JUNE
16, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 21
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
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
C. Jay, Senior Planner Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster
in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Daniel Eastman, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years
Therese Miller, Alarm Room Operator, Fire & Emergency Services, 25
years
Todd Bailey, Group Leader, Operations, 20 years
Karen Carlin, Aquatic Coordinator, Milliken Mills Pool, Recreation
Services, 20 years
Phil Chapman, Jr., Facility Operator II, Angus Glen C.C., Recreation
Services, 20 years
John Hoover, Operations Supervisor, Roads, Operations, 20 years
Eric Leung, Engineering Technologist, Engineering, 20 years
Shelley Marshall, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Don McLellan, Operations Working Supervisor, Operations, 20 years
Louie Tsatsanis, Operations, Working Supervisor, Operations, 20 years
Kevin Wells, Truck Driver, Operations, 20 years
Elizabeth Wimmer, Senior Planner, Urban Design, Planning & Urban
Design, 15 years
James Bingham, Working Supervisor, Operations, 10 years
Sheila Fockler, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 10 years
Tony Lombardi, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 10 years
Patrick Fry, Truck Driver, Operations, 5 years
Ryan O'Reilly, Gardener, Operations, 5 years
Rafael Saa, Building Inspector I, Building Standards, 5 years
Andrea Carpenter, Program Coordinator, Markham Museum, Culture, 3 years
Victor Chen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Adam Grant, Fire Prevention/Public Education Officer, Fire &
Emergency Services, 3 years
Karen Harvey, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Timothy Johnson, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Bradley Lamport, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Martin Matthiessen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Brad Roberts, Zoning Examiner, Building Standards, 3 years
Anna Rose, Manager, Community Relations, Communications & Community
Relations, 3 years
Jason Scovell, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services,
3 years
Marc Van Loon, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Kerry Wakefield, Pool Supervisor, Angus Glen, Recreation Services, 3
years
Susan Watts, Seniors' Coordinator, Recreation Services, 3 years
Keith Woodcock, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 2, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held June 2, 2009,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- June 2, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 2, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. SPECIAL
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
- June 2, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Special Development Services Committee meeting, held June 2, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 20, 2009 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held May
20, 2009,
be received.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 13, 2009 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Markham Public
Art Advisory Committee meeting held May 13, 2009, be received;
CARRIED
7. MARKHAM
CENTRE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 12, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the
Markham Centre Sub-Committee meeting held May 12,
2009, be
received.
CARRIED
8. COMMERCIAL
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE
DISTRICTS 2009 (16.11, 7.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled “Commercial
Façade Improvement Grant Program for Heritage Districts 2009” be received; and,
2) That the applications for the Commercial
Façade Improvement Grant Program be approved provided that the applicants
comply with the eligibility requirements of the program; and,
3) That the requested grant of $2,388.75 to
install a new ground sign in front of 71 Markham
Main St. N. conforming to the provisions for Special Sign Districts contained
in the Sign By-law be approved subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary
approvals and entering into a Grant Agreement with the Town; and,
4) That the requested grant of $3,953.00 to
replace the existing palladian window at 7 Washington St. be approved subject
to the design being revised to replicate the original outline and details of
the original window as seen in an archival photograph, and the applicant
obtaining the necessary approvals and entering into a Grant Agreement with the
Town; and,
5) That the maximum grant for non-heritage
buildings of $10,000.00 be approved to fund storefront improvements to 170 Main
St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary approvals and
entering into a Grant Agreement with the Town; and,
6) That the maximum grant for non-heritage
buildings of $10,000.00 be approved to fund storefront improvements to 4496
Highway 7, Unionville subject to the applicant removing illegal window signage,
painting the stucco cladding in an approved heritage colour, removing the
existing fluorescent light fixtures from the top edge of the roof to install
more appropriate gooseneck lighting, installing awnings on the storefront
windows, obtaining the necessary approvals, and entering into a Grant Agreement
with the Town; and,
7) That Council authorizes the Mayor and
Clerk to enter into Façade Easement Agreements with the owners of 170 Main St.
and 4496 Highway 7 Unionville and any other documents required to give effect
thereto, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor; and,
8) That Council agrees to waive the eligibility criteria
pertaining to the timing of the initiation of the following projects: the sign
for 71 Main St. N. and 170 Main St. Unionville; and,
9) That the grants be funded through the
Development Services Planning Capital Project 6633 (Heritage Façade
Improvement/Replacement Program); and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 29,
2009 TO APRIL 29, 2009 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That Committee receive the report entitled
“Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of February 29, 2009 to April 29, 2009” 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. 2009
SECOND QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That
Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for
the second quarter of 2009, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the June
16th, 2009 staff report.
CARRIED
11. REQUEST
FOR DEMOLITION
60 ROUGE STREET, MARKHAM
(FILE: 09 115007) (16.11.3)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That Council endorse the demolition of the dwelling at 60
Rouge Street 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.
**Note: At
the June 23, 2009 Council
meeting the above resolution was amended as follows:
Moved by Regional Councillor G.
Landon
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That
Council deny the demolition of the dwelling
at 60 Rouge Street located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District.
CARRIED
12. AGS
CONSULTANTS LTD.
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT TEMPORARY OUTDOOR
STORAGE
OF NEW VEHICLES AT 11 AND 17
ESSEX AVENUE.
(ZA. 08-128290) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Committee inquired about the number of trees that
have been removed from this property.
Staff advised that they will follow up with the estimated number of
trees removed and suggested that this issue be discussed at the future Public
Meeting.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the
report dated June 16, 2009, entitled “AGS Consultants Ltd. Zoning By-law
Amendment application to permit temporary outdoor storage of new vehicles at 11
and 17 Essex Avenue (ZA 08-128290)”, be received; and,
2) That a
public meeting be held to consider the application submitted by AGS Consultants
Limited for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit temporary outdoor storage of
new vehicles at 11 and 17 Essex Avenue; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
13. INFORMATION
REPORT
LASSETER DEVELOPMENT INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
TO PERMIT A
250 TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AT
THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE AND MCCOWAN ROAD
WITHIN THE BERCZY VILLAGE
SECONDARY PLAN AREA
(ZA 08 107108 & SU 09
115161) (10.5 & 10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the
information report dated June
16, 2009, entitled “Lasseter Developments Inc. Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and
Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a 250 townhouse development at the
southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road within the Berczy
Village Secondary Plan Area (ZA 08 107108 & SU 09 115161) be received as
background to the Public Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2009.
CARRIED
14. DELPARK
HOMES (BONDBROOKE) LTD.
2 HAVELOCK GATE, SOUTH OF 14TH
AVENUE,
EAST OF MARKHAM ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
(OP 09 113033, ZA 09 113040
& SC 09 113042) (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)
Report Attachment
The Ward Councillor inquired why this application is
back at Committee for consideration when there have already been Community
Information Meetings and a statutory Public Meeting held in 2006 and 2007. Staff advised that there have been
considerable changes made to the applications and that this report is
recommending that a Public Meeting be held to obtain public input on the new
proposal.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Preliminary
Report, Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd., 2 Havelock Gate, south of 14th Avenue,
east of Markham Road, Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law
Amendment, and Site Plan Approval, File No’s.:OP 09 113033, ZA 09 113040 &
SC 09 113042”, dated June 16, 2009 be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider
the applications submitted by Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd. for Official Plan
(OP 09 113033) and Zoning By-law (ZA 09 113040) Amendments to permit a four (4)
storey apartment building at 2 Havelock Gate; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. TOWN
INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS &
STRUCTURES IN ALL
RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE TOWN
OF MARKHAM (10.5, 10.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report dated June 16, 2009, entitled, “Town initiated
Zoning By-law Amendment Relating to Development Standards for Accessory
Buildings & Structures in all Residential Zones in the Town of Markham”, be
received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be scheduled,
following a workshop with Members of Council, for the purpose of giving the
public an opportunity to understand and make representation in respect of the
proposed by-law amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. ANAGNI
HOMES LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND GRADE RELATED TOWNHOUSES
AT THE
NORTH WEST CORNER OF EDWARD
JEFFREYS AVENUE
AND MARKHAM ROAD (HIGHWAY 48) (ZA
09-115049) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report dated June 16, 2009 entitled “Preliminary
Report, Anagni Homes Limited, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit
a mixed use residential development and grade related townhouses at the north
west corner of Edward Jeffreys Avenue and Markham Road (Highway 48), File
Number ZA 09-115049” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. BENTLEY
STREET AT AMBER STREET
PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Bentley
Street at Amber Street Parking Prohibition”, be
received; and,
2) That Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188
be amended to prohibit parking on both sides of Bentley Street, from a point 40
metres west of Amber Street to a point 40 metres east of Amber Street; and,
3) That Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188
be amended to prohibit parking on both sides of Amber Street, from Bentley
Street to a point 40 metres south thereof; and,
4) That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate
signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department
account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,
5) That the Parking Control Department be
directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and
further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. 16TH
AVENUE AT CACHET WOODS COURT
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS (5.12.1)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “16th
Avenue at Cachet Woods Court Traffic Control
Signals” be received; and,
2) That the York Region Transportation and
Works Department be requested to install permanent traffic control signals at
the subject location, at a cost of $120,000, funded through the Town of
Markham Engineering Department account #083-5350-8472-005; and,
3) That the York Region Transportation and Works Department
reimburse the Town the full cost of the traffic signal installation upon the
intersection meeting the technical warrants for traffic signals; and,
4) That
the York Region Transportation and Works Department be directed to maintain the
traffic signals at a cost of $4,000 per year, funded through the Town of
Markham Operations Department operating budget account #700-505-5308, until
such time that the intersection meets technical warrants for traffic signals;
and,
5) That
subject to installation, the Operations Department traffic signal operating
budget account #700-505-5308 be increased by $4,000 starting in 2010 to cover
the cost of maintenance until such time as the Region of York assumes full
responsibility for maintenance; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
19. TOWN
OF MARKHAM STREETSCAPE MANUAL (10.0)
Report Appendix
A
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services summarized
the purpose of the proposed manual and advised that it is also part of the
Mayor’s Trees for Tomorrow initiative. He thanked Catherine Jay of the Urban Design
group for leading this initiative.
The Committee stated that it is a great initiative and
thanked staff for putting the manual together.
There were brief discussions regarding the life span
of existing trees.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the Town of Markham
Streetscape Manual, dated June 2009, be received and
endorsed; and,
2) That the design guidelines, technical guidelines, technical
details and selected species list included in the Streetscape Manual be used in
the evaluation of development applications and rights-of-way tree planting
within the Town; and,
3) That the Streetscape Manual be integrated and coordinated with
other Town policies, regulations, and design guidelines as appropriate; and,
4) That staff continue to inform and educate staff, developers,
consultants and residents on the application of the Streetscape Manual; and,
5) That staff may revise the Streetscape Manual from time to time
as necessary; and further,
6) That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to effect
this resolution.
CARRIED
20. EMPLOYMENT
LANDS STRATEGY (PHASE 1) (10.0)
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B
Note: Consultants' Report - Appendix B - Town of
Markham Employment Lands Strategy (Phase 1) available on-line
only.
Ms. Marion Matthias, 33
Colbourne Street, addressed the Committee
regarding the Employment Lands Strategy (Phase 1). She asked what the intensification
percentages are for the Town of Richmond Hill and the City of Vaughan, and
suggested deferring this item to a later date so that the input from the June
22, 2009 Agriculture meeting can be considered.
Staff advised that the intensification percentages
established by the Region of York for the Town of Richmond Hill and the City of
Vaughan are approximately between 45 – 48% and that the Town of Markham is
approximately 52 %. These percentages
are required to meet the overall Regional 40% intensification target.
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and
Urban Design, delivered a high level overview presentation with respect to the
Employment Lands Strategy (Phase 1).
There was discussion regarding the lands outside the
current settlement area required to accommodate for future employment and it
was suggested to consider the option of going north. The Committee inquired how the Town might ensure
that these lands identified for future employment will be maintained for
employment uses only. Staff advised that
stronger Provincial, Regional and Municipal policies will ensure that. Staff
confirmed that the Business Corridor policies have been amended to reduce the
amount of permitted retail.
Mr. Tupper Wheatley, Milne Park Conservation
Association, addressed the Committee regarding the Employment Lands Strategy
stating some concerns. He inquired if
this strategy will affect the natural heritage network? Mr. Wheatley believes that current stormwater
management ponds in urban areas are
ineffective and need to be improved. He
inquired if this affects the natural heritage network? He also inquired if the current vacant
employment lands are considered?
Staff advised that the small stream study does advance
techniques to protect the minor water courses that allow more on-site
absorption and to minimize the need for the traditional stormwater solutions.
There was discussion regarding the need for further
public input and more fulsome discussion before endorsing this study. The Committee suggested that a Workshop be
coordinated and the possibility of a tour.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Employment Lands Strategy (Phase 1) study
be deferred to a September 2009 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
21. ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY REVIEW AND
CONSOLIDATION STUDY
FINAL REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS (5.7)
Report Maps Appendix
A Appendix
B Appendix
C
Note: Consultants' Report - Appendix C - Environmental
Policy Review and Consolidation Study Final Report available on-line
only.
Ms. Lilli Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator, delivered
a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Environmental Policy Review and
Consolidation Study.
There was discussion with respect to the
correspondence received. Staff advised
that the existing uses will continue to be permitted and that this study is not
suggesting at this time that any lands will be acquired. The Committee requested that staff respond to
the questions raised in Mr. Jim Robb's written submission.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from Mr. Stephen Wong,
President, The Mandarin Golf and Country Club, Mr. Allan Leibel, Goodmans and
Mr. Jim Robb, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the staff report entitled
Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Study Final Report and
Recommendations, dated June 16, 2009 be received; and,
2) That the Environmental Policy Review and
Consolidation Final Report and Policy Framework be endorsed in principle as the
basis and framework for finalizing the Greenway System and policy directions to
be included in the Town’s Growth Management Strategy for implementation through
the Town’s new Official Plan Review; and,
3) That Staff continue to work with
stakeholders to confirm natural heritage and hydrologic features through the
Official Plan Review including potential site visits where warranted, subject
to the costs for any necessary participation of the Town’s consultants for this
level of detailed site specific review to be the responsibility of the landowner;
and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
22. APPLICATIONS
BY TIMES GROUP CORPORATION
FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
744 APARTMENT UNITS AND 48
TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(TOTAL 792 UNITS) AND SITE
PLAN APPROVAL FOR
432 APARTMENT UNITS AND 24
TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(TOTAL 456 UNITS – PHASE 1) ON
BLOCKS 49 AND 50 PLAN 65M-3226
IN THE LEITCHCROFT COMMUNITY
(ZA 08 129082 AND SC 07127148)
(10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated June
16, 2009, entitled: “Recommendation Report: Applications by Times Group
Corporation for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 744 apartment units and 48
townhouse units (total 792 units) and Site Plan Approval for 432 apartment
units and 24 Townhouse units (total 456 units – Phase 1) on part of Block 49
and Block 50 Plan 65M-3226 in the Leitchcroft Community (Files ZA 08 129082 and
SC 07127148)” be received; and,
2) That Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 08 116428) to amend By-law 177-96, as amended,
submitted by Times Group Corporation to permit 744 apartment units and 48
townhouse units (total 792 units) on part of Block 49 and Block 50 Plan
65M-3226, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as
Appendix B to this report be finalized and enacted; and,
3) That the application for
site plan approval submitted by Times Group Corporation (file SC 07 127148) to
permit 432 apartment units and 24 townhouse units (total 456 units – Phase 1)
on part of Block 49 Plan 65M-3226 in the Leitchcroft Community be endorsed in
principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A,
amended as follows attached to this
report; and,
·
That
consideration be made with respect to the bird friendly guidelines (FLAP)
4) That the Owner agrees not to commence site servicing or
construction activity during the nesting season of the Killdeer bird species
which currently occupies the site, and to seek the input of Toronto Wildlife
Centre and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in determining the timing
of the nesting season and any other appropriate mitigation measures; and,
5) That the owner enter into
an agreement not to pre-sell dwelling units in the Phase II portion of the
development, until servicing allocation has been granted to this phase; and,
6) That site plan approval be
delegated to the Director of Planning
and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a site
plan agreement. Site Plan approval is
issued only when the Director has signed the site plan; and,
7) That Part 5
of the draft reference plan attached as Appendix ‘C’ to this report be declared
surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the
proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council
Meeting on June 23, 2009; and,
8) That a by-law be enacted
at a future Council meeting authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Transfer of Land and other related documents for the completion of the above
conveyances in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the
Town Solicitor; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
23. AMBER
PLAIN INVESTMENT LTD.
EAST OF MCCOWAN ROAD,
ORTH AND SOUTH OF BUR OAK
AVENUE
WISMER
COMMONS COMMUNITY
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU 02 110218 (19TM-02003 –
PHASE 4) AND ZA 08 115916) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report entitled “Recommendation
Report, Amber Plain Investment Ltd., East of McCowan Road, north and south of
Bur Oak Avenue, Wismer Commons Community, Applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision Approval and Implementing Zoning By-law Amendments, SU 02
110218 (19TM-02003 – Phase 4) and ZA 08 115916”, dated June 16, 2009 be
received; and,
2) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02003
- Phase 4 submitted by Amber Plain Investments Ltd., be draft approved
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That
the application submitted by Amber Plain Investments Ltd. to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and
177-76, as amended, be approved and the draft by-laws attached as Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’, be finalized and
enacted without further
notice; and,
4) That servicing allocation for 126 units
(424 pop.) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02003 - Phase 4A from the
total allocation for the Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with
the February 12, 2008 and May 19, 2009 staff reports on servicing allocation; and,
5) That the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to enter into a No Presale Agreement with the Owner of Plan
19TM-02003 (Phase 4A - 126 units) which agreement shall be registered on title,
committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with
anyone, including other developers or builders, for the Phase 4A lands, until York Region has advised in writing
that the expected completion of the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant
expansion project and the YDSS Flow Control Structures project will be within
twelve (12) months; and,
6) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No Presale Agreement with the
Owner of Plan 19TM-02003 (Phase 4B - 245 units) which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of
purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for the Phase 4B lands, until:
i. York Region has advised in writing that the expected completion of
the Southeast Collector Sewer will be within twelve (12) months;
ii. The Council of the Town
of Markham has allocated adequate available water supply and sewage servicing
capacity to the lands; and
iii .The Trustee for the Wismer
Commons Developers’ Group Cost Sharing Agreement has assigned 245 units of
conditional servicing (water and sewer) allocation to the Owner; and,
7) That the Town reserves the right to revoke
or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a
timely manner; and,
8) That the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development; and,
9) That
the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision
processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 211-83, as
amended by By-law 2008-257); and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
24. APPLICATION
FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL
FOR 210 SINGLE DETACHED LOTS
10519 AND 10521 WOODBINE
AVENUE
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
EMK CONSTRUCTION LTD. AND
TREELAWN CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(SU.06-108473 &
ZA.06-108487) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report dated June 16, 2009,
entitled “Recommendation Report: Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and
Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval for 210 single detached lots, 10519 and
10521 Woodbine Avenue - Cathedral Community - EMK Construction Ltd. and
Treelawn Construction Ltd., SU.06-108473 & ZA.06-108487” be received; and,
2) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06007
prepared by Matson, MCConnell Ltd., dated and revised March 17,
2008, be approved subject to conditions of draft plan approval set out in
Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and,
3) That the draft amendments to Zoning
By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended, attached to this report
(Appendices B and C) be finalized and enacted once the No Presale agreements are executed between the owners and the
Town; and,
4) That servicing allocation for 120 units
(403.2 pop.) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-06007 from the total allocation for the
Cathedral Community, assigned
in accordance with the May 19, 2009 report on servicing allocation; and,
5) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
enter into a No Presale Agreement with the Owner of Plan 19TM-06007 (Phase I,
120 units) which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner
not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including
other developers or builders, for the Phase I lands until York Region has
advised in writing that the expected completion of the Duffin Creek Water
Pollution Control Plant expansion project and the YDSS Flow Control Structures
project will be within twelve (12) months; and,
6) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
enter into a No Presale Agreement with the Owner of Plan 19TM-06007 (Phase II, 102 units) which agreement shall be registered on title,
committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with
anyone, including other developers or builders, for the Phase II lands until:
a. i. York
Region has advised in writing that the expected completion of the Southeast
Collector Sewer will be within twelve (12) months;
ii. The
Council of the Town of Markham has allocated adequate available water supply
and sewage servicing capacity to the lands; and,
iii.
The Trustee for
the Cathedral East Landowners Group Cost Sharing Agreement has assigned 102 units of conditional servicing (water and sewer) allocation
to the Owner; and,
7) That the Town reserves the right to revoke
or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a
timely manner; and,
8) That the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development; and,
9) That the Owner provide to the Town the
required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the
Town’s Fee By-law; and,
10) That the draft plan approval for plan of
subdivision 19TM-06007 will lapse after a period of three years commencing on
the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision
agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
25. 2009
MARKHAM SMALL BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE CENTRE MARKETING
PLAN (10.16)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled "Markham Small Business
Enterprise Centre Marketing Plan" be received and endorsed; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
26. MILNE
DAM CONSERVATION AREA
- MULTI-USE PATHWAY (6.3)
Report Att
A Att
B Att
C Att
D Att
E Att
F
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, provided the
Committee with a brief overview of the recommendations outlined in the above
report.
There was brief discussion regarding the existing
bridge and if sidewalks were installed on Drakefield Road and Willowgate Drive
whether they would be maintained through the winter months.
Mr. Tupper Wheatley, Milne Park Conservation
Association, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed multi-use
pathway in the Milne Dam Conservation area stating some concerns. His concerns were: not exceeding a width of 3 metres for the
pathway; limit the amount of crushed limestone used; no need for sidewalks on Willowgate
Drive and Drakefield Road. Mr. Wheatley suggested having as much
boardwalk as possible in Section E. He
also suggested using some of the funding for a bicycle path along Highway 7
between McCowan Road and
Highway 48.
Ms. Maureen
Cowan, 9 Lakevista Avenue, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed
multi-use pathway in the Milne Dam Conservation area stating concerns. Ms. Cowan believes there is no need to top
dress the current pathways and is not in support of having sidewalks installed
on Drakefield Road and Willowgate
Drive. She
would like to know how many people are expected to use this proposed pathway.
Mr. Ted Spence, 150
Ramona Blvd., addressed the Committee with respect
to the proposed multi-use pathway in the Milne Dam Conservation area and spoke
in support. He believes this pathway is
an essential part of an entire valleyland trail and an in park route should be
pursued.
Staff advised that this proposed multi-use trail is
part of an overall Town-wide system. An
overall Master Plan has been prepared with public and committee input. There is no data regarding the amount of
people expected to use it. Staff also
advised that the top dressing of limestone to repair the existing trail and
make it safer for users is a minimal amount of work. Staff clarified that the funds are dedicated
to the pathway only and that a bicycle lane along Highway 7 is not part of the
funding and would be pursued when the Region installs a dedicated transit
corridor.
Councillor Carolina
Moretti thanked the members of the Working Group, staff and
the consultants for all their work. She
also thanked Mr. & Mrs. Tang and Mr. Wheatley for their assistance in the
various site visits. She introduced some
suggested amendments to the recommendations.
The Committee discussed the following issues and/or
concerns related to the proposed multi-use pathway in the Milne Dam
Conservation area:
- Need for a connectivity
route from Milne Lane
to Toogood Pond
- Need for site
specific signage
- Need further
TRCA input for in-park Section E & F
- Limestone vs surface
grass
- Need to
determine both east and west connectivity
- Park
Boundaries
- Fencing
issues around Banfield
- Width of the
pathway
- Boardwalk
issues
- Bridges
(existing and new)
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That the staff report entitled “Milne Dam Conservation Area –
Multi-use Pathway, dated June
16, 2009, be received; and,
2) That the multi-use pathway alignment from McCowan Road to Milne
Lane in the staff report dated June 16,
2009 be amended as follows and endorsed with further review of an in park solution between sections D and G by
staff in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
and that the proposed bridge noted in attachment B be eliminated as an option,
·
Section A – The existing
pathway from McCowan Road
to the works yard parking area is to be 3.0 M width except where special circumstances exist and be top dressed
as required with limestone screenings.
·
Section B - From the works
yard parking area to the existing pathway to the east of this section, a new
limestone screened pathway be constructed to a width of 3 M except
where special circumstances exist.
·
Section C - The existing
limestone screened pathway to be maintained to a maximum
3 M width and that the pathway be graded and top dressed with
limestone screenings as required.
·
Section D – From the existing pedestrian and cycling
bridge located at the east end of the parking area through the gate at the
Milne Creek location a new 3.0M wide limestone screened pathway be constructed.
·
Section E - *deferred to permit further
review of an in park solution between sections D and G by staff in consultation
with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and that the proposed
bridge noted in attachment B be eliminated as an option.
*Note: If Section E section proceeds with an on road
option, Development Services Committee agreed that the following requirements
be included:
- That
the pathway in the area between the opening in the fence, north to Drakefield
Road, be a combination of crushed limestone and an elevated
boardwalk (to the maximum extent possible) in a
width appropriate to the surface type; and,
a) That
the boardwalk include railings; and,
b) That the opening in the fence be widened appropriately to the
width of the path or the fence be eliminate; and,
c) That
the degraded area of the existing pathway between the opening in the fence, north
to Drakefield Road, be re-naturalized; and,
d) That
the location of the existing bridge, between the opening in the fence, north to
Drakefield Road, be re-positioned to the east of its existing position.
·
Section F - deferred to permit further review of an in park solution between
sections D and G by staff in consultation with the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) and that the proposed bridge noted in attachment
B be eliminated as an option.
·
Section G - A 3 metre wide pathway of crushed limestone
to be constructed in the area between Willowgate Drive and
the foot of Milne Lane, as
consistent with the rest of the pathway, with the exception of areas
that would have to be narrowed to accommodate natural features.
·
Section H - Endorsement of
on-road cycling route. This section is to be studied in 2009/2010 as part of a
separate design and approval project from Main St.
Markham to Box Grove; and,
3) That staff consult with the TRCA regarding the final design for
the McCowan Road to Milne Lane alignment particularly Sections E
and F and report back to both Milne Working Group
and Development Services Committee in Fall of 2009 with an update;
and,
4) That the purchase orders for the design consultants (Chisholm,
Fleming and Wardrop) be increased, in accordance with the Expenditure Control
Policy, for additional work related to the design of the multi-use pathway;
and,
5) That the increased purchase orders for design consultants be
funded from Engineering Capital
Account 083-5350-8114-005; and,
6) That sight specific signage be installed
at the entrances of Milne Park and along
the pathway; and,
7) That the Region of York be requested to
construct a separate cycling and pedestrian facility in the boulevard along
Highway 7 between McCowan Road and Markham Main Street – Attachment F to the
staff report dated June 16, 2009 – Purple Line; and,
8) That options be explored to link the
multi-use pathway to the east and west; and further,
9) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
**Note** Council at its June 23, 2009 meeting added the following to the above resolution:
That the Town expand the signed on
road cycling route using the residential road network between Milne Park and Highway
7 – Attachment F to the staff report dated June 16, 2009 – Yellow line
CARRIED
MOTION AS AMENDED DEFERRED TO A SPECIAL EVENING MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
CARRIED
27. PROPOSED
ALL WAY STOP CONTROL
AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF
CARLTON ROAD AND MCKAY
CRESCENT (5.12.3)
Report Attachment
Staff advised that four members of the Working Group
had submitted e-mails this morning not supporting the staff
recommendations. Staff suggested
deferring this item to the June 23, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting
to allow an opportunity to further discuss the issues and/or concerns raised
with the Ward Councillor and Working Group members.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the correspondence from Mr. Ian Munro be
received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Proposed All Way Stop Control at the intersections of Carlton Road and McKay Cresent be deferred to the June 23, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
28. FEDERAL – PROVINCIAL – MUNICIPAL FUNDING
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JUNE 12,
2009 (7.0, 13.0)
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath requested that a brief summary
be forwarded to the General Committee meeting on June 22, 2009 or the Council meeting
on June 23, 2009 regarding
the two items approved by the Federal Government.
29. IN-CAMERA
MATTER (8.0, 6.3)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
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 matter
(1:56 PM):
1) Litigation or Potential Litigation - Berczy
Village and Greensborough Communities,
Parks and Landscape Features - Minutes of Settlement
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (12:59 PM)
CARRIED
30. TIMES
GROUP INC.
(FORMER LONSMOUNT LANDS)
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7,
EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
(SU 07 133313 AND ZA 07
133350) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Philip Ling, Markham Centre Advisory Committee, addressed the
Committee regarding the Times Group Inc. applications for the area located at
the south side of Highway 7 and East of Warden Avenue stating that the Advisory
members have a number of concerns with the applications. Those concerns are outlined in the letter
submitted. The Advisory members are requesting
that the applications be referred back to staff.
There was discussion regarding some of the challenges such as traffic,
proper balance between employment and residential and assurance that the
proposals are in keeping with the ‘big vision’ for Markham Centre.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence from Mr. Philip Ling, Markham Centre Co-chair,
be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.