Development Services Committee Minutes
October 19, 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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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Geoff Day, Senior Planner, Zoning
& Special Projects
Huyen Hare, Senior Business
Development Officer
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager,
Special Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:04 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor
Alex Chiu assumed the Chair for Economic Development item No. 3.
The Committee recessed between 1:10 and 1:57 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None declared
City of Markham Staff:
Laurie Canning, Manager of Fleet and
Supplies, Operations, Operations, 30 years
Stephen Matunin, Acting Manager,
Parkshops, Operations, 30 years
Lora Mae Wells, Community Manager,
Recreation Services, 30 years
Alan Scott Currie, Field Supervisor &
Trainer, Building Standards, 30 years
William Snowball, Fire Chief, Fire &
Emergency Services, 30 years
James Fitzpatrick, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 30 years
Mark Smith, Working Supervisor,
Waterworks, Environmental Services, 25 years
George Chan, Mechanical Engineer, Building
Standards, 25 years
Philip Eades, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 25 years
Ramini Sivananthan, Cash Control
Supervisor, Financial Services, 20 years
Aisha Ravalia, Tax Adjustments Clerk,
Financial Services, 20 years
Vellupillai Nantheeswarar, Building
Inspector II, Building Standards, 20 years
Peter Loukes, Director of Environmental
Services, Environmental Services, 20 years
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development, Economic Development, 20 years
Michael Smallwood, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
John Toon, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Mark Smith, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Stephan Belisle, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Christopher Nearing, District Chief, Fire
& Emergency Services, 20 years
Tom Kirkpatrick, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
John Kennelly, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Dennis Keenan, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Randy Kitchener, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Douglas McKnight, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Ron Blake, Senior Development Manager,
Planning & Urban Design, 15 years
Abigail Whiting, Tax Mortgages Clerk,
Financial Services, 15 years
Cheryl-Elaine Parker, Accounts Payable
Clerk, Financial Services, 15 years
Donna Saumier, Alarm Room Operator, Fire
& Emergency Services, 15 years
Doriana Cabeceiras, Administrative
Assistant, Art Gallery, Culture, 15 years
Stephen Geyer, GIS Analyst I, Information
Technology Services, 15 years
Wilson Wong, Application Support
Specialist, Information Technology Services, 15 years
Chitra Jayakrishnan, Public Services
Assistant, Legislative Services, 15 years
Anna Antoniadis, Certification &
Compliance Coordinator, Environmental Services, 10 years
Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant,
Financial Services, 10 years
German Abaca, Asset Management Technician,
Asset Management, 10 years
Robert Blackstock, General Maintenance,
Operations, 10 years
Carol Manning, Community Program
Supervisor, Recreation Services, 10 years
Jun Li, Senior Graphic Designer, Corporate
Communications
& Community Engagement, 10
years
Greg Cookson, Application Support
Specialist, ITS, Information Technology Services, 10 years
Kristy Di Bon, Fire Prevention Officer,
Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Francesco Pizzulo, Operations
Labourer/Driver, Operations, 5 years
Chun Tao Zhang, Application Support
Specialist, Information Technology Services, 5 years
2. BILD AWARD FOR UPPER UNIONVILLE
(12.2.6)
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
That the BILD Award be
deferred to a future meeting.
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM 2020: SUCCESS BY DESIGN (10.16)
Presentation
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, introduced the
presentation.
Christina
Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects gave a presentation entitled
"Markham 2020: Success By Design". The presentation explained the
context of Markham: 2020, priority sectors,
sector
performance 2007-2014, and provided a summary analysis. Markham is seeing growth across all priority sectors, and the employment base
is diversifying. The labour force distribution was reviewed, and it was
noted that the majority of priority sector
employees live within a 20 km radius of work. Strength, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats were compared between 2008 and 2015. Markham
is still regarded as Canada’s High Tech Capital.
Public
meetings will be held in October and November to engage stakeholders and
further presentations will be made to the public and to Development Services
Committee in the next few months.
The Committee discussed employment land conversions, strategies for
providing affordable housing and related statistics on income, transportation
infrastructure needed to support businesses, transit issues, attracting
industries back to North America, attracting millennials, flexible zoning to
permit employment uses, and information on travel time versus travel distance.
The Committee acknowledged the attendance of representatives of the TD
Bank, one of the top employers in Markham. Discussions included the factors
that attract employers to Markham.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the presentation provided by Christina Kakaflikas, Manager,
Special Projects entitled "Markham 2020: Success By Design" be
received.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 5, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held October 5, 2015, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT, YANLI ZHANG
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT 344 STEELES AVENUE EAST
FILE NO. ZA 14 117680 (10.5)
Report
A Committee member noted concern for the protection of the mature trees
on the site, and suggested that a townhouse development may be better suited at
this location. Staff will discuss this option with the developer.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Yanli Zhang,
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of two single detached
dwellings at 344 Steeles Avenue East, File No. ZA 14 117680,” dated September
22, 2015, be received; and,
2) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
6. PRELIMINARY REPORT
MARKHAM (7350 HIGHWAY 48)
HOLDINGS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION TO
PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
AT 7350 & 7360 MARKHAM
ROAD
FILE NO: ZA 15 156659 (10.5)
Report
Staff and the Committee discussed the approval process and the
outstanding issues for this proposal. Staff will bring the application forward to
the Public Meeting when issues have been resolved. The Ward Councillor
indicated a community meeting may be held.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1)
That the report dated October 19th,
2015 titled “Preliminary Report, Markham (7350 Highway 48) Holdings Inc.,
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a townhouse development at 7350
Markham Road, File No: ZA 15 156659” , be received; and,
2)
That Staff be authorized to schedule
a statutory Public Meeting to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment application;
and further,
3)
And that Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
27 PRINCESS ST., MARKHAM
VILLAGE (16.11)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition –
Single Detached Dwelling, 27 Princess Street, MarkhamVillage”, dated October
19, 2015 be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the demolition of the non heritage
dwelling at 27 Princess Street located within the Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX
REDUCTION PROGRAM
8965 WOODBINE AVENUE (16.11)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the staff report
titled “Heritage Easement Agreement for Heritage Property Tax Reduction
Program, 8965 Woodbine Avenue”, dated October 19, 2015, be received; and,
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Heritage
Easement Agreement with the property owners of 8965 Woodbine Avenue, 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
9. PRELIMINARY REPORT
1659139 ONTARIO INC. (HBNG
HOLBORN GROUP)
BLOCKS 299, 300 AND 301, PLAN
65M-4026
NORTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD
WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE
BY-PASS
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS, AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL
FILE NO.’S: OP 13 116651 AND
ZA/SU 15 116651 (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report
The Committee and staff discussed the approval process and outstanding
issues on this proposal.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the report dated October 19, 2015 titled, “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, 1659139 Ontario Inc. (HBNG Holborn Group), Blocks 299, 300 and 301,
Plan 65M-4026, North of Elgin Mills
Road, west of Woodbine Avenue By-pass, Applications for Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendments, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval”, be received;
and,
2) That staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval submitted by 1659139 Ontario
Inc. (HBNG Holborn Group); and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Memo Report Corrected
Table 1
On October 5, 2015, Development Services Committee deferred
consideration of the above subject matter to the meeting this date, to allow
staff to review sustainable growth issues.
A memorandum dated October 19, 2015 was received.
Marg Wouters gave a presentation to provide background information and
update the Committee on the sustainability analysis, supplementary to the October 5, 2015
staff report entitled “City of Markham Comments on York Region Draft Growth
Scenarios to 2041”. Staff noted that a corrected Table 1 will be
provided.
The presentation summarized the Region’s draft growth scenarios of 40%
or 50% intensification, or no urban expansion; and the implications for Markham.
Draft comments prepared by City staff are based on the alternative scenario
approved by Markham Council in 2010: 60% intensification directed to centers and
corridors along the rapid transit routes; 20% growth through completing
existing urban areas; and 20% through urban expansion (Future Urban Area). Maps
were displayed to illustrate the urban growth centers and intensification areas
within the built boundary; existing urban areas being completed; and the Future
Urban Area.
The Committee questioned the population figures relating to
previous/current/projected targets.
Markham will need to amend the 2014 Official Plan to incorporate the
2041 forecasts assigned by the Region; however, more information is required
from the Region regarding population and intensification targets, and how this
will relate to the housing mix and land budget. Staff have a concern with
providing substantive input into the Region’s exercise given the relatively
short timelines and Markham’s priority in implementing the 2014 Official Plan.
The Committee discussed the three draft scenarios and intensification,
Development Charges, transit factors that impact development, and housing mix
and building heights to accommodate growth.
Staff are recommending a strategy to “stay the course” with the 2010 growth
strategy and 2014 Official Plan based on 60% intensification. With respect to
the sustainability analysis, staff consider that the strategy endorsed by
Council in 2010 is a balanced, sustainable approach, and that the Greenprint
Plan does not preclude consideration of further limited urban expansion.
The Committee discussed correspondence received from Jim Robb, Friends
of the Rouge Watershed, dated October 19, 2015, and discussed Markham’s due
diligence and “environment first” position.
Evelin Ellison, Ward One (South) Thornhill Residents Inc., made a
deputation on this matter. Ms. Ellison referred to comments from the 2010 growth
management exercise regarding food independence and transit expansion, and
suggested this issue be deferred until the Region provides updated figures, and
for public consultation.
The Committee considered pending information, and the consultation that
will occur through required statutory Public Meetings at the Region and the
City prior to any Official Plan Amendments. Timelines for commenting were
reviewed. Staff noted that it will be incumbent on Markham to amend its
Official Plan to align with the Upper Tier Regional Plan.
In response to a question regarding next steps, staff commented that it
will be necessary for the Markham members on Regional Council to input discussions
at the Region. Any public consultation at the local level would be in early
2016, and be informed by the status of growth options being considered by the
Region.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Whereas
Council's endorsement of staff's comments and preferred growth scenario for
Markham in response to York Region’s draft growth scenarios is premature; and,
Whereas
Markham Council has had no public consultation whatsoever regarding staff’s
preferred growth scenario/urban expansion comments; and,
Whereas
staff's report contains no information about the financial implications to
Markham taxpayers with respect to staff's draft preferred growth scenarios or
any other options; and,
Whereas
the Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plan are currently under a Provincial 10-year
review through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and,
Whereas
the Province established the “Crombie Panel” to consult and make
recommendations to the Province, with this report expected to be released in
November 2015; and,
Whereas
following the “Crombie Panel”, the Province is expected to make amendments to
the Growth Plan;
Now therefore
be it resolved:
1) That the correspondence from Jim Robb,
General Manger, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, dated October 19, 2015,
regarding City of Markham Comments on York Region Draft Growth Scenarios to
2041, be received; and,
2) That the deputation by Evelin Ellison,
Ward One (South) Thornhill Residents Inc., regarding City of Markham Comments
on York Region Draft Growth Scenarios to 2041, be received; and,
3) That
the Memorandum dated October 19, 2015 entitled “Sustainability analysis
supplementary to the October 5, 2015 staff report entitled City of Markham
Comments on York Region Draft Growth Scenarios to 2041” be received; and,
4) That the report entitled “City of Markham Comments on
York
Region Draft Growth Scenarios to 2041” dated October 5, 2015 be
received; and,
5) That the report entitled “City of Markham Comments on York
Region Draft Growth Scenarios to 2041” dated October 5, 2015 be deferred subject to the following:
a) Markham undertake a public consultation
process to inform Markham residents about staff draft preferred growth
scenarios and other options; and,
b) Staff report back to Council outlining
resident input feedback; and,
6) Staff report back on the capital and operating financial implications of all growth scenarios being
considered, and;
7) Staff report back on the results of the “Crombie Panel”
recommendations and Provincial Amendments to the growth Plan that may arise; and further,
8) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution
CARRIED
11. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY
KAI TAK INTERNATIONAL
INVESTMENT INC.
TO PERMIT A 32 UNIT LOW RISE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
INCLUDING
THE RESTORATION OF A HERITAGE DWELLING
AT 9721 KENNEDY ROAD
FILE NO’S: SU/ZA 14 134440 (10.7, 10.5)
Report
Staff responded to questions from the Committee regarding parking, Canada
Post requirements, information to purchasers regarding Development Charges, location
of trees on the public boulevard, the expansion of Tannis Street, and recognition
measures for the heritage house.
Murray Evans of Evans Planning Inc., representing the applicant, responded
to questions regarding the traffic counts.
Moved by: Councillor
Amanda Collucci
Seconded by: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That the Staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT,
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by Kai
Tak International Investment Inc. to permit a 32 unit low rise residential
development including the restoration of
a heritage dwelling at 9721 Kennedy Road, File
No’s: SU/ZA 14 134440”, be received; and,
2) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14015, prepared by Evans
Planning, revision dated August 10, 2015, be endorsed subject to conditions of
draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and,
3) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14015, prepared by Evans
Planning, revision dated August 10, 2015, be finalized prior to being forwarded
to Council for approval; and,
4) That servicing allocation for 32 units be assigned to plan
of subdivision 19TM-14015; and,
5) That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision
19TM-14015 will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of
issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is
not executed within that period; and,
6) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
7) That the Region of York be advised of the servicing
allocation for this development; and,
8) That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and
177-96 for the subject lands, attached to this report as Appendix ‘B’, be
finalized prior to being enacted by Council; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. NEW BUSINESS
DIGRAM DEVELOPMENTS MARKHAM
INC.
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT
AT 6232 16TH AVENUE
FILE NO. ZA/SC 15 244470 (10.5, 10.6)
A Committee member noted the progress on this application subsequent to
the Public Meeting, and requested that once the Zoning By-law is finalized by
staff that it be brought forward directly to Council for approval at the
earliest opportunity.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That staff be directed to finalize the Zoning By-law for Digram Developments
Markham Inc., 6232 16TH Avenue, File No. ZA/SC 15 244470,
and once finalized, bring it forward to the next available Council meeting.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.
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