Development Services Committee Minutes
September 22, 2015,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Anna Henriques, Senior Planner,
Zoning and Special Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Marion Plaunt, Manager, Intensification and Secondary Plans
Fred Rich, Manager, Strategy and
Insurance Risk Management
Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 9:08 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Joe Li
assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No. 4.
The Committee recessed between 2:00 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None declared
City of Markham Staff:
Dainton,
Richard, Recreation Services, Facility Operator I, 30 years
Foster,
Mark, Engineering, Engineering Technologist/Inspector, 30 years
Neely,
Martha, Recreation Services, Community Program Co-ordinator, 30 years
Yakeley,
Ronald, Fire & Emergency Services, Captain, 30 years
Bell,
James Robert, Recreation Services, Community Facility Co-ordinator - East, 25
years
Orsi,
Nathalie, Development Services Commissioner's Office, Supervisor,
Administration Development
Services, 25 years
Sisti,
Lando, Building Standards, Building Inspector II, 15 years
Irfan,
Misbah, Information Technology Services, Lead Data Management, 15 years
Johnston,
Raymond, Building Standards, Building Inspector II, 15 years
Tse,
Howie, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Haley,
Christopher, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Tsang,
Kevin, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Loughlin,
Benny, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Round,
Denise, Building Standards, Customer Service Representative, 10 years
Servinis,
Steve, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Dent,
Kevin, Operations, Truck Driver, 10 years
Sonnichsen,
Katherine, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Lanni,
Giuseppe, Fire & Emergency Services, Fire Prevention Officer, 10 years
Howard,
Jonathan, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Asals,
David, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Arkema,
Jerry, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Francis,
Colin, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Bracken,
Xavier, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Mino,
Rocky, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Hiley,
Aaron, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Garland,
Robert, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Taylor,
Donald, CAO's Office, Manager-Executive Operations, 10 years
Atwell,
Nicholas, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Klassen,
J. Robert, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Sutherland,
Donald, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Comrie,
Kevin, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Patel,
Nirav, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Hart,
Stuart, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Mitchell,
Richard, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Chung,
Wilson, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Sterling,
Bradley, Fire & Emergency Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 10 years
Maillet,
Claude, Recreation Services, Facility Operator II, 10 years
Karthigesu,
Kulendran, Building Standards, Mechanical Plan Examiner, 10 years
Fletcher,
Michael, Environmental Services, Waterworks Operator II, 10 years
Yu,
Suk-Yin, Financial Services, Senior Financial Analyst, 5 years
Chan,
Jacqueline, Legal Services, Assistant City Solicitor, 5 years
Fourtounas,
John, Legislative Services, Provincial Offences Officer II, 5 years
2. BILD AWARD FOR UPPER UNIONVILLE
(12.2.6)
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
That the BILD Award be
deferred to a future meeting.
CARRIED
3. NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW PROJECT
(10.5)
Presentation
This item relates to the staff
report, agenda item # 9.
Anna Henriques, Senior Planner, Zoning
and Special Projects, gave a presentation to update the Committee on the New
Comprehensive Zoning By-law project. The presentation outlined the purpose and
objectives, previous reviews, and today’s review.
Ian Graham, Director, R.E. Millward
& Associates Ltd., gave a presentation entitled "New Comprehensive
Zoning By-law Project". Greg Stewart, Traffic Consultant, was in
attendance to answer any questions. Mr. Graham reviewed the guiding principles
and provided an overview of the discussion papers for: Parking and Loading Standards;
Medical Marihuana Production Facilities; Addiction
Recovery Centres; and Adult Entertainment and the Sex Industry.
The next steps include a presentation to the Committee on October 5 regarding the
remaining discussion papers; Open House and stakeholder meetings will be held in
October and November; and a Zoning Issues Analysis Report is targeted for
presentation to the Committee by December, 2015.
The Committee discussed
regulations based on ‘people planning’, overnight parking, parking restrictions
to help regulate multi-unit housing, minimum size for parking spaces, by-law
enforcement, and medical marihuana provisions.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the presentation provided by Anna Henriques, Senior Planner and
Ian Graham, Director, R.E. Millward & Associates Ltd. entitled "New
Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project" be received.
CARRIED
4. ANTI-WHISTLING ON STOUFFVILLE GO LINE
AND
ANTI-WHISTLING BY-LAWS &
ASSOCIATED LIABILITY (5.12)
Presentation
Brian Lee, Deputy Director, Engineering, gave a presentation regarding Anti-Whistling
on the Stouffville GO Line. The presentation included information regarding:
- Train
whistling at public grade crossings
- Elimination
of train whistling under the Railway Safety
Act, 1985
- Public
grade crossings on the Stouffville Line in Markham
- Future
service plans for the Stouffville Line
- Crossing
Safety Assessment by AECOM
- Issues
to consider for anti-whistling
- Cost
to upgrade grade crossings
- Experience
from other Ontario municipalities
The Committee discussed the use of maze gates, pedestrian crossings and
bridges, possibly closing Eureka Street at the crossing, grade separations, procedures
and options for eliminating train whistles, time frames and costs, including
the Havelock Line in the review, and which sector is responsible for safety and
upgrades. The Committee requested a copy of the AECOM report, when finalized.
In summary, residents
near railway tracks have ongoing concerns with train whistles, and the number
of trains will be increasing. The consultant’s preliminary estimate for work
required for the whistle elimination is $2.54 to $5.2 million for overall
crossing upgrades within the urban boundary of Markham. This estimate needs to
be confirmed, and cost sharing between Markham, York Region and Metrolinx needs
to be finalized.
Barbra Anne Vaspori from
Jardine Lloyd Thompson, the City’s insurance broker, gave a presentation on
Anti-Whistling By-Laws and associated liability. Ms. Vaspori discussed the
City’s insurance policy, liabilities, and claim expenses, and reviewed examples
of recent serious incidents at rail crossings where the whistle restrictions
had been in effect. If there is no anti-whistling by-law, the Rail Authority
would be responsible for any claims. If there is an anti-whistling by-law in
effect, the City would be required to sign an agreement with the Rail Authority
for the City to assume certain liabilities, and it would impact the City’s
Joint and Several Liability as well as the City’s future insurance premiums.
Several recommendations were outlined from the perspective of the insurance
company.
The City’s insurance agent
has identified safety, risk and liability concerns, and City staff are
concerned with risk, liability and capital cost implications. From a public safety and risk management
perspective, it appears prudent for Markham and the Region to continue with
current whistling measures at this time. City staff are waiting for the outcome
of the negotiation with Metrolinx and the review of future mitigation options. Staff
will review safety measures at the Green Lane and Langstaff Road crossings on
the Richmond Hill line, and the cost of safety measures to conform to the
Federal/Provincial regulations. Staff will report back to the Committee on these
issues.
Next steps include finalizing the safety audit and capital costs
for anti-whistling, negotiating with Metrolinx on partnership and financial
contribution, and confirming funding and assumption of liabilities at regional
road crossings with York Region. The draft 2016 capital budget includes a
$300,000 allowance to undertake design of safety features to support whistle
elimination if directed by Council. There is currently no funding designated for
implementation of an anti-whistling program.
The Committee discussed risk
management, insurance premiums, deductibles and indemnity clauses, pedestrian
safety upgrades, meeting the requirements of the Railway to ensure safety
measures are in place, and the current Council policy to endorse anti-whistling
by-laws within the urban boundary (June, 2008). It was requested that the Main
Street Markham and Mount Joy areas be included in the review.
Shanta Sundarason and Margaret Wilson gave a presentation in support of
whistle cessation, advising that no incidents have occurred on local lines
where anti-whistling by-laws are in place. They discussed the quality of life
and health and financial impacts for 30,000 area residents. The implementation
of all-day trains will add more horns and will increase the impacts. A petition
was presented with 2,300 signatures in support.
Philip Blachier spoke in support of whistle cessation and gave a
presentation entitled “Rail Safety”, quoting statistics on rail safety. Mr.
Blacher discussed some of the Transportation Safety Board findings on incidents
with respect to restricted visibility and other factors; the Eureka Street
crossing; and grade crossing improvements required by Metrolinx on the
Stouffville GO line. It was noted that anti-whistling restrictions would not
prevent the use of the horn when necessary, but it would stop the automatic
horn.
Bryan Allen spoke in support of an anti-whistling by-law, and described
the evolving audible warnings and barriers used in rail operations.
Michelle Sukul-Chan, spoke in support of an anti-whistling by-law, and
described the impact of the train horns on the quality of life for adjacent
residents, including noise pollution and sleep interruptions.
Masood Mohajer spoke in support of an anti-whistling by-law and
discussed safety data. Mr. Mohajer requested that the City ensure that train
horns are stopped prior to the implementation of all-day trains in 2017, and
that additional funds be included in the 2016 budget for this purpose.
Peter Miasek, representing the Unionville Ratepayers Association, made
a presentation in support of an anti-whistling by-law. Mr. Miasek discussed the
train whistle impacts, liability issues, the history of this initiative, and ways
to achieve a solution in a timely manner. Mr. Miasek requested Council increase
the budget for this project and work on construction and public communication
plans.
Mira Jug spoke in support of an anti-whistling by-law and spoke of the
increased impacts as the all-day service starts. Ms. Jug urged the City to move
forward in a timely manner.
Lene Ergir spoke in support of an anti-whistling by-law, and noted the
impacts to property values as well as to the quality of life.
Doug Denby spoke in support of the anti-whistling by-law, focusing on
the three residential crossings on the rail line, and the missed opportunity
with the recent Unionville revitalization.
The Committee acknowledged the lengthy process involved and the
commended the commitment of the residents, staff, and Council Members to
resolve this issue.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the written submission and petition with 2,300
signatures from Shanta Sundarason and Margaret Wilson regarding anti-whistling
be received; and.
2) That the deputations by Shanta Sundarason and Margaret
Wilson, Philip Blachier, Bryan Allen, Michelle Sukul-Chan, Masood Mohajer,
Peter Miasek representing the Unionville Ratepayers Association, Mira Jug, Lene
Ergir, and Doug Denby regarding anti-whistling be received; and,
3) That the September 22, 2015 presentations from staff and
Jardine Lloyd Thompson be received; and,
4) That staff finalize the safety audit, cost estimates,
cost assessment and Regional Express Rail (RER) requirements for the road/rail
crossings in consultation with the Regional Municipality of York and Metrolinx;
and,
5) That staff undertake a safety audit on the Green Lane and
Langstaff Road crossings on the CN Bala Subdivision (Richmond Hill Line) and
report back to Council as to required safety improvements and cost to continue
anti-whistling; and,
7) That staff be directed to hire a rail safety expert to
determine if safety measures beyond the Grade Crossing Regulations are
required, and provide a report by January, 2016; and,
8) That the Budget Sub-committee be requested to include an
additional $500,000 in the Capital Budget to begin a grade crossing safety
program; and,
9) That the Regional Municipality of York be requested to
confirm 100% funding and liability for grade rail safety on regional road
crossings; and,
10) That the Mayor’s Office arrange a meeting
with Metrolinx to confirm the timing of implementation for safety measures in
the RER initiative; and,
11) That staff confirm with Metrolinx their
approved funding to implement such measures; and,
12) That staff collaborate with Metrolinx to
advance, where feasible, the implementation of the safety measures in the City
of Markham; and,
13)* That the City of Markham strongly request
Metrolinx to implement the safety measures that achieve whistle cessation prior
to the implementation of all day train service; and,
14)* That staff provide an update to Development
Services Committee by November 30, 2015 on progress related to all of the
issues; and
15) That the City of Markham, in conjunction
with the Anti-Whistling Working Group, hold public information meetings to keep
the public apprised of the progress; and,
16)* That staff develop a work plan and
implementation plan for the grade crossing safety program and report back to
Council on that plan no later than January 30, 2016; and,
17) That staff
report back on the above issues for Council’s direction; and further,
18) That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
*Amended by Council on September 28, 2015, as follows:
"13) That the City of Markham strongly request
Metrolinx to implement the safety measures that achieve whistle cessation prior
to the implementation of all day train service; and,
14) That staff provide an update to
Development Services Committee by November 30, 2015 on progress related to all
of the issues; and"
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 8, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held September 8, 2015,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- September 11, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the minutes of the Special Development Services
Committee meeting held
September 11, 2015, be confirmed.
CARRIED
7. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 9, 2015 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held September 9, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
8. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-June 18, 2015 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held
June 18, 2015, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
9. INFORMATION REPORT
UPDATE ON MARKHAM’S NEW
COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING BY-LAW PROJECT, PR 13
128340 (10.5)
Report
Note: Appendices
A - E available on-line only.
Appendix
'A' - DRAFT Parking Standards Paper (Task 9)
Appendix
'B' - DRAFT Medical Marihuana Production Facilities Paper (Task 16a)
Appendix
'C' - DRAFT Addiction/Recovery Centres Paper (Task 16b)
Appendix
'D' - DRAFT Adult entertainment & Sex Industry Uses Paper (Task 17)
Appendix
'E' - Presentation by GPA
This item relates to the presentation, agenda item # 3
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report entitled, “INFORMATION REPORT: Update on
Markham’s New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project” dated September 22, 2015,
and attached appendices (Appendix A: Draft Parking Standards Paper, Appendix B:
Draft Medical Marihuana Production Facilities Paper, Appendix C: Draft
Addiction/Recovery Centres Paper, Appendix D: Draft Adult Entertainment &
Sex Industry Uses Paper and Appendix E: Presentation), be received.
CARRIED
10. PRELIMINARY REPORT
DEL RIDGE (EAST MARKHAM) INC.
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW TO ALLOW TWO
(2) – 8 STOREY APARTMENT
BUILDINGS AT 7325 MARKHAM ROAD
FILE NOS: OP/ZA 15 133670
(10.3 & 10.5)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the report dated September 22, 2015 and titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc., Applications to amend the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law to allow two (2) – 8 storey apartment buildings at 7325
Markham Road”, be received.
CARRIED
11. PRELIMINARY REPORT
DIGRAM DEVELOPMENTS MARKHAM
INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AT
6232 16TH AVENUE
FILE NOS: ZA/SC 15 244470
(10.5 & 10.6)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the report dated September 22, 2015 titled “ Preliminary Report,
Digram Developments Markham Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
Approval applications to permit a townhouse development at 6232 16th
Avenue,” be received.
CARRIED
12. PRELIMINARY REPORT
ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LTD.
4073 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
SOUTH SIDE OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE
WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
FILE NO.: OP/SU/ZA 15 107807
(10.3, 10.7 & 10.5)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the report dated September 22, 2015 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Angus Glen Village Ltd., 4073 Major Mackenzie Drive, South side of Major
Mackenzie Drive, west of Kennedy Road, Applications for Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision”, be received.
CARRIED
13. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CAN-AM EXPRESS
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT THE PARKING OF
LICENSED CHARTER BUSES
ON A TEMPORARY BASIS AT 332
JOHN STREET
FILE NO. ZA 15 131193 (10.5)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Can-Am Express,
Zoning Amendment Application to permit the parking of licensed charter buses on
a temporary basis at 332 John Street, File No. ZA 15 131193” dated September 22,
2015, be received; and,
2) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
14. PRELIMINARY REPORT
1932585 ONTARIO INCORPORATED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO INTRODUCE ADDITIONAL
COMMERCIAL USES
WITHIN THE EXISTING HERITAGE BUILDING
AT
4802 HIGHWAY 7 EAST
FILE NO.: ZA 15 110273 (10.5)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report dated September 22, 2015 titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, 1932585 Ontario Incorporated, Zoning By-law Amendment application to
introduce additional commercial uses within the existing heritage building at
4802 Highway 7 East”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application.
CARRIED
15. PRELIMINARY REPORT
SCARDRED 7 COMPANY LIMITED
3940 HIGHWAY 7 (NORTH SIDE,
WEST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT
A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS.: OP/ZA 15 128977 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the staff report dated September 22, 2015, titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Limited, 3940 Highway 7 (north side,
west of Village Parkway), Applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law
amendments to permit a townhouse development,” be received; and,
2) That a public meeting be held to consider the applications;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN POLICY
FRAMEWORK FOR CORNELL CENTRE
(10.3)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report entitled “Draft Official Plan Policy
Framework for Cornell Centre” dated September 22, 2015 be received; and,
2) That staff be
authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the Draft
Official Plan Amendment for Cornell Centre, attached as Appendix ‘B’ to this
report; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL)
LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL TO PERMIT
A RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTRE AT
THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND
BUR OAK AVENUE IN CORNELL CENTRE
FILE NUMBER: SC 13 126638 (10.6)
Report
Lindsay Dale Harris of
Bousfields and Edward Mak of Lindvest, gave a brief presentation regarding the site plan application by
Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd., and addressed concerns identified by the
Committee at a previous presentation. Updated site plans, elevations, and
building materials were displayed. The Committee indicated support for the
revised plans but suggested the pathway through the plaza may be adjusted.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the staff report dated September 22, 2015, “Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Limited, Application for site plan approval to permit a
retail commercial centre at the southeast corner of Highway 7 and Bur Oak
Avenue in Cornell Centre. File Number: SC 13-126638” be received; and,
2) That the site plan application be endorsed in principle,
subject to addressing the conditions outlined in the staff report to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design, or designate, to be issued when the following
conditions have been met:
·
Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06012 has
been registered.
·
The Owner has entered into a site
plan agreement with the City containing all standard and special provisions and
requirements of the City and public agencies.
·
The Holding provision has been
removed from the zoning of the subject lands in accordance with the provisions
of the by-law; and
4) That the walkway
identified in this plan be approved in principle, and that the developer work
with staff for the appropriate location of the pathway, to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. PROPOSED RE-DEVELOPMENT OF THE
UNIONVILLA AREA (10.0)
At the September 9, 2015 Development Services Committee meeting,
Regional Councillor Jim Jones requested the following motion be brought back
for consideration to the meeting this date:
“Whereas the
new “provincial growth plan” has mandated that the Region of York will provide
for additional growth from its 2014 population of 1,133,000 to a 2041
population of 1,790,000; and,
Whereas that
is an increase of more than 650,000 people; and,
Whereas the
present population of the city of Markham is about 350,000 people; and,
Whereas the
Region of York has indicated that Markham will grow to a population of between
536,500 (no urban expansion) and 541,500; and,
Whereas this
is an increased population of over 190,000 new residents over the next 25
years; and,
Whereas if
this increased population is housed in low density, ground related
housing, we could see an additional 100,000 plus automobiles on our streets;
and,
Whereas
Markham is the leader in York Region in Transit Supported and Transit Dependent
Development (TDD); and,
Whereas any
new development proposal adjacent to Bus and Rail Transit should develop at
Transit Dependent Densities; and,
Whereas the
Unionvilla Site is served by YRT transit today and Provincial and Regional
initiatives will improve the service in the future if the densities exist to
support additional transit; and,
Whereas the
proposed Unionvilla development of additional townhouses and stacked townhouses
just adds to low density on a major transit supportive route and a potential
Smart Track rail transit stop at Highway 7; and,
Whereas these
lands have always functioned as a seniors style campus, adjacent to walk-able
Main Street Unionville, with low auto usage and “Life Stages and Aging in
Place Planning” so that residents of this special area who desire to
downsize can remain within the community and stay close to their village; and,
Whereas there
is a tremendous opportunity to study lands bounded by Highway 7, Main Street
Unionville, Fred Varley Drive, and the western boundary of Unionvilla Homes
Society lands, Highway 7 to Sciberras Drive, south to Rouge Valleyland and then
east to Stouffville Go railway tracks; and,
Whereas knowing that we are faced
with unprecedented growth in actual numbers, including growth in the number of
elderly residents, it is our duty to ensure that future development is transit
supportive and also supportive of this growing segment of the population;
Now therefore be it resolved:
That staff prepare a report for
council to consider how the Unionvilla lands in the study area can be developed
as an Elder Friendly Community, fully integrated with Main Street Unionville,
Highway 7, with an increase in density so it can help to support a Smart Track
enhanced transit station stop at Highway 7 to serve this new community and the
larger area.”
The Committee received a written submission from Don
Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Minto Communities Canada.
Glen Crosby, representing the Unionville Home Society,
referred to the correspondence from Malone Given Parsons Ltd. and suggested
that the proposed study would not be necessary. Mr. Crosby discussed the
increasing need for care facilities and advised that the land owners will be coming
forward in the near future with a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the seniors’
campus.
Regional Councillor Jim Jones agreed to withdraw the
motion at this time, in consideration of the pending redevelopment proposal.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the correspondence from Don Given, Malone
Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Minto Communities Canada, and the deputation
by Glen Crosby, representing the Unionville Home Society, regarding the proposed
re-development of the Unionvilla area, be received.
CARRIED
19. LAND USE POLICIES AND ZONING REGULATIONS
IN THE PASSMORE AVENUE
INDUSTRIAL AREA (10.0)
The proposed motion regarding land use and zoning regulations in the
Passmore Avenue area was brought forward by Councillor Alex Chiu.
Janet Lin spoke in opposition to the expansion of the asphalt/concrete
batching and recycling facilities on Passmore Avenue, due to the level of dust
produced in this area of rapidly-increasing residential density.
Ivan Lyang spoke in opposition to the expansion of the asphalt/concrete
batching and recycling facilities on Passmore Avenue, due to potential health
impacts to nearby residents.
Staff clarified that the facility is under the jurisdiction of the City
of Toronto, and the purpose of the proposed motion is to alert Toronto to
Markham’s concerns.
Councillor Alex Chiu discussed the concerns of the residents and noted
there are already two facilities in the area that receive many complaints.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Whereas a number of residents and landowners in the Milliken Mills
community of Markham have expressed concern to Members of Markham Council
regarding existing and proposed asphalt/concrete batching and recycling
facilities on Passmore Avenue in the City of Toronto; and,
Whereas both the City of Toronto and the City of Markham are
undertaking land use studies and review of development applications to
encourage mixed use redevelopment including residential intensification in this
vicinity, including along the Steeles Avenue Corridor between Kennedy Road and
Midland Avenue, in proximity to the Milliken GO Station; and,
Whereas asphalt and concrete batching and recycling facilities with
outdoor storage and processing are considered not to be compatible with
residential intensification and other higher order land uses being planned for
the surrounding area;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
1) That the City of Toronto be requested
to review its land use policies and zoning regulations pertaining to such
asphalt and concrete batching and recycling facilities, and other heavy
industrial uses involving outdoor storage and processing, in the Passmore
Avenue industrial area; and,
2) That in the event that the City does
receive formal applications to permit such uses in this vicinity, that every
effort be made to re-direct such uses to more appropriate locations removed
from residential uses and re-development areas, and to apply conditions to
properly mitigate the impact of such uses including such matters as days and
hours of operation, buffering and screening, surface treatments to prevent the
raising of dust, on site dust controls, street sweeping, control of stockpile
heights and machinery heights, noise
controls, truck traffic circulations routes, storm water management, and other
environmental protection measures and monitoring programs; and further,
*
*Amended by Council on September 28, 2015, to delete Clause 3:
“That this
resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO).”
20. MULTI-USE PATHWAY – NAMING (6.3)
Report
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor
Karen Rea
CARRIED
21. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (10.0, 8.0)
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the following in-camera matters be
referred directly to the September 28, 2015 Council meeting:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- September 8, 2015 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (c,
e, e, e,)]
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD (ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - 13 ST. ANDRES COURT - WARD 1) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 4:12 PM.
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