MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-05-20
Meeting No. 15
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
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
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 Chambers with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional Councillor
T. Wong assumed the Chair for Economic Development item, No.24. Regional Councillor G. Landon
assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 25 to 31, and 33.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
- Keith Hoover,
First Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 35 years
- Robert
Walter, District Manager,
East, Operations, 25 years
- Olivia Bella,
Event Management & Outdoor
Sports Coordinator, Corporate Communications & Community
Relations, 20 years
- Kenneth
Meikle, Engineering
Technologist/Inspector, Engineering, 20 years
- Sandra
Punwasee, Senior Compliance
Clerk, Building Standards, 20 years
- Stephen
Squires, Sign Technician, Operations,
15 years
- Naval Grotra,
Building Inspector II, Building
Standards, 10 years
- George McLellan, Facility Operator I, Markham
Village Community Centre,
- Recreation
Services, 10 years
- Alan
Nicholson, Waterworks Operator
II, Operations - Waterworks Division, 10 years
- Marco
Antonellis, Building Inspector
I, Building Standards, 5 years
- Murray Boyce, Senior
Project Coordinator, Policy & Special Projects,
- Planning
& Urban Design, 5 years
- Catherine
Conrad, Town Solicitor, Legal
Services, 5 years
- John Ryerson,
Acting Director, Culture
Services, 5 years
- Melissa
VanBerkum, Assistant Town
Solicitor, Legal Services, 5 years
- German Abaca,
Asset Management Technician, Asset
Management, 3 years
- Glenn Dick, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
- Anna
Distefano, Training
Coordinator, Operations - Waterworks Division, 3 years
- Tyler Edling,
Sign Maintenance, Operations,
3 years
- Kishor
Soneji, Senior Accountant, Financial
Services, 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 6, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held May 6, 2008,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- May 6, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held May 6, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 9, 2008 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on April 9,
2008, be
received.
CARRIED
5. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 16, 2008 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on April
16, 2008,
be received.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM
SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
- BOX GROVE COMMUNITY FUND
DISTRIBUTION
APRIL 29, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Subcommittee - Box
Grove Community Fund Distribution meeting held April 29, 2008, be received.
And that the following resolution of Markham Subcommittee - Box Grove
Community Fund Distribution meeting held on April 29, 2008 be adopted:
THE MARKHAM
SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
"That
approximately $44,000 from the Box Grove Community Fund (Capital Budget account
80 6900 6805 005 in the amount of 401,858), be applied towards reimbursing the
property owners on 9th Line, north of 14th Avenue, for
their out of pocket expenditure for water connection; and,
That the
balance of the Funds be applied towards providing sanitary sewer system in the
Box Grove Hamlet with the balance of the overall cost being paid through a
local improvement charge on their taxes with an amortization period of 20 years
subject to the community supporting the full servicing project with a minimum
of 2/3 majority of all benefiting properties; and further,
That the
sanitary servicing proposal be presented to the residents of Box Grove Hamlet."
CARRIED
7. ESTEE
LAUDER COSMETICS
80 ALDEN ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
PARKING LOT
WITHIN THE HYDRO CORRIDOR
(OP 08 112499 & ZA 08
112500) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated May 20, 2008, entitled
“Preliminary Report, Estee Lauder Cosmetics, 80 Alden Road, Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a parking lot within the Hydro
Corridor, (OP 08 112499 & ZA 08 112500)”, be received; and,
That staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting
to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications; and
further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT THE HOSPITAL
EXPANSION
(ZA 08 111302) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated May 20, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Markham Stouffville
Hospital. Zoning By-law Amendment
Application to permit the hospital expansion” be received; and,
That Staff be authorized
to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendments to
permit the expansion of Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), and proposed zoning
amendments to accommodate the East Markham Community Centre and Library (EMCCL)
and a Fire Station; and further,
That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. GREAT
WEST DEVELOPMENTS
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON CONDOMINIUM
ROADS AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MARKHAM
ROAD AND ELSON STREET
(ZA 08 110695) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated May
20, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Great West Development, Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a medium density residential development on
condominium roads at the southeast corner of Markham Road and Elson Street” be
received; and,
That Staff be authorized
to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment
application.
CARRIED
10. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
ROGER HAWKINS HOUSE
7149 16TH AVENUE
MATTAMY HOMES (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That as recommended by Heritage Markham and required
by the conditions of draft approval for the plan of subdivision in this area,
the Roger Hawkins House – 7149 16th Avenue be approved for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of
cultural heritage value or interest; and,
That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as
per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
That if there are no objections to the designation in
accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be
authorized to place a 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
11. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
SYLVESTER TOMLINSON HOUSE
7943 NINTH LINE
ALEX STARZINSKY & ELSIE
DIDOMENICI (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Sylvester
Tomlinson House 7943 9th, Line be approved for designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest; and,
That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as
per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
That if there are no objections to the designation in
accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be
authorized to place a 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. LASSETER
DEVELOPMENT INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM
APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A 277 UNIT TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND MCCOWAN ROAD WITHIN THE
BERCZY VILLAGE SECONDARY PLAN
AREA
(ZA 08 107108 & CU 08
107106) (10.5, 10.20)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That a public meeting be held to consider the
applications submitted by Lasseter Development Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment
and Draft Plan of Condominium Approval to permit a 277 unit townhouse
development at the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road
within the Berczy Village Secondary Plan Area, ZA 08 107108 & CU 08 107106;
and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE
OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS
65M-3586,
65M-3587, 65M-3624, 65M-3667,
65M-3765 AND 65M-3806 (10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance
of Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3586, 65M-3587,
65M-3624, 65M-3667, 65M-3765 and 65M-3806”, dated May 20, 2008, be received;
and,
That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered
Plan Numbers 65M-3586, 65M-3587, 65M-3624, 65M-3667, 65M-3765 and 65M-3806, be
Accepted for Maintenance; and,
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,
That the Community Services Commission accepts the
responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the
subdivisions as part of the Town’s system; and,
That acceptance of the subdivision be taken into
consideration in future operating budgets; and,
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,
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,
That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the
Prohibited Parking By-law # 2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the
streets indicated, be approved; and,
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,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
CARRIED
14. HAMLET
OF VICTORIA SQUARE
LAND USE REVIEW (10.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report entitled “Hamlet of Victoria Square Land Use Review”, dated May 20 2008, be received; and,
That Council authorize the initiation of public information meetings to
be held in Victoria Square to review the state of the Hamlet in order to
ascertain necessary planning policy and regulation changes, if any, to protect
and preserve the integrity of Victoria Square; and further,
That staff report back to Council regarding the results of the meetings,
and any recommended changes to Official Plan policies and the Zoning By-law in
effect within the Hamlet, if deemed necessary.
CARRIED
15. APPLICATIONS
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL AND REZONING BY:
MAJORWOOD DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
EAST
(FILE NO. SU 02 118584; ZA 08
112735);
HERITAGE AT CATHEDRAL –
MONARCH CORPORATION
PART LOT 22, CONCESSION 3
(FILE NO. SU 05 011381; ZA 08
112151);
1696913 ONTARIO INC.
2901 ELGIN MILLS RD E.,
(FORMERLY TUCCIARONE FAMILY)
(FILE NO. SU 01 110126; ZA 08 112322);
HERITAGE AT VICTORIA SQUARE -
MONARCH CORPORATION
PART LOTS 26 AND 27,
CONCESSION 3
(NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF ELGIN
MILLS RD. E.
AND WOODBINE AVENUE),
(FILE NO. SU 05 010966; ZA 08
112753);
TO PERMIT THE SECOND PHASES OF
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE WEST
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications for
Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning by:
·
Majorwood Developments
Inc., 2938 Major Mackenzie
Drive East (file no. SU 02 118584;
ZA 08 112735);
·
Heritage at Cathedral –
Monarch Corporation, Part Lot 22 Concession 3 (file no. SU 05 011381; ZA 08
112151);
·
1696913 Ontario Inc., 2901
Elgin Mills Rd E., (Formerly Tucciarone
Family) (file no. SU 01 110126; ZA 08 112322);
·
Heritage at Victoria
Square - Monarch Corporation,
Part Lots 26 and 27, Concession 3 (northwest quadrant of Elgin
Mills Rd. E. and Woodbine
Avenue), (file no. SU 05
010966; ZA 08 112753);
To
permit the second phases of residential development in the West Cathedral
Community.
CARRIED
16. AWARD
OF TENDER 033-R-08
LANGSTAFF AREA MASTER PLAN (7.12)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “Award of Tender 033-R-08 Langstaff Area
Master Plan” be received; and,
That the contract for the Tender 033-R-08 Langstaff Area Land Use
Master Plan be awarded to the highest ranked and highest priced bidder,
Calthorpe Associates, in the amount of $821,460.00, exclusive of GST; and,
That a contingency amount of $82,000.00 exclusive of GST be established
to cover any additional cost, and that the Director of Planning and Urban
Design be authorized to approve expenditures of this contingency up to the
specified limit; and,
That Town staff be authorized to hire sub-consultants (such as Genivar
(formerly MacViro), IBI and Butler Group) on a preferred supplier basis, in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the Purchasing By-law; and,
That Town staff be authorized to enter into a development charge credit/financing
agreement with the land owners to cover all the costs associated with the
creation of the Langstaff Area Master Plan, including fees for Calthorpe
Associates, sub-consultants and dedicated Town staff; and,
That confirmation of the RFP award not be sent to Calthorpe until a
letter of credit securing the full cost of the Langstaff Area Master Plan,
including fees for Calthorpe Associates, sub-consultants and dedicated Town
Staff has been received by the Town from the land owners; and,
That funding for this project come from the 2008 Planning Capital
Budget for Langstaff area Master and Secondary Plan process account #
80-5350-8505-005, to be funded through Developer financing; and,
That Development Services Committee receive for information purposes,
the proposed Master Plan Study and Secondary Plan amendment timelines, which
includes an outline of the public consultation program (Table 3); and further;
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. WITHIN
RANGE GOLF CENTRES INC.
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
TO PERMIT AN OUTDOOR DRIVING
RANGE
WITH CHIPPING & PUTTING
AREAS, CLUBHOUSE
AND MINIATURE GOLF COURSE
8111 LESLIE STREET
(SC 07 113233) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Staff advised that a statutory Public Meeting is not
required, however, a Community Information meeting was held where area
residents raised some concerns. Staff
has worked together with the applicant to address these concerns. This application also requires approval by
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
The Committee suggested planting some trees along the
roadway that leads into the school (St. Roberts Catholic High School).
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report dated May
20, 2008, entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Application for
Site Plan Approval to permit an outdoor driving range with
chipping & putting areas, clubhouse and miniature golf course”, be received;
and,
That the Site Plan Control application (SC-07-113233) submitted by Within Range Golf Centres
Inc., to permit an
outdoor driving range with chipping & putting areas, clubhouse and miniature
golf course at 8111
Leslie Street, be
endorsed in principle subject to the conditions included in Appendix ‘A’; and,
That site plan approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and
Urban Design or
her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan; and further,
That this Recommendation Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing (MMAH).
CARRIED
18. ANAGNI
HOMES LTD.
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
TO PERMIT TWO MIXED USE
BUILDINGS
CONSISTING OF 260 APARTMENT
UNITS
AND COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE AT
GRADE,
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER
OF HIGHWAY NO. 48 AND EDWARD
JEFFREYS AVENUE,
PHASE 1 – GOVERNOR’S SQUARE
(SC 06 129809) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Ms. Vania Ottoborgo, History Hill Group, presented the
site plan submitted for the proposed mixed use development at the northwest
corner of Highway 48 and Edward Jeffreys
Avenue. She
advised that the heritage house, Albert Wideman House, is proposed to be
re-located to the southwest corner of the property and incorporated into the
development.
Mr. Sean Lawrence, Kohn Architect, presented the
proposed elevations for the two residential buildings. He advised that the woodlot at the northerly
portion of the property will be retained.
The Committee suggested incorporating some form of
light pollution prevention into their development plans and following the bird
friendly guidelines.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report dated May 20, 2008 entitled, “Anagni Homes
Ltd., Application for Site Plan Approval to permit two mixed use buildings
consisting of 260 apartment units and commercial/retail space at grade, located
at the northwest corner of Highway No. 48 and Edward Jeffreys Avenue, Phase 1 –
Governor’s Square” be received; and,
That the Site Plan
Application (File No. SC 06 129809)
submitted by Anagni Homes Ltd to permit two mixed use buildings consisting of
260 apartment units and commercial/retail space at grade, located at the
northwest corner of Highway No. 48 and Edward Jeffreys Avenue, Phase 1 –
Governor’s Square, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached
as Appendix ‘A’; and,
That servicing allocation for 210 apartment units (476.7 populations)
be granted to Anagni
Homes Ltd., with the balance of Phase I servicing allocation to be achieved
through the York Region “Sustainable Development Through LEED” program; and,
That the Town reserves the right to revoke or
reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely
manner; and,
That
the applicant agrees to pay their proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow
control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and,
That
prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design endorsing the site plan, the
applicant shall submit to the Town Final Confirmation of Servicing Allocation
Credits from the Region of York under their “Sustainable Development Through
LEED” policy; and further,
That site plan approval
be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to
be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
19. PRECINCT
PLAN UPDATE FOR THE
STRINGBRIDGE/TIMES LANDS AT
THE
SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND SOUTH TOWN CENTRE
BOULEVARD
TO INCORPORATE A PUBLIC PARK,
AND
HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW FOR A
PORTION OF THE TIMES LANDS
(ZA 08 114104) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Draft
By-law Schedule
Staff advised that
there are two parts to this recommendation:
removal of the holding provision and revisions to the Precinct Plan (to
incorporate a public park). Staff suggested
that Committee proceed with the Hold Removal to permit use for the underground
parking. The adjacent landowner,
Stringbridge Investments, is requesting further discussion of the Precinct
Plan.
There was
discussion surrounding the importance of incorporating a public park into the
Precinct Plan for this development.
Mr. Paul Nodwell, OALA, Landscape Architect, representing
Times, presented the Committee with a drawing that outlined the private main
driveway that runs across the Stringbridge lands, advising they are proposing
that it look, feel and function as a municipal road and will include sidewalks
on both sides. Mr. Nodwell advised that
there are two minor technical issues that they are working out with
Stringbridge.
Staff agreed to meet with the applicants and
Stringbridge to discuss the Precinct Plan issues and report back at the Council
meeting to be held on May
27, 2008.
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the
correspondence from Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., be received; and,
That the staff report entitled
“Recommendation Report, Precinct Plan Update for the Stringbridge/Times lands
at the south-west Corner of Highway 7 and South Town Centre Boulevard, and Hold removal for a portion of
the Times lands, File No. ZA 08 114104” be received; and,
That the revised Precinct Plan
for the Stringbridge Investments Limited and Times Group Corporation lands be
approved; and,
That the attached zoning
by-law amendment to remove the Hold (H7) provision from the portion of the
Times Group Corporation lands which is zoned “Markham Centre Open Space Two,”
be enacted upon receipt of a written confirmation from the Times Group Inc.,
satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services, of their commitment
to contribute appropriate funds, over and above normal parkland and development
charge requirements, to the special park feature; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2008 to replace the above
resolution with the following:
That the memorandum dated
May 27, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Service regarding the
Precinct Plan Update for the Stringbridge/Times lands at the south-west Corner
of Highway 7 and South Town Centre Boulevard and the removal of the Hold
removal for a portion of the Times lands,
be received; and,
That the revised Precinct
Plan for the Stringbridge Investments Limited and Times Group Corporation lands
be endorsed, in principle; and,
That final approval of the
revised Precinct Plan be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services;
and,
That the zoning by-law
amendment to remove the Hold (H7) provision from the portion of the Times Group
Corporation lands which is zoned “Markham Centre Open Space Two,” be
enacted; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2008-111)
CARRIED
20. STREET,
PARK AND STORM POND
NAMING AND ADDRESSING PROTOCOL
(10.14, 10.0)
Report Attachment
The Committee discussed how to improve the image of a
storm pond when naming it. The Committee
also discussed including a brief summary explaining why a name is chosen for
the pond, park, etc., for historical purposes.
Staff advised that a report will be coming to the
Development Services Committee with proposed names storm ponds, parks, etc., yet
to be named.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report titled “Street, Park and Storm Pond
Naming and Addressing Protocol” dated May 20, 2008, be received; and,
That Council authorize the use of the protocol
outlined in the staff report for the future naming and addressing of streets,
parks and storm ponds in conjunction with the processing of draft plans of
subdivision and site plan applications; and,
That the protocol for Street, Park and Storm Pond
Names and Addressing attached as Appendix “A” to this report be incorporated
into the Town’s
Development Application Procedures (D.A.P.) Manual; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
21. TREE
PRESERVATION BY-LAW (5.7)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
Ms. Marion Matthias, Thornhill resident, addressed the
Committee regarding the proposed Tree Preservation By-law and expressed her
support. She is concerned with the
proposed September 1,
2008 effective date and worried that residents over the summer
months could potentially take down trees prior to the By-law’s enforcement.
The Committee requested the word “private” be removed
from the report and by-law and expressed concern with the proposed September 1, 2008 effective date and
whether interim measures were possible.
Staff advised that they will have to discuss with other departments
(such as Operations and By-law Enforcement) if the effective date could be
sooner and report back.
The Committee discussed the recommendation for
prosecutorial staff to seek maximum fines and suggested it be deleted. The Committee suggested Staff report back on
the following: that the process be confirmed;
trees exempted from the By-law (ie Hazardous Trees and dead, diseased or dying
trees) do not require an application or fee; an alternative body for hearing
permit refusal appeals (Task Force has proposed the Licensing Committee).
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report to Development Service Committee dated May 20, 2008
entitled “Tree Preservation By-law” be received; and,
That,
pursuant to s. 135 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S. O.
2001, c. 25, Council exercise its powers to pass a by-law to
prohibit or regulate the injury or destruction of trees, to require that a
permit be obtained prior to the injury or destruction of trees, and to impose
conditions to a permit, for the purpose of protecting trees on private property
within the Town of Markham; and,
That
Community Services staff proceed with hiring the “Tree Preservation By-law
Technical Coordinator” to develop an appropriate “Tree Preservation Education
Program” and appropriate administrative procedures, practices and policies
required to administer the “Tree Preservation By-law”; and,
That
the “Tree Preservation By-law 2008-XXX” attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report
to Development Service Committee dated May 20, 2008 entitled “Tree Preservation
By-law” be enacted and come into force and effect on September 1, 2008; and,
That the amendment to the “Fee
By-law 2008-XXX”, attached to this report as Attachment “B”, be enacted and
come into force and effect on September 1, 2008; and further,
That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2008 to read as follows:
That the “Tree Preservation By-law”
attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report to Development Service Committee dated
May 20, 2008 entitled “Tree Preservation By-law” be enacted and come into force
and effect on June 24, 2008; and,
That the amendment to the “Fee By-law”, attached to this report as
Attachment “B”, be enacted and come into force and effect on June 24, 2008; and further,
CARRIED
AS AMENDED
22. ROUGE
PARK PROJECTS INFORMATION
AND SCREENING PACKAGE (10.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Deputy Mayor J.
Heath
Seconded by Councillor A.
Chiu
That the Development
Services Commission Report entitled Rouge Park Projects Information and
Screening Package dated, May 20, 2008 be received; and,
That the Rouge Park
Projects Information and Screening Package attached as Appendix ‘A’ be endorsed
for use when future Rouge Park projects within the Town of Markham are
proposed; and,
That the Site Alteration
By-law 2006-97 be amended to grant the Director of Engineering
discretionary powers, as noted in this report, to vary the information
requirements and waive the fees required for issuance of a site alteration
permit for Rouge Park projects within the eastern Markham Rouge Park; and,
That the Tariff of Fees
for the Processing of Planning
Applications By-law 211-83 be amended to waive the fees required for a site
alteration permit for Rouge Park reforestation and site restoration projects;
and,
That the amendment to
Site Alteration By-Law 2006–97 as attached in Appendix ‘B’ be enacted; and,
That the amendment to
Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning
Applications By-law 211-83 as attached in Appendix ‘C’ be enacted; and,
That notice of the
amendment to Site Alteration By-law 2006-97 be posted on the Town of Markham
website; and further,
That Staff be authorized
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
23. PUBLIC
INPUT ON PROPOSED
NEW STRATEGY FOR SECOND SUITES
(10.0)
Report
Appendix
A Appendix
B Appendix
C Appendix
D Draft
By-law
The Committee discussed the need for further public
awareness prior to passing the proposed By-law.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the Report dated May 20, 2008 entitled “Public
Input on Proposed New Strategy for Second Suites” be received; and,
That the report be made available to the public on the
Town website and to those in attendance at the May 20, 2008 Statutory Public Meeting of
Development Services Committee.
CARRIED
24. MARKHAM'S
ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2009-2018 (10.16)
Presentation
Revised
Presentation Consultant's
Report Revised
Consultant's Report
Mr. Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Development
presented the Committee with the “New Markham” DVD and delivered a PowerPoint
presentation summarizing the comprehensive report entitled “Markham's Economic
Strategy 2009-2018, An Economic Development Blueprint for the Second Decade of
the 21st Century” written by the consultant, millierdicinsonblais
Inc.
The Committee commended the Economic Development team
for an excellent report and thorough presentation. The Committee discussed the need for
financial resources to move forward and suggested separating the issue for the
proposed renaming of the Town of Markham
to the City of Markham. The Committee also suggested that the report
be circulated to various agencies and have a more user friendly version available
for residents.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the presentation and
consultant’s report regarding Markham's Economic Strategy 2009-2018,
An Economic Development Blueprint for the Second Decade of the 21st
Century be received; and,
That the consultant’s report be forwarded to the
City of Toronto, Toronto Region Research Alliance (TRRA), Toronto City Summit
Alliance, Minister of Economic Development for both the Province of Ontario and
the Government of Canada and Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA) and any
other business and/or agency suggested by the Director of Economic Development;
and further,
That a Public Consultation be scheduled for October 1, 2008 to raise awareness and invite comment and/or input.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the issue regarding the proposed renaming of
the Town of Markham to become the City of Markham be
separated from the report and the proposed October 1, 2008 Public Consultation meeting.
Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2008 to read as follows:
That a Public Consultation be scheduled for the Fall, 2008 to raise awareness and invite comment and/or
input; and further,
That the issue regarding the proposed renaming of the
Town of Markham to
become the City of Markham be
separated from the report and the proposed Fall, 2008
Public Consultation meeting.
CARRIED
25. PEDESTRIAN
COUNTDOWN
SIGNAL UPDATE (5.12)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C Attachment
D
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report entitled “Pedestrian
Countdown Signal Update,” be received; and,
That the recommended criteria for the installation of
Pedestrian Countdown Signals in Markham be endorsed; and,
That Staff be authorized to retain a qualified
contractor for installation of the Pedestrian Countdown Signals at the five
intersections listed in this report in accordance to the Town’s purchasing
by-law; and,
That the Pedestrian Countdown Signals be funded
through the 2008 Engineering Capital Budget for “Intersection Improvements”
(account # 083-5350-8175-005); and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
26. RODICK
ROAD - ALTERNATIVE MEASURES
TO TRAFFIC CALMING (5.12)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment C
Moved by Councillor
D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That the report entitled “Rodick Road - Alternative
Measures to Traffic Calming” be received; and,
That Council endorse in principle the use of a roundabout
at the intersection of Rodick Road and Macrill Road; and,
That the Engineering
Department, in consultation with the local councillor, be authorized to hold a
community meeting to seek resident endorsement for a roundabout at the
intersection of Rodick Road and Macrill Road; and,
That the Engineering
Department be authorized to proceed to a detailed design and tendering of a
roundabout in 2009, pending support from the community; and,
That the design and construction for the roundabout be
funded through the 2008 Engineering budget account #7660; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
27. BIRCHMOUNT ROAD EXTENSION - 14TH
AVENUE
TO ENTERPRISE DRIVE - PROJECT UPDATE (5.10)
Report Attachment
A
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, advised that
they have successfully negotiated with CN Rail to allow the Town of Markham
to administer the construction of the grade separation.
The Committee enquired a Provincial grant for road and
bridge projects. Staff advised that they
are clarifying the details of the Provincial grant and a report will be coming
forward to the Development Services Committee with a list of potential candidate
projects that would otherwise be property tax funded.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the report dated May 20, 2008, entitled “Birchmount Road Extension 14th Avenue to
Enterprise Drive – Project Update” be received; and,
That the tendering process for the relocation of existing utilities,
include design review and construction coordination services, be waived in
accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341 Part II, Section 7 (2); and,
That staff be
authorized to issue Purchase Orders to the various utility companies for the
relocation of their existing facilities up to a total value of $1,500,000 exclusive
of GST to be funded from Capital account # 83-5350-8047-005; and,
That staff be
authorized to retain Totten Sims Hubicki to provide design review and
construction coordination services for the relocation of the existing utilities
in an amount not to exceed $36,200 exclusive of GST to be funded from Capital account
# 83-5350-8047-005; and,
That staff be authorized to
increase the value of the contract with Totten Sims Hubicki in accordance with Purchasing By-Law
2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) (c) which states “when the extension of an
existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial” to include additional detailed
designs, field surveys and geotechnical investigations required by CN Rail in
an amount not to exceed $65,000 exclusive of GST to be funded from Capital account
#83-5350-7629-005; and,
That staff
be authorized to increase the value of Purchase Order P6-00159 to CN Rail for
the cost of CN Rail’s peer review of the
bridge design and consulting engineering costs for the design of the track
diversion in an amount not to exceed
$25,000 excluding GST.to be
funded from Capital account #83-5350-7629-005; and,
That staff be
authorized to pre-qualify contractors for the construction of the second phase
of the Birchmount Road extension project including the construction of the CN
Rail underpass structure; and,
That upon payment of all the invoices, any remaining funds be returned
to the original funding source; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary, including the execution of documents, to give effect
to the above.
CARRIED
28. TEMPORARY
DRIVEWAY AT
UNIONVILLE GO STATION (5.10)
Report Attachment
A
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the report entitled “Temporary Driveway at
Unionville GO Station”, dated May 20, 2008 be received; and,
That a temporary driveway through Town of Markham
lands to provide additional access to Unionville GO Station be endorsed subject
to the conditions listed in the report; and,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into
an agreement with GO Transit related to the temporary driveway to the
satisfaction of the CAO and the Town Solicitor; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
29. GLENBOURNE
PARK
PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C Attachment
D
Moved by Councillor
D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report entitled “Glenbourne
Park Drive Temporary Parking Prohibition and Speed Limit Amendment”
dated May 20, 2008, be received; and,
That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit
parking on both sides of Glenbourne Park Drive, between Major Mackenzie Drive
and Scandia Court, as outlined in this report; and,
That Schedule
‘F’ of Speed By-law 105-71, defining a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour,
be amended as outlined in this report; and,
That Schedule
‘A’ of Speed By-law 105-71, defining a maximum speed of 40 kilometres per hour,
be amended as outlined in this report; and,
That on-going
maintenance costs for these signs be included in future Operations Department
budgets; and,
That the Parking Control Department be directed to
enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
30. REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
YONGE SUBWAY EXTENSION STATUS
REPORT (13.4)
Correspondence
Ms. Marion Mathias, Thornhill
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to a possible subway station stop
located at Yonge Street and Centre Street (in Thornhill) suggesting it be
removed from the list.
Committee indicated that the
Subway EA would be discussed at the May 27, 2008 Development Services Committee
meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the Yonge Subway Extension Status Report from the Regional Municipality
of York be received.
CARRIED
31. REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK PLAN
PRINCIPLES,
METROLINX BUSINESS CASE, AND
ALTERNATIVE
FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT
ANALYSIS UPDATE (13.4)
Correspondence
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor J. Heath
That the Rapid Transit Network Plan Principles,
Metrolinx Business Case, and Alternative Finance and Procurement Analysis
Update from the Regional Municipality of York be received.
CARRIED
32. UNIONVILLE
SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
WEST CATHEDRAL
FIRE HALL
MAY 13, 2008 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee - West
Cathedral Fire Hall meeting held May 13, 2008, be received.
And that the following resolution of Unionville Subcommittee - West
Cathedral Fire Hall meeting held on May 13, 2008 be adopted:
THE UNIONVILLE
SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
"That Staff and
Thomas Brown Architect continue to refine (minimum of Silver LEED
certification) the Version 1 (slope roof elevation); and,
That a 3 dimensional drawing be produced and reported back to the
Unionville Subcommittee prior to the recommendation report going to the General
Committee meeting in June 2008."
CARRIED
33. METROLINX
NOTICE - REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLAN (5.7)
Letter
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor J. Heath
That the correspondence dated May 12, 2008 from Metrolinx advising the
White Papers are being released as interim reports in order to provide for
ongoing consultation with stakeholders and the public be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:55 PM.