DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2002-03-05
Meeting No.
5
PART A - 12:00 a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council
Chamber
Attendance
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Director of Planning
& Urban Design
S. Chait, Director, Corporate
Strategy & Quality
L. Mara, Director, Corporate
Communications & Culture
D. Clark, Town Architect
V. Shuttleworth, Manager,
Development
L. Irvine, Manager, Urban Parks
& Open Space
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
J. Clohecy, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Tam, Small Business Consultant
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of
12:05 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor G. McKelvey disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 10, the proposed development for Markville Mall by nature of the mall
being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which he is a member
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor G. McKelvey disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 10, the proposed development for Markville Mall by nature of the mall
being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which his mother is a
member and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
1. 719429 ONTARIO INC. AND PENTIDA HOMES
PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 6, DRAFT PLAN 19TM-98010
SALES OFFICE AGREEMENT, LEGAL FILE NO. 02 0619 LA 0044 (8.4)
That the
Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Office Agreement with 719429 Ontario
Inc. and Pentida Homes with respect to Part of Lot 19, Concession 6, on Draft
Plan 19TM-98010 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement
in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
2. HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LIMITED
STREET NAMES, PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19T-95013 (SUB 95-006) (10.14)
The
Committee considered the proposed street name "Cedar Cove Court" to
be too similar to another street name, and directed that staff replace it with
another name.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
following street names be approved for use in plan of subdivision 19T-95013
(Humbold Properties Limited):
Alfred
Paterson Drive (veteran’s name – extension of
road from adjacent subdivision)
Ambercroft
Street
Bur Oak
Avenue (extension of existing road)
Clover
Street
Goldenwood
Crescent
Green
Hollow Court
Linsmary
Court
Maybreeze
Road
Misty Court
Orchard
View Road
Rainbow
Valley Crescent
Saffron
Street
Wyndemere
Court
And that
the street name signs for Alfred Paterson Drive include a poppy to identify it
as a veteran’s name (Appendix ‘A’ to staff report dated March 5, 2002).
And that
the proposed street name "Cedar Cove Court" be replaced with an
alternative name.
3. CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH
NOERDLINGEN, GERMANY (10.16)
Stephen Chait, Director of Corporate Strategy and Quality Office,
discussed the opportunity presented by the proposed cultural exchange of
approximately 40 people. Mr. Chait discussed the uniqueness of the connection
with Noerdlingen, in response to concerns regarding setting a precedent for
other exchanges and more funding.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled “Cultural Exchanges With
Noerdlingen, Germany” be received;
And that Council establish a “Markham-Noerdlingen
Cultural Committee” comprised of 2 Council members, 2 Town staff and 2
community volunteers to serve as an organizing group in support of cultural
exchanges;
And further that $5,000 be reallocated from advertising
expenditures within the 2001 Economic Development base Budget (Business
Development Account #610-9985808) for the purpose of supporting this
Committee’s activities.
4. WISMER
MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC. PHASES 1 & 2
PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 7,
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL FOR
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95039
AND
BRAWLEY MANOR CORPORATION
PART LOTS 16 AND 17, CONCESSION 7
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL FOR
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95040
AND
DOVCOM REALTY INC./DANVEST WISMER INVESTMENTS INC.
PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 7
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL FOR
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95087 (10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Development Services Commission report entitled “Wismer Markham
Developments Inc., Phases 1 & 2, Part Lot 8,
Concession 7, Application for extension of Draft Plan Approval for Draft
Approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-95039”, “Brawley Manor Corporation Part Lots
16 and 17, Concession 7, Application for extension of Draft Plan Approval for
Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-95040” and “Dovcom Realty Inc./Danvest
Wismer Investments Inc., Part Lot 8, Concession 7, Application for extension of
Draft Plan Approval for Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-95087”, be
received;
And that the application by Wismer Markham
Developments Inc., to extend draft plan approval for draft plan of subdivision
19T-95039 be approved for a period of 3 years, subject to the conditions of
draft approval attached as Appendix ‘A’;
And that the application by Brawley Manor Corporation,
to extend draft plan approval for draft plan of subdivision 19T-95040 be
approved for a period of 3 years, subject to the conditions of draft approval
attached as Appendix ‘B’;
And that the application by Dovcom Realty Inc./Danvest
Wismer Investments Inc., to extend draft plan approval for draft plan of
subdivision 19T-95087 be approved for a period of 3 years, subject to the
conditions of draft approval attached as Appendix ‘C’.
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Other matters
considered by the Development Services Committee on March 5, 2002
5. MARKHAM CENTRE CONSULTATION
STRATEGY (10.8.1)
Staff provided a
brief overview of the proposed consultation strategy, as described in the staff
report dated March 5, 2002, and a draft composition of the Markham Centre
Advisory Group.
Staff discussed the
sequence of Secondary Plans, Precinct Plans, site plans, and plans of
subdivision. Only the Secondary Plan, being a 'broad vision' has been approved
to this point. Committee and staff reiterated their support for the Secondary
Plan, noting support by the Region with respect to transportation issues and
density along Highway 7 and Young Street corridors.
Committee discussed
timing of the next steps, emphasizing the importance of continuing to receive
public input, and debated whether a major public presentation, or smaller focus
groups would be the best way to involve the public. Staff confirmed the staff
report has been amended to reflect the concerns of Committee members, with
respect to replacement of words such as 'validate'.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation with
respect to the Markham Centre Consultation Strategy, be received for
information.
6. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE
AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following employees were presented with service awards:
Lyle Quan, Chief Training Officer, Fire Department - 15 years
Glenn Redmond, 1st Class
Firefighter, Fire Department - 15 years
Russell Simpson, Waterworks Operator 3, Waterworks - 15 years
Robert Whitmore, 1st
Class Firefighter, Fire Department - 15 years
Cathy Wyatt, legal
Assistant, Legal Services - 15 years
Esther James,
Enforcement & Licensing Clerk, By-laws & Licensing - 10 years
7. TELUS MOBILITY, 2637 14TH
AVENUE
TOWER SITE (SC.01-114692)
(10.6)
Mr. James Kennedy and
Mr. David Shaw of Telus Mobility, made a deputation regarding a proposed mobile
tower site at 2637 14th Avenue. Mr. Kennedy advised the required
Public Information Meeting had been held, with one resident attending, and that
there had been no concerns identified. He stated the existing Bell Mobility
shelter located to the north of the proposed tower, will be removed.
Committee expressed
concern for the proposed location of the tower with respect to possible future
ramps for Highway 404. Mr. Kennedy advised that their agreement with MTO
specifies relocation of the tower in that eventuality.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation
by Mr. David Shaw and Mr. James Kennedy of Telus Mobility, regarding a proposed
mobile tower site at 2637 14th Avenue, be received;
And that the site
plan application submitted by Telus Mobility for construction of a 30 metre
telecommunications tower within the MTO right-of-way, adjacent to 2637 14th
Avenue, be approved, with respect to location only, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That the area
around the Telus Mobility compound be landscaped as shown on the site plan
prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited, dated November 13, 2001, to be approved by the
Director of Planning;
2) That the
existing Bell Mobility shelter located to the north of the proposed Telus
Mobility compound be demolished;
3) That Industry
Canada be advised, in writing, of this approval and that this approval is with
respect to location only;
4) That Telus
Mobility is responsible for all matters relating to grading, utility location,
external approvals, engineering and structural design, etc.;
5) That Telus provide staff with information
necessary to confirm that the lease agreement between Telus Mobility and the
Ministry of Transportation addresses the relocation of the tower in the event
the subject site is required to accommodate a ramp from Highway 404 to 14th
Avenue.
8. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- January 9, 2002 (16.11)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Heritage Markham Committee minutes, January 9,
2002, be received for information.
9. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- February 13, 2002 (16.11)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Heritage Markham Committee minutes, February 13,
2002, be received for information.
10. UNIONVILLE SUBCOMMITTEE
MINUTES
MARKVILLE MALL - FEBRUARY 26,
2002 (10.6, 16.14)
Councillor D.
Horchik, Vice-Chair, assumed the Chair for this item.
Councillor G. McKelvey disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development for Markville Mall by nature of the mall being owned
by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which he is a member and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development for Markville Mall by nature of the mall being owned
by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which his mother is a member and
did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question
of the approval of such matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee meeting,
held February 26, 2002 regarding Markville Mall site plan, be received for
information.
11. MARKHAM CENTRE CONSULTATION
STRATEGY (10.8.1)
The Committee directed that the
proposed Markham Centre Advisory Group be amended as follows:
- one representative of the
Unionville Ratepayers Association
- one representative of the
Unionville Property Owners Association
- one resident of Unionville at large
- three residents at large from the
rest of the Town of Markham
Suggested names for the Advisory Group are to be submitted to Jane
Clohecy, Senior Project Coordinator, for review with the Chair and members of
the Markham Centre Steering Committee, to review the remaining members and
possible deletion in order to ensure a manageable work group, and a further
report to the Development Services Committee.
Committee noted the word "validate" is to be removed from the
Appendix of the report dated March 5, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Markham Centre Consultation
Strategy presented in the staff report dated March 5, 2002, be adopted;
And that the Markham Centre Steering
Committee and staff be authorized to carry out the actions outlined in the
Consultation Strategy and retain the necessary Communication consultant.
And further that staff report to
the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for March 19, 2002,
regarding names of appointees to the Markham Centre Advisory Group, in
consultation with the Chair and members of the Markham Centre Steering
Committee.
12. BUSINESS SELF-HELP OFFICE
UPDATE (10.16)
Stephen Chait, Director of Corporate
Strategy and Quality Office, introduced Sandra Tam, Small Business Consultant
for the Town of Markham.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled
"Business Self-Help Office Update" be received;
And that a report on the conversion
of the Self-Help Office to an Enterprise Centre be brought forward to Council
in the third quarter of 2002.
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Development Services Committee
receive and consents to the disposition of Item Nos. 13 to 15 in the following
manner:
13. TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL -
NOTICE OF PASSING OF
ZONING BY-LAW 15-02, PART LOT
38, CONC. 1 (13.5.2)
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Receive
14. TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL -
NOTICE OF PASSING OF
ZONING BY-LAW 26-02, PART LOTS
24 & 25, CONC. 2 (13.5.2)
- Receive
15. "A BRIGHTER IDEA FOR
ONTARIO'S CITIES"
MICHAEL PRUE, MPP (13.2)
- Receive
16. MOBIUS CORPORATION, 300 COMMERCE VALLEY DR. E.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION (SC.00-241935)
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ROBERT SWAYZE, MARCH 4, 2002
REGARDING NOTICE OF APPEAL (10.6)
Staff reviewed the appeal to the
Ontario Municipal Board for the site plan application by Mobius Corporation,
triggered by parking assessment. Mobius Corporation has applied to the
Committee of Adjustment for a Minor Variance with respect to parking
requirements, and has submitted a parking study proposing a shared parking
arrangement with an adjacent property. Staff will work with Mobius regarding
this issue, and provide a report to the Committee at the next meeting scheduled
for March 19, 2002, prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for
March 20, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the correspondence from
Robert Swayze, representing Mobius Corporation, to the Ontario Municipal Board,
dated March 4, 2002, regarding the appeal of Site Plan application File
SC.00-241935, be received for information.
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The Development Services Committee recessed at the hour of
2:30 p.m. and reconvened at the hour of 7:00 p.m.
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Public Meeting
Attendance
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J. Baird, Director of Planning and Urban Design
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator
N. Surti, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Secretary
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour
of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber
with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none
17. READ
EASTERN CAPITAL OFFSHORE INC.
NORTHWEST CORNER OF MIDDLEFIELD RD. AND DENISON ST.
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, AND DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS (OP.01-114296, ZA.01-114298, SU.01-117309)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting
this date was to consider Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Draft Plan of
Subdivision applications OP.01-114296, ZA.01-114298, SU.01-117309 submitted by
Read Eastern Capital Offshore Inc., for the northwest corner of Middlefield
Road and Dennison Street.
Committee was advised that 214 notices were mailed on
February 13, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted February 13, 2002. The
Committee received written submission from:
1) John
Convertini, 126 Chloe Cres., Markham, in objection;
2) Verne
Shepherd, 84 Featherstone Avenue, Markham, in support/objection.
Staff gave a presentation regarding
the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, and the proposed
development.
Mr. Anil Varma, 108 Laguna Crescent,
Markham, expressed concern for parking congestion on the roads. There were no
other comments from the audience.
Committee discussed snow storage and
parking issues. The Architect representing the applicant, advised snow will be
trucked off-site by the Condominium Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on March 5, 2002, with respect to "Applications submitted by Read
Eastern Capital Offshore (Canada) Inc., to permit townhouses and a mixed use
plaza at the northwest corner of Middlefield Road and Denison Street (OP.01-114296, ZA.01-114298, SU.01-117309)",
be received;
And that the application be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
18. YUM
KWANG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 7560 WOODBINE AVE.
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
(ZA.01-116951) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting
this date was to consider Rezoning application ZA.01-116951 submitted by Yum
Kwang Presbyterian Church, to permit a place of worship at 7560 Woodbine
Avenue.
Committee was advised that 51 notices were mailed on February
13, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted February 12, 2002. The Committee
received 3 written submission from:
1) Ian
A.R. Graham (Agent), Urban Intelligence - with information;
2) Reinhard
J. Reusse, 90 Allstate Parkway, Ste. 100, Markham - in objection;
3) Ian
A.R. Graham (Agent), Urban Intelligence - responding to Mr. Reusse.
Staff gave a presentation regarding
the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses, the proposed
development, and advising the proposal will be subject to the recommendations
of the Places of Worship Study, scheduled to be completed in April, 2002.
Mr. Ian Graham of Urban Intelligence
Inc., representing the applicant, discussed that the property had been vacant
for many years. The property owner has agreed to a severance for the Church
proposal, and a separate development is being considered for the eastern
portion of the property.
Mr. Steve Ma, representing the
Yum-Kwang Presbyterian Church, described the proposed church as small-scale,
starting at 20,000 sq. feet, and eventually building to 35,000 sq. feet in
size, with an approximate congregation of 365 to 400 people. He stated there
will be 296 parking spaces provided, exceeding the Town's current requirement
of 184, and that a share or lease agreement with commercial neighbours for
parking spaces during the week could be considered. The applicant believes the
church could co-exist with neighbours and that traffic will be minimal, mostly
on Sunday mornings.
The Committee discussed: effects on
commercial neighbours; parking issues; increased traffic at the intersection of
John Street and Woodbine Avenue and possible access agreements; loss of
employment lands; and concerns identified in correspondence from Mr. Reusse -
stormwater and clearing of vegetation. Staff advised they have notified the
applicant of the requirement for a Tree Inventory. Staff were directed to address the items
discussed, including the possibility of shared parking arrangements/easements,
in the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Development Services
Commission report dated January 8, 2002 entitled "Yum Kwang Presbyterian
Church, application for rezoning to permit a place of worship at 7560 Woodbine
Avenue", be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on March 5, 2002, with respect to the proposed amendments to
By-law 108-81, as amended, be received;
And further that the application by
Yum Kwang Presbyterian Church to amend By-law 108-81, as amended, be referred
back to staff for a report and recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 8:00 p.m.