MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
December
2, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 30
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
B. Librecz, Commissioner of
Community Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:10 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item #5, as
her son lives on Peter Street,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Paul Armstrong, Captain, Fire
& Emergency Services, 30 years
Gord Landon, Regional Councillor, Mayor & Council, 25 years
Ira Davis, Document Control Clerk, Building Standards, 20 years
Frank Scarpitti, Mayor, Mayor & Council, 20 years
Stacy Larkin, Agreement/Administration Clerk, Legal Services, 15 years
Teema Kanji, Senior Planner, Planning & Urban Design, 10 years
Joel Lustig, Director, Financial & Client Services, Financial
Services, 10 years
Graham Beach, Waterworks Operator II, Operations - Waterworks Division,
5 years
Ian Robertson, Arborist, Operations, 5 years
John Webster, Councillor, Ward 5, Mayor & Council, 5 years
Miriam Comerford, Senior Organization Effectiveness Specialist, Human
Resources, 3 years
Stephanie Di Perna, Architectural Plans Examiner I, Building Standards,
3 years
Dale Pollard, Facility Operator II, Recreation Services - Markham
Centennial Centre, 3 years
Peter Solymos, Supervisor, Waterworks, Operations - Waterworks
Division, 3 years
Lisa Valentini, Assistant Town Solicitor, Legal Services, 3 years
2. EAST
PRECINCT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
- DRAFT FINDINGS (10.0)
Mr. George Dark, Partner, Urban Strategies Inc.
delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update with respect to the
developer and transportation agency roundtable discussions.
The Committee thanked staff and Mr. George Dark for
all the work in organizing the industrious roundtable discussion that involved
all the various agencies and stakeholders.
The Committee discussed the importance of maintaining communications
with other levels of government primarily the Province. Mr. Dark is suggesting that the Town create a
mobility hub working reference group that includes representatives from the
transportation agencies, landowners, Town of Markham
staff and Members of Council to ensure the communication continues.
There was discussion with respect to creating a unique
and distinctive community that reflects the values and cultures of the existing
surrounding neigbourhoods.
The Committee discussed the importance of configuring
the lands to permit all feasible types of land uses and development (ie. the
proposed Canadian Sports Institute of Ontario (CSIO), extraordinary employment,
high density residential community and a mobility hub). Staff advised that they will be setting up a
working group. Staff will draft a work
program and schedule for the working group and present it to the Unionville
Subcommittee.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation by Mr. George Dark, Partner,
Urban Strategies Inc. regarding East Precinct Roundtable Discussion - Draft
Findings be received.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 18, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held
November
18, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- November 18, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held November 18, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 12, 2008 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor
G. Landon
Seconded by Regional
Councillor T. Wong
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on November
12, 2008, be
received.
CARRIED
6. KYLEMORE
POST ROAD LIMITED
(VILLAGE GROCER)
APPLICATIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL
PLAN AMENDMENT,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
PERMIT A
COMMERCIAL BUILDING.
4472 AND 4476 16TH
AVENUE
(OP.08-129443, ZA.08-118671
AND SC.08-118753) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the staff report entitled “Preliminary Report:
Kylemore Post Road Limited (Village Grocer) Applications for an Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan application to permit a
commercial building at 4472 and 4476 16th Avenue” (OP. 08-129443,
ZA.08-118671 and SC.08-118753) be received; and,
That a Public Meeting be held to consider Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP. 08-129443, ZA. 08-118671) submitted by
Kylemore Post Road Limited (Village Grocer); and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. PROPOSED
WINTER ENVIRONMENTAL
ART EVENT FOR 2009 (6.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That
the report to Development Service Committee dated December 2, 2008
entitled “Proposed Winter Environmental Art Event for 2009” be
received; and,
That
staff and the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee undertake a “Winter
Environmental Art Event” in February 2009 at Toogood Pond; and,
That
funding to a maximum of $20,000 be provided from the existing approved
Planning/Design Capital Account #56-5350-5293-005, “Town Wide Public Art” for
costs associated with administering and implementing the “Winter Environmental
Art Event”; and,
That
staff provide regular updates to Development Services Committee on the status
of the 2009 Winter Environmental Art Event; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. APPLICATION
FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A GAS BAR, CAR WASH, AND
CONVENIENCE STORE WITH A
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY
AT 2801 ELGIN MILLS
ROAD EAST
CLERA HOLDINGS LIMITED
(ZA 08 121296) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Staff report entitled “Application for Zoning By-law Amendment
to permit a gas bar, car wash, and convenience
store with a drive-through facility at 2801 Elgin Mills Road East”, be
received; and,
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning by-law amendment application, (ZA 08 121296) submitted by
Clera Holdings Limited; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. CEDARVALE
MARKHAM INC.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT
CONSISTING OF THREE APARTMENT
BUILDINGS
AND AT-GRADE RETAIL/COMMERCIAL
SPACE.
SOUTH EAST CORNER OF MARKHAM
ROAD (HIGHWAY 48)
AND ANDERSON
AVENUE.
(ZA 05-006325) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report dated December 2, 2008 entitled “Preliminary Report,
Cedarvale Markham Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a
mixed use development consisting of three apartment buildings and at-grade
retail/commercial space at the south east corner of Markham Road (Highway 48)
and Anderson Avenue, File Number ZA
05-006325” be received; and,
That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to
consider the proposed zoning by-law amendment application; and further,
That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. DEMOLITION
PERMIT APPLICATION 08 129283 DP
AND INTENTION TO DESIGNATE
UNDER
PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
SAMUEL WIDEMAN HOUSE
10541 HIGHWAY 48, EMERY
INVESTMENTS (16.11.3 & 10.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That as recommended by Heritage
Markham, Council refuse the demolition permit application for the Samuel
Wideman House at 10541 Highway 48 on the basis of its cultural Heritage
Value or Interest; and,
That Council encourage the owner to repair and
re-tenant the house to ensure its long-term preservation; and,
That Council approve the demolition application for
the barns and sheds on the property; and,
That as recommended by Heritage
Markham, the Samuel Wideman House – 10541 Highway 48 be approved for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as
per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
That if there are no objections to the designation in
accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage
Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council
for adoption; and further,
That if there are any objections in accordance with
the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to
refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board.
CARRIED
11. PROPOSED
REPLICATION OF JOHN MAPES HOUSE
7166 14TH AVENUE
BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS
INC. (16.11)
Report Attachment
Mr. David Stewart, Box Grove Hill Development Inc.,
addressed the Committee regarding the proposal to replicate the John Mapes
House in place of restoring the original building. He summarized the findings of both the
structural engineer and architectural engineer during their assessment of the
building in 2004 advising that the main structure of the building is
failing. Mr. Stewart is suggesting that
the house be disassembled and reassemble the useable portions (windows and
exterior doors) at the new location, rather than moving the house.
Staff advised that if the house is disassembled it
then must be reassembled in compliance with the current day Building Code which
is almost impossible to accomplish. The
Building Code does not treat relocating an existing building in the same
manner.
There was considerable discussion regarding the
Heritage Easement Agreement and Subdivision Agreement relating to the John
Mapes House. The Committee stated
concerns with respect to the owner not fulfilling the requirement outlined in
both the Heritage Easement and Subdivision Agreements.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the proposal by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc.
to replicate the John Mapes House (7166 14th Avenue), be deferred to the December 16, 2008 Council meeting; and,
That staff meet with the
applicant, Council Members of the Heritage Markham Committee
and the Ward 7 Councillor to discuss a more balanced compromise.
CARRIED
12. APPLICATIONS
FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
BY WOODBINE INTERNATIONAL
CENTRE CORPORATION
AND WOODBINE INTERNATIONAL
HOTEL CORPORATION
TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE HOTEL,
RETAIL, CONFERENCE
AND TRADE CENTRE AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
WOODBINE AVENUE AND MARKLAND
STREET
(OP 07 129406 & ZA 07 129420) (10.3,
10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
advised the Committee that staff support the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and
Zoning proposals. A site plan
application has been filed and will be presented separately to the Development
Services Committee at a future date. The
OPA and Zoning Amendments will be brought to Council for adoption once the
Region of York’s comments are received regarding the retail and traffic
studies.
Ms. Kate Cooper,
Bousfields Inc., delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the
proposal for the Woodbine International Centre.
She thanked staff for their assistance in advancing their proposal. Ms. Cooper advised that all the outstanding
study reports have been submitted and reviewed by Town staff. She also advised that they are awaiting
comments from the Region of York with respect to the Market Study. Ms. Cooper indicated that comments were
received from Town staff and the Region of York regarding the Traffic Impact
Study and that their consultants, MMM Group, submitted their response on November 14, 2008.
Mr. Sol Wassermuhl, Page & Steele Inc., delivered a PowerPoint
briefly reviewing the site plan for the proposed Woodbine International Centre
advising the project will be Silver LEED certified. He also advised that the proposal is a
significant distance from the existing residential community that will be
fenced and also include a vegetation buffer.
Mr. David Richardson, MMM Group, addressed the Committee regarding the
Transportation Impact Study advising that they have completed all their
analysis and that the recommendation remains that there is no need for a
staging implementation plan for the Woodbine International Centre proposal. The Committee suggested that Mr. Richardson
include a paragraph in the traffic study report requesting that the Region of
York consider reconfiguration of the traffic light at Markland
Street and Major
Mackenzie Drive, to permit double lefts.
There was discussion regarding the preservation of existing trees,
relocation of trees and replanting. The
Committee suggested that staff confirm the total number of trees being
preserved on site (including tree species and tree caliper), number of trees
relocated and potential tree planting on the adjacent storm water management
property prior to the December 16, 2008 Council meeting.
Mr. Paul Nodwell, OALA, Landscape Architect, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposal for Woodbine International Centre advising that there is
one core area of densely populated tree area (primarily one tree species called
robinia tree) and that there are many invasive weed species that would have to
be removed.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT,
Applications by Woodbine International Centre Corporation and Woodbine
International Hotel Corporation to permit a mixed-use hotel, retail, conference
and trade centre at the northwest corner of Woodbine Avenue and Markland
Street, File Nos: OP 017 129406, ZA 07
129420”, be received; and,
That Town staff, in consultation with the Region of
York, prepare draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments pursuant to the
policies of the Business Corridor Designation and the Region of York Official
Plan, and having regard to the Retail Impact Study by Tate Economic Research
Inc. October 2008; and,
That the applications be approved subject to the draft
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments being presented to Council for
adoption once the Traffic Impact Study has been revised to the satisfaction of
the Director of Engineering and the Region’s Transportation and Works
Department respectively and that Regional staff have completed their review of
the retail study; and,
That the Official Plan Amendment, once finalized and
adopted by Markham Council, be referred to the Region of York for approval; and
further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Attachment
The Committee requested that staff provide a summary regarding the grant
program via e-mail to Members of Council.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the following
applications for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program be approved
subject to the applicants obtaining the necessary approvals, and entering into
Grant Agreements with the Town:
Address Grant
Amount Requested
159 Main St. Unionville $15,000.00
5 George St. Markham $15,000.00
That the requested
grant of up to $15,000.00 to re-roof, paint and remove the asbestos siding from
the north side of 136 Main St. be approved subject to the applicant obtaining
the necessary approvals, entering into a Grant Agreement with the Town, and
provided that Heritage Staff determine that the original siding is incapable of
being restored, and subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary approvals,
and entering into a Grant Agreement with the Town; and,
That the requested
grant of $15,000.00 for the replacement of the existing windows of 96 Markham
Main St. N. be approved provided that:
- the existing windows are donated to a recycling
facility (eg. Habitat for Humanity) to divert them from landfill;
- the replacement windows are single or double hung
wooden windows with true divided lights or exterior adhered muntin bars in
a pattern matching the pane divisions of the historic windows when the
building was originally constructed;
- the applicant obtaining the necessary approvals,
and entering into a Grant Agreement with the Town; and,
That the requested
grant of $15,000.00 to replace the historic wooden windows of 116 Markham Main
St. N. be approved provided that Heritage Staff determine that the existing
windows are structurally incapable of being restored and subject to the
applicant obtaining the necessary approvals, and entering into a Grant
Agreement with the Town; and,
That an amount of
$17,500.00 be pre-approved from the capital budget account (9059) for the
purpose of supporting these 2008 grant requests; and,
That the grants be
funded through the following Development Services Planning Capital Accounts:
$50,000.00
from the 2008 Façade Improvement Program (80-6150-8025-005),
$7,500
from Other Façade Improvement Program years (080 6150 6633 005) and
$17,500.00
from the pre-approved capital budget (9059) Annual top-up of Heritage Façade
Improvement/Sign Replacement; and further,
That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
14. RECOGNITION
OF A CULTURAL HERITAGE
LANDSCAPE VINEGAR HILL
NEIGHBOURHOOD (16.11)
Report
Attachment
Mr. Peter Ross, on behalf of the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers
Association, addressed the Committee regarding the Recognition of a Cultural
Heritage Landscape, Vinegar Hill Neighbourhood, stating their support with
respect to the staff recommendations and thanked staff.
Moved by
Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report
dated December 2, 2008. entitled Recognition of a Cultural Heritage Landscape, Vinegar Hill Neighbourhood, be
received; and,
That Council
advise the Markham Village Conservancy and the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers
Association that the Cultural Heritage Landscape of the Vinegar Hill neighbourhood
will continue to be protected through the policies of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan; and further,
That a copy of
this report be forwarded to the consultant team and advisory committee for the
Main Street Markham Class Environmental Assessment.
CARRIED
15. BIRD-SAFE
BUILDING GUIDELINES (10.0)
Guidelines
Staff advised that the document has been forwarded to the Urban Design
staff who are currently in the process of developing new sustainability guidelines. There will be reference to Bird Friendly
guidelines made through the sustainability guidelines.
The Committee suggested correlating to the Bird Friendly guidelines as
it relates to LEED certification.
Councillor V. Burke thanked John Livey, Chief Administrative Officer,
Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Victoria McGrath, Acting Manager Executive
Operations, Steve Andrews, Director Asset Management and Brenda Librecz,
Commissioner of Community Services for all their assistance relating to the
Bird Friendly Guidelines.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Bird-Safe Building Guidelines published by New York City Audubon
Society Inc. dated May 2007, be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:10 PM