MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-04-04
Meeting No. 7
All
Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor
G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor
D. Horchik
PART A - 11:00 a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
R. Blake, Manager, West District
S. Bordone, Planner
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
D. Clark, Town Architect
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
I.
James, Senior Planner, Urban Design
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
R. Topps, Senior Planner, Urban
Design
K. Webber, Administrative Assistant
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 11:05 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST – None
Declared
1. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 8, 2006, ITEM # 33:
PROPOSED BUILDING CODE
AMENDMENTS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY, PUBLIC
CONSULTATION (16.11)
Memo Correspondence
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the following recommendation of the Heritage Markham Committee,
dated March 8, 2006,
be endorsed:
That Council of the Town of Markham provide feedback to the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding energy efficiency changes to the
Ontario Building Code indicating the following:
that depending on how they are
interpreted and applied, energy conservation measures have the potential to
compromise heritage attributes of properties of cultural heritage value and
interest;
that the Ontario Building Code
(Part 11) allows for compliance alternatives on some code requirements if they
are found to be detrimental to the preservation of a heritage building, subject
to the satisfaction of the chief building official; and
that any proposed changes to the
Building Code should include compliance alternatives that are preferable from a
heritage perspective for proposed energy efficiency requirements.
CARRIED
2. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 15, 2006, ITEM #
2(g):
PROMOTION OF MAIN STREET
SUB-COMMITTEE (16.39)
The Ward Councillor explained the background of the initiative to
promote Main Street Markham.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the recommendation of the Main Street Markham Committee on March
15, 2006, for a static display celebrating Main Street,
to be used to raise awareness of Main Street, to be created at a cost not to
exceed $2,000.00 to be funded from 2002 Capital Account 052-6150-4785-005 Event
Signs for Markham Main Street, be
endorsed.
CARRIED
3. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 15, 2006, ITEM #
3(a):
RESEARCHING MAIN STREET
HISTORY (16.39)
The Ward Councillor explained the purpose of the research project and the
extensive work involved, and advised that the amount of money requested will be
sufficient to complete the project.
In response to the Committee’s comments regarding the 2002 account,
staff advised that a report from the Finance Department will be forthcoming
with respect to closing older accounts.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the recommendation of the Main Street Markham Committee on March
15, 2006, that final funding in the amount
of $5,000.00 be made available to allow for the completion of the in-progress
research project on the history of Main Street Markham to be funded from 2002
Capital Account 052-6150-4785-005 Event Signs for Markham Main Street, be
endorsed.
CARRIED
4. UP-FRONTING OF THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION
OF A PARKETTE BY MATTAMY
(ROBINSON CREEK) LIMITED
WITHIN THE WISMER COMMON
COMMUNITY (6.3)
Report Letter Map
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the report dated April
4, 2006, to
Development Services Committee, entitled “Up-fronting of the Design and Construction of a
Parkette by Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited within the
Wismer Common Community” be received;
And that Council approve the
request by Mattamy
(Robinson Creek) Limited to up-front the cost of design,
construction and contract administration of a parkette (Block 148) in Phase 1, Mattamy Robinson Creek (19TM-03008), within the Wismer
Common Community, subject to the following conditions:
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited up-front the cost of the
design, construction and contract administration of a parkette (totalling
0.863 acres or 0.34929 ha in area) to a minimum value of $130,000.00 per
acre, which totals approximately $112,190.00 inclusive of all applicable
taxes;
- That, subject to compliance with these terms and
conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited
up to $112,190.00 towards this project from development charges for park
development, under the understanding that Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited may contribute additional funds,
which will not be reimbursed by the
Town, towards the development of this park;
- That the Town reimburse Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited for invoices paid on a single
lump sum basis for all approved costs associated with the design,
construction and contract administration, including all applicable taxes,
of this park up to a maximum of $112,190.00, less the 10% holdback to be
released to them upon final assumption of the park by the Town, after
sufficient Development Charges for park development have been collected
(90% of a maximum of $112,190.00) at the building permit stage for
residential lots within Phase 1 (19TM-03008) of Mattamy’s Robinson Creek
subdivision in the Wismer Common Community
to warrant repayment in full to the maximum allowable. No interest
on such invoices shall be payable by the Town;
- That owners / developers within the Wismer Common
Community, including Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited not receive any credit towards park
development charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the
building permit stage for all present and future development phases of
subdivisions within the Wismer Common Community;
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited hire a landscape architect who
is a full member of the OALA (with an Association seal), and approved by
the Town, to provide professional design, contract document, and contract
administration services to the satisfaction of the Town;
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited conform with the Town’s
standard park and open space approval process which includes development
of several design concepts, holding community input meetings, and review
and approval by Planning and Urban Design Department staff in
consultation with the Town’s Parks Operations Department;
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited tender out the construction of
the park works in accordance with Markham’s Purchasing By-law, including a
minimum of three bidders to the satisfaction of the Town and a detailed plant
material maintenance contract for the 2 year plant warranty period to the
Town’s satisfaction as part of the tendered works the cost of which is the
responsibility of Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited;
- That this park be included in the Urban Design, Development Services
Commission, 2007 Capital Budget submission.
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM GOLF DOME, 150 BURNCREST ROAD
APPLICATION TO EXTEND A
MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER
MMAH FILE 19-ZO-03205010 (SC
92 000044-001) (10.5,10.6)
Report 1 2 3 4
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Council endorse the
application to extend a Minister’s Zoning Order to permit the continued siting
of an indoor and outdoor golf driving range at 150 Burncrest Road to July 1, 2018;
And that this Information
Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH);
And
that the Owner amend the existing Site Plan Agreement with the Town, containing
all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public
agencies, to reflect the July 1, 2018 date.
CARRIED
6. HERITAGE
EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR
HERITAGE PROPERTIES
(16.11, 7.1)
Report Attach
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Heritage Easement
Agreements with the property owners for
the properties identified on Schedule
“A” attached to the report dated April 4th, 2006, and any other
documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor.
CARRIED
7. THORNHILL YONGE STREET STUDY
AND DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE
MARKHAM
OFFICIAL PLAN AND THE
THORNHILL
SECONDARY PLAN (OPA 1) (SD 03
106647) (10.3, 10.5)
Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C
Staff reviewed the extensive public consultation that
has already taken place with respect to the Thornhill Yonge Street Study, and
advised that authorization is being sought to hold a statutory Public Meeting
in May or June, 2006.
Committee questioned if the recommendations had been
presented to the Thornhill Steering Committee and requested a copy of the
minutes of the meeting where it had been presented.
Mark Reid of Urban Strategies Inc., Consultants, made
a presentation regarding the Thornhill Yonge Street Study, noting the
significance of it being the first joint initiative on this historic area with
the City of Vaughan,
and the first re-urbanization project since the implementation of the Places to
Grow legislation.
Mr. Reid gave an overview of the purpose, the area,
and the context of the study. He discussed principles, transit issues, the lack
of urban character, the loss of historic character, setting the stage for
renewal, the need to conform to recent provincial initiatives, land use plans,
policy changes, and estimated funding requirements.
Bill Wylie, 148
John Street, representing the Ward One South Thornhill Residents Group,
emphasized the need to protect heritage and the quality of the community, and
questioned the wording of the study with respect to Heritage Designation. Mr.
Wylie supported holding a Public Meeting, and suggested more efforts should be
concentrated on beautification of the area rather than promoting new
development.
Chris Sexton, 13
Eliza Street, reiterated his concerns regarding
the realignment of Thornhill Summit Drive,
as outlined in his correspondence dated April
3, 2006.
Joseph Riccuiti, 8
Eliza Street, referred to his correspondence dated
April 2, 2006, and discussed
his concern for development abutting his property, particularly the building
height of 5 storeys. He requested that public consultation proceed, and that
development plans be available for review. Mr. Riccuiti supported the recommendations
of Heritage Markham, and requested staff respond to his letter.
Robert Armstrong, 9
Eliza Street, spoke of his appreciation for the
character of the Thornhill Heritage District. He questioned statements in the
study regarding buildings without historical designation not being part of
heritage district, and noted the potential impacts of realigning Thornhill
Summit Drive.
Larry Martin, 129
Highland Park Boulevard, endorsed aspects of the
plan, particularly with respect to transit nodes and the emphasis on
landscaping, but encouraged a vision of a
smaller-scale village. Mr. Martin expressed concern for the level of
density and encouraged the protection of the core area between Centre
Street and John Street.
Marion Matthias, 33
Colborne Street stated that Thornhill is part of
the Heritage District, and is the only designated Conservation District Area on
Yonge Street. Ms. Matthias
expressed concern that transit issues have become the main priority, and
requested that lower densities be considered, and that Hydro lines be buried.
Evelin Ellison, 48 Julia Street, expressed concern for
the survival of mature streets on the proposed boulevards.
Staff
responded to comments made, clarifying the definitions of Heritage Districts
and Heritage Designations, and advising that the Heritage District Study is a
separate issue. Staff also reviewed the realignment of Thornhill
Summit Drive, advising that the objective is to
free up additional land to the east. Staff noted that the plans presented are
conceptual, and more detailed planning is required. Staff also discussed tree
preservation, streetscape improvements, the Regional transit way, road widening
and landscaping.
Committee
noted that trees would not be lost along the ‘Art Walk’. Discussions included
the long process of this study and the extensive public consultation involved,
the complications caused by the transit system, Heritage issues, realistic
building heights, and the benefits to be realized in the creation of a real
village. Committee discussed the cooperative venture with Vaughan
and requested information regarding formal arrangements.
A motion
for a further Public Information Meeting to be held prior to the Statutory
Public meeting, was lost.
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
presentation by Mark Reid of Urban Strategies Inc., Consultants, regarding the
Thornhill Yonge Street Study, be received;
And that
the deputations by Bill Wylie, Chris Sexton, Joseph Riccuiti, Robert Armstrong,
Larry Martin, Marion Matthias, and Evelin Ellison with concerns regarding the
Thornhill Yonge Street Study, be received;
And that
the report entitled “Recommendation Report:
Thornhill Yonge Street Study and Draft Amendments to the Markham
Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan (OPA1), File
SD 03 106647” be received;
And that
the recommendations of Heritage Markham concerning the Thornhill Yonge Street
Study, attached as Appendix A, be received;
And that
Urban Strategies Inc.’s final report entitled “Thornhill Yonge Street Study,
2005: A Framework for Renewal,
Reinvestment and Community Building”, distributed under separate cover, be
endorsed as the basis for draft amendments to the Official Plan and Secondary
Plan subject to clarification and revisions arising
from the Public Meeting, and subject to the following clarifications
and revisions recommended by staff:
- That the option of height bonusing
up to a maximum of one or two additional storeys in the Mid-Rise Street
Related Mixed Use area (identified as the Heritage
Main Street I designation in the draft
Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix A) would be within an overall
maximum height restriction of 5 storeys;
- That in order to ensure that the
new 3-5 storey development is complementary to the character of the
heritage area, that within the parameters of the Study’s proposed Built
Form Guidelines, new mid-rise development be compatible with the basic
tenets of traditional historical commercial architecture typically found in
an older downtown setting.
- That in reviewing public realm streetscape
improvement on Yonge Street within the study area, consideration will also
be given to including the public realm areas on Yonge Street outside of
the study area, but within the heritage conservation district to ensure
design consistency throughout the heritage district; and,
- That all loose streetscape furnishings and fixed
street furniture and lighting (including transit/bus shelters and kiosk)
be reflective of and complementary to the heritage character of the area;
- That balconies shall not be permitted along the Yonge
Street frontage within the Thornhill Heritage
Conservation District.
And that a Public Meeting be scheduled to consider the staff-initiated
amendments to the Markham Official Plan and the Thornhill Secondary Plan (PD
3-1), attached as Appendix B;
And that the Thornhill
Yonge Street Corridor be designated as a Community Improvement Project Area;
And that the draft by-law
to designate the Thornhill Yonge Street Corridor as a Community Improvement
Project Area, attached as Appendix C, be brought forward to Council, concurrent
with the proposed amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan (PD 3-1).
CARRIED
8. 594607 ONTARIO LTD. (MICHAEL
DELLI-BENEDETTI)
34-34A WASHINGTON ST., MARKHAM
VILLAGE
HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA 05
017696) (10.5)
Report 1 2 3 4 5 A B
Staff provided an update
regarding the application by 594607 Ontario Limited, the revised site plan, and
the status of the neighbours’ concerns.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Development
Services Commission Report dated April 4, 2006 entitled “Recommendation Report
– Zoning Amendment – Zoning Use Category, 34-34a Washington Street, Markham
Village Heritage Conservation District, 594607 Ontario Ltd. (Michael
Delli-Benedetti), ZA 05 017696” be received;
And that the proposed
amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
9. CORNELL
ADVISORY GROUP – TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)
Report Attach
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the Terms of Reference for the Cornell Advisory Group, attached as
Appendix ‘A’ to this report (dated April 4, 2006) be adopted and that staff, in
consultation with the Ward Councillor, be authorized to recruit prospective
members for the Advisory Group in accordance with the Terms of Reference.
CARRIED
10. 1606096
ONTARIO LIMITED, 78 & 90 LEE AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT 12 SINGLE-DETACHED
LOTS
AND RELATED APPLICATIONS FOR
SEVERANCE AND
MINOR VARIANCES 19TM-05013 (ZA
05 013080, SU 05 013073) (10.5, 10.7)
Report 1 A B
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the staff report
entitled: “1606096 Ontario Limited. Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit 12 single-detached lots at 78
& 90 Lee Avenue (ZA
05 013080, SU 05 013073) and related applications for severance and minor
variances” be received;
And that the minutes of the Milliken Mills
Subcommittee meeting held on January 30, 2006, be adopted;
And that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to
execute the attached Minutes of Settlement for submission to the Ontario
Municipal Board.
CARRIED
11. BOX
GROVE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL REVIEW (5.5)
Report 1 2
Committee directed that the
wording be amended with respect to Local Improvements.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the report entitled “Box
Grove Sanitary Sewer System- Functional Review” be received;
And that Asset Management 2006
Capital Budget be amended to include the preliminary design and cost evaluation
for providing a sanitary sewer system in the Hamlet of Box Grove to an upset
limit of $20,000 to be funded from the Waterworks Reserve. This cost will be recovered from the property owners if the project is
to proceed under Local Improvements.
CARRIED
12. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., 7330 MARKHAM ROAD
GROUND SIGN VARIANCE
(05-013949) (2.16.2)
Extract Report 1 2
The application by Forest Bay Homes for a ground sign variance was
deferred at the Development Services Committee meeting held March 7, 2006, to allow
staff and the applicant time to consider alternate signage arrangements.
Staff is recommending that the application be denied.
Corey Leibel, representing the applicant, Forest Bay Homes Ltd.,
requested the Committee approve the application.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the ground sign variance, application # 05-013949, submitted by
Forest Bay Homes Ltd., be denied.
CARRIED
13. ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE
FUNDING ADVOCACY (13.2,
13.13.2)
Committee discussed the potential impacts on the Town of Markham
of the Rouge Park Alliance allocating 20% of their budget for advocacy
purposes. Although the Town can direct how Markham’s
portion of the money is spent, the 20% can be drawn from other funding sources,
and the only way to reduce the impact is to withdraw Markham’s
funding.
A motion to defer this matter and request that Rouge Park Alliance
representatives speak to the Committee, was lost.
Moved by: Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor
D. Horchik
That the correspondence
dated March 13, 2006, from the Rouge Park Alliance, advising the Town of
Markham of their advocacy funding initiative, and requesting endorsement from
the Town, be received;
And that the Rouge Park Alliance be advised
that the Town of Markham’s annual funding is not to be
used for advocacy funding initiatives;
And that the Town’s $25,000 funding to the Rouge Park Alliance from the
2006 budget not be provided unless the advocacy funding policy is changed.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by Development Services Committee on April 4, 2006:
14. MARKHAM CENTRE – DOWNTOWN MARKHAM
PHASE I, REMINGTON GROUP
APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT (10.5)
Rudy Buczolits of the Remington Group and
representatives of Quadrangle Architects, gave a presentation on the development
of Markham Centre, Phase I, a high-density, mixed-use, transit-supportive
community, providing an alternative to urban sprawl. They provided details of
the first precinct of the residential development located on the north of
Simcoe Promenade, with the ‘Rouge Bijou’ building as the gateway feature. The
presentation included a review of the master plan and benchmark components, landscape
plans, performance standards, conceptual designs, and building materials
including the use of green roofs.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the presentation by Rudy Buczolits of the
Remington Group and representatives of Quadrangle Architects, regarding Markham
Centre Phase I development, be received.
CARRIED
15. GENERIC REGULATIONS, TRCA (13.13.2)
Lori
Nelson and Carolyn Woodland of the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority made a presentation regarding the changes to
the Conservation Authorities Act (Ontario Regulation 97/04), which ensures that
the regulations of Conservation Authorities are consistent across the Province,
as well as with the Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statements. They
outlined the TRCA conformity exercise, revised mapping and proposed amendments,
and advised that a Public Information Meeting had been held in Markham
in January, 2006. The updated TRCA regulations will be submitted to the Ministry
of Natural Resources for approval and it is anticipated they will be adopted by
May, 2006.
Staff
advised that an update report will be presented to the Committee in the future.
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
presentation by Lori Nelson and Carolyn Woodland of the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority regarding generic regulations, be received.
CARRIED
16. MARKHAM WATERCOURSE EROSION
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (5.7)
Presentation
Dave
Monder of Aquafor Beech Ltd., Consultants, gave a presentation on the
background and findings of the watercourse erosion review, and discussed restoration
and implementation plans.
The study
identified the top 30 ranked remediation sites in Markham,
with cost estimates of approximately $10 million over five years. A Public
Information Meeting is scheduled on or about April 26, 2006, and a final report to the Committee with
updated cost estimates for Development Charges, is anticipated in May or June,
2006.
Committee
discussed reforestation, damage from wildlife, stormwater management strategies,
the use of more permeable materials, and the need for a financial model for the
five-year plan.
Committee
directed that the Town Solicitor provide information regarding implications and
liability with respect to the Town performing erosion remediation on private
property, at an in-camera session prior to the Public Information Meeting
scheduled on or about April
26, 2006.
Moved by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
staff presentation regarding Markham
watercourse erosion implementation plan, be received;
And that the Town
Solicitor report back to the Committee at an in-camera session prior to the
Public Information Session scheduled on or about April 26, 2006, with respect to implications and liability for the Town performing
erosion remediation on private property.
CARRIED
17. DEVELOPMENT
CHARGES UPDATE (7.11)
Staff gave a presentation on the background and
findings of the Development Charges update, intended to reflect current project
cost estimates and fees. Meetings will be held between Markham
staff and the UDI working group during April and May, and the draft by-laws
will be presented to Council and the Developers Round Table in May or June,
followed by a Public meeting, and enactment of the new by-laws in the fall of
2006.
Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the staff presentation regarding Development
Charges, be received.
CARRIED
18. UPDATE OF THE SECONDARY PLAN
FOR THE CORNELL COMMUNITY –
CORNELL CENTRE LAND USE/BUILT
FORM,
IMPLMENTATION AND ADVISORY
GROUP (10.3)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the staff presentation with respect to an update
on the Secondary Plan for the Cornell Community, be deferred to
a future meeting.
CARRIED
19. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented
with service awards:
Timothy Lambe, Manager,
Policy and Research, Planning and Development – 20 years
John Ferrara, Engineering
Technologist, Development Engineering – 15 years
Carlo Macchiusi, Waterworks
Accounts and Claims, Coordinator, IMS – 10 years
Meegan Garnto, CARe
Training Coordinator, Contact Centre – 10 years
Barbara Cribbett,
Treasurer, Financial Services – 5 years
Mona Nazif, Manager,
HR-Client Services - 5 years
Kenneth Gunn, Team Leader
Licensing, By-law Enforcement – 5 years
Klaus Wendland, Driver
Trainer, Supplies and Services – 5 years
Catherine Conrad, Town
Solicitor, Legal Services – 3 years
John Ryerson, Manager, Art Gallery – 3 years
Sugunkumar Rao, Manager,
Technology, ITS – 3 years
The Committee welcomed Brian
Lee, a new staff member in the Engineering Department.
20. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 8, 2006 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting
held March 8, 2006,
be received for information.
CARRIED
21. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- March 8, 2006 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory
Committee meeting held March
8, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
22. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 15, 2006 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee
meeting held March 15,
2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
23. PACLANG
HOLDINGS INC., TAN-MARK HOLDINGS LTD.
MARK TAN DEVELOPMENT INC. AND
CONDOR PROPERTIES
BETWEEN YONGE STREET AND THE
GO RAIL LINE
IN LANGSTAFF, THORNHILL
SECONDARY PLAN AREA
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (OP-06-105663) (10.3)
Report 1 2 3 4 5
Christopher
J. Tzekas of Weir Foulds, representing York Region Rapid Transit Corporation,
was in attendance to discuss Transit issues relating to the subject property.
Committee
resolved in-camera to discuss property matters.
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IN
CAMERA
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by:
Councillor D. Horchik
That the Development
Services Committee recess in-camera at 1:35 p.m. to discuss property matters.
CARRIED
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the Committee rise from in-camera at 1:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the deputation by Christopher J.
Tzekas of WeirFoulds, representing York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, with
comments regarding the proposal by Paclang Holdings Inc.,
Tan-Mark Holdings Ltd., Mark Tan Development Inc. and Condor Properties Ltd. in
the Langstaff Area, be received;
And
that the report entitled “Preliminary Report – Application by Paclang
Holdings Inc., Tan-Mark Holdings Ltd., Mark Tan Development Inc. and Condor
Properties Ltd. for an Official Plan Amendment to permit medium and
high-density residential uses, retail, office commercial and hotel uses in the
Langstaff Area between Yonge Street and the GO Rail Line (File OP 06 105663)”
be received;
And
that the application be referred back to staff for consideration within the
context of the Langstaff Land Use Study;
And
that staff call
a Public Meeting once the application has been considered in the context of the
Study and the concerns/issues identified in this report have been addressed to
staff’s satisfaction.
CARRIED
24. 2022662
ONTARIO INC. (DILAWRI GROUP)
7 AND 13 MAIN ST, UNIONVILLE
AND PARTS 30 AND 31 ON PLAN
65R-25652
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT ADDITIONAL
PARKING FOR THE EXISTING MARKHAM
HONDA AND
MARKVILLE FORD DEALERSHIPS (ZA
05 027696, SC 05 027709)
(10.5,
10.6)
Report 1 2 3 4
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the staff report entitled: “Preliminary Report: 2022662 Ontario Inc. Application to amend the zoning by-law to
permit additional parking for the existing Markham Honda and Markville Ford
dealerships, 7 & 13 Main Street Unionville and Parts 30 & 31 on Plan
65R-25652, (ZA 05 027709) be received;
And that
a Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning amendment application (ZA 05
027709) submitted by 2022662 Ontario
Inc.
CARRIED
25. MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE PARKING
REGULATIONS (2.17)
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Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the report entitled “Main Street
Unionville Parking Regulations” dated April 4, 2006 be received;
And that the pilot project be
considered a success and that the parking regulations on Main Street Unionville
as set out in By-law 2005-182 continue to be enforced.
CARRIED
26. BRIAN RYAN, COPY OF SUBMISSION TO
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAUGHAN
REGARDING THE YONGE STREET
STUDY (10.8)
Correspondence
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the
correspondence dated January 27, 2006, from Brian Ryan, a member of the Society
for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill, and the Thornhill Village Festival
and Parade Committee, with respect to a submission to the Council of the City
of Vaughan requesting further public consultation regarding the Young Street
Study, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
27. CITY OF VAUGHAN, RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
REGARDING THE THORNHILL YONGE
STREET STUDY (10.8)
Correspondence
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the correspondence dated March 24, 2006, from the
City of Vaughan with respect to the resolution for Item 1, Report No. 12
regarding the Thornhill Yonge Street Study, directing that discussions be
initiated with the Town of Markham and the Region of York respecting the
implementation and associated cost-sharing of the Thornhill Yonge Street
Streetscape Improvement Program, be received.
CARRIED
28. THORNHILL YONGE STREET STUDY
CORRESPONDENCE FROM JOE
RICCIUTI (10.3, 10.5)
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the correspondence
dated April 2, 2006,
from Joe Ricciuti, with concerns regarding the Thornhill Yonge Street Study, be
received.
CARRIED
29. THORNHILL YONGE STREET STUDY
CORRESPONDENCE FROM
CHRISTOPHER SEXTON (10.3, 10.5)
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the correspondence
dated April 3, 2006, from Christopher Sexton, 15 Eliza Street, with concerns
regarding changes to Summit Drive, with respect to the Thornhill Yonge Street
Study, be received.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
|
Regrets
|
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
S, Bordone, Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban
Design
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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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
Declared
30. HUNSTER CORPORATION, 107-111 GLEN CAMERON
ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT PROFESSIONAL AND
BUSINESS OFFICES (ZA 05 023385)
(10.5, 10.6)
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The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 05 023385,
submitted by Hunster Corporation to permit professional and business offices at
107-111 Glen Cameron Road.
Committee was advised that 100
notices were mailed on March 15, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on March 10, 2006. Committee received one written
submission from Ms. E. Ellison, President of the Ward One South Thornhill
Residents Inc., with concerns.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and outstanding issues,
such as the parking shortfall, on-site landscaping, and the proposed easterly
driveway which would require an encroachment agreement over the boulevard.
Richard Librach of Richard
Librach Architect Inc., representing the applicant, Hunster Corporation,
responded to comments and made a brief presentation. Mr. Librach provided
letters of support from neighbouring property owners at 107, 115, 117, 119, Morgan Avenue and 101-105 Glen Cameron Road. Committee viewed elevations and proposed
building materials and suggested the siding portion be changed to stucco or an
alternate material.
Committee expressed concern
for the parking calculations, traffic patterns, and safety issues relating to
the access. Staff suggested that if a medical office is prohibited, the parking
shortfall may be resolved. Mr. Librach advised that the building must be as
large as possible to be viable, and the easterly access is required to make the
parking lot work. Committee suggested a parking structure may eliminate the need
for the easterly access and the parking shortfall. It was noted that the intersection
will be signalized.
Committee indicated
appreciation that the subject property is being improved, and that the
neighbourhood will benefit from the redevelopment.
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Regional Councillor
J. Heath
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
That the written submission
from Ms. E. Ellison, President of the Ward One South Thornhill Residents Inc.,
with concerns for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 05 023385,
submitted by Hunster Corporation to permit professional and business offices at
107-111 Glen Cameron Road, be received;
And that the letters of support
from neighbouring property owners at 107, 115, 117, 119, Morgan Avenue and 101-105 Glen Cameron Road, with respect to the proposal for 107-111 Glen Cameron Road, be received;
And that the report from the Development
Services Commission dated February 21, 2006 entitled “Application for Zoning
By-law Amendment to Permit Professional and Business Offices at 107-111 Glen Cameron Road” be received;
And that the record of the
Public Meeting held on April 4, 2006, with respect to the proposed
amendment to By-law 2237, as amended, be received;
And that the application be referred back to staff for a report evaluating
the proposal.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:45 p.m.