Meeting No. 15

Staff provided an update on York Region’s policies and Markham’s role regarding rental and affordable housing, and outlined the staff recommendation for an allocation from the Servicing Reserve for any affordable housing project which may be approved for Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program funding. Committee discussed past and current affordable housing development applications and the percentage of lower income households in Markham.

It was suggested that the draft recommendation contained in Agenda Item 15 reflect a range of conditional servicing allocation units instead of a specific number, and that staff make a presentation on this issue at the next Developers Round Table meeting.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero

That the staff presentation regarding Affordable Housing and Servicing Allocation, be received.

CARRIED

2. PROVINCIAL GROWTH PLAN
GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE (13.2)

Staff provided an update on the approved Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and Markham’s responses to the policies. Committee expressed concern for the impact of intensification on Markham, and asked that a chart illustrating the residential and employment intensification, possibly colour-coded to indicate the densities, be provided at a future meeting. It was noted that transportation and rapid transit initiatives, and climate change issues should be addressed in the implementation of the Plan.

Committee considered requesting the Province to support Markham at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for Rouge North.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the staff presentation regarding the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, be received.

CARRIED

3. PATHWAYS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN (6.3)

Kevin Okima and Harry Kordors of Marshall Macklin Monaghan, gave a presentation on the Markham Pathways and Trails Master Plan. They reviewed the technical process for the study and the draft plan, which will involve an estimated 175 km of trails at $45.5 million over 50 years.

Committee directed that stakeholder groups be invited to the public information meetings.

Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster

That the presentation by staff and Kevin Okima and Harry Kordors of Marshall Macklin Monaghan, regarding the Pathways and Trails Master Plan, be received;

And that staff be authorized to host a public information meeting in October 2006 to present the Pathway and Trails Master Plan;

And that staff proceed with work in refining the Implementation and Financial Strategy as well as Facility Types and Priorities.

CARRIED

4. REGIONAL STREETSCAPE STANDARDS (13.4)

The presentation was deferred and combined with item # 21.

5. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

The following staff will be presented with service awards:

Kevin Ottaway, Operations Working Supervisor, Operations – 30 years

Wayne Andrunyk, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Tom Caldwell, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Gerry Dube, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Dennis Eadie, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Dave Forfar, District Chief, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Gordon Hooper, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Brandon King, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Jack Lang, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Dave Lovett, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Larry Peacock, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Dain Phillips, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Christopher Rouble, Platoon Chief, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Glen Stephenson, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years

Jason Churchill, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Scott Daniel, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Blaine Dobson, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Kenneth Fisher, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Dave Gilson, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Mike Hallyburton, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Jim Houston, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Donald McClean, Fire Chief, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Blair Morgan, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Greg Morrison, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Frank Naccarato, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Mike Perreault, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Rob Pople, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Frank Shields, Gardener, Operations Horticulture – 20 years

Steve Tambosso, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 20 years

Morgan Jones, Supervisor Operations, Operations – 15 years

Dave Lipari, Arborist, Operations, Forestry – 10 years

Pam Tsatsanis, parks Labourer/Driver, Operations – 10 years

Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Capital Works Engineer, Engineering – 5 years

Bernie McDermott, Facility Coordinator, Milliken Mills Community Centre – 5 years

Dolores Rae, Fitness Councellor, Centennial Community Centre – 5 years

Ronald Vokins, Waterworks Operator 2, Waterworks – 3 years

6. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 5, 2006 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held September 5, 2006, be confirmed.

CARRIED

7.         CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP MINUTES
            May 15, 2006
            June 12, 2006
            July 17, 2006
            August 14, 2006 (16.34)

May 15 June 12 July 17 Aug 14

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meetings held May 15, June 12, July 17, and August 14, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.         GREENSBOROUGH NORTH GROUP
            SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, BETWEEN
            MARKHAM BY-PASS AND THE GO TRANSIT RAIL CORRIDOR
            PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            (SU 06 109380 (19TM-06009) ZO 06 109396) (10.5, 10.7)

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That a public meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by the Greensborough North Group for draft plan of subdivision (19TM-06009) approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments to permit a residential plan of subdivision within the Greensborough community once the applicant has addressed the concerns/issues identified in the staff report dated September 19, 2006.

CARRIED

9.         WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            NORTH OF EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE, WEST OF
            HIGHWAY 48, WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
            PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            (SU 01 119048 (19TM-01020 - PHASE 3) ZO 01 119040) (10.5, 10.7)

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That a public meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Wynberry Developments Inc. for draft plan of subdivision (19TM-01020 – Phase 3) approval and an implementing zoning by-law amendment to permit a residential plan of subdivision within the Wismer Commons community.

CARRIED

10.       LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LIMITED
            SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7 BETWEEN 9TH LINE AND THE
            MARKHAM BY-PASS IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY
            PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT
            USES (SU 06 114925 (19TM-060012) ZA 06 114935) (10.5, 10.7)

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the report dated September 19, 2006 entitled “Preliminary Report. Plan of subdivision and zoning amendment applications by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited to permit residential, commercial and employment uses south of Highway 7 between 9th Line and the Markham By-Pass in the Cornell Community,” be received;

And that staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider the plan of subdivision and zoning amendment applications, as well as an amended Official Plan amendment application.

CARRIED

11.       CALLOWAY REIT (WOODSIDE II) INC. – LA-Z-BOY
            3083 AND 3075 HIGHWAY 7
            SITE PLAN HOLD (H) REMOVAL APPLICATIONS
            (SC 06 109647, ZA 06 109657) (10.5, 10.6)

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the report dated September 19, 2006, entitled: “Calloway REIT (WOODSIDE II) Inc. La-Z-Boy, Site plan application to permit a La-Z-Boy retail outlet at 3083 and 3075 Highway 7 and HOLD (H) removal for part of 3083 Highway 7 (SC 06 109647 & ZA 06 109657)” be received;

And that the zoning application (ZA 06 109657) submitted by Calloway REIT (Woodside II) Inc. to remove the HOLD (H) provision for part of the lands at 3083 Highway 7 to permit a La-Z-Boy retail outlet at 3083 and 3075 Highway 7, be approved subject to fulfillment of the conditions identified in this report;

And that Council authorize the enactment of a Deeming By-law, if required, in order for the two parcels to merge on title should the applicant confirm that the two parcels are two separate lots, subject to the submission of the appropriate application and fees;

And that the site plan control application to permit a La-Z-boy retail outlet at 3083 and 3075 Highway 7, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,

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.

CARRIED

12.       1685455 ONTARIO INC. 4550 STEELES AVENUE EAST
            AND TOWN-OWNED LANDS AT 4576 STEELES AVENUE EAST
            ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA 06 126186, SC 06 122264) (10.5, 10.6)

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the Preliminary Report dated September 19, 2006 on an application for zoning amendment submitted by 1685455 Ontario Inc. be received,

That a public meeting be held to consider the rezoning application; and,

That Council authorize the continued processing of the application, without prejudice, as it applies to the Town-owned lands, municipally known as 4576 Steeles Avenue East;

And further that Legal and Engineering staff be authorized to continue discussions with the applicants regarding the design and possible acquisition of the surplus portion of the future Midland Avenue road allowance.

CARRIED

13. CONDITIONAL BUILDING PERMITS (10.13)

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That Council enact the By-law attached as Appendix “A” to amend By-law 128-93 to allow the Chief Building Official to execute conditional permit agreements on behalf of the Town, where Site Plan Approval is required and Site Plan “endorsement” has been obtained.

CARRIED

14.       FAIRGLEN HOMES LIMITED, 9765 KENNEDY ROAD
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF
            SUBDIVISION FOR 18 SINGLE DETACHED LOTS
            (SU 05 009324, ZA 05 009327) (10.5, 10.7)

Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed development by Fairglen Homes Limited at 9765 Kennedy Road, by nature of representing the owner, 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 A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-05003, prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., dated February 4, 2004, to permit 18 single detached lots, east of Kennedy Road, north of Bur Oak Avenue, be approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated September 19, 2006;

That the application submitted by Fairglen Homes Limited, to amend Zoning By-laws 177-76 and 304-87, as amended, be approved, and the draft by-laws be enacted;

That the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

That Fairglen Homes Limited be granted a servicing allocation for a projected population of 67 people (18 single detached units), such allocation to be from the total allocation for the Berczy Community in accordance with the February 15, 2005, November 22, 2005, and June 20, 2006 report on servicing allocation;

That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation for this development;

That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

That the applicant provide the Town with the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);

And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-05003 will lapse after a period of three years commencing September 19, 2006, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

CARRIED

15.       SERVICING ALLOCATION FOR MARKHAM PROJECT(S)
            UNDER THE RENTAL COMPONENT OF THE
            CANADA-ONTARIO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM (10.7, 5.5)

Committee received an addendum recommendation. A staff presentation had been given earlier in the meeting.

Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the September 19, 2006 staff report entitled “Servicing Allocation for Markham Project(s) under the Rental Component of the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program” be received;

And that Council authorize a conditional servicing allocation, in the order of 100 units, from the Town reserve, in support of any affordable rental housing project(s) located in the Town of Markham, which may be approved for Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program funding;

And that the assignment of this servicing allocation be put on “hold” conditional on the affordable rental housing project receiving all necessary municipal approvals and approval of a Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program funding allocation by the Region of York;

And that the assignment of this servicing allocation be conditional on the execution of an agreement between the Town and the affordable rental housing project proponent, respecting affordable rental rates and financial arrangements of significance to the Town, to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor;

And that any portion of the approximately 100 units put on “hold” from the Town servicing allocation reserve, not allocated to an approved affordable rental housing project by December 31, 2007, shall be returned to the Town reserve;

And that the Clerk notify the Region of York Commissioner of Community Services and Housing of the Town of Markham’s conditional servicing allocation for approved project(s) under the rental component of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program;

And that the Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this report to the York Region MPPs and the Region of York;

And that staff give a presentation at the next Developers Round Table.

CARRIED

16.       COSINI PROPERTIES INC., 201, 203 AND 205 LANGSTAFF
            ROAD EAST, AND 3 AND 5 ESSEX AVENUE, THORNHILL
            TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
            PERMIT OFFICES, CONTRACTOR YARDS AND OUTDOOR
            STORAGE OF NEW VEHICLES (ZA 06 120440) (10.5)

Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Limited, representing the applicant, Cosini Properties Inc., presented a written submission to the Committee, requesting the applications proceed to a Public Meeting for public input, or be referred to the Thornhill Subcommittee.

Committee deferred this matter until later in the meeting, to obtain legal advice. Consideration of this matter then resumed.

Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

That the deputation and written submission by Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Limited, representing the applicant, Cosini Properties Inc., be received;

And that the staff report entitled “Application for Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit Offices, Contractor Yards and Outdoor Storage of New Vehicles, 201, 203 and 205 Langstaff Road East, and 3 and 5 Essex Avenue, Thornhill File Number ZA 06-120440”, be received;

And that the application as submitted by Cosini Properties Inc. (ZA 06-120440), be refused;

And that By-law Enforcement take action to ensure the property is brought into conformity with the existing zoning.

CARRIED

17.       COSINI PROPERTIES INC.
            195 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, THORNHILL
            TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
            PERMIT OFFICES, CONTRACTOR YARDS AND OUTDOOR
            STORAGE OF NEW VEHICLES (ZA 06 120219) (10.5)

Committee deferred this matter until later in the meeting, to obtain legal advice. Consideration of this matter then resumed.

Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero

That the deputation and written submission by Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Limited, representing the applicant, Cosini Properties Inc., be received;

That the staff report entitled “Application for Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit Offices, Contractor Yards and Outdoor Storage of New Vehicles, 195 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, File Number ZA 06-120219”, be received;

And that the application as submitted by Cosini Properties Inc. (ZA 06-120219), be refused;

And that By-law Enforcement take action to ensure the property is brought into conformity with the existing zoning.

CARRIED

18.       COSINI PROPERTIES INC.
            139 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, THORNHILL
            TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
            PERMIT OFFICES, CONTRACTOR YARDS AND OUTDOOR
            STORAGE OF NEW VEHICLES (ZA 06 120174) (10.5)

Committee deferred this matter until later in the meeting, to obtain legal advice. Consideration of this matter then resumed.

Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero

That the deputation and written submission by Ben Quan of QX4 Investments Limited, representing the applicant, Cosini Properties Inc., be received;

That the staff report entitled “Application for Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit Offices, Contractor Yards and Outdoor Storage of New Vehicles, 139 Langstaff Road, Thornhill, File Number: ZA 06-120174”, be received;

And that the application as submitted by Cosini Properties Inc. (ZA 06-120174), be refused;

And that By-law Enforcement take action to ensure the property is brought into conformity with the existing zoning.

CARRIED

19.       TERRA NERO INVESTMENTS, 77 ANDERSON AVENUE
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            TO PERMIT A COIN CAR WASH AND QUICK LUBE FACILITY
            (ZA 06 106227, SC 06 106240) (10.5, 10.6)

Maria Gatzios of Blousfields Inc., representing the applicant, Terra Nero Investments, displayed area context plans, site plans and elevations, and requested that the Committee reconsider the staff recommendation to deny the application. Ms. Gatzios presented 82 form letters of support from residents.

Staff responded to comments by the applicant, advising that the proposal does not comply with the current Zoning and that opposition had been received at the Public Meeting.

Committee noted that many of the support letters are not from residents in the immediate area of the proposal, and discussed appropriate uses for the property. Three items were identified to be addressed as conditions of approval: that the south-facing structure use solar power; that rainwater be captured and run-off be recycled and energy captured; and, that due to the large amount of landscaping in close proximity to creek, that organic landscapers be used. Ms. Gatzios confirmed the owners’ agreement to commit to the three requests.

Committee considered approval, with no further notice requirement for the coffee shop use, subject to site plan approval and the three issues identified.

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

That the deputation by Maria Gatzios of Blousfields Inc., representing the applicant, Terra Nero Investments, be received;

And that the 82 form letters in support of the car wash and coffee shop, be received;

And that the Development Services Commission Report entitled “Terra Nero Investments, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 06 106227) and Site Plan Approval (SC 06 106240) to permit a coin car wash and quick lube facility at 77 Anderson Avenue, Northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Anderson Avenue,” be received;

And whereas Council resolves, pursuant to s. 34 (17) of the Planning Act, that the addition of the proposed take-out restaurant (coffee shop) as a permitted use in the Zoning By-law Amendment does not require a further public meeting;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 06 106227) submitted by Terra Nero Investments to permit a coin car wash and quick lube facility and a take-out restaurant (coffee shop) at 77 Anderson Avenue, Northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Anderson Avenue, be approved;

And be it further resolved that the site plan application (SC 06 106240) submitted by Terra Nero Investments to permit a coin car wash and quick lube facility and a take-out restaurant (coffee shop) at 77 Anderson Avenue, Northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Anderson Avenue, be approved, subject to standard conditions and the following:

1. That the Owner shall work with staff to finalize site plan details to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and

2. That the Owner shall commit to:

a. Use of solar power through installation of panel(s) on the building’s roof;

b. Capturing rainwater and recycling used water for business operations; and

c. Retaining an Organic Landscapers to utilize organic landscaping methods for the site.

CARRIED

20.       ST. DIMITRIJI SOLUNSKI MACEDONIAN
            ORTHODOX CHURCH, 201 MAIN STREET NORTH,
            MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
            REQUEST TO INSTALL METAL TILE ROOF (10.13)

Staff advised that an exception was being made to permit the metal roof, with the provision that it be an acceptable colour. The applicant was not in attendance.

Committee noted the exceptional artwork on the walls of the structure, and acknowledged the need to protect it, as well as the need for the roof to be compatible in colour and style.

A motion to defer this matter to view colour samples for the roof was lost. Committee directed that the applicant be requested to attend Committee of the Whole on September 26, 2006, to display colour samples.

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

That the report titled “Request to install metal tile roof, St. Dimitriji Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, 201 Main Street North, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District,” be received;

And that the applicant be permitted to install a metal tile roof on the church, in the traditional colour of their choice subject to obtaining a Building Permit for the work based on the change of materials from asphalt to metal.

CARRIED

21. REGIONAL STREETSCAPE POLICY (13.4)

Report Presentation

Committee received a revised recommendation. Staff gave a presentation detailing the Regional Streetscape Policy and the impacts on Markham.

Committee noted issues to be addressed: identify locations for guardrails where there are pedestrian safety issues on Regional roads; permit exceptions for banner displays for community events such as the Terry Fox Run; install sidewalks on Regional roads as part of initial streetscaping (lack of sidewalks on Highway 7 east of Kennedy were noted); investigate undergrounding of hydro poles as part of road reconstruction; and, signs on Regional roads should be regulated by the municipality.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster

That the staff report entitled, “Regional Streetscape Policies” dated September 19, 2006 be received;

And that Markham support, in principle the Region’s Standards for Six-lane Roads and Municipal Streetscape Partnership policies subject to the following amendments;

amend Regional Road classifications to reflect the adjacent uses, built form and development context through which each Regional road passes as described in this report;
adopt financial, environmental and culturally sustainable boulevard and median landscape design standards for each road classification;
amend its draft Municipal Streetscape Partnership policies with the objective of reducing overall capital and operating cost impacts to the Region and Town through environmental and culturally sustainable design and construction , to provide for streetscape retrofits on existing roads and a greater Regional financial share of streetscape improvements;
better align Regional streetscape standards for each road classification to meet local municipal urban design objectives;
develop streetscape standards for four lane Regional roads in keeping with the Region’s Standards for Six –lane Roads;

And that Town staff be authorized to meet with Regional officials to discuss Town comments and recommendations, finalize Regional Road classifications, streetscape details, cost estimates, cost sharing formulas and funding sources and report back for Council consideration.

CARRIED

22.       MS. JANICE KAIMAN, 7775 NINTH LINE
            BOX GROVE COMMUNITY, OWNER REQUEST
            FOR REMOVAL FROM HERITAGE INVENTORY (16.11.3)

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero

That the report titled “Owner Request for Removal from Heritage Inventory,” be received;

And that the house at 7775 Ninth Line continue to be listed on the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings.

CARRIED

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

23. MAPLE LEAF DRAGON BOAT (10.16)

Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster

That the report entitled “Maple Leaf Dragon Boat” be received;

And that the Mayor be authorized by Council to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Willy Tong for his offer to loan his Maple Leaf Dragon Boat to the Town at no charge for use at special community and economic development events;

And that an annual calendar of events at which the Maple Leaf Dragon Boat could be featured be drafted by Corporate Communications in consultation with event staff from all Town Commissions and with input from members of Council;

And that the proposed calendar of events be presented to Council along with any related estimated costs, prior to the Town making use of the Maple Leaf Dragon Boat.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS

RECOMMENDATION:

That Development Services Committee receive and consents to the disposition of Item No. 24 in the following manner:

24.       MARKHAM INTERCHURCH COMMITTEE FOR
            AFFORDABLE HOUSING (MICAH), REQUESTING
            SERVICING ALLOCATION AND FUTURE FINANCIAL
            INCENTIVES IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED AFFORDABLE
            RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT IN CORNELL CENTRE (10.7, 5.5)

Letter

Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the correspondence dated August 2, 2006 from the Markham Interchurch Committee for Affordable Housing (MICAH), requesting servicing allocation and future financial incentives in support of the proposed affordable rental housing project in Cornell Centre, be received.

CARRIED

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

IN CAMERA

25. LEGAL MATTERS (10.0)

Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the Development Services Committee recess in-camera at 3:20 p.m. to discuss legal matters.

CARRIED

Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

That the Committee rise from in-camera at 3:40 p.m.

CARRIED

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

26. MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCUTRE RENEWAL
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT (13.2)

Staff was directed to bring forward a resolution at Committee of the Whole requesting the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal support the Town of Markham at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for Rouge North.

Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero

Whereas the Province on Ontario, together with the Town of Markham (the Town) and others, are partners on the Rouge Park Alliance with a mandate to plan and implement the Rouge Park;

And whereas the Province of Ontario provided both land acquisition funds and land donations and funded the preparation of the Rouge North Management Plan;

And whereas Council of the Town of Markham adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 116 (OPA No. 116) (Rouge North Management Area), on September 30, 2003;

And whereas OPA No. 116 incorporated the vision, goal and objectives for the Rouge Park in the Town of Markham; incorporated the boundary delineation criteria to establish the Rouge Park boundary over time; and, incorporated supporting policies to secure Rouge valley lands and associated tablelands in public ownership consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

And whereas the Region of York (the Region) approved OPA No. 116 in 2004 and filed a Notice of Decision on April 6, 2004, which was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB);

And whereas after the appeal of OPA No. 116, the Province of Ontario enacted the Greenbelt Act, 2005 and released the Greenbelt Plan which has intrinsically linked the Rouge North Management Plan to the Greenbelt Plan through the Greenbelt boundaries and policies within the Greenbelt Plan;

And whereas because of the overlap of the Greenbelt Plan boundary and proposed Rouge Park boundary, Council directed staff to prepare a new Official Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management Plan area, incorporating the Greenbelt Plan boundary and appropriate policy references;

And whereas OPA No. 116 was repealed and replaced by Official Plan Amendment No. 140 (OPA No. 140) which contained the same policies adopted in OPA No. 116 with additional Greenbelt references and Greenbelt Plan area boundaries as identified in the Greenbelt Plan and Ontario Regulation 59/05;

And whereas the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), in response to the Region’s circulation, in consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), supported the approval of OPA No. 140;

And whereas OPA No. 140 is consistent with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area, prepared by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal and approved under the Places to Grow Act, which requires that municipalities identify its natural heritage system and develop policies for their protection;

And whereas OPA No. 140, which was adopted by Council on October 11, 2005, and modified and approved by the Region on May 31, 2006, was appealed to the OMB by the original OPA No. 116 appellants plus two additional appellants;

And whereas the Town and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) are preparing a joint defense of OPA No. 140 with the support of the Rouge Park Alliance and the Region;

And whereas the OMB has scheduled a Pre-Hearing Conference for Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at the Town of Markham on the appeals of OPA No. 140;

And whereas OPA No. 140 supports and implements the Greenbelt Plan, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Provincial Policy Statement;

Now therefore be it resolved that Council of the Town of Markham requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to instruct his staff to attend the Pre-Hearing Conference on October 25, 2006 and that his staff request full party status at the hearing and that his staff support the Town, the Region, the TRCA and the Rouge Park Alliance in seeking OMB approval of OPA No. 140.

CARRIED

PART C

Public Meeting

7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

Attendance

Regional Councillor J. Heath

Regional Councillor J. Jones

Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Councillor S. Daurio

Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor G. McKelvey

Councillor D. Horchik

Councillor K. Usman

Councillor A. Chiu

S. Bordone, Development Technician

G. Duncan, Heritage Planner

B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District

R. Kendall, Manager, Central District

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design

N. Surti, Planner

C. Raynor, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - None disclosed

27.      SGH FINANCIAL INC. 161 MAIN STREET
            MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
            ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL USES
            (ZA 06 122145) (10.5)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 06 122145, submitted by SGH Financial Inc., to permit commercial uses at 161 Main Street in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District.

Committee was advised that 54 notices were mailed on August 30, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 27, 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 audience, and the Committee had no concerns.

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the Development Services Commission Report dated July 27, 2006, entitled “Delegation of authority to CAO to call a Public Meeting regarding a Zoning Amendment by SGH Financial Inc., 161 Main Street, Markham Village HCD, ZA 06 122153” be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on September 19, 2006, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1229 be received;

And that the application by SGH Financial Inc. to amend By-law 1229 be approved;

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229 be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

28.       KOREAN MIL AL CHURCH, 2705 ELGIN MILLS ROAD E.
            CATHEDRAL SECONDARY PLAN AREA
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT USES
            (ZA 06 106824, SC 06 112095) (10.5, 10.6)

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 106824, submitted by Korean Mil Al Church, to permit a place of worship and employment uses at 2705 Elgin Mills Road E.

Committee was advised that 20 notices were mailed on August 30, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 29, 2006. There were no written submissions received.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.

The Committee raised a number of concerns including the impact of traffic on Elgin Mills Road, and the height of the proposed structure as compared to the existing Cathedral. The Committee noted that it is important to ensure the Cathedral remains a Town landmark and that the staff report should include an assessment of the impact on the Cathedral.

There were no comments from the audience.

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu

That the report from the Development Services Commission dated June 20, 2006, entitled “Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a place of worship and employment uses” be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on September 19, 2006, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 304-87 be received;

And that the application be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.

CARRIED

29.       WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            SOUTHWEST OF CASTLEMORE AVE. AND HAMMERSLY BLVD.
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
            FOR 19 DWELLINGS (ZA 02 113879, SU 02 113757 (19TM-02008) (10.5, 10.7)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment and Plan of Subdivision, Files ZA 02 113879, SU 02 113757, submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc., for 19 dwellings at the southwest corner of Castlemore Avenue and Hammersly Boulevard.

Committee was advised that 107 notices were mailed on August 30, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 29, 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 audience, and the Committee had no concerns.

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

That the record of the Public Meeting held on September 19, 2006, with respect to applications SU 02 113757 (19TM-02008) and ZA 02 113879, submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc. for draft plan of subdivision approval and amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, be received;

And that the application be referred back to staff for further review and approval under section 2(b)(iv) of Delegation By-law 2002-202.

CARRIED

30.       WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            NORTHWEST OF CASTLEMORE AVE. AND KINDY STREET
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
            FOR 77 DWELLINGS (ZA 02 113879, SU 02 113757 (19TM-02008) (10.5, 10.7)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment and Plan of Subdivision, Files ZA 02 113879, SU 02 113757, submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc., for 77 dwellings at the northwest corner of Castlemore Avenue and Kindy Street.

Committee was advised that 180 notices were mailed on August 30, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on August 29, 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 audience and the Committee had no concerns.

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

And that the application be referred back to staff for further review and approval under section 2(b)(iv) of Delegation By-law 2002-202.

CARRIED

31.       WOODBINE BUSINESS CENTRE INC., 8787 WOODBINE AVE.
            SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            (SC 06 108432, ZA 06 110257) (10.5, 10.6)