JANUARY
12, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 1
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
M. Wouters, Manager, East District
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:03 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Logan Kanapathi disclosed an interest with respect to Item
#6, as this is his wife’s medical clinic, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect
to Item #9, as he is the applicant’s lawyer, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- December 14, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held December 14,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- December 7, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held December 7, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- December 9, 2009 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held December 9,
2009, be
received.
CARRIED
4. 2009
FOURTH QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That
Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for
the fourth quarter of 2009, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the January
12th, 2010 staff report.
CARRIED
5. RENAMING
OF HIGHWAY 7
PROGRESS UPDATE (10.14)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report entitled “Renaming of Highway 7 Progress
Update”, dated January
12, 2010, be received; and,
2) That staff continue to provide Development Services
Committee with additional updates on the Region of York process for renaming
Highway 7, as further information becomes available; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. 1756845
ONTARIO INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF A
DWELLING FOR
MEDICAL CLINIC USES AT 7475
MCCOWAN ROAD AND
52 WALFORD ROAD
(OP 09-126880, ZA 09-126881,
SC 09-126882) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, 1756845 Ontario Inc.,
Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and
Site Plan Approval to permit medical clinic uses at 7475 McCowan Road, File
Numbers: OP 09-126880, ZA 09-126881, SC 09-126882”, dated January 12, 2010 be
received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (OP 09-126880
& ZA 09-126881) applications submitted by 1756845 Ontario Inc.; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. DEMOLITION
PERMIT APPLICATION 09 125846 DP
DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLING
MR. JOSEPH MOZAFFARI,
APPLICANT
93 JOHN STREET
THORNHILL HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Report Attachment
There was discussion regarding the conceptual plans for
the replacement dwelling and whether it is necessary to have submission and
approval as a condition for the approval of the demolition permit. Staff advised that the conceptual plans will
be presented to the Heritage Markham Committee on January 13, 2010 and that staff will
present those plans to Members of Council at the January 19, 2010 Council meeting. Staff also advised that the condition requiring
Heritage Site Plan Approval for the replacement dwelling is to re-enforce the
requirement that the applicant adhere to all applicable heritage guidelines. The Committee suggested adding the words “in
principle” to the resolution to approve this application.
Ms. Marion Matthias, 23
Colbourne Street, addressed the Committee with
respect to the demolition permit for 93 John Street. She believes it is important to have the
Heritage Site Plan approval for the replacement dwelling as a condition and that
demolition permits in Heritage Districts should not be issued without first having
reviewed the conceptual plan.
The Committee discussed the importance of working with
this applicant who has taken the appropriate steps and followed the procedures
to obtain his demolition permit.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the staff report titled “Demolition of a Single
Detached Dwelling,” dated January
12, 2010, be received; and,
2) That Council approve in principle
the demolition permit application for the house at 93
John Street conditional upon:
·
The replacement dwelling being
designed to comply with the policies and guidelines of the Thornhill Heritage
Conservation District Plan;
·
The applicant obtaining Heritage
Site Plan Approval for the replacement dwelling; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
**Note: At the January 19, 2010 Council meeting the words “in
principle” in clause 2 were removed.
8. APPROVAL
OF A MARKHAM DESIGNATED
HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT
PROGRAM (16.11)
Report Attachment
There was brief discussion regarding the Heritage Loan
Fund. The Committee suggested that the
maximum limit of $4,000 per property for eligible work should be set at a
maximum of $5,000. There was discussion with
respect to increasing the grant amounts significantly and only approving a few projects
a year to provide more incentive to applicants.
The Committee would like to have further discussions
with Heritage staff before approving the Heritage Property Grant Program. It was suggested that this grant program be
deferred to allow Heritage staff an opportunity to meet with Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath and Councillor Valerie Burke (and any other Member of Council interested)
to further discuss any concerns and/or issues.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the Markham Designated
Heritage Property Grant Program be deferred.
CARRIED
**Note: See
Council minutes from its meeting held on January 19, 2010
9. DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING APPLICATIONS
BY SPRINGHILL MACWOOD HOMES
INC
TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL AND
MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT NORTH OF
HIGHWAY 7,
WEST OF CORNELL CENTRE
BOULEVARD
IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY
7128, 7170, AND 7186 HIGHWAY 7
(SU 04-028274 (19TM-040016)
AND ZA 04-028028) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Figures Appendix
A Appendix
B
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
briefly summarized the details in the report and advised that one of the
conditions deals with the Cornell Centre
Blvd. (Old Markham By-Pass) that is east of the
subject property. He indicated that he
has been in discussions with Mr. Crimi who has suggested that the costs
associated to re-configuring the Old Markham By-Pass be treated as a
developer’s group cost sharing item matter.
Mr. Baird advised that staff will discuss the matter with the applicant
and the Trustee for the Group and bring forward revised wording to the January 19, 2010 Council meeting.
Mr. Sal Crimi, S. C. Land Management addressed the
Committee regarding the applications by Springhill Macwood Homes Inc. and
thanked everyone for their work in moving this forward. He advised that some of the costs associated with
the re-configuration of the Old Markham By-Pass benefit the whole community and
would like to have those costs shared.
There was brief discussion regarding the Town owned
property adjacent to the subject lands and whether it will be included as part
of this development.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report dated January 12, 2010 entitled
“Recommendation Report. Draft Plan of
Subdivision and zoning amendment applications by Springhill Macwood Homes Inc.
to permit a residential and mixed-use development north of Highway 7, west of
Cornell Centre Boulevard in the Cornell Community, 7128, 7170, and 7186 Highway 7,
File Numbers: SU 04-028274 (19TM-040016)
and ZA 04-028028” be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 21,
2006, regarding the applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and
implementing Zoning By-law be received; and,
3) That draft plan of subdivision (19TM-040016) submitted by
Springhill Macwood Homes Inc. to permit residential and mixed use development
in the Cornell Community, be draft approved subject to the conditions set out
in Appendix ‘A’ to this report, as may be modified in
consultation with the applicant and the Trustee for the Cornell Developers
Group; and,
4) That the application submitted by Springhill Macwood Homes
Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved and the
draft by-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further
notice; and,
5) That the Owner provide the Town with the required payment of
30% processing fees in accordance with the Town’s applicable Fee By-law; and,
6) That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision
19TM-040016 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of
issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that
period; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. FLATO
MANAGEMENT INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF
EIGHT (8)
NEW SINGLE, RESIDENTIAL LOTS
ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF HELEN AVENUE IN SOUTH
UNIONVILLE.
251 AND 271 HELEN AVENUE, AND
THE ABUTTING
VACANT LOT TO THE EAST
(ZA 09 107312) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report dated January 12, 2010 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT,
Flato Management Inc., Zoning By-law amendment application to facilitate the
creation of eight (8) new single, residential lots on the south side of Helen
Avenue in South Unionville,
251 & 271 Helen Avenue,
and the abutting vacant lot to the east, File No. ZA 09 107312,” be received;
and,
2) That the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 09 107312)
submitted for 251 & 271 Helen Avenue, and the abutting vacant lot to the
east, be approved, and that the implementing Zoning By-law amendment (ZA 09
107312) be finalized and enacted by Council; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL
2 TANG’S AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE
210 OLD KENNEDY ROAD, MAIN
STREET MILLIKEN
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
FACILITATE THE
EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING MOTOR
VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE.
(SC 05 024524) (8.0, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Staff indicated that the recommendations outlined in
this report will be put forward at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and
pointed out that there are outstanding matters pertaining to cost sharing.
There was brief discussion regarding other existing
uses in this general area.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the staff report dated January 12, 2010, titled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Ontario Municipal Board Appeal, 2 Tang’s Automotive
Centre, 210 Old Kennedy Road, Main Street Milliken, Site plan application to
facilitate the expansion of an existing motor vehicle repair garage, File No:
SC 05 024524”, be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the site plan (File No: SC 05 024524),
subject to the conditions attached in Appendix ‘A’, and,
3) That Council direct the Town Solicitor and Staff to attend
the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on January 28, 2010, to ensure that the
conditions of site plan approval attached in Appendix ‘A’ are imposed by the
Ontario Municipal Board; and,
4) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a site
plan or other development agreement with the Owner of 210 Old Kennedy Road, in
a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor; and further,
5) That Staff be
authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence dated January 11, 2010 from Bratty and
Partners LLP be received.
CARRIED
12. REGION
OF YORK - PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
RENAMING HIGHWAY 7 IN YORK
REGION (10.14)
Notice
There was brief discussion regarding the
appropriateness of renaming Highway 7 to Avenue 7. It was suggested that Council provide
feedback to the Region regarding this matter following the Public Meetings.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Region of York - Public Meeting Notice
advising of the dates and locations for the Public Consultation Centres regarding
the "Renaming Highway 7 in York Region", be received.
CARRIED
13. LETTER
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
PRIME MINISTER REGARDING
DAVID DUNLAP OBSERVATORY
(16.11)
Letter
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the letter from the Office of the Prime Minister
regarding the designation of the David Dunlap Observatory as a National
Historic Site, be received.
CARRIED
14. LETTER
FROM MINISTRY OF CULTURE
REGARDING DAVID DUNLAP
OBSERVATORY (16.11)
Letter
Councillor Valerie Burke advised that she is
disappointed that the Minister of Culture did not have a stronger message in
her response letter.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the letter from Ms. Aileen Carroll, Minister,
Ministry of Culture regarding the designation of the David Dunlap Observatory
under the Ontario Heritage Act, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
15. AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION MEETING (10.0)
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath encouraged all Members of Council to attend the
Public Information meeting tonight that will be discussing Markham’s
Agricultural Strategy and Rouge Park’s
draft agricultural policy and guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 10:20 AM.