MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
DECEMBER
9, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 31
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A and Part B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda/Report
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Absent
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
B. Librecz, Commissioner of
Community and Fire Services
R. Borooah, Town Architect
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY REVIEW
AND CONSOLIDATION (10.0)
Mr. Mark Schollen, Principal,
Schollen and Company, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation providing a more detailed review
and some new mapping as a follow up to the November 4, 2008 presentation to the Development Services Committee.
The Committee discussed potential
controversial issues related to the proposed Environmental Policy Review and
Consolidation. Mr. Schollen advised that
the proposed enhancement plans can be a challenge but is an important objective
of the Policy.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the presentation by Ms. Lilli Duoba,
Senior Project Coordinator, Town of Markham and Mr. Mark Schollen, Principle,
Schollen and Company regarding the Environmental Policy Review and
Consolidation be received.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL UPDATE (10.0)
Mr. Mac Cosburn, Vice President of Redevelopment –
Markham Stouffville Hospital advised that they welcome the Committee’s comment
and/or suggestions and are requesting to obtain their support with respect to
the proposed architectural design.
Mr. Bill Nankivell, CEO – Bregman + Hamann Architects
presented the Committee with schematic designs of the proposed expansion for Markham
Stouffville Hospital.
The Committee enquired about solar paneling on the
roof tops of the buildings. Mr. Nankivell
advised that their research indicated that green roofs are a preferable option
over solar panels.
There was discussion regarding the proposed design and
the Hospital’s ability to further expand in the future if required. Mr. Nankivell indicated that a series of
building designs were explored and that the proposed four storey building is
the best option for various functionality reasons such as having the maternity
ward occupy the entire fourth floor. He
advised that the Hospital will have the opportunity to expand in the future
(ie. to the west of the proposed expansion and building on top of the one
storey podium).
The Committee commended Mr. Cosburn and Mr. Nankivell for
their efforts in maintaining a connection between the Hospital and the existing
community and for the informative regular updates presented to the Development
Services Committee.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the draft elevations be endorsed in
principle, and;
That the presentation by Mr. Mac Cosburn, Vice
President of Redevelopment, Markham Stouffville Hospital regarding the Markham
Stouffville Hospital Update be received.
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM CENTRE HEIGHT
AND DENSITY (10.0)
Mr. Ronji Borooah, Town Architect, delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the Markham Centre Height & Density Study
Status and Draft Built Form Guidelines.
There was considerable discussion regarding point
towers versus slab buildings and the objectives of point towers. Staff advised that point towers have less of
an impact on the “Sky View” and shadowing than slab buildings.
The Committee indicated the importance of enumerating the
two areas under discussion (density and competitive transit network) to the
constituents throughout the process of Markham Centre Height and Density
review. There was discussion regarding
the density necessary to meet the Provincial Legislative requirements. Staff advised that they are currently
evaluating and reviewing the Provincially legislated requirements and that the
details will be laid out in the Secondary Plan.
Staff also advised that in accordance with the requirements of the Planning
Act the Official Plans must be reviewed every five years and that the
Markham Centre Secondary Plan is currently being amended.
The Committee suggested that the proposed development
plan for Markham Centre needs to assist in advancing the transit network that
will in turn alleviate gridlock issues.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation by Mr. Ronji Borooah, Town
Architect regarding Markham Centre Height and Density be received.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 25, 2008, Part A
(10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held
November 25, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- November 12, 2008 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the minutes of the Markham Public
Art Advisory Committee meeting held on
November 12, 2008,
be received;
CARRIED
6. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A
PROPOSED STREET NAME - ANDON
COURT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-05013)
AT 78 & 90 LEE AVENUE
TOM, VANGIE & DRAGA
GUNOVSKI AND
TOM, VANGIE & NATALIE
GUNOVSKI
(SU 05 013073) (10.14)
Memo
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Development
Services Committee receive this memorandum and approve the proposed street name
of Andon Court for a Draft
Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05013) at 78 & 90 Lee
Avenue.
CARRIED
7. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL
APPROVAL
RULAND PROPERTIES INC. – PHASE
1
8110 AND 8130 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD
MARKHAM CENTRE
(SC 08 123736) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Randy Peddigrew, Vice-President, Ruland Properties Inc., presented
the Committee with architectural renderings of the proposed buildings at 8110
and 8130 Birchmount Road.
Mr. Sheldon Levitt, Quadrangle Architects Limited, addressed the
Committee to outline some of the interior and exterior architectural features
of the proposed apartment buildings at the northwest corner of the Civic Mall
and Birchmount Road. He advised that the ground floor will consist
of retail and that the residential component begins at the second floor level
with an optional office component. Mr.
Levitt also advised that all the parking will be below grade with a designated
amount for visitors and retail on the first level of the parking structure.
There was discussion regarding the proposed canvas awnings. Mr. Peddigrew advised that the canvas canopy
is to provide some shelter from the weather elements and he will continue
discussions with Town staff on other options.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Recommendation Report titled “Application for
Site Plan Control Approval Ruland Properties Inc.– Phase 1, 8110 and 8130 Birchmount
Road” be received; and,
That
the application for site plan control approval by Ruland Properties for two
apartment buildings be endorsed in principle, subject to the
conditions attached as Appendix A; 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; and,
That prior to final site plan approval, the Owner provides a release
from the Trustee for the Markham Centre Landowners Group recommending servicing
allocation for the 376 units within this project, and confirming that the
applicant has met their financial obligations to the Group with respect to
these lands; and,
That Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H)
provision on the subject lands upon execution of the Site Plan Agreement to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town
Solicitor; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. BLOORGUARD INVESTMENT CO. LTD.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
PERMIT
A 4918 SQUARE METRE INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING
TO ACCOMMODATE A POWERSTREAM
WAREHOUSE
AND SERVICE FACILITY
80 ADDISCOTT COURT
(SC 08 124764) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Andrew Famiglietti, Bloorguard Investments Co. Ltd., presented the
Committee with elevation drawings of the proposed building at 80
Addiscott Court.
The Committee enquired about the infiltration gallery. Staff advised that an infiltration gallery is
a structure used to supplement a storm sewer by directing storm run off from
non-road areas similar to the system used at the IBM facility.
There was discussion regarding the outstanding issue of the cul-de-sac
location. Staff advised that there is
currently a temporary easement from the adjacent property to the north
(currently there is a temporary turning circle on site). Staff also advised that negotiations with the
adjacent land owners are still underway.
Staff suggested reporting back to the Development Services Committee if
problems arise during negotiations with the adjacent property owners.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report:
Bloorguard Investment Co. Ltd. Site Plan
application to permit a 4918 square metre industrial building to accommodate a
PowerStream warehouse and service facility at 80 Addiscott Court” (SC 08
124764) be received; and,
That the site plan application to permit a 4918 square
metre industrial building to accommodate a PowerStream warehouse and service
facility at 80 Addiscott Court, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as
Appendix ‘A’; and,
That site plan approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following execution
of the site plan agreement and satisfaction of the attached conditions. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. UPDATE ON OPA’S LOCAL GENERATION RFP
(NORTHERN YORK REGION) (10.0)
Report Attachment
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, summarized the key
point contained in the report titled “Update on OPA’s Local Generation RFP
(Northern York Region)”. He indicated
that he is pleased with the comments made by Minister Smitherman in the joint
media release.
The Committee thanked Jamie Bosomworth, Manager Strategy and
Innovation, and Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services for bringing
this forward.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Report titled “Update on OPA’s Local Generation RFP (Northern
York Region)”, dated December
9, 2008, be received; and,
That Markham Council reiterates its support for the OPA’s “Integrated
Solution” for power supply to Northern York Region comprised of: Demand
Reduction; New Transformer Station capacity; and Local Generation as adopted by
Council on September 27, 2005 and further endorsed by Council on April 24,
2007, November 27, 2007 and June 24, 2008; and,
That the Town of Markham remains strongly opposed to a transmission
contingency solution for Northern York Region and requests the OPA to continue
to expedite local generation supply options to Northern York Region; and,
That this report and resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Power
Authority, the Ontario Energy Board, the Ministry of Energy &
Infrastructure, the Ministry of the Environment, Hydro One, PowerStream, Region
of York, and the Markham – Aurora Hydro One Task Force Members; and,
That the report and resolution also be forwarded to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Energy & Infrastructure, the Minister of the Environment,
and Region of York based M.P.P.s,; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NINTH LINE (REGIONAL ROAD 69)
NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
TO
NORTH OF MAIN STREET
STOUFFVILLE (5.7)
Mr. Richard Ho,
Project Manager, Region of York, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the 9th Line ESR Review, Major Mackenzie Drive to Main Street Stouffville.
The Committee
discussed the importance of tree preservation and that the Region should
reconsider dedicated off road bike lanes on all arterial roads within the Town
of Markham up to and including Town of Stouffville.
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
presentation by Mr. Richard Ho, Project Manager, Region of York regarding the
Class Environmental Assessment Ninth Line (Regional Road 69) North of Major
Mackenzie Drive to North of Main Street Stouffville be received; and,
That the
Region of York be requested to
incorporate segregated off road bicycle lanes on the Regional arterial roads
throughout the Town of Markham; and further,
That the
Region of York be requested to submit
their streetscape drawings and tree preservation plan to Town of Markham staff for review and
comments.
CARRIED
11. HIGHWAY 7 CROSS SECTION BETWEEN
MONTGOMERY AVENUE AND
SCIBERRAS ROAD (5.10)
Report Attachment
The Committee enquired if consideration has been made that
will enable cars to park along Highway 7 between Montgomery
Avenue and Sciberras Road
during off peak periods. Staff advised
that has been addressed with the Region of York however, no decision has been
made at present.
The Committee suggested including the dedicated bike
lane issue into the proposed staff recommendation.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence from Mr. Paul W. Young,
Unionville resident, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report entitled “Highway 7 Cross
Section Between Montgomery Court and Sciberras
Road”, dated December 9, 2008, be received; and,
That the six-lane cross-section from Montgomery
Court to Sciberras Road
be endorsed as outlined in the report; and,
That the Region of York be
requested to incorporate segregated bicycle lanes within the Highway 7 right-of
way from the property line to the curb; and,
That Town and Regional staff report back to Council on
the detailed design of the cross-section, including upgraded medians and
boulevards commensurate with the Regional Centre context; and further,
That a copy of this report and resolution be forwarded
to the Region of York.
12. NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
REPORT
SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR TRUNK
SEWER
INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT (5.7)
Letter
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence dated November 26, 2008 from
Mr. David Beattie, Project Manager, AECOM regarding the Notice of Submission of
Environmental Assessment Report Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Individual
Environmental Assessment be received.
CARRIED
13. IN CAMERA ITEM (8.6, 11.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Development Services Committee, in accordance
with Section 239 (2)(b)& (c) of the Municipal Act, resolve into an
in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter(12:02 PM):
(1) PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
FOR RODICK ROAD PHASE 3
(14TH
AVENUE TO ESNA PARK DRIVE)
(2) PERSONNEL MATTER
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (12:15 PM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM