JUNE
15, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 18
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
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
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
B. Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
B. Wiles, Manager By-Law Enforcement
and Licensing
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:02 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster
in the Chair. Regional Councillor G.
Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, No. 26.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Carolina Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item
#7, as the subject building is owned by Fieldgate Homes and her son works for
Fieldgate Homes, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or
vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect
to Item #27, as he represents a landowner on East Pearce Street, Richmond Hill,
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Bill Snowball, Fire Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years
Anne Lau, Accounts Payable Matching Clerk, Financial Services, 20 years
Peter Loukes, Director, Operations, Operations, 15 years
Leo Galang, Facility Operator II, Markham Centennial Centre, Recreation
Services, 10 years
Shane Harrison, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Terrance Hayduk, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Wayne Hoover, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Chad Kearns, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Matthew Keay, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Daniel Makort, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Robert McVicar, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Robert Pittelli, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Alex Pompilio, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Colin Quinn, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Karl Sitta, Architectural Plans Examiner II, Building Standards, 10
years
Brian Snooks, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
David Swain, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Chris Tamaya, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Brett Adams, Provincial Offences Officer II, Clerk's, 5 years
Stuart Hawkins, Senior By-Law Enforcement & Licencing Clerk,
By Law Enforcement &
Licensing Division, 5 years
Keith Doner, Licensed Fleet Technician, Operations - Waterworks
Division, 3 years
John McGuire, Waterworks Operator II, Operations - Waterworks Division,
3 years
2. EXTENDED
DRIVEWAY BY-LAW
(10.0)
Letter
Presentation
Mr. Bill Wiles, Manager By-Law Enforcement and Licensing
delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the extended
driveway program.
There was brief discussion with respect to vehicles
parking on the apron of the driveway (the area between the sidewalk and road).
Ms. Lynne Lurie, Thornhill resident addressed the
Committee regarding the Extended Driveway By-law requesting permission to park
her family vehicles on the portion of her driveway that is prohibited under the
current By-law. She advised that if she
is permitted to park on that portion her family would avoid the daily “jockying”
of vehicles.
Mr. Lerner, Thornhill resident addressed the Committee
regarding the Extended Driveway By-law advising that he is in favour of the
general intent of the By-law. He indicated
that his hard surface landscape area is well under 40% of the lot’s width. Mr. Lerner is requesting permission to park
on the portion of his driveway that is prohibited under the current By-law.
There was considerable discussion regarding the
pre-existing driveways that were grandfathered and whether the residents should
be permitted to park their vehicles on that portion. There was discussion regarding “worst
offenders” and, that term’s definition.
It was clarified that a “worst offender” is a
pre-existing driveway that has been expanded to a width of greater than 80% of
the total lot width. “Grandfathering”
was also clarified as being an allowance for pre-existing driveways that had
been expanded to a greater width than permitted, but less than 80% of the total
lot width. With the “Grandfathering”
designation, the portion of the driveway exceeding the permitted width is
allowed to remain, provided the exceeding portion is not used for parking.
The Committee discussed whether a further staff report
is necessary to outline the issues related to pre-existing driveways such
as: how many are there throughout the
Town; how many By-law notices have been issued, etc.
Staff indicated that the two deputants have the option
to submit an application through Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the delegations from Ms. Lynne Lurie and Mr. and
Mrs. Lerner be received.
CARRIED
3. REQUEST
BY MR. HIMANSHU PATEL
FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
4 PAGE CRESCENT TO 2 PAGE
CRESCENT (10.15)
Letter
Memo Appendix
A Appendix
B
Mr. Himanshu Patel, addressed the Committee requesting
that his address be changed from 4 Page Cresent to 2 Page Crescent.
The Committee discussed delegating these approvals to
staff when the request for an address change are in sequence with the street
numbering and that there are no issues with Fire and Emergency Services.
The Committee suggested that staff consider the
following and report back on the “Street Addressing Criteria”:
·
New subdivisions begin with the
number 6
·
Whether the number 13 is used or
not
·
Corner lots – is it necessary to
reserve a second address for the other frontage
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the request for an address change
by Mr. Himanshu Patel from 4 Page Crescent to
2 Page Crescent be approved subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town
cost of $500.00.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D.
Horchik
1) That staff report back to the September 14, 2010 Development
Services Committee meeting with respect to delegating approval for address
changes and addressing the issues raised related to the Street Addressing
Criteria.
CARRIED
4. REQUEST
BY MS. OLIVIA CHIU
FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
4 GLACEPORT CRESCENT TO 2
GLACEPORT CRESCENT (10.15)
Letter
Memo Appendix
A Appendix
B
Staff confirmed that they will follow up with
Emergency Services to ensure there are no issues with the change in address.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the request for an address change
by Ms. Olivia Chiu from 4 Glaceport Crescent to 2 Glaceport Crescent be approved subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town
cost of $500.00.
CARRIED
5. REQUEST FROM ANTHONY MORRA
FOR A CHANGE IN ADDRESS FROM
4 BARRINGTON CRESCENT TO 2 BARRINGTON
CRESCENT
(10.15)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the request for an address change
by Mr. Morra from 4 Barrington Crescent to 2 Barrington Crescent be approved
subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town costs of $500.00.
CARRIED
6. BUILT
FORM, HEIGHT AND MASSING STUDY (10.0)
Presentation
Mr. Ronji Borooah, Town Architect addressed the
Committee and provided some opening comments with respect to the Town’s built
form, height and massing study. He
pointed out that they have not had any public consultation at this time as this
study will form the basis for the development of the Town’s urban design
guidelines and the urban design section within the Town’s Official Plan
Amendment, which will require a statutory Public Meeting.
Mr. Christian Huggett, Associate, AndCo., delivered a
PowerPoint presentation outlining the finding’s of the Town’s built form,
height and massing study.
The Committee suggested that the study results be
circulated to the various stakeholders to obtain their feedback.
There was discussion regarding the proposed design for
the retail development. Mr. Huggett
indicated that the recommendations for retail are very high level in this
study. The specific issues related to
retail development are considered through Secondary Plans and individual
applications.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation provided by Mr. Ronji Borooah,
Town Architect and Mr. Christian Huggett, Associate, AndCo., regarding Built
Form, Height and Massing Study, be received.
CARRIED
7. THE
BRIDGE CHURCH
PROPOSED EXPANSION AND
RETROFIT
OF TEMPORARY PAVILION BUILDING
(10.0)
Presentation
Mr. Edward Mak, Planner, delivered a PowerPoint presentation addressing
the concerns raised at the November 17, 2009 Public Meeting.
The Committee inquired how long the temporary pavilion building is
anticipated to be there and Ms. Sarah
Baldwin, Larkin & Associates Planning Consultants advised the Committee that
the building will be removed after 5 years.
The Committee suggested that staff confirm whether the propane tank can
be used as a heating source for the building and if it is acceptable that the
owner be requested to screen it with a fence.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation provided by Mr. Edward Mak, Planner for The
Bridge Church - Proposed Expansion and Retrofit of Temporary Pavilion Building,
be received.
CARRIED
8. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 1, 2010, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held June 1, 2010,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
9. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- June 1, 2010 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 1, 2010, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
10. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- April 12, 2010 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held April 12,
2010, be received.
CARRIED
11. MINUTES
- MARKHAM CENTRE ADVISORY GROUP
- March 25, 2010 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Markham Centre Advisory Group meeting held March
25, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
12. STRINGBRIDGE
INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY
7
AND SOUTH TOWN CENTRE
BOULEVARD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AND
PRECINCT PLAN AMENDMENTS
(ZA 10 109997) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the staff report dated June 15, 2010 titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Stringbridge Investments Limited, Southwest quadrant of
Highway 7 and South Town Centre Boulevard, Application for Zoning By-law and
Precinct Plan Amendments File No. ZA 10 109997,” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be scheduled for the application; and
further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. 2010
SECOND QUARTER UPDATE OF
THE STREET NAME RESERVE LIST
(10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That Development
Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the second
quarter of 2010, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the June 15th, 2010
staff report.
CARRIED
14. RENAMING
THE TOWN OWNED SECTION
OF HIGHWAY 48 TO MARKHAM ROAD
(10.14)
Report Attachment
The Committee suggested that staff also consider
renaming the small section of Highway 48 north of Major Mackenzie Drive.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report entitled
“Renaming the Town owned section of Highway 48 to Markham Road”, dated June 15,
2010, be received; and,
2) That Development Services Committee authorize Staff to
initiate the process for renaming the Town owned section of Highway 48 between
16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive from Highway 48 to Markham
Road; and,
3) That a public consultation meeting be held after the municipal election
to inform and obtain comments from land owners abutting the affected section of
Highway 48 about the proposed renaming; and,
4) That Staff report back to Council regarding the results of
the public information meeting and obtain direction regarding the proposed
street name change; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
CARRIED
15. INFORMATION
REPORT
SUNRISE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A PRIVATE SCHOOL AND
DAYCARE
180 AMBER STREET
(ZA 10 115160) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the staff report entitled “INFORMATION REPORT, Sunrise
Montessori School, Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a private school
and daycare at 180 Amber Street”, be received.
CARRIED
16. UPPER
GREENSBOROUGH
NEIGHBOURHOOD URBAN DESIGN
GUIDELINES
ADDENDUM TO THE NEIGHBOURHOODS
OF
GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY DESIGN
PLAN (10.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the Upper Greensborough Neighbourhood Urban Design
Guidelines, dated April 2010, be received and;
2) That the Upper Greensborough Neighbourhood Urban Design
Guidelines dated April 2010 be endorsed subject to the following revisions and
additions to the document:
a) Inclusion of appropriate pedestrian connections within the
neighbourhoods to connect the Cornerstone Community Church to the community;
b) Revision of Figure 2.4 to show additional pedestrian connections
within the community and include a maximum 300 m distance for all block
frontages within the development;
c) Inclusion of sidewalks on both sides of the streets leading to the
commercial development as well as Delray Street;
d) Include design principles within the document that reflect the
retail/commercial images presented in the document;
e) Inclusion of pedestrian scale lighting along Delray, within the
commercial development and along the street leading to the commercial
development;
f) Inclusion of “mini roundabouts” along Delray to aid in traffic
calming, to be shown on the plan;
g) The road widths be finalized and included in the document; and
h) Appropriate access provided to the neighbourhood park to allow for
parking; and,
3) That the design guidelines be used in the evaluation of
development applications within the Upper Greensborough Neighbourhoods; and,
4) That the design guidelines be reflected in the conditions of
draft plan approval and subdivision and site plan agreements within the Upper
Greensborough Neighbourhoods as appropriate; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. INFORMATION
REPORT
AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS
CORRIDOR CATEGORY
IN ALL APPLICABLE TOWN ZONING
BY-LAWS (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated June 15, 2010, entitled “Information
Report, Amendment to the Business Corridor category in all applicable Town
Zoning By-laws” be received as information to the Public Meeting scheduled for
June 15, 2010.
CARRIED
18. LAND USE
STUDY
HUGHSON DRIVE, LUNAR CRESCENT
ANKARA COURT, POLARIS DRIVE
AND
WEST END OF ATHENS DRIVE
(10.0)
Report Figures
1 and 2 Table
3 Appendix
1
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the Staff report dated June 15, 2010 titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Land Use Study, Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara
Court, Polaris Drive and west end of Athens Drive,” be received; and,
2) That the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian
Planning Consultants for the Hughson/Lunar/Ankara Study Area, Brown’s Corners
be received; and,
3) That a Public Meeting be scheduled for September, 2010 to
obtain comments on the recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report prepared
by Meridian Planning Consultants, and a draft zoning by-law to implement new
zoning standards for the study area; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
19. BUILT
FORM, HEIGHT AND MASSING STUDY (10.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the guidelines presented in the Markham Built Form,
Height and Massing Study be received and endorsed in principle; and,
2) That the guidelines presented in the Markham Built Form,
Height and Massing Study be addressed through the Growth Management Strategy
and Draft new Official Plan being prepared by Town of Markham Planning and
Urban Design Department; and,
3) That Planning and Urban Design staff have regard for the
guidelines in the formulation of studies and plans, and in the process of
development review and approvals; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. WORLD TECH
CONSTRUCTION
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
TO FACILITATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF HARRY
COOK DRIVE
SOUTH SIDE OF CASTAN AVENUE,
WITHIN
THE SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
( OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915
& SU 09 123916) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Report Figures Appendix
A
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report dated June 15, 2010 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, World Tech Construction, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, to facilitate residential
development along the east side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan
Avenue, within the South Unionville community (File Nos: OP 09 126937, ZA 09
123915 & SU 09 123916),” be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 2,
2010, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and
draft plan of subdivision be received; and,
3) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-09005 (SU 09 123916)
submitted by World Tech Construction, located on the east side of Harry Cook
Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, be draft approved subject to the conditions
outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
4) That Council authorize servicing allocation for eleven (11)
single detached units and eight (8) semi-detached units, and that the Owner
provide a clearance letter from the Trustee of the South Unionville Landowners
Group, confirming that there is adequate servicing allocation for eleven (11)
single detached units and eight (8) semi-detached units within the servicing
allocation assigned to South Unionville; and,
5) That the Official Plan amendment application (OP 09 126937)
submitted by World Tech Construction be approved; and,
6) That the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 09 123915)
submitted by World Tech Construction be approved; and,
7) That the applicant provide to the Town the required 30%
subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law; and,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
21. SCARDRED 7
COMPANY LIMITED
4038 HIGHWAY 7
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL
COMMERCIAL
USES IN TWO EXISTING COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS
(FORMER WHITE ROSE NURSERIES
GARDEN
CENTRE AND HEAD OFFICE)
(OP 09 116642 & ZA 09
116689) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
summarized the details outlined in the report.
There was discussion regarding the anticipated length
of the proposed interim use.
Mr. Moiz Behar, MBPD Inc., on behalf of the owner,
addressed the Committee and stated his support of the staff
recommendations.
There was considerable discussion regarding the
additional permissions for the front and rear buildings. The Committee discussed limiting the additional
permitted uses for the front building to allow retail stores, personal service
shops, veterinary clinics and restaurants (not including any drive-thrus). The Committee also discussed limiting the
additional permitted uses for the rear building to allow medical offices and
private and commercial schools.
There was discussion regarding the intention to
redevelop the site with residential uses.
The Committee suggested that this item be referred
directly to the June 22, 2010 Council meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report dated May 18, 2010 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Limited, 4038 Highway 7, Applications for Official
Plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit additional commercial uses in two
existing commercial buildings (former White Rose Nurseries garden centre and
head office), File Nos: OP 09 116642 & ZA 09 116689”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 3,
2009 with respect to the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law, be received; and,
3) That the applications be approved, subject to modifications,
as outlined in the staff report; and,
4) That staff report to
Development Services Committee on site plan approval and bring implementing
Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments forward for enactment when the
project plans have been refined to the satisfaction of staff; and,
5) That the above item be
referred directly to the June 22, 2010 Council meeting; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
22. RECOMMENDED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE
REGION OF YORK OFFICIAL PLAN
(10.17)
Report Attachment Memo
There was discussion regarding what would be the
argument for the Town to launch an appeal.
The Mayor suggested that he be included in clause 2 of
the recommendation.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated June 15, 2010, entitled “Recommended
Modifications to the Region of York Official Plan” be received; and,
2) That the Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Development
Services and Mayor Frank Scarpitti be
authorized to negotiate or appeal the approval of the Region of York Official
Plan on behalf of the Town, in regard to any further modifications included in
the decision to be issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
and,
3) That the new policy in the
Airports Section of the Regional Official Plan dealing with the future closure
and redevelopment of the Buttonville Airport site (as outlined in the staff
addendum memo to DSC dated June 15, 2010) be modified by adding the following
additional clause at the end of the policy:
“The
re-use of the Airport site is intended to generate a range of quality
employment opportunities and expand upon the number of jobs planned for the
site. Approval of the Secondary Plan to
the satisfaction of the Town in consultation with the Region will not be
considered a conversion, and a further Regional municipal comprehensive review
will not be required.”
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
23. APPLICATION
BY CATHEDRAL TOWN LIMITED
FOR REVISIONS TO DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
19TM-06003A, TO DELETE
MARKLAND STREET FROM
THE EMPLOYMENT LANDS PORTION
OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-06003 LOCATED BETWEEN HIGHWAY
404 AND
WOODBINE BY-PASS, (CATHEDRAL
TOWN PHASE III)
CONCESSION 3 PART LOTS 23 AND
24
(SU 06 105953 001) (10.7)
Report Figures Appendix
A
Mr. Baird summarized the details outlined in the
report for the Committee. He pointed out
the outstanding issue that is related to the Region’s condition (16.4 of the
Conditions of Draft Plan of Subdivision) and advised that staff is awaiting written
confirmation from the Region for the deletion of this clause. Staff will provide an update at the June 22,
2010 Council meeting.
Ms. Diana Santo, MMM Group, addressed the Committee
regarding the revisions to the Draft Plan of Subdivision to delete Markland
Street from the employment lands portion and spoke in support of the staff
recommendation except condition 16.4. She
believes that the condition is redundant because Monarch has reserved the lands
if required by the Region. Ms. Santo has
advised that she will attempt to obtain written confirmation from the Region
confirming that they no longer need their Block 4 for the June 22, 2010 Council
meeting.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the report entitled “Application by Cathedral Town
Limited for revisions to draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06003A, to delete
Markland Street from the employment lands portion of the Cathedral Town Phase
III subdivision (19TM-06003) located between Highway 404 and Woodbine By-pass,
Concession 3 Part Lots 23 and 24, (File SU 06 105953 001) be received; and,
2) That revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06003A
prepared by MMM Group, identified as Job Number 10-08202-001-P01, dated July 8,
2008, be approved subject to the conditions
of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
______________________________________________________________________________
Note: Council
at its meeting held on June 22, 2010 consented to:
"- Receive the letter dated June 16, 2010 from the Region of York
confirming that that Condition 16.4 – Holding (H) provisions is no longer
applicable to Block 4 and it should be removed from the Schedule of Conditions.
- Revise Appendix ‘A’ to remove Condition 16.4 – Holding (H)
provision."
24. OPTIONS
REPORT: AGRICULTURAL LAND
PROTECTION AND POSSIBLE
OPTIONS FOR
GROWING THE GREENBELT (10.0)
Report Figures Appendix
A Appendix
B Appendix
C Appendix
D
Mr. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Suton
VanVeldhuizen LLP, addressed the Committee on behalf of nine farming families
regarding the report entitled “Agricultural Land Protecting and Possible
Options for Growing the Greenbelt” and spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
There was discussion regarding the collective acreage
of these farming families.
Mr. Tom Farrar, Save Our Markham, addressed the
Committee with respect to the report entitled “Agricultural Land Protecting and
Possible Options for Growing the Greenbelt” and spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
Ms. Kim Empringham, York Region Federation of
Agriculture, addressed the Committee regarding the report entitled
“Agricultural Land Protecting and Possible Options for Growing the Greenbelt”
and spoke in support of the staff recommendation. She believes that no decision or consultation
should be undertaken until the Province has provided evidence that the
Greenbelt is successful in preserving agriculture. Ms. Empringham also believes that in order to
preserve agriculture, farming must be viable.
There was considerable discussion with respect to
whether the Town should commence a formal application to expand the Greenbelt
on Natural Heritage Lands (the greenway system) and the significant undertaking
required.
The Committee suggested that this item be referred
directly to the June 22, 2010 Council meeting.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the staff report entitled “Options
Report: Agricultural Land Protection and
Possible Options for Growing the Greenbelt”, dated June 15, 2010, be received;
and,
2) That Council resolve not to proceed
with a Growing the Greenbelt process at this time; and,
3) That staff bring forward an update “Growing
the Greenbelt” report upon completion of the new Official Plan, to further review
possible options for Greenbelt expansion in the context of the Town’s updated
agricultural and Greenway System policies in preparation for the mandatory
Provincial Greenbelt review scheduled for 2015; and,
4) That the report be forwarded to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Region of York for
information; and,
5) That the correspondence from Roger T.
Beaman, Thomson Rogers dated June 14, 2010, be received; and,
6) That the above item be referred directly to the June 22, 2010 Council
meeting; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
25. REMOVAL OF
A 1.2 HA WOODLOT
AT 3575 ELGIN MILLS ROAD
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
UNDER
THE REGION OF YORK’S FOREST
CONSERVATION
BY-LAW (TR-0004-2005-036) (10.0)
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Mr. Baird explained the rationale for this special
permit application and explained the reasons that support the staff recommendation
to request the Region of York to defer consideration of the Special
Permit.
Mr. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Suton
VanVeldhuizen LLP addressed the Committee on behalf of the Brock and Frisby
families with respect to the Special Permit Application to remove the woodlot
at 3575 Elgin Mills Road. He presented
the Committee with pictures of the subject area and outlined the problems and
issues faced by the two farming families as a result of the woodlot. Mr. Hindson pointed out that the area has
been inspected by the Region’s foresters who recommended that in order for the
tile drain system to operate effectively the entire woodlot needs to be
removed. He is requesting Committee to
not intervene in the Region’s decision to allow the removal of the 1.2 ha
woodlot at 3575 Elgin Mills Road.
Staff confirmed that the Town has not done an
independent assessment of the woodlot.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the memorandum regarding “Landowner Proposal to Remove
a 1.2 ha Woodlot at 3575 Elgin Mills Road, Special Permit application under the
Region of York’s Forest Conservation By-law (TR-0004-2005-036), be received;
and,
2) That the delegation from Mr. Donald C.
Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Suton VanVeldhuizen LLP, be received.
CARRIED
26. INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT
(1) RODICK ROAD & MACRILL
ROAD AND
(2) CARLTON ROAD &
WATERBRIDGE LANE (5.12)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report entitled, “Intersection Improvements at (1)
Rodick Road & Macrill Road and (2) Carlton Road & Waterbridge Lane”, be
received; and,
2) That a raised centre median be installed on Rodick Road at
the northbound and southbound approaches to the intersection of Macrill Road,
funded through Operations Department capital account # 083-5350-8312-005 at an
estimated cost of $15,000; and,
3) That a flashing red beacon be installed on the primary stop
signs on Carlton Road at the eastbound and westbound approaches to the
intersection of Waterbridge Lane, funded through Operations Department capital
account # 083-5350-8312-005 at an estimated cost of $7,000; and further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
27. DETAILED
DESIGN FOR HIGHWAY #404
MID-BLOCK CROSSING BETWEEN
HIGHWAY #7 AND 16TH
AVENUE (5.10)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report entitled
“Detailed Design for Highway #404 Mid-Block Crossing between Highway #7 and 16th
Avenue”, be received; and,
2) That the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to execute a cost sharing agreement for the design of the Highway
404 Crossing (between Highway 7 and 16th Avenue) between
the Town of Markham, the Town of Richmond Hill and the Region of York, to the satisfaction of the CAO and the Town
Solicitor; and,
3) That the contract “116-R-10
Detailed Design of Highway 404 Crossing” (between Highway 7 and 16th
Avenue) and the “Detailed Design of the Highway 404 Off-Ramp Extension” be
awarded to the highest ranked/ second lowest priced bidder URS Canada Inc.
subject to the execution of the cost sharing agreement; and,
4) That the Town of Markham
upfront the Highway 404 Crossing design cost ($839,637.84) with subsequent
recovery from The Town of Richmond Hill and the Region of York (33.3% each)
within 45 days after receipt of invoices; and,
5) That a contingency in
the amount of $73,267.20 inclusive of HST be established to cover any
additional design costs for the Highway 404 Crossing and that the Director of
Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency amount
up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy;
and,
6) That
the Town of Markham be authorized to pay as much as 100% of the cost of the
ramp extension design ($772,517.28) if cost sharing arrangements with
the Region of York and/or the Town of Richmond Hill are not successful; and,
7) That a contingency in
the amount of $65,126.40 inclusive of HST be established to cover any
additional design costs for the Highway 404 off-ramp extension at Highway 7 and
that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of
this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the
Expenditure Control Policy; and,
8) That the Region of York
and the Town of Richmond Hill be requested to cost share the fees for the detailed
design of the Highway 404 Northbound Off-Ramp Extension; and,
9) That the successful
Proposal be funded from the Capital Accounts as noted in the report; and,
10) That the Finance
Department be directed to combine the following accounts 083-5350-7267-005,
083-5350-9318-005 and 083-5350-9319-005 into account 083-5350-10050-005 and
that the new account be used to finance the design and construction of the
Highway 404 Crossing; and,
11) That the Finance
Department be directed to combine the following accounts 083-5350-7271-005 and
083-5350-7712-005 into account 083-5350-9317-005 and that the new account be
used to finance the design and construction of the Highway 404 Off-Ramp
Extension; and further,
12) That staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
28. STATUS
UPDATE FOR THE COMPLETION OF
SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE (5.10)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That the report entitled
“Status Update for the completion of South Unionville Avenue” be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized
to continue to negotiate with the South Unionville Landowners Group /
Developers with respect to the funding and construction of the 3rd
section of South Unionville Avenue Extension; and,
3) That if the negotiations
are not finalized by June 15, 2010 to enable the road to be completed by the
end of 2010, the Town provide interim funding for the road construction as
follows:
i) Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute a development servicing agreement and reimbursement agreement with
Jade-Kennedy Developments, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative
Officer and Town Solicitor for the construction of the 3rd Section
of South Unionville Avenue including miscellaneous fees.
ii) And that the local component of the 3rd
section of South Unionville Avenue extension in the estimated amount of
$470,000 be temporarily funded from the Pre-DCA Reserve Account (087-2800-160);
iii) And that the funding of the local
component of the road ($470,000) be recovered from the future development
fronting the 3rd section of the South Unionville Avenue Extension;
iv) And that the oversizing component (i.e. 3rd
and 4th lane) of the 3rd section of South Unionville
Avenue in the estimated amount of $130,000 be funded from the Town Wide Hard
Development Charges Reserve Account;
v) And that the Engineering Department’s 2010
Capital Budget be amended to include $600,000 for the design, contract
administration and construction the 3rd section of the South
Unionville Avenue extension to be funded from the Town Wide Hard Development
Charges Reserve in the amount of $130,000, and Pre-DCA Reserve Account
(087-2800-160) in the amount of $470,000; and further,
4) That
staff be
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
No there was no new business.
29. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 10.12)
NOTE: The
Development Services Committee did not resolve in-camera and the entire agenda
was deferred to the June 22, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter:
1) Litigation or potential litigation -
Appeals to OMB - Severance and Minor Variance Applications at 10 Hughson Drive
and Interim Control By-law (2010-6).
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3:06 PM.
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