Development Services Committee Minutes
January 27, 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
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Biju Karumanchery, Acting Director
of Planning and Urban Design
Alida Tari, Council/Committee
Coordinator
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Mayor Frank Scarpitti
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair and Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong assumed the Chair
for Transportation item, No. 1.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest - None disclosed.
1. MARKHAM MULTI-USE PATHWAY (MUP)
16TH AVENUE TO BOB
HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK (6.0)
Presentation
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering addressed the Committee and provided
some opening remarks relative to the mulit-use pathway presentation indicating
that the presentation will provide an update with respect to the work completed
to date and work to be done on the future phases.
Mark Schollen, Schollen & Company Inc. delivered a PowerPoint
presentation entitled “Markham Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) 16th Avenue
to Bob Hunter Memorial Park.”
Staff delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update with
respect to the proposed budget requirements for the multi-use pathway and next
steps.
The Committee discussed the three proposed options for Drakefield
Blvd. It was noted that the three
options are: a painted line designated as a bicycle lane; wider sidewalk on the
boulevard or a narrow sidewalk together with a painted bicycle lane. Staff pointed out that the main issue is
ensuring safety for both pedestrians and cyclists. Staff advised that the trail
system will be open all year round, but will not be snow plowed. There was
discussion regarding the potential of having the section that is being proposed
on Drakefield Blvd. to be inside the park.
Staff advised that this issue can be considered at the next Community of
Liaison Committee (CLC).
There was brief discussion regarding the purpose of the proposed
illuminated sign. The Committee
suggested that an “adopt-a-park” program should be considered for this area to assist
with maintaining the litter in the park.
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath has requested that Alan Brown and Mark Schollen
meet with him to address some of his concerns such as: accessibility, potential
property acquisition, further consideration to Phase 4 (near 9th
Line), budget requirements, and providing associated green space for the
proposed Rouge National Urban Park plan.
Tupper Wheatley, Markham
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the multi-use pathway and
stated some concerns.
Gord Walter, Markham resident, addressed the Committee regarding the
multi-use pathway and spoke in support of maintaining the pathway completely
within the park.
Cynthia Hiatt, Markham resident, addressed the Committee with respect to
the multi-use pathway and stated concerns with the proposed pedestrian crossing
on McCowan Road and increased budget requirements.
Peter Miasek, Markham resident, addressed the Committee regarding the
multi-use pathway and suggested that a naming process should be considered for
this pathway and an opening ceremony should be scheduled for some time this
year.
There was discussion regarding the proposed location of the signalized
pedestrian crossing and that the entrance to Milne Conservation Park does not
meet Regional traffic warrants required to have a signalized intersection
there. Staff advised that Regional staff
have agreed to review further in future as part of the Environmental Assessment
process for McCowan Road widening. Staff
will report back on options, cost and implementation of a signalized
intersection at the Milne Conservation Park entrance.
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the presentation provided by Mark Schollen, Schollen & Company
Inc. entitled "Markham Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) 16th Avenue to
Bob Hunter Memorial Park", be received; and,
That
staff be directed to report back on all the issues and/or concerns raised at
the January 27, 2014 Development Services Committee prior to the tender award
process.
Carried
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 13, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held January 13, 2015, be
confirmed.
Carried
3. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 14, 2015 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex
Chiu
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held January 14, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
Carried
4. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 6, 2014 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
That the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee meeting held November 6, 2014, be received for information purposes.
Carried
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
2391004 ONTARIO LTD. (BELLPORT
HOMES)
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO
PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 3 SINGLE
DETACHED AND
41 TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS
AT 6845 - 6853, 6869 AND 6889 14TH AVENUE
FILES: ZA 14
137887, SU 14 137887 & OP 14 137887 (10.3,10.5 & 10.7)
Report
The Ward Councillor suggested
that a meeting be scheduled with him, staff and the applicant to further
discuss the applications. Staff pointed out that a statutory public meeting
must be held prior to Council adopting any amendments to the Official Plan or
Zoning. It was noted that Council can
deny an application without a statutory Public Meeting, but it is not
recommended for the reason that it will be a process and fair hearing at the
Ontario Municipal Board if the applicant appeals the decision.
Moved by Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That the report titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit the
development of 3 single detached and 41 townhouse dwellings at 6845 - 6853,
6869 and 6889 14th Avenue, Files: ZA 14 137887,
SU 14 137887 & OP 14 137887,” dated January 27, 2015, be received;
and,
2) That a Public Meeting
be held to consider the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment &
Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd.
(Bellport Homes), to permit the development 3 single detached and 41 townhouse
dwellings at 6845 - 6853, 6869 and 6889 14th Avenue; and further,
3) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
Carried
6. PRELIMINARY REPORT
PAGNELLO HOMES INC. &
OSTRYA HOMES LTD.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
FACILITATE
THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT 10 ROUGE BANK DRIVE AND 2, 6 AND 8 PAGNELLO COURT
FILE: ZA 14
113370 (10.5)
Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Pagnello Homes Inc. & Ostrya Homes Ltd., Zoning By-law
Amendment to facilitate the development of four single detached dwellings at 10
Rouge Bank Drive and 2, 6 and 8 Pagnello Court., File: ZA 14 113370,” dated
January 27, 2015, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting
be held to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by
Pagnello Homes Inc. & Oystra Homes Ltd., to faciliate the development of
four single detached dwellings at 10 Rouge Bank Drive and 2, 6 and 8 Pagnello
Court; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
7. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION – DETACHED
NON-HERITAGE ACCESSORY BUILDING/GARAGE
48 GEORGE ST., MARKHAM VILLAGE
(16.11, 10.13)
Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That Council endorse the demolition of the detached
accessory building/garage at 48 George St. located within the Markham Village
Heritage Conservation District; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
8. 2014 FOURTH QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET AND PARK NAME
RESERVE LIST (10.14)
Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That
the updated Street and Park Name Reserve List for the fourth quarter of 2014,
attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the January 27, 2015 staff report titled ‘2014 Fourth
Quarter Update of the Street and Park Name Reserve List’, be received; and,
2) That
Council approve the revised Street and Park Name Reserve List that is attached
as Appendix ‘A’ to this report.
Carried
9. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1,
2014 TO DEC 12, 2014 (10.0)
Report
There was brief discussion regarding the planning application for a
draft plan of condominium by 1834372 Ontario Inc., located at 7165 Yonge Street.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That Committee receive the report
entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of November
1, 2014 to December 12, 2014” and direct staff to process the applications in
accordance with the approval route outlined in the report; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
10. PRELIMINARY REPORT
KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (YORKTON)
LIMITED
OFFICIAL PLAN, DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION &
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT 94 TOWNHOUSE UNITS AND
80 APARTMENT UNITS
(174 UNITS TOTAL) AT KENNEDY
ROAD & 16TH AVENUE (10.3, 10.7, 10.5)
Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Kylemore
Communities (Yorkton) Limited, Official Plan, Draft Plan of Subdivision &
Zoning Amendment Applications to permit 94 townhouse units and 80 apartment
units (174 units total) at Kennedy Road & 16th Avenue” dated
January 27, 2015, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Official Plan,
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit 94
townhouse units and 80 apartment units (174 units total) on the subject lands; and
further,
3) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
Carried
11. NEW BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
- MEETING SCHEDULE (16.0,
10.0)
Regional Councillor Jim Jones suggested that staff
consider going back to holding weekly Development Services Committee (DSC) meetings
where one week deals with presentations (Part A) and one week considers staff
recommendation reports (Part B). The
Commissioner commented that through agenda management and the proper sequencing
of items; presentations and reports it can be properly managed on the same
agenda. The Committee was advised that the Clerks department has been directed
to report back in April 2015 with recommendations on best practice guidelines
for Council and Standing Committee and a proposed meeting schedule for
September to December 2015, and that would be an appropriate time to review the
current DSC meeting schedule.
12. NEW BUSINESS
HYDRO LINES (5.0, 2.17)
Regional Councillor Jim Jones requested
that City staff and York Region staff provide a presentation to Development
Services Committee on burying the hydro lines along Highway 7, from Rodick Road
to Sciberras Road. He also suggested
that the design of Highway 7 be reviewed, and discussed at Development Services
Committee including possible changes to the cross sections and allowing
off-peak on-street parking.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Colin
Campbell
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:14 AM.
Carried
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