MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-06-15
Meeting No. 12
PART A - 11:00 a.m. –
Canada Room
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
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Valentini, Assistant Town
Solicitor
D. Clark, Town Architect
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director of Economic
Development
M. Visser, Manager of Strategy,
Innovation &Investments
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy & Research
A. Arbuckle, Manager, Infrastructure
and Capital Works
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator,
Environmental Planning
and Rouge Park
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
J. Bosomworth, Project Coordinator,
Capital Works
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
G. Duncan, Heritage and Conservation
Planner
D. Ciastko, Economic Development
Officer
T. Kanji, Senior Planner
D. Cheng, Planner
A. Henriques, Zoning Examiner
K. Webber, Administrative Assistant
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 11:05 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
declared
1. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
4600 STEELES AVENUE EAST, OLD MILLIKEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
OWNER: SCARBOROUGH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (16.11.3) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the former “Milliken
Public School” at 4600 Steeles Avenue East be approved for designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;
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
Act;
and
- prepare the Designation By-law for the
property.
CARRIED
2. HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE
PROPERTIES, LEGAL FILE NO. 03 0411 LG 0278 (8.1, 16.11) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute Heritage Easement Agreements with the property owners for the properties as
identified on Appendix “A” attached to
the staff report dated June 15, 2004, and any other documents required to give
effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
3. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3525,
65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376,
65M-3414, 65M-3380 AND 65M-3171
ENGINEERING FILE NO'S: 3053,
3067, 2072 AND 2036 (10.7) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the services in
Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3525, 65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376,
65M-3414, 65M-3380 and 65M-3171 be accepted.
And that
by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish
each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of
the Town of Markham;
And that the
Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and
maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s
system;
And that
acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating
budgets;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including
compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a
maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms
of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of
Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.
CARRIED
4. COMMENTS
ON THE PROVINCIAL GREEN BELT
TASK FORCE DISCUSSION
PAPER (13.2.5) Weblink
Committee discussed home ownership in Eastern Markham, as recommended
in the Eastern Markham Strategic Review, and the prospect of Rouge Park
becoming a viable national or provincial park. Staff was directed to provide
appropriate wording with respect to home ownership, for Committee of the Whole
on June 22, 2004.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report entitled
“Comments on the Provincial Greenbelt Task Force Discussion Paper,” dated June
15, 2004, be received for information;
And that Council endorse the general
direction of the May 2004 Provincial Greenbelt Task Force Discussion Paper
entitled “Towards a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt” and support, in principle, the
elements considered by the Greenbelt Task Force, as outlined and commented on
in this report;
And that Council request the
provincial government, through the Greenbelt Task Force, to:
·
finalize a Growth Management Plan for the Golden Horseshoe and
surrounding areas, including its definitive approach to planning reforms, to
provide a clear workable context for:
(i)
administrating and implementing a permanent greenbelt protection plan
within the
Golden
Horseshoe growth management area including the Town of Markham;
(ii)
providing provincial policy direction and guidance to future growth
management studies and initiatives at the local and regional municipal levels;
·
provide a provincial policy framework that would support the Town of
Markham’s current efforts to define a linked system of significant natural
heritage features and functions, with a hierarchy of environmental protection,
including further changes to provincial policy and legislation to allow
municipalities to fully implement environmental protection of a linked natural
heritage system;
·
develop
a strategy for existing government-owned homes, and in particular identified
heritage structures, within the proposed greenbelt in Markham to ensure their
continued protection, enhancement and occupancy and to include an option for
private ownership of homes, where consistent with greenbelt objectives;
·
create a provincial task force on agriculture
to develop agricultural policies that will ensure a viable agricultural
industry across the greenbelt and the rest of Ontario;
·
consider current planning efforts for the
future Pickering Airport within the context of provincial growth management
initiatives including the proposed growth management plan and the proposed greenbelt protection plan
for the Golden Horseshoe; and
·
design approaches to ensure coordination and
collaboration between the province, municipalities and the federal government
in delivering transportation and infrastructure to reinforce growth management
and proposed greenbelt objectives;
And that Council endorse the
staff report dated June 15, 2004, and submit it to the Greenbelt Task Force and
to the Province as the Town of Markham comments on the Greenbelt Task Force
Discussion Paper and Environmental Bill of Rights Registry No.
PF04E0002;
And that the Clerk be requested
to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, the Chair of the Greenbelt Task Force, the Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal, the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Smart Growth
Secretariat, York Region MPPs, and the Region of York.
CARRIED
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held
June 22, 2004, to add the following clause (iv):
5. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
JAMES BRANDER HOUSE, 31 HELEN AVENUE
OWNER: GREENBELT VOLKSWAGEN (16.11.3)
This application was deferred on February 17, 2004, March 23, 2004, and
April 20, 2004, at the owner's request. Staff advised the applicant is now in
agreement with the staff recommendation.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the “James Brander House”
at 31 Helen Avenue be approved for designation under part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;
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
Act; and
- prepare the Designation
By-law for the property.
CARRIED
6. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
3010 NINETEENTH AVENUE, SCHOOLHOUSE NO. 7,
OWNER: CATHOLIC CEMETERIES: ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO
(16.11.3) Weblink
Staff explained the circumstances of the property
being obtained by the Catholic Cemeteries for possible future cemetery use, and
the rationale for Heritage designation.
Ron Hendrix, representing the Catholic Cemeteries,
spoke in opposition to the Heritage designation. He advised that the owners are
committed to Heritage preservation and will not be applying for a demolition
permit.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the deputation by Ron Hendrix, representing the
Catholic Cemeteries, in opposition to the Heritage designation for 3010
Nineteenth Avenue, be received;
And that “Schoolhouse No. 7”
at 3010 Nineteenth Avenue be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;
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
Act; and
- prepare the Designation By-law for the
property.
CARRIED
7. LE BIFTHEQUE STEAKHOUSE, 7501 WOODBINE AVE.
WALL SIGN VARIANCES (04-010751, 04 010753)(2.16.2) Weblink
Staff reviewed the
assessment of the wall sign variance application for Le Biftheque, and the
recommendation to deny it.
Charles Shuchat,
applicant, gave background information on the signs, and discussed cost and
impact factors with the Committee. He requested the application be approved.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the deputation by
Charles Shuchat, applicant for the wall sign variance for Le Biftheque, be
received;
And that the wall sign variance applications by Le Biftheque Steakhouse
at 7501 Woodbine Ave, applications # 04-010751, 04 010753, be denied.
CARRIED
Public
Meeting - to Council
8. VEREDEX CAPITAL CORPORATION, 55 ALBERT
STREET
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT CONVERSION OF THE
FORMER MARKHAM VILLAGE HIGH
SCHOOL TO OFFICE USE
(ZA 04 013044, OP 04 013040,
SC 04 013048) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
Official Plan and Zoning Amendments and site plan, Files OP 04 013040, ZA 04 013044, and SC 04 013048, submitted by
Veredex Capital Corporation to permit conversion of the former Markham Village
High School to office use at 55 Albert Street.
Committee
was advised that 118 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 25, 2004. There was one written submission received from
Alan Meddick, Chairperson of the Olde Markham Village Community Group, stating
concerns.
Staff gave a presentation regarding
the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject
property. The applicant has held three meetings with residents prior to this
Public Meeting.
Ben Quan of Q & A Investments Ltd.
Consulting Services, representing the applicant, Veredex Capital Corporation,
was in attendance to answer any questions.
Committee discussed interior
renovations, and staff advised that they can be negotiated in the site plan,
and will be done in consultation with Heritage staff. With respect to the
exterior metal stairs, staff advised that the stairs are required in order to
meet the Building Code. Committee requested more consideration be given to
moving or re-designing them, and Mr. Quan advised that information from a
consultant's review of the stairs may be available for Council on June 22,
2004.
Alan Meddick, Chairperson of the Olde
Markham Village Community Group, reviewed the concerns outlined in his written
submission. He requested that the character and core values of the Heritage
community be maintained, and that the use be limited to a passive use with a
maximum of 25 employees and limited hours of operation. Mr. Meddick also
questioned the use of the word "convert" in the applicant's posted
notice.
Catherine Parr Hughes, 6 Houghton
Boulevard, requested clarification on the removal of mature trees on the
property, suggesting that some should be replaced.
Staff responded to the comments. The
Committee directed staff to have the Town's Arborist contact Ms. Hughes.
Committee discussed improvements to
the visibility at the intersection of Albert Street and Joseph Street, and requested
that the interior benches be preserved on site or at another appropriate
location.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That correspondence from Alan Meddick,
Chairperson of the Olde Markham Village Community Group, stating concerns
regarding the proposal by Veredex Capital Corporation at 55 Albert Street, be
received;
And that the deputations by Alan
Meddick and Catherine Parr Hughes, with concerns for the proposal by Veredex
Capital Corporation, be received;
And that the Development Services
Committee Report dated May 18, 2004, entitled "Veredex Capital
Corporation, Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment
and Site Plan Control to permit conversion of the former Markham Village High School
to Office Use, 55 Albert Street, Markham (OP. 04 013040, ZA.04 013044, and
SC.04 013048)," be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the
proposed Official Plan amendment and amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be
received;
And that the application by Veredex Capital
Corporation to amend the Official Plan and By-law 1229, as amended, be
approved;
And further that the proposed amendments to the
Official Plan and By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
9. ANDROVSKI & ANDROVSKI HOLDINGS INC.
BLUSH BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, 7693 KENNEDY ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY
RETAIL USE (ZA 04 011184) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 04
011184, submitted by Androvski & Androvski Holdings Inc., (Blush
Bridal Boutique) to permit a temporary retail use at 7693 Kennedy Road.
Committee
was advised that 31 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 25, 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.
Ben Quan of Q & A Investments Ltd.
Consulting Services, representing the applicant, Androvski & Androvski
Holdings Inc., responded to the Committee's question regarding the nature of
the temporary use and advised that the applicant owns three adjacent properties
and intends to proceed with a more comprehensive development in three years.
There were no comments from the
audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to
"Blush Bridal Boutique, Application for Zoning By-law amendment to permit
a temporary use at 7693 Kennedy Road", be received;
And that the application to amend Zoning By-law
193-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
10. TOWN OF MARKHAM, MARKHAM ROAD CORRIDOR
OFFICIAL PLAN, SECONDARY PLAN, AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS RESULTING FROM THE
MARKHAM ROAD
CORRIDOR STUDY (OP 04 015823, ZA 04 015824)(10.3, 10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OP 04 015823 and ZA 04 015824, resulting from
the Markham Road Corridor Study.
Committee
was advised that 924 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 25, 2004. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a presentation regarding
the proposal, the location, and the purpose of the Markham Road Corridor Study,
which is to develop streetscape guidelines and identify a focal point for the
community. A land use analysis indicated that the permitted land use on most of the
lands within the study area were consistent with the urban design vision. Seven parcels were recommended for
redesignation and/or rezoning. The proposed
Official Plan amendment will also update the Secondary Plan land use schedule.
The proposed amendments will be presented in or about August, 2004.
Mahen Moorthy, 26 Ferncliffe Crescent,
discussed issues of grading, a remnant parcel behind his house, and public
dumping of garbage along the walkway to the ravine. The Ward Councillor agreed
to speak to Mr. Moorthy on these issues.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation by Mahen Moorthy,
with comments regarding the Markham Road Corridor Official Plan, Secondary
Plan, and Zoning By-law Amendments, be received;
And that
the Development Services Commission report dated June 15, 2004, entitled
"Markham Road Corridor Study: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP 04 015823 and ZA 04 015824)"
be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the
proposed Official Plan Amendment and the proposed amendments to By-law 90-81,
as amended and By-law 108-81 as amended, be received;
And that the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment
(OP 04 015823) and Zoning By-law amendment (ZA.04-015824) be approved;
And further that the proposed Official Plan
amendment and amendments to By-law 90-81 as amended and By-law 108-81, as amended,
be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by
Development Services Committee on June 15, 2004:
11. MARKHAM CENTRE PARKING (10.8)
The
Committee had before it the Markham Centre Steering Committee minutes dated
June 7, 2004.
Ralph Bond of BA Group, and Maurice
Anderson, President and Lorne Percival, V.P., Real Estate of the Toronto
Parking Authority, gave a presentation on implementation of a Markham Centre
parking strategy. The presentation included a preliminary financial feasibility
analysis focusing on four initial areas: Allstate/Commerce Valley; the Civic
Centre; Main Street Unionville; and Main Street Markham.
The discussion encompassed financial
and operational considerations and the benefits of "Pay and Display"
machines instead of parking meters. Discussion comments emphasized the
importance of communicating the overall strategy, developing a business plan
and demonstrating benefits to the business community especially the Unionville
and Markham Main Street BIA's.
The
staff presentation included recommended next steps to continue work on the
project during the summer with a report back to the Committee in the fall.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation by Town staff, Ralph Bond of BA Group, and Morris Anderson and
Lorne Percival of the Toronto Parking Authority, regarding Markham Centre
parking, be received and the recommendations
endorsed;
And that the minutes of the Markham Centre Steering
Committee meeting held June 7, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
12. SPECIAL
POLICY AREA - MAPPING (10.3)
Town staff and Russell White of the TRCA, gave an update
on the Special Policy Area mapping, advising that a recent review by the TRCA
has resulted in minor boundary changes. Technical amendments to the Official
Plan, Secondary Plan, and zoning by-laws are required, to reflect the new
mapping. A Public Information Meeting with affected land owners will be held
prior to the statutory Public Meeting in the fall.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation by Town staff and Russell White
of the TRCA, regarding the Special Policy Area mapping, be received.
CARRIED
13. SECONDARY
PLAN CONCEPTS
HIGHWAY 404 NORTH, HIGHWAY
407/RODICK ROAD
PLANNING DISTRICTS (10.8)
Staff gave a presentation on the Secondary Plan
concepts for the Highway 404 North and Highway 407/Rodick Road Planning
Districts. Discussions included the main concepts, land uses and road
development. Staff will discuss the draft concepts with agencies and landowners
over the summer and will report back to the Committee in the fall, before
proceeding to a Public Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation by staff on the Secondary Plan
concepts for the Highway 404 North and Highway 407/Rodick Road Planning
Districts, be received.
CARRIED
14. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented
with service awards:
Phillip Allen, Engineering Technician/Inspector,
Municipal Inspections - 15 years
Carla Dunlop, Building Inspector I - 15 years
Anni Hansen, Customer Service Representative, Contact
Centre - 5 years
Mark Ingwersen, Manager, Parks Maintenance - 5 years
Sharon Laing, Manager, Employee Relations, Human
Resources - 5 years
Dino Ciafardoni, Building Inspector I - 3 years
Dolores Rae, Fitness Counsellor, Centennial Community
Centre - 3 years
15. PRESENTATION OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
(12.2.6)
The following staff were presented
with Junior Achievement volunteer awards:
Sandy Kahn
David Merriman
Tina Murphy
Suzanne Sonoda
16. DANIEL
MASIN, 8953 WOODBINE AVENUE
BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT SERVICING
(5.5 & 5.4)
Daniel Masin, 8953 Woodbine Avenue, did not attend to
make a scheduled deputation regarding Buttonville Crescent Servicing.
17. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 6, 2004 TO MAY 20, 2004 (10.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of May 6, 2004 to May 20, 2004” and direct staff to process the
applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
18. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW
2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
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, June 15, 2004.
CARRIED
19. UNIONVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL, 201 TOWN CENTRE BLVD.
STATUS REPORT - SITE PLAN
AGREEMENT (SC 00 246384) (10.6) Weblink
Discussions included the pending traffic study, the
connection to Warden Avenue, and the necessity of additional parking.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report, dated June
15, 2004 entitled “Status Update – Unionville High School Site Plan Agreement,
201 Town Centre Boulevard, File Number SC00-246384”, be received;
And that staff continue to
work with the York Region District School Board to resolve the access, traffic
circulation and parking issues and execute the site plan agreement;
And that the
York Region District School Board be requested to provide the required Traffic
Study to Markham, and rectify landscaping deficiencies, as soon as possible.
CARRIED
20. MARKHAM
ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
(OP.04-015823, ZA.04-015824)
(10.3, 10.5) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the
report dated June 15, 2004 entitled “Markham Road Corridor Study: Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP.04-015823 and ZA.04-015824)” be received as
information for the June 15, 2004 Public Meeting.
CARRIED
21. CORNELL ROUGE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-030006
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM
FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR TOWNHOUSES (ZA 04
016729)(10.5) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the application submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation (ZA 04 016729) for zoning by-law amendment to reduce
the minimum front yard setback for townhouses within draft approved plan of
subdivision
19TM-030006.
CARRIED
22. EAST PRECINCT
PLAN AND PRINCIPLES - STATUS UPDATE
MARKHAM CENTRE (10.8) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled “Markham Centre East Precinct Plan - Status Update”,
dated June 15, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
23. SPECIAL POLICY AREAS, UPDATED
MAPPING FROM TRCA
(13.13.2) Weblink
Committee directed that a
formal presentation with a question and answer session be part of the public
information meeting.
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That
the staff report entitled “Special
Policy Areas - Updated Mapping from TRCA”, dated June 15, 2004,
be received;
And that Council direct staff to prepare Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments to incorporate the revisions to the Special Policy
Areas boundaries identified by the TRCA into the Town’s Official Plan, Secondary
Plans and Zoning By-laws;
And that staff be authorized to schedule a public information
meeting with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Ministry of Natural
Resources staff in attendance, and with notification provided by direct mail to
all affected property owners;
And that following the public information meeting, staff be
authorized to schedule a statutory public meeting with notification provided in
the Economist and Sun newspaper and direct mail to affected and abutting
property owners in accordance with The Planning Act
requirements.
CARRIED
24. AUTHENTIC CUSTOM CYCLE AND AUTOMOTIVE
LTD.
310
MAIN STREET NORTH,
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT,
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED
ADDITION (SC 04 009736) (10.6) Weblink
Committee
discussed the history of the business established at this property, and the
proposed use of the addition. The Ward Councillor, following discussions with
neighbours, submitted an additional clause regarding the use of the addition.
Rocco Priore, applicant, submitted two letters of
support from Pat Perini and Margaret Rose Davison, and spoke to the Committee
with respect to the proposed use.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That correspondence from Pat Perini, 47 Peter Street,
and Margaret Rose Davison, 49 Peter Street, in support of the site plan
application by Authentic Custom and Cycle Automotive Ltd., be received;
And that the deputation by Rocco Priore, applicant for
Authentic Custom Cycle and Automotive Ltd., be received;
And that the site plan application by Authentic Custom Cycle and
Automotive Ltd. to construct an addition to the rear garage at 310 Main Street
Markham North, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That
approval of the application be
conditional upon the applicant applying for and obtaining the necessary Minor
Variance to permit the expansion of a legal non-conforming use;
2. That
the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town including provisions
for the application of sound proofing
measures to the addition, undertaking aesthetic improvements to the street-facing
façade to the satisfaction of Town staff and Heritage Markham, and confirmation
that signage for the business is in conformity with the Special Sign District
provisions;
3. That
prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final
drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public
agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
4. That the site plan agreement includes provisions for the payment
by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland
dedications and financial obligations related to applicable Developers Group
Agreements; and
5. That site plan approval shall lapse
after a period of three years commencing June 15, 2004 in the event that the Owner does not enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town during that period.
*6. And that the site plan approval, and the
required Minor Variance, be conditional on the addition being used solely for
the purpose of storage of materials, parts or vehicles (and specifically not
for space to actively repair customers' vehicles), and that the site plan
agreement between the Owner and the Town provide accordingly.
CARRIED
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held June 22, 2004,
to replace the last paragraph, as follows:
*6. And that the site plan approval, and the
required Minor Variance, be conditional on the addition being used primarily
for the purpose of storage of materials, parts or vehicles, and that the site
plan agreement between the Owner and the Town provide accordingly.
25. JOHNSVIEW VILLAGE, THORNHILL (10.0)
Councillor S.
Daurio provided some background information regarding the development of
Johnsview Village, and requested Council give consideration to waiving
Committee of Adjustment and Zoning application fees incurred by the owner to
correct an oversight from 25 years ago.
Staff was
directed to provide a memo at Committee of the Whole on June 22, 2004,
regarding this request.
Moved by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by:
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That staff
provide a memo at Committee of the Whole on June 22, 2004, regarding waiving
Committee of Adjustment and Zoning application fees for Johnsview Village.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
26. MINISTRY
OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
REMARKS FOR THE HONOURABLE
JOHN GERRETSEN,
MINISTER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
AND HOUSING (13.2.5)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, dated June 1, 2004, with respect to remarks for The
Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, be
received;
And that the Mayor and Commissioner
of Development Services respond to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in
writing.
CARRIED
27. MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
JUNE 1, 2004, REQUESTING INPUT ON PROPOSED REFORMS
TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (13.2.5)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, dated June 1, 2004, requesting input on proposed reforms
to the Ontario Municipal Board, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
28. DRAFT
ROPA 43 - REGIONAL CENTRES AND CORRIDORS
MAY 21, 2004 (10.17)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from York Region with respect
to the status and next steps of the Draft ROPA 43 - Regional Centres and
Corridors, and requesting local municipalities assist in notifying the public
of the Statutory Public Meeting on June 24, 2004, be received.
CARRIED
29. CORRESPONDENCE
FROM SUE FUSCO, S.T.O.P.
JUNE 7, 2004 REGARDING HYDRO
ONE (13.8)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That correspondence dated June 7, 2004, from Sue Fusco
of S.T.O.P. to Carrie-Lynn Ognibene,
regarding the Hydro One Workshop, be received.
CARRIED
30. CORRESPONDENCE
FROM DINO
PRIORE
JUNE 5, 2004 REGARDING HYDRO
ONE (13.8)
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That correspondence dated
June 5, 2004, from Dino Priore, in opposition to the Hydro One proposal, be
received.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
31. RUDY BRATTY, REMINGTON GROUP
DOWNTOWN MARKHAM EMPLOYMENT LANDS (10.8)
Rudy Bratty of the Remington
Group made a presentation regarding the Downtown Markham employment lands and marketing.
Mr. Bratty and the Committee
had lengthy discussions regarding the office vacancy rate in Markham, the
timing for enactment of Remington's residential zoning, the participation of
the Developer's Group, and the need for a focus to attract people to Markham
Centre.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the presentation by
Rudy Bratty of the Remington Group, regarding Downtown Markham employment lands
and marketing, be received.
CARRIED
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
|
Councillor
A. Chiu
|
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Acting Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Seaman, Senior Planner
G. Sellars, Senior Planner
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
32. EL-EN REALTY
LIMITED AND HAREMAR REALTY LTD.
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE AND
MCCOWAN ROAD, BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(ZO.98-229082 & SU.98-229081) (10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
Zoning By--law Amendment and draft plan of subdivision, Files ZO.98-229082 and SU.98-229081,
submitted by El-En Realty Limited and Haremar Realty Limited, for the southwest
corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road, Berczy Village Community.
Committee
was advised that 189 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 22, 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, and advised that water and sewer allocation is not currently
available for this proposal.
Kevin Hayden, 98 Lauraview Crescent,
stated his concerns for the grading and drainage from the subject property, as
well as for noise and dust from construction.
Sandra Quan, 22 Fulham Gate, expressed
concern for traffic flow, drainage, the impacts on the natural habitat, and the
impacts during construction. Ms. Quan requested several conditions:
- aesthetically appropriate and
functional fence to be provided to control dust during construction
- construction traffic to be routed to
avoid main pedestrian roads
- construction vehicles to be parked
in an appropriate location
- access to the construction site to
be limited to the entrance on Castlemore
- construction site to be kept clear
of debris, tidy and safe
- grading to be monitored
- damage caused by construction to be
repaired
- a communications plan be prepared to
deal with issues as they arise
Haitao Guo, 92 Lauraview Crescent,
stated his concern for the impacts on the environment and natural habitat.
Teddy Dai, 80 Courtfield Crescent,
stated he has the same concerns as previous speakers, with respect to
preservation of the green belt, dust control, and safety issues.
Amh Sahai, 69 Staynor Court, expressed
dismay that his view of the green belt at his backyard will be lost. He stated
he was not made aware of this proposal when he purchased his house.
Staff responded to concerns and
questions regarding grading, drainage, construction issues, the TRCA
involvement in defining the green belt, and other issues.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Heath
That the deputations by Kevin Hayden,
Sandra Quan, Haitao Guo, Teddy Dai, and Amh Sahai, with concerns regarding the
proposal by En-El Realty Limited and Haremar Realty Limited at the southwest
corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road, Berczy Village Community, be
received;
And that the report from the
Development Services Committee Report dated March 23, 2004, entitled
"En-El Realty Limited and Haremar Realty Limited, Applications for Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval, Southwest corner of
Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road, Berczy Village Community (ZO.98-229082 and SU.98-229081),"
be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the
proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87
and 177-96, as amended, be received;
And further that the application be referred back to
staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
CARRIED
33. BORRON CONSTRUCTION INC.
(FRAM BUILDING GROUP)
BLOCKS 9 AND 26, PLAN 65M-3482, LAKESIDE VISTA WAY,
SWAN LAKE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT 85 CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(OPA 04 009862, ZA 04 009845) (10.3,
10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OPA 04 009862, ZA 04 009845, submitted by Borron Construction
Inc. (Fram Building Group) to permit townhouses at Blocks 9 and 26, Plan
65M-3482, Lakeside Vista Way, Swan Lake Community.
Committee
was advised that 491 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on May 23, 2004. A written copy of the statement made by George
Moreton was provided at the meeting.
Staff gave a presentation regarding
the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject
property. The applicant has had several meetings with the residents.
Sandra Wiles of KLM Planning Partners
Inc., representing the applicant, Borron Construction Inc., was in attendance
to answer any questions.
David Cooper, 18 Lakeside Vista Way,
representing the Village Amenities Committee, stated the committee's support
for this proposal.
George Moreton, 10 Emily Glen Way, representing
45 property owners that abut the subject land, stated their support for this
proposal. He provided a written copy of his statement.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the deputations by David Cooper,
representing the Village Amenities Committee, and George Moreton, representing
property owners that abut the subject land proposal, in support of the proposal
by Borron Construction Inc. (Fram Building Group) in the Swan Lake Community,
be received;
And that
the written copy of the statement made by George Moreton at the Public Meeting,
be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to
applications by Borron Construction Inc. (Fram Building Group) to amend the
Swan Lake Secondary Plan (PD 30-1) and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be
received;
And 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 9:00 p.m.