DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2002-10-08
Meeting No. 16
PART
B -
9:00 a.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
M.F.Turner, Commissioner of
Development Services
J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of
Development Services
V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director
of Planning
D. Clark, Town Architect
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., by nature of representing
the owner, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote
on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR THE HIGHWAY 7
CORRIDOR (10.0, 13.4)
Committee received documents from
York Region, "A Vision for Highway 7" dated June 27, 2002, and
"Update on Fiscal Policy and Growth Management in York Region" dated
October 3, 2002.
Town of Markham staff and John
Waller, Director of Long Range and Strategic Planning for York Region gave a
presentation regarding the Highway 7 Corridor. They reviewed initiatives
affecting development on Highway 7, which is anticipated to evolve into a
multi-purpose, transit supportive urban street. Discussions included the need
to explore innovative implementation approaches, such as rapid transit, and to
develop a comprehensive strategy to address land use, transportation and
financial aspects. Fiscal policies such as the Tax Incentive Zone Pilot Program, were discussed.
Committee expressed support for a coordinated approach to future planning for the
Highway 7 Corridor and
identified concerns for the balancing of GTA and Region-wide issues, and
for possible objections to
intensification from residents. It was agreed that it is important for senior
levels of government to be involved. Mr. Waller summarized that the Region will
continue to coordinate with local municipalities and with the Smart Growth
Panel.
RECOMMENDATION:
That York Region's "A Vision for
Highway 7" dated June 27, 2002, and "Update on Fiscal Policy and
Growth Management in York Region" dated October 3, 2002, be received;
And that the presentation by Town of
Markham staff and John Waller, Director of Long Range and Strategic Planning
for York Region, regarding the Highway 7 Corridor, be received;
And that the Report entitled
“Developing a Strategy for the Highway 7 Corridor”, dated October 8, 2002, be
received, and that Council authorize staff to develop a comprehensive Strategy
for the Highway 7 Corridor in Markham to address land use, transportation and
financial matters as outlined in the Report;
And that the identified
Rapid Transit Corridor Planning Principles be endorsed as a framework for
future decisions by the Town regarding land use, development, transportation,
infrastructure and financial approvals relating to lands and services in the
Highway 7 Corridor;
And that all future reports
to Council or Committees involving such decisions identify the relationship of
the required decisions to the principles framework;
And that staff be authorized to
continue work with the Region of York and York Consortium 2002 to further
develop an understanding of the planning and schedule for required decisions to
implement rapid transit service in the Highway 7 Corridor;
And that staff identify the requirements for an amendment to
the Official Plan to establish land use, transportation and related policies
for the Highway 7 Corridor, reflecting the work with the Region and the
Environmental Assessment Study for the Highway 7 Corridor Transitway;
And that staff, in consultation with the Region and York Consortium 2002,
seek to identify possible senior government financial support and other
financial opportunities relating to the delivery of rapid transit infrastructure
and service and the establishment of development policies/standards supportive
of rapid transit service in the Highway 7 Corridor;
And that requirements for
work/resources in relation to developing a strategy for the Highway 7 Corridor
be incorporated in the 2003 Business Plan and Budget Submissions of Town
Departments, as required;
And further that staff be authorized to submit an
expression of interest to the Province of Ontario to have the Markham
Centre/Highway 7 Corridor area considered as a candidate area for the Tax
Incentive Zone Pilot Program.
2. THE
OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN
REGULATION 140/02 (M1.204)(2.0, 13.2.5)
Committee reviewed
the boundaries for the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, and directed more
precise plans and colour coding be provided for the public information meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff report entitled “Regulation
140/02 - The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan”, dated October 8,
2002, be received and a copy forwarded to the Region of York and Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing;
And that the Oak Ridges Moraine Official Plan Amendment
timelines be endorsed;
And further that a Public Information Meeting be scheduled
before the end of the year to advise landowners of the legislative
requirements.
3. STORM SEWER EXTENSION FROM MARKET
VILLAGE
TO TURFF AVENUE THROUGH 82 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
AND CROSSING OF GO TRANSIT RAIL LINE (5.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Underground Pipe
Crossing Agreement with the Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GO Transit) for
the construction of a storm sewer, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor;
And that the storm sewer be extended through 82 Old Kennedy Road to
service the external drainage area;
And that funds (±$50,000.00) for construction of a portion of
the storm sewer be included in the Engineering Department’s 2003 Capital Budget
to be financed through Development Charges;
And that the Town’s Purchasing By-law 143-2000 be waived and the Director
of Engineering be authorized to negotiate the Town’s share of the storm sewer
extension costs with the owner of 82 Old Kennedy Road, which property owner is
to undertake the construction program;
And further that the oversizing and construction of the sanitary sewer
by the owner of 82 Old Kennedy Road represent that property owner’s
contribution towards the proposed Area Specific Development Charge By-law for
the area, and that no further Area Specific Development Charge contribution be owing for the development at
82 Old Kennedy Road as currently approved (Site Plan file sc. 00-234063). This will be provided for in the site plan
agreement, along with provision that the
owner will not initiate any claim for future compensation through the ASDC for
construction of the sewer, including oversizing.
4. REVIEW
OF MARKHAM FENCE BY-LAW NO. 277-97 (10.0)
Committee had before
it a Memorandum from staff dated October 4, 2002, regarding a motion from the
October 1, 2002 Council meeting with respect to a review of the Markham Fence
By-law no. 277-97. Staff explained a 4-foot high wrought iron fence will be
installed by the Town along the 9th Line, and the purpose of the
proposed by-law amendment is to provide a consistent cap for fences that may be
constructed by property owners in the specific area.
Committee
discussed the importance of notifying property owners of Council's intention.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Memorandum
from Scott Heaslip, dated October 4, 2002, regarding a motion from the October
1, 2002 Council meeting with respect to a review of the Markham Fence By-law
no. 277-97, be received;
And that staff be
directed to prepare the required amendment to Fence By-law 277-97;
And that the affected
residents be notified of Council's intent.
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Other
matters considered by the Development services Committee on October 8, 2002:
5. MARKHAM
CENTRE CONFERENCE DEBRIEFING (10.8.1)
Town staff gave a review of the
Markham Centre Conference, held September 28, 2002.
Dr. David Suzuki's presentation was
well received, and 278 people attended the successful conference, providing
excellent feedback. Results will be correlated, and reported to the Committee
later in the fall.
Committee congratulated staff and the
Advisory Groups on their efforts in holding a very interesting and successful
day.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Town staff
regarding the Markham Centre Conference held September 28, 2002, be received
for information.
6. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 11, 2002 (16.11)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meeting held September 11, 2002, be received for information.
7. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- July 17, 2002, 2002 (16.39)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Main Street
Markham Committee meeting held July 17, 2002, be received for information.
8. MILLIKEN
MILLS SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 24, 2002
MILLIKEN MILLS MAIN STREET URBAN DESIGN STUDY (10.8, 16.17)
Committee
requested that the consultants, Marshall Macklin Monaghan, give a presentation
to the Development Services Committee scheduled for October 22, 2002, regarding
the Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
minutes of the Milliken Mills Subcommittee meeting, held September 24, 2002
regarding the Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study, be received;
And that
staff be directed to report back on implementation/action plans, with input
from landowners, following appropriate Public Meetings.
9. RODEO FINE HOMES INC.
348 STEELES AVENUE EAST AND 2 VALLONCLIFFE ROAD
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT TOWNHOUSES (OP.02-110493, ZA.02-110495)(10.4, 10.5)
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., by nature of representing
the owner, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote
on the question of the approval of such matter.
Committee directed that visitor
parking be reviewed prior to the Public Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application by
Rodeo Fine Homes Inc. for Secondary Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments to Permit
a Block of 10 Townhouses at 348 Steeles Avenue East and 2 Valloncliffe Road,
(OP.02-110493 and ZA.02-110495)” be received;
And that a Public Meeting be held to consider the Secondary
Plan (OP.02-110493) and Rezoning (ZA.02-110495) applications submitted by Rodeo
Fine Homes for a block of 10 Townhouses.
10. PETER YOUNG, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GABLE
AVENUE
AND WILLIAM BERCZY BLVD., BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
ZONING AMENDMENT AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
FOR TOWNHOUSES (SU.02-113256, ZA.02-113250) (10.5, 10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to
seek public comments and consider the applications submitted by Peter Young for
Zoning Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Approval for Draft Plan 19TM-02006 in
the Berczy Village Community.
11. MARKHAM TRAILS, BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
REVISIONS TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING AMENDMENT FOR DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISON 19TM-01008 - PHASE 3 (SU.02-114389, ZA.02-114435)(10.5,
10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the applications (SU.02-114389, ZA.02-114435) submitted by Markham
Trails for Revisions to the Draft Approved Plan and Zoning Amendment for Draft
Plan 19TM-01008.
12. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 31, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 (10.0)
Committee gave direction regarding applications by Woodside II & III Developments Inc., 3075 Highway 7
East. Staff was also directed to review the proposed location of the Boxwood
Public School. Committee questioned the application streamlining process,
and staff advised the process will be reviewed when the six month trial period
is over.
Committee requested a review of stormwater management on the
East Side Chev Olds site, with respect to the car wash operation. Staff advised
they will contact the Committee members with an update on this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of August 31, 2002 to
September 12, 2002” and direct staff to process the planning applications in
accordance with the route outlined in the report, with the exception that
both the Hold removal by-law and site plan applications for Woodside II &
III Developments Inc., 3075 Highway 7 East, require Committee review.
13. SITE
PLAN APPLICATIONS APPROVED
UNDER BY-LAWS 216-93 and 2002-202 (FILE: DM 2001-03)(10.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with Site Plan
Approval Delegation By-laws 216-93 and 2002-202, and additional site specific
delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of
Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved
the following applications:
1. Reg. W. Perkin Ltd. (Zoies Restaurant),
9582 Highway 48 (SC.02-107939)
2. Markham Springs, 21 Heritage Road
(SC.02-108203)
14. SWALLOW'S NEST DEVELOPMENT (ABIDIEN
INC.), HELEN AVENUE SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING AMENDMENTS (SU.02-112285, ZA.02-112249)(10.5, 10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider subdivision application SU.02-112285, zoning amendment application
ZA.02-112249 and any other related applications, submitted by Abidien Inc., to
permit a plan of subdivision consisting of 271 residential units;
And that staff schedule the Public
Meeting when the issues outlined in the October 8, 2002 preliminary report have
been sufficiently addressed by the applicant.
15. NORTH PICKERING LAND EXCHANGE REVIEW PANEL
DRAFT PRINCIPLES (5.15.2, 13.5.2)
The Committee received correspondence
regarding the North Pickering Land Exchange, from David Crombie, Chair of the
North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel, and from Mayor Donald Cousens to
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Committee requested further information
regarding the land exchange process and the impact on Markham, and with respect
to the ORC proposal. A work session is to be held at the next Development
Services Committee meeting, if possible. Staff were also requested to provide
an update regarding the Box Grove MOU presented on June 25, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the correspondence regarding the North
Pickering Land Exchange, from David Crombie, Chair of the North Pickering Land
Exchange Review Panel, dated September 18, 2002, and from Mayor Donald Cousens
to Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated
September 25, 2002, be receivced for information;
And that a Development Services Committee work
session be held to review the North Pickering Land Exchange, with respect to
the process, the impact on Markham, and the ORC proposal.
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Development Services Committee
receive and consents to the disposition of Item Nos. 16 to 17 in the following
manner:
16. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
ITEM # 2, JULY 17, 2002 - RE: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND
STREETSCAPE STUDY (BUMP-OUTS)TERMS OF REFERENCE (5.10, 10.8)
- Receive
and refer to staff
17. IAN
JAMES LORD OF WEIR FOULDS, AUGUST 12, 2002
RE: MADRID DEVELOPMENTS SITE PLAN CONTROL AGREEMENT (10.6)
- Receive and refer to the Environmental
Land Acquisition
Committee
Public
Meeting
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director
of Planning
J. Bosomworth, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
G. McKnight, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
18. GRAYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD., 5928 AND 5958
16TH AVENUE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
A SENIORS RESIDENCE (OP 02 111644, ZA 02 111669) (10.3, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application Files OP 02 111644
and ZA 02 111669, submitted by Graywood Developments Ltd., for Official Plan
and zoning by-law amendments to permit an independent senior residence at 5928
and 5958 16th Avenue.
Committee was advised that 59
notices were mailed on September 18, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted
on September 17, 2002. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, reviewing the plans for the two heritage
buildings on the property, and advising that a concept plan has been submitted,
but a final staff recommendation will not be presented until the applicant
submits a site plan application.
Phyllis Gray, 10921 Jane Street,
Maple, spoke in support of the application.
Peter Grady, representing Graywood
Development Ltd., provided a handout and further details to the Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputations by Phyllis
Gray, 10921 Jane Street, Maple, in support of the application, and by Peter
Grady, representing Graywood Development Ltd., be received;
And that the Planning Department report
dated September 10, 2002 entitled Graywood Developments Ltd., Application for
Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning at 5928 and 5958 16th
Avenue", be received;
And that the record of the Public
Meeting held on October 8, 2002, with respect to the proposed Official Plan
amendment and amendment to By-law 304-87, as amended, be received;
And that the application by Graywood
Developments Ltd. to amend the Official Plan and amend By-law 304-87, as
amended, be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
19. BIRCH
HOMES, 19 LEMSFORD DRIVE
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT A SEVERANCE
(OPA.02111206, ZA.02111210)(10.4, 10.5)
The Chair advised that the subject
of the Public Meeting this date was to consider application Files OPA 02 111206
and ZA 02 111210, submitted by Birch Homes, for Secondary Plan and zoning
by-law amendments to permit a severance at 19 Lemsford Drive.
Committee was advised that 67
notices were mailed on September 18, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted
on September 18, 2002. Committee received correspondence from Sanjay B. Pandit,
24 River Forest Street, Markham, in objection.
Staff gave a
presentation regarding the proposal, explaining the location, surrounding uses,
and the proposed uses of the subject
property.
Committee discussed floodplain
issues and the environmental buffer strip that will be conveyed to public
ownership.
Larry Dekkema of LBD Consulting
Services, representing Birch Homes, reviewed details of the proposal.
There were no comments from the
audience with respect to this application.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence from Sanjay B.
Pandit, 24 River Forest Street, Markham, in objection to the proposed
amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law by Birch Homes, be received;
And that the Development Services
Commission report dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Preliminary Report,
Birch Homes, 19 Lemsford Drive, Lot 35, Registered Plan 65M-3453, Rouge North
Community, OPA.02-111206 and ZA.02-111210" be received;
And that the record of the Public
Meeting held on October 8, 2002, with respect to the proposed amendments to the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 90-81, as amended, be received;
And further that the applications by
Birch Homes for an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 90-81, as
amended, be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
ADJOURNMENT