MAY
19, 2009 – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 17
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
J. Streisfield, Assistant
Town Solicitor
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
D. Miller, Senior Project
Coordinator, Special Project
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
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. Regional
Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No.15.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item #11,
the lands adjacent are owned by Fieldgate and her son is an employee of
Fieldgate and Item #12, as her son lives on Peter
Street, and did not take part in the consideration
or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Dave Martin, Fitness Counsellor, Markham Centennial
Centre, 25 years
Cynde Reid, Customer Service Representative, Angus
Glen Community Centre, 20 years
Stephen Kitagawa, Project Manager, Sustainability
Office, 20 years
Michael Brady, Supervisor, Contract Administration, 20
years
Patricia Pease, Applications Administrator, 20 years
Emma Girard-Uffren, Production & Quality
Coordinator, 10 years
Shayne Hartin, Acting Supervisor, Waste Management
Operations, 10 years
Paul Singleton, Recreation Supervisor, Facilities,
Thornhill Community Centre, 10 years
Mark Ingwersen, District Manager (West), 10 years
Michael Mungy, Firefighter, 10 years
Bill Toleck, Waterworks Operator II, 5 years
Nehal Azmy, Senior Capital Works Engineer, 5 years
Christina Doyle-Dimou, Applications Administrator, 5
years
Jeff McMann, Service Planning Project Team Lead -
Parks, 5 years
Carlo Santoro, Building Inspector I, 5 years
Adriano Trabucco, Facility Operator I, Milliken Mills Community
Centre, 3 years
Winson To, Mechanical Plans Examiner, 3 years
Tom
Pepper, Building Inspector I, 3 years
Bill Stamatopoulos, Truck Driver, 3 years
Elijah Snobel, Facility Operator II, Thornhill Community
Centre, 3 years
John Wong, Technology Support Specialist I, 3 years
Peter Englezakos, Small Engine/Equipment Technician, 3
years
Kim Heaslip, Operations Clerk, 3 years
Ida Wong, Contact Centre Representative, 3 years
Jane Taylor, Manager of Human Resources, 3 years
Ryan Watt, Arborist, 3 years
Veronica Siu, Senior Business Analyst, 3 years
Jeff Teskey, Facility Operator II, Thornhill Community
Centre, 3 years
2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE
SEVERENCE AT 19 OAKCREST
AVENUE (10.5)
The
Committee consented to hear the following deputations at this time.
Mr. Andrew Ferancik,
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic
Associates, addressed the Committee regarding the Zoning application for 19
Oakcrest Avenue advising that there has been
extensive public consultation regarding the application and he believes that
the community is in support.
Mr. Greg Chitilian, addressed the Committee regarding 19
Oakcrest Avenue and stated his support.
Mr. Dean Vollhoffer,
14 Oakcrest Avenue,
addressed the Committee regarding the Zoning application for 19
Oakcrest Avenue and stated his opposition.
Staff clarified that Council did not make a decision
regarding the zoning application for 19 Oakcrest Avenue as Committee requested
that staff undertake a review of the entire area. It was noted that the applicant did not want
to wait for that study to be completed and has filed an appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the correspondence from Don and Carrie
Perruzza, Nunzio and Maria Fuina, Greg K. Chitilian, Suzie and Roy Handapangoda
and deputations be received.
CARRIED
3. LANGSTAFF
GATEWAY LAND USE
AND BUILT FORM MASTER PLAN (10.0)
Presentation
Mr. Peter Calthorpe, Calthorpe Associates, delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the Langstaff Gateway Land Use and Built Form
Master Plan. He indicated that this
Gateway will contribute to making the polycentric city (presence of multiple
centres in an urban area) a reality and that the Langstaff area is being designed
to meet the capacity of the transit system (rather than the road network).
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and
Urban Design advised the Committee that the draft Master Plan and Code are
currently being reviewed by staff and will be sent out for public comment and
agency review shortly. She also advised
that staff will continue to work with the Town of Richmond
Hill, City of Vaughan
and the Region of York over the summer.
Ms. Shuttleworth indicated that staff will begin working on the
Secondary Plan. She thanked Mr.
Calthorpe and his team for all their work.
There was discussion with respect to having a specific
heritage plan for this area. Staff
confirmed that the Munshaw Homestead has been designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act. Staff advised that they have been working
with the landowners on a Heritage preservation strategy.
The Committee inquired about the status of the walkway
and entrance through the Holy
Cross Cemetery. Staff advised that there have been numerous
consultations with the representatives for the Cemetery and that they are still
on-going.
The Committee discussed the proposed phasing for this
development. Staff confirmed that the
phasing will coincide with delivery of transit and that the earlier phases will
be the lower rise towers. Staff advised
that Secondary Plan will outline the detailed phasing and that the subway is
the solution to the development of the majority of the towers.
The Committee congratulated Mr. Calthorpe and his team
and staff for proposing an urban growth centre that will be an example for rest
of the Province and one that will exceed the demand of the Province.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the presentation provided by Mr. Peter Calthorpe,
Calthorpe Associates, regarding Langstaff Gateway Land Use and Built Form
Master Plan be received.
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 5, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held May 5,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- May 5, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held May 5, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. DELEGATED
APPROVALS REPORT (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the staff report dated May 19, 2009 entitled ‘Delegated
Approvals Report’ be received.
CARRIED
7. URBAN
DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the staff report entitled Urban Design Awards Program, dated
May 19, 2009, be received; and,
2) That the Urban Design
Awards rotation timeline be amended from a 3-year rotation to a 4-year rotation
to encourage more high quality built projects to be submitted and to reflect
the celebration of projects within each 4 year term of Council; and,
3) That the next Urban Design
Awards program scheduled for 2009 be amended to take place in 2010 on the basis
of the new 4-year rotation; and further,
4) And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. WISMER
MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE,
WEST OF HIGHWAY 48
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
FOR THE FINAL PHASE OF A DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(ZA 08 121722 AND SU 02 113757)
(19TM-02008 – FINAL PHASE) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report entitled
“Recommendation Report, Wismer Markham Developments Inc., South of Major
Mackenzie Drive, west of Highway 48, Wismer Commons community, Implementing
Zoning By-law amendments for the final phase of a draft plan of subdivision,
File No’s.: ZA 08 121722 and SU 02
113757 (19TM-02008 – Final Phase)”, dated May 19, 2009 be received; and,
2) That application ZA 08 121722 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as
amended, be approved; and,
3) That
the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as
amended, attached to this report (Appendices A and B) be finalized and enacted
without further notice; and,
4) That conditional 2011
servicing allocation for 91 units (336.7 pop.) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02008 –
Final Phase, from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons community, assigned in accordance
with the February 12, 2008 report on servicing allocation; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. SERVICING
ALLOCATION UPDATE (5.5)
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B
Ms. Shuttleworth summarized the details outlined in
the above report. She indicated that
staff will report back on the details to move some of the high density real
allocations to some low density developments.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the May
19, 2009 report entitled “Servicing Allocation Update” be received;
and,
2) That Markham Council redistribute Real Allocation as noted in
Table 2 and previously distributed 2011 Conditional Allocation as noted in
Table 3; and,
3) That Markham Council distribute additional 2011 conditional
servicing allocation as noted in Table 4 and shown in detail in Attachment “A”
to this report; and,
4) That conditions for distribution of the Town Reserve and 2011
conditional allocation as noted in Table 6 be endorsed and Staff be authorized
to update these conditions at the draft plan/site plan approval stage; and,
5) That staff, after receiving input from the development community,
report back to Committee regarding the opportunity to convert specific high
density development projects noted in Table
7 from “real” allocation to 2011 “conditional” allocation (July 1, 2009
building permit trigger), and to transfer real allocation to low density
projects to be determined; and,
6) That staff be authorized to apply the LEED servicing allocation
benefit as outlined in the report; and,
7) That the written submissions regarding servicing allocation,
included in Attachment “B“, be received; and further;
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. MAIN
STREET RESIDENCE (UNIONVILLE) INC.
(“THE ROCKPORT GROUP”)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
AT 34 MAIN STREET SOUTH,
UNIONVILLE.
MARKHAM CENTRE
(ZA 06 120486 & SC 08
128054) (10.5)
Memo
Staff pointed out that at the April 21, 2009 Development Services Committee
meeting the Committee requested that staff and the applicant work at developing
a more comprehensive list of sustainable initiatives for this proposal. The Memo that was distributed this morning responds
to the sustainability discussions and that staff will continue to work with the
applicant.
Ms. Tatiana Di Giacinto, The Rockport Group, addressed the Committee to
identify the additional sustainable measure that will be incorporated into the
proposed development at 34 Main Street
South Unionville.
She advised that they have met again with Markham District Energy (MDE)
and discussions are more positive. Ms.
Di Giacinto also advised that the proposed development will qualify for LEED
silver equivalency (but they will not be pursing LEED certification) without
the connection to MDE.
The Committee thanked the applicant for incorporating these new
sustainable measures. There was
discussion regarding LEED certification and LEED equivalency with respect to
ICI Buildings (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional). Staff advised that through the York Region
Sustainable Development Through LEED program the Town has required LEED Silver
accreditation for all medium/high density residential developments receiving
servicing allocation and this has become a standard requirement. Staff also advised that they have retained a
consultant to bring forward sustainable development standards and guidelines
that will cover all other application types including ICI buildings.
The Committee requested that if the issue regarding the connection to
MDE and the stormwater management issue with the York Region District School
Board are not resolved to report back to the Development Services Committee.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the memo dated May 19, 2009 regarding Main
Street Residence
(Unionville) Inc. be received; and further,
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
11. TIMES
GROUP INC.
(FORMER LONSMOUNT LANDS)
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7,
EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC MEETING
TO BE HELD TO CONSIDER
APPLICATIONS FOR
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING
(SU 07 133313 AND ZA 07
133350) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
The Committee discussed some of the benefits (obtain
feedback from the residents) of holding the Public Meeting for the Times Group
Inc. application in June 2009 and asked staff for their opinion. Staff indicated that they anticipate changes
to the application as a result of the Highway 7 Precinct Plan study that is
currently underway. Staff advised that
if the Committee’s direction is to hold a Public Meeting this June staff will
provide details of the status and next steps that are still required for the
Markham Centre area. The staff
presentation can also include the draft Highway 7 Precinct Plan.
The Committee inquired when the three outstanding
studies will be completed. Mr. Jim Kirk,
Malone Given Parsons Ltd., advised the Committee that one study was submitted
on Friday May 15, 2009
and that the remaining two will be submitted by May 22, 2009.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence dated May 15, 2009 from
Malone Given Parsons Ltd. be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones.
1) That the report dated May 19, 2009 entitled “STATUS REPORT; Times Group Inc.
(former Lonsmount lands); South side of Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue;
Request for a public meeting to be held to consider applications for draft plan
of subdivision and implementing zoning” be received; and,
2) That staff be directed to
schedule a Public Meeting on June 16, 2009 to consider the Times Group’s applications; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. ROGERS
WIRELESS INC.
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
TO
PERMIT A FLAGPOLE STYLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT
THE
SALVATION ARMY CHURCH SITE
AT 9329 MCCOWAN ROAD
(SC 05 020638) (10.5)
Memo Attachment
Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager
advised the Committee there is a long history with respect to this
application. The main area of concern
was the location of the telecommunications tower on the property. Primary issue has been the proximity of the
tower location to the proposed subdivision by Fieldgate who is the adjacent
landowner. Staff advised that a more
central location within the site has now been selected. Staff also advised that they will continue to
resolve the outstanding issue related to the length of the access driveway with
the Salvation Army and the applicant.
Mr. Stephen D’Agostino on behalf of Rogers Wireless
Inc. addressed the Committee advising that six major revisions have been made
to the application. He also advised that
there has been extensive public consultation throughout this process and is
requesting that Committee endorse the staff recommendations and that no further
Public Meetings be held.
The Committee thanked the applicant for all their cooperation.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the memorandum dated May 19, 2009 entitled “Rogers Wireless
Inc., Site Plan Control Application to Permit a Flagpole Style
Telecommunications Tower at the Salvation Army Church site at 9329 McCowan
Road, SC 05 020638” be received; and,
2) That the application for site plan approval be endorsed in
principle subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’, and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO REDUCE MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE
REQUIREMENT
2 PETER STREET,
MARKHAM
(ZA 08 117730) DEBORAH BOYLAN (10.5)
Report Attachment
Letters
Mr. Donald Hinson, Cattamach Hindson, addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed Zoning application for 2
Peter Street requesting that it be approved. He provided a detailed basis to support his
request for approval. Mr. Hinson
submitted a petition from 10 residents that are in support of the application.
Mr. Neil Olorenshaw, 16
Peter Street, addressed the Committee regarding
the proposed Zoning application for 2 Peter Street
and spoke in opposition. He read a
letter from Ms. Donna Wigmore who is also
opposed to the application. Mr.
Olorenshaw believes that this application has no positive benefits and would be
a detriment to Peter Street.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
1) That the
petition from Mr. Donald Hindson, Cattamach Hindson, be received; and,
2) That the correspondence from Carol and Eric
Wheeler, Eric and Wendy Green, Matthew Moore and Greg Chitilian, be received.
3) That the zoning by-law amendment application (file ZA 08 117730)
to reduce the minimum lot frontage requirement at 2 Peter Street, Markham
Village Heritage Conservation District be denied; and,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
**Note: At the May 26, 2009 Council meeting the
above #3 & #4 recommendations were lost.
14. PARKS,
STORM PONDS, WOODLOTS AND
VALLEYS NAMING REPORT (10.0)
Report Attachment
The Committee discussed the need to ensure that emergency response is
covered with respect to the location of the parks, storm ponds, woodlots and
valleys, but feel there are more factors to consider when naming them. Staff advised that the Council approved
“Street, Park and Storm Pond Naming and Addressing Protocol” was followed. The Committee suggested that when a park is
named after a person there should be a plaque with a brief explanation.
The Committee requested that the CAO develop a method to identify these
parks, storm ponds, woodlots and valleys for emergency response in the interim and
that the matter of naming these facilities be deferred to a future Development
Services Committee meeting.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the Development Services Committee Report dated May 19, 2009
entitled “Parks, Storm Ponds, Woodlots and Storm Valleys Naming Report” be
received; and,
2) That the proposed park, storm pond and valley names be deferred to a future Development Services Committee meeting; and
further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. BOX
GROVE COLLECTOR ROAD
HIGHWAY 407 TO BOX GROVE
BY-PASS (5.10)
Report Attachment
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering summarized the
details outlined in the above report.
There was discussion with respect to the timelines of
the road being open to the public. Staff
advised that the section from Coopercreek to Highway 407 will be ready by the
end of 2009. Staff also advised that they will provide updates with respect to
obtaining approvals from Canadian Pacific Rail and the Toronto
and Regional Conservation Authority.
There was discussion regarding the interchange ramp at
Highway 407 and Donald Cousens Parkway.
Staff advised that the Region would have to update their traffic analysis to
justify that ramp and currently there is no schedule for that ramp to be
constructed.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled “Box Grove Collector Road – Highway
407 to Box Grove By-pass”, dated May 19, 2009, be received; and,
2) That the construction of a municipal four lane urban collector
road from Hwy 407 to the Box Grove By-pass be endorsed; and,
3) That the Region of York be advised that the Town of Markham will
accept the ownership of the Box Grove Collector Road from Hwy 407 to the Box
Grove By-pass; and,
4) That the Region of York be requested to transfer the 36m right of
way for the Box Grove Collector Road from 14th Avenue to the Box
Grove By-pass to the Town of Markham for nominal consideration for the 20m
right-of-way component; and,
5) That the Town of Markham reimburse the Region of York for the
additional 16m right-of-way property (36m vs. 20m) as part of the property
negotiations with the Vettese draft plan owner, to an upset limit of $1,473,480
from the Engineering Department
Capital Account # 083-5350-7071-005 (Development Charges funded); and,
6) That upon future Regional Council request for the transfer of the
Box Grove Collector Road from Highway 407 to the Box Grove By-pass, such right
of way be re-conveyed to the Region of York for nominal consideration; and,
7) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements
or financial arrangements with the Region of York and Box Grove Developers
required to give effect to this resolution to the satisfaction of the Chief
Administrative Officer, Town Solicitor and Town Treasurer; and,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution; and further,
9) That the Region of York be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
16. IN-CAMERA MATTER (10.5, 5.10)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter
(12:30
PM):
1) Litigation or potential litigation - Zoning
By-law amendment to facilitate a severance at
19 Oakcrest Avenue
2) Solicitor-client privilege - Clegg Road and
Courtyard Lane Project Update
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (12:48 PM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:48PM.