DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2002-12-03
Meeting No. 1
PART
A -
11:00 a.m. - Canada Room
PART
B -
1:00 p.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
A. Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
J. Mascarin, Acting Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director
of Planning
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy &
Research
R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
D. Clark, Town Architect
R. Blake, Senior Project
Coordinator
J. Bosomworth, Senior Project
Coordinator
E. Valente, Supervisor, Zoning
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
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
Item 7, the proposed development by Peter Young at the southwest corner of Gable
Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard, by nature of representing the property
owner to the south of the subject property, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
Item 20, the confidential property matter, and withdrew from the meeting for
the duration of the In-camera session.
1. CITY
OF TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN (13.5.2)
Staff made a presentation regarding
the proposed City of Toronto Official Plan, a three-year project resulting from
the City of Toronto amalgamation. The plan incorporates general principles for
21 secondary plans and site-specific policies, and includes strong policies
linking transportation and land uses. Staff have participated in the process,
and commented through York Region. The Plan will be submitted to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs for approval.
Committee directed that staff report
to Council on December 10, 2002, with respect to specific transportation
studies undertaken, and that if inadequate, comments be made to the City of
Toronto. Committee discussed the roles of Toronto and York Region with respect
to affordable housing.
In response to discussions regarding
the need to update Markham's Official Plan, staff advised that a comprehensive
review was last done in 1976, however, some policies such as Transportation
Links and Avenues have been updated. It was emphasized that the balance between
the policies is an important principle.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation regarding
the City of Toronto Official Plan be received.
And that staff report to Council
on December 10, 2002, with respect to specific transportation studies
undertaken, and that if inadequate, comments be made to the City of Toronto.
2. GREENSBOROUGH
DEVELOPERS' GROUP
LAND ACQUISITION FOR EXTENSION
OF CASTELMORE AVE. (8.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Greensborough Developers’ Group, on behalf of the Town, be
authorized to proceed with the acquisition of the lands required from the
owners of Blocks 3 and 4, Plan 65M-2505 for the purpose of extending
Castlemore Avenue across the GO Transit Stouffville Rail Line;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a crossing
agreement with GO Transit to allow for the construction
of the Castlemore Avenue extension and a municipal watermain across the GO Transit Stouffville Rail
Line;
And that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amendment to the
Greensborough Developers’ Group Credit Agreement, dated November 6, 2001, to
facilitate the extension of Castlemore Avenue across the GO Transit Stouffville Rail Line;
And that
the Castlemore Avenue crossing be added to the Operations and Asset Managment
Department’s inventory of at-grade crossings to be maintained by the Town,
following completion of construction, to the satisfaction of the Town and GO
Transit;
And that
staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider an amendment (if required) to the zoning by-law to address any zoning
non-conformities that may be created on adjoining properties as a result of the
land acquisition for the Castlemore Avenue extension;
And
further that a by-law to change the name of the northern portion of Anderson
Avenue to Castlemore Avenue be prepared for consideration by Council once the
schedule for construction of the Castlemore Avenue extension has been
finalized, and that notice of Council’s intent be given in the Markham
Economist and Sun for four successive weeks.
3. BIRCH
HOMES, 19 LEMSFORD DRIVE
LOT 35, REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3453, ROUGE NORTH COMMUNITY
OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING (OPA.02-111206 AND ZA.02-111210)
(10.3, 10.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report
dated December 3, 2002 entitled, “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 Official
Plan Amendment application OPA.02-111206 submitted by Birch Homes to permit the
severance of Lot 35, Registered Plan 65M-3453, be approved and the draft
Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated
December 3, 2002, be adopted without further notice;
And that rezoning
application ZA.02-111206 submitted by Birch Homes to permit the severance of
Lot 35, Registered Plan 65M-3453, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law
attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated December 3, 2002, be enacted
without further notice.
4. READ EASTERN CAPITAL (OFFSHORE) CANADA
INC
NORTHWEST CORNER OF MIDDLEFIELD ROAD & DENISON STREET
REQUEST FOR STREET NAME APPROVAL (FILE NO. SC 01 114301)(10.14)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the following street names submitted by Read Eastern Capital Offshore (Canada)
Inc. for use on private condominium roads for a proposed mixed-use residential
and commercial development located at the northwest corner of Middlefield Road
and Denison Street be approved:
- Red
Sea Way
- Kuba
Way
5. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF
RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3202, 65M-3203, 65M-3235, 65M-3236,
65M-3294, 65M-3295, 65M-3226, 65M-3180 & 65M-3190) (10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3202, 65M-3203,
65M-3235, 65M-3236, 65M-3294, 65M-3295, 65M-3226, 65M-3180 and 65M-3190, be
accepted;
And
that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to
establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public
highway of the Town of Markham;
And
that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating
and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the
Town’s system;
And
that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future
operating budgets;
And
that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including
compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And
that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by
including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to the streets indicated,
be approved;
And
that the bylaw to amend Schedule 1 of the Parking By-law # 336-88, by including
no parking on the streets indicated be approved;
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from
the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director
of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.
6. EAST
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, DEVELOPMENT PHASING PLAN (10.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Planning and Engineering Departments’ report dated December 3, 2002, entitled “Recommendation
Report: East Cathedral Community,
Development Phasing Plan” be approved;
And that
the East Cathedral Community Development Phasing Plan, dated September 2002,
completed by KLM Planning Partners Inc, Stantec Consulting Ltd. and Entra
Consultants, and attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated December 3,
2002, be approved;
And that
the Commissioner of Development Services be authorized to approve modifications
to the East Cathedral Community Development Phasing Plan, provided they are in
keeping with the intent of the Plan;
And that
Council be kept apprised of any modifications to the Development Phasing Plan
that would have a significant effect on the overall delivery or allocation of
services, roads or facilities, or the timing of approval of development;
And that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Phasing Agreement
with the East Cathedral Community developers group, outlining the phasing
requirements and associated implementation measures.
7. 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)
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the proposed development by Peter Young at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue
and William Berczy Boulevard, by nature of representing the owner of property
to the south of the subject property, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Staff reviewed that at the Public Meeting held November 19,
2002, Committee directed staff to bring this item to the December 3, 2002
Development Services Committee Meeting, if a resolution of the road pattern
issue could not be resolved by the stakeholders.
Mr. Sean Gosnell, representing the applicant, Peter Young,
advised the Committee that Mr. Young is willing to incorporate Block 8 into his
development, if a reasonable and fair purchase price can be reached. He
suggested the parcel be conveyed to the Town, then transferred to Mr. Young,
who would pay the costs.
Mr. Adam Brown, representing the developer of property to
the south, Kindwin Markham Ltd., reviewed the history of development of the Kindwin
property, advising that in his opinion, it is inappropriate for the Town to be
involved in negotiations between two property owners, and to cause a delay in
registration of his client's development.
Committee received legal and planning advice from staff.
Staff noted Mr. Young had declined the Town's offer of an expropriation
agreement. In response to Committee's enquiry, Mr. Gosnell could not provide
assurances that his client would not appeal an amendment of the Kindwin Plan of
Subdivision, to the OMB.
Regional Councillors B. O'Donnell
and F. Scarpitti offered to meet with staff, the Town Solicitor, and both
parties, to try and negotiate a settlement prior to this matter coming before
Council on December 10, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff presentation
regarding applications by Peter Young for Zoning Amendment and Plan of
Subdivision Approval at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy
Boulevard in Berczy Village Community, be received;
And that the
conditions of draft approval, approved in August 1998, for the Kindwin Markham
Ltd. (formerly Tri-Lag Corporation Ltd.), Plan of Subdivision 19TM-97003 be
amended to delete the fifth bullet in condition 1.1 and replace it with the
following:
- That
Block 8 be labelled ‘Reserve Block’
- That the
north-south road at the north west corner of the lands be deleted and
incorporated into Block 8.
And that the
following new condition of draft approval be added:
Block 8 is to be set aside
as a ‘Reserve Block’ on the final plan of subdivision to be registered. The subdivision agreement shall provide that
the future use of Block 8 will be determined in conjunction with the approval
of future development on the adjacent lands to the north.
And that notice
of the change to conditions of draft approval be issued in accordance with
section 51(45) of the Planning Act.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting
held December 10, 2002, subsequent to a meeting between all property owners,
staff, and Regional Councillors O'Donnell and Scarpitti, to read as follows:
A. That the
staff presentation be received;
B. And that the
conditions of draft approval, approved in August 1998, for the Kindwin Markham
Ltd. (formerly Tri-Lag Corporation Ltd.), Plan of Subdivision 19TM-97003 be
amended to delete the fifth bullet in condition 1.1 and replace it with the
following:
- That
Block 8 be labeled ‘Future Use’
- That
the north-south road at the north west corner of the lands be deleted and
incorporated into Block 8.
C. And that the following new condition of
draft approval be added:
Block 8 is to be set aside
as a ‘Future Use’ on the final plan of subdivision to be
registered. The subdivision agreement
shall provide that the future use of Block 8 will be determined in conjunction
with the approval of future development on the adjacent lands to the north.
D. And that no notice of the change
to conditions of draft approval be issued in accordance with section 51(47)
of the Planning Act.
8. THE ROBERT MILROY JR. HOUSE, 7960 STEELES AVENUE
THE ROBERT MILROY HOUSE, 7111 REESOR ROAD
THE JOSEPH LAPP HOUSE, 7181 REESOR ROAD
THE DAVID LAPP HOUSE, 7927 REESOR ROAD
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT(16.11.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Heritage Markham’s recommendation to designate the
Robert Milroy Jr. House at 7960 Steeles Avenue, the Robert Milroy House at 7111
Reesor Road, The Joseph Lapp House at 7181 Reesor Road and the David Lapp House
at 7927 Reesor Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be
approved;
And that the
Clerks Department be authorized to:
·
publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to
Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and,
·
prepare the Designation By-law for these properties.
And that Town staff be authorized
to enter into a heritage conservation easement with the Toronto Catholic
Cemeteries to ensure protection of the Robert Milroy House;
And that in the event that the
owner agrees to enter into heritage conservation easements with the Town for
the three remaining residences on the property prior to any approval of the
site plan control application for the Toronto Catholic Cemetery lands (where
Town staff will be recommending heritage easement agreements as a condition of
approval), Town staff are authorized to enter into heritage easement agreements
with the owner to ensure protection of the heritage buildings.
9. THE JOSEPHUS REESOR HOUSE AND
THE JOSEPHUS REESOR TENANT HOUSE
7447 AND 7449 9TH LINE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT(16.11.3)
This item had been
deferred from the November 5, 2002 Development Services Committee meeting, at
the applicant's request.
Committee had before
it correspondence dated December 2, 2002, from Roy Mason, KLM Planning,
representing the owners of 7447 and 7449 9th Line, with comments.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence
dated December 2, 2002, from Roy Mason, KLM Planning, representing the owners
of 7447 and 7449 9th Line, be received;
And that Heritage
Markham's recommendation to designate the Josphus Reesor House and the Josephus
Reesor Tenant House at 7447 and 7449 9th Line under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks
Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council's Notice of
Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the
Act; and
- prepare the Designation By-law for this
property.
10. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION
HERITAGE DISTRICT - 26 CHURCH LANE, THORNHILL (10.0, 16.11.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That, as
recommended by Heritage Markham, the application for demolition of the Sir
Robert Watson-Watt House at 26 Church Lane be denied.
11. WATER ALLOCATION -
REQUIREMENTS TO 2006 (5.3)
Staff highlighted key points from the
report, and reviewed the Town's water reserves and guidelines for future
allocations. The Developers Roundtable has been updated on this issue.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
joint Engineering and Planning Department’s report entitled “Water Allocation –
Requirements to 2006”, be received for information;
And that
existing water allocation to the following Secondary Plans be reassigned to
Town reserves from:
- Swan Lake (65 units),
- Kennedy Road/Denison (72
Units),
- South Unionville (127 Units),
- Langstaff (237 Units),
- Angus Glen (241 Units).
And that
further allocation from Town reserves be in accordance with guidelines outlined
in this report and assigned at Council’s sole discretion.
And
that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate further water
allocation at its sole discretion.
And
that staff update Committee biannually on the status of development, Regional
water supply and available water allocation.
12. WATER ALLOCATION
POLICY (5.3)
Mr. Jim Kirk, representing Times
Group/Leitchcroft, discussed the complexities of financing, and requested
consideration be given to allowing pre-sales, if guarantees are provided that
occupancy will not occur until water allocation is available.
Mr. Steve Upton, representing Tridel,
requested reconsideration be given when appropriate progress is made by the
Region.
Staff advised that the recommendation
is for a lenient position, and that reconsideration can be given if the Region
progresses faster than anticipated with provision of water. Committee discussed
whether it is feasible to re-assign industrial/commercial/institutional
allocations, in order to accelerate appropriate developments, and if a
disclaimer clause should be included in Agreements. Staff advised that warranty
clauses are being built into future development agreements.
RECOMMENDATION:
That deputations by
Mr. Jim Kirk, representing Times Group/Leitchcroft, and Mr. Steve Upton,
representing Tridel, with respect to water allocation policies, be received;
And that the joint Engineering / Planning
Department Report, entitled “Water Allocation Policy”, be received;
And that, in situations where sanitary or
water infrastructure and supply will be available within two years, draft plan
approval may be granted at the discretion of Council, subject to the following:
a)
a holding “H” symbol shall be appended to the zoning
until water servicing capacity is confirmed;
b)
an agreement shall be registered on title between
the developer and the Town whereby the developer agrees to prohibit pre-selling
of lots until the holding symbol is lifted;
c)
a phasing agreement shall be established; and,
d)
the developer shall be required to acknowledge in
writing that it shall save harmless the Town from any claim or action as a
result of water service not being available when anticipated;
And that, in situations where water supply
will not be available for two years or more, a two-step approach to issuing
Draft Plan Approval may be adopted at the discretion of Council, whereby
Council would endorse a complete set of conditions of Draft Approval and
instruct or delegate staff (on a project specific basis) to issue Notice of
Draft Approval only when confirmation of servicing capacity is received;
And that, staff bring forward a by-law
authorizing the Commissioner of Development Services, in consultation with the
Director of Engineering, to grant final draft plan approval (where authorized
by Council under the two-step approach) once water servicing capacity issues
are satisfactorily addressed for any given development;
And that for multiple unit residential
projects proceeding by site plan approval/plan of condominium, that the
applicable conditions of approval/water allocation and implementing agreements include clauses to obtain a commitment from the applicant
to not pre-sell units beyond assigned
water allocation, and that the implementing zoning by-laws include “hold”
provisions related to water allocation restrictions;
And that this revised policy be reviewed on a
twice yearly basis as part of staff’s bi-annual Water Allocation Update report;
And further that, the Region of York be
advised accordingly;
And further that staff report back
to Committee within 2 months, on any available options, and the impacts, of
fast-tracking high density developments along major corridors for water
allocation; and on a prioritisation process.
13. UNIONVILLE
LAND USE AND PARKING STUDY (10.8)
Committee had before it the Main
Street Unionville Land Use and Parking Study - Final Report, and correspondence
from Richard Talbot, President of Unionville Villagers Association, advising
the UVA is in agreement with the recommendations of the report.
Grandfathering issues were discussed.
Staff was asked to look into what other tools might be used to restrict
restaurant floor space other than requiring rezoning for restaurants; and
whether there are any viable tools that would encourage retail uses. Staff was
also asked to review and to review if lease/purchase of vacant back yards could
be incorporated into the parking supply solution, and how this option should be
approached; and to keep Parking Authority principles in mind.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence from Richard
Talbot, President of Unionville Villagers Association, regarding the Main
Street Unionville Land Use and Parking Study - Final Report, be received;
And that the Main Street Unionville
Land Use and Parking Study Final Report from Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited,
dated November 15, 2002, be received and endorsed;
And that staff be directed to
include consideration of parking supply options identified as "Existing
Recycling Depot" and "Municipal Lands West of Main, North of
Carlton" on Page 54 of the Final Report, and review the intent and wording
of the grandfathering exemption;
And that a public meeting be held to consider the Official Plan
Amendment and Secondary Plan for the Unionville Core Area (Appendix ‘A’), the
proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended to implement the
provisions of the Secondary Plan (Appendix ‘B’), and the proposed amendment to
By-law 28-97, as amended (the Town’s Parking By-law);
And that staff be directed to develop for Council’s consideration, a new
by-law to allow the acceptance of cash-in-lieu of parking within the Heritage
Main Street zone of the Unionville Core Area with appropriate guidelines, and
to establish a levy at a rate which would discourage its misuse;
And that Interim Control By-law 2002-20 be extended for an additional
six months to August 7, 2003 to allow the necessary land use and zoning
documents to be adopted by Council and complete the notification and appeal
process (if there are no appeals Council could repeal the Interim Control
By-law before August 7, 2003);
And that the members of the Unionville Core Area Community Advisory
Committee be thanked for their contribution to the project.
14. AMENDMENTS
TO SIGN BY-LAW (2.16)
The Committee had before it correspondence from Peter K.
MacLeod, and from Richard Talbot, advising of concerns with respect to the Sign
By-law for the Town of Markham.
Committee discussed several areas of concern: the sign
by-law should be a Town By-law, not a Regional one; enforcement/staffing is a
key issue; the size of election signs; provisions for real estate, A-frame, and
overnight-restricted signs; corner issues; Heritage District issues; and
publicizing license expiries. Staff responded to comments.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence from Peter K. MacLeod, and from
Richard Talbot, advising of concerns with respect to the Sign By-law for the
Town of Markham, be received;
And that the issues raised be referred to a Subcommittee
for review, and a recommendation be brought back to Development Services
Committee;
And that Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti and Councillors
S. Daurio, J. Virgilio, J. Heath, and A. Chiu, be appointed to the Sign By-law
Review Subcommittee;
And that a Public Meeting be held in the evening, to
allow members of the public to attend.
15. MORNINGSIDE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
PILOT PROJECT - PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (5.0)
Staff advised that most of the
Ministry guidelines have been exceeded, and that Markham
continues to be a leader in
environmental and stormwater matters. The Report will be forwarded
to appropriate agencies.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Engineering Department report entitled
“Morningside Storm Water Management Pilot Project - Performance Assessment” be
received, and be forwarded to TRCA and Rouge Park Alliance;
And that the Engineering Department pursue with
the TRCA, and the Ministry of Environment
(MOE) the recommendations of the Performance Assessment and current MOE
criteria/standards for the design of Stormwater Management Facilities.
16. EAST
MARKHAM STRATEGIC REVIEW COMMITTEE
COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS
(16.24)
Committee directed staff to attempt
to schedule meetings so that all members of the Subcommittee are able to
attend.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Regional Councillors T. Wong
and B. O'Donnell, and Councillors G. McKelvey and J. Heath be appointed to the
East Markham Strategic Review Committee.
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Other matters considered by development Services Committee
on December 3, 2002:
17. MARKHAM CENTRE, INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
PROPOSAL (10.8.1)
The Committee had before it correspondence
dated November 22, 2002, from Kimberly Beckman of Davies Howe Partners,
regarding financial considerations for Markham Centre. A recommendation will be
provided to Council on December 10, 2002. Ms. Beckman gave an overview of the
possible approaches to innovative infrastructure finances and some of the
legislative provisions available. Discussions included the initiatives already
underway, such as the Parking Authority Study and Pilot Tax Incentive Zone.
Areas of concern are Urban Landscape
and Structures Parking, due to prohibitive costs involved. The private sector
cannot viably absorb the costs, therefore, Markham must take a leadership role
in obtaining support from all levels of government, particularly for the use of
Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Markham has been working with the Smart Growth
Secretariat, and is a prominent example in Ontario.
Committee directed staff to provide
information regarding the involvement of the Province to date, at the Council
meeting scheduled for December 10, 2002, and also directed staff to work on
preparing a business case to identify alternative revenues and benefits to the
governments, and to provide more information on parking costs, and financial
implications and impacts to the Town of Markham.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Ms. Kimberly
Beckman of Davies Howe Partners, regarding financial considerations for Markham
Centre, and correspondence dated November 22, 2002, be received.
18. UNIONVILLE LAND USE AND PARKING STUDY
(10.8)
Staff made a
presentation regarding the Unionville Land Use and Parking Study, reviewing the
issues raised by the community, the study findings, and staff's
recommendations. The next step will be to hold a Public Meeting.
Committee supported
maintaining in excess of 50% of the total at-grade facades facing Main Street
in retail use, and discussed concerns for: removing existing restaurant rights;
that the by-law not be too restrictive; and that the definitions of restaurant
and pub be clearly defined.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff
presentation regarding the Unionville Land Use and Parking Study, be received.
And that
appreciation be conveyed to Regan Hutcheson and staff, and to Marshall Macklin
Monahan, Consultants, for their work in the Unionville Land Use and Parking
Study.
19. 16th AVENUE SEWER (5.5)
Staff provided an
update with respect to the 16th Avenue sewer, advising of the public
meetings that have taken place, and of the Committee formed by the Region to
address concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff update
regarding the 16th Avenue sewer be received.
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The Committee recessed In-camera at
12: 45 p.m. to discuss a confidential property matter.
The Committee rose from In-camera at
1:10 and reported.
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20. CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY MATTER
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to
the confidential property matter, and withdrew from the meeting for the
duration of the In-camera session.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the correspondence relating to
the confidential property matter be received;
And that the staff presentation
regarding the confidential property matter be received.
21. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 13, 2002 (16.11)
Committee had before it correspondence from Ms. Martha A.
Mingay of Mingay & Vereshchak, representing the owners of 9767 Kennedy
Road, with respect to the Heritage assessment of the subject property (Item #
16 on the Heritage Markham Committee minutes dated November 13, 2002).
Ms. Mingay was in attendance to clarify to the Committee
information that, in her opinion, is misleading, to state an objection to the
change in ranking to a 'Group 1', and to request that the Committee remain
flexible in this matter. Committee advised that the property is protected,
regardless of the ranking, which is a very complex process. Staff reviewed the
purpose and process of Heritage assessments and agreed to review the matter
with Ms. Mingay.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation and correspondence from Ms. Martha A.
Mingay of Mingay & Vereshchak, representing the owners of 9767 Kennedy
Road, regarding the Heritage designation of the subject property (Item 16 on
the Heritage Markham Committee Minutes, dated November 13, 2002) be received.
And that the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting, held November 13, 2002, be received.
22. MARANDER
MONTESSORI SCHOOL, 5906 16TH AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING
(OP 02 116664, ZA 02 116670)
(10.3, 10.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the application submitted by Marander Montessori School for an
official plan amendment and implementing zoning by-law for 5906 16th
Avenue.
23. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 10, 2002 (10.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report
on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of October 31, 2002 to
November 10, 2002” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance
with the route outlined in the report.
24. RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (REMINGTON)
PART LOTS 8 & 9, CON. 5, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR MARKHAM CENTRE
(SU.01-113921, ZA.01-0113929) (10.5, 10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be held to consider applications
submitted by Ruland
Properties Inc. (Remington) to permit the development of the downtown core for
Markham Centre.
And
that staff be directed to place an advertisement in the local newspaper
to provide notice of the public meeting.
25. THORNHILL VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
PROPOSAL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE
LANGSTAFF AREA OF THORNHILL (10.0,
10,7)
Mr. Dale Bolton, representing the
Vineyard Christian Fellowship, outlined the proposal for an affordable housing
complex to house approximately 70 people, at the northeast corner of Young
Street and Langstaff Road. Mr. Bolton discussed similar projects undertaken by
the Fellowship, and the advantages of this particular site. He advised that he
does not anticipate any problems with acquisition of the land.
Committee discussed issues relating
to noise and vibration from the railway corridor; traffic; proximity to
amenities; appropriateness of land use; and the importance of providing
affordable housing. Staff noted a study of the Langstaff area is slated for
2003.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
report entitled “Thornhill Vineyard Christian Fellowship’s proposal for
affordable housing in the Langstaff area of Thornhill” be received and
referred to a Part A session of the Development Services Committee, in January,
2003.
26. REPEAL OF DECISION PERMITTING DEMOLITION
OF A
HERITAGE HOME - 26 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE (10.0, 16.11.3)
Committee
had before it correspondence dated December 3, 2002, from Mr. John Wannop,
owner of 26 Albert Street, requesting consideration of this matter be deferred
so that he may prepare a response to the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
correspondence dated December 3, 2002, from Mr. John Wannop, owner of 26 Albert
Street, requesting consideration of this matter be deferred, be received;
And that
consideration of the repeal of decision permitting demolition of a Heritage
Home at 26 Albert Street, Markham Village, be deferred to the next meeting of
the Development Services Committee, at the request of the owner.
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
27. YORK
REGION, OCTOBER 23, 2002 (13.4)
"Fiscal
Policy and Growth Management in York Region" -
receive
28. YORK
REGION, NOVEMBER 22, 2002 (13.4)
"Tax
Incentive Zones"
- receive
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of
Development Services
V. Shuttleworth, Acting Director
of Planning
A. Mukherjee Manager,
Transportation and Engineering
R. Blake, Senior Project
Coordinator
J. Bosomworth, Senior Project
Coordinator
D. Wylie, Senior Planner
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.
29. WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY PHASE 3/4
- WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC 19TM-02008,
(SU 02
113757, ZA 02 113879),
- DANVEST WISMER INVESTMENTS LTD/DOVCOM REALTY INC
19TM-02009 (SU
02 114206, ZA 02 114202),
- BRAWLEY MANOR CORPORATION 19TM-02010
(SU 02
115478, ZA 02 115483),
- THE BRIDGE/16TH & MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LIMITED 19TM-02011
(SU 02
115896, ZA 02 115894)
- IBRANS DEVELOPMENT LTD. 19TM-02012 (SU 02 116539, ZA 02 116538)
APPROVAL OF DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION & REZONINGS (10.5, 10.7)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider approval of Draft Plans of
Subdivision and Rezoning applications in Wismer Commons Community Phase 3/4
Wismer Markham Developments Inc
19TM-02008 (SU 02 113757, ZA 02 113879),
Danvest Wismer Investments.
Ltd/Dovcom Realty Inc 19TM-02009 (SU 02 114206, ZA 02
114202), Brawley Manor Corporation 19TM-02010 (SU
02 115478, ZA 02 115483),
The Bridge/16th &
McCowan Holdings Limited 19TM-02011 (SU 02 115896, ZA
02 115894), and Ibrans Development Ltd. 19TM-02012 (SU 02 116539, ZA 02 116538).
Committee was advised that 450
notices were mailed on November 13, 2002, and public meeting signs were posted
on November 11, 2002. There was one written submission received from John A.R.
Dawson of McCarthy Tetrault, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of Major
Mark Holdings Limited, expressing concerns.
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the
location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject properties.
Committee had no concerns, and there were no comments from
the audience with respect to these applications.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report from the
Development Services Commission dated November 5, 2002, entitled "Wismer
Markham Developments Inc.
19TM-02008, Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd/Dovcom Realty Inc. 19TM-02009,
Brawley Manor Corporation 19TM-02010, The Bridge/16th & McCowan
Holdings Limited 19TM-02011, and Ibrans Development Ltd. 19TM-02012,
Applications for Draft Approval and Implementing Rezoning for Draft Plans of
Subdivision", be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 3, 2002, with respect to
the proposed plan of subdivision and the amendments to By-laws 304-87 and
177-96. as amended be received;
And
further that the application be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendations.
30. THE
TOWNHOMES OF THORNHILL VILLAGE INC.
THORNHILL SQUARE, JOHN STREET
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT TOWNHOUSES
AND APARTMENT UNITS (ZA 02
111342) (10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider zoning by-law amendment application,
File ZA 02 111342, submitted by the Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc., to
permit townhouses and apartment units at Thornhill Square, John Street.
Committee was advised that 1550
notices were mailed on November 13, 2002, and a public meeting sign was posted
on November 8, 2002. There were two written submissions received from:
1. Vincy
Mak, 51 Gordon Way, in objection
2. Father
William Burns, St. Luke's Catholic Church, submitting comments
Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the
location, surrounding uses, and proposed residential use of the subject
property in addition to permitted retail and office uses. Staff reviewed
previous proposals for this property, and the new Urban Design Policies adopted
in 2002 to facilitate development of the site. The proposal includes a slight
reduction in the parking supply for the commercial use. The access road will be
a through-road, but traffic-calming measures will be incorporated. Technical
studies are still being prepared.
Rev. William T. Burns, of St. Luke's Catholic Church,
reviewed his written submission with requests to meet the needs of St. Luke's.
He noted the applicant's traffic consultant had been very cooperative, but
there are still detailed engineering and legal issues to be resolved, with
respect to: final design and registered agreements; shared parking agreement;
easements; pedestrian/disabled access; urban design; construction phasing; and
truck access
The
following members of the public provided comments of concerns:
1. Ms. Arna Beloff, 5 Porterfield Crescent
2. Mr. Arnold Silverman, 7805 Bayview
Avenue, # 205
3. Mrs. Firouzeh Nourbakhsh, 7805 Bayview
Avenue, # 1313
4. Mr. Mike Houseley, 194 Bayview Fairways
Drive
5. Ms. Evelin Ellison, 48 Julia Street
Their
concerns included traffic congestion along John Street, Green Lane, Porterfield
Crescent, and at intersections, which is already compromised by the school
located on Porterfield Crescent and a condominium development at Bayview Avenue
and Steeles Avenue. Concerns were also expressed regarding the impact on the
view from existing apartments, the provision of green space, and whether the
proposed units will be for rent or sale.
Mr.
Harry Kohn of Rosebud Homes, representing the applicant, The Townhomes of
Thornhill Village, Inc., advised that the residential units are designed for
1.2 to 1.8 people per unit, and that the condo units would not be for rent. Mr.
Kohn advised the applicant and consultants have been working with Father Burns,
and he expects resolution of the issues in the near future. Mr. Kohn also
advised that hydro and servicing capacity is more than adequate; the traffic
impact will amount to a maximum of 1 to 2 % increase in traffic; and all
technical issues will meet the Town's requirements.
In
response to public and Committee questions, staff discussed the traffic study,
impacts, and infiltration; water allocation; public access to the central park;
parking supply; and comparative impacts for existing permitted uses. Staff
advised that the proposed buildings will be a maximum of 9 stories in height,
the same or less than existing buildings.
Committee
noted that through-traffic and infiltration issues must be resolved, and
requested that elevation drawings for the office building be provided; that
provision of bicycle lockers be considered; and that the applicant be
approached regarding affordable housing issues.
RECOMMENDATION:
That correspondence from Vincy Mak, 51 Gordon
Way, in objection; and from Father William Burns, St. Luke's Catholic Church,
submitting comments regarding the zoning by-law amendment application, File ZA 02 111342, submitted by the
Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc., for Thornhill Square, John Street, be
received;
And
that the deputations by Ms. Arna Beloff, Mr. Arnold Silverman, Mrs. Firouzeh
Nourbakhsh, Mr. Mike Houseley, and Ms. Evelin Ellison, regarding concerns for
the proposal; and by Mr. Harry Kohn of Rosebud Homes, representing the
applicant, be received;
And
that the Development Services Commission Report dated September 10, 2002,
entitled "Application by The Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc. for
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit medium and high density residential on the
Thornhill Square property, 300 John Street (File No. ZA 02 111342)" be
received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 3, 2002 with respect to
the application by The Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc. to amend By-law
1767, as amended, to permit medium and high density residential development on
the Thornhill Square property, 300 John Street, be received.
And
that the applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval be
referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.
ADJOURNMENT