Development Services Committee Minutes
December 5, 2016,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues Culture
and Economic Development Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Chris Bird, Director of Building
Standards
Jamie Bosomworth, Manager, Strategy
and Innovation
Daniel Brutto, Planner
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation
Services
Anna Henriques, Senior Planner,
Zoning and Special Projects
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering
Dave Miller, Manager, West District
Stefanie
Navascues, Deputy City Solicitor
Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects
Andrea Wilson-Peebles,
Assistant City Solicitor
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:06 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Joe Li
assumed the Chair for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects item No.
18.
The Committee recessed from 11:03 to 11:18 a.m., and from 12:03 to 1:03
p.m.
The Chair announced that starting with the current meeting, the City is
now video streaming, in addition to audio streaming, Standing and Council
meetings.
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor, introduced Stefanie Navascues, the City’s new Deputy City Solicitor, and gave a brief
history of her experience. The Committee welcomes Ms. Navascues
to the City of Markham.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
-
None Declared
City of Markham Staff:
Una Allette, IMS Clerk, Environmental
Services, 30 years
Jayanthi Sri Thavapalan, Cash Control
Clerk, Financial Services, 10 years
Valerie Burke, Councillor Ward 1, Mayor
& Council, 10 years
Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Ward 7, Mayor
& Council, 10 years
2. CSDC SYSTEMS - CTAC AWARD
2016 BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD
(PAPERLESS ONLINE ZONING
AND COMPLIANCE REPORTING)
(12.2.6)
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
provided an introduction on this matter.
On behalf of CSDC Systems, Eric David presented the CTAC 2016 Business
Innovation Award to Chris Bird, Director of Building Standards on behalf of the
Building Standards Department. Mr. Bird recognized Stephanie Di Perna, Manager of Plans Review, and Bradley
Roberts, Supervisor of Zoning, for their leadership in the initiative.
Through the City's Public Portal, online submissions of request and/or
property compliance reports automatically generates the corresponding AMANDA
Zoning Search (ZS) or Property Compliance (CL) folders. The AMANDA folder is populated with the
pertinent information from the online form such as the name and contact
information for the applicant, the property address, payment of fees and the
type of information the applicant is requesting. AMANDA will then automatically
assign the zoning examiner responsible for that area using the folder property
information and will generate the required merge document in the folder. Zoning examiners, using their task list,
reviews and approves the response document, affixes a digital signature and
emails the response to the applicant using AMANDA.
Presently the City receives up to 4,000 zoning search request per year
and saves approximately 3-4 sheets of paper per request.
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 21, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held November 21, 2016,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- November 22, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held November 22, 2016, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
5. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 9, 2016 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held November 9, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
6. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-October 20, 2016 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held October 20, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
7. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 21, 2016 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held September 21, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
8. PRELIMINARY REPORT
1771107 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES
GROUP INC.)
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST
OF WARDEN AVENUE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS AND MAXIMUM
PERMITTED
BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE TIMES GROUP’S
UPTOWN MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT
FILE NO. ZA 16 164154 (10.5)
Report
Christiane Bergauer-Free spoke
in opposition to the proposal with respect to the proposed building height,
maintenance issues for strata parks, the unsustainable retail component in
competition with businesses on Main Street Unionville, the potential impact of
the building height on telecommunication systems, pollution caused by increased
traffic, noise from construction and traffic, and impacts on migratory paths.
The Committee discussed
ownership and maintenance issues related to strata parks; fire safety and fire
response measures for high rise buildings; and, parkland dedication with
respect to the location of the catch basin impacting the contiguous open space.
Staff responded to the fire safety issue, advising that there are many similar
high rises and that the Fire Department is consulted, and has a response
strategy in place, for high rise buildings.
It was noted that this matter
will proceed to a Public Meeting for full discussion. Staff will provide a
response from the Fire Department at the Public Meeting, and will also provide
information regarding shadowing impacts.
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That the
deputation by Christiane Bergauer-Free regarding the application by 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), be received; and,
2) That the staff report dated December 5, 2016, titled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), South side of
Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue, east of Warden Avenue, Application for zoning
by-law amendment to permit an increase in the maximum permitted number of
dwelling units and maximum permitted building height in the Times Group’s
Uptown Markham development, File No. ZA 16 164154;” be received; and,
3) That staff be authorized to schedule a public meeting
following further discussions with the applicant regarding the issues outlined
in the staff report; and,
4) That staff report to Development Services Committee on the
status of the discussions with the applicant at least one week prior to the
Public Meeting; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. PRELIMINARY REPORT
WEINS CANADA INC.
(FORMERLY DON VALLEY NORTH
AUTOMOTIVE INC.)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT
A CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE, CAR
DEALERSHIP AND
5 STOREY ELEVATED PARKING
STRUCTURE
AT 7200 VICTORIA PARK AVENUE
(NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE, WEST
SIDE OF VICTORIA PARK AVENUE)
FILE NOS. OP 09 116231 &
ZA 09 116232 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
Staff clarified that the
proposal is to add automobile sales and related uses to the permitted office
building, and responded to questions regarding regional approval and storm
water control. The parking garage is on the same property, detached from the
main building.
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the report “Weins Canada Inc. (formerly Don Valley
North Automotive Inc.), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments to permit a corporate head office, car dealership and 5 storey
elevated parking structure at 7200 Victoria Park Avenue (North of Steeles
Avenue, west side of Victoria Park Avenue)” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. COMMENTS ON THE PROVINCE’S
2016 REVIEW OF THE ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD
PR 16 – 138801
(10.0)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
introduced this matter and reviewed the questions and themes posed by the
Province, and the City’s draft response in Appendix B of the staff report.
The Committee discussed:
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Expanding the jurisdiction of local
appeal bodies to include site plans. Staff will report back with more details
following Provincial decisions
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Expanding the appeal exemption
period by application type
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Bringing public transit to more
people, with respect to developments on Highway 7 and limiting appeals in
instances where the City has denied downzoning
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Greenbelt: the City should have
the ability to deal with minor greenbelt boundary adjustments through secondary
plans. This will be reinforced in the final response
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OMB decisions need to be written
clearly in plain language following a standard format
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Appropriate timelines for OMB
appeals: faster is not necessarily better for the City to ensure fulsome
consideration and preparation, and more mediators may be helpful
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De novo hearings should be
eliminated, and the OMB should only be able to overturn Council decisions that
are unreasonable or made in error
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Public participation at the OMB
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Limiting the developers’ scope of appeals
to the OMB, but not limiting the scope of public appeals
The draft response will be updated with respect to
timelines and greenbelt boundary adjustments in Secondary Plans, and will be
provided to Council prior to submission.
The Committee requested that the information regarding
the provincial review of the Ontario Municipal Board be highlighted on the Markham
Portal for public review, and that Corporate Communications staff prepare a messaging
statement for Council members to distribute to residents.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the Staff report
entitled “Comments on The Province’s Review of the Ontario Municipal Board”,
dated December 5th, 2016, be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the
Staff recommendations in this report and submit it to the Province as the City
of Markham’s comments on the Province’s review of the Ontario Municipal Board
(“OMB”) with the following additional clauses:
- “That consistent with the Markham
Council resolution dated October 17, 2016, the Province be requested to develop
an open and transparent process to review potential minor boundary changes
associated with the Greenbelt Plan, with the definition of precise limits of
the Greenbelt boundary to be established through the approval process for
municipal Secondary Plans, and including potential rights of appeal to the
Ontario Municipal Board”; and,
-** "That no appeal to a municipality’s
refusal to amend a new secondary plan be permitted for five years, to recognize
the community effort and involvement in developing these plans."; and,
3) That Staff report back
to Development Services Committee, on any changes made by the Province to the
OMB and/or the planning appeal regime, to provide an overview of the
changes and to outline potential
operational impacts to the Legal Services and Planning and Urban Design
Departments, including possible changes to work flow, processes, and resource
allocation; and,
4) That the Clerk be
directed to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs,
the Attorney General of Ontario, Markham Riding MPP’s and the Region of
York; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
** Amended by Council on December 13, 2016, to add the
second bullet to Clause 2.
11. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
WISMER MARKHAM (COMMERCIAL)
DEVELOPMENTS INC.
C/O ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
FOR A CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE
AND
MID-RISE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
(PHASE 1)
AT 1735 BUR OAK AVENUE
(SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF BUR OAK
AVENUE AND MARKHAM ROAD)
FILE NO: SC 13 125328 (10.6)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services gave a
brief review of the proposal and the staff recommendation. Staff responded to
questions regarding servicing allocation and parking provisions. A parking
demand survey will be performed in the future, post construction. Although a
multi-use pathway had been requested, it had been determined that this was not
a safe location.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Wismer
Markham (Commercial) Developments Inc. c/o Aspen Ridge Homes, Application for
Site Plan Approval for a condominium townhouse and mid-rise residential
development (Phase 1) at 1735 Bur Oak Avenue (south-west corner of Bur Oak
Avenue and Markham Road), File No: SC 13 125328,” be received; and,
2) That the Site Plan application (SC 13 125328) submitted by
Wismer Markham (Commercial) Developments Inc. c/o Aspen Ridge Homes, to
facilitate a condominium townhouse and mid-rise development (Phase 1) be endorsed
in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval
will not be issued, after a period of three (3) years commencing on December
5th, 2016 in the event the site plan agreement is not executed within that time
period; and,
4) That Council assign servicing allocation for 32 townhouse
units and 81 midrise units (Phase 1) to the proposed development and advise
York Region; and,
5) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate
servicing allocation should this development not proceed in a timely manner;
and further,
6) That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give
effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
– SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
27 CHURCH STREET, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
FELICITÉ DIBI (10.13)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services reviewed the recommendation by Heritage staff and the
Heritage Markham Committee, that the demolition request be denied. The lot area
was confirmed as approximately 6,000 ft2.
The Committee noted that
extensive time and work had been invested by the applicant in a proposal for a
new replacement dwelling before a decision was made on the demolition issue,
and suggested that in future it be made clear early in the process that
demolition is not guaranteed. Staff explained that applicants often choose to
submit drawings for replacement buildings in support of demolition
applications. Staff also explained that the Markham Village District Plan
identifies the building as Class “B” which means it is complementary to the
district character due to its scale, massing and materials/details, and that
demolition is generally not supported.
Staff indicated that it has proposed updating the Plan in the near
future to provide greater clarity. The streetscape was displayed on Google maps
and staff discussed the rationale for preserving the dwelling. Although a site
plan application has not been submitted, concept elevations were displayed. A
photo of the original building for the property next door with an addition was
also displayed.
Felicite Dibi, applicant, was
in attendance to make a deputation through an interpreter. Ms. Dibi lives in
the dwelling with four children. On the advice of her contractor, she believes
that it would be easier to demolish the two-bedroom, one-bathroom house and
build a new home. A second bathroom, located in the basement, is unusable. She
indicated that there is also mold on the premises. The Committee noted that
mold can be remediated. Ms. Dibi advised that she had been advised that it was
not feasible to remove the mold; however a written report was not available.
Ms. Dibi stated that she would work with the City to build a house that would
be heritage compliant.
The Committee encouraged the
applicant to work with an architect for a compatible addition rather than
demolition. Ms. Dibi believes that the current house is not healthy or
structurally sound, and is not habitable. It was suggested that the applicant
obtain a professional certification regarding mold and building integrity, and
to continue working with heritage staff for appropriate development.
Staff advised that there is a
statutory time limit for the demolition permit in which Council must make a
decision and requested that the applicant agree to an extension of the
deadline, in order to continue to work towards a resolution. Ms. Dibi agreed to
waive the deadline.
Moved by: Councillor Amanda
Collucci
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1)** That the correspondence
dated December 13, 2016 from Evelin Ellison, Ward I (South) Thornhill
Residents, provided to Council on December 13, 2016, be received; and,
2) That the
deputation by Felicité Dibi, applicant,
regarding the request for demolition for 27 Church Street, Markham Village, be
received; and,
3) That the staff report entitled “Request for
Demolition-Single Detached Dwelling, 27 Church Street, Markham Village,
Felicité Dibi” dated December 5, 2016 be received; and,
4) Whereas the applicant has
agreed to waive the demolition permit deadline, that the proposed demolition of
the existing single detached dwelling at 27 Church Street located within the
Markham Village Heritage Conservation District be deferred to allow the
applicant to obtain a professional certification regarding mold and building
integrity, and to continue working with heritage staff for appropriate development;
and,
5)** That the applicant be
requested to forward a copy of the original home inspection report, if
available, to the Clerk for distribution to Members of Council; and,
6) That staff report back to
Development Services Committee on this matter; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on
December 13, 2016 to add Clauses 1 and 5.
13. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
SHAKIBA DILMAGHANI AND MASSOOD
MASHADI
149 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE GATE (16.11)
Report
Helen Lepek of Lepek
Consulting Inc., representing the applicant, made a presentation to explain the
area context and property history of 149 John Street, Thornhill, and to discuss
the issue regarding the entrance gate which had been installed without a
heritage permit. Several maps and photos of the gate posts were displayed. Ms.
Lepek requested support for approval of the gate.
Barry Nelson, representing the
Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill (SPOHT) spoke in support of
the Heritage Markham Committee recommendation to not approve the gate, and
provided background on Heritage policies. In response to questions from the
Committee, Mr. Nelson advised that, in his opinion, it is possible that a gate
existed in the past; however, the gate that has been installed was not of
appropriate heritage design or characteristics.
Regan Hutcheson, Manager of
Heritage Planning, responded to questions regarding the possible purpose of a
previous gate that may have existed, and the possible age of the existing
hinges on the gate posts. It was noted that the applicant had relied on a
contractor for the installation of the gate, and had not applied for a permit
until after it was installed.
The Committee discussed the
Heritage District Plan polices that prohibit driveway gates, the lack of
archival evidence of a gate at this location, the potential age of the hinges
and gate posts, examples of existing gates at other locations (outside the
District), security concerns, the potential of setting a precedent, the
extensive consultation and work involved in developing the Thornhill Heritage
Conservation District Plan, and the extensive work of the Heritage Markham
Committee on this issue. There was concern that other, larger properties in the
area may be able to use the same argument to install a gate for security
purposes.
Some Committee members
suggested that the gate was attractive and could be supported on individual
merit; however, there was concern that an appropriate heritage design be
achieved.
It was suggested to refer this
matter back to staff to work with the applicants to explore an appropriate,
less intrusive design with appropriate materials and to bring renderings to the
Development Services Committee for consideration.
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1)
That the deputations by Helen Lepek Planning Consultant representing the
applicant and Barry Nelson, representing the Society for the Preservation of
Historic Thornhill (SPOHT) regarding the Heritage Permit Application for 149
John Street, Thornhill, be received; and,
2) That
the written submissions by Valerie Tate, Pam Birrell, and Helen Lepek
representing the applicant, regarding the Heritage Permit Application for 149
John Street, Thornhill, be received; and,
3) That the Planning Department staff report entitled “Heritage
Permit Application, 149 John Street, Thornhill, Driveway Entrance Gate”, dated
December 5, 2016, be received; and,
4) That the Heritage Permit
Application in support of a driveway gate installed without City approval be
referred back to staff to work with the applicants to explore an appropriate design with
appropriate materials, and be brought back to the Development Services
Committee for consideration; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 231-R-16
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
DEVELOPMENT
OF A NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW: PHASE 3B
OF NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW PROJECT (10.5, 7.12)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services gave a
brief overview of the Award of Proposal for Consulting Services for the new Comprehensive
Zoning By-law.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report entitled “Award of
Proposal 231-R-16: Consulting Services for Development of New Comprehensive
Zoning By-Law: Phase 3B of New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project” be
received; and,
2) That the
Contract for Proposal 231-R-16: Consulting Services for Development of New
Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Phase 3B), be awarded to Meridian Planning Consultants, the
highest ranked, lowest priced bidder
in the amount of $525,425.55 inclusive of HST; and,
3) That a
contingency in the amount of $52,542.56 (10%), inclusive of HST impact to cover any additional project
costs be approved, and that authorization be granted to approve expenditures of
this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the
Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) That the award and contingency amounts be funded from the
Planning & Urban Design account for Markham’s New Comprehensive Zoning
By-law – Project #16001 in the amount of $577,968.11 ($525,425.55 + 52,542.56),
inclusive of HST impact; and,
5) That the remaining budget in Project #15016, “Consolidated
Zoning By-law Program - Phase 2 of 4” in the amount of $340,486 be returned to
the original funding source; and,
6) That the remaining budget in Project #16001 ‘Consolidated
Zoning By-law Program - Phase 3 of 4” in the amount of $42,880.89 be returned
to the original funding source; and,
7) That funding be reduced by $430,000 from the 2017 capital
budget request, from $668,000 to $238,000 from Project #17029 “Consolidated
Zoning By-law Program - Year 4 of 4” subject to Council approval of the 2017
capital budget; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. REMINGTON GROUP INC.
(MARKET VILLAGE MARKHAM)
4390 STEELES AVENUE EAST
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
FOR A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
FILE NO: SC 07 128831 (10.6)
Memo
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this
application.
Randy Peddigrew of the
Remington Group Inc. was in attendance to provide an update on the progress of
this application. Mr. Peddigrew advised that they have been meeting with both
adjacent property owners and are making progress.
Discussions included a modified
site plan. The EA for the Steeles Avenue grade separation has been advanced,
and construction is anticipated to begin in 2017. The City of Toronto has also been
advancing intensification in the area.
Mr. Peddigrew requested reaffirmation
of Council’s previous endorsement for this development, to keep the project
moving forward. A proposed resolution was provided for consideration.
Staff explained that the
Remington site is not part of a secondary plan but could be linked for
comprehensive development. Discussions included transit investment and subway
projects.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That the staff memorandum dated December 5, 2016, titled
“Remington Group Inc. (Market Village Markham); 4390 Steeles Avenue East,
Application for site plan approval for a commercial development; File No: SC 07
128831,” be received; and,
2) That the presentation by
representatives of the Remington Group, be received; and,
3) That Development Services Committee
affirm its endorsement, in principle, of the subject application, subject to
the conditions endorsed by Committee on January 25, 2016 (Appendix ‘A’); and,
4) That Whereas the City’s new 2014 Official Plan designates as Mixed Use
Midrise the three properties comprised of Market Village, Pacific Mall and
Kennedy Corners, and further identifies them as being included within the
Milliken Centre Secondary Plan Area;
And Whereas the Official Plan
also identifies this area as a potential Secondary Hub, to reflect its
relationship to potential higher order transit facilities;
Therefore, in this context, Council
supports, in principle, the potential mixed-use intensification of these
properties consistent with in this policy framework and subject to the
appropriate Secondary Plan review, development applications, necessary
technical studies and reports, and required infrastructure improvements; and
further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. STEERING COMMITTEE
(STEELES AVENUE CORRIDOR
- MUTUAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF TORONTO AND THE CITY
OF MARKHAM) (16.24)
The Committee requested that a joint City of Toronto and City of
Markham Subcommittee be pursued, to work on cross-boundary issues.
In light of the many important developments along the Steeles corridor
which forms the boundary between Toronto and Markham, especially in the area of
Kennedy and Steeles but also elsewhere between Pickering Town (York-Durham)
Line in the east and Yonge Street in the west, the City of Markham again
requests the City of Toronto to jointly establish a cross-border consultative
committee. Markham recommends that the
committee be co-chaired by a Member of Toronto City Council and a member of
Markham City Council and include other Councillors, staff support, and
representatives from other levels of government and public agencies as
considered appropriate. For the initial
phase, Markham would be pleased to act as the committee secretariat. The purpose would be to address
transportation, transit, planning, and economic development opportunities and
issues along the corridor.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That a Steering Committee, Co-chaired by a Member of Markham
City Council and a Member of Toronto City Council and including other Members
of Council and representatives from other levels of government and public
agencies as appropriate, be formed to address transportation, transit, planning
and economic development opportunities and issues of mutual interest along the
Steeles Avenue Corridor which forms the mutual boundary between the City of
Toronto and the City of Markham.
CARRIED
17. YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO
101 YMCA BOULEVARD
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
TO EXPAND EXISTING PARKING LOT
(10.6)
Daniel Brutto, Planner, gave a presentation entitled "YMCA of
Greater Toronto, 101 YMCA Boulevard, Site Plan Control Application to Expand
Existing Parking Lot", to provide additional information as requested by
the Committee. The applicants were in attendance
to answer any questions. Staff responded to questions regarding tree
preservation and providing permeable ground cover.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the presentation provided by Daniel Brutto, Planner entitled
"YMCA of Greater Toronto
101 YMCA Boulevard Site Plan Control Application to Expand Existing
Parking Lot" be received.
CARRIED
18. CITY OF MARKHAM
C/O MULTI-DESIGN
ASSOCIATES
6140 16TH AVENUE
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A SOCCER DOME AT
MOUNT JOY COMMUNITY CENTRE
(10.6)
Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation Services and Sally Campbell,
Development Manager, East District gave a presentation entitled "City of
Markham c/o Multi-Design Associates 6140 16th
Avenue Site Plan Control Application to Permit a Soccer Dome at Mount Joy
Community Centre" to provide an update on this project. The facility
opened on November 25, 2016 under temporary occupation. The site plan
application was reviewed.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
That the presentation provided by Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation
Services and Sally Campbell, Development Manager, East District entitled
"City of Markham c/o Multi-Design Associates 6140 16th
Avenue Site Plan Control Application to Permit a Soccer Dome at Mount Joy
Community Centre" be received.
CARRIED
19. WORK PLAN FOR DEVELOPING AN
INFILL SIDEWALK POLICY (5.18)
Presentation
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the presentation provided by Brian Lee, Director
of Engineering entitled "Work Plan for Developing an Infill Sidewalk
Policy" be deferred to a future meeting.
CARRIED
20. GREATER TORONTO & HAMILTON AREA
(GTHA)
MAYORS AND CHAIRS REPORT ON
THE
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO'S
CO-ORDINATED LAND USE PLANNING
REVIEW (10.0)
Communications
The Committee received communication from Hazel McCallion, Ex-officio
Advisor to the Premier on issues within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area,
forwarding the report on the Governments of Ontario's Co-ordinated Land Use
Planning Review including the Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe and the Proposed Greenbelt Plan, and requesting endorsement with
respect thereto. The deadline for all responses to be submitted is Monday,
December 5th, 2016. Staff concur with the conclusions in the report.
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the communication from Hazel
McCallion, Ex-officio Advisor to the Premier on issues within the Greater
Toronto and Hamilton Area, forwarding the report on the Governments of
Ontario's Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Review including the Proposed Growth
Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Proposed Greenbelt Plan, be
received and endorsed; and,
2) That the Mayor’s office, on behalf of
the Council of the City of Markham, write a letter of endorsement to the
Premier and the Minister of Municipal Affairs, copied to the local MPPs and
Hazel McCallion.
CARRIED
21. NEW BUSINESS
PETITIONS
COMMUNITY CENTRE WITHIN
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY (10.0)
Councillor Alan Ho presented two petitions from the Paradise Senior
Association Markham, dated December 3, 2016, requesting consideration for a
community centre in the Cathedraltown Community; and to consider zoning a
portion of the lands (known as Block 120, Plan 65M-3830) subject to a zoning
application by 2473330 Ontario Ltd., for this purpose.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the two petitions from the Paradise Senior Association Markham,
dated December 3, 2016, requesting consideration for a community centre in the
Cathedraltown Community, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
22. NEW BUSINESS
HERITAGE HOUSES
DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT (16.11)
Councillor Karen Rea requested an update on a By-law Enforcement initiative
to prevent demolition by neglect for heritage houses. Staff advised that a
report will be coming forward in January, 2017.
23. NEW BUSINESS
INFILL HOUSING (10.0)
Councillor Karen Rea requested that staff review infill housing
construction operations with respect to hours of operation and keeping work
sites clean. Staff are preparing to report to the Committee on hours of
operation, and will address site conditions.
24. NEW BUSINESS
TRADE MISSIONS (10.16)
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong noted that the Culture and Economic
Development working group should meet in the near future to discuss upcoming
trade missions. The Chair and Vice-Chair will arrange a meeting in January,
2017.
25. NEW BUSINESS
HERITAGE MARKHAM
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (16.11)
Councillor Valerie Burke referenced complaints received at the Heritage
Markham Committee and referred to the Clerk’s Department in August, 2016,
regarding perceived conflicts of interest by the committee members. Staff were
requested to follow up on this matter.
26. IN-CAMERA
MATTERS (10.0, 8.0)
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal
Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to
discuss the following confidential matters:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- November 21, 2016 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL
LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE
ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
- 5 DRAKEFIELD ROAD (WARD 4)
(8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the Development Services Committee rise and
report from the in-camera session at 3:52 PM.
CARRIED
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- November 21, 2016 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
Development Services Committee confirmed the in-camera minutes of November
21, 2016.
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
- 5 DRAKEFIELD ROAD (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
This item was forwarded to Council on December 13,
2016.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3:52 PM.
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