MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2005-03-22
Meeting No. 6
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G.
McKelvey Chair:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PART A - 11:30 a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m.
- Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Councillor D. Horchik
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director of Economic
Development
T. Northcott, Business Development
Consultant
D. Ciastko, Senior Business Development Officer
S. Tam, Manager, Small Business Enterprise Centre
D. Clark, Town Architect
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
N. Volpe, Senior Planner
L. Wheeler, Senior Planner
D. Cheng, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:35 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor
G. McKelvey in the Chair. Councillor J.
Virgilio assumed the Chair for Economic Development items, Nos. 9, 10 and 11.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor
J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 36, the proposed
development by Rodeo Fine Homes, 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.
1. FINAL
ASSUMPTION
RESIDENTIAL PLANS OF
SUBDIVISION (10.7)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Whereas by Memorandum dated January 31, 2005 the Director of
Engineering advised that the two year guarantee period for registered Plans
65M-2315, 65M-2090, 65M-2348, 65M-2409, 65M-2438, 65M-2565, 65M-2635, 65M-2930,
65M-2931, 65M-2999, 65M-2850,
65M-2851, 65M-2901, 65M-3199 and 65M-2316 have expired and all securities have
been returned to the owners;
Now
therefore be it resolved that the services in the following subdivisions
be assumed:
M.S.C. Investments
Limited 65M-2315
West Quarter Investments
Ltd. 65M-2090
Sunny Park Developments
Limited and Hillhurst Acres Limited 65M-2348
Steeles-Jane Properties
Inc. 65M-2409
Slough Estates Canada
Limited 65M-2438
Arrowdale Developments
Limited 65M-2565
Cedarland Properties
Limited 65M-2635
Laburnham Investments
Inc. 65M-2930
and
65M-2931
Laburnham Investments
Inc. 65M-2999
Monarch Construction
Limited 65M-2850
and
65M-2851
Denison Properties
Corporation 65M-2901
664948 Ontario Ltd. 65M-3199
502627 Ontario Limited,
Whitehorn Investments Limited
Rivette Herzig and 434023
Ontario Limited 65M-2316
And that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the
subdivision agreements;
And further that the
necessary by-laws be enacted to establish roads within the subdivisions as part
of the highways of the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
2. FINAL ASSUMPTION
RESIDENTIAL PLANS OF
SUBDIVISION (10.7)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Whereas by Memorandum dated January 31, 2005
the Director of Engineering advised that the two year guarantee period for
registered Plans 65M-3101, 65M-3036, 65M-3038, 65M-3055 and 65R-22181 have
expired and all securities have been returned to the owners;
Now
therefore be it resolved that the services in the following subdivisions be
assumed:
Laburnham
Investments Inc. 65M-3101
Cedar-Erin
Developments Inc. 65M-3036
Invar
Holdings Limited and Silverdale Developments Limited 65M-3038
Sixteenth
Warden Limited 65M-3055
Monarch
Construction Limited (Greencroft Crescent) 65R-22181
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary releases from the terms of the subdivision agreements;
And further that the necessary by-laws be enacted
to establish roads within the subdivisions as part of the highways of the Town
of Markham.
CARRIED
3. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 2960 SIXTEENTH
AVENUE
DANIEL QUANTZ HOUSE
OWNER: WOODBINE/CACHET WEST
INC. (16.11.3) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the “Daniel Quantz House”
at 2960 Sixteenth Avenue be approved for designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and
serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements
of the Act;
and
- prepare the
Designation By-law for the property.
CARRIED
4. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 14 ALEXANDER
HUNTER PLACE
PETER G. MUSTARD HOUSE
OWNERS: GREG KNIGHT AND TARA
COOKE (16.11.3) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the “Peter G. Mustard
House” at 14 Alexander Hunter Place be approved for designation under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and
serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the
Act; and
- prepare the
Designation By-law for the property.
CARRIED
5. MCLAREN PARK
- REQUEST FOR RENAMING (6.3) Report
Committee received correspondence from:
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Patsy Bosomworth, RR # 2 Bradford,
Ontario, dated March 21, 2005, in objection to the name change to “Simonston
Park”, and with the Minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee meeting dated April
23, 2004, attached;
-
Chris Papahadzis, 106 Holsworthy
Crescent, Thornhill, dated March 11, 2005, in support of honouring the McLarens.
Committee discussed the importance of recognizing the significant
contributions of members of the community. The Committee thanked the families
and the community for their cooperation, and hope that this matter can be
resolved to everyone’s satisfaction.
Alan Myers, 19 German Mills Road, thanked the Committee
for undertaking the survey, and he noted that 87% of the respondents want the
name changed back to Simonston Park.
Paul Fink, President of the German Mills Rate Payer Association, thanked
staff for their efforts in making the park a great place.
The Committee addressed Jamie Bosomworth, decendant of McLarens, who was
in attendance, and advised that the proposed Plaques on the pathway will enable
people to learn about the McLarens and
their contributions.
Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the correspondence from Patsy Bosomworth, in objection to the name
change to “Simonston Park”, and from Chris Papahadzis, in support of honouring
the McLarens, be received;
And that the report to
Development Services Committee, dated March 22,
2005, and
entitled “McLaren Park – Request for Renaming” be
received;
And that “McLaren Park”,
located at the corner of Simonston Blvd. and Don Mills Road in Thornhill, be
renamed “Simonston Park” as requested by the majority of German Mills Community
respondents who completed the McLaren Park Renaming Survey;
And that the pathway in Simonston Park be named the McLaren
Pathway, to recognize the important contributions that the McLaren family have
made to both the German Mills and Thornhill communities;
And that up to $50,000 be
set aside to design, produce and mount 4 heritage interpretive signs along the
pathway or at each entrance of the pathway, depicting the McLaren farmlands,
history of the family and contributions to Thornhill and the Town of Markham;
And that consideration be
given to name a new park or facility in Markham or Thornhill, after “Susannah
McLaren” who fought and died in WW2;
And further, that permanent
recognition be given to Jane McLaren for her contributions to Thornhill, as the
first librarian of the Thornhill Village Library, as a local historian and
local activist, by requesting that the Markham Library Board place a plaque in
the Thornhill Village Library, or a cairn in the garden, or by naming a room
after her;
And that staff work with
the Thornhill Subcommittee, Ward Councillor, the McLaren family, and the
community on the above.
CARRIED
6. DELEGATION
AUTHORITY UNDER YORK
REGION’S
NEW REGIONAL
FOREST CONSERVATION BY-LAW
(2.21, 13.4) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That
the report to Development Services Committee dated March 22, 2005 entitled “Delegation
Authority under York Region’s New Regional Forest Conservation By-law” be
received;
And
that, pursuant to s.135 (10) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council delegate its
powers to pass a by-law regulating the destruction or injury of woodlands which
are greater than 0.2 hectares and less than 1 hectare in size to the Region of
York, and that the new Regional Forest Conservation By-law apply to woodlands
that are greater than 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) and less than 1 hectare (2.5
acres) in size within the Town of Markham;
And
that Council enact the Delegation By-law.
CARRIED
7. 1421122 AND 1421121 ONTARIO LIMITED
VOLVO/AUDI AUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIP
4072, 4086 AND 4096 HIGHWAY #7
EAST
SITE PLAN AND HOLD REMOVAL (SC
04 006103, ZA 02 114375)
(10.5, 10.6) Report
David Matthews of
Matthews Planning & Management Ltd.,
representing the applicant, 1421122 and 1421121 Ontario Limited, stated
that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. He noted
that a tree inventory and preservation plan would not be necessary within the
parking and building envelopes, and staff acknowledged that this issue can be
dealt with by staff.
Moved by: Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the staff report dated
March 22, 2005, entitled “Recommendation Report – Volvo/Audi Automobile Dealership at 4072,
4086 and 4096 Highway #7 East, Site Plan Approval and Hold Removal
Applications, 1421122 and 1421121 Ontario Limited”, be received;
And that the zoning application (ZA 02 114375)
submitted by 1421122 and 1421121 Ontario Limited to remove the Hold (H)
provision appended to the zoning on the portion of the lands known as 4096
Highway #7 East, be approved;
And that a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provision be enacted following execution
of a site plan agreement;
And that the site plan application (SC 04 006103) to permit a
vehicle sales establishment under one ownership, at 4072, 4086, and 4096
Highway #7 East, be approved subject to the following conditions:
- That prior to final approval of the site plan,
the owner shall submit final drawings, including but not limited to, site
plans and elevations drawings, landscape plans, and engineering drawings
that comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public
agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
- That prior to execution of the site plan
agreement, the owner shall provide to the Town an acoustical report
prepared by a certified professional Acoustical Engineer. A retainer fee of $1000.00 must be
submitted to the Engineering
Department immediately for the peer review process. The owner further acknowledges that a
peer review consultant shall review and confirm the recommendations of the
report, and ensure that the final site plan reflects the recommendations
of the report to the
satisfaction of the Town.
- That prior to final approval of the site plan,
the owner shall provide the Town with a lighting plan to the satisfaction
of the Town, ensuring lighting levels are directed or otherwise screened
so as not to encroach upon adjacent properties;
- That prior to final approval the owner shall
ensure satisfactory arrangements have been made to satisfy all
obligations, financial or otherwise required in the site plan agreement,
including provision for payment of all applicable fees, recoveries,
cash-in-lieu of parkland, local services contributions and development
charges;
- That prior to final approval, the owner shall
provide a tree preservation plan and final landscape plans showing
buffering/landscaping at the rear of the property and along the proposed
alignment of Lichfield Road as per criteria of the Town of Markham Urban Design
Section and to the satisfaction to the Commissioner of Development
Services;
- That the owner enter into a site plan agreement
with the Town, containing all standard and special requirements of the
Town, Region of York and other public agencies including access requirements on Highway
#7 East, to the satisfaction of the Region of York Transportation and
Works Department, prior to commencing any work on the site or road
allowance, including providing any associated financial securities
required by the Region;
7.
That the owner shall covenant and
agree in the site plan agreement to provide a Letter of Credit and to enter into
a front-ending agreement with the Town and other developers for the
installation of the ultimate stormwater management facility and stormwater
outlet;
8.
That the owner shall submit an
analysis report for the on site sanitary holding tank to the satisfaction of
the Director of Engineering, providing for but
not limited to, timing of discharge, discharge rates, including an analysis of
the downstream capacity of the existing sanitary sewers;
- That the owner acknowledges in the site plan
agreement and that future redevelopment or intensification on these lands
would require the owner to enter into a developer’s group agreement for
the Secondary Plan PD 1-15 Area, and further acknowledges to abide by the
developers' group agreement and to pay its proportionate share of any
applicable costs to the satisfaction of the Trustee, including matters
such as the following:
i)
Internal storm sewer facilities,
sanitary sewers and watermains;
ii)
Internal roads, intersection
improvements and signalization;
iii)
Lands for community facilities
such as parks, school sites, church sites, bus loops, etc.;
iv)
Other infrastructure as
approved by the Director of Engineering.
10. That the owner shall covenant and agree in the
site plan agreement to enter into a separate servicing agreement for the
external sanitary sewer and to pay its pro rata share of the extension of the storm
sewer along Highway #7 East;
11. That the owner shall
covenant and agree in the site plan agreement not to park any display vehicles
on the landscaped areas, or within any sight triangles;
- That the owner shall covenant and agree to
provide for a minimum of 15 customer parking spaces identified with
appropriate signage at the front of the building, as identified on the
site plan;
- That the owner shall covenant and agree in the
site plan agreement to convey lands to the Town to accommodate the future
extension of Lichfield Road,
including a 0.3 metre reserve, free of costs and encumbrances upon
execution of the site plan agreement. In the event that Council determines
that the conveyed lands are not required by the Town as a result of the
emerging pattern of development to the East, the Town may convey the lands
back to the landowner at no cost;
- To provide a minimum of 1.2m clearance from any
existing above ground utilities to the proposed driveway access, and pay
for any required relocation of these utilities to ensure this requirement
can be satisfied;
- That the owner shall covenant and agree in the
site plan agreement to prohibit the use of audible and visual annoyances
such as outdoor paging systems, car alarms, and to also prohibit
promotional banners, flags, etc., so as not to negatively impact upon
adjacent properties;
- That the owner shall covenant and agree in the
site plan agreement not to obstruct, and not to permit the obstruction of,
Highway #7 East for the purposes of the loading or unloading of vehicles,
by requiring all delivery trucks to load or off-load on-site only, and not
on public roads;
- That the owner acknowledges and agrees in the
site plan agreement that the approved variance application only permits 2
automobile premises within 3 separate buildings, integrated under one
ownership and to be merged and registered on title;
- And further that the site plan approval will
lapse after a period of three years commencing March 22, 2005, in the event
that a site plan agreement is not executed.
CARRIED
8. MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE SOUTH
STREETSCAPE PLAN (10.8) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Development Services Commission Report dated March 22, 2005,
entitled “Main Street Unionville South Streetscape Plan” be received;
And that the Main Street Unionville South Streetscape Plan (Level 2) be
endorsed as the preferred streetscape design subject to an approved funding and
implementation strategy based on the results of community input, and in
consultation with the Engineering Department and Heritage Markham;
And that the Engineering Department be authorized to undertake the
detailed streetscape design and costing as part of the preliminary engineering
design work for the Main Street Unionville South EA, based on the “Level 2
Streetscape Enhancements” as described in this report;
And that the detailed streetscape design be funded under Engineering
Department approved budget account nos. 083-5399-6124-005, 083-5399-5224-005
(total of $88,800) and from the Planning and Urban Department Design account
no. 080-5399-6631-005 in the amount of $2,000;
And further that staff report back to Development Services Committee in
the fall of 2005 to seek approval for the road reconstruction and streetscape enhancements
with the understanding that the project will compete with other projects from
across the Town under the 2006 capital budget process.
CARRIED
9. MACEDONIAN REQUEST FOR COOPERATION
AGREEMENT
(10.16) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the report entitled
“Macedonian Request For Cooperation Agreement” be received;
And that the Mayor be
authorized to negotiate and sign an agreement of cooperation between the Town
of Markham and the Municipality of Kisela Voda in the Republic of Macedonia;
And that the terms of the
agreement be focused on fostering a spirit of fraternity and cooperation
between Markham and Kisela Voda.
CARRIED
10. YORK TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION SPONSORSHIP
(10.16) Report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled “York
Technology Association Sponsorship” be received;
And that the Town renew its
annual corporate sponsorship at a cost of $5,000 plus GST;
And that this expenditure be
funded from within the Economic Development Business Development account
#610-9985808.
CARRIED
11. MARKHAM
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE
BUSINESS PLAN (10.16) Report
The Committee congratulated staff on their great work at
the Small Business Centre.
Staff advised that due to the popular demand of the
Centre, and the loss of the YMCA Business Centre, they are looking at
opportunities for upgrading space and staffing. Staff also stated that at a
recent meeting with the Deputy Minister, Markham’s
Business Centre was identified as one of the best in the province, and that
further assistance may be available.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “Markham Small Business
Enterprise Centre (MSBEC) Business Plan” be received and endorsed.
CARRIED
Public Meeting – to Council
12. YORK REGION RAPID TRANSIT CORP., 2875 14TH
AVENUE
APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY USE
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A
TEMPORARY OPERATIONS
AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY (ZA
05 006494) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Temporary Use Zoning By-law amendment
application (File ZA 05 006494) submitted by York Region Rapid Transit
Corporation for a temporary operations and maintenance facility at 2875 14th Avenue.
Committee was advised that 68
notices were mailed on March 2, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on February 28, 2005. Committee received one written submission
from Robert Milne of Robert Barry Holdings Limited, 8300 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 500, Markham, stating concerns.
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application, and the Committee had no
concerns.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J.
Webster
That the written submission
from Robert Milne of Robert Barry Holdings Limited, stating concerns regarding
the proposed Zoning By-law amendment application (File ZA 05 006494) submitted
by York Region Rapid Transit Corporation for 2875 14th Avenue, be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on March 22, 2005, with respect to “York Region Rapid
Transit Corporation, Application for Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit a temporary Operations and Maintenance Facility, 2875 14th Avenue”, be received;
And that the application to
amend Zoning By-law 2284-68, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by
Development Services Committee on March 22, 2005:
13. YORK
REGION BUSINESS MISSION TO CHINA
(10.0)
This item was postponed to a later date.
14. MARKHAM
CENTRE EAST PRECINCT PLAN (10.8)
Staff gave a brief update on the Markham Centre East
Precinct Plan. Town consultants, Urban Strategies, have been retained to
develop alternatives and prepare concept plans for the East Precinct, which
includes the YMCA and Unionville GO Station. The description of the draft
Precinct Plan included the centralized open space, existing woodlots,
neighbourhood block, stormwater management locations, and pedestrian linkages.
Density allocation is up to 2.5 fsi.
Staff will be meeting with individual landowners, and
will report further to Development Services Committee regarding the recommended
Precinct Plan and calling a Public Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the staff presentation regarding the Markham
Centre East Precinct Plan be received.
CARRIED
15. TREE BY-LAW UPDATE (2.21)
Staff provided
the background for the Tree By-law, advising that at the direction of Council,
consultants had been retained in 2003 to develop a Tree Preservation By-law and
report that would address tree protection on private property, and that would
be consistent with York Region’s Tree By-law. The draft By-law is currently being
reviewed by legal consultants, as well as the Markham Conservation Committee
and Heritage Markham Committee.
York
Region’s Forest Conservation By-law will protect woodlands in the Region that are
1.0 ha (2.5 acres) and larger in size. The Municipal Act allows lower tier
municipalities to delegate authority to the Region to protect woodlands from
0.2 ha (0.5 acres). A staff report and recommendation will follow on this
issue, later in today’s meeting.
Markham’s
draft by-law proposes to protect trees 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter and
greater in urban areas, similar to Toronto policies, and 15 cm (6 inches)
within Heritage Districts, Heritage Conservation Districts, Study Areas, and
Hamlets. There is an exemption for invasive species, and it was suggested that Poplar
and Willow trees be included
in this category. Staff reviewed the urban boundaries, and discussed possible
exemptions, permit requirements, fees, penalties, and enforcement and appeal
issues.
The next
steps will be to enact the proposed delegation by-law to York Region, and to
bring forward the finalized Markham Tree By-law to the Committee, to call a
Public Meeting. A Town-wide tree inventory will have to be prepared, and a
program will be developed and implemented to increase public awareness of this
issue.
Committee
discussed the effectiveness of Toronto’s
tree preservation program, and whether greenbelt areas should be included. It
was noted that enforcement must be available during extended hours to respond
to weekend calls. It was also suggested that during construction in Heritage
areas, the trees that will be preserved be roped off and posted as “protected”.
Committee also requested reduced fees be available for tree maintenance done in
the public interest, such as clearing obstructions from walkways.
Discussions
included the need for education rather than more bureaucracy, as most residents
take great pride and care in enhancing their landscaping. Concerns were
expressed for the permit requirements, with respect to the required expert
opinion, and for the liability to the Town if removal of a tree is denied. It
was agreed that the objective is to protect larger parcels of undeveloped land,
and that a two-phase approach may be more appropriate.
Staff was
directed to provide information regarding a scoped approach at a further Part A
session on or about late April, 2005.
Moved by:
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
staff update regarding the Tree By-law be received;
And that Markham’s draft
Tree By-law be referred back to staff to work on a scoped approach, and that
both options be presented at a further Part A session.
CARRIED
16. UNIONVILLE MAIN STREET SOUTH
STREETSCAPE PLAN (10.8)
Staff reviewed the Unionville Main Street South
Streetscape Plan, an initiative arising from the proposal to reduce Main
Street from 4 lanes to 2 lanes. A report will be
presented later in today’s meeting, recommending endorsement of the streetscape
design.
Eha Naylor of Envision, Landscape Architects, reviewed
the study process for Phase 1 (Main Street South Streetscape Plan) and Phase 2
(Highway 7 Streetscape Plan), and discussed the context for the study,
community input, design principles, preliminary options, and preferred
streetscape layout.
Committee discussed costs and funding, including
Development Charge options, 2006 capital budget considerations, and coordination
with property owners.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the consultant presentation by Town staff and Eha
Naylor of Envision, Landscape Architects, regarding the Unionville Main Street
South Streetscape Plan, be received.
CARRIED
17. MARKHAM CENTRE STEERING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- March 1, 2005 (16.19) Minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Markham Centre Steering Committee meeting held March 1, 2005, be
received for information.
CARRIED
18. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 5, 2005 TO FEBRUARY 18, 2005
(10.0) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of February 5, 2005 to February 18, 2005” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
19. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER
BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
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 March 22, 2005.
CARRIED
20. BETHANY LODGE, 23 SECOND STREET SOUTH
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
RECONSTRUCTION
OF THE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY
(ZA 05 007178)(10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That a
Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning amendment application submitted
by Bethany Lodge at 23 Second Street South to permit the reconstruction of the
long-term care facility.
CARRIED
21. MARKHAM SUITES HOTEL LTD. (HILTON
SUITES HOTEL)
8500 WARDEN AVENUE, AT WARDEN AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AND PARKING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(ZA 05 005737) (10.5, 2.17) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the preliminary report on the application submitted by Markham Suites Hotel
Ltd. (Hilton Suites Hotel) at the
southwest corner of Highway #7 and Warden Avenue to permit a paid parking
programme be received and a Public Meeting be held to consider
the proposed amendment to the Parking By-law;
And that the expanded notice requirements for
Markham Centre applications not be applied in this instance.
CARRIED
22. BRUCE
N. HUNTLEY CONTRACTING
NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF ANDERSON AVENUE,
EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA 05
006325) (10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider
zoning amendment application ZA 05-006325 submitted by Bruce
N. Huntley Contracting for the rezoning of land north and south of
Anderson Avenue on the east side of Highway 48, from Select Industrial and
Warehousing (M.I.) to Major Commercial Area, when the final
reports for the Highway 48 Urban Design Study
and Retail Impact Study have been received and endorsed by Council.
CARRIED
23. STORAGENOW
HOLDINGS INC., 605 ALDEN ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT A COMMERCIAL
SELF STORAGE WAREHOUSE (OP 05
009083, ZA 05 009089, SC 05 009090)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by
StorageNow Holdings Inc. for Official Plan (OP 05 009083) and Zoning By-law (ZA
05 009089) amendments to permit a commercial self-storage warehouse in an
existing building at 605 Alden Road.
CARRIED
24. FAIRTREE
DRIVING RANGE, EAST SIDE OF
KENNEDY ROAD, NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT A GOLF
DRIVING RANGE AS A TEMPORARY
USE (ZA 04 012862)
(10.5) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Fairtree
Driving Range for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a golf driving range as a
temporary use on lands located on the east side of Kennedy Road, north of Major
Mackenzie Drive.
CARRIED
25. MILLER
PAVING LIMITED, 7781 WOODBINE AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A MAJOR SHOPPING
CENTRE
(OP 04 017217, ZA 04 017225) (10.3, 10.5) Report
Staff gave an explanation
for the recommendation to deny the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications
by Miller Paving Limited, and discussed the short supply of industrial land available.
Leo McArthur, applicant, and Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd. and Brent Clarkson of MHBC
Planning, also representing the applicant, Miller Paving Limited, were
in attendance. They presented a site plan and discussed the proposed state-of-the-art
waste transfer facility, their work with the Commercial
Policy Review Subcommittee, and the comments in the staff report.
They urged rejection of the staff recommendation to deny the application.
Committee discussed the work of the Commercial
Policy Review Committee, and the importance of preserving
employment lands. The consistent nature of staff’s recommendations with other
Council decisions was noted.
Committee debated whether the subject site was the
appropriate location for the proposed use. The site is important as an integral
part of Markham’s
industrial base. Issues included the life span of retail uses, and the
definition of high-tech and knowledge-based industries.
It was acknowledged that the applicant is a good
corporate citizen, and it was suggested that a compromise may be reached for an
appropriate commercial-industrial mix, particularly for cleaner industrial
uses. Staff was directed to work with the applicant to try to reach a
compromise, and to provide a progress report in approximately six weeks.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the deputations by Leo McArthur, applicant,
and Jim Kirk of Malone Given
Parsons Ltd. and Brent Clarkson of MHBC Planning, also representing the
applicant, Miller Paving Limited, in support of the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendment applications (OP 04 017217, ZA 04 017225) to permit a major shopping centre at 7781
Woodbine Avenue, be received;
And that
the applications by Miller Paving Limited be referred back to staff to work
with the applicant to try to determine an appropriate mix of commercial and clean
industrial uses for the property at 7781 Woodbine Avenue.
CARRIED
26. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REDESIGNATE
THE PROPOSED ARMADALE WEST
INDUSTRIAL AREA
(OP 01 102884( (10.3) Report
The Commissoner of Development Services and the
Committee expressed appreciation to staff for their work on this difficult
issue and for reaching a compromise with the community. The Ward Councillor was
also congratulated.
An amendment was made to refer traffic calming
measures to staff, in consultation with the Traffic Safety Committee.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled
“Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the Proposed Armadale West Industrial
Area” dated 2005-March-22, be received;
And that Council thank the
Residents Working Group for their hard work and commitment;
And that the revised draft
Official Plan Amendment be considered at the Public Meeting scheduled for
2005-April-5;
And that the requests by the
Residents’ Working Group for traffic calming measures in the residential
neighbourhood south of 14th Avenue be referred to staff, in consultation with the Traffic Safety Committee for
consideration;
And further that Engineering
staff continue to monitor traffic in the residential neighbourhood bounded by
Highglen Avenue, McCowan Road, 14th Avenue, and Middlefield Road with
respect to speeding and signal warrants and report back to Council as
necessary.
CARRIED
27. CITY
OF VAUGHAN,
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
REGARDING BILL 135 – THE GREENBELT
ACT (13.5.2)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from the City of Vaughan,
dated February 14, 2005, advising of Vaughan Council’s resolution (Item 43,
Report No. 7) on February 14, 2005 regarding Bill 135- the Greenbelt Act, be
received.
CARRIED
28. C.
A. SEXTON, WITH COMMENTS REGARDING THE
PROPOSAL BY 1547155 ONTARIO
LTD. FOR 7751 YONGE STREET
(10.3, 10.5)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from C.A. Sexton, dated
February 21, 2005, with concerns regarding the condominium development proposal
by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. for 7751 Yonge Street (OP 05 005462, ZA 05 005465), be received.
CARRIED
29. YORK
REGION, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING,
AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence dated February 24, 2005, and
the final reports entitled “Housing and Our Economy”; Employers Opinion Survey
2004”; and “Low Income Profile” provided by
the Community Services and Housing, and Planning and Development Services
Departments of York Region, be received.
CARRIED
30. REGION
OF YORK,
EXTRACT FROM THE
TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS
COMMITTEE
RE: YORK-PEEL WATER SUPPLY
PROJECT UPDATE (5.3, 13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the extract from York Region Transportation and
Works Committee meeting dated March 2, 2005, regarding the York-Peel water
supply project update (project 77300) be received.
CARRIED
31. PETER
A. RUSSELL, KLM PLANNING PARTNERS INC.
RE: WOODBINE CACHET WEST INC.,
OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (10.5)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence dated March 8, 2005, from
Peter A. Russell of KLM Planning Partners Inc., representing Woodbine Cachet
West Inc., requesting the Town defer consideration of the proposed Official
Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for commercial and retail development (OP 03 119016, ZA 03 119029) at Woodbine Avenue and 16th Avenue, to allow the
applicant to revise the application, be received.
CARRIED
32. MILNE
PARK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
RE: SKY HOMES CORPORATION (FORMERLY CASTER DEV.)
8232 AND 8176 MCCOWAN ROAD (10.5,
10.7)
Staff was directed to respond to the Milne Park
Conservation Association, with an explanation regarding cash-in-lieu of
parkland policies.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from Milne Park Conservation Association, dated
March 12, 2005, regarding the proposal by Sky Homes Corporation (Formerly Caster
Developments) at 8232 and 8176 McCowan Road, for zoning by-law amendment and
draft plan of subdivision (ZA 04 009915, SU 04 009913) be received.
CARRIED
33. JIM
KIRK OF MALONE GIVEN PARSONS LTD., AND
BRENT CLARKSON OF MHBC
PLANNING
REGARDING MILLER PAVING LTD. 7781 WOODBINE AVE (10.3,
10.5)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence dated March 7, 2005, from
Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd. and Brent Clarkson of MHBC Planning, with
comments regarding the Commercial Policy Review with respect to the application by Miller Paving Limited at 7781
Woodbine Avenue for Major Commercial use (OP 04 017217, ZA 04 017225), be received.
CARRIED
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IN CAMERA
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Development
Services Committee recess in-camera at 2:50 p.m. to consider a legal matter.
CARRIED
34. LEGAL
MATTER (10.3)
Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Committee rise from in-camera at 3:00 p.m. and report out at Committee of the
Whole on March 29, 2005.
CARRIED
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PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Councillor D. Horchik
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V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
T. Kanji, Senior Planner
N. Surti, Planner
T. Williams, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
35. HOME SPORT PROPERTIES LTD., 6805 14TH
AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
FOR 42 SINGLE DETACHED UNITS
AND 14 PART LOTS (19TM-040015)
BOX GROVE COMMUNITY (SU 04
028186 & ZA 04 028190) (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 Draft Plan of
Subdivision applications (Files SU 04 028186, ZA 04 028190) submitted by Home
Sport Properties Ltd., for 6805 14th Avenue, in the Box Grove
Community.
Committee was advised that 53
notices were mailed on March 2, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on February 18, 2005. Committee received one written
submission from Tom Farrar, 7822
Ninth Line, of the Box Grove Community Association, with concerns regarding
drainage.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues.
Committee suggested attention
be given to the appropriate interface between the existing tennis courts and
the proposed residences, with respect to illumination and noise impacts. Staff
agreed that providing warning clauses for purchasers could be a condition of
approval.
Committee discussed correspondence
from Tom Farrar and his concern for the swampy condition of land. Mitigation
measures will be addressed in the final report.
Grant Fedorak, 6805 14th Avenue, has property at the north east
corner of the subject site. He advised that he has discussed his concerns
regarding provision of services with the applicant, and he has no objection to
the proposal being approved.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J.
Webster
That the written submission
from Tom Farrar of the Box Grove Community Association, with concerns the proposed Zoning By-law amendment
and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (Files SU 04 028186, ZA 04 028190)
submitted by Home Sport Properties Ltd., for 6805 14th Avenue, in
the Box Grove Community, be received;
And that the deputation by Grant
Fedorak, with comments regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment and Draft
Plan of Subdivision applications (Files SU 04 028186, ZA 04 028190) submitted
by Home Sport Properties Ltd., for 6805 14th Avenue, in the Box
Grove Community, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission Report dated January 25, 2005 entitled “Home Sport Properties
Ltd., Zoning by-law amendment and subdivision application to permit a draft
plan of subdivision containing 42 single detached residential units and 14 part
lots (19TM-040015) at 6805 14th Avenue, within the Box Grove
Community, Files SU 04 028186, ZA 04 028190” be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting of March 22, 2005, with respect to the applications
for subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment submitted by Home Sport
Properties Ltd., be received;
And further that the
applications be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation when
servicing for the proposed plan of subdivision (19TM-040015) has been confirmed
by the Region of York and the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
36. RODEO FINE HOMES, 378 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT NEW SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA
04 024598) (10.5)
Councillor
J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed development by
Rodeo Fine Homes, 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.
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment application (File ZA
04 024598) submitted by Rodeo Fine Homes to permit 3 single detached dwellings
at 378 John Street.
Committee was advised that 61
notices were mailed on March 2, 2005, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on March 2, 2005. Committee received one written
submission from Larry Fischer of Goldman, Spring, Kichler & Sanders,
representing Bairnbriar Holdings Inc., with comments regarding cost recovery
agreements for the adjoining property.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location and surrounding uses. Outstanding issues
are: design issues regarding elevations; cost recovery with developer of
adjacent lands; and, water and sewer allocations. It was clarified that the
original application had been for four lots, but it has been revised to three
lots.
Maria Gatzios of Bousfields
Inc., representing the applicant, Rodeo Fine homes, displayed elevations and
floor plans and gave a brief presentation on the proposal.
David Kwan, 10 McKelvey Drive, stated that his property is directly
east of the subject property. He advised that he had not received notice of the
Public Meeting, and he requested an opportunity to view the details of the
proposed plan. Staff advised that this meeting is for rezoning to permit the
severance of the property, and that details will be dealt with at a further
stage of the process. Staff are
available to meet with Mr. Kwan to review details of the plan. Mr. Kwan also
noted concern for the preservation of the mature trees on the property, and
staff advised that a condition of the severance may require a tree inventory
and preservation plan.
The Ward Councillor expressed
concern for the provision of Notice for this meeting, and offered to facilitate
a further meeting with the residents, to review issues that will ensure the
proposal will fit in with the community.
Ike Atteslander, 50 Lambert Road, representing the adjacent property
developer, referred to correspondence received from Larry Fischer regarding cost
recovery issues. Staff advised that they are aware of the concern and are
working towards resolution.
Moved by: Councillor E.
Shapero
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the written submission
from Larry Fischer of Goldman, Spring, Kichler & Sanders, representing
Bairnbriar Holdings Inc., with cost recovery comments regarding the proposed
Zoning By-law amendment application (File ZA 04 024598) submitted by Rodeo Fine
Homes for 378 John Street, be received;
And that the deputations by Maria
Gatzios of Bousfields Inc., representing the applicant, and by David Kwan, and
Ike Atteslander, with concerns regarding
the proposed Zoning By-law amendment application (File ZA 04 024598) submitted
by Rodeo Fine Homes for 378 John Street, be received;
And that the report from the
Development Services Commission dated November 9, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report Rodeo
Fine Homes: Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the construction
of 4 new single detached dwellings” be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on March 22, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendment
to By-law 151-75, as amended, be received;
And that the application by
Rodeo Fine Homes to amend By-law 151-75, as amended, be referred back to staff
for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:30
p.m.