount of $1,227,841.25 inclusive of HST; and,
3) That a contingency in the amount of $98,227.30 (8%),
inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction
requirements 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 construction award be funded from account
083-5350-18049-005 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use Pathway’ in the amount of
$1,326,068.55 ($1,227,841.25 + $98,227.30); and,
5) That a Capital Administration fee in the amount of
$132,455.14, be allocated to project #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use
Pathway, Phase 4’; and,
6) That the Internal Contract Administration fee in the amount
of $79,564.11 be allocated to project #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use
Pathway, Phase 4’; and,
7) That the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
permit / archaeological fees in the amount of $20,000 be funded from project
#18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use Pathway, Phase 4’; and,
8) That the total cost for the project in the amount of $1,558,087.80
inclusive of HST ($1,227,841.25 + $98,227.30 + $132,455.14 + $79,564.11
+$20,000.00) be funded from capital project #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trail
Multi-Use Pathway, Phase 4’ with an available budget of $1,268,903.16; and,
9) That the budget shortfall of $289,184.64 ($1,558,087.80 -
$1,268,903.16) in capital budget #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trail Multi-Use Pathway,
Phase 4’ be funded from the Development Charges Reserve in the amount of
$187,970.02 and from the Ramp-Up Reserve in the amount of $101,214.62; and
further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO
TRANSFER OF REVIEW AGREEMENT
WITH THE MINISTRY OF THE
ENVIRONMENT
AND CLIMATE CHANGE (5.0)
Report
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering,
provided an explanation of the revised Review Agreement.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report titled “Authority to
Enter into Transfer of Review Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment
and Climate Change” be received; and,
2) That Council authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to enter into a Transfer of Review Agreement with the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change (“Ministry”); and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Committee acknowledged that today is Councillor
Colin Campbell’s birthday, and wished him all the best.
The Committee commended Councillor Amanda Collucci,
for her courage in running in the recent Provincial election.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 2:12 PM.
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