MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-09-11 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 23
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets:
Councillor E. Shapero
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
R. Borooah, Town Architect
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
C. Raynor, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Canada Room with Deputy
Mayor J. Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 26, 2007, Part A and Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and Part B, held
June 26, 2007,
be confirmed;
And that clause 2
of the recommendation for Minute Item 5 be amended to specify that the All Way
Stop Control be installed at Cynthia Jean Street and William Berczy Boulevard
only;
And that a by-law
be enacted to repeal Town of Markham By-law 2007-180 which amended Schedule 12
of Traffic By-law 106-71 to include an All Way Stop Control at Cynthia Jean
Street and William Berczy Boulevard and Weatherill Road and William Berczy
Boulevard;
And that a by-law
be enacted to amend Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71 to include an all way
stop control at Cynthia
Jean Street and William Berczy Boulevard.
CARRIED
2. INTENSIFICATION/DESIGN
STUDY (10.0)
Presentation
Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design and Mr. R.
Borooah, Town Architect, presented details of the intensification/design study.
Committee was shown the context for growth in the Greater Toronto Area as well
as areas of the Town that have potential for increased density.
Features such as shade impact, visual impact and human scale were
discussed. There was an overview of alternative design principles such as slab
buildings vs. point towers and their potential impacts. Other design principles
include enhanced building definition at street level or terracing that
mitigates the appearance of a sheer wall. It was noted that density gradation
and height transition are important elements for mitigating visual impact.
Staff showed a variety of examples from Markham
and surrounding municipalities to illustrate different design concepts and
their floor space indices.
There was discussion surrounding how Council can tackle development
applications in order to ensure consideration is given to design issues and
area context. Staff advised that a report is forthcoming that will outline
potential measures by which Council can influence design elements.
Next steps include an analysis of potential intensification
opportunities and constraints within the built up area and to report back to
Development Services Committee on potential scenarios. Draft intensification
policies for the Directed Growth Strategy and Official Plan Review are expected
in 2008.
Committee members agreed that a tour to view various developments in Scarborough,
Mississauga, North York
and others will be valuable. It was stated that a few examples of bad practices
will also be useful.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation from Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and
Urban Design, and Mr. R. Borooah, Town Architect, regarding the Intensification/Density
Study be received.
CARRIED
3. MUNICIPAL
PUBLIC ART PLAN (10.0)
Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning, presented an
overview of a Public Art Policy framework for making decisions about the
placing of art on municipal lands. The work of the Markham Public Art Advisory
Committee was noted as were the Environmental Art Events in 2005 and 2006. A
forthcoming staff report will propose a further event for February 2008.
Various public art opportunities were identified such as on paths,
trails, gateways, landmarks and natural systems. Potential funding options
include capital budget and pooled funds. It was suggested that the Official
Plan may need to be amended to include public art policies.
A draft Municipal Public Art Plan is expected in the fall of 2007,
following which a public information session will be held. Committee noted that
in Cary, NC
there is a permanent space dedicated to public art displays and it has become a
destination point for enthusiasts.
There was brief discussion regarding an art piece proposed at the
Liberty development on Highway 7 and it was noted that it will encroach on a
Region of York right of way. Staff agreed to provide an update on this matter,
as well as a proposed linear park, at a future meeting of Development Services
Committee.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation from Ms. L. Irvine, Manager,
Parks and Open Space Planning, regarding the Municipal Public Art Plan be
received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 11:05 a.m.