MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-12-12
Meeting No. 1
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster
PART A - 12:00 noon
PART B - 1:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
R. Blake, Manager, West District
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development
Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional Councillor J. Heath assumed the Chair
for Item # 11.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Regional Councillor G. Landon disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 11, the proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being a
Director of the Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Webster disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 11, the
proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being on the Board of the
Markhaven Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. NINTH LINE AND BUR OAK AVENUE
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (5.10)
Staff provided an update on two road construction projects. The Bur Oak
extension to Highway 7 is expected to be paved by the end of next week, but
will not be opened until January or February. Intersection improvements at
Highway 7 will be done in the spring.
The 9th Line By-pass through the Box Grove Community had been anticipated
to be open by the end of 2006, but will not be completed until spring. Delay
factors have been the wet fall weather and Highway 407’s limitation of the hours
of operation to 5 hours per day. In response to Committee’s concern regarding traffic
disruption, staff advised that at least one lane will always be open. Staff was
requested to forward the status of the lights at Bur Oak and 16th
Avenue to the Committee. It was noted that more
improvements may be required at this intersection.
Tom Farrar, President of the Box Grove Ratepayers Association, questioned
the delays to the improvements, and suggested that the south end of the by-pass
be opened from 14th Avenue
to 9th Line to provide some relief.
Staff responded that the two critical timing components to the project
are property acquisition and approvals, and confirmed that the 407 has legal
control over the corridor and can dictate hours of operation. Interim opening
of the south interface had been considered, however a left turn would still be
required and the Region did not consider it to be safe.
Dave Stewart of TACC suggested temporary closure of 9th Line
from the 407 ramp south to Rougebank, for 8 weeks, would speed up construction,
but would not enable the deadline to be met.
Committee expressed disappointment that the deadlines were not
fulfilled, and that Highway 407 was not
being cooperative. The Mayor and Regional Councillor J. Heath offered to meet
with 407, and asked staff and Mr. Stewart to provide an e-mail summarizing their
requirements and the potential advantage. It was suggested that Highway 407 be
used as a detour for this project, as well as a detour for truck traffic from
Highway 48. Mr. Farrar suggested discussions with 407 include increasing the
intersection at 9th Line to a full intersection.
Staff will follow up on the scenarios discussed and provide a further
update. The Committee requested staff to e-mail a colour-coded phased map to the
members.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the presentation by staff, the developer, Mattamy, and Dave
Stewart of TACC, regarding the Ninth Line and Bur Oak Avenue construction
schedule, be received.
CARRIED
2. YONGE STREET RAPID TRANSIT UPDATE
YORK REGION TRANSIT (13.4,
5.14)
Mary Frances Turner, Executive Co-ordinator of York Region Transit gave
a presentation regarding the Yonge
Street rapid transit project.
Ms. Turner advised of the growing ridership and continuing improvements,
and that York Region residents give rapid transit issues a high priority. Phase
1 (2003-2005) is completed and Phase 2 (2006-2013) is underway. Preliminary
engineering is now proceeding for the transitway segments along the Yonge
Street corridor, with construction slated to begin
in 2008. This will involve contacting property owners to acquire necessary land,
and working closely with Markham.
The Ward Councillor stated that the residents in Thornhill want a pedestrian-friendly
system, and they will work with the Region to resolve concerns, such as the
widening of Yonge Street
and burying hydro lines.
Committee discussed Highway 407 crossings and fly-overs, and financing.
Ms. Turner advised that Regional and Provincial funding has been obtained, but
the Federal government has not contributed.
Moved by: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the presentation by Mary Frances Turner, Executive Co-ordinator of
York Region Transit regarding a Yonge Street rapid transit update, be received.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
William Vliek, Fire Mechanic Assistant, Fire &
Emergency Services – 35 years
Una Allette, IMS Clerk, Waterworks – 20 years
Graham Beach, Waterworks Operator 2, Waterworks – 3
years
Blair Labelle, Committee Clerk, Clerk’s Department – 3
years
Ian Robertson, Arborist, Parks Maintenance, Forestry –
3 years
John Webster, Councillor, Ward 5 – 3 years
Elana Yellen, Program Coordinator, Markham
Museum – 3 years
Thomas Yeung, Project Manager, Asset Management – 3
years
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 21, 2006 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held November 21, 2006, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 8, 2006 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held November 8, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
6. CORNELL
ADVISORY GROUP MINUTES
- October 19, 2006 (16.34)
Minutes
A recommendation by the Cornell Advisory Group regarding an additional
10,000 square feet for the East Markham (Cornell) Library was referred to staff
for review. Committee directed that the response from staff include information
on square footage to population calculations.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting
held October 19, 2006, be received for information;
And that the recommendation of the Cornell Advisory
Group on October 19, 2006, for an additional 10,000 square feet to be
considered for the East Markham (Cornell)
Library, be referred to staff and the Library Board for review.
CARRIED
7. REPORT ON
INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 14, 2006 TO NOVEMBER 17, 2006 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of October
14, 2006 to November 17,
2006” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance
with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
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 December 12, 2006.
CARRIED
9. KRASHNIK
INVESTMENTS LTD.
9829, 9833 & 9855 HIGHWAY
NO. 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
REZONE FROM
SELECT INDUSTRIAL AND
WAREHOUSING (M.I) TO
MAJOR COMMERCIAL (MJC) ZONE (ZA
06 128721) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to consider a Zoning
By-law Amendment application (File No. ZA 06 128721) by Krashnik Investments
Ltd. to rezone the lands located on the east side of Highway No. 48, south of Major
Mackenzie Drive, municipally known as 9829, 9833 & 9855 Highway No. 48,
from Select Industrial and Warehousing (M.I) to Major Commercial (MJC) Zone.
CARRIED
10. 2097358
ONTARIO INC., 7781 KENNEDY ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A RETIREMENT HOME,
PERMIT OFFICE
USES IN AN EXISTING HISTORICAL
DWELLING, AND
RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING PRIVATE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(OP 06 132013, ZA 06 131954) (10.3,
10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated December 12, 2006 entitled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, 2097358 Ontario Inc.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a
retirement home, permit office uses in an existing historical dwelling, and
recognize an existing private Montessori school at 7781 Kennedy Road
(OP.06-132013 and ZA.06-131954)” be received;
And that staff be authorized to schedule a Public
Meeting to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications
following a Public Information Meeting and when the issues identified in this
report have been addressed, to the satisfaction of staff.
CARRIED
11. THE MARKHAVEN FOUNDATION, N/E CORNER
OF MCCOWAN ROAD AND MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A SEVERANCE (OP 06
129531, ZA 06 129536) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Regional Councillor J. Heath assumed the Chair for
Item # 11.
Regional Councillor G. Landon disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being a Director of the
Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote
on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Webster disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposal by the Markhaven Foundation, by nature of being on the Board of the
Markhaven Foundation, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by: Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor T. Wong
That a public meeting be held to consider the
application submitted by The Markhaven Foundation for Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendments to permit the severance of a property located at the
northeast corner of McCowan Road and Major Mackenzie Drive.
CARRIED
12. RENAMING PORTIONS OF ROADS AFFECTED BY
EXISTING AND PROPOSED ROAD REALIGNMENTS
(10.14)
Report Attachment
Staff was directed to report back to
Committee on the request of the residents of Locust Hill to name the connector
road north of Locust Hill as “Locust
Hill Lane”, and to check on the reference to the
Markham By-pass “north”.
Staff was also directed that instead
of “Old Woodbine Avenue” and “Old Highway 7” the names make reference to Victoria Square or the Cathedral,
and that further discussions be brought to a Part A session. Staff invited
Councillors to submit name suggestions.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J.
Heath
That the
report entitled “Renaming Portions of Roads Affected by Existing and Proposed
New Road Realignments”, dated December 12, 2006, be received;
And that
the Town of Markham rename the Town owned sections of the old Markham By-Pass,
north and south of 16th Avenue, to Cornell Centre Boulevard;
And that
the Town of Markham
request the Region of York to name the Woodbine Avenue By-Pass as Woodbine
Avenue;
And that the naming of the by-passed portion of Highway 7, east of
Locust Hill, and of the future by-passed portion of existing Woodbine Avenue,
be referred back to staff for a Part A discussion.
CARRIED
Note: At C.C.C. on December 13,
the whole matter was referred to a Part A session.
13. 1617834 ONTARIO LIMITED, 156 BULLOCK
DRIVE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT A
RESTAURANT USE (ZA 05 026995) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Staff gave brief explanation of the
proposal.
Terry Brown, 128
Sherwood Forest Drive, described his concerns
regarding noise and dust from construction, vehicular activity, bright lights
at night, and the potential impacts as a gathering place.
James Worsley, 126
Sherwood Forest Drive, asked for clarification of
the proposal. Staff advised it is for a 100 sq. m. self-serve restaurant with
no drive-through facilities. Mr. Worsley supported the comments made by Mr.
Brown, and added a concern for the hours of operation.
Staff clarified the issues that have
been addressed since the Public Meeting and advised that the applicant has
agreed to provide an undertaking to limit the hours of operation to 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. By-law enforcement is pursuing noise
and other issues. Lighting complaints will also be addressed prior to adoption
of the proposed by-law.
Committee directed that the undertaking for hours of operation be
registered with the site plan, to ensure it will be in place for future owners.
The Ward Councillor agreed to meet on site with staff, residents, and the
applicant prior to the Council meeting scheduled for December 19, 2006.
Alex Shaw of Peak Garden Developments Inc., representing the applicant,
advised that shields have already been put on the lights, and that the
applicant is willing to work with staff to resolve the concerns.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the following resolution be referred to
Committee of the Whole on December 19, 2006:
“That
Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 05 026995) to amend By-law 1229, as
amended, submitted by 1617834 Ontario Limited to permit a restaurant use at 156
Bullock Drive, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as
Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted”;
And that the Ward Councillor, staff, residents,
and the applicant meet on site to resolve issues relating to illumination,
noise and hours of operation, prior to Council considering this matter;
And that staff provide an update on required
undertakings and site plan conditions to address the issues.
CARRIED
14. TRI-BLOCK
GROUP LTD.
WHITE’S HILL AVENUE IN THE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT
6 SEMI-DETACHED
DWELLINGS (ZA 04 015352) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by: Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report.
Rezoning application by Tri-Block Group Ltd to permit 6 semi-detached dwellings
on White’s Hill Avenue
in the Cornell Community,” dated December
12, 2006, be received;
And that zoning amendment application (ZA 04-015352)
to amend By-law 304-87 and By-law 177-96, as amended, submitted by Tri-Block
Group Ltd for lands on White’s Hill Avenue, be approved and the draft
implementing zoning by-laws attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted;
And that servicing allocation for 5 semi-detached units (15.1 population)
be granted to Tri-Block Group Ltd from the total servicing allocation granted
to the Cornell Community to date by the Town and the Region of York;
And that the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development;
And that the Town reserve the right to revoke or
reallocate servicing allocation at its sole discretion;
And that the applicant agree to pay their
proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
CARRIED
15. REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL TO SHORT-LIST CONSULTANTS
FOR THE YONGE-STEELES CORRIDOR
STUDY (10.8)
Report Attachment
Committee discussed the possibility of a joint study
with Vaughan, and was advised that Markham’s
Secondary Plan requires the study to assist in updating the policy and urban
design framework to guide incoming development applications. The study will
assist the Town and residents should any applications be appealed to the
Ontario Municipal Board. Staff are not aware of any plans by Vaughan
for a similar study, and a joint project may prolong the timeline. The residents
of Vaughan will be welcome to participate in the public
consultation process and Vaughan Council and staff can also be involved in any overlap
issues, but the study would not directly include Vaughan
lands.
Committee suggested consideration be given to forming
a Working Group consisting of the Ward Councillor and other members of Council.
Moved by: Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the report entitled: “Request for Approval to
Short-list consultants for the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Study” be received;
And that staff be authorized to send requests for
proposals for the above noted study to five lead consulting firms, including
Urban Strategies; The Planning Partnership; David Butler Associates; Meridian
Planning Consultants; and Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates, and to
retain a preferred consultant from this list of firms;
And that Council pre-approve the remaining budget of
$100,000 for the 2007 Capital Project #7331 – Yonge-Steeles Corridor Study from
the proposed 2007 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
16. MILLER
PAVING LIMITED, 7781 WOODBINE AVENUE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-06001)
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
TO CREATE INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
BLOCKS ON THE EAST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE
NORTH OF 14TH AVENUE (SU.06-105672 AND ZA.04-017225) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Staff advised that the applicant has requested to negotiate development
standards in the zoning by-law amendment, including maximum store size
provisions, and the by-law may need to come back to Committee before going to
Council.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report dated December 12, 2006 entitled
“Miller Paving Limited, 7781 Woodbine Avenue, Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision
(19TM-06001) to create industrial and commercial development blocks on the east
side of Woodbine Avenue north of 14th Avenue (SU.06-105672)” be
received;
That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 16, 2006, regarding the proposed
plan of subdivision be received;
That staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting
to consider an official plan amendment to designate 11.9 ha (29.4 acres) of the
subject property from INDUSTRIAL to INDUSTRIAL – General Industrial, in order
to confirm the intended sub-category of Industrial use in the Official Plan;
That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06001 located on
the east side of Woodbine Avenue, north of 14th Avenue, proposed by
Miller Paving Limited, be draft approved subject to the “red line” revisions
and conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
That the applications to amend Zoning By-laws 2284-68
and 177-96 be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws set out in Appendix
‘B’ be finalized and enacted;
That the Chief Administrative Officer and the
Commissioner, Community and Fire Services, report back to the Council regarding
the details of the terms and conditions of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with
respect to land exchange/sale between the Town and Miller Paving Ltd.;
That the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town
and Miller Paving Ltd is to be executed prior any final approval of the plan of
subdivision for registration;
That the required Phasing Agreement and Environmental
Management Plan shall address the timing of development, infrastructure, site
remediation, and decommissioning and relocation of the existing Miller Paving
operation, to the satisfaction of the Town;
That the applicant provide to the Town the required
payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee
By-law (By-law 2005-357); and
That the draft plan of subdivision approval shall
lapse after a period of three years, commencing on December 19, 2006, unless
extended by the Town upon application by the Owner.
CARRIED
PART C
Public
Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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R. Blake, Manager, West District
S. Bordone, Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
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
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared
17. ROYAL DAVID REALTY INC., 2300 JOHN STREET
NORTHEAST CORNER OF LESLIE AND
JOHN STREETS
WITHIN THE THORNHILL SECONDARY
PLAN AREA
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
AMEND THE LIST OF
PERMITTED USES (ZA 06 121015) (10.5)
Report Attach
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning
By-law amendment, File ZA 06 121015, submitted by Royal David Realty Inc., to
amend the list of permitted uses as 2300 John Street.
Committee was advised that 215
notices were mailed on November 22, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on November 20, 2006. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
There were no comments from
the public with respect to this application, and the Committee had no concerns.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor G. Landon
That the report from the Development
Services Commission dated October 17, 2006, entitled “Application for Zoning
By-law Amendment to amend the list of permitted uses at 2300 John Street” be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on December 12, 2006, with respect to the proposed amendment
to By-law 2571, as amended, be received;
And that the application by
Royal David Realty Inc. to amend By-law 2571, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed
amendment to By-law 2571, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:10 p.m.