Development Services Committee Minutes
November 2, 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
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Sabrina Bordone, Senior Planner
Alain Cachola, Senior Manager,
Infrastructure and Capital
Projects
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Huyen Hare, Senior Business
Development Officer
Scott Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering
Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer
Andrea Wilson-Peebles,
Assistant City Solicitor
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:06 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. 2.
The Committee recessed from 1:18 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None declared
City of Markham Staff:
James Baird, Commissioner, Development Services,
Development Services Commissioner's
Office,
35 years
Anne Lau, Matching Clerk, Financial
Services, 25 years
H. James Jones, Regional Councillor, Mayor
& Council, 20 years
Shane Harrison, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Brian Snooks, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Chris Tamaya, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Daniel Makort, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
David Swain, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Chad Kearns, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Alex Pompilio, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Robert McVicar, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Colin Quinn, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Wayne Hoover, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Matthew Keay, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Terrance Hayduk, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Robert Pittelli, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 15 years
Karl Sitta, Building Inspector II,
Building Standards, 15 years
Leo Galang, Facility Operator II,
Recreation Services, 15 years
Rachel Shumski, Gardener, Operations, 15
years
Freda Mo, Website Administrator ITS,
Information Technology Services, 15 years
Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant,
Financial Services, 10 years
Gary Restoule, Hall Attendant, Markham
Theatre, Culture, 10 years
Dean McDermid, Working Supervisor,
Operations, 10 years
Stuart Hawkins, Senior By-Law Enforcement
& Licencing Clerk, Legislative Services, 10 years
Brett Adams, Provincial Offences Officer
II, Legislative Services, 10 years
Janelle Baldwin, Zoning Examiner, Building
Standards, 10 years
Teresa Cabral, Architectural Examiner,
Building Standards, 10 years
Ryan McKillop, Fitness Counsellor,
Recreation Services, 10 years
Sepideh Bagheri-Majdi, Senior Development
Engineer, Engineering, 5 years
Stephen Plese, Sweeper Operator,
Operations, 5 years
Peter Horvath, Supervisor - Customer
Service Response Waterworks, Environmental
Services,
5 years
Tyler Burns, Operations Labourer/Driver,
Operations, 5 years
Calvin Northover, Truck Driver,
Operations, 5 years
Michael Benincasa, Operations
Labourer/Driver, Operations, 5 years
Michael Lafete, Engineering
Technologist/Inspector, Engineering, 5 years
Carlie Gowan-Turpin, Public Services &
Records Coordinator, Legislative Services, 5 years
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services, introduced Dave Stewart of TACC. Mr. Stewart presented the
prestigious BILD award to the City of Markham, for achievement in the ‘Places to
Grow, Low-rise’ category for the Upper Unionville project, in partnership with
TACC. Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Council congratulated TACC and noted the
collaborative effort that can achieve such industry excellence.
3. IN-CAMERA
MATTER (11.0)
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal
Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to
discuss the following confidential matters:
(1) LABOUR
RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS (COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UPDATE) (11.0) [Section 239 (2) (d)]
CARRIED
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
That the Development Services Committee rise and
report from the in-camera session at 10:48 AM.
CARRIED
(1) LABOUR RELATIONS OR
EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS (COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UPDATE) (11.0) [Section 239 (2) (d)]
The Committee consented to not
report out on this matter.
4. NEW BUSINESS
72 MAIN STREET S., MARKHAM (10.0)
Ryan and
Rebecca Mitchell, owners of 70 Main Street S., Markham, made a deputation to
the Committee regarding the reconstruction of the driveways at 70 and 72 Main
Street S., Markham, following construction of the Vinegar Dip bridge on Main
Street South. Mr. Mitchell displayed before and after photographs, and
explained his concerns regarding turning movements.
Alain Cachola, Senior Manager,
Infrastructure and Capital Projects, displayed before and after photographs
taken by staff and discussed the turning radius, the weight limitations, and
the improvements made to the driveways and retaining walls. The Committee
discussed options for alternate access to the properties, and requested
confirmation that emergency vehicles had been able to access the driveway
previously. The Committee directed staff to provide an update at the next
Council meeting, as funding may be required and this is a time-sensitive matter
for the residents.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
That the deputation by Ryan and Rebecca Mitchell, regarding reconstruction of the
driveways at 70 and 72 Main Street S., Markham, be received; and,
That the
request for improvements to the driveways be referred to staff to
determine options and report to the next Council meeting.
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM 2020: SUCCESS BY DESIGN
FOCUS ON GLOBAL BUSINESS
STRATEGIES (10.16)
Presentation
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development, introduced this
presentation.
Sandra Tam, Senior
Business Development Officer, gave a presentation entitled "Markham 2020:
Success by Design - Focus on Global Business Strategies". The presentation
included an overview of Markham 2020 and
discussed:
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Annual plans for
“Build a Branded Markham” and “Build a Global Markham”
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Markham’s Economic
Alliance Program (EAP)
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Investment
Attraction Programs
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Markham’s international
strategy focuses on strategic growth sectors and international relationships
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Sector performance
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MNEs (Multinational
Enterprises) that came to Markham
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Markham is the leader
in attracting foreign investments
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There is a significant
increase in FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) from Asia Pacific –
Markham has achieved a reputation as a gateway to the
North American market
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MNE’s contribution
to job creation and Markham’s economic vitality
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MNE’s contribution
to innovative Markham, quality of life, and community involvement
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FDI projects and new
investors bring benefit and opportunities for Markham’s economy
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Advantages and challenges
to attracting MNEs and FDIs
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Economic Development
challenges
The Committee had questions regarding Markham’s sister-cities; the
number of jobs created by small enterprises; the top employers in Markham; future
potential job creation; providing
prestige residential options for business owners; the value of the
Venture Lab; incentives to attract businesses in today’s global market;
retention of our youth and talented people, in competition with downtown
Toronto; Markham advantages in attracting MNEs and FDIs; and, ensuring the GTA
Economic Development Agency does not focus exclusively on Toronto.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the presentation provided by Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer entitled "Markham 2020: Success by Design - Focus on
Global Business Strategies" be received.
CARRIED
6. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 19, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held October 19, 2015, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
7. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- October 20, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
A correction was made for item # 3, Terra Gold
(McCowan Properties) Inc. and Terra Gold (Wallasey) Properties Inc.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held October 20, 2015, be
confirmed as amended.
CARRIED
8. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 21, 2015 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held October 21, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
9. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-September 17, 2015 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held September 17, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
10. PRELIMINARY REPORT
1307306 ONTARIO LTD. &
1307307 ONTARIO LTD.
(WHITTAMORE’S FARM)
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO ALLOW FOR THE FUTURE
SEVERANCE OF
THREE RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS ON
PORTIONS OF THE
SUBJECT LANDS, MUNICIPALLY
KNOWN AS 7150, 7186 AND
7200 11TH CONCESSION
FILES ZA 15-152217 & OP
15-152217 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 1307306 Ontario
Ltd. & 1307307 Ontario Ltd (Whittamore’s Farm), Proposed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments to allow for the future severance of three residential
dwellings on portions of the subject lands, municipally known as 7150, 7186 and
7200 11th Concession, Files ZA 15-152217 & OP 15 152217, dated September 8,
2015, be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to hold a Public Meeting to
consider the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution
CARRIED
11. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
FOUNDATION AND REAR ADDITION
JONATHAN GOWLAND HOUSE
598 WILFRED MURISON AVENUE
FILE NO.:15 172782 DP (16.11
& 10.13)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition –
Foundation and Rear Addition, Jonathan Gowland House, 598 Wilfred Murision
Avenue ”, dated November 2, 2015 be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the demolition of the foundation and
rear addition of the Jonathan Gowland House in preparation for its relocation;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution;
CARRIED
12. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
24 ROUGE ST., MARKHAM VILLAGE
(16.11 & 10.13)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition –
Single Detached Dwelling, 24 Rouge Street, Markham Village ”, dated November 2,
2015 be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the demolition of the non heritage
dwelling at 24 Rouge 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
13. DEVELOPMENT FEE AND BUILDING FEE
BY-LAWS UPDATE (2016) (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the Report titled “Development Fee and Building Fee
By-laws Update (2016)”, dated November 2, 2015 be received, and,
2) That the proposed amendments be referred to the Development
Services Committee Public Meeting to be held on December 1, 2015, and,
3) That staff report back in early 2016 with an update to the
City’s Fee Model and Development Fee By-law as necessary to ensure appropriate
fees are being collected to reasonably reflect anticipated costs associated
with staff review and processing of development applications, and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. TERMS OF REFERENCE AND WORK PROGRAM
FOR CHARRETTE STUDY OF
UNIONVILLE HOME SOCIETY AREA (10.0)
Memorandum
Debra Cooper Burger,
representing the Unionville Home Society, provided some background on the
organization as a charitable, non-profit, service provider in the community for
many years. Ms. Berger expressed concern for the charrette process and unintended
consequences that may result regarding duplication of efforts as well as causing
delays to their project.
Don Given of Malone Given
Parsons Ltd. representing Minto Communities Canada, in partnership with the
Unionville Home Society and the Region of York, advised of his concern for the Terms
of Reference with respect to determining the type and mix of housing units, as
this aspect should be left to the proponent to work through the consultation
and application processes. Mr. Given suggested that a City initiated charrette
process may delay the tight time line for this program and may put the
development at risk, as it must be financially viable. The proponents are
intending to undertake their own process of community consultation including a
design charrette.
The Committee discussed the Unionville
Home Society and development partners’ program and their commitment to this
project, and suggested merging the City and UHS processes together. Mr. Givens
agreed to work with City.
Moved by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1)
That correspondence from Don Given, Malone Given Parsons regarding the
Charrette Study for the Unionville Home Society area, be received; and,
2)
That deputations by Don Given, Malone Given Parsons and Debra Cooper
Burger, Unionville Home Society regarding the Charrette Study for the
Unionville Home Society area; and further,
3) That consideration of the Terms of Reference and Work Program be deferred
to the Development Services Committee meeting of November 16, 2015, to allow
Don Givens to work with the Commissioner of Development Services on an
agreeable joint work and consultation plan.
CARRIED
15. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE
REMINGTON GROUP)
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISING 545 CONDOMINIUM
UNITS WITH ANCILLARY
RETAIL USES, NORTH OF
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD,
EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE AND WEST
OF ROUGE VALLEY DRIVE WEST
FILE NO. ZA 15 244500 (10.5)
Report
Robert Mok representing the Downtown Markham Ratepayers Association,
made a deputation to outline their concerns regarding the date of the staff
report and the developer’s sales efforts predating Council approval, and their
opposition to the proposal based on: traffic congestion; loss of employment
opportunities; the additional live-work units; the extension of Clegg Road; design,
amenity, and Downtown Markham concept elements that still have to be
introduced; the Traffic Impact Study; and parking issues. Mr. Mok provided a
copy of his deputation and requested a written response from staff.
Staff responded to the
questions and statements by Mr. Mok, and advised that there is nothing in
provincial legislation that precludes the developer from going to market on
high density products prior to municipal approval, and advised that the site
plan application will come forward at a later date. The date of the staff
report was corrected to November 2, 2015.
The Committee discussed
employment use and intensification in Markham Centre, and suggested that the
developer provide a brochure for the public to clarify development that will occur
in area. Discussions included the Clegg Road extension, intersection
improvements, shadowing, the number of retail and live-work units, and
constructing the park. The Committee directed that the park and the building be
completed concurrently.
Randy Pettigrew, representing the
applicant, agreed to construct the park concurrently with the building, with
the understanding that the park design is approved in a timely manner and that
the park will be funded by Development Charges, front-ended by the developer.
Discussions included the shared
visitor and retail parking. Staff are satisfied with the minor reduction to 1.15
spaces per unit, as the site is at the transit stop and shared parking is
encouraged for accessory uses. The Committee suggested the parking standards
for Markham Centre be reviewed and that the parking analysis for this
development be examined. With respect to sustainability, staff advised that
there is a comprehensive checklist in the Markham Centre performance measures.
Concern was expressed for some buildings of other developers in the area that
have had significant bird strikes. Sustainability staff were asked to approach
those building owners in this regard.
The use of the ENVAC automatic
waste collection system was suggested. The City is still preparing a
feasibility study for the system, so it not practical for this development;
however members of the Committee asked the developer to consider how the
interior design may enable future retrofitting.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the report dated November 2,
2015 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington
Group), Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a high density
residential development comprising 545 condominium units with ancillary retail
uses, north of Enterprise Boulevard, east of Warden Avenue, and west of Rouge
Valley Drive West, File No. ZA 15 244500” be received; and,
2) That the application submitted by Ruland Properties Inc.
(The Remington Group) to amend Zoning By-law 2004-196, as amended, be approved
and that Staff continue to work with the Applicant on finalizing the implementing
Zoning By-law Amendment, to be brought forward for approval at a future Council
meeting; and,
3) That the park be completed concurrently
with the building; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. NEW BUSINESS
ON-STREET PARKING (2.17)
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3:33 PM.
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