Development Services Committee Minutes
MARCH 29, 2016,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Ron Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Anna Henriques, Senior Planner,
Zoning and Special Projects
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of Engineering
Bradley Roberts, Supervisor, Zoning
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects
Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:04 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None Declared
1. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
City of Markham Staff:
Fery Vaghei, Administrative Clerk, Fire
& Emergency Services, 20 years
Annie Hung, Financial Analyst, Accounting,
Financial Services, 20 years
Carlo Macchiusi, Waterworks Accounts &
Claims Co-ordinator,
Environmental
Services, 20 years
Mona Nazif, Senior Manager, Human
Resources, Human Resources, 15 years
Bill Stamatopoulos, Truck Driver,
Operations, 10 years
Jane Taylor, Manager of Human Resources,
Human Resources, 10 years
Kimberly Heaslip, Customer Service
Representative, Recreation Services, 10 years
John Chi-Keung Wong, Technology Support
Specialist II,
Information
Technology Services, 10 years
Ida Chi-Yin Wong, Senior Customer Service
Representative, Legislative Services, 10 years
Veronica Siu, Senior Business Analyst,
Financial Services, 10 years
Brieanna Gabbard, Administrative Assistant,
Recreation Services, 10 years
Tehzeeb Jeelani, Facility Operator III,
Recreation Services, 10 years
Brian Lee, Deputy Director, Engineering,
10 years
Alex Giammarco, Community Facility
Supervisor, Recreation Services, 10 years
Soran Sito, Manager Environmental,
Engineering, 10 years
Hendrikus Bouhuyzen, Instrumentation
Engineer, Environmental Services, 10 years
Kimberley Dunsmoor, Community Outreach
Assistant, Environmental Services, 5 years
Farid Morani, Lead, Network
Infrastructure, Information Technology Services, 5 years
Sheila Kerz, Supervisor, Supervisor of Permit Administration,
Building Standards, 5 years
Andrea Liu, Transportation Engineer,
Engineering, 5 years
Simon Trimbee, Arborist, Operations, 5
years
Ryan Hanna, Community Facility Supervisor
- South, Recreation Services, 5 years
Monica Ganzhorn, Customer Service
Representative, Recreation Services, 5 years
Marta Siekierko, Learning and Health &
Safety Coordinator, Human Resources, 5 years
Benjamin Robert Smith, Arborist,
Operations, 5 years
Mark Douglas Timbers, Facility Operator
II, Recreation Services, 5 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 1, 2016 and March 7, 2016 (10.0)
March
1 March
7
With respect to item # 4 on the March 7, 2016 minutes “Markham Business Mission to India”, the
Committee requested that an HST and financial breakdown be provided at
the next Development Services Committee meeting.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meetings held March 1, 2016 and
March 7, 2016, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 9, 2016 (16.11)
Minutes
With respect to item # 7 on
the March 9, 2016 minutes “Committee of Adjustment Variance Application, 85
Main Street”, the Committee questioned if the issue is Floor Area or Lot Coverage.
Staff will confirm the matter with Heritage Section staff.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held March 9, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
4. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 20, 2016 and
February 17, 2016 (16.0)
January
20 February
17
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meetings held January 20, 2016 and February 17, 2016,
be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
AKILAN KANAGASABAPATHY
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT ONE SINGLE-DETACHED
DWELLING
FRONTING ONTO 14TH
AVENUE AND TWO SINGLE-DETACHED
DWELLINGS FRONTING ONTO DEIB
CRESCENT
5077 14TH AVENUE
(10.3, 10.5)
Report
The Committee discussed the 90
day process period for applications, and the potential to appeal non-decisions to
the Ontario Municipal Board. Staff advised that most applicants will continue
to work with the City for applications that exceed the 90 days.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Akilan
Kanagasabapathy, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit one singe-detached dwelling fronting onto 14th Avenue and two
single-detached dwellings fronting onto Deib Crescent, 5077 14th
Avenue, File Nos. OP/ZA 15 107711” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CORRADO GAZZE HOLDINGS LIMITED
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
FOR A PROPOSED SIX-STOREY 117
UNIT CONDOMINIUM
APARTMENT BUILDING AT 9700 9TH
LINE
FILES OP 16 124169 & ZA 14
124169 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Corrado Gazze
Holdings Limited, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for a
proposed six-storey 117 unit condominium apartment building at 9700 9th
Line, Files OP 16 124169 & ZA 16 124169, dated March 29, 2016, be received;
and,
2) That staff be authorized to hold a Public Meeting to
consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution
CARRIED
7. PRELIMINARY REPORT
723187 ONTARIO INC.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT BUSINESS OFFICE, RESTAURANT,
RETAIL,
HEALTH/FITNESS FACILITY AND
RESIDENTIAL USE
180 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
FILE NO. ZA 15 109007 (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 723187 Ontario
Inc. Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit Business Office,
Restaurant, Retail, Health/Fitness Facility and Residential Use, 180 Main
Street North, Markham Village, File ZA 15 109007, dated March 29, 2016” be
received; and,
2) That the Development Services Committee authorize staff to
schedule a statutory Public Meeting for 723187 Ontario Inc. to consider the
proposed Zoning By-law amendment application to permit business office,
restaurant, retail, health/fitness facility, and residential uses at 180 Main
Street North Markham Village; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
PROPOSED EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES STATION (EMS)
5590 14TH AVENUE
FILE SC 16 135822 (10.6)
Presentation Report
Chris Kubbinga of Thomas Brown Architects Inc. gave a presentation on the proposed 5,000
ft2 EMS Station at 14th Avenue and Middlefield
Avenue. Mr. Kubbinga displayed
area context maps, site plans, concept floor plans, elevations, exterior
materials, and FLAP bird deterrent measures. Ingress and egress points were
identified, with a potential entrance from the future extension of Middlefield
Avenue.
The Committee discussed the
EMS Master Plan and allocation of services, the timeline for approvals, and the
future extension of Middlefield Avenue. It was confirmed that fuel will not be
stored on site, and that there would be limited ability to provide sleeping
accommodations for potential 24-hour shifts. The site plan review is ongoing
and staff are recommending delegated approval to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the Report dated March 29, 2016, titled “Regional Municipality
of York, Proposed Emergency Medical Services Station (EMS), 5590 14th
Avenue, File Number SC 16 135822”, be received; and,
2) That the presentation by the Applicant, Thomas Brown Architects Inc.,
regarding a proposed EMS Station submitted by the Regional Municipality of York
at 5590 14th Avenue, be received; and,
3) That the site plan control application for an EMS station
submitted by the Regional Municipality of York at 5590 14th Avenue
(File SC 16 135822), be endorsed in Principle, subject to the Conditions in
Appendix ‘A’; and,
4) That site plan approval, as it relates to a site plan
control application for an EMS Station submitted by the Regional Municipality
of York at 5590 14th Avenue (File SC 16 135822), be delegated to the Director
of Planning and Urban Design; and,
5) That matters identified during the ongoing review of this
application be resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Urban Design; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
1 STEELCASE ROAD WEST
SOUTH OF STEELCASE ROAD, WEST
OF WOODBINE AVENUE
SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A
10 STOREY OFFICE BUILDING WITH
GROUND FLOOR RETAIL USES
FILE NO.: SC 15 165979 (10.6)
Report
Wayne Long of Liberty Development Corporation and Michaela Weiner,
Petroff Partnership Architects, were in attendance to give a presentation on
this matter. Ms. Weiner explained the proposal for a 10 storey office building
with ground floor retail uses. An area context map was displayed and intersection,
access, and traffic details were discussed.
The Committee discussed design details and the glass façade,
and animating the street with ground floor retail. Suggestions were made to
minimize the building massing and improve the design as an iconic structure.
The TRCA is reviewing flooding issues on one corner of the property, and it was
recommended that adjacent properties be involved in resolving this matter.
The Committee questioned what is being proposed for
the remainder of the lands. Wayne Long advised that a Master Plan for the
entire site is being developed and he provided a brief overview of the ultimate
goal for the use of the lands.
Evelin Ellison, Thornhill resident, discussed the
importance of this intersection as a gateway and the opportunities to integrate
mixed uses and to enhance the waterway with a public pathway. Ms. Ellison also
commented on night-sky friendly measures and signage issues for the World on
Yonge development.
Staff confirmed that the current proposal is for a
10-storey building but had originally been a 16-storey proposal. Staff will
continue to work with the applicant on issues raised and noted that a site
Master Plan will be brought forward to the Committee at a future date.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the Staff report dated March 29, 2016 entitled
“Recommendation Report, Liberty Development Corporation, 1 Steelcase Road West, Site Plan Approval Application to permit a 10 storey
office building with ground floor retail uses” be received; and,
2) That the presentation by Liberty Development Corporation
with respect to the Site Plan Approval Application be received; and,
3) That Development Services Committee endorse the proposed
site plan and building elevations in principle; and,
4) That issues identified during the ongoing review of the
application, including those raised in this report, be resolved to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,
5) That the authority for granting Site Plan Approval for the
proposed development be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design;
and,
6) That the owner enter into a site plan agreement with the
City; and,
7) That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the
owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the City
and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning
and Urban Design; and further,
8) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this Resolution.
CARRIED
10. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
DEL RIDGE (EAST MARKHAM) INC.
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT A
TWO (2) PHASED
DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF TWO
(2) - 8 STOREY APARTMENT
BUILDINGS AT 7325 MARKHAM ROAD
AND FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR PHASE 1 OF THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS: OP/ZA/SC 15 133670
(10.5, 10.6)
Report
Dave deSylva of Del Ridge Homes was in attendance to provide an
update on this proposal and to display samples of the exterior materials. Mr.
deSylva commended the Planning staff working on this application and commented
on lifestyle and sustainability aspects of the development.
Staff responded to questions
from the Committee regarding the treatment of the water channel on the site.
Mr. deSylva confirmed the extensive tree-planting initiative by the developer,
and staff were requested to pursue as many of these trees as possible for
planting in Markham. The Committee encouraged other developers to build to the
same quality standards as GreenLife.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
1) That the report dated
March 29th, 2016 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Del Ridge (East
Markham) Inc., Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to
permit a two (2) –phased development comprised of two (2) residential apartment
buildings at 7325 Markham Road and for Site Plan Approval for Phase 1 of the
proposed development, File Nos: OP/ZA/SC 15 133670,” be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on September 24th, 2015 regarding the Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Del Ridge (East
Markham) Inc. (OP/ZA 15 133670), be received; and,
3) That the Official Plan
Amendment (OP 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to amend
the City’s in-force Official Plan (Revised 1987) as amended, and to amend the
Armadale Secondary Plan (PD 24-2) for part of the Armadale Planning District,
as amended, to permit two (2) – 8 storey apartment buildings at 7325 Markham
Road, be approved, and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix
‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and,
4) That the Official Plan
Amendment (OP 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to amend
the City’s Official Plan 2014, to permit two (2)- 8 storey apartment buildings
at 7325 Markham Road, be approved, and the draft Official Plan Amendment
attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and adopted without further notice, and City
staff prepare a modification to the new Official Plan (2014) which is currently
under appeal, to reflect the Official Plan Amendment and forward it to the
Ontario Municipal Board for approval; and,
5) That the Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZA 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to amend
the City’s Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit two (2) – 8 storey
apartment buildings at 7325 Markham Road
be approved, and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix
‘C’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
6) That the Site Plan
application (SC 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to
facilitate the development of an 8-storey residential apartment building (Phase
1) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘D’ ; and,
7) That this endorsement
shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three
(3) years commencing on March 29th, 2016 in the event the site plan
agreement is not executed within that time period; and,
8) That Site Plan Approval
be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to
be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. The Site Plan is only approved when the
Director or his designate has signed the site plan; and,
9) That the City’s 2009
Policy requiring all High Density residential developments to achieve at least
LEED Silver, be waived, subject to the implementation of the sustainability
initiatives outlined in this report, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services; and,
10) That Council grant
servicing allocation for 261 residential apartment units (Phase 1) of the
proposed development; and,
11) That the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to execute a Section 37 Agreement with the Owner; and,
12) That the City reserves
the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development
not proceed in a timely manner; and further,
13) That Staff be authorized
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
1377402 ONTARIO INC.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT BUSINESS OFFICE AND
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL USES
162 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
FILE NO. ZA 15 147635 (10.5)
Report
This matter was deferred to the
Development Services Committee meeting on April 11, 2016, as the applicant
could not be in attendance today.
Seconded by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
That the following
recommendation be deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting on
April 11, 2016:
1) That the report dated March 29, 2016 titled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 1377402 Ontario Inc., Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit Business Office and Additional Residential Uses, 162 Main
Street North Markham Village, File No. ZA 15 147635”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held
on June 16, 2015 regarding the application submitted by 1377402 Ontario Inc. to
amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be received; and,
3) That the application (ZA 15 147635)
submitted by 1377402 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, to
permit business office uses, and additional residential uses at 162 Main Street
North and to amend the development standards to permit the proposed parking lot
be approved, and the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ be finalized and
enacted without further notice; and,
4) That the Site Plan application (SC 15
147635) submitted by 1377402 Ontario Inc.
to permit the proposed parking lot at 162 Main Street North, be endorsed
in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
5) That Site Plan Approval (SC 15 147635) be
delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be
issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is
issued only when the Director, or designate, has signed the site plan; and
further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION AND
INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A
PROPERTY UNDER
PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
NAME: FRANKLIN H. RAYMER
HOUSE
ADDRESS: 6840 FOURTEENTH
AVENUE
OWNER: GURPAL SOHI,
PONNUTHURMI UTHAYAKUMAR PARTNERSHIP
FILE NO. 16 109952 DP (10.13
& 16.11.3)
Report Structural
Assessment
Information was provided regarding a structural assessment by G.K. Bell
& Associates. Staff advised that the applicant was aware of today’s
meeting.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That Council refuse the Demolition Permit Application for
the Franklin H. Raymer House at 6840 Fourteenth Avenue on the basis of its
cultural heritage value or interest; and,
2) That as recommended by Heritage Markham,
the Franklin H. Raymer House at 6840 Fourteenth Avenue be approved for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of
cultural heritage value or interest; and,
3) That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate
as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
4) That if there are no objections to the
designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act,
the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for
adoption; and,
5) That if there are any objections in
accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be
directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review
Board; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
ZONING ISSUES ANALYSIS (PHASE
1):
NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW PROJECT, PR 13 128340 (10.5)
Presentation
- Appendix C Report
Anna Henriques, Senior
Planner, Zoning and Special Projects, gave an update on the status of the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law project.
The purpose of the report is to seek endorsement of the Zoning Issues Analysis
which marks the completion of Phase 1 and the commencement of Phase 2
(Strategic Direction) which will guide the drafting of the new comprehensive
zoning by-law in Phase 3.
John Gladki, Gladki Consulting
Inc., gave a presentation on the input received to date, regarding: the
Official Plan, Minor Variances, definitions, auto related uses, drive through
facilities, home occupations, infill housing, affordable housing, shared
housing and secondary suites, student housing, Places of Worship, Greenway and Special Policy Areas, medical marihuana
production facilities, addiction and recovery centres, adult entertainment and sex
industry uses, and GIS.
Next steps include:
-
May 19, 2015 DSC: Request for summary of
Phase 1 stakeholder input
-
Work will commence on Phase 2 – Zoning By-law
Strategy, targeted for DSC
endorsement
in June
-
Advancement of work on a portion of Phase 3
(Short-term rental accommodations,
rooming
houses and secondary suites)
The Committee discussed:
-
The number of York University students to be accommodated;
-
The impact of new regulations requiring developers to provide
affordable housing;
-
The level of understanding of those giving
input and their interests in specific local issues
-
Ratepayers, developers groups, Board of
Trade, Committee of Adjustment applicants and neighbours will be invited to the
next Open House
-
Expanded driveways and on-street parking by-laws are integral to housing
issues. When DSC discusses this matter next, a review of previous actions on
these issues was requested, to help determine how to go forward.
The Committee considered holding
additional public information sessions and establishing a sub-committee to
address rooming houses and secondary suites. It was
recommended that Council Members reach out to their communities for input.
Staff advised that a separate webpage and e-mail address are available for
public information and input. Staff will prepare a write-up with links to the information,
for distribution by Council members.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That
the presentation provided by John
Gladki, Gladki Consulting Inc. entitled " New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project, Summary of Feedback Obtained (Phase 1)” be received; and,
2) That the report entitled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Zoning
Issues Analysis (Phase 1): New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project” dated March
29, 2016, be received; and,
3) That the Zoning Issues Analysis document (attached as
Appendix ‘A’) be endorsed in principle, to be used to assist with the
development of a strategic direction (Phase 2) to guide the drafting of the new
comprehensive zoning by-law.
CARRIED
14. PROPOSED GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (10.5)
Presentation
Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and Special Projects,
introduced the proposed General Housekeeping By-law Amendments project, and
provided an overview of this exercise
that occurs every few years to keep the existing zoning by-laws relevant and
current. Housekeeping amendments only deal with matters of a
technical or administrative nature. Changes
that would represent a policy shift or a major change to current practices are
being deferred to the New Comprehensive
Zoning By-law Project.
Nick
McDonald, Meridian Planning Consultants, gave a presentation entitled
"Proposed General Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendments",
specifically relating to technical issues and public input, such as:
-
Driveways, crossing landscape strips
-
Prohibited uses and Special Policy Areas
-
Barrier-Free Access
- Using Centre of Watercourse to Determine Zone
Boundary
- Reference to ‘Floor Area’ in Definition of ‘Net
Floor Area’
- Definition of Public Authority
- Required Interior Side Yard in Cases Where Private
Garage in Rear Yard
- Definition of Business Office
- Openings in the Interior Side Yard and Lot Coverage
Definition
Consistent
with Development Services Committee direction from September 2015, a Public Meeting
will be held in April 2016 respecting General Housekeeping Amendments detailed
in this presentation. A draft by-law will then be presented to the Committee
for endorsement and to Council for adoption.
The Committee
discussed:
- “Public Authority” properties in Markham
- Consistencies in Special Policy Areas
- Making building setbacks consistent with
adjacent buildings
- Factoring valleylands into lot area
calculations (Note: this issue is beyond the scope of the project and will be
included in the Comprehensive By-law in conjunction with TRCA review)
- Driveways in interior and rear yards
- Free and clear side yards
- Clarification and inclusion of medical
offices in business office use
All
future “housekeeping” matters will be catalogued and included in the program
for drafting the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law in late 2016 and 2017.
Seconded by: Councillor
Colin Campbell
That the
presentation provided by Nick McDonald, Meridian Planning Consultants entitled
"Proposed General Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendments" be received.
CARRIED
15. NEW BUSINESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (10.16)
The Committee
requested that a working group or informal committee be established to review
Economic Development issues prior to presentation at Development Services
Committee. The new group would consist of the Chair and Vice-Chair of Economic
Development and any other interested Council members, and would operate similar
to the Building,
Parks, & Construction Issues group. Staff will review other working group structures
and report back.
16. NEW BUSINESS
ON-STREET PARKING
(2.17)
The Committee requested an update on the on-street parking study/survey
previously discussed on November 2, 2015, with respect to overnight parking and
potential changes to the by-law in response to residents’ concerns. Staff
advised that Markham Centre is currently undergoing a review of parking
provisions, which can be used as a starting point for city-wide modifications
to address any issues.
17. NEW BUSINESS
MARKHAM PORTAL (12.2)
The Committee requested that staff review attaching links to York
Region issues on Markham’s portal.
18. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (10.0, 8.0)
The
Development Services Committee did not resolve into an in-camera session.
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- March 7, 2016 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e, e)]
That
this in-camera matter be deferred to a future In-camera Development Services
Committee meeting.
CARRIED
(2) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - 17 ALMA WALKER WAY, FAIRPARK HOMES
INC. (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
That
this in-camera matter be referred directly to the April 5, 2016 In-camera
Council meeting.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM.
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