DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2012,
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 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 B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Sabrina Bordone, Planner
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Liz Wimmer, Senior Environmental
Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:10 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor Alan Ho assumed the Chair for
Transportation items, Nos. 11 and 12.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed
an interest with respect to Item # 7, Incoming Applications, the proposed
Telecommunications Tower by 1275095 Ontario Limited at 7 Harlech Court, by nature of a family
member owning a business in the area, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held February
21, 2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held February 21, 2012, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MILNE PATHWAY WORKING GROUP MINUTES
- FEBRUARY 13, 2012 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Milne
Pathway Working Group meeting held February 13, 2012, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
4. YORK REGION 16TH AVENUE
TRUNK SEWER ENHANCEMENT
PROJECTS
– ROBINSON CREEK NORTH PROJECT
(5.10)
Report
The Committee requested a short
presentation be given on this matter at a future Development Services Committee
meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled
“York Region, 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer
Enhancement Projects - Robinson Creek North Project” dated March 6, 2012, be received;
and,
2) That Council endorse the Robinson Creek
North Restoration Project subject to the following:
i) That staff continue to work with the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of York to finalize
the design for the channel restoration and the multi-use pathway, to the
satisfaction of the Town; and,
ii) That the Commissioner of Development
Services and the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute an agreement with the
TRCA and the Region of York, for the works to be done on the Town owned lands
at no expense to the Town, and further
3) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
GENTHORN DEVELOPMENTS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO ADD RESTAURANTS,
COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS TO THE
LIST OF PERMITTED USES AT 5
HILLCROFT DRIVE (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT”, Genthorn
Developments Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to add restaurants,
commercial schools and private schools to the list of permitted uses at 5
Hillcroft Drive, dated March 6, 2012, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application
submitted by Genthorn Developments Inc. to add restaurants, commercial schools
and private schools to the list of permitted uses at 5 Hillcroft Drive; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
The Ward Councillor summarized
the public consultation and the efforts of the Unionville Subcommittee Working
Group to resolve issues of concern.
Staff clarified the approval
authority jurisdictions of the Region and the Province, and the possible
requirement for an Official Plan Amendment. Discussions included the scale and
massing of the proposal with respect to Special Policy Area policies,
intensification policies, and Heritage guidelines. Mediation and appeal options
were also discussed.
The Committee strongly supported
mediation with the applicant at the Town level, prior to the OMB process. Some
members of the Working Group were in attendance and were acknowledged by the
Committee.
The Committee recessed
in-camera.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter:
1) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
That the Development Services Committee rise from
in-camera session (9:55 AM).
CARRIED
The Committee advised that it had received the Town Solicitor’s opinion and
discussed strategies regarding this matter. It was emphasised that the Town
prefers to mediate with the applicant, Tribute (Unionville) Limited, at the
Town level.
Moved by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
1)
That the report titled “Status Update Report, Tribute (Unionville)
Limited, Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use
commercial-residential building at 20 Fred Varley Drive, File No. ZA 11 113101”
be received; and
2)
That Council direct the Town Solicitor and Staff to request mediation at
the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB); and further
3)
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 2, 2011 TO
JANUARY 13, 2012 (10.0)
Report
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed
an interest with respect to Item # 7, Incoming Applications, the proposed Telecommunications Tower by 1275095 Ontario Limited at 7 Harlech
Court, by nature of a family member owning a business in the area, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
The Committee noted the
following matters:
2218942 Ontario Ltd., 9225 9th
Line: Staff were directed to ensure the development occurs in compliance with
the proposal presented to the Committee previously. The Deputy Mayor requested
a copy of the site plan application.
Balwinder and Ravinder Khanna,
23 Princess Street: The Committee discussed the concerns of the residents.
Staff advised that the applicant has revised the plans, however it will still
require a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment.
York Catholic District School
Board, 840 Bur Oak:
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Ward 2 is incorrect.
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Site plan application number SC 11 129769 is duplicated with 1275095
Ontario Limited.
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Expansion of 15 additional parking spaces should take the traffic plan
and ingress/egress into consideration.
Hans Naffaa, 12 Buttonville
Crescent: Ward 2 is incorrect.
1275095 Ontario Limited, 7
Harlech Court: This matter is subject to the Committee approval route.
Mike Moffat, 7 Sabiston Drive:
Staff were directed to ensure drainage issues with the neighbouring property
are resolved.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan
Ho
1) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications for the period of “October 2, 2011 to January
13, 2012” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the approval
route outlined in the report; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF DWELLINGS
23 PRINCESS ST. AND 59 ROUGE
ST.
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(FORMERLY CALLED 23 PRINCESS
STREET AND 59 ROUGE STREET,
MARKHAM VILLAGE, REQUEST FOR
DEMOLITION OF DWELLINGS)
(10.13 AND 16.11)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of
Dwelling, 23 Princess St. and 59 Rouge St., Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District” dated March 9, 2012, be received; and,
2) That Council has no objection to the demolition of the
dwellings at 23 Princess St. and 59 Rouge St. subject to the following
conditions:
a) The applicant to advertise in the local newspaper the
availability of the dwellings for relocation and/or salvage of materials to
promote diversion of materials from landfill;
b) The applicant or future owner obtain Site Plan Approval for
a new dwelling which complies with the Markham Village Heritage Conservation
District Plan prior to the issuance of a demolition permit;
c) The applicant or future owner work with staff to retain
mature trees on the property; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. TRIBUTARY #5 IMPROVEMENTS – FUNDING
(5.7)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Tributary #5
Improvements – Funding” be received; and,
2) That the budget for the Capital Account #70-5350-11416-005
be increased by $932,324.84 inclusive of HST to be funded from the Townwide
Hard Development Charges Reserve for the following items:
a. Associated cost of Tributary #5 Improvements, at 16 Main
Street in the amount of $832,324.84 inclusive of HST;
b. Additional contingency allowance for this project of
$100,000.00 (from $63,893.82 to $163,893.82) inclusive of HST; and,
3) That upon completion of the Tributary #5 Improvements, any
unused funding be transferred back to the Townwide Hard Development Charge
Reserve; and further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE HERITAGE
DWELLING
23 VICTORIA AVENUE, UNIONVILLE
(16.11)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services, gave a brief introduction to this matter, advising that the
staff recommendation reflects Heritage Markham’s preference that the building
be sited at the original location, to maintain the streetscape.
Nicholas Lisi, the applicant,
displayed photographs illustrating the proximity of the sidewalk and light
standard, and requested approval to move the building back three feet.
The Committee discussed the
policies of the Unionville Heritage Conservation Plan, and reviewed the setbacks
of adjacent houses.
Moved: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
1) That the staff report entitled “Proposed Relocation of the
Heritage Dwelling, 23 Victoria Avenue, Unionville”, dated March 6, 2012, be
received; and,
2) That Council supports the construction of a new foundation
under the heritage portions of the existing house, a maximum of
three feet back from its original location, provided that:
·
The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority provides written confirmation that permitting a new
foundation would not require the existing finished first floor height to be
raised more than 6 inches from its current elevation;
·
The new foundation will have a 4-6
inch rebate designed to permit a veneer of granite fieldstone laid in a
traditional rubble pattern utilizing the stones of the existing foundation;
·
The existing house is temporarily
moved and relocated back onto the new foundation as a complete and original
structural entity, including all the existing structural members such as the
floor joists, floor, wall studs and roof rafters;
·
A Heritage Letter of Credit of
$10,000 (in addition to the standard Site Plan Approval financial security) is secured
as a condition of approval to be released when the dwelling is successfully
placed on its new foundation after the temporary relocation procedure; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. MARKHAM ROAD FROM 16TH AVENUE
TO
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
MUNICIPAL SERVICING (5.10)
Report
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1)
THAT the staff report entitled,
“Markham Road from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Municipal
Servicing” be received; and,
2)
THAT the existing 300mm diameter
sanitary sewer on the East side of
Markham Road from north of Edward Jeffrey’s Avenue northward to approximately
160m south of Major Mackenzie Drive be upgraded with a new larger diameter
sanitary sewer (450mm and 525mm) to accommodate future development within the
area; and,
3)
THAT a new 2012 Engineering
Department capital project be created for the proposed upgrade of the existing
sanitary sewer on Markham Road, from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie
Drive, and Bur Oak Avenue, in the amounts of $900,000.00, inclusive of HST, to
accommodate future development, to be funded the from Town Wide Hard (TWH) DC
reserve, with subsequent recoveries from the future Area Specific Development
Charge (ASDC) reserve, and $100,000.00, for the non-growth portion, inclusive
of HST to be funded from the Non-DC Growth Reserve Fund; and,
4)
THAT the Development Charges
Background Study scheduled to be completed by the spring/summer of 2013,
include an Area Specific Development Charge (ASDC) which shall include the
sanitary sewer upgrade; and further,
5)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 221-R-11-CONSULTING
SERVICES
FOR THE TRIBUTARY #5
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY (5.7)
Report
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, gave a brief overview
of the purpose and location of the project.
The Committee discussed the source of the water flow,
options for relocation, and the Town’s Small Streams Policy. It was suggested
that the creek be named. Staff and interested Committee members will discus
this further, and it will be addressed when staff report back on this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) THAT the report entitled “Award of Proposal
221-R-11-Consulting Services for the Tributary #5 Environmental Assessment
Study”, be received; and,
2) THAT the contract for Tender 221-R-11-Consulting Services
for the “Tributary #5 Environmental Assessment Study” be awarded to the highest
ranked, second lowest priced, bidder, URS Canada Inc., in the amount of
$93,016.78 inclusive of HST; and,
3) THAT that a separate purchase order in the amount of $
15,000.00 inclusive of HST be issued for contingency to cover any additional
consultation costs and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve
the expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) THAT the Engineering Department Project Management fee in
the amount of $12,962.01 inclusive of HST be funded from the Markham Centre
Mobility Hub Account as detailed in this report; and,
5) THAT a new Engineering Department 2012 Capital Budget be
created for this study in the amount of
$120,978.79 inclusive of HST to be funded from the Town Wide Development
Charges; and,
6) THAT the enhancements to the tributary arising from the
Environmental Assessment study be included in the future Development Charge
Bylaw Update; and further,
7) THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 10:40 AM.
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