Development Services Committee Minutes
November 21, 2016,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues Culture
and Economic Development Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Stephen Chait, Director, Culture and
Economic Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
Huyen Hare, Senior Business
Development Officer
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager,
Special Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering
Stacia Muradali, Senior Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 9:08 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor
Alex Chiu assumed the Chair for Culture and Economic Development item No. 10.
Regional Councillor Joe
Li assumed the Chair for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects item,
No. 9.
The Committee recessed from 12:03 p.m. to 1:03 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councilor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #3,
26 Colborne Street, by nature of this being her personal residence, and did not take part in the
discussion or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Councilor Alan Ho disclosed an interest with respect to Item #5 for #
12, 951 Denison Street, by nature of his family business being located at the
location shown for # 12, and did not take part in the discussion or vote on the question
of the approval of this matter.
City of Markham Staff:
David Davies, Geomatics Technician, Planning
& Urban Design, 30 years
Ian Hermack, Waterworks Operator II,
Environmental Services, 25 years
James Bosomworth, Manager, Strategy &
Innovation, Development Services
Commissioner's Office, 25
years
Lori James-Campbell, Alarm Room Operator,
Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Andrew Ballagh, Facility Operator III,
Recreation Services, 15 years
Christos Tsorovas, Sweeper Operator,
Operations, 10 years
Ghulam Shahid, Facility Operator III,
Recreation Services, 5 years
Robert John Gamble, Operations Labourer/Driver,
Operations, 5 years
Mustafizur Rahman, Client Advisor ITS,
Information Technology Services, 5 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 7, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held November 7, 2016, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX
REDUCTION PROGRAM
292 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
20 MARKHAM STREET, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
26 COLBORNE STREET, THORNHILL
(16.11)
Report
Councilor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #3,
26 Colborne Street, by nature of this being her personal residence, and did not take part in the
discussion or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the staff report
titled “Heritage Easement Agreements for Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program,
292 Main Street North, Markham Village, 20 Markham Street, Markham Village, 26
Colborne Street, Thornhill”, dated November 21, 2016, be received; and,
2) That a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute a Heritage Easement Agreement with the property owners of 292 Main
Street North, 20 Markham Street, Markham Village and 26 Colborne Street, and
any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to
the City Solicitor; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
– SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
9 ROUGE STREET, MARKHAM
VILLAGE (16.11 & 10.13)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition –
Single Detached Dwelling, 9 Rouge Street,
Markham Village ”, dated November 21, 2016 be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the demolition of the non heritage
dwelling at 9 Rouge Street, located within the Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District, subject to the Owner obtaining Site Plan Approval for a
new infill single detached dwelling; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 20,
2016 TO OCTOBER 30, 2016 (10.0)
Report
Councilor Alan Ho disclosed an interest with respect to Item #5 for #
12, 951 Denison Street, by nature of his family business being located at the
location shown for # 12, and did not take part in the discussion or vote on the question
of the approval of this matter.
The Committee directed that
items # 5 (YMCA for Greater Toronto) and # 8 (City of Markham c/o Multi-Design
Associated, 6140 16th Avenue) be brought forward to Development
Services Committee for information purposes. Staff clarified that the heritage
house located on the YMCA site was protected as part of original site plan
approval.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1)
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming
Planning Applications for the period of August 20, 2016 to October 30, 2016”
and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the approval
route outlined in the report; and,
2)
That report items # 5 (YMCA for Greater Toronto)
and # 8 (City of Markham c/o Multi-Design Associated, 6140 16th
Avenue) be brought forward to Development Services Committee for information;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
UPDATE ON PHASE 3A OF
MARKHAM’S
NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW
PROJECT & NEXT STEPS
FILE NO. PR 13 128340 (10.5)
Report
Staff clarified that the project
consultant and staff are recommending that short term accommodations not be permitted
as of right; therefore an owner would require a zoning amendment or Committee
of Adjustment approval for such establishments. Staff will be reporting further
on adding additional criteria that may be appropriate.
Moved by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the memorandum dated November 21, 2016 entitled, “information MEMORANDUM: Update on Phase
3A of Markham’s New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Project & Next Steps – File
No. PR 13 128340” be received as background information to the Public Meeting
scheduled for December 6, 2016.
CARRIED
7. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
KYMBERVILLE CAPITAL INC.
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
REDLINE REVISION TO DRAFT
APPROVED
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-040016
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF
WILLIAM FORSTER ROAD
FILES OP 15 028274, ZA 15
028274 & SU 15 028274 (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services introduced this application and provided brief background
information.
Joanne Barnett, representing
the applicant, displayed the Draft Plan of Subdivision to illustrate snow
storage locations and parking provisions, coloured elevations, and the Cornell
Master Parks Plan with respect to nearby
parklands. The pre-dedication of roads and a school site were noted. The
project architect was also in attendance to answer any questions.
The Committee commented on several
issues: the potential use of the triangle of land at the south-east corner,
owned by the City, as public open green space; naming the laneways; common
elements of condominiums with respect to ensuring purchasers are aware of legal
rights and obligations; and, the impact of snow storage piles on street trees
and sight-lines. It was requested that the Operations Department review snow
storage sight-lines, and that Urban Design staff be mindful of tree placement.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) Proposed Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan
of Subdivision 19TM-040016, north of Highway 7, west of William Forster Road,
Files OP 15 028274, ZA 15 028274 & SU 15 028274”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 21, 2016,
regarding the applications for approval of an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning
By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision
19TM-040016, be received; and,
3) That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by
Kymberville Capital Inc. to amend the Cornell Secondary Plan (2008) be
approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’
be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by
Kymberville Capital Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be
approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and
enacted without further notice; and,
5) That Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision
19TM-040016 submitted by Kymberville Capital Inc., be draft approved subject to
the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,
6) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his
designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the
conditions set out in Appendix ‘C’ as may be amended by the Director of
Planning and Urban Design; and,
7) That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM- 040016
will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval
in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and,
8) That Council assign servicing allocation for 139 townhouse
dwellings and 72 condominium stacked townhouse dwellings; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
MARKHAM (7350 HIGHWAY 48)
HOLDINGS INC.
C/O TERCOT COMMUNITIES
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
ZONING BY-LAW AND FOR SITE
PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A CONDOMINIUM
TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
AT 7350 MARKHAM ROAD
FILE NOS: ZA 15 156659 &
SC 16 156659 (10.5, 10.6)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
introduced the applications for Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc.
The Committee received correspondence from Anne
Benedetti of Goodmans, on behalf of Forest Bay Homes Ltd., regarding sewer
capacity. In response, Brian Lee,
Director of Engineering, briefly reviewed the servicing strategy.
A representative of the applicant gave a presentation
on the proposal for 115 townhouses, and discussed the road network, driveway
and parking provisions, amenity areas including rooftop terraces, and displayed
elevations. The vacant space at the north east corner is in the daylighting
triangle and will be a landscaped open space.
The Committee discussed emergency access, condominium
fees, and legal rights and obligations of condominium owners. A private outdoor
amenity area will be located on the lands and there are several public parks in
that area. A second means of vehicular access was discussed, including a
potential right-in, right-out access to Golden Avenue or to Markham Road either
of which were thought to be beneficial, but not supported by the Region. The
Committee requested that staff pursue these options further with the Region.
The applicant’s traffic consultant advised that the
traffic study findings do not warrant a second access point other than for
emergency purposes, and cautioned that commuters may use the second access as a
short-cut. The applicant’s traffic
consultant also advised that the Region denied a request to have a second
access to Markham Road, and the plan is acceptable as shown. The Committee discussed traffic concerns in
general and requested that staff review the transportation operations a year
after construction of this development, for monitoring purposes and to inform
future development.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1)
That
correspondence from Anne Benedetti of Goodmans, on behalf of Forest Bay Homes
Ltd., regarding the applications by Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc., be
received; and,
2) That the report dated November 21, 2016 titled
“Recommendation Report, Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc. c/o Tercot
Communities, Applications to amend the Zoning By-law and for Site Plan Approval
to permit a condominium townhouse development at 7350 Markham Road (File Nos:
ZA 15 156659 & SC 16 156659)”, be received; and,
3) That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 16,
2015 regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Markham
(7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc., c/o Tercot Communities (ZA 15 156659), be
received; and,
4) That the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 15 156659) submitted by
Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc., c/o Tercot Communities to amend the
City’s Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as amended, to
permit a condominium townhouse development at 7350 Markham Road be approved,
and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
5) That the Site Plan application (SC 16 156659) submitted by
Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc. c/o Tercot Communities to facilitate a
condominium townhouse development at 7350 Markham Road, be endorsed in
principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘B’; and,
6) That this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval
will not be issued after a period of three (3) years commencing on November 21,
2016 in the event the site plan agreement is not executed within that time
period; and,
7) 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,
8) That Council assign servicing allocation for 115 townhouse
units to the proposed development and advise York Region; and,
9) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
10) That a year after
construction, staff review the transportation operations for this development
for monitoring purposes, and to inform future development; and further,
11) And that Staff be authorized to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. WHISTLE CESSATION ON
STOUFFVILLE GO LINE – PROGRESS
UPDATE (5.12)
Memo
Shanta Sundarason, representing the residents,
expressed appreciation to Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, for his
assistance and support on this matter. Ms. Sundarason identified three
additional rural crossings that were not identified in the Whistle Cessation
initiative, which should be included.
The Committee requested a review and report on other
crossings that may be appropriate for whistle cessation. Discussions included
options, timing, safety upgrade details and costs at Markham Road crossing, and
costs for future grade separations that may negate the need for the current
proposal for safety improvements.
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1)
That the
deputation by Shanta Sundarason, representing the residents, regarding Whistle
Cessation be received; and,
2)
That the additional
three crossing identified on the Stouffville Line, be referred to the 2018
budget process; and,
3)
That staff
review and report on other crossings that may be appropriate for referral to
the 2018 budget process for whistle cessation; and further,
4)
That the memorandum dated November
21, 2016 entitled " Whistle Cessation on Stouffville GO Line - Progress
Update" be received.
CARRIED
10. MARKHAM 2020: SUCCESS BY DESIGN
PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE
CITY'S
10 YEAR ECONOMIC STRATEGY
(10.16)
Presentation
Stephen Chait, Director, Culture and
Economic Development, introduced the Markham 2020 presentation. The Committee
discussed protocols for invitations to various events, whether internal or
external events.
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects, gave a presentation
entitled "Markham 2020: Success By Design Performance Review of the City's
10 Year Economic Strategy". In
2008, Markham Council adopted “Markham 2020,” a 10-year economic strategy and
blueprint for the economic development program. The presentation evaluated the City’s
strategy, key findings, conclusions regarding Priority Sectors, Global Business Strategy, SME and Commercialization of
Technology and Innovation, and recommendations. Staff introduced the new
Markham 2020, Success by Design
magazine, a platform for businesses.
The
Road Ahead, a Blueprint for 2016-2019, focuses on three approaches: changing competitiveness drivers; changing macroeconomic
environment; and recommendations for Markham 2030 based on identified strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It was noted that Rouge National Urban
Park will be added as a strength, along with developing a Destination Strategy.
The Committee discussed
the success of the sister-city program, municipal relationships, community
partnerships, economic and cultural strategies, providing wifi throughout the
City, affordable housing as a weakness, impacts from the new university, the global
business strategy, promoting the wider technology corridor that encompasses
Markham, and supporting the agricultural industry.
The Committee
congratulated the Economic Team on its successes.
Moved by: Councillor Alan
Ho
1) That the presentation provided by
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects entitled “Markham 2020: Success
by Design, Performance Review of the City’s 10 Year Economic Strategy” be
received; and,
2) And
that staff review and report back on ways to be supportive of the agricultural
industry in Markham.
CARRIED
11. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF
DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
(BETWEEN COUNTRY GLEN ROAD AND
16TH AVENUE) (5.10)
Petition
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath addressed this matter and
requested that the correspondence be referred to Markham staff and Regional
staff. Councillor Karen Rea requested to be kept informed on this matter.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the petition dated October 12, 2016 signed by 33
area residents of Donald Cousens Parkway (between Country Glen Road and 16th
Avenue) requesting the following be received and referred to Regional
staff for response, and also to the Commissioner of Development
Services for comments:
·
Speed limit be lowered from the
current 70km to 50km on Donald Cousens Parkway from 9th Line to 16th
Avenue.
·
York Region Police be requested to
provide traffic speed enforcement.
·
Region staff to study possibility
of layby parking on where Donald Cousens Parkway has no road shoulder and
emergency parking.
·
All adjacent Regional roads to
open for all traffic, no more truck restrictions.
·
Region staff to work with the
community in a more open and transparent manner with accountability.
CARRIED
12. NEW BUSINESS
COUNCILLOR ALEX CHIU (12.2.6)
The Committee recognized Councillor Alex Chiu today,
on his birthday.
13. IN-CAMERA
MATTERS
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal
Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to
discuss the following confidential matters:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- November 7, 2016 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(2) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR
DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 4) (8.6)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
CARRIED
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the Development Services Committee rise and
report from the in-camera session at 2:36 PM.
CARRIED
The following in-camera items were approved by Development Services
Committee as follows:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- November 7, 2016 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Development Services Committee confirmed the in-camera minutes of November
7, 2016.
(2) A PROPOSED OR PENDING
ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 4) (8.6)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
This item was forwarded to General Committee in public
session on November 28, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 2:37 PM.
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