MAY
18, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 14
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
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:05 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster
in the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon
assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 15 & 16.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Dan Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to Item #13,
as his property abuts the subject property, 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)
Steve Matunin, Supervisor, Horticulture, Operations, 25 years
Lori Wells, Manager, Programs, Recreation Services, 25 years
George Chan, Mechanical Engineer, Building Standards, 20 years
Mark Smith, Working Supervisor, Waterworks, Operations, 20 years
Jennifer Banfield, Compensation & Benefits Administrator, Human
Resources, 15 years
Ramini Sivananthan, Cash Control Supervisor, Financial Services, 15
years
Ron Blake, Manager, Development West, Planning & Urban Design, 10
years
Tapio Koponen, Gardener, Operations, 10 years
Diane Sewell, Communications Coordinator, Communications &
Community Relations, 10 years
Jim Valin, Facility Operator III, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services,
10 years
Abigail Whiting, Tax Mortgages Clerk, Financial Services, 10 years
Wilson Wong, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology
Services, 10 years
German Abaca, Asset Management Technician, Asset Management, 5 years
Glenn Dick, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency
Services, 5 years
Anna Distefano, Training Coordinator, Waterworks, Operations, 5 years
Dean McDermid, Working Supervisor, Horticulture, Operations, 5 years
Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant, Financial Services, 5 years
Lindsay Allward, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years
Luciano Colangelo, Waterworks Operator, Operations, 3 years
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects, Economic Development,
3 years
Prathapan Kumar, Project Engineer, Asset Management, 3 years
Kathleen Roach, Inspection Administrator, Building Inspections,
Building Standards, 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 4, 2010, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held May 4, 2010,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES
- May 4, 2010 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held May 4, 2010, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
4. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 21, 2010 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held April 21, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
5. SHOPS ON STEELES
WORKING GROUP MINUTES
April 12, 2010 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Shops
On Steeles Working Group meeting held April 12, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
61 NELSON STEET (SC 1018764)
APRIL 27, 2010 (10.6)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee meeting
- 61 Nelson Street held
April 27, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
7. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 6, 2010 TO APRIL 16, 2010 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications for the period of March 6, 2010 to April 16,
2010” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the approval
route outlined in the report; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORT (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the staff report dated May 18, 2010 entitled ‘Delegated
Approvals Report’ be received.
CARRIED
9. WYKLAND
ESTATES INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (19TM-10002)
WEST OF CORNELL CENTRE BLVD.
SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE
( ZA.10-114269 AND SU.10-114270) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated May 18, 2010, entitled “Preliminary
Report, Wykland Estates Inc., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and
Zoning By-law Amendment (19TM—10002), West of Cornell Centre Blvd., south of 16th
Avenue, File numbers ZA.10-114269 and SU.10-114270” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. LITTLE
TREASURES PRE-SCHOOL INC.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A DAYCARE/PRE-SCHOOL AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF BUR OAK AVENUE
AND HIGHWAY 48
(ZA 10-114981) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated May 18, 2010 entitled “Preliminary
Report, Little Treasures Pre-School Inc., Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit a daycare/pre-school at the northeast corner of Bur Oak
Avenue and Highway 48, File Number ZA 10-114981” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the proposed zoning by-law amendment application; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY
GRANT APPLICATIONS - 2010 (16.11)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the staff report dated May 18, 2010 entitled
“Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2010”, be received; and,
2) That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2010 be approved
in the amounts noted for the following properties provided that the applicants
comply with eligibility requirements of the program:
- 23 Peter Street - $5,000 for foundation and brick
restoration/repairs subject to obtaining Minor Site Plan Approval and
Building Permit;
- 180 Main St N - $5,000 for restoration and
structural repair of front veranda subject to obtaining Minor Site Plan
Approval and Building Permit including detailed drawings and
specifications;
- 1 Kalvinster Drive - $5,000 for foundation waterproofing
and storm windows/door subject to obtaining a Heritage Permit;
- 48 Church St - $1,750 for brick repair and
re-pointing subject to obtaining a Heritage Permit;
- 32 Church St - $2,500 for replica windows subject to complying
with approved elevations and specifications/conditions of the executed
Site Plan Agreement;
- 26 Albert St - $2,500 for restoration of heritage dwelling
subject to complying with approved elevations, restoration requirements
and specifications/conditions of the Site Plan Agreement;
- 20 Peter St - $2,500 for restoration and replication of
windows subject to obtaining a Heritage Permit or subject to complying
with approved elevations, restoration requirements and
specifications/conditions of a Site Plan Agreement
- 309 Main St N - $3,885 for veranda restoration
and stabilization subject to retaining and repairing the existing concrete
blocks and obtaining a Building Permit;
- 32 Washington St - $1,425 for a cedar roof
subject to obtaining a Heritage Permit or Building Permit; and,
3) That owners of properties approved to receive a grant enter
into a Letter of Understanding with the Town; and,
4) That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage
Property Grant Reserve Fund; and,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. COMMERCIAL
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE DISTRICTS 2010 (16.11)
Report Attachment
Regional Councillor Virgilio advised the Committee
that the owner of 170 Main Street Unionville has advised him that he was not
aware of this report coming forward today and would like an opportunity to
address Committee with respect to the recommended amount of grant
assistance. Regional Councillor Virgilio
suggested that the staff recommendation for 170 Main Street Unionville be
deferred to the May 25, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That the staff report entitled “Commercial Façade
Improvement Grant Program for Heritage Districts 2010” be received; and,
2) That the applications for the
Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program be approved provided that the
applicants comply with the eligibility requirements of the program; and,
3) That 48 Main St. N. receive $11,340.00
of grant assistance to repair and paint the existing historic wood siding
provided that outstanding issues with the Town pertaining to the unauthorized
removal of the decorative glass sidelights around the front entrance and the
unauthorized expansion of the front yard patio be resolved, and that the
applicant obtains the necessary approval, and enters into a Grant Agreement
with the Town; and,
4) That the
recommendation for 170 Main St. Unionville to
receive $1,450.00 of grant assistance to repair the exterior brick veneer of
the tower provided that they obtain the necessary approvals and enter into a
Grant Agreement with the Town be deferred to the May 25,
2010 Development Services Committee meeting; and,
5) That the grants be funded through the
Heritage Façade Improvement/Replacement Program; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. ANGUS
GLEN VILLAGE LTD. – WEST VILLAGE (PHASE 2)
SOUTH SIDE OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD, ANGUS GLEN COMMUNITY
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
FOR THE FINAL PHASE OF A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-03004 (ZA 08-120708 AND SU 03-109045) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment Memo
Mr. Michael Montgomery, Angus Glen Developments
addressed the Committee advising that he has not had an opportunity to review
the recommendations listed on the addendum agenda. He is requesting that this item be referred
directly to the Council meeting on May 25, 2010 to allow him the opportunity to
review the recommendations with staff.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Angus Glen
Village Ltd. – West Village (Phase 2), South side of Major Mackenzie Drive and
West of Kennedy Road, Angus Glen Community.
Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for the final phase of a draft
plan of subdivision 19TM-03004, File Numbers ZA 08-120708 and SU 03-109045” be
received; and,
2) That the application ZA 08-120708 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 (Appendix ‘A’) be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
3) That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 153 units
(566 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-03004, Phase 2 and 13
units (48 population) be granted to Lots 1 to 13, 65M-4085, from the total
allocation for the Angus Glen Community, assigned in accordance with the
February 12, 2008 report on servicing allocation; and,
5) That
the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to the report entitled
“Recommendation Report, Angus Glen Village Ltd. – West Village (Phase 2), south
side of Major Mackenzie Drive and West of Kennedy Road – Angus Glen
Community. Implementing zoning by-law
amendments for the final phase of a draft plan of subdivision 19TM-03004, File
Numbers ZA 08-120708 and SU 03-109045” be revised to include the following
additional Hold removal conditions:
·
Confirmation in writing that a
tender has been issued for the construction of the bridge
·
Provide an updated construction
schedule, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
·
Provide an updated cost estimate
for the construction of the bridge and provide additional financial securities
if necessary, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
6) That
the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Angus Glen Phase 2 (West Village)
19TM-03004 (draft plan approved December 1, 2009) be revised to include the following
additional conditions of draft plan approval:
·
The Owner
acknowledges and understands that 2011 servicing allocation is dependent on the
Owner constructing a bridge crossing of Angus Glen Boulevard connecting the
East Village to the West Village prior to December, 2010.
·
The Owner
shall provide the Town with an updated construction schedule and cost estimate
for the construction of the bridge crossing of Angus Glen Boulevard.
·
The Owner
acknowledges and understands that the Town may require additional securities
for the construction of the bridge crossing of Angus Glen Boulevard.
·
The Owner
acknowledges and understands that building permits will not be issued for lots
within Phase 2 with 2011 servicing allocation until a letter confirming that a
tender has been issued for the construction of the bridge crossing of Angus
Glen Boulevard and updated construction schedule and cost estimates have been
provided to the Town, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
7) That the above item be referred
directly to the May 25, 2010 Council meeting; and,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. INFORMATION
REPORT
MEMORIAL GARDENS CANADA LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A CEMETERY AND RELATED USES AT
6278 19TH AVENUE NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF DICKSON HILL ROAD AND 19TH AVENUE (OP 07 134061)
Report Figures Appendix
A Appendix
B
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
briefly highlighted the details in the report.
There was brief discussion regarding the Heritage
designation for house and barn located on the property.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the information report titled “Memorial Gardens Canada
Limited. Application for Official Plan Amendment to permit a cemetery and
related uses at 6278 19th Avenue, Dickson Hill, File No. OP 07
134061” dated May 18, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
15. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE
OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3981,
65M-3733, 65M-4014, 65M-4025, 65M-3853,
65M-3662, 65M-3663, 65M-3742, 65M-3832,
65R-28056, PARTS 1 AND 2, 65M-3886, 65M-4006,
65M-3835, 65M-3833 AND 65R-26137, PARTS 6 AND 7 (10.7)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of
Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3981, 65M-3733, 65M-4014,
65M-4025, 65M-3853,65M-3662, 65M-3663, 65M-3742, 65M-3832, 65R-28056, Parts 1
and 2, 65M-3886, 65M-4006, 65M-3835, 65M-3833 and 65R-26137, Parts 6 and 7” and
dated May 18, 2010, be received; and,
2) That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan
numbers 65M-3981, 65M-3733, 65M-4014, 65M-4025, 65M-3853, 65M-3662, 65M-3663,
65M-3742, 65M-3832, 65R-28056, Parts 1
and 2, 65M-3886, 65M-4006, 65M-3835, 65M-3833, and 65R-26137, Parts 6 and 7 be
accepted for Maintenance; and,
3) That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these
subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential
subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham; and,
4) That the Community Services Commission accepts the
responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the
subdivision as part of the Town’s system; and,
5) That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence May 1,
2010; and,
6) That acceptance of the subdivision be taken into
consideration in future operating budgets; and,
7) That the by-law to amend schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law
#106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved;
and,
8) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law
#105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets
indicated, be approved; and,
9) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of
Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets
indicated, be approved; and,
10) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements,
subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two
year guarantee periods have been completed; and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. TRAFFIC
CALMING ON EDEN AVENUE
& RISEBROUGH CIRCUIT (5.12)
Report Attachment
There was considerable discussion with respect to whether
physical traffic calming measures, specifically speed humps, should be
implemented on Eden Avenue and Risebrough Circuit (north leg) to address
concerns regarding excessive speeding.
The Committee suggested that this item be deferred to
the May 25, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting and that staff report
back on the following:
·
A brief history outlining why the
north leg of Risebrough Circuit did not receive the same traffic calming
measures as the south leg
·
Funding available for physical
traffic calming measures
·
A map that clearly outlines the
areas that have received physical traffic calming measures and the areas that
have not on Eden Avenue and Riseborough Circuit (north leg)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Traffic
Calming on Eden Avenue & Risebrough Circuit” be deferred to the May 25,
2010 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 9:53 AM.
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