MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-10-03
Meeting No. 16
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PART A - 11:30
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. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
D. Clark, Town Architect
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
R. Kendall,
Manager, Central District
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
N. Surti, Planner
K. Webber, Administrative Assistant
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 11:35 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared
1. 1685904 ONTARIO INC., 4600 STEELES
AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT MIXED USE
(ZA 06 126186) (10.5)
Report
Jim Kirk, representing the applicant,
1685904 Ontario Inc., gave a presentation regarding the proposal for mixed uses
at 4600 Steeles Avenue. A Public Meeting for this application is
scheduled for later this day. Mr. Kirk displayed elevations and site plans, and
advised that three public information meetings had been held.
Staff advised that they have
been working with the applicant to address concerns, and reviewed amendments
made to the proposal. Discussions included the building height and stepping,
preservation of the historic school building façade, conveyance of land for the
extension of Midland Avenue, the ground floor retail component,
and issues relating to noise, parking, access and entrances.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the presentation by Jim
Kirk, representing 1685904 Ontario Inc. regarding a proposal for mixed uses at
4600 Steeles Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
2. ANAGNI HOMES INC. , HISTORY HILL
DEVELOPMENT
N/W CORNER OF HWY 48 AND
EDWARD JEFFREYS BLVD.
(SC 06 129809) (10.6)
Presentation
Joseph Salvatore and Roy Brown, representing the applicant, History
Hill Development, gave a presentation regarding the proposal. They displayed site
plans and elevations, and discussed building heights, massing, provision of
underground parking, energy efficiency, preservation of the woodlot, landscaped
open space, screen plantings, and the proximity to the GO Station.
Mr. Brown and staff confirmed the zoning will mandate retail uses on
the ground floor, and the Committee discussed New Urbanism principles with
respect to street-front retail and parking. Staff will continue to work with
the applicant and will advise the Committee of any changes made to the proposal
as presented.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the applicant presentation regarding the History
Hill Development be received.
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM CENTRE UPDATE (10.8)
Presentation
Staff provided an update on Markham Centre issues, including the status
of development applications, the Markham Centre website, and Sign By-law
amendments.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the staff update regarding Markham Centre be
received.
CARRIED
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4. PROPERTY
AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGE MATTERS (10.0, 7.11)
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 12:45 p.m. to discuss property and Development Charge
matters.
CARRIED
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 1:00
p.m.
CARRIED
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5. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff will be presented with service awards:
Tom
Caldwell, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services – 25 years
Paul
Osborne, Survey Instrument Person, Asset Management - 20 years
Chelva
Subramaniam, Engineering Technologist/Inspector – 20 years
Mark
Jarvis, Working Supervisor, Waterworks – 15 years
Terry
Tice, Box Office Clerk, Theatre – 15 years
Douglas
Dalrymple, Waterworks Operator 2, Waterworks – 10 years
Paul
Saunders, Fire Mechanic, Fire & Emergency Services – 10 years
Craig
Aguiar-Winter, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Ryan
Best, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
David
Clark, Town Architect, Planning and Urban Design – 5 years
William
Clarkson, Licensed Fleet Technician, Supplies & Services – 5 years
Shawn
Dinn, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Nicole
Egan, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Shawn
Lavigne, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Jeffrey
Leps, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Stephen
Morrow, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Michael
Perry, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Steve
Romanowitch, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services – 5 years
Kevin
Young, Manager, Municipal Inspections, Engineering – 5 years
Christopher
Burr, Client Advisor, Information Technology Services – 3 years
Carol
Dimpfel, Customer Service Representative, Thornhill Community Centre – 3 years
Scott
Hill, Recreation Supervisor Facilities, Angus Glen Community Centre – 3 years
Parveen
Kalia, Engineering Technician, Transportation – 3 years
Sandra
Kuwabara, Customer Service Representative, Markham Centennial Centre – 3 years
Library Presentations
Sharon Philip, Branch Manager – 30 years
Kathy Hall, Information Services Assistant – 20
years
Jaya Patel, Circulation Clerk – 15 years
Marianne Wickremarachichi, Administrative Assistant
– 15 years
Cheryl Marcus, Information Services Librarian – 3
years
6. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 19, 2006 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held September 19, 2006, be confirmed.
CARRIED
7. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 13, 2006 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held September 13, 2006, be received for
information.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
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 October 3, 2006.
CARRIED
9. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 5,
2006 TO SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of August
5, 2006 to September 8,
2006” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance
with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
10. MAJORWOOD DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE
NORTH OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DR., CATHEDRAL
WEST COMMUNITY
TOWN INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
TO REZONE BLOCK 65 PLAN
19TM-02015 FROM THE
BUSINESS CORRIDOR [BC] ZONE
(BY-LAW 177-96) TO
THE MAJOR COMMERCIAL MJC*294
(BY-LAW 177-96)
AND TO REZONE LOTS 22 TO 34
INCLUSIVE AND BLOCK 73
OF PLAN 19TM-02015 FROM THE
OPEN SPACE ONE [OS1] ZONE
(BY-LAW 177-96) TO THE
RESIDENTIAL TWO [R2] ZONE (BY-LAW 177-96)
(ZA 06 128714) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That a
public meeting be held to consider the Town initiated Zoning By-law Amendments
to rezone Block 65 Plan 19TM-02015 from the Business Corridor [BC] Zone (By-law
177-96) to the Major Commercial MJC*294 (By-law 177-96) and to rezone Lots 22
to 34 inclusive and Block 73 of Plan 19TM-02015 from the Open Space One [OS1]
Zone (By-law 177-96) to the Residential Two [R2] Zone (By-law 177-96),
Majorwood Developments Inc., west side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major
Mackenzie Drive.
CARRIED
11. CO-OPERATORS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
34 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE,
MARKHAM CENTRE
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 3
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT
BUILDINGS WITH A TOTAL OF 319
UNITS (ZA 06 120486) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the staff report entitled: “Preliminary
Report: Co-operators Development Group Inc.
Application for Zoning Amendment to permit 3 residential apartment
buildings with a total of 319 units at 34 Main Street Unionville, Markham Centre” (ZA 06
120486) be received;
And
that a Public Meeting be held to consider the zoning amendment application (ZA
06-120486).
CARRIED
12. FIRST MARKHAM PLACE PROPERTIES INC.
3265 AND 3275 HIGHWAY 7 EAST
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN
ADDITION TO
AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTRE (SC
06 114114) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mary Flynn-Guglieti of McMillan Binch Mendelsohn and the project
architect, representing the applicant, displayed elevations of the proposed
addition for retail and parking structure uses. Committee discussed parking
requirements.
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the presentation by Mary Flynn-Guglieti of McMillan Binch
Mendelsohn, and the project architect, representing the applicant, First
Markham Place Properties Inc., be received;
And that the report dated October 3, 2006, entitled
“First Markham Place Properties Inc. – 3265 and 3275 Highway 7 East –
Application for site plan approval for an addition to an existing shopping
centre,” be received;
And that the site plan control application submitted
by First Markham Place Properties Inc., be endorsed in principle, subject to
the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;
And 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 has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
13. 2006
OXNARD BOXGROVE LTD, BOX GROVE COMMUNITY
SOUTH OF 14TH
AVENUE, EAST OF 9TH LINE
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-04001, PHASE 2) AND ZONING
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS (SU 04 009413,
ZA 04 009405) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report.
Plan of subdivision (19TM-04001, Phase 2) and zoning amendment applications by
2006 Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd, Box Grove Community,” dated October 3, 2006, be received;
And that Phase 2 of draft plan of subdivision
19TM-04001 located south of 14th Avenue, east of 9th
Line, submitted by 2006 Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd, be draft approved subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
And that the
Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to issue draft approval once the Owner has complied with
the requirement to enter into the agreements set out below restricting pre-sale
of certain residential lots in the subdivision;
And that prior to issuance of draft plan approval, the
Owner shall enter into an agreement with the Town, which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of
purchase and sale with end users for Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, until such
time as the Region of York has advised in writing that construction
of the Southeast Collector
Trunk Sewer in this vicinity is within 12 months of being completed, or
alternatively, that the vicinity of Lots 1 to 4 is no longer being considered
as a route for the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer;
And that zoning amendment application (ZA 04-009405)
to amend By-law 304-87 and By-law 177-96, as amended, submitted by 2006 Oxnard
Boxgrove Ltd for lands south of 14th Avenue, east of 9th
Line, be approved and the draft implementing zoning by-laws attached as
Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted;
And that servicing allocation for 32.5 units (98.25 population) be
granted to 2006 Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd (19TM-04001, Phase 2) subject to written
confirmation from the Trustee of the Box Grove Developers Group that servicing
allocation is available from the total water and sewage allocation granted to
the Box Grove Community by the Town and the Region;
And that the Region of York be advised of the
servicing allocation for this development;
And that the Town reserve the right to revoke or
reallocate servicing allocation at its sole discretion;
And that the applicant agree to pay their
proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the applicant provide to the Town the 30%
payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the
Town’s Fee By-law (2005-357);
And further that the draft plan of subdivision
approval shall lapse after a period of three years from issuance, in the event
that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
14. ANGELICO INVESTMENTS INC.
8555 WOODBINE AVENUE AND 3000
HIGHWAY 7
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR PHASE 2
OF THE
MICHAEL ANGELOS DEVELOPMENT
(SC 06 120081) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Paul Didur of Paul Didur Architect Inc., representing the applicant,
Angelico Investments Inc., presented elevations and site plans for Phase 2 of
the development. The ground floor will be retail, and the second floor will be
office space. Mr. Didur discussed entrance and access issues.
The Mayor and Committee members expressed strong support for site plan
and building elevations as presented by the applicant’s architect to DSC. Staff
was directed to work with applicant to ensure that final plans provide for
additional direct access into retail units from the public streets, in
particular for units oriented to the corner of Hwy 7 and Woodbine.
Moved by: Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation by Paul Didur of Paul Didur Architect Inc.,
representing the applicant, Angelico Investments Inc., be received;
And that the report dated October 3, 2006, entitled “Angelico
Investments Inc., 8555 Woodbine Avenue and 3000 Highway 7, Application for site
plan approval for the second phase of the Michael Angelos development” be received;
And that the application for site plan approval be endorsed, in
principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix “A”;
And that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning
and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued once the conditions outlined
above have been satisfied. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan;
And that Council authorize the
enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provision on the subject lands upon application by the
Owner once a site plan agreement has been executed or alternatively the Owner
has provided an undertaking not to compel issuance of a building permit until
the site plan agreement has been executed;
And further that this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval
will not be issued after a period of three years commencing October 3, 2006, in the event that
the site plan agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
15. SIDEWALKS, JAMES WALKER COURT (5.18)
Committee
received a petition submitted by Philip Fung, with 23 signatures of residents
on James Walker Court agreeing to omit the sidewalk.
Allan Brown advised
dialogue is ongoing with residents while construction of the sidewalks has been
put on hold. An update will be presented to Council. Committee considered that
the road in question is a cul-de-sac.
Moved by:
Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by:
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
petition submitted by Philip Fung, with 23 signatures of residents on James
Walker Court agreeing to omit the sidewalk, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
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16. LEGAL
MATTER (13.13)
Moved
by: Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 2:05 p.m. to discuss legal matters.
CARRIED
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor S. Daurio
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 2:25
p.m.
CARRIED
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PART C
Public Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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T.
Kanji, Planner II
R.
Kendall, Manager, Central District
V.
Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design
C.
Raynor, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST - None
disclosed
17. 1685904 ONTARIO INC., 4600 STEELES AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT MIXED USE
(ZA 06 126186) (10.5)
Report
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File
ZA 06 126186, submitted by 1685904 Ontario Inc., to permit mixed uses at 4600 Steeles Avenue.
Committee was
advised that 197 notices were mailed on September
13, 2006,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on September 7, 2006.
Committee received three written submissions from:
1. Chedorlaomer and Maria Encarnacion, 59 Duxford Crescent, in objection
2. Priti
Sehgal, President, Milliken Mills East Ratepayers Association, in objection and
with a petition of 393 signatures
3. Priti Sehgal, in objection, and with
colour photographs
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues. The applicant gave a brief presentation. It was noted that
the site plan is generally in compliance with the secondary plan for Milliken
but that certain issues need to be resolved, including the preservation of the
heritage property on the site, and review of the traffic study and site plan.
Mr.
J. Shirodker, 41 Manston Crescent, and Mr. R. Vinluan, 39 Manston Crescent both spoke in objection to the
application. Concerns included impact on the privacy of existing residents,
impact on community services and traffic in the area and the preservation of
the heritage building.
The
Committee noted that GO Transit facilities will be close by and that
residential density is required to support the vision of a sustainable Milliken Main Street. The Committee considered options
to mitigate the impact on residents, including reducing the townhomes to two
stories, increasing the landscaping, or relocating the development into the
Phase 2 location.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
written submissions from Chedorlaomer and Maria Encarnacion, 59 Duxford
Crescent and Priti Sehgal, President, Milliken Mills East Ratepayers
Association, in objection and with a petition of 393 signatures and
photographs, with respect to the proposal submitted by 1685904 Ontario Inc., for
4600 Steeles Avenue, be received;
And
that the deputations by Mr. J. Shirodker, 41 Manston Crescent, and Mr. R. Vinluan, 39 Manston Crescent both spoke in opposition to the
application be received;
And
that the report dated August 9, 2006 entitled “ Delegation of authority
to CAO to call a Public Meeting regarding a Zoning Amendment Application
submitted by 1685904 Ontario Inc. for 4600 Steeles Avenue” be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on October 3, 2006 with respect to
the proposed amendments to By-law 177-96, as amended, be received;
And further that the
application by 1685904 Ontario Inc. to
amend By-law 177-96 as amended, be referred back to staff for a report and
recommendation.
CARRIED
18. COTTONLANE ESTATES INC. 158, 168 AND 178
OLD KENNEDY ROAD
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION TO
PERMIT 7 RESIDENTIAL
TOWNHOUSE BLOCKS AND 1 MIXED
USE BLOCK (SU 05 023993) (10.7)
Report Attachment
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the
proposed Plan of Subdivision, File SU
05 023993, submitted by Cottonlane Estates Inc., to permit 7 residential
townhouse blocks and 1 mixed use block at 158, 168 and 178 Old Kennedy Road.
Committee was
advised that 292 notices were mailed on September
13, 2006,
and a Public Meeting sign was posted on September 11, 2006.
There were no written submissions received.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues. The Committee requested clarification on a minor issue.
There
were no comments from the audience.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the Development Services Commission report dated January 10, 2006 entitled
“Preliminary Report Cottonlane Estates Inc., Subdivision Application to permit
7 residential townhouse blocks and 1 mixed use block, 158, 168 and 178 Old
Kennedy Road, Markham (File SU 05 023993)”, be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on October 3,
2006 with
respect to the proposed draft plan of subdivision, be received;
And further that the
application by Cottonlane Estates Inc., for draft plan of subdivision approval,
be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:30 p.m.