Development Services Committee Minutes
May 5, 2015, 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
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Biju Karumanchery, Acting Director
of Planning and Urban Design
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Joe Li
assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No. 1. Councillor Don Hamilton
assumed the Chair for item Nos. 14 and 15.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Valerie Burke
disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 12, Designated Heritage
Property Grant Applications – 2015, by nature of being the owner of 26 Colborne
Street, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of this matter.
1. MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
FOR MIDLAND AVENUE EXTENSION
SCHEDULE 'C'
MIDLAND AVENUE EXTENSION
(FROM STEELES AVENUE TO OLD
KENNEDY ROAD) (5.7)
Presentation
Alan Brown introduced this item and the presenters,
Tony Masongsong and Megan Fitzpatrick of Masongsong Associates Engineering
Limited. Nick Poulos, Transportation Consultant, and Andrew Madden, a
representative of the Developers Group were also in attendance.
Mr. Masongsong and Ms. Fitzpatrick gave a presentation
entitled "Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment for Midland Avenue Extension Schedule 'C' Midland
Avenue Extension (from Steeles Avenue to Old Kennedy Road)".
The presentation provided background information including the Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment (Class EA) for the Midland Avenue Extension; statutory and
non-statutory consultation; the study process; summary of the evaluation matrix;
alignment options; the proposed technically preferred alignment and cross
section; preliminary cost estimates; and, next steps.
Authorization is being requested to file the Environmental Study Report
(ESR) to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) for the mandatory
30 day public review period. The anticipated start of construction is the
summer/fall of 2017, pending property acquisition.
Discussions included the socio-economic environment factors; the
impacts on green space, trees, and the wildlife corridor; the rationale for a
wider road with a centre turning lane; and, traffic flow and signalization.
Some Committee members indicated a preference for Option 4, or a different
alternative that would reduce impacts on the green space and the church. It was
suggested that the church should be consulted on the options, and that
buildings/developments by shown on the plans.
Andrew Madden, representing the Developers Group advised that a delay in
this project may cause a significant delay to development in the area. He
outlined the extensive examination of the options and factors in the preferred
alignment, and the involvement of the church.
Deacon Timothy Young of the Logos Baptist Church, spoke briefly on the
potential land exchange for parking, and impacts to the church.
Staff will report back in June with a response to the issues raised,
and options.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That the presentation provided by
Tony Masongsong, Principal, Masongsong Associates
Engineering Limited entitled "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Midland Avenue
Extension Schedule 'C' Midland Avenue Extension (from Steeles Avenue to Old
Kennedy Road)" be received; and,
2)
That staff
report back to Development Services Committee on the issues raised for the
Midland Avenue Extension, by the end of June, 2015.
CARRIED
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 21, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 21, 2015, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 21, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held April 21, 2015, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
(CORNELL CENTRE SECONDARY
PLAN/ROUGE PARK)
- March 31, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee (Cornell
Centre Secondary Plan/Rouge Park) meeting held March 31, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
5. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 25, 2015 (16.0)
Minutes Terms
of Reference
The Committee noted endorsement
of the recommendation.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the minutes of the
Main Street Markham Committee meeting held March 25, 2015, be received for
information purposes; and,
2) That Council endorse the Terms of Reference as revised and
approved at the March 25, 2015 Main Street Markham Committee meeting.
CARRIED
6. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- December 4, 2014
- March 5, 2015 (16.34)
December
4 March
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The cost of the signs will be paid for from the Operations Department’s
existing sign budget.
The
Committee noted endorsement of the recommendation.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the minutes of the Agricultural
Advisory Committee meeting held December 4, 2014 and March 5, 2015, be received
for information purposes; and,
2) That the resolution passed at the December 4,
2014 Agricultural Advisory Committee be supported by Council:
“Whereas the
Agricultural Advisory Committee have identified a potential opportunity to
reduce potential road conflicts with farm vehicles and enhance overall safety
through ‘Share the Road’ signage; and,
Whereas ‘Share the
Road’ criteria have been prepared to identify appropriate locations for
signage; and,
Whereas ‘Share the
Road’ signage funding has been confirmed by the Operations, Business and
Technical Services department within the Community and Fire Services Commission
for the installation of up to 7 signs; and,
Now Therefore Be It
Resolved That the Agricultural Advisory Committee recommends Council support
the installation of 7 ‘Share the Road’ signs along 19th Avenue and Elgin Mills Road at the
following locations:
1. Elgin Mills Road at the
south-east corner of McCowan Road (eastbound)
2. Elgin Mills Road at the
north-west corner of 9th Line (westbound)
3. Elgin Mills Road at the
south-east corner of Reesor Road (eastbound)
4. Elgin Mills Road at the
north-west corner of Reesor Road (westbound)
5. South side of 19th Avenue between Hwy 48 and 9th Line (eastbound)
6. 19th Avenue at the south-east corner of
Reesor Road (eastbound)
7. 19th Avenue at the north-west corner of
Reesor Road (westbound).”
CARRIED
7. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-March 19, 2015 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held March 19, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
8. SIGN VARIANCE FOR STARKS BARBER COMPANY
177 MAIN STREET
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FILE NO. 14 129517 SP (16.11, 2.16)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the staff report titled “Sign Variance for Starks
Barber Company, 177 Main Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District”
dated May 5, 2015, be received; and,
2) That the application for a Sign Variance (14 129517 SP) be
approved for one wall sign with an area of 3.71 square metres on the condition
that the variance apply for the existing Starks Barber Company sign only and
will not apply to any future signage on the property; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
ATTACHED NON-HERITAGE
ACCESSORY BUILDING/GARAGE
9900 MARKHAM ROAD
FILE NO. 15 151951 DP (16.11,
10.13)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That Council receive the report titled “Request for
Demolition – Attached Non-Heritage Accessory Building/Garage, 9900 Markham
Road, File No. 15 151951 DP”; and,
2) That Council endorse the demolition of the attached
accessory building/garage at 9900 Markham Road subject to the owner removing
the structure in a sensitive manner to avoid damage to the heritage building,
and if any damage does occur or exposed openings are created by the removal of
the addition, the owner address those issues to the satisfaction of the Manager,
Heritage Planning; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CALLOWAY REIT (WOODSIDE) INC.
3155 HIGHWAY 7
(WOODSIDE SQUARE SHOPPING
CENTRE)
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A LARGER FORMAT
SUPERMARKET/FOOD STORE
FILE NO. ZA 15 148938 (10.5)
Report
The Committee discussed permitted uses within the plaza and parking
allocation, and questioned how current the ITE Parking Generation Manual is.
Staff will e-mail the requested information.
The Committee also noted that there are already other supermarkets
nearby. Staff advised that the use is permitted in the Official Plan, and it is
not the role of Council to regulate competition. The owners of nearby
supermarkets will be notified.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the staff report dated May 5, 2015 titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Calloway Reit (Woodside) Inc., 3155 Highway 7, (Woodbine Square
Shopping Centre), Application for zoning
by-law amendment to permit a larger format supermarket/food store, File No. ZA
15 148938” be received; and,
2) That a public meeting be held to consider the application;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. PRELIMINARY REPORT
RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE
REMINGTON GROUP)
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISING 523 CONDOMINIUM
UNITS WITH ANCILLARY RETAIL
USES, NORTH OF ENTERPRISE
BOULEVARD, EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
FILE NO. ZA 15 244500 (10.5)
Report
Staff advised that the subject lands are not part of the study being
undertaken for the lands surrounding the GO Station (Mobility Hub).
The Ward Councillor advised of comments from the residents regarding
traffic flow and access to Warden Avenue. It was suggested that this issue can
be pursued independently of this application. The timing for park development
was also discussed. The Committee directed that the wording of proposed condition
# 10 be reworded to “strongly encourage” connection to Markham District Energy,
rather than “require”.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Ruland
Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), Application for Zoning By-law Amendment
to permit a high density residential development comprising 523 condominium
units with ancillary retail uses, north of Enterprise Boulevard, east of Warden
Avenue, File No. ZA 15 244500,” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application
submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. for 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
12. DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY
GRANT APPLICATIONS - 2015
(16.11)
Report
Councillor Valerie Burke
disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 12, Designated Heritage
Property Grant Applications – 2015, by nature of being the owner of 26 Colborne
Street, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the staff report dated May 5, 2015 entitled “Designated
Heritage Property Grant Applications -2015”, be received; and,
2) That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2015 be
approved in the amounts noted for the
following properties, totaling $51,656.25,
provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the
program;
1. 230 Main Street N. Markham Village- $536.75
for the patching of the hole in the cedar roof left by the removal of a
non-heritage chimney:
2. 300 Main Street N. Markham Village-$565.00 to
restore and repaint the siding of the detached historic barn in original or
historic colours;
3. 322 Main Street N. Markham Village-$5,000.00
to replicate deteriorated exterior features such as the shutters, windows,
front door and some historic exterior cladding;
4. 20 George Street Markham Village-$5,000.00
for the restoration and reconditioning of the historic wooden windows and
re-pointing of the stone foundation and brick walls;
5. 30 Peter Street Markham Village-$3,084.50 for
the replication of missing decorative gable decorations and veranda trim based
on an archival photograph;
6. 6 David Gohn Circle Markham Heritage
Estates-$5,000.00 for the replacement of the existing cedar shingle roof with a
new cedar shingle roof;
7. 22 David Gohn Circle Markham Heritage
Estates-$5,000.00 for the replacement of the existing cedar shingle roof with a
new cedar shingle roof;
8. 527 William Forster Road Markham-$2,470.00
for the restoration of the historic front veranda and repair of historic wooden
windows;
9. 137 Main Street Unionville-$5,000.00 for the
replacement of a concrete veranda deck with a historically correct wooden
veranda deck;
10. 154 Main Street Unionville-$5,000.00 for the
re-painting of the exterior in documented historic colours, the restoration of
the wooden gothic window, repair of decorative bargeboards, and replacement of
aluminum storm windows with historically
appropriate wooden storm windows;
11. 27 Victoria Avenue Unionville-$5,000.00 for the
underpinning of the historic masonry foundation;
12. 11 Euclid Street, Unionville-$5,000.00 for the
historic remodeling of the existing enclosed front porch;
13. 26 Colborne Street Thornhill-$5,000.00 for the
exposure and restoration of the underlying historic wooden clapboard exterior;
and,
3) That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage
Property Grant Project Fund, Account 620-101-4299-15018 ($30,000.00 available
for 2015); and,
4) That the amount of grant assistance
recommended for approval, in excess of the $30,000.00 available for 2015
Designated Heritage Property Grant program, be funded through remaining funds from the 2015 Commercial
Façade Improvement/Signage Replacement Grant program Fund, #620-101-4299-15021 ($
20,332.12 remaining) and unused funds from commercial grant commitments from previous years; and
further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE
DISTRICTS 2015 (16.11)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement
Grant Program for Heritage Districts 2015”, dated May 5, 2015, be received;
and,
2) That the identified 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 154 Main St. Unionville receive $5,579.38 of grant
assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program; and,
4) That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a
Façade Easement Agreement with the owner(s) of 154 Main St. Unionville
(required for grant assistance over $5,000.00); and,
5) That Council consider the property at 9899 Markham Road as
an eligible commercial property for the 2015 Commercial Façade Improvement
Grant Program; and,
6) That 9899 Hwy 48 receive $7,288.50 (25% of the value of the
completed work) of grant assistance from
the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program subject to obtaining a heritage
permit for the completed works; and,
7) That the grants be funded from the Heritage Façade
Improvement Program Account 620-101-5699-15021 which has a budget of $33,200.00
and that the remaining funds of $20,332.12
be transferred to the 2015 Designated Heritage Property Grant Project
Fund, Account 620-101-5699-15018 to fund grant requests exceeding the
$30.000.00 allocation for the 2015 Designated Heritage Property Grant program;
and,
8) That the eligibility requirements of
the Commercial Façade Improvement /Signage Replacement Grant program be revised
to consider heritage properties
designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in commercial use,
outside of the City’s Heritage Conservation Districts boundaries, eligible for
grant assistance, provided that all other eligibility requirements of the
program are met; and further,
9) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
14. AUTHORIZATION TO SCHEDULE ITEMS
TO THE JUNE 2, 2015 PUBLIC
MEETING (10.0)
Memo
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, presented a staff memo
dated May 5, 2015, requesting authorization to schedule Public Meetings for
three applications.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the memorandum dated May 5, 2015
entitled “Authorization to schedule items to the June 2, 2015 Public Meeting,”
be received.
2) That staff be authorized to schedule
Public Meetings on June 2, 2015 to consider the following applications:
·
HS Nouvel Developments Inc., 235/265 Hood Road, File No. ZA 13113475
·
JKO Planning Services Inc., 2968 Elgin Mills Road E, File Nos. OP, ZA
14 109571
·
1038715 Ontario Ltd. (Unionville
Montessori School), 4484-4488 16th Avenue and 9286-9322 Kennedy
Road, File Nos. ZA, SC 14 125142
3) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (13.0)
Councillor Valerie Burke advised of recent collaborations with other
municipalities regarding safety concerns, and presented a motion for
consideration. The Committee discussed the jurisdiction of the municipality and
the best way to approach this issue. It was suggested that all municipalities
in York Region be included.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
Whereas this is Emergency Preparedness Week in the City of Markham; and,
Whereas this municipality takes the safety of its residents very
seriously; and,
Whereas the City of Markham maintains a high level of preparedness for
its ability to respond to an emergency; and,
Whereas within the City there are major rail lines that draw
significant amounts of rail traffic travelling through densely populated areas
of the municipality; and,
Whereas there are serious concerns being raised by municipalities
across Canada with the substantial increase in the transportation of dangerous
goods, especially crude oil and in light of the Lac Megantic tragedy in 2013;
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That this Council calls on the Federal Government, the
regulator of rail transportation in Canada, to require that rail cars
transporting dangerous goods be routed outside of densely populated urban
areas, such as the City of Markham; and,
2) That the timetable requiring improved safety features of
those rail cars be significantly reduced; and,
3) That information on the goods being transported through
municipalities in Canada be provided on a more timely and fulsome basis in
order to allow emergency preparedness staff to be able to better respond to an
accident; and further,
4) That this motion be forwarded to Prime Minister Stephen
Harper, Minister of Transportation, Lisa Raitt, FCM, AMO, all York Region MPs, York
Region Chair, and all York Region municipalities.
CARRIED
16. YORK DOWNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (10.0)
Councillor Don Hamilton requested information on the potential
development of the York Downs Golf & Country Club.
Staff explained that the lands are within the Urban Boundary of the
Markham Official Plan, and advised of the designation and zoning context. Any land
use applications will be required to follow the normal process and public
consultation required by the Planning Act.
17. ROUGE NATIONAL URBAN PARK (6.3)
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath advised that the Markham Sub-Committee will be
meeting with property owners and agencies in the near future, to continue
discussions regarding gateway opportunities for Rouge National Urban Park.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM.
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