MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-04-06
Meeting No.7
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
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Community
Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
S. Chait, Director of Economic
Development
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
A. Mukherjee, Manager,
Transportation Engineering
B. Wiles, Manager, Enforcement and
Licensing
G. McKnight, Manager, Strategy and
Innovation
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
D. Miller, Senior Planner
L. Wheeler, Senior Planner
D. Ciastko, Economic Development
Officer
K. Webber, Administrative Assistant
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 11:10 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor D.
Horchik in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Regional Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to Item
# 19, the proposed redevelopment for Markville Mall by nature of the mall being
owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which his mother is a member
and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of such matter.
1. MARKHAM
CENTER, OUTLINING THE JURY PROCESS (10.8)
The Committee had before it, correspondence from
George Dark of Urban Strategies Inc., consultant, dated March 31, 2004, with
recommendations on the jury process for Markham Centre.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence from George Dark of Urban
Strategies Inc., with respect to the jury process for the charrette and design
competition for Markham Centre, be received and
the process be endorsed;
And that the jury composition for the
charrette and design competition for Markham Centre include two members of
Council;
And that the jury selection be
referred to the Markham Centre Steering Committee, and that staff provide
background information on the members of the public being considered.
CARRIED
2. EXTENDED
DRIVEWAYS
(FRONT YARD PARKING) (10.0)
Staff made a presentation with respect to extended
driveways, advising that a lack of clarity in the by-law makes enforcement
difficult. The objective is to clearly prohibit parking in a front or exterior
side yard, except in front of or within a garage. Grandfathering is not
recommended.
Committee discussed the complexity of circular and
hammer-head driveways, and suggested regulating the percentage of open space or
paved areas as an alternative.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff presentation with respect to extended
driveways be received;
And that the strategy presented be
endorsed in principle;
And that a joint
Planning/Transportation/Clerks Department report be prepared to address issues
discussed.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE MARKHAM
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 10, 2004 (16.11) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting held March 10, 2004, be received for information;
And that with respect to item # 3,
"Alterations to Building, 96 John Street, Thornhill" the Letter of
Credit from Mr. Dusan Nikolic and Ms. Christine Griffen be refunded in the
amount of $ 1,500 and $ 1,000 be retained.
CARRIED
4. 2004
FIRST QUARTER UPDATE
STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14) Weblink
Committee directed that Ward Councillors be consulted
regarding street names within their ward, and that Cornell street names be
reviewed with Regional Councillor Heath. Staff was also directed to review the
policy regarding the use of Councillors' names.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That Development Services
Committee approve the updated
street name reserve list for the first quarter of 2004, attached as Appendix
‘A’ to the April 6, 2004 staff report with
the removal of any Councillors' names, pending a report from staff.
CARRIED
5. JOHN AND RENEE PROCENKO, 20 LAKEVISTA
AVENUE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO FENCE BY-LAW 277-97 (2.19) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the request for variance from the requirements of By-law 277-97 (Fence By-law),
as amended, for the construction of a 1.5 metre decorative metal fence in the
east yard of 20 Lakevista Avenue, be granted.
CARRIED
Public
meeting - to Council
6. ELLAHE REZAI, 377 MAIN STREET NORTH
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR A BUSINESS OFFICE
(ZA 03 119285) (10.3, 10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
zoning by-law amendment File ZA 03
119285, submitted by Ellahe Rezai, to permit a business office at 377
Main Street Markham North.
Committee
was advised that 59 notices were mailed on March 17, 2004, and a Public Meeting
sign was posted on March 16, 2004. There were no written submissions received.
Staff gave a presentation of the
location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property.
Discussions included the road widening and concerns regarding the corner. There
were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That
the Development Services Committee Report dated February 17, 2004, entitled
"Rezai, Ellahe, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
Approval to Convert a Residential Dwelling to a Business Office, 377 Main
Street North, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District (ZA 03 119285 and
SC 03 119333)," be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 with
respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be received;
And that the application by Ellahe Rezai for
an amendment to By-law 1229, be approved;
And that the proposed amendment to By-law
1229, as amended, be enacted.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by Development Services Committee on April 6, 2004:
7. INDUSTRIAL
LAND SUPPLY UPDATE (10.0)
Staff
provided an update with respect to Industrial land supply, focusing on the
immediate 10-year supply requirement for office and industrial employment and
the proportion of land that is currently available to the market.
Discussions
included the lands at Buttonville Airport, the Woodbine Avenue and 14th
Avenue corridors, Box Grove, Cornell, Markville Mall and other locations along
Highway 7. Committee members expressed opinions that Council should have
information regarding the comparative profit margins of residential and
industrial lands, including carrying charges, and bonusing provisions. Regional
Councillor Heath requested that consideration be given to making Council’s
position regarding the future use of certain lands east of Cornell, identified
in the Eastern Markham Strategic Review for future business park use, more
generally known. Staff advised they will continue to seek employment land
opportunities.
Moved
by: Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
the staff presentation regarding Industrial land supply be received.
CARRIED
8. MANAGING
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES (10.0)
Staff made a presentation with respect to
drive-through facilities, advising that the national trend has increased 250%
in the last few years. A drive-through is generally permitted in zoning and
design guidelines, and staff are recommending a town-wide policy be established
to provide direction on design. Information on Toronto's management of
drive-through facilities and the position taken by the OMB were provided.
Committee discussed Toronto's strategy, Wismer
development, design, landscaping and locational criteria, pedestrian hazards,
convenience and economical aspects, and the potential impact of drive-throughs
on parking requirements.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the staff presentation regarding management of
drive-through facilities be received;
And that staff be directed to prepare a report
regarding a draft policy and
zoning provisions for managing drive-through facilities.
CARRIED
9. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 18, 2004 (Notes - without quorum)
- March 17 (16.39) Weblink
1 2
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee
meetings held February 18, 2004 (notes- without quorum) and March 17, 2004, be
received for information.
CARRIED
10. REPORT ON
INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 28, 2004 TO MARCH 11, 2004
(10.0) Weblink
Committee
discussed Box Grove Secondary Plan issues with respect to Ibrans Development
Ltd., and directed staff to ensure that the application by Authentic Custom
Cycle & Automotive Ltd. is reviewed by the Ward Councillor.
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of February 28, 2004 to March 11, 2004” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held April 13, 2004, to add the following:
CARRIED
11. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW
2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Council be advised that in
accordance with Delegation By-law 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
applications listed in the report dated, April 6, 2004.
CARRIED
12. IBM CANADA
LIMITED, 3300 STEELES AVENUE EAST
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP (OP 04 006802, ZA 04 006805)
(10.3, 10.5) Weblink
Committee
requested this Public meeting be held as soon as possible.
Moved by:
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
That a Public Meeting be
held with respect to Official Plan Amendment (OP 04 006802) and Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZA 04 006805) applications submitted by IBM Canada Limited to permit
a new Toyota automobile dealership at 3300 Steeles Avenue East.
CARRIED
13. TECHNICAL
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO RECOGNIZE BEAUPRE PARK AS A
COMMUNITY PARK
WITHIN THE ARMADALE PLANNING
DISTRICT (10.3) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio
That
staff be authorized to prepare a technical amendment to the Secondary Plan for
the Armadale Planning District (PD 24) to relocate the Community Park symbol
from northeast of 14th Avenue and McCowan Road, to northeast of
Denison Street and Middlefield Road, to recognize the location of an existing
Community Park (Beaupre Park) at that location;
And
that a Public Meeting be held to consider the proposed technical amendment.
CARRIED
14. OFFICIAL
PLAN AMENDMENT TO REDESIGNATE
THE PROPOSED ARMADALE WEST
INDUSTRIAL AREA
(OP.01-102884) (10.3) Weblink
The Committee had before it, correspondence from
Constantine Karbaliotis of 58 Walden Street, with concerns regarding public
consultation.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That correspondence from Constantine Karbaliotis of 58
Walden Street, with concerns regarding public consultation for the Armadale
West Industrial Area proposal be received;
And
that the report entitled “Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the Proposed
Armadale West Industrial Area” dated 2004-04-06, be received;
And
that staff be authorized to modify and update the April 2001 draft Official
Plan and Secondary Plan Amendment to incorporate any minor amendments
appropriate to address the issues raised in this report;
And that a Milliken Subcommittee
meeting be held with the owners of land within the proposed Amendment area and
residents.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
15. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES -
MARCH 17, 2004
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND STREETSCAPE STUDY (16.39) (13.4) (5.10)
Committee questioned staff responsibilities with respect to
facilitating the directions of the Main Street Markham Committee. It was noted
that several departments and staff members are involved with the Committee, but
there is no "quarterback" to ensure matters are not lost through the
cracks. It was suggested that this matter be referred to the CAO and considered
during budget discussions.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the extract from Main Street Markham Committee meeting dated March
17, 2004, with recommendations to York Region regarding the Quick Start Program
and the proposed bus lay-by at Highways 48 and 7, be received;
And that the matter of support staff
for the Main Street Markham Committee be referred to the CAO.
CARRIED
16. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES -
MARCH 17, 2004
MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL SUB-COMMITTEE (16.39)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the extract from Main Street Markham Committee meeting dated March
17, 2004, with recommendations regarding tree plantings, installation of new
benches and other actions for Main Street Markham, be received.
CARRIED
17. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES -
MARCH 17, 2004
HERITAGE SIGNS (16.39) (16.11) (2.16)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the extract from Main Street Markham Committee meeting dated March
17, 2004, with recommendations regarding installation of the large gateway
heritage signs as soon as possible, be received.
CARRIED
18. MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL, MARCH 26, 2004
(13.2)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That correspondence from David Caplan, Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal, regarding comments received from the Town of Markham on
the Province of Ontario's Smart Growth Initiative, be received.
CARRIED
19. MARKVILLE
MALL FOOD COURT ENTRANCE SITE PLAN (10.6)
Regional Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the
proposed redevelopment for Markville Mall by nature of the mall being owned by
the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which his mother is a member and did
not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of such matter.
Staff made a presentation regarding the site plan for
the Markville Mall Food Court Entrance, advising the façade and landscaping
will be consistent with the rest of the building.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the site plan for the Markville Mall Food Court Entrance be approved, subject
to using the same materials and design details as the rest of the building.
CARRIED
20. SITE PLAN CONTROL (10.6, 10.12)
Committee expressed concern for the large house built
recently near the Unionville Curling Club, and requested staff to report on
town-wide site plan control or other measures that would ensure similar
inappropriate development does not occur. Staff was also directed to
provide Committee members with a copy of
the Committee of Adjustment decision with respect to the severance of the
subject property.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That staff be directed to report on town-wide site
plan control or other measures that would ensure inappropriate development does
not occur.
CARRIED
PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Mukherjee, Manager,
Transportation Engineering
L. Shintani, Development Engineer
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
G. Duncan, 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 D.
Horchik in the Chair.
21. MILLIKEN
MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN
(OP-04.009433 & ZA-04.009448) (10.3, 10.5 & 10.8)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
Official Plan and Zoning Amendments Files
OP-04.009433, ZA-04.009448, to establish a Secondary Plan for the
Milliken Main Street study area and to implement zoning in conformity with the
Secondary Plan.
Committee
was advised that 1036 notices were mailed on March 16, 2004, and a Public
Meeting Notice was published in the Markham Economist and Sun on Tuesday March
16, 2004. Written submissions were received from:
1. Bin Yu and Dongxia Hou, 36 Ashmore
Crescent, submitting comments
2. Carolyn Johnson, City of Toronto Urban
Development Services, submitting comments
3. Eli
Marder from 842261 Ontario Inc., c/o Nortown Electrical Contractors, 3845
Bathurst Street, Suite 102 Toronto, in objection
4. Phil
Stewart of Pound & Stewart Associates Ltd., on behalf of Scarborough
Christian Schools, 4600 Steeles Avenue E., submitting comments
Members of the Milliken Main Street
Advisory Group who were in attendance, were recognized with appreciation.
Staff gave a presentation on the
location and purpose of the proposed Secondary Plan and implementing Zoning
By-law. Staff explained the relevant land use control structures and implementation
tools, advising that Council has endorsed the urban design concept plan and a
community improvement plan is in the process of being implemented. The
presentation included servicing infrastructure, Development Charges and
financial strategies. Staff noted that the Interim Control By-law expires May
12, 2004, and it is anticipated the proposed Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law
will be presented to Council by then.
David Richardson of Marshall Macklin
Monahan, traffic consultants, gave a presentation on the traffic analysis and
their recommendations with respect to the intersection of Old Kennedy Road and
Denison Street, extensions of Midland Avenue and Gorvette Drive, and
configuration of Old Kennedy Road.
Discussions included the grade
separation for the CN tracks and the complications of fragmented land
ownership. Committee requested information on the square footage of Pacific
Mall, for comparison purposes, and suggested a pedestrian link between the mall
and the proposed commercial area. Staff confirmed that funeral homes are not
intended as permitted uses.
Neil Ishmael, 52 Upton Crescent spoke
in support of the proposed Milliken Main Street Secondary Plan, stating that
the community needs the improvements.
Trevor Russell, 137 Kenley Crescent, spoke
in support of the Secondary Plan, and encouraged the residents to move forward.
Alfred Szeto, on behalf of owners of
82 and 31 Old Kennedy Road, supported the proposal but expressed concern for
the road network and the potential expropriation impacts. Mr. Szeto also had
concerns that the Community Amenity land use for Main Street west of Old
Kennedy Road would not be viable.
David Johnston, 8 Maple Lane,
representing the owners of 186 Old Kennedy Road, spoke in support of the
Secondary Plan. He advised that his client has been working with staff on a
site plan for the 10 acre property at 186 Old Kennedy Road and he requested the
current commercial use be retained on it. Mr. Johnson, an architect, also
recommended a higher level of building design be achieved than was displayed.
George Liau, 15 Teddington Avenue,
suggested that the Secondary Plan is a better opportunity for developers than
for residents, and he recommended a subway system be created.
Chris Balkos, owner of 7241 Kennedy
Road, commented on the number of accidents at the intersection of Old Kennedy
Road and Denison Street. He suggested that the higher density at the northern
section of the Plan will further impact the intersection. Mr. Balkos requested
the proposed Gorvette Road extension adjacent to his property be straightened
out to use less of his land.
Andrew Ugousek, owner of the Bowling
Alley at 146 Old Kennedy Road, requested the current commercial use be retained
on it. He stated that he welcomes development in the area.
Staff responded to comments regarding
non-conforming uses, advising they encourage re-development.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
presentations by staff and David Richardson of Marshall Macklin Monahan
regarding Official Plan and Zoning Amendments Files OP-04.009433, ZA-04.009448, to establish a Secondary Plan for
the Milliken Main Street study area and to implement zoning in conformity with
the Secondary Plan, be received;
And that
the written submissions from Bin Yu and Dongxia Hou, Carolyn Johnson of the
City of Toronto Urban Development Services, Eli Marder from 842261 Ontario Inc., c/o
Nortown Electrical Contractors, and Phil Stewart of Pound & Stewart
Associates Ltd., on behalf of Scarborough Christian Schools, submitting
comments regarding Official Plan and Zoning Amendments Files OP-04.009433, ZA-04.009448, to
establish a Secondary Plan for the Milliken Main Street study area and to
implement zoning in conformity with the Secondary Plan, be received;
And that the deputations by Neil
Ishmael, Trevor Russell, Alfred Szeto on behalf of owners of 82 and 31 Old
Kennedy Road, David Johnston on behalf of owners of 186 Old Kennedy Road,
George Liau, Chris Balkos and Andrew Ugousek, regarding Official Plan and
Zoning Amendments Files OP-04.009433,
ZA-04.009448, to establish a Secondary Plan for the Milliken Main Street
study area and to implement zoning in conformity with the Secondary Plan, be
received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on April 6, 2004 with respect to the
proposed Town-initiated Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendments
(to By-law 90-81, as amended, By-law 47-85, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as
amended) to establish a Secondary Plan and implementing zoning for the Milliken
Main Street study area (OP-04.009433 and ZA-04.009448), be received;
And that the Town-initiated Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments for the Milliken Main Street study area be referred back to
staff for a report and recommendation;
And that staff be directed to review and report back on
long-term solutions for the intersection at Old Kennedy Road and Denison
Street.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of
9:15 p.m.