OCTOBER
20, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 29
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
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
B. Librecz, Commissioner of
Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
J. Streisfield, Assistant
Town Solicitor
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
R. Kendall, Manager, Central
District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:06 AM in the Council Chambers with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Sandy Chan, Payroll & Benefits Administrator, Administration Centre,
15 years
Donna Hsieh,
Circulation Clerk, Unionville Library, 10 years
Andrea Cecchetto, Branch Manager, Markham Village Library, 5 years
Hilary Huffman, Branch Manager, Unionville Library, 5 years
Chris Sheehy, Branch Librarian, Markham Village Library, 5 years
Sandra Manson-Hing, Virtual Services & Subscriptions Assistant,
Administration Centre, 3 years
Scott Heaslip, Senior Project Coordinator, East, Planning & Urban
Design, 25 years
Greg Lees, Provincial Offences Officer II, Clerk's Department,
By-Law & Licensing
Division, 20 years
Doreen Drimmel, Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources, 15 years
Jacqueline Dyson, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency
Services, 15 years
Linda Canton-Yuen, Provincial Offences Officer I, Clerk's Department,
By-Law & Licensing Division, 10 years
Debbie Reeves, Administrative Assistant, Fire & Emergency Services,
10 years
Sandra Tam, Manager, Small Business Enterprise Centre, Economic
Development, 5 years
Diogo Oliveira, Waterworks Supervisor, Operations Department -
Waterworks Division, 5 years
Carrie Kumabe Colangelo, Acting Culture Coordinator, Culture, 5 years
Antonietta Rescigno, Customer Service Representative, Recreation
Services, Centennial
Community Centre, 5 years
Brian Stokes, Facility Operator II, Recreation Services, Centennial
Community Centre, 5 years
Ken Thibeault, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years
Sherif Samaan, Senior Development Engineer, Engineering, 3 years
2. DEPUTATIONS - APPEAL OF LAND SEVERANCE
DEMOLITION AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
(OMB)
60 ROUGE STREET, MARKHAM
VILLAGE (8.0)
Mr. Martin Buckingham, Vinegar Hill Ratepayers
Association (VHRPA) addressed the Committee regarding the scheduled Ontario Municipal
Board (OMB) hearing for 60 Rouge Street, Markham Village, requesting that the
builder present a plan that demonstrates reasonable concessions toward the
concerns of the VHRPA. The VHRPA is
suggesting that the proposed height and building massing be reduced.
Mr. De Souza, 58
Rouge Street, addressed the Committee with respect
to the scheduled (OMB) hearing for 60 Rouge Street,
Markham Village, stating concerns. His concerns include: the proposed setback, size and height of the
new dwellings. Mr. De Souza felt the
proposed new houses will be out of character in the existing
neighbourhood.
Mr. Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning, addressed the Committee to provide further details with respect to
the changes that have been incorporated in the two proposed new dwellings at 60
Rouge Street.
Mr. George Duncan, Heritage Planner, presented the Committee with
drawings stating that the applicant has agreed to changes to the height, length
and side yard setbacks in an effort to address concerns of area residents. Mr. Duncan indicated that the dwellings are
now in conformity with the Zoning By-law.
There was discussion regarding the option
to have one lot fronting on Rouge Street and one lot fronting on Nelson Street
(as currently proposed, and approved by the Committee of Adjustments) and the
option to have both lots fronting on Rouge Street.
Mr. Nick Thalassinos, on behalf of the
applicant, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed two dwellings
at 60 Rouge Street
to clarify some of the issues raised. He
indicated that the current proposed living space for each new dwelling is 2,600
square feet (excluding garage). Mr.
Thalassinos advised the Committee that the plans have been changed three times
to try and address the concerns and issues raised by Mr. De Souza and the
VHRPA.
The Committee noted that the dwellings
are in compliance with zoning standards for the area, and that any further
reduction in size will need to be negotiated between parties.
The Committee requested that the item
be referred directly to the October 27, 2009 Council meeting, to allow time for
further discussion between the parties.
3. DEPUTATIONS
- ROUGE PARK IMPLEMENTATION
TASK FORCE REPORT – SUMMARY OF
COMMENTS
FROM STAKEHOLDERS (10.0)
Ms. Janice Arthurson, 7450
Reesor Road, addressed the Committee regarding the
Rouge Park Implementation Task Force Report, stating her support of private
ownership of residential properties and the comments outlined in the report.
Mr. William Davidge, 7107 Ressor
Road, addressed the Committee with respect to the
Rouge Park Implementation Task Force Report, and spoke in support. He advised the Committee that he has been a
long time renter and is looking forward to an agreement that will provide him
the opportunity to own his home.
Mr. Brian McNamee, 7797 16th
Avenue, addressed the Committee regarding the
Rouge Park Implementation Task Force Report and thanked Council and staff for
bringing this forward. He indicated that
as a tenant it is difficult to make capital investments in the property and
would like to have the opportunity to purchase his home.
Ms. Debra Lapp, 7284 Reesor Road,
addressed the Committee with respect to the Rouge Park Implementation Task
Force Report stating she would like to see the area remain a Heritage Community
to ensure that the houses are preserved.
Ms. Bernadette Manning, 8119
Reesor Road, addressed the Committee regarding the
Rouge Park Implementation Task Force Report, thanking and congratulating the
Town’s Council and staff. She believes
that privatizing these homes will help preserve the Heritage homes.
Mr. Doug Davie, 8294 Durham York Town Line, addressed the Committee
with respect to the Rouge Park Implementation Task Force Report stating his
support. He indicated that he has been a
long time tenant and welcomes the opportunity to purchase his home.
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 6, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held October 6,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- October 6, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held October 6, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 30,
2009 TO AUGUST 31, 2009 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That Committee receive the report
entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of April 30, 2009 to August 31, 2009” 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
7. DELEGATED
APPROVALS REPORT (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the staff report dated October 20, 2009 entitled ‘Delegated
Approvals Report’ be received.
CARRIED
8. 2009
THIRD QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14)
Report Appendix
A
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That
Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for
the third quarter of 2009, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the October
20th, 2009 staff report.
CARRIED
9. THE
BRIDGE – A MARKHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO FACILITATE EXPANSION OF
PLACE OF WORSHIP
USES AT 5430 & 5440 16TH
AVENUE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
(ZA 09 120930) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, The Bridge – A Markham Community Church, Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to facilitate expansion of place of worship uses at 5430 & 5440
16th Avenue, Wismer Commons Community, File Number: ZA 09 120930”, dated October 20, 2009 be
received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZA 09 120930) application submitted by The Bridge – A Markham
Community Church; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. EMBEE
PROPERTIES LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A WIDER RANGE OF
COMMERCIAL USES
AT 8675 MCCOWAN ROAD
(ZA 09-119773) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Embee Properties Limited, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit
a wider range of commercial uses at 8675
McCowan Road, File Number: ZA 09 119773”, dated October 20, 2009 be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 09 119773) application submitted by
Embee Properties Limited; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. PEOPLES
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
245 RENFREW DRIVE
BLOCK 4, PLAN 65M-2409
SOUTH OF 16TH
AVENUE, WEST OF WOODBINE AVE
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT A
PRIVATE SCHOOL AND DAY CARE
WITHIN AN
EXISTING WAREHOUSE BUILDING
(ZA 09 119448 AND SC 09
119478) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Peoples
Christian Academy, 245 Renfrew Drive, Block 4, Plan 65M-2409, South of 16th
Avenue, west of Woodbine Avenue, Applications for a zoning by-law amendment and
site plan approval to permit a private school and day care within an existing
warehouse building, File No.: ZA 09 119448 and SC 09 119478”, dated October 20,
2009 be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the application for a zoning by-law amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. REQUEST
FOR SUPPORT FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF THE ALTONA INN
COUNCIL FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF
UXBRIDGE (16.11)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That as recommended by Heritage
Markham, the Council for the Town of Markham supports the initiatives being
undertaken by the Council of the Township of Uxbridge to protect and preserve
the Altona Inn including its designation and its request to Transport Canada to
re-direct funding into the repair and restoration of the existing buildings on
the Pickering Airport Lands rather than demolishing these local heritage
resources; and,
2) That this resolution be forwarded to the Council for the
Township of Uxbridge and Transport Canada; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. ROUGE
PARK IMPLEMENTATION
TASK FORCE REPORT – SUMMARY OF
COMMENTS
FROM STAKEHOLDERS (10.0)
Report App
A App
B App
C App
D App
E App
F App
G
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
provided the Committee with some background information related to the Rouge
Park Implementation Task Force report.
He pointed out that further changes to the original Task Force
recommendations are outlined in Appendix “A” included in the report.
The Committee suggested that some of the discussions
take place during the in-camera session of this meeting. Ms. Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
confirmed that if the matters to be discussed are related to pending
acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality then it can be discussed
in-camera.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the Rouge Park
Implementation Task Force – Summary of Comments from Stakeholders be referred
to the October 27, 2009 Development
Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
14. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER
PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
93 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
EAST SIDE OF OLD KENNEDY ROAD
NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE
LOGOS BAPTIST CHURCH, MILLIKEN
(16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Mr. Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner, delivered a brief
PowerPoint presentation outlining the basis to preserve buildings that are
identified as a property of cultural heritage value or interest from the early
20th Century period.
Mr. Henry Chiu, Henry Chiu Architect, addressed the
Committee regarding the proposal to designate 93
Old Kennedy Road as a property of cultural
heritage value, stating he is not in support.
Mr. Chu confirmed that a demolition permit has been submitted for this
dwelling.
Mr. George Mah, Logos Baptist Church Milliken,
addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal to designate 93
Old Kennedy Road as a property of cultural
heritage value to elaborate on some other options for Council to consider. He indicated that their preference is
demolition but they are agreeable to offer the building to an interested party for
relocation or to retain the building provided they are permitted to add an
addition to it.
Ms. Marion Matthias, 33
Colbourne Street, addressed the Committee
regarding the proposal to designate 93 Old Kennedy
Road as a property of cultural heritage and stated
her support. She believes that the
Milliken area has very limited heritage dwellings left and that preserving them
is important.
The Committee asked the applicant if he would be
agreeable to withdrawing their application for demolition permit to allow the
Committee an opportunity to review with the applicant the various options for
this site before making a decision within the period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act.
The applicant agreed to withdraw their application for demolition permit
for 93 Old Kennedy Road. The Committee discussed referring this
application to the October 27, 2009
Council meeting.
The Committee discussed the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing scheduled for November 3rd and 4th, 2009 for this property. Ms. Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor advised
the Committee that the applicant has appealed the conditions related to the
minor variance application. She
confirmed that although one of the conditions is the retention of this dwelling
, regardless of the OMB’s decision, a demolition permit is still required to
allow the building to be demolished.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the recommendation of Heritage Markham, that
93 Old Kennedy Road be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, be referred to the
October 27, 2009 Council meeting.
CARRIED
15. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER
PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
THE JAMES RATTLE HOUSE
73 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
EAST SIDE OF OLD KENNEDY ROAD
NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE
MAIN STREET MILLIKEN AREA (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Mr. Dan McEachen, Jen-Dan Limited, addressed the
Committee regarding the proposal to designate 73
Old Kennedy Road as a property of cultural
heritage value stating concerns. He
indicated that they operate a family business out of this location. Mr. McEachen confirmed that they have applied
for a demolition permit as a result of interested developers approaching them
to purchase their property. He indicated
that the property to the north of theirs will be developed with townhomes and he
is concerned that the future residents will file complaints with the Town due
to the operation of their business which involves early morning operation of
machinery.
The Committee asked Mr. McEachen if he would agree to
withdraw his demolition permit. Mr.
McEachen advised that he is not willing to withdraw his demolition permit at
this time.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the James Rattle
House – 73 Old Kennedy Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
2) 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,
3) 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,
4) 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; and,
5) That Demolition Permit application 09 123178 000 00 DP
requesting the demolition of the house at 73 Old Kennedy Road be refused; and,
6) That Demolition Permit application 09 123178 000 00 DP
requesting the demolition of the accessory building at 73 Old Kennedy Road be
approved; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. LANGSTAFF
AREA
- YORK REGION PLANNING COORDINATION FOR THE
RICHMOND HILL CENTRE/LANGSTAFF
GATEWAY
REGIONAL CENTRE AND PROVINCIAL
URBAN GROWTH CENTRE
INFORMATION REPORT (10.0)
Report Attachment
Committee discussed the need to preserve the heritage
woodlot, storm water management pond and 200 year old Bur Oak tree on lands in
Richmond Hill Centre.
Ms. Matthias, addressed the Committee regarding the Richmond
Hill Centre advising that she is not in support of the Urban Strategies
suggestions. She feels the preservation
of the heritage woodlot, storm water pond and 200 year old Bur Oak tree is
essential. Ms. Matthias suggested having
the heritage woodlot named after the late Markham Councillor Doreen Quirk.
Committee discussed the merit of the Calthorpe Master
Plan for Langstaff lands, and the need to have the Plan reflected in the larger
planning study.
There was discussion related to the Regional Macro
Transportation Analysis which will address the Langstaff Master Plan.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report entitled “Langstaff Area - York Region
Planning Coordination for the Richmond Hill Centre/Langstaff Gateway Regional
Centre and Provincial Urban Growth Centre Information Report” be received; and,
2) That Markham staff continue to work with York Region,
Richmond Hill, Vaughan and agency staff through this planning coordination
effort; and,
3) That the
Development Services Committee recommends that the Heritage Woodlot,
Storm Water Pond and 200 Year Old Bur Oak tree be preserved in the Richmond
Hill Centre, and that this be forwarded to the Town of Richmond Hill and the
Region of York; and,
4) That Markham
staff include an update about this coordination effort in subsequent staff
reports to Development Services Committee regarding the Langstaff Master Plan
and Secondary Plan process; and further;
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items.
17. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) (f) of
the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter
(12:15PM):
1) Litigation or potential litigation -
Appeal of Land Severance, Demolition and Site Plan Approval to Ontario
Municipal Board (OMB), 60 Rouge Street
2) Solicitor-client privilege - Appeal of
Minor Variance Conditions (A/11/09 and A/18/09) to the Ontario Municipal Board
(OMB), 93 and 133 Old Kennedy Road
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (1:05 PM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee
meeting adjourned at 1:05 PM.