MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-10-05
Meeting No. 17
PART A - 11:00 a.m. –
Council Chamber
PART B - 1:00 p.m. -
Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
D. Clark, Town Architect
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
L. Wheeler, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 11:10 a.m. without quorum, in the Council Chamber with
Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair. A
quorum was achieved at 11:20 a.m.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
declared
1. MARKHAM
CENTRE, STREET LIGHT STANDARD (10.0) report
Moved by: Councillor John Webster
Seconded by: Councillor Erin Shapero
That the report entitled
“Markham Centre Street Light Standard” be received;
And that the upgraded street
light standard for public streets in Markham Centre be endorsed;
And that staff report back on
the full enhanced streetscape package for Markham Centre to the first
Development Services Committee in November 2004.
CARRIED
2. RETAIL
IMPACT AND URBAN DESIGN STUDIES
HIGHWAY 48 FROM 16TH
AVENUE TO MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
(10.8,
16.0) Weblink
Staff reviewed the
recommendations presented.
Terry LeGrice, 20 Forest Manor
Place, asked for clarification on the objectives of the studies, the time-frame
involved, and the impacts of a potential Interim Control by-law on an
application he may submit for his property at 60 Anderson Road. Staff responded
to his questions.
Committee discussed the
feasibility of Interim Control or another method of ensuring appropriate
development, and of expanding the Business Improvement Area. Legal staff
provided advice on implementing Interim Control.
Amy Pialagitis, owner of Tim
Clark’s Flowers, on behalf of Markham Village BIA, proposed four actions:
1. Prepare a Retail Impact Study
2. Implement a tax levy to help pay for Main
Street improvements
3. Implement Interim Control until the Retail
Impact Study is completed
4. Prepare a Secondary Plan to detail the
requirements of this area
Staff advised that tax and
financial considerations would be included in the course of the study.
Committee directed that
further information be provided at Committee of the Whole on October 12, 2004,
regarding land ownership in the area and servicing constraints.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the deputations by Terry
LeGrice, and Amy Pialagitis on behalf of Markham Village BIA, with concerns
regarding commercial development on Highway 48, north of 16th Avenue,
be received;
And that the staff report
dated October 5, 2004 entitled “Retail Impact and Urban Design Studies– Highway
48 from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive,” be received;
And that staff be authorized to retain John Winter and Associates to
study the potential impact of the anticipated retail development in the study
area on Main Street Markham and other nearby retail areas, and to recommend
appropriate mitigating measures to address any identified detrimental impacts;
And that staff be authorized to retain a qualified retail market
consultant to undertake a peer review of the above referenced study and the
April, 2004 study by John Winter and Associates entitled “Review of Markham’s
Commercial Policies;”
And that staff be authorized to retain
a consultant to undertake an urban design and streetscape study of the study
area;
And that staff be authorized to retain
the aforementioned consultants as provided for in the Town’s purchasing by-law;
And that the projects be approved with
upset limits of:
- commercial impact study - $20,000 (excluding GST);
- peer review of the commercial impact study and the
April, 2004 “Review of Markham’s Commercial Policies” study - $15,000
(excluding GST);
- urban design and landscape study - $25,000 (excluding GST).
And that the projects be funded from
the Development Charges Reserve fund (90%), in the amount of $54,000, and from
Capital Account # 80-5399-3515-005 Markham Village Transition Zone Design
Guideline (10%), in the amount of $6,000.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by
Development Services Committee on October 5, 2004:
3. COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
HIGHWAY 48 FROM 16TH
AVENUE TO MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 29,
2004 MEETING (10.8, 16.0) Minutes
Staff
advised that reports will be coming forward in the next few weeks with respect
to some of the recommendations of the Commercial Policy Review Committee.
Moved by:
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That
the written submission by Mr. S. Ridgley, on behalf of the Markham Village BIA,
regarding the issues surrounding Main Street Markham, be received;
And that the minutes of the Commercial
Policy Review Committee meeting held September 29, 2004, be received.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That
staff initiate an Official Plan Amendment to amend policies in accordance with
the recommendations contained in the commercial policy review conducted by John
Winter Associates Ltd., in order to preserve the planned function of the
Business Corridor Area;
And
that a public meeting be called to consider the proposed Official Plan
Amendment.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Public Meetings be held to consider the two (2) applications for the
developments proposed by Loblaw’s at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive, and Woodbine
Cachet at 2960 16th Avenue.
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM
CENTRE UPDATE (10.8)
Staff provided an update on Markham Centre issues such
as the newsletter, the website, the amenity feature competition, and Financial
and Parking Studies, as well as updates on ongoing activities and applications:
-
YMCA ground breaking was held on
June 14th. The site plan is being finalized.
-
Liberty’s zoning approval has been
finalized, with no appeals being received. The sales centre will be opening
this fall.
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Remington’s zoning approval has
been finalized, with no appeals being received.
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Work has commenced on construction
of Enterprise Boulevard.
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The application for Hilton Suites
Hotel is being processed.
- A Public Meeting will be held for the
Stringbridge/Times application later this fall.
- The Sciberras Road and Riverside Drive
Precinct Plan, held in abeyance pending
resolution
of traffic issues, is now proceeding.
- The
East Precinct Plan, initiated by the Town to address major road patterns,
location of York Region High School, YMCA, and multiple ownership pattern, is
ongoing.
It was noted that the developments are contingent on
servicing allocations being available.
Staff gave a presentation on the proposed Light
Standards for Markham Centre. A report and recommendation are scheduled for
later in the meeting, and a discussion regarding developing a strategy to
retrofit existing streetscape components over time is scheduled for later this
year.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff update regarding Markham Centre issues
be received.
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM
ROAD COMMERCIAL, NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE (10.8)
This presentation preceded a staff report and
recommendation provided later in the meeting. Staff reviewed the background
studies and designation of commercial development on Markham Road, north of 16th
Avenue.
The majority of lands on the west side have recently
been designated for commercial use, while the east side remains light
Industrial, mixed use, and agricultural lands. In December, 2003, John Winter
was retained to study the east side, to review business corridor policies, and
address the lack of local commercial and retail activities. The resulting
report and recommendation were referred to the Commercial Policy Review
Committee in June, 2004. The Committee is recommending that Mr. Winter be
retained to complete a detailed inventory for commercial and retail use in
Markham, to be completed by late 2004. As directed by the CPR Committee, staff
will be reporting on the scope and cost of the retail impact study, and on the
legal implications of an interim control by-law.
Concerns identified at a Public Information meeting
are the scale and amount of land required for the Big Box format, traffic
impacts, the impact on Main Street businesses, and that the proposal is not
transit-supportive. These concerns will be addressed in the proposed retail
impact study.
Committee reviewed the recommendations of the
Commercial Policy Review Committee and the submission to the CPR Committee by
Sid Ridley on behalf of the Markham Village BIA. Discussions involved the
inclusion of Main Street Unionville and other stores along Highway 7 in the
proposed retail impact study, and a peer review of the current and past studies
by John Winter.
Legal staff provided comments regarding the
implementation of an Interim Control By-law.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the staff presentation regarding Markham Road
Commercial, north of 16th Avenue be received.
CARRIED
6. PLACES
OF WORSHIP PARKING STANDARDS (10.8)
Staff gave a presentation on Place of Worship parking
standards, reviewing the origins of the Place of Worship Study, initiated by
Council in 2001 with a consultant team and extensive public input. The Study
resulted in Council's enactment of OPA 115 and amendments to the Parking
Standards, which are now in effect. The Study determined that the most common
problem surrounding Places of Worship is the lack of parking.
Committee reviewed details of the new parking
standards, and discussed alternative parking opportunities, including providing
relief from parking standards through the Committee of Adjustment, subject to
justification by a parking study. On-street parking would be monitored and
restrictions could be enacted if necessary.
Committee requested that a copy of the staff
presentation be provided to the members.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff presentation regarding Places of
Worship parking standards be received.
CARRIED
7. BUR
OAK FIRE STATION (10.0)
Staff gave a presentation on the Bur Oak Fire Station.
Paul MacIntosh of Thomas Brown Architects displayed elevations, floor plans,
and a site plan. Committee discussed TRCA lands and directed that the parking
area be adequately screened by the landscaping. Committee also requested
consideration be given to solar heating or other energy efficient methods.
Staff clarified that site plan approval is not
delegated to staff for this application. Committee endorsed the plans
displayed, and delegated approval of further details to staff.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff presentation regarding the Bur Oak Fire
Station be received;
And that the Site Plan for the Bur
Oak Fire Station be approved, and further details be delegated to Planning
staff.
CARRIED
8. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES (16.39)
- September 15, 2004 Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee
meeting held September 15, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
9. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW
2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That Council be advised that in
accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific
delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of
Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved
applications listed in the report dated, October 5, 2004.
CARRIED
10. REPORT ON
INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 28, 2004 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2004
(10.0) Weblink
Moved by:
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of August 28, 2004 to September 10, 2004” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report, with the exception that the Site Plan applicaion for
Seneca College, File SC 04 024643, be bumped-up to Committee and Council level
approval.
CARRIED
11. 1530633 ONTARIO INC., 38
BUTTONFIELD ROAD
ZONING AMENDMENT TO ADD A
COMMERCIAL FITNESS
CENTRE AND BAKERY TO THE LIST
OF PERMITTED USES
PLAN 65M-2522, BLOCK 167 (ZA
04-024173)(10.5) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the
staff report entitled “Preliminary Report:
38 Buttonfield Road (1530633 Ontario Inc.);
Application for zoning amendment to add a commercial fitness centre and bakery
to the list of permitted uses – Plan 65M-2522, Block 167 (ZA 04-024173)" be
received;
And that
a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by 1530633
Ontario Inc. for the retail/commercial plaza at 38 Buttonfield Road to amend
the existing zoning to add a commercial fitness centre and bakery to the list
of permitted uses.
CARRIED
12. READ-EASTERN CAPITAL,
DOVCOM REALTY INC.
& DANVEST WISMER
INVESTMENTS LTD.,
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAJOR
MACKENZIE DR & MCCOWAN RD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
A GAS BAR, A CAR WASH AND A
FUTURE NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMERCIAL PLAZA (OP 04
025509, ZA 04 018923, SC 04 018004)
(10.3, 10.5) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the applications submitted by Read-Eastern
Capital, Dovcom Realty Inc. & Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd. for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments
to permit a gas bar, a car wash, and a future commercial plaza at the southeast corner of Major Mackenzie
Drive and McCowan Road.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
13. TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
“PLACES TO GROW” – A GROWTH PLAN FOR THE
GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury, dated
September 20, 2004, containing a report providing recommendations relating to
the Province’s Discussion Paper, “Places to Grow”, be received.
CARRIED
14. ROUGE
PARK ALLIANCE TO LILLI DUOBA
ROUGE PARK HERITAGE AWARD
(10.0)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That correspondence from the Rouge Park Alliance
advising that Lilli Duoba is the recipient of the Rouge Park Heritage Award, be
received.
CARRIED
15. NITTI
SUBRAMANIAN, REGION OF YORK
- SEPTEMBER 21, 2004, RESPONSE
TO RICHARD DUSOME
RE: ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS,
TOOGOOD POND (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from the Region of York, in
response to Richard Dusome regarding environmental concerns for Toogood Pond,
be received.
CARRIED
16. NEW BUSINESS (5.3 & 16.0)
Committee members requested that the following matters
be addressed:
1. Discussion
of water allocation to be held at Committee of the Whole on October 12, 2004
2. The matter of recorded votes for
Standing Committee for items that are delegated to the Committee and will not
be forwarded to Council, was referred to the CAO and Clerk.
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17. LEGAL MATTER (10.0)
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the meeting resolve in-camera (2:25 p.m.) to
discuss a legal matter.
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Committee rise from in-camera (2:28 p.m.).
CARRIED
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PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
M. Seaman, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Councillor D.
Horchik in the Chair.
18. NORVALLEY HOMES LIMITED
57 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE AND
1,3,5 RICHARD MAYNARD CRES.
REZONING AND PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT A SINGLE
AND SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA
03 117259, SU 03 119972) (10.5, 10.6)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, Files SU 03
119972 and ZA 03 117259, submitted by Norvalley Homes Limited for 57 Main
Street Unionville and 1,3,5 Richard Maynard Cres.
Committee was
advised that 37 notices were mailed on September 15, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on September 14, 2004. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property. Staff advised that the entire parcel is
within the Special Policy Area. Discussions included the decontamination of the
former service station site to the north.
Committee
directed staff to pursue a coordinated effort between the subject and adjacent
landowners to share costs in providing a permanent road. Concern was expressed
for emergency response issues relating to unconnected roads.
There
were no comments from the public with respect to this application.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Development Services
Committee Report dated May 18, 2004, entitled "Norvalley Homes, Application
for Rezoning and Plan of Subdivision to permit a draft plan of subdivision of
singles and semi-detached dwellings, 57 Main Street, Unionville, and 1,3,5
Richard Maynard Crescent (SU.03 118872 and ZA.03 117259)", be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on October 5, 2004. with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and amendment to By-law
122-72, as amendment, be received;
And further that the applications be referred back to staff for a
report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee
meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:30 p.m.