MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
November
4, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 27
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
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
Absent
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
L. Fernandes, Sr. Capital Works
Engineer
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
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. 2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Paul Armstrong, Captain, Fire
& Emergency Services, 30 years
Barb Roth, Director, Recreation Services, Recreation Services, 30 years
Rob Hartnett, Recreation Supervisor, Facilities, Recreation Services,
25 years
Ewan Burke, Senior GIS Analyst, Production, Information Technology
Services, 20 years
Cheryl Leask, Development Clerk
II, Development Services Commissioner's Office, 20 years
Barb Sharp, Customer Service Representative, Building Standards, 20
years
Chris Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Economic Development, 20 years
Bob Beauchamp, General Maintenance, Sign Maintenance, Operations, 10
years
Marsha Mariani, Program
Coordinator, Recreation Services, 10 years
Shirley Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design, Planning & Urban
Design, 10 years
Carol Dimpfel, Customer Service Representative, Recreation Services, 5
years
Scott Hill, Recreation Supervisor, Facilities, Recreation Services, 5
years
Parveen Kalia, Engineering Technologist - Transportation, Engineering,
5 years
Sandra Kuwabara, Customer Service Representative, Recreation Services,
5 years
Kevin Dent, Truck Driver, Operations, 3 years
Michael Fletcher, Waterworks Operator II, Operations - Waterworks
Division, 3 years
Kulen Karthy, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Building Standards, 3 years
Denise Lawrusik, Operations & Maintenance Clerk, Operations -
Waterworks Division, 3 years
Don Taylor, Acting Director, Strategic Initiatives,
CAO's Office, 3 years
Jerry Arkema, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
David Asals, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Nick Atwell, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Xavier Bracken, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Wilson Chung, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Kevin Comrie, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Colin Francis, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Robert Garland, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Christopher Haley, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Stuart Hart, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Aaron Hiley, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Jonathan Howard, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3
Rob Klassen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Joe Lanni, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 3
years
Benny Loughlin, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Rocky Mino, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 3
years
Richard Mitchell, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Nick Patel, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Nick Richards, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Steve Servinis, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Katie Sonnichsen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Brad Sterling, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency
Services, 3 years
Don Sutherland, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Kevin Tsang, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Howie Tse, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
2. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT -
UPDATE (5.7)
Presentation
Mr. Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Capital Works Engineer
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Main Street Markham
Environmental Assessment (EA) that provided a current status of the EA process. The presentation also included six
alternatives being considered through the Class EA study and next steps.
There was considerable discussion regarding additional
alternatives that the Committee believes should be considered during the EA
process. Staff advised that the proposed
alternatives are the most reasonable approach as it relates to the entire
corridor. The Committee suggested that
the following be considered:
- A map
depicting the various alternatives for each section of Main Street Markham
(Highway 407 to Highway 7; Highway 7 to Bullock Drive; Bullock Drive to 16th
Avenue and 16th Avenue to Donald Cousens Parkway)
- Clearly outline
the impacts for every alternative at the earlier phase
- Reversible
lanes during peak rush hour times
- Alternatives
that include designated bicycle lanes
- Decreasing
the width of the lanes
- A map
depicting the current zoning of the subject area
There was discussion with respect to the tentative scheduled date of
November 26, 2008 for the first Public Information Centre (PIC) and whether the
meeting could be re-scheduled to a date in early December 2008 so that the
Mayor and Regional Councillors would be available to attend. Staff will report back (via e-mail)
confirming the date of the first PIC.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation by Mr. Lloyd Fernandes, Senior
Capital Works Engineer regarding Main Street Markham Environmental Assessment -
Update be received; and,
That the comments and suggestions received from
the Development Services Committee today be forwarded to the Advisory Group
members and the consultant.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 21, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held October 21,
2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- October 21, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held October 21, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. UNIONVILLE
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARKHAM CENTRE
- October 6, 2008 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee - Markham Centre
meeting held on
October 6, 2008,
be received;
CARRIED
6. 1473092
ONTARIO LIMITED
(METRUS DEVELOPMENTS)
APPLICATIONS FOR A PROPOSED
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (PHASE 3
–19TM-01015)
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
IN THE UPPER CORNELL COMMUNITY
(SU 01-118320 (PHASE
3-19TM-01015) AND ZA 08-123717) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the report dated November 4, 2008 entitled “Preliminary Report, 1473092
Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments), Applications for a proposed Plan of Subdivision
(Phase 3 – 19TM-01015) and implementing zoning by-law amendment in the Upper
Cornell Community” be received; and,
That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to
consider the applications for plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment; and
further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. AMBER
PLAIN INVESTMENT LTD.
(SU 02
110218 (19TM-02003) AND ZA 08 115916)
16TH AND MCCOWAN
HOLDINGS LTD.
(SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011) AND
ZA 08 122207)
MATTAMY (ROBINSON CREEK) LTD.
(SU 03 113679 (19TM-03008) AND
ZA 08 120322)
WISMER MARKHAM DEV. INC.
(SU 02 113757 (19TM-02008) AND
ZA 08 121722)
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPROVALS
AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That a Public Meeting be
held to consider the applications submitted by Amber Plain Investments
Ltd., 16th and McCowan Holdings Ltd., Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd.,
and Wismer Markham Dev. Inc., for draft plan of subdivision
approvals and implementing zoning by-law amendments for the final phases of residential plans of subdivision
within the Wismer Commons community, and,
The Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY REVIEW
AND CONSOLIDATION STUDY
PRESENTATION
AND STUDY PROCESS UPDATE (5.7)
Report
A copy of the Draft Environmental Policy Review & Consolidation was
distributed to the Committee.
Mr. Mark Schollen, Principal, Schollen & Company Inc., delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the status of the Environmental Policy Review
and Consolidation Study (EPRC).
Staff advised that a copy of today’s presentation will be distributed
(via e-mail) to all Members of Council.
The Committee applauded the leadership of both staff and Council in
moving this comprehensive environmental policy forward. The Committee requested that the Public
Information meeting be scheduled on a Development Services Public Meeting date
to ensure all Members of Council are able to attend. The Committee suggested including the
definition of “greenway” into the report.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the staff report entitled Environmental Policy
Review and Consolidation Study Presentation and Study Process Update, dated
November 4, 2008 be received; and,
That the presentation on the Environmental Policy
Review and Consolidation Background Report and Policy Framework be received;
and,
That the Draft Environmental Policy Review and
Consolidation Study Background Report including the mapping be received and
released for public input and review; and,
That a public information meeting be scheduled for December 9, 2008
at the Civic Centre; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. BOX
GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-05018)
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION
AT 6788 14TH
AVENUE, WITHIN THE BOX GROVE COMMUNITY (10.7, 10.5)
Report Maps Attach
A Attach
B
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the report dated November 4, 2008 entitled,
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Applications for
Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05018) and implementing Zoning
By-law Amendment to permit a residential plan of subdivision at 6788 14th
Avenue, within the Box Grove Community” be received; and,
That the record of the Public Meeting held on January
24, 2006 regarding the applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision
and implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be received; and,
That the draft plan of subdivision (19TM-05018) by Box
Grove Hill Developments Inc. to permit 26.5 single-detached lots on the north
side of 14th Avenue, east of 9th Line within the Box
Grove Community be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in
Appendix ‘A’; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 05
023033) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, 194-82, as amended, and 177-96, as
amended, for lands on the north side of 14th Avenue, east of 9th
Line within the Box Grove Community, be approved and the implementing Zoning
By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted; and,
That in addition to the 22.5 units (83.3 population)
of servicing allocation previously granted to this proposed development, 4
units (14.8 populations) of servicing allocation, from the allocation
previously assigned to the Box Grove Trustee, be granted to Draft Plan of
Subdivision
19TM-05018; and,
That the Town reserves the right to revoke or
re-allocate servicing allocation at it’s sole discretion, should development
not proceed in a timely manner; and,
That the Owner provide to the Town the required
payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee
By-law; and,
That the Owner agrees to pay their proportionate share
of the Highway 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering; and,
That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision
19TM-05018 will lapse after a period of three years commencing November 4, 2008
in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period;
and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. LANDOWNER
EDUCATION AND
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
FOR THE PROTECTION OF
SMALL STREAM FEATURES (10.0)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the staff report entitled “Landowner Education
and Stewardship Program for the protection of Small Stream features”, dated
November 4 2008, be received; and,
That staff continue to work co-operatively with the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to implement the Landowner Education
and Stewardship Program; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. AMENDMENT
TO A DESIGNATION BY-LAW
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
GAPPER-DUNCAN HOUSE
6 WISMER PLACE
RON AND JULIE CHRISTIAN (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That as recommended by Heritage
Markham and requested by the property owner, designation By-law 234-98 for the
GapperDuncan House – 6 Wismer Place be amended to include the historic
fireplace mantel in the Reasons for Designation; and,
That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation
By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
That if there are no objections to the amendment in accordance
with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage
Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amended designation by-law before
Council for adoption; and further,
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.
CARRIED
12. POTENTIAL
REGULATION OF
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES
(FILE NO. SD-03-016698) (10.0)
Report
The Committee inquired about a public meeting relating to this
proposal. Staff advised that there will
be a requirement to hold a statutory public meeting prior to the adoption of a
new policy framework. At this point a
formal public meeting is not being recommended although it will be presented to
the development community during informal consultations (such as Developers
Roundtable) and staff will report back to the Committee with draft amendments
and a recommendation to hold a public meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the November 4, 2008 report entitled “Potential Regulation of
Drive-Through Facilities, File No. SD-03-016698”, be received; and,
That
Staff report back to Development Services Committee with recommendations
regarding development standards and urban design guidelines, including
provisions such as:
•
prohibiting drive-throughs in specified zones;
•
prohibiting drive-throughs within a certain
distance of residential uses;
•
prohibiting queuing lanes within certain distances
of a street; and
•
prohibiting queuing lanes between the building and
the street.
That
Staff report back to Development Services Committee with a recommended set
of urban design guidelines, including provisions relating to:
• integrating
operational elements of the site, e.g. pedestrian, cyclist and motor vehicle
movements;
• enhancing
views from public streets and contribute to a high quality public space;
• creating
a safe and comfortable pedestrian and cyclist environment; and
• minimizing
impacts on adjacent or nearby land uses.
That
Staff consult with representatives of the development industry, before
reporting back to Development Services Committee; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to take the
actions set out in this report.
CARRIED
13. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- October 21, 2008 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee in-camera meeting, held October 21, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
14. LEGAL
OPINION REGARDING POTENTIAL
PROHIBITION OF DRIVE-THROUGH
FACILITIES
(File No. SD-03-016698) (8.0)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the November 4, 2008 in-camera report entitled
"Legal Opinion Regarding Potential Prohibition of Drive-Through Facilities"
be received.
CARRIED
15. ROAD DESIGN (10.0)
The Committee requested that staff review the proposed design for the
road extension at Town Centre Blvd South and Clegg Road.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.