MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
2007-09-18
Meeting No. 24
All
Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional
Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor
J. Webster 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
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
S. Bordone, Planner
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
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 the hour of 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Deputy
Mayor J. Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE
AWARDS (12.2.6)
Hugh Allison, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services – 20 years
Donato Capozzi, Labourer/Driver,
Operations – 20 years
Leo Panzarella, Waterworks Operator
II, Operations – 20 years
Andy Taylor, Commissioner, Corporate
Services – 15 years
Garry Hale, Building Inspector II,
Building Standards – 10 years
Alexander Chan, Provincial Offences
Officer II, By-laws & Licensing Division – 5 years
Steve Dahan, Truck Driver, Operations
– 5 years
Raj Raman, Manager, Accounting and
Expenditure Control, Financial Services – 5 years
Alex Spasewski, Provincial Offences
Officer II, By-laws & Licensing Division – 5 years
Sabrina Bordone, Planner II, Planning
& Urban Design – 3 years
Frank Caswell, Truck Driver,
Operations – 3 years
Trevor Frizzle, Facility Operator I,
Recreation Services, Crosby C.C. – 3 years
Laura Gold, Assistant to
Council/Committee – Clerk’s – 3 years
Scott Greer, Facility Operator II,
Recreation Services, Milliken Mills C.C. – 3 years
Dan Jones, Facility Operator I,
Recreation Services, Angus Glen C.C. – 3 years
Ken Karges, Lead, Service Management,
Information Technology Services – 3 years
Ryan O’Reilly, Gardener, Operations –
3 years
Paul Willis, Sign Maintenance,
Operations – 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 4, 2007, Part B
(10.0)
September
4
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Heath
That the minutes of
the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held September 4, 2007, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC
MEETING MINUTES
- September 4, 2007 (10.0)
September
4
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Heath
That the minutes of
the Development Services Public Meeting, held September 4, 2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 21,
2007 TO AUGUST 17, 2007 (10.0)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Committee receive the report
entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of July 21,
2007 to August 17, 2007”
and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route
outlined in the report.
And that Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORT
(10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Council be advised that in
accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific
delegations authorized by the Development Services Committee, the Commissioner
of Development Services or the Director of Planning
and Urban Design have approved applications
listed in the report dated September 18, 2007.
And that Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV
OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL)
LIMITED
THE ABRAHAM REESOR HOUSE
7265 HIGHWAY 7 (16.11.3)
Report Attachments
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor
J. Heath
That pursuant to the Conservation
Review Board recommendation dated June 6, 2007, Council enact a by-law
designating the Abraham Reesor House at 7265 Highway 7, under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act as a property
of cultural heritage value or interest;
And that Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. YONGE STEELES CORRIDOR
STUDY (10.0)
Report Map Appendix A B
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Development Services
Committee Report titled, “Status Report: Yonge Steeles Corridor Study”, dated September 18, 2007, be received;
And that the study proceed as
outlined in this report.
CARRIED
8. DEMOLITION PERMIT
APPLICATION 07 113524 DP
CARMEN NACCARATO
94 JOHN STREET
THORNHILL HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND
THORNHILL SUB-COMMITTEE
MINUTES (16.11)
Report Map Attachment
Minutes
Mr. Barry Nelson, 38 Colborne
Street, addressed the Committee with respect to
the demolition permit application for 94 John Street. He spoke in support of the staff
recommendation to deny the application as a means of preserving the character
of the heritage area.
Mr. George Jenkyn, 21 Clark Avenue,
addressed the Committee with respect to the demolition permit application for 94
John Street.
He presented photos to the Committee of the Thornhill heritage area and
stated he would like to ensure the heritage area is preserved.
The applicant, Mr. Carmen Naccarato, addressed the Committee
with respect to the demolition permit application for 94
John Street.
He indicated he does not want to destroy the heritage characteristics of
the area and would indeed like to preserve them. Mr. Naccarato also advised he is prepared to
consider other alternatives such as building another house in the back part of
the property and leaving the existing bungalow for use of an office or studio.
The Committee asked if a second building could be added to
the property without applying for a severance.
Staff advised the current zoning allows for only one dwelling per lot
and therefore, an application for a zoning amendment or minor variance would
have to be submitted.
Mr. Bill Wylie, 148 John Street,
addressed the Committee with respect to the demolition permit application for 94
John Street. He expressed appreciation to Council
on behalf of the Society of the Preservation of Historic Thornhill for their
assistance and support which resulted in a very successful 2007 Thornhill
Village Festival. Mr. Wylie also stated
he wanted to ensure the heritage area in Thornhill is preserved.
Ms. Evelin Ellison, 48 Julia Street,
addressed the Committee with respect to the demolition permit application for 94
John Street.
She expressed concern that if this application was approved, it could
set a precedent for similar actions within the Thornhill Heritage area.
Ms. Marion Matthias, 33 Colborne
Street, addressed the Committee with respect to
the demolition permit application for 94 John Street. She spoke in support of staff’s recommendation
to deny the demolition application.
The Committee questioned whether there was an opportunity
for other actions by the applicant if Council denies the demolition permit
application. Staff advised the applicant
has the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. Staff also advised that the demolition
application is deemed approved if Council does not make a decision within 90 days.
The Committee asked about what would happen if Mr. Naccarato
withdrew his current application for a demolition permit and submitted an
application for zoning amendment.
Specifically, they questioned whether or not Mr. Naccarato would be
allowed to re-submit a demolition permit in the event he was not satisfied with
Council’s decision on his zoning amendment application. Staff indicated they were not certain if the
Act would permit Mr. Naccarato to take such actions.
The Committee asked Mr. Naccarato if he would considering
appealing Council’s decision to deny the approval of the demolition permit application. Mr. Naccarato advised that he will not appeal
the decision if he is allowed the opportunity to build a second dwelling on the
property.
Moved by: Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor C.
Moretti
That the minutes
of the Thornhill Sub-Committee meeting, held July 23, 2007, be received;
And that the applicant work together with Town staff and the community
and submit the necessary applications and work together with Town staff and the
community on the following options:
(1) to allow for construction of a second dwelling on the property and
a list of appropriate compatible uses for the heritage structure, including
possible continuation of residential use; and,
(2) to consider a possible severance of the property, through Committee
of Adjustment to allow an appropriate sized lot for the heritage building and
the remainder of the lot for a new dwelling;
And that the Demolition
Permit Application 07 113524 DP for 94 John Street in the Thornhill Heritage Conservation
District be deferred;
And that it be noted
that Mr. Naccarato agreed with the above process and voluntarily agreed to
suspend the 90 day review period specified in the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the property owner be notified of the decision to defer the demolition permit application;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. RENAMING OF HIGHWAY 7
(10.14)
Report Attachments
The
Committee expressed concerns that if the constituents do not appreciate having
the Highway renamed that staff should not spend a lot of time on the
issue. The Committee agreed to leave it
to the Regional Municipality of York to do the public consultations regarding
street name options.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled
“Renaming of Highway 7”, dated September
18, 2007, be received;
And that the Town of Markham
request the Region of York to consider options for renaming the section of Highway
7 within the Town of Markham under the Region’s jurisdiction from “Highway 7”
to a name more representative of an urban arterial road than a Provincial
Highway;
And that the Region consult with
other York Region municipalities (Vaughan and Richmond Hill) and adjacent
Regions and municipalities that also have Highway 7 frontage, and with the
public and area businesses;
And that Council rely
on the Region’s public consultation process regarding street name options;
And further that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
OFFICES AT
107-111 GLEN CAMERON ROAD
HUNSTER CORPORATION
ZA 05 023385 & SC05 023455
(10.5)
Report Attachments Appendix A B
Richard
Librach from Richard Librach Architect Inc. distributed pictures of the
proposed office building structure.
The
Committee questioned if the applicant would consider a use of a more of a permeable surface in the
parking area to allow water to permeate into the soil. Mr. Librach advised that their landscape
consultant felt the opportunity was not appropriate for this site. The Committee suggested the applicant work
with Town staff to come up with other options for permeable surfaces and to
soften the current building design so that it is more amenable to the residents
on the north side of the street.
Ms. Evelyn
Ellison, 48 Julia Street, addressed the Committee with respect to the
proposed application. She suggested a
designated bike route lane be created and expressed concerns related to
increased traffic, flooding, and lights facing residential areas in the
evening.
Moved by: Councilor
V. Burke
Seconded by:
Councilor E. Shapero
That the staff report entitled
“Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit
business and professional offices at 107-111 Glen Cameron Road, Hunter
Corporation, ZA 05 023385 & SC 05 023455” be received;
And that the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 05 023385) to amend By-law 2237, as
amended, submitted by Hunster Corporation to permit business and professional
offices at 107-111 Glen Cameron Road, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law
Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted;
And that the applicant work with Town staff to consider the use of
permeable surfaces;
And that Town staff follow up with the Engineering Department with
respect to the possible establishment of a designated bicycle route in the
subject area;
And that the Site
Plan Control Application (SC 05 023455) submitted by Hunster Corporation to
permit business and professional offices at 107-111 Glen Cameron Road,
be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘B’;
And that site plan approval be delegated to the
Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following
execution of a site plan agreement. Site
Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan
“approved”.
CARRIED
11. MARKHAM CENTRE SECONDARY
PLAN (OPA 21)
HEIGHT PROGRAMME, LAND USE
SCHEDULES AND
TARGET DENSITY UPDATE (10.0,
10.4)
Report Attachment
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal. The Committee stated concerns with respect to
the original targeted unit counts of 10,000 and questioned if there will be
enough community amenities such as parks, community centres, etc. if these
counts continue to increase. The
Committee also suggested staff look at the VIVA line through Markham Centre and
to continue on through Highway 7. The
Committee suggested that staff should be clear on what the requirements are
with respect to increasing building heights in Markham Centre.
Moved by: Councillor
J. Virgilio
Seconded by:
Councillor D. Horchik
That Council affirm the original
vision for Markham Centre as a human-scale, pedestrian-oriented,
transit-supportive, major activity centre for the Town, in particular the
height policies contained within the Markham Centre Secondary Plan (OPA 21),
which call for a mid-rise community, with taller building elements concentrated
around strategic “landmark” locations identified in the Plan;
And that staff review the available community amenities, park land
distribution and road pattern;
And that staff be directed to
review the Markham Centre Secondary Plan’s height policies, including specific
design criteria relating to taller buildings at “landmark” locations;
That staff be directed to up-date
the Markham Centre Secondary Plan’s Appendix ‘I’ – Central Area Statistics to
reflect Precinct Plans and development applications approved by Council;
And that staff be directed to
up-date the land use and other schedules within the Markham Centre Secondary
Plan, to reflect Precinct Plans and development approvals, identified school
and park locations, and established road alignments;
And that a public meeting be held,
following completion of a draft Secondary Plan Amendment, to consider the
Amendment;
And that the draft Secondary Plan
Amendment be reviewed by the Markham Centre Advisory Group;
And that Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. TOWN INITIATED OPA
DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
FOR THE LANGSTAFF AREA, AND
INITIATION OF A MASTER PLAN
AND
SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENT
PROCESS
FOR THE LANGSTAFF AREA (10.3)
Report Presentation Attachments Appendix A
Staff gave
a presentation regarding the proposal.
The Committee suggested that staff work with the Town of Richmond Hill staff to obtain an enhanced concept
of the whole area. Staff is proposing
that they do their own study and develop a Town of Markham master plan and coordinate with the
adjacent land owners. The Committee also suggested that Town staff examine the
aging sewer infrastructure and water flow.
Mr. Roger
Beaman, Thomson, Rogers, solicitor for Condor Properties Ltd., addressed the
Committee on the proposed application and stated that his clients understand
the financial commitment outlined in the report and are ready to finalize it
with Town staff. Mr. Beaman suggested
that staff include into their development principles the notion of a high modal
split.
The
Committee questioned if outside consultants will be hired. Staff advised that a three year contract
position is required, in addition to a consulting team, and the position will
be funded by the landowners through Development Charges. The Committee stated concerns with respect to
who the new staff person would report to.
Staff assured Committee that the contract person will report directly to
the Director of Planning and Urban Design and the Commissioner of Development Services.
Moved by: Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled
“Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment, Development Principles for the
Langstaff Area, and Initiation of a Master Plan and Secondary Plan Amendment
Process for the Langstaff Area, File SD 03 – 116189” be received;
And that a Public Meeting be held
to consider the Official Plan amendment (attached as Appendix ‘A’) to identify
in the Markham Official Plan that the Langstaff Area is part of an Urban Growth
Centre (Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway Urban Growth Centre) in the context of
the Provincial Growth Plan;
And that Town staff be authorized
to initiate a process, as outlined in this report, to prepare a Master Plan and
a Secondary Plan amendment for the Langstaff area, in consultation with the
Thornhill Sub-committee (comprised of
Mayor Scarpitti ex officio, Deputy Mayor Jones, Regional Councillor
Heath and Councillors Burke and Shapero) and area landowners and that staff consider creating an
Advisory Committee;
And that a Request for Pre-Qualification to select a short
list of qualified consultants to be invited to submit detailed proposals to
undertake the preparation of a Master Plan for the Langstaff Area be developed,
in accordance with the Town’s Purchasing By-law;
And that the Langstaff Land Owners provide financial
security, to the satisfaction of the Town Treasurer, prior to the award of the
contract to the successful consultant team;
And that a capital budget be established for the preparation
of the Langstaff Area Master and Secondary Plan process, to be financed by the
Langstaff Land Owners;
And that staff report back with the necessary credit
agreement, to be executed with the Langstaff Land Owners, for the financing of
the Master Plan and Secondary Plan Amendment preparation process, subject to
the passage of a Development Charge By-law;
And that staff, in consultation with the Thornhill
Sub-committee, report back to Development Services Committee on recommended consultant
selection and the recommended Master Plan Study process and timelines,
including the public consultation process;
And that staff update Development
Services Committee on the status of the Master Plan and related studies on a
regular basis;
And that Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
RESPONSE TO FAILURE OF
MINNESOTA INTERSTATE 35W
BRIDGE (5.0)
Letter
Moved by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by:
Councillor L. Kanapathi
Letter from the Ministry of
Transportation, dated August 9, 2007, advising that the Ministry will be undertaking
a full inspection of all steel deck truss bridges on the provincial highway
system, and encouraging municipalities to do the same.
CARRIED
14. MR. G AND MS. E. LILLIE
TRAFFIC ON NINTH LINE (5.12)
Letter
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor L. Kanapathi
Letter from Mr. G. and Ms. E. Lillie, dated August 23, 2007, regarding the high
volume of traffic on Ninth Line.
CARRIED
15. MR. R. WATT
SIDEWALK SOUTH OR NORTH SIDE
OF 14TH AVENUE
FROM NINTH LINE TO THE NEW BOX
GROVE BYPASS (5.18)
Letter
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Councillor L. Kanapathi
Letter from Mr. R. Watt, dated August 9, 2007, requesting a sidewalk on 14th
Avenue from Ninth Line to the new Box Grove
By-pass.
CARRIED
16. MR. M. GORDON
PROPOSED RENAMING OF RAILSIDE
PARK (10.0)
Letter
Moved by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by:
Councillor L. Kanapathi
Letter from Mr. M. Gordon, dated June 14, 2007, requesting that Railside
Park be renamed in memory of Ms.
Beverley Gordon.
CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS (10.0)
The
Committee asked staff about the Yonge Street Environmental Assessment and what
conditions are required to re-develop and/or re-zone to ensure additional
subway stops are included. Staff advised
they will follow up with the Director of Engineering and the Director of
Planning.
ADJOURNMENT
The
Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 12:40
p.m.