MINUTES
FEBRUARY
3, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 3
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
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
S. Heaslip, Senior Planner
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened 9:05 AM in the Council Chambers with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional
Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No.14.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item #10,
as her son works for Fieldgate who is involved with the adjacent property, and
did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question
of the approval of such matter.
1. H
& W DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LANDS
(FORMER LIBERTY PHASE II
LANDS) (10.0)
Mr. Scott Heaslip, Senior Planner provided the
Committee with background information with respect to the H & W Development
Corporation lands. He advised that there
is an opportunity to extend Courtyard
Lane down to Cedarland Boulevard. He also advised that H & W Development
Corporation is open to working with Town staff to incorporate this road
extension into their proposal.
Mr. Bob Dragicevic, Walker, Nott, Dragicevic
Associates Limited, delivered a PowerPoint presentation that briefly outlined
the H & W Development Corporation proposals.
Mr. Sal Crimi, S. C. Land Management, addressed the
Committee advising if the Committee is interested in pursing the road extension
his client will revise their application to reflect that. Mr. Crimi requested that the application be
expedited.
The Committee is in agreement to further review the
option to extend Courtyard Lane. The Committee suggested that the applicant
continue to work with the urban design staff to ensure that the residential
buildings are in keeping with Town’s guidelines and that consideration be made
with respect to the bird friendly guidelines (FLAP).
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation by Mr. Robert Dragicevic,
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited and Mr. Sal Crimi, S.C. Land
Management Corporation regarding H & W Development Corporation lands
(former Liberty Phase II lands), bounded by Clegg Road, Warden Avenue,
Cedarland Drive and South Town Centre Boulevard, be received; and,
That staff be directed to further review the
opportunity to extend Courtyard Lane down to Cedarland
Boulevard.
CARRIED
2. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO FACILITATE THE
USE OF PART OF
THE GROUND FLOOR FOR
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE
161 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
(10.3, 10.5)
Mr. Richard Talbot, Unionville Ratepayers Association addressed
the Committee regarding the proposed applications for 161
Main Street, Unionville, stating his opposition to
the applications. Mr. Talbot is
concerned that if these applications are approved it will set a precedent for
future applications. He is willing to
assist the Town at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing by providing two expert
witness reports and expert witness testimony (John Winter of John Winter
Associates Limited and himself).
Ms. Jeanne Ker-Hornell, Unionville Villagers
Association (UVA) addressed the Committee regarding the proposed applications
for 161 Main Street,
Unionville, stating she is not in support of the applications. She is concerned that if these applications
are approved others will follow suit.
Ms. Ker-Hornell is requesting that the Committee defend the Heritage
Main Street in By-law 122-72, as amended.
Mr. Greg McCormik, Unionville BIA, addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed application for 161
Main Street, Unionville, and spoke in opposition
to the applications. He believes the Heritage
Main Street in By-law 122-72, as amended, should
be enforced and not amended to permit office space on ground floor.
3. GROWTH
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
- OVERVIEW AND APPROACH TO
FINANCIAL
ANALYSIS AND FISCAL PLANNING (10.0,
7.0)
Presentation
Ms. Barb Cribbett, Treasurer delivered a PowerPoint
presentation regarding Growth Management Strategy – Overview and Approach to
Financial Analysis and Fiscal Planning.
There was discussion regarding various intensification
scenarios. The Committee suggested that
staff also consider higher intensification scenario, such as 100%.
The Committee discussed infrastructure and other soft
services and enquired how these issues are factored into this study. Staff advised that there are many background studies
(eg. Community Capacity Review) related to the growth management strategy that
will come together and assist in the development of the new Official Plan. The Committee stressed the importance of the
Province providing significant sustainable infrastructure and social service
funding, primarily in the areas of transit and housing that will support the
implementation of the growth management strategy. The growth management strategy also needs to
clearly articulate the respective responsibility of the Province and the Town
of Markham.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation provided by Ms. Barb Cribbett,
Treasurer regarding Growth Management Strategy - Overview and Approach to
Financial Analysis and Fiscal Planning, be received; and,
That staff consider higher
intensification scenarios.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 13, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held January 13,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- January 13, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held January 13, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. HERITAGE
WEEK 2009 PROCLAMATION
FEBRUARY 16 TO FEBRUARY 22,
2009 (16.11)
Report Appendix
A
The Committee suggested enlarging the Heritage Week
activities in the future. The Committee
also suggested consolidating some of the current events to enhance Heritage
Week.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the week of February 16-22, 2009 be proclaimed as
Heritage Week in the Town of Markham;
and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, including the
community outreach measures outlined in the report.
CARRIED
7. FEDERAL
TAX INCENTIVES
FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES
LANDMARKS NOT LANDFILL
CAMPAIGN
- HERITAGE CANADA (7.3, 16.11)
Report Appendix
A
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) Whereas according to the Heritage
Canada Foundation, Canada has lost more than 20% of its pre-1920 heritage
buildings to demolition over the past 30 years; and,
2) Whereas the Heritage Canada Foundation has stated that
urgent action is needed to stop the demolition of Canadian landmarks, to
restore and re-use them, and to acknowledge their value as a reminder of our
origins and cultures; and,
3) Whereas heritage buildings are also a valuable economic
development resource which supports re-urbanization initiatives and tourism,
stimulates adjacent development, increases property values, all while providing
environmental benefits by way of reducing landfill, preserving natural
resources and promoting sustainability; and,
4) Whereas there are currently no federal financial incentives
to encourage private sector investment in the rehabilitation of heritage
properties; and,
5) Whereas Heritage Markham, Council’s heritage advisory
committee, has requested that the Town of Markham pass a resolution requesting
the Federal government to introduce financial incentives which would encourage
private sector investment in the rehabilitation of historic properties; and,
6) Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Town of Markham
endorse resolutions by the Heritage Canada Foundation and the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities that request the Federal Ministers of Finance and the
Environment to establish tax incentives which would encourage private sector
investment in the rehabilitation of heritage properties; and,
7) That this motion be forwarded to local Members of Parliament
and Greater Toronto Area (GTA) municipalities for their support; and,
8) That the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be
requested to support the work of the Heritage
Canada Foundation and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding the
need for federal tax incentives by endorsing a resolution at its Annual
Convention; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. EXTENSION
OF SITE PLAN ENDORSEMENT
PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING
80 MINTHORN BOULEVARD
WEMAT FOUR LIMITED
(SC 05 016629) (10.6)
Report Letter
The Committee enquired if there are any consequences
in extending the site plan endorsement for an additional three years. Staff advised that the site plan conditions
will continue to apply and that the fees and charges will be collected when the
agreement is executed.
Ms. Dagmar Teubner, on behalf of the owner, addressed
the Committee advising that her client is requesting a (3) three year extension
to enable them to be in a position to move quickly once they obtain the appropriate
tenant. She stated that this request for
a three year extension is not intended to seek financial benefits.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That Condition 3 of Site Plan Endorsement dated February 7,
2006 for the development of an eight-storey professional office building at 80
Minthorn Blvd, be revised to extend Site Plan Endorsement for an
additional 3 years to expire February 3, 2012; and,
2) That all other conditions of Site Plan
Endorsement dated February
7, 2006 continue to apply.
CARRIED
9. ANGUS
GLEN VILLAGE LTD.
- WEST VILLAGE (PHASE 2)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-030004
TO PERMIT 164 SINGLE DETACHED
LOTS,
PRESERVATION OF TWO HERITAGE
HOUSES,
A MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BLOCK,
PARKS,
VALLEYLANDS AND STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT POND
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE,
WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
(SU.03-109045 001 AND ZA.08-120708) (10.5,
10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report dated February 3, 2009, entitled
“Preliminary Report: Angus Glen Village
Ltd. - West Village (Phase 2) Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-030004 to permit 164 single detached lots, preservation of two
heritage houses, a multiple residential block, parks, valleylands and
stormwater management pond on the south side of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of
Kennedy Road.” (SU.03-109045 001 and
ZA.08-120708) be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Angus Glen
Village Ltd.; and,
3) That confirmed servicing allocation for Lots 1 to 13,
65M-4085 (Phase 1) be revoked and reassigned to Lots 85 to 97 on Draft Plan
19TM-03004 (Phase 2); and,
4) That prior to approval of Draft Plan 19TM-03004 (Phase 2):
(a)
The Town shall register
restrictive covenants on title for Lots 1 to 13, 65M-4085 (Phase 1),
restricting the Owner from any dealings with the land without the consent of
the Town Solicitor;
(b)
The Chief Building Official shall
confirm that Section 4(a) of the Town’s Servicing By-law 2005-104, would prevent
the issuance of building permits for Lots 1 to 13, 65M-4085 (Phase 1);
(c)
The Owner shall enter into No
Presale Agreements with the Town of Markham
and Indemnity Agreements with the Region of York for Phase 2 lands.
(d)
A Holding zone provision shall be
applied to Lots 1 to 13, 65M-4085 (Phase 1) restricting any use of the lands
unless and until servicing allocation is re-allocated to these lots; and
further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. ROGERS
WIRELESS INC.
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION TO
PERMIT
FLAGPOLE STYLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
AT THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH
SITE AT
9329 MCCOWAN ROAD
(SC 05 020638) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Stephen D’Agostino on behalf of Rogers Wireless Inc., delivered a
PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Rogers – Telus joint-build
telecommunications application at 9329 McCowan Road. He advised that the additional height is a
result of the co-location with Telus.
The Committee discussed the possibility of the
Salvation Army in the future constructing a residential building that would be high
enough to accommodate a roof top antenna and whether Rogers
would move the tower to the roof top.
Mr. Sal Crimi, on behalf of Fieldgate, addressed the
Committee regarding the proposed location of the telecommunications tower. He is requesting that the tower be located
further from his client’s lands rather than abutting it so that the future
residential development is less impacted.
Mr. Crimi noted that his client could suffer potential financial impacts
as a result of the proposed location of the telecommunication tower.
The Committee suggested
that one more meeting take place with Rogers, the Salvation Army and the Mayor
to discuss the anticipated future development for the Salvation Army and whether
there is an opportunity to re-locate the tower to a location that will have
less of an impact to the existing and future residential communities.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D.
Horchik
That staff be directed to
report back to the March 24, 2009 Development Services Committee
meeting.
CARRIED
11. MASTER
SERVICING PLAN FOR
GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
- CONSULTANT SELECTION RFP
#203-R-08 (7.12.1, 10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That
the report entitled “Master Servicing Plan for Growth Management Strategy -
Consultant Selection RFP # 203-R-08”
be received; and,
2) That the Request for Proposal
#203-R-08 be awarded to the highest ranked, highest priced project team led by
Genivar Ontario Inc. for an upset limit of $680,918.30 exclusive of GST
($714,964.22 inclusive of 5% GST); and,
3) That a contingency amount of
$150,000.00 exclusive of GST ($157,500.00 inclusive of GST) be established to
cover any additional costs and that the Director of Engineering
be authorized to approve expenditures of this contingency up to the specified
limit with the provision that a monthly statement of these expenditures is
forwarded to the Town Treasurer; and,
4) That the internal engineering fee in the amount of
$120,300.00 be approved and funded through development charges; and,
5) That the award be
funded from the approved 2008 Engineering Capital Budgets account
83-5399-8124-005 (Direct Growth Strategy) and account 83-5399-8394-005
(Thornhill Servicing Study) in the amount of $336,000.00 and $224,000.00
respectively for a total of $560,000.00; and,
6) That the additional amount of $391,218.30 (comprising of
$120,918.30 consultant cost, $120,300.00 staff salary recovery cost, and
$150,000.00 contingencies), exclusive of GST, be increased for the Engineering
Department Capital Account 83-5399-8124-005 to cover the additional project
cost and be funded from development charges; and,
7) That the Director of Engineering and Manager of Purchasing be
authorized to negotiate with Genivar Ontario Inc. to incorporate the process of
the Environmental Assessment into the Master Servicing Plan if deemed
appropriate by the Director of Engineering from a scheduling and costing
perspective; and,
8) That upon payment of all invoices,
any remaining funds be returned to the original funding source; and further,
9) That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. ROUGE
PARK IMPLEMENTATION
TASK FORCE REPORT - STAFF
COMMENTS (10.0)
The Rouge Park Implementation Task Force report
will be considered at the Development Services Committee meeting on February
17, 2009.
13. TOWARD
A MARKHAM GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY:
OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCOMMODATE
GROWTH (10.0)
Report Figures Appendix
A
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
Growth Management Strategy:
Opportunities to Accommodate Growth.
The Committee suggested having the
Growth Management Strategy two streamed when staff reports back to the
Development Services Committee (residential and employment lands).
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the report entitled “Toward a Markham Growth Management
Strategy: Opportunities to Accommodate Growth”, dated February 3, 2009, be received; and,
2) That the Housing Stock Alternatives, as described in the report, emphasising
intensification within the Town’s Built Boundary, form the basis for discussion
in the proposed public engagement program and for further review; and,
3) That the review include comparison
of practicable opportunities and means to pursue additional housing
intensification and compact urban form; and,
4) That the accommodation for future employment
growth, described in the report, be combined with the review of housing stock alternatives; and,
5) That
Staff report
back to the Development Services Committee on review and analysis of the housing
and employment growth alternatives and responses received to the alternatives
though public engagement; and,
6) That based on the
schedule outlined in the report, including Appendix ‘A’, staff proceed with a
public engagement program regarding Council’s Growth Management strategic
priority identified in Building Markham’s Future Together, and the preparation
of a Town Growth Management Strategy for Council endorsement by June 2009; and,
7) That based on the
schedule outlined in the report and the anticipated adoption of an amendment to
the Regional Official Plan addressing requirements of the Provincial Growth
Plan for York Region, to which the Town must conform, that the Minister of
Energy and Infrastructure be requested to extend the time frame by the current
one year allowable, for adoption of a corresponding amendment to the Town Official
Plan; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY MISSION TO CHINA (10.16)
Report Brochure
Mr. Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development,
advised the Committee that Regional Councillor Tony Wong is unavailable to
attend the Medical Technology Mission to China
and had nominated Mr. John Livey, Chief Administrative Officer.
The Committee suggested amending the name from
“Medical Technology Mission to China”
to “China International Medical Equipment Fair” to avoid any misconception with
respect to what the event is regarding.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report
entitled “Medical Technology Mission to China”
be received; and,
2) That the Town be represented by the
Manager Special Projects, Economic Development, and Mr. John Livey, Chief
Administrative Officer; and,
3) That the cost of the mission not exceed
$15,000.00 and be expensed from within the pre-approved 2009 “China and India
Investment Attraction Program” Capital Budget; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. SMART
COMMUTE 404-7
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION
– MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (5.14)
Report Attachment
Regional Councillor Gord Landon advised that he is
prepared to be the Council representative for the Smart Commute 404-7 Advisory
Committee.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
1) That the Mayor and Town
Clerk be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and all
other related documents, between the Town of Markham, Town of Richmond Hill,
Markham Board of Trade, Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Regional
Municipality of York (the Partners), to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, Town Solicitor and the Chief
Administrative Officer, for the Smart Commute 404-7 Transportation Management
Association; and,
2) That Council confirm the
appointment of Regional Councillor Gord Landon to
act as the Town of Markham representative on the Smart Commute
404-7 Advisory Committee; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
16. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (10.3, 10.5, 8.0)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
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 matters
(12:08 PM):
(1) LITIGATION
MATTER - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 161 MAIN STREET
UNIONVILLE
(2) LITIGATION
MATTER - MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD, 125 RAYMERVILLE DRIVE
(3) LITIGATION
MATTER - MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD, 28 HELMSLEY CRESCENT
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (1:01 PM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:01 PM.