MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-09-07
Meeting No. 15
PART A - 11:30 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
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
T. Lambe, Manger, Policy and
Research
D. Clark, Town Architect
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
D. Ciastko, Economic Development
Officer
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 11:50 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
declared
1. HIPA INVESTMENTS LIMITED, 9899 HIGHWAY
48
REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL PLAZA (ZA 03 117514, SC 04 008572)
(10.5, 10.6) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the application submitted by HIPA Investments Limited
for rezoning 9899 Highway 48 from Select Industrial and Warehousing (M.I.) to Major
Commercial (MJC) to permit a commercial/retail plaza and an
existing day nursery in the heritage building be approved;
And that the
draft Zoning By-law amendment be finalized and enacted;
And that the
Site Plan application submitted by HIPA
Investments Limited to permit a 3,716m2 commercial/retail plaza at 9899 Highway 48 be approved,
subject to the following conditions:
·
that the final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services
- that
a Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A.
membership, be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services
- that
the Owner comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public
agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services
·
that the Owner restore and enhance the lands within the Exhibition
Creek corridor and 10m environmental buffer and all buildings be located
outside of the Regional Storm Flood Plain and flood proofed to the satisfaction
of the TRCA and the Commissioner of Development Services
·
that the Owner convey a maintenance easement to the Town over the
Exhibition Creek corridor and associated environmental buffer, to ensure that
the watercourse and environmental buffer are properly maintained by the
property owner and water flow is not restricted, and to allow the Town the
right of access to perform any necessary inspections and remedial works. The site plan agreement will also contain
provisions whereby the owner agrees, at his expense, to undertake any necessary
remedial works requested by the Town. In
the event that the watercourse is not maintained to the satisfaction of the
Town, the Town can enter onto the lands and clean the site. The costs associated with the clean up will
be charged back to the owner on his tax bill(s).
And that the
Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard
and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies
including the following:
- Provision
for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries,
development charges, parkland dedications and financial obligations
And that staff
review the proposed signage to ensure compliance with Heritage standards;
And further that the site
plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing September 7,
2004 in the event a site plan agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
2. MAIN
STREET UNIONVILLE (SOUTH) / HIGHWAY 7
STREETSCAPE STUDY, TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.8) Weblink
Committee discussed the method
of determining the fees, and suggested a range of fees may be more appropriate.
Staff will follow-up with an e-mail, and possible future discussions on this
suggestion.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Main Street
Unionville (South)/ Highway Streetscape Study– Terms of Reference, dated
September 7, 2004 be endorsed;
And that staff be authorized to proceed with consultant selection and awarding
of the study, in accordance with provisions of the Purchasing By-law 143-2000,
with consultant fees to an upset limit of $53,610.00 (exclusive of GST) to be
paid from Capital Budget Account No. 80-5399-3520-005.
CARRIED
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held
September 14, 2004, to add the following
second paragraph:
"And
that the streetscape plan for the portion of Main Street, Unionville, south of
Highway No. 7 begin at the southerly limits of the heritage district (bridge
over the Rouge Valley system) and proceed north to Highway No. 7;"
Public
Meeting - to Council
3. OLD KENNEDY CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
90 AND 108 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
A STACKED TOWNHOUSE AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
(ZA.04-009099, SC 04-009015) (10.5, 10.6)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public
Meeting this date was to consider Rezoning and
Site Plan applications, Files
ZA 04 009099, SC 04 009015, submitted by Old Kennedy Co-operative
Development Corporation to permit a stacked townhouse and mixed-use development
at 90 and 108 Old Kennedy Road.
Committee was advised that 37 notices were mailed
on August 18, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 13, 2004.
There were no written submissions received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses,
proposed uses of the subject property, and issues to be addressed.
Charles
Sutherland, owner, was in attendance to answer any questions.
Frederick
Woo, representing owner of 82 Old Kennedy Road, was in attendance. Mr. Woo
discussed concerns for the parking and fencing adjacent to 82 Old Kennedy Road.
He provided a photograph of the existing fencing and advised correspondence had
been provided to staff on this matter.
Committee
discussed parking issues and directed staff to continue to work with the
applicant in this regard. Staff advised they have discussed creating an
appropriate barrier between the properties.
The
application before the Committee is for rezoning, and the site plan application
will be presented to the Committee in the future. The concerns/issues to be
resolved listed in the staff report were reviewed, and it was suggested Hold
provisions be implemented until matters such as finalizing the Milliken Mills
Streetscape Study, submission of a Parking Study, and allocation of water and
sewers are satisfactory.
Mr.
Sutherland advised that a reduction in the parking requirements has been
requested. Driveways will accommodate one car only, to promote transit use, as
the development is within walking distance of the GO system.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation by Frederick Woo, representing
the owner of 82 Old Kennedy Road, with concerns regarding the Rezoning and Site
Plan applications, Files ZA 04 009099,
SC 04 009015, submitted by Old Kennedy Co-operative Development
Corporation for 90 and 108 Old Kennedy Road, be received;
And that the Development Services
Commission report dated May 18, 2004, entitled "Preliminary Report - Old
Kennedy Co-operative Development Corporation, rezoning and site plan
applications to permit a stacked townhouse and mixed-use development at 90 and
108 Old Kennedy Road (ZA 04 009099) be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on September 7, 2004 with respect to the proposed amendment to
By-law 47-85, as amended, by Old Kennedy Co-operative Development Corporation,
rezoning and site plan applications to permit a stacked townhouse and mixed-use
development at 90 and 108 Old Kennedy Road (ZA 04 009099) Official Plan
amendment be received;
And that the application by Old Kennedy Co-operative
Development Corporation to amend By-law 47-85, as amended, be approved with Hold (H) provisions until such time as the
Milliken Mills Streetscape Study is completed and a Parking Study is submitted
to the Town's satisfaction, and water and sewer allocation is available for
this development;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law 47-85, as
amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by Development Services Committee on September 7, 2004:
4. SEWAGE
ALLOCATION (5.5)
Staff provided an update regarding sewage allocation,
advising that Markham has a shortfall of 698 units. Staff stated that limited
additional interim capacity is available, but it will not be granted until the
Region has obtained the Permit To Take Water (PTTW) for 16th Avenue.
Priority commitments in the Regional municipalities were reviewed.
Staff will provide updates in the near future on
interim sewage allocation, and water allocation.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the staff presentation regarding the sewage
allocation be received.
CARRIED
5. GREENBELT
TASK FORCE (10.0)
Staff gave a presentation regarding the final
recommendation of the Greenbelt Task Force, one of the Provincial Planning
Reform initiatives.
The intent of Greenbelt Protection is to provide:
- a permanent and sustainable legacy for those living
in the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
- a connected system of open spaces;
- a diverse array of functions; and
- a balanced approach to growth management.
The Town's comments to the Province in June, 2004,
urged enactment of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review recommendations.
Committee discussed staff's efforts to encourage amendments to Planning Act
tools and Development Charge polices, and the need for political involvement to
achieve the Town's objectives. Staff was directed to report back on a
comprehensive plan of action.
Moved by: Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the staff presentation regarding the final
recommendation of the Greenbelt Task Force be received.
CARRIED
6. URBAN
DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, ONTARIO
ANALYSIS OF LAND SUPPLY IN THE
GTA-HAMILTON AREA (10.0)
Neil Rodgers, President of UDI, and Joan McIntyre of
Malone Given Parsons Ltd., gave a presentation on their report entitled
"An Analysis of Land Supply in the GTA-Hamilton Area", as requested
by the Development Services Committee on August 30, 2004.
The presentation reviewed land use patterns and
compared population densities in urbanized areas of major cities, and provided
the following insights:
- Toronto is the second most densely-populated city in
North America;
- Ontario has exhausted
its infrastructure capacity, put in place during 1960-1980, particularly
the transit system;
- 1,200,000 new residential units will be required in
the GTA/Hamilton area by 2031; and
- there will be a 31,770 hectare shortfall for urban
lands by 2031 (29,210 ha residential lands
and 2,560 ha employment
lands).
Committee discussed the UDI recommendations regarding
implementation of the Growth Management Strategy (GMS), which must be a
"top-down" document from the Province that will facilitate decision-making
priorities for the Region and other initiatives.
Moved by: Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation by Neil Rodgers, President of
UDI, and Joan McIntyre of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on their report entitled
"An Analysis of Land Supply in the GTA-Hamilton Area", be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
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
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
T. Kanji, Senior Planner
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
7. MINTO MARKHAM
PARTNERSHIP
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROUGE BANK DRIVE & 9TH LINE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REDESIGNATE LANDS FROM
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY HOUSING
LEGACY COMMUNITY (OP 04 013980)(10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Official Plan Amendment, File OP 04 013980, submitted by Minto Markham
Partnership to redesignate lands from Neighbourhood Commercial to Low Density
Housing at the northwest corner of Rouge Bank Drive and 9th Line in
the Legacy Community.
Committee was
advised that 61 notices were mailed on August 18, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on August 16, 2004. Committee received one written submission
from the Blondells, 20 Wood Thrush Avenue, Markham, in objection.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
proposed uses of the subject property, partly as a result of the realignment of
9th Line.
Don
Hutchinson, 28 Trout Lily Drive, President of Legacy Ratepayers Association,
suggested that more discussion of the appropriate use of the lands is required,
and requested that further public consultation be held with Legacy residents.
Committee
discussed the viability of retaining a commercial site at this location, given
the proposed relocation of 9th Line.
There was also discussion about the possibility of retaining a portion
of the subject lands for neighbourhood commercial uses. Staff advised that a community meeting will
be arranged in consultation with the Ward Councillor to explore different land
use options for this site with the residents of the Legacy Community.
Moved
by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the written submission from the Blondells, 20
Wood Thrush Avenue, Markham, in objection to the proposed Official Plan
Amendment, File OP 04 013980,
by Minto Markham Partnership, for the northwest corner of Rouge Bank Drive and
9th Line, be received;
And that the deputation by Don Hutchison,
President of Legacy Ratepayers Association, regarding the proposed Official
Plan Amendment, File OP 04 013980,
submitted by Minto Markham Partnership, for the northwest corner of Rouge Bank
Drive and 9th Line, be received;
And that the Development Services
Commission report dated June 28, 2004, entitled "Preliminary Report -
Minto Markham Partnership, Northwest corner of Rouge Bank Drive and 9th
Line, Official Plan amendment application to redesignate the lands from
Neighbourhood Commercial to Low Density Housing, File OP 04 013980", be
received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on September 7, 2004 with respect to the proposed Official Plan
amendment be received;
And that the application be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation following the Public Meeting;
And that
staff and the Ward Councillor arrange for a community meeting on this
application.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee
meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:55 p.m.