MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
2007-05-08
Meeting No. 15
All
Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster
PART A
Presentations, Major
Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
I. James,
Senior Planner, Urban Design
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban
N. Surti, Planner
B. Labelle, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:10 a.m. in
the Canada Room with Deputy Mayor J. Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST -None
1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 24, 2007 Part A (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the minutes of
the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held April 24, 2007, 2007,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. HOME DEPOT –
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CASTLEMORE AVENUE
AND HIGHWAY 48 (10.6)
Presentation
Mr. N. Surti, Planner presented an overview of the Master Plan
at the southwest corner of Castlemore Avenue
and Highway 48. It was noted that three development scenarios were proposed for
the area and that staff has worked with the applicant to create a site plan
that will fit into one of these. It was also noted that the frontage onto Highway
48 has been reserved for future development. Committee stated that a desirable
streetscape is important.
Mr. McKay, Consultant, on behalf of the applicant, presented
concept plans and elevation drawings for the proposed Home Depot in the area.
Committee queried whether the applicant has considered environmental features
such as permeable paving or LEED certification. There was discussion as to
appropriate lighting and how to mitigate the impact on nearby residential
areas. Additional tree planting in the parking area was also suggested.
Committee noted the importance of ensuring that the development integrates with
the surrounding residential areas.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentations
from Mr. N. Surti, Planner and Mr.
McKay, Consultant, on behalf of the applicant, regarding Home Depot –
southwest corner of Castlemore Avenue and Highway 48, be received.
CARRIED
3. RICE
GROUP (404 NORTH EMPLOYMENT) (10.0)
Committee was advised that a public meeting regarding the
development application by the Rice Group will be held in June 2007.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Mayor Scarpitti
That the presentation by the Rice Commercial Group on May 8,
2007, for a new industrial and office development, north of Elgin Mills Road,
west of Woodbine Avenue, municipally known as 11258 Woodbine Avenue, in the
Highway 404 North Planning District, be received;
And that a Public meeting be held to consider the zoning
by-law amendment application submitted by the Rice Commercial Group to permit a
new industrial office development, north of Elgin Mills Road, west of Woodbine
Avenue, municipally known as 11258 Woodbine Avenue, in the Highway 404 North
Planning District;
And further that staff be directed to prepare a preliminary
report to Development Services Committee to be received prior to the Public
Meeting.
CARRIED
4. TIMES MARKHAM CENTRE
(MAJESTIC COURT CONDOMINIUM)
REVISED PROJECT PLANS AND PROPOSED PUBLIC PARK (10.20)
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
5. UPDATE
ON DRAFT TREE BY-LAW (5.7)
Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning,
presented an overview of the draft tree by-law. It was noted that staff expect
that one additional full-time employee will be required to administer the
by-law and education elements of the program.
There was considerable discussion surrounding the proposed
two-tier system wherein urban areas will be required to preserve trees in
excess of 12” in diameter and other areas such as hamlets and heritage
districts will be required to preserve trees in excess of 8” in diameter. It
was suggested that it might be more appropriate to have one standard across the
Town.
Staff noted that a further public meeting will be convened
in order to gather additional input on the subject.
Ms. M. Matthias, local resident, spoke in favour of the
two-tier system.
Ms. E. Ellison, local resident, spoke in favour of a tree
preservation program and an education program.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
presentation from Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning
providing an update on the draft Tree By-law, be received;
And that
staff hold a public meeting in June, 2007 to present two (2) options for tree
preservation regulations in the Town of Markham: one that introduces different
standards for preservation within urban areas than in other areas, and one that
introduces a single standard for tree preservation throughout the Town.
CARRIED
6. UPDATE
ON THE ANGUS GLEN MASTER PLAN (10.0)
Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning,
presented three (3) concepts for a park within the Angus Glen Master Plan. It
was noted that one (1) soccer field has been approved.
Committee requested that the temporary parking areas should
be clearly marked as such and that the future parking structure be outlined on
concept plans. Other suggestions included a trail into the woodlot and that
concept plans should show alternate land use once the temporary parking lots
are removed. Committee agreed that Concept A is not a preferred option.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That the
presentation from Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning
providing an update on the Angus Glen Master Plan, be received;
And that
a public information meeting be held to present options B and C as concepts for
the development of the park area within the Angus Glen Master Plan.
CARRIED
7. PLACES
TO GROW SUMMIT – MAY 17, 2007 (10.0)
Attachment
Mr. J. Baird, Commissioner, Development Services, presented
a list of the key messages that Markham
might raise at the Places to Grow Summit on May 17, 2007. It was noted that the
Mayor will be speaking at the Summit
and that the Regional Councillors and three other Councillors will also be
present.
There was general discussion surrounding the key messages
and Committee suggested some additional points such as provincial leadership in
integrated transit systems and a request to bring the Toronto Transit
Commission under the control of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority.
There was also a suggestion that municipalities should aim to reach the 40%
intensification targets sooner than they are required.
It was suggested that Council attendees each concentrate on
a small number of issues.
Committee noted that intensification will not be possible
without the required infrastructure being in place.
There was brief discussion regarding York Region growth
plans. Staff advised they are working closely with the Region and that Regional
staff will be presenting to Development Services Committee in May and June,
2007.
Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the presentation from Mr. J. Baird, Commissioner,
Development Services, regarding the Places to Grow Summit – May 17, 2007, be
received.
CARRIED
8. LEED
CERTIFICATION (10.0)
Staff advised that there will be a
presentation on the details and criteria of the LEED Certification Program in
the fall of 2007.
9. OPA
5 TOUR (10.0)
The Committee suggested that it might
be valuable to tour the new communities in OPA 5, such as Cornell and Wismer,
in order to examine what has been successful and what lessons might be learned.
10. MAKE
IT HAPPEN TASK FORCE
TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)
Staff agreed to present the Make it Happen Task Force draft
Terms of Reference to a future meeting of Development Services Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The
Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 12:00 p.m.