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MARCH 23, 2010 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting No. 8

All Members of Council

Development Services                                                                 Economic Development

Chair:              Councillor J. Webster                                                                             Chair:             

Vice-Chair:      Councillor D. Horchik                                                                            Transportation Issues

                                                                                                                                        Chair:          Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

PART B

Report Agenda

1:00 p.m. – Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Regional Councillor J. Jones

Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor V. Burke

Councillor E. Shapero

Councillor D. Hamilton

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor D. Horchik

Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor G. Landon

Councillor C. Moretti

Councillor A. Chiu

 

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager

R. Kendall, Manager, Central District

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design

A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at 1:02 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.  

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor Logan Kanapathi disclosed an interest with respect to Item #6, as this is his wife’s medical clinic, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

 

1.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 2, 2010, Part B (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held March 2, 2010, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

2.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- March 2, 2010 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held March 2, 2010, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

3.         MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - FEBRUARY 17, 2010 (16.39)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held February 17, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

4.         MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - February 10, 2010 (16.34)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held February 10, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

5.         THORNHILL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
            LANGSTAFF GATEWAY
            FEBRUARY 23, 2010 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the minutes of the Thornhill Subcommittee Meeting - Langstaff Gateway held

February 23, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

6.         MILLIKEN MILLS SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
            1756845 ONTARIO INC.
            MARCH 3, 2010 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the minutes of the Milliken Mills Subcommittee Meeting - 1756845 Ontario Inc. held March 3, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
            FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2009 TO JANUARY 1, 2010 (10.0)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of November 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010” 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.         CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH INC.
            APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A PLACE OF
            WORSHIP / COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 9642 9TH LINE
            GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
            (ZA 09-129155, SC 09-129156) (10.5, 10.6)

            Report  Attachment

 

The Committee requested that the following information with respect to the parcel of land at the south end of the Church and the new 9th Line be provided at the Public Meeting:

  • Who owns that parcel of land
  • What are the future plans for that parcel of land

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc., Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a new place of worship / community centre at 9642 9th Line, Greensborough Community, File Numbers: ZA 09-129155, SC 09-129156”, dated March 23, 2010 be received; and,

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment        (ZA 09-129155) application submitted by Cornerstone Christian Community Church Inc.; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.         CESARONI HOLDINGS
            10757, 10759 & 10761 WOODBINE AVENUE
           
APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING FROM
            RURAL RESIDENTIAL HAMLET TO GENERAL
            COMMERCIAL AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
            PERMIT A RESOURCE CENTRE WITH BOOK STORE
            AND MEDICAL/PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
            (ZA 09 126458 & SC 09 126459) (10.5, 10.6)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the Staff report entitled “Cesaroni Holdings - 10757, 10759 & 10761 Woodbine Avenue - Applications for rezoning from Rural Residential Hamlet to General Commercial, and site plan approval to permit a resource centre with book store and medical/professional offices”, be received; and,

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning by-law amendment application submitted by Cesaroni Holdings; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       SECTION 34 OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
            PROPOSED RELOCATION AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION
            ARYEH CONSTRUCTION LTD.
            8303 WARDEN AVENUE (16.11)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

 

1)         That the report entitled “Recommendation Report - Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Proposed Relocation and Partial Demolition - Aryeh Construction Ltd, 8303 Warden Avenue”, be received; and,

 

2)         That nothing in this report should be construed as support for the appropriateness of the built form or density of development being proposed by Aryeh Construction Ltd in their applications for official plan and zoning by-law amendments, which are currently before the Ontario Municipal Board; and,

 

 

3)         That Council consent to the application under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

a.   the owner comply with all six recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Wayne Morgan, Heritage Planner, as revised December 2009, concerning the treatment of the relocated Sheridan-Paterson Farm House (the “heritage resource”) within a future redevelopment proposal;

b.   the owner immediately secure the heritage resource in accordance with municipal and heritage standards (boarding, fencing, signage) to prevent further vandalism and deterioration, and inspect the property on a regular basis to ensure the heritage resource remains protected;

c.   within 30 days of Council approval, the owner enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement satisfactory to the Town Solicitor to be executed by the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Town, and provide a Heritage Letter of Credit in the amount of $25,000 to secure the obligations of 3(b);

d.   the owner prepare a strategy and plan for the conservation of the heritage resource to be undertaken by a qualified conservation architect, with the strategy being approved by the Manager of Heritage Planning  prior to the demolition/relocation of any parts of the heritage resource;

e.   the owner secure and protect the heritage resource during the temporary relocation, storage phase and restoration process, and provide a Heritage Letter of Credit in the amount of $100,000 to secure these obligations;

f.    the ultimate location of the relocated heritage resource on Block C of the applicant’s draft plan of subdivision (19TM-06015) be determined as part of site plan control approval (pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act); and

g.   the conditions pertaining to the heritage resource (relocation, protection, restoration and provision of financial securities) be included in both the conditions of draft plan approval (in respect to 19TM-06015) and site plan agreement for the site; and further,

 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.       GREAT ELDIN INVESTMENTS LTD.
            NORTH OF EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE
            WEST OF HIGHWAY 48
            WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
            IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            FOR PHASE 2 OF DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-95081
            (ZA 08-106617 AND SU 02-111460 002) (10.5, 10.7)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Great Eldin Investments Ltd. North of Edward Jeffreys Avenue, west of Highway 48, Wismer Commons Community.  Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 2 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-95081.  File Numbers ZA 08-106617 and SU 02-111460 002” be received; and,

 

2)         That the application ZA 08-106617 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,

 

3)         That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached to this report (Appendix ‘A’) be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 116 units (333 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-95081 (Phase 2), from the total allocation for the Wismer Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 report on servicing allocation; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.       1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED
            IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-02016
            PHASE 4 AND 5, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
            MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE & RALPH CHALMERS AVENUE
            WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
            (ZA 09-122509 AND SU 02-118676) (10.5, 10.7)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

 

1)         That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, 1039954 Ontario Limited, Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02016 Phase 4 and 5, Southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive & Ralph Chalmers Avenue, Wismer Commons Community, File Numbers ZA 09-122509 and SU 02-118676, dated March 23, 2009” be received; and,

 

2)         That the application ZA 09-122509 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 as amended and 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,

 

3)         That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended, attached to this report as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 31.5 single detached units and 8 semi-detached units (total 39.5 units or 140.7 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02016 – Phase 4, from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 report on servicing allocation; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

13.       OAKCREST DEVELOPMENTS
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
            FACILITATE A FUTURE SEVERANCE OF
            4 OAKCREST AVENUE INTO TWO (2) LOTS
            (ZA 07 125054) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

The applicant, Mr. Greg Chitilian, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposal to facilitate a future severance and create two lots.  He spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation of a minimum side yard setback of 3m (9.8ft).  He advised the Committee of his view that a side yard setback of 1.8m is sufficient.

There was discussion regarding the applicant’s request of 1.8 metre side yard setbacks and the Meridian Planning Consultant’s recommendation of 3 metre side yard setback.  Staff indicated that a side yard setback of 1.8 metre would be contrary to the historically established patterns on Oakcrest which is characterized by large lots with generous setbacks.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That the correspondence from Denise Ascenzo, Don & Carrie Perruzza and Nunzio & Maria Fuina be received.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

 

1)         That the report dated March 23, 2010 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Oakcrest Developments, Zoning By-law amendment application to facilitate a future severance of 4 Oakcrest Avenue into two (2) lots (File No: ZA 07 125054),” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Zoning By-law amendment applications (ZA 07 125054) submitted for 4 Oakcrest Avenue, be approved, subject to a minimum side yard setback of 1.8m (5.9ft), and that the implementing Zoning By-law amendment (ZA 07 125054) be finalized and enacted by Council; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

14.       MARKHAM AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
            – TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)

            Report  Attachment

 

The Committee thanked staff for bringing this forward. 

 

The Committee suggested that the Advisory Committee should also consider lands under private ownership.

 

The Committee requested that the Terms of Reference be approved in principle and that staff circulate the Terms of Reference to the appropriate representatives of the agricultural, academic and advocacy communities.  The Committee also requested that the following amendments be made to the Terms of Reference:

  • Include Federal and Provincial representatives as part of the advisors to the Committee
  • Appoint more than one Member of Council if required
  • Change the words “special interest group” to “advocacy group”
  • Have two members representing the Academic Community or Advocacy Groups
  • Add reference to community supported agriculture under Communications/Outreach
  • Include reference to privately owned agricultural lands in introduction to Appendix A

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

1)         That staff report entitled “Markham Agricultural Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve in principle the Terms of Reference for the Markham Agricultural Advisory Committee (Appendix A as amended at the March 23, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting) and membership eligibility criteria (Appendix B) and that the staff report along with Appendices A & B be circulated to key representatives of the agricultural, academic and advocacy communities for comment and input, and that the final draft documents be brought back to the Development Services Committee for recommendation to Council; and,

 

3)         That Council appoint one or more Council member to the Markham Agricultural Advisory Committee in accordance with the Terms of Reference, as amended at the March 23, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting; and

 

4)         That the Clerks Department be directed to provide administrative support and advertise membership opportunities once the Terms of Reference are finalized for the Markham Agricultural Advisory Committee, and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

15.       MATTAMY (ROBINSON CREEK) LIMITED
            IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            FOR PHASE 3 OF DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-03008
            NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE, WEST OF ROY RAINEY AVENUE
            (5616 16TH AVENUE)
            WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
            (ZA 08-120322 & SU 03 113679 002 (10.5, 10.7)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited, implementing Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 3 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-03008.  North of 16th Avenue, west of Roy Rainey Avenue (5616 16th Avenue), Wismer Commons Community.  File Numbers ZA 08-120322 & SU 03 113679 002” be received; and,

 

2)         That the application ZA 08-120322 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,

 

3)         That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached to this report (Appendix ‘A’) be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 44 units (163 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-03008 (Phase 3), from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 report on servicing allocation; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

16.       ST. BARSAUMO SYRIAC ORTHODOX CHURCH
            SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION TO PERMIT
            A PLACE OF WORSHIP AT 3250 DENISON STREET
            (SC 09-113817) (10.6)

            Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Takvor Hopyan, Takvor Hopyan Architect addressed the Committee and presented the proposed site plan to permit a place of worship at 3250 Denison Street. 

 

The Committee discussed the parking requirements.  Staff advised the Committee a parking study undertaken for the applicant by Mark Engineering based on the specific needs and characteristics of this place of worship, and was peer reviewed by an additional transportation consultant and Town Engineering Staff.  It was noted that the basement hall will not be used for worship or non-worship events while a service is being conducted in the worship area.  The Committee suggested adding a clause in the site plan to addresses that.

 

The Ward Councillor advised the Committee that the issues related to overflow parking have been resolved through consultations with staff, the applicant and the local community.

 

The Committee thanked the applicant for incorporating Bird Friendly Guidelines into their design.

 

Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, St. Barsaumo Syriac Orthodox Church, Site Plan Control application to permit a place of worship at 3250 Denison Street, File No. SC 09-113817”, dated March 23, 2010 be received; and,

 

2)         That the Site Plan Control application (SC 09-113817) submitted by St. Barsaumo Syriac Orthodox Church to permit a 2-storey place of worship at 3250 Denison Street be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and,

 

3)         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 or her designate has signed the site plan; and further,

 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

17.       RODICK ROAD/CN AND BIRCHMOUNT ROAD/CN
            GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT UPDATE (5.10)

            Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering provided the Committee with some background information and summarized the details outlined in the report recommending that the priorities between the construction of Rodick Road Phase 3 and Birchmount Road Phase 2 be exchanged.

 

There was discussion regarding the Esna Park woodlot.  Staff advised that they have minimized the impacts of the woodlot through the Environmental Assessment process and staff will e-mail Members of Council the approved drawings.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Rodick Road/CN Grade Separation and Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation Project Update” be received; and,

 

2)         That the construction of Rodick Road Phase 3 (14th Avenue to Esna Park Drive) be deferred to 2011/2012 to facilitate property acquisitions; and,

 

3)         That the construction of Birchmount Road Phase 2 (CN Rail to 14th Avenue) be advanced to 2010/2011; and,

 

4)         That the funding of $10,000,000.00 in account # 83-5350-9300-005 for the Rodick Road/CN Grade Separation be transferred to account # 83-5350-8047-005 for the construction of Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation (14th Avenue to CN track) and the account be renamed “Birchmount Road – Phase 2 Construction”; and,

 

 

 

 

 

5)         That the remaining funding of $1,662,677.00 within Rodick Road Phase 3 account # 83-5350-9300-005 be used for the various utility relocation projects to facilitate the 2010 Alden Road / Esna Park Drive intersection re-alignment ahead of the road construction; and,

 

6)         That the renamed project “Birchmount Road – Phase 2 Construction” be amended to include the additional funding in the amount of $1,650,000.00 for the construction of Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation to be funded from the Town Wide Hard Development Charge Reserve; and,

 

7)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Crossing Agreements with CN Rail to implement the construction of Rodick Road/CN Grade Separation and the Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation, in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor; and,

 

8)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Crossing Agreements with Enbridge or other utility companies to implement the construction of Rodick Road/CN Rail Grade Separation and Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation, in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor; and,

 

9)         That the Request for Proposal 323-R-09 for detailed design of Rodick Road Phase 2 (Miller Ave to 14th Ave) be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced supplier, Morrison Hershfield Limited in the amount of $136,332.00, including a contingency allowance of $13,000.00 excluding GST from Capital Account 083-5350-7258-005, Rodick Road – Phase 2.  ; and further,

 

10)       That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary including the execution of documents, to give effect to the above resolutions.

CARRIED

 

 

 

18.       PATHWAYS, TRAILS, AND CYCLING
            MASTER PLANS (6.3)

            Report  Attach A  Attach B

 

The Chair of Development Services indicated that Councillor Carolina Moretti has requested that this item be deferred to a future Development Services Committee meeting upon her return to allow her an opportunity to discuss the issues and concerns raised by the members of the Milne Working Group.

 

Mr. Brown advised the Committee that this is a high level overview of the pathways, trails and cycling master plans that only illustrates a conceptual network.  He indicated that staff have scheduled meetings with each Member of Council to discuss the proposed implementation within their Ward.  Mr. Brown advised that the issues related to the Milne Park will be part of future reviews and consultations. 

 

The Committee consented to deferring this report to the April 13, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the correspondence from Mr. Glenn Baron be received.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

 

1)      That the Cycling, and Pathways and Trails Master Plans be deferred to the April 13, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

 

19.       DEFERRAL OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FEES
            FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES BUILT
            IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM (10.0)

            Letter  

 

The Chair of Development Services advised the Committee that a request from Ms. Nancy Van Kessel, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity York Region has requested that this item be deferred to the April 13, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting because she has a conflict with today’s meeting.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the correspondence received from Habitat for Humanity York Region regarding the deferral of Municipal Fees for Habitat for Humanity Homes built in the Town of Markham, be deferred to the April 13, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.       PROJECT NOTICE
            MOUNT JOY GO STATION
            WEST PARKING LOT EXPANSION (5.12.4)

            Letter

 

The Committee discussed the importance to improve and promote York Region Transit and shuttle bus services. 

 

The Committee inquired if the Town has any control over the decisions made at this site.  Staff advised that the Town does not have any legislative authority over the actions of Metrolinx or the Provincial Government, however they have worked cooperatively with Town staff in the past.  Staff indicated that they are working on a report to the Development Services Committee that responds to this issue and the larger policy objectives.  The Town would like to work at a higher and operational level with Metrolinx over the long-term to meet the overall policy objectives of the municipality, Region of York and the Growth Plan for the Greater Horseshoe area.

 

There was discussion regarding the potential future development of this site.

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the correspondence dated January 25, 2010 from Mr. Alan Dick, Project Manager, Metrolinx regarding the proposed expansion of the parking facilities at the Mount Joy GO Station, be received and referred to staff.

CARRIED

 

 

21.       FLATO MEADOWS INC.
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION ON THE
            SOUTH SIDE OF HELEN AVENUE
            (ZA 10 109547, SU 10 109548) (10.5, 10.7)

 

The Mayor advised the Committee that Flato Meadows has submitted applications to permit a residential development comprised of single-detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings on the south side of Helen Avenue.  The Mayor indicated that as a result of the unusual meeting schedule he is requesting the Development Services Committee authorize that a Public Meeting be held on April 20, 2010 and that staff will prepare an information report with background on the matter for the April 20, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton

 

That a Public Meeting be held on April 20, 2010 to consider the applications submitted by Flato Meadow Inc. (ZA 10 109547 & SU 10 109548).

CARRIED

 

22.       IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 5.10)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the Committee consented to introduce a new item for in-camera discussion dealing with the construction of Rodick Road Phase 3.

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter

(2:59 PM):

 

1)         Acquisition/Disposition of Land - Land Acquisitions for Street A between Enterprise Boulevard and Bill Crothers Secondary School

CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (3:06 PM)

CARRIED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 3:06 PM.

 

 

 

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