APRIL
12, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 12
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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John Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
Geoff Day, Planner
Scott Heaslip, Senior Planner
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Robert Tadmore, Coordinator
of Geomatics/GIS Advocate
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee
Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber with
Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Carolina Moretti disclosed
an interest with respect to Item # 14 (in-camera item # 3, related to a
proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality), by
reason of her son owning adjacent property; she left the room during the discussion and did
not take part in the discussion of this matter.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 29, 2011, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held March 29,
2011, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 9, 2011 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held March 9, 2011, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
3. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 23, 2011 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held March 23, 2011, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
4. 2011
FIRST QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Alan Ho
That Development Services Committee receive the updated street name
reserve list for the first
quarter of 2011, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the April 12th,
2011 staff report.
CARRIED
5. REQUEST FOR
STREET NAME CHANGE
(LALI VIJ DRIVE) (10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the Town of Markham not approve
the request to rename Highgate Drive to Lali Vij Drive; and,
2) That Development Services Committee consider other commemorative
options as outlined in the report; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. REQUEST FOR
STREET NAME CHANGE
(LALI VIJ DRIVE) (10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by:
Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded
by: Councillor Valerie Burke
That a request
for deputation regarding the Request for Street Name Change (Lali Vij Drive) be
approved.
CARRIED
Mr.
Sameer Thaver requested consideration of an option to re-name High Gate Park to
“Lali Vij Park” as it is located close to the family home, or to place the name
“Lali Vij” on the street name reserve list. The Committee did not support
changing the park name, but indicated it would support placing the name on the
reserve list for a future street name or park name. Mr. Thaver accepted the
suggestion.
Moved by:
Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded
by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That the
deputation by Mr. Sameer Thaver regarding the Request for Street Name Change
(Lali Vij Drive) be received; and
2)
That the
name “Lali Vij” be added to the reserve list for a future street or park name;
and further,
3)
That Staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
7. GREAT
ELDIN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
9560 HIGHWAY 48
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
REZONING APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT
HIGH DENSITY MIXED-USE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND TOWNHOUSES
(SU 11 109000 & ZA 11
108999) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Great Eldin
Developments Ltd., 9560 Highway 48, Draft plan of subdivision and rezoning
applications to permit high density mixed-use residential development and
townhouses. File Nos. SU 11 109000 &
ZA 11 10899,” dated April 12, 2011, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
submitted by Great Eldin Developments Ltd. For draft plan of subdivision and
rezoning to permit high density mixed-use residential development and
townhouses at 9560 Highway 48; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. ST.
MARY AND ST. SAMUEL
THE CONFESSOR COPTIC ORTHODOX
CHURCH
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND
ACCESSORY
USES AT 9377 AND 9389 MCCOWAN
ROAD
(ZA 10 131982 & SC 10
131983) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, St. Mary and St.
Samuel The Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church, Rezoning and site plan
applications to permit a place of worship and accessory uses at 9377 and 9389
McCowan Road, File Nos. ZA 10 131982 & SC 10 131983,” dated April 12, 2011
be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
submitted by St. Mary and St. Samuel The Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church for
rezoning and site plan approval to permit a place of worship and accessory uses; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. SITE
PLAN APPLICATION BY
WOODBINE CACHET WEST INC. TO
CONSTRUCT
A 17,705 M2
OFFICE/WAREHOUSE FACILITY AT
650 MARKLAND STREET
(SC 11 111378) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Tony Baldassarra, Architect for the applicant, gave a brief
presentation of the proposed four-story office/warehouse facility located at
Major Mackenzie Drive and Markland Street, and discussed the location, loading
area, access points, lighting, LEED status, and other aspects of the site plan.
The Committee discussed light pollution and bird friendly
measures, and suggested bio-swales for the site and permeable materials for the
parking lot. In response to questions, Mr. Baldassarra confirmed that the roof is
designed to accommodate solar panels, and that the building will be 100%
accessible.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated April 12, 2011 entitled
“Recommendation Report, Site Plan Application by Woodbine Cachet West Inc. to
construct a 17,705 m2 office/warehouse facility at 650 Markland Street,
File No.: SC 11 111378”, be received.; and,
2) That the Site Plan Application submitted by Woodbine Cachet
West Inc. to construct a 17,705 m2 office/warehouse facility at 650
Markland Street, be endorsed in principle, subject to the draft conditions outlined
in Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That the Owner provide the Town with the required payment of
60% processing fees in accordance with the Town’s applicable Fee By-law; and,
4) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a
site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval
is issued only when the Director has signed the plans; and,
5) That the site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of
three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a site plan
agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE MAYOR AND CLERK
TO ENTER INTO A ROAD
CONSTRUCTION AND
CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE
OWNER
OF KING DAVID INC.
10350 WOODBINE AVENUE
(LD 10 125413, ZA 10 130576
& SC 11 110282) (8.2)
Report Attachment
Staff gave a brief explanation of this matter and
identified the location of the property.
Moved by: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor
Colin Campbell
1) That the report titled “Authorization for the Mayor and
Clerk to enter into a Road Construction and Conveyance Agreement with the Owner
of King David Inc. 10350 Woodbine Avenue”, be
received; and,
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to enter into a Road Construction and Conveyance Agreement,
registered on title against the lands at the Owner's expense securing the
timing and construction of the roads, including the provision of financial
securities to guarantee construction of the roads to the satisfaction of the
Director of Engineering and Town Solicitor; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
11. PETITION
FROM AREA RESIDENTS Page
87
EAST AND WEST SIDE OF CLAYTON
DRIVE
REMOVAL NO LEFT TURN FROM
HARVEST MOON DRIVE
ONTO CLAYTON DRIVE AND REMOVAL
NO RIGHT TURN
FROM CLAYTON DRIVE ONTO
HARVEST MOON DRIVE (5.0)
Petition
The Committee received a
petition from area residents regarding removal of the No Left Turn from Harvest
Moon Drive onto Clayton Drive, and removal of the No Right Turn from Clayton
Drive onto Harvest Moon Drive.
Ward 8 Councillor Alex
Chiu advised that he will hold a meeting with the area residents.
Moved by: Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That
the petition signed by approximately 113 area residents requesting the removal
of No Left Turn restriction from Harvest Moon Drive onto Clayton Drive and the
removal of No Right Turn restriction from Clayton Drive onto Harvest Moon Drive
be received and referred to staff for a report; and
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. COMMUNICATION TOWERS (10.0)
Ward 8 Councillor Alex Chiu advised that many
residents have expressed concern for the Communications Tower being constructed
south of Brimley Road and 14th Avenue, with respect to health
issues. Discussions included providing notice to the Ward Councillor in the
future, and whether the subject tower can be halted.
Staff advised that a memo is being prepared for the
Committee regarding the subject tower, and explained the current commenting
process and criteria. Communication Towers are under the jurisdiction of
Industry Canada, and the Town can only comment on applications. Under the
current policy approved by Council, this application was dealt with at the
staff level. Staff will request further dialogue with Rogers on this matter. It
was also suggested that the commenting criteria be reviewed.
Ward 3 Councillor Don Hamilton reported that another
tower is being proposed in Ward 3, and he requested an opportunity to provide
comments.
Staff was directed to continue to consult with Rogers
regarding the tower under construction, and to hold a Milliken Mills
Subcommittee meeting with Rogers, the affected Ward Councillors and staff. Staff will also bring forward the Policy for the
Installation of Telecommunications Facilities, for review by the Committee.
13. PROVISION OF TELEPHONE LANDLINE (10.0)
Ward 6 Councillor Alan Ho reported that the new
development between Woodbine Avenue and Markland Street has not been provided with a
landline telephone system. Staff advised that this is a matter between the
Developer and the service provider, and a solution should be obtainable.
14. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 6.9 & 10.0)
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (b) (c) (e) of
the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter:
1) Litigation or potential litigation -
8293 & 8303 Warden Avenue;
2) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including
municipal or local board employees;
3) A proposed or pending
acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the
Committee rise from the in-camera session (11:18 AM).
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:18 AM.
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