MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-02-07 - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting No. 4
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PARTS A
AND 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
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
A. Arbuckle, Manager, Infrastructure
and Capital Works
S. Bordone, Planner
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
D. Clark, Town Architect
G. Day, Planner
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
A. Henriques, Planner
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Kitagawa, Acting Senior Project
Coordinator
P. Loukes, Director, Operations
S. Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban
Design
D. Miller, Senior Planner
A. Mukherjee, Manager,
Transportation Engineering
N. Pileggi, Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
B. Varner, Real Property Manager
B. Wiles, Manager, Enforcement and
Licensing
L. Wimmer, Senior Planner, Urban
Design
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:20 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – none
declared
1. CALORA
INVESTMENTS, 9301 AND 9311 HIGHWAY 48
PROPOSED DEEMING BY-LAW
LOTS 1 AND LOT 2, REGISTERED
PLAN 4160 (10.6)
Report 1 2
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Council enact a By-law to deem Lots 1 and Lot
2, Registered Plan 4160 not to
be part of a registered plan of subdivision, and that staff take appropriate
action as required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
2. HERITAGE
WEEK 2006, FEBRUARY 19-25, 2006 (16.11)
Report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the week of February
19-25, 2006 be proclaimed as Heritage Week in the Town of Markham;
And that the Heritage Section set up an educational heritage display in
the Great Hall of the Civic Centre during Heritage Week to promote Markham’s built
heritage programs;
And that the
Prince of Wales Prize Flag be authorized to be raised on the Town of Markham Civic
Centre Flagpole for the duration of Ontario
Heritage Week.
CARRIED
3. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS, REGISTERED PLAN
#’S 65M-3358, 65M-3559,
65M-3575, 65M-3519, 65M-3493,
65M-3494, 65M-3172, 65M-3245,
65M-3364, 65M-3051 AND
65M-3343
ENGINEERING FILE #’S 1017
PHASE I AND II, 1023, 3076 PHASE I,
3075 PHASE I, 3009 PHASE V,
2128 PHASE I AND II, 2085 PHASE II,
2122 PHASE II (10.7)
Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the services in
Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3358, 65M-3559, 65M-3575,
65M-3519, 65M-3493, 65M-3494 65M-3172, 65M-3245, 65M-3364, 65M-3051 and
65M-3343 be
accepted;
And that
by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish
each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of
the Town of Markham;
And that the
Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and
maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s
system;
And that
acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating
budgets;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71,
by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a
maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking By-law 2005-188, by including no
parking on the streets indicated be approved;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms
of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of
Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.
CARRIED
4. DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, ABRAHAM REESOR
HOUSE
7265 HIGHWAY 7 (RUSSELL
PROPERTY)
FRANK ALBERT REESOR HOUSE
7323 HIGHWAY 7 (REESOR
PROPERTY) (16.11.3)
Report 1 2
Ashmore Reesor, 8042 Reesor Road, spoke to the Committee
regarding 7323 Highway 7, advising that he did not object to the designation,
but requested input to the Secondary Plan and
surrounding development, with respect to impacts on the subject
property. He noted concerns for the future road pattern, and for protection of
the trees.
Staff confirmed that the owners of both properties subject to
proposed designation had been notified of this meeting, and advised that typically,
house and a smaller parcel are protected, but that it is up the property owner
to develop or retain his property.
Committee stated that the recommendation is for Notice
of Intention to be published and there will be an opportunity for Mr. Reesor to
discuss his concerns with staff. Staff was directed to ensure Mr. Reesor is
kept informed of surrounding development.
Committee agreed to a division of the question. A
motion to defer the designation of 7323 Highway 7 was lost.
Moved by:
Councillor J. Webster
Seconded
by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the
report titled “Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,
Abraham Reesor House – 7265 Highway 7 (Russell Property), Frank Albert Reesor
House – 7323 Highway 7 (Reesor Property) be received;
And that
the Abraham Reesor House – 7265 Highway 7 be approved for designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as properties of cultural heritage
value or interest;
And that
the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council’s
Notice of Intention to Designate
as per the requirements of the Act; and
- prepare the Designation By-law
for the property.
CARRIED
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
report titled “Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,
Abraham Reesor House – 7265 Highway 7 (Russell Property), Frank Albert Reesor
House – 7323 Highway 7 (Reesor Property) be received;
And that
the Frank Albert Reesor House – 7323 Highway 7 be approved for designation
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as properties of cultural
heritage value or interest;
And that
the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council’s
Notice of Intention to Designate
as per the requirements of the Act; and
- prepare the Designation By-law
for the property.
CARRIED
5. STREET LIGHT SELECTION CRITERIA
FOR ALTERNATIVE STREET
LIGHTING
ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS (10.0)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the report entitled,
“Street Light Selection Criteria for Alternative Street Lighting on Public
Right of Ways”, dated February 7, 2006 be received;
And that the “Street
Light Selection Criteria” be endorsed as the guideline for consideration of
alternative street light fixtures and poles in the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
6. RECOMMENDED
APPROACH TO MARKHAM'S
TREE PRESERVATION BY-LAW
(2.21)
Report Attachment
Staff presented background to the Tree Preservation By-law
initiative, and outlined the project status, the legislative authority under
the Municipal Act (2001), Markham’s current tree protection practices, and proposed provisions
for Heritage trees. If Committee endorses the proposed approach, staff will
finalize the tree preservation by-law and report back to Committee on staffing
requirements, enforcement, and other issues.
Marion Matthias, 33 Colborne Street, stated her support for tree preservation and Heritage
protection.
Committee directed that the Cachet and Jennings Gate areas be
included in this by-law. Discussions
included the different standards for Heritage districts, the urgency of
enacting the by-law soon to prevent pre-emptive actions intended to avoid the
by-law, deterrents, enforcement,
liability, and addressing the rural areas in the next phase. Committee directed
that the participants in the survey and meetings be notified when this matter
comes forward.
Committee suggested using the type of information found on
Page 3 of the Information Sheet,
(Appendix “A” to the staff report dated February 7, 2006) with respect to “Urban Forest” and City of Toronto statistics, be used in Markham’s education program.
A motion to amend the diameter for “significant” trees,
town-wide, to 25 cm. was lost.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Councillor E. Shapero
That the deputation by Marion Mathias in support of
the Tree Preservation By-law, be received.
And that the report to
Development Services Committee entitled “Recommended Approach to Markham’s Tree Preservation By-law” dated February
7, 2006 be
received;
And that Council endorse, in
principle, a preferred approach for a tree preservation by-law for the Town of
Markham which includes the “Urban Area plus Heritage Conservation District
Study Areas and Hamlets outside the Urban Area as identified in the Official
Plan” and includes the Jennings Gate subdivision and all lands
south of Major Mackenzie Drive, between Kennedy Road and Woodbine Avenue that
are not currently within the urban boundaries;
And that Council endorse, in
principle, the development of a “Tree Preservation Education Program” which
would support and accompany the Tree Preservation By-law;
And that staff proceed to
finalize a Tree Preservation By-law for the Town of Markham in consultation with appropriate
Town departments, based on the “Urban Area Approach” noted above;
And that staff report back on
the resources and staffing required to administer and enforce the Tree Preservation
By-law and to implement a Tree Preservation Education Program;
And that the Tree Preservation
By-law be brought forward for enactment only after staff has reported back to
Council on requirements to support additional staff to administer and
enforce the Tree Preservation By-law and Tree Preservation Education Program;
And further that staff
investigate the options and costs associated with conducting a Heritage Tree
Inventory, looking at issues related to part of Phase II
of the Tree By-law, and report back to Council for further
direction.
CARRIED
Public Meeting – to Council
7. JOLIS INVESTMENTS, WEST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE
NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE AT
CALVERT ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
IMPLEMENT RECENT
REVISIONS TO DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19T-88018
(ZA 05 025323) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 05 025323,
submitted by Jolis Investments to implement recent revisions to draft plan of
subdivision 19T-88018, on the west side of Woodbine Avenue, north of 16th
Avenue at Calvert Road.
Committee was advised that 116
notices were mailed on February 1, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on January 18, 2006. Committee received written
submissions from:
1. Clive Cheung, 193 Hopecrest Road, in objection
2. Tara Clayton, Regional Municipality of York, Roads Branch, with comments.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues. There were no comments from the public, and the Committee
had no concerns.
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the written submissions
from Clive Cheung, in objection; and from Tara Clayton, Regional Municipality
of York, Roads Branch, with comments on the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, File ZA 05 025323,
submitted by Jolis Investments, on Woodbine Avenue, be received;
And
that the Development Services Commission preliminary report dated January 10,
2006 entitled “Application by Jolis Investments for a Zoning By-law Amendment
to implement recent revisions to draft plan of subdivision 19T-88018, located
on the west side of Woodbine Avenue, north of 16th Avenue at Calvert
Road (File ZA 05 025323)” be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 7, 2006, with respect to
the Zoning By-law Amendment, be received;
And
that the draft amendment to By-law 165-80 be referred to Council for approval.
CARRIED
8. SHOULDICE HOSPITAL LTD., 7750 BAYVIEW
AVENUE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19T-95002
TOWN INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND
REVISIONS TO CONDITIONS OF
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL TO REFLECT THE TOWN’S
REDUCTION IN
SERVICING ALLOCATION (SUB 95 001) (10.7)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Town initiated Zoning By-law amendment and
revisions to conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval to reflect the
Town’s reduction in servicing allocation for Shouldice Hospital Limited, 7750 Bayview Avenue, File SUB 95 001.
Committee was advised that 431
notices were mailed on January 18, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on January 10, 2006. Committee received written
submissions from:
1. Linda Herron, Pomona Valley subdivision, in objection
2. Sylvia E. Gatti-Klein and Helmut Klein, 22 Dell Glen Court, in support
3. Lois Warren-Sudeyko and Bob Sudeyko, 12 Dell Glen Court, in support
4. Robert Major, Regional Municipality of York, Transportation
and Works Department, submitting comments
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues.
Mary
Flynn-Guglietti of McMillan Binch Mendelsohn, representing the applicant, Shouldice Hospital, expressed dismay at the recent
servicing allocation distribution that reduced Shouldice Hospitals approval
from 375 units to 200 units for the first phase. Ms. Flynn-Guglietti requested
clarification that the Hold provisions attached to development beyond the
proposed 200 unit phase would be for sewage allocation only. Staff clarified
this issue and agreed to reword the amendment.
Marion
Matthias, 33
Colborne Street,
requested information on the future of the Hospital. Staff advised that the
Town has no control over the continuation of the Hospital use.
Evelyn
Ellison, 48 Jolis Street, stated concerns for the impacts on
wildlife and trees, and traffic issues, and questioned the outcome of a
previous application by the Hospital for an extension. Ms. Ellison also stated
that she had not received notice of this Public Meeting. Staff advised
that Ms. Ellison is outside the normal
notification range, however additional notice is provided by the sign posted on
the property. The Committee noted Ms. Ellison’s concerns.
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the written submissions
from Linda Herron, in objection; and from Sylvia E. Gatti-Klein and Helmut
Klein, and Lois Warren-Sudeyko and Bob Sudeyko, in support; and from Robert
Major, Regional Municipality of York, Transportation and Works Department,
submitting comments
regarding the Town initiated
Zoning By-law amendment and revisions to conditions of draft plan of
subdivision approval for Shouldice Hospital Limited, 7750 Bayview Avenue, File SUB 95 001, be received;
And that the deputation by
Marion Matthias and Evelyn Ellison, with concerns regarding the Town initiated
Zoning By-law amendment and revisions to conditions of draft plan of
subdivision approval for Shouldice Hospital Limited, 7750 Bayview Avenue, File
SUB 95 001, be received;
And
that the Development Services Commission information report dated November 22,
2005, entitled “Town initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and revisions to
conditions of draft plan of subdivision to reflect the Town’s reduction in
servicing allocation to Shouldice Hospital Ltd., 7750 Bayview Avenue, draft
plan of subdivision 19T-95002 (SUB 95 001)” be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on February
7, 2006,
with respect to the Town initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and revisions to the
draft plan of subdivision, be received;
And
that the draft amendment to By-law 2237 and the revisions to Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-95002, be referred to Council for approval, with
clarification regarding the Hold provisions.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by Development Services Committee on February 7, 2006:
9. MARKHAM
CENTRE HIGH SCHOOL (13.6.1)
Staff gave an overview of the site plan application
for the proposed York School
for Athletics and Healthy Active Living in the Markham Centre East Precinct. Phase
I is anticipated to be operational with Grades 9 and 10 only in September 2008,
and Phase II will follow with enhanced athletic facilities.
Staff reviewed access and traffic issues, outlining interim
conditions and ultimate conditions in 2011. Staff will report back on the
resolution of key issues – transportation, access, and servicing.
Jane Ross and Bill Crothers, Board Chair, representing
the York Region District School Board, gave a brief presentation and provided
an information booklet on the proposed school. The Board is holding a public
information meeting on February 8 that will encompass the issues discussed
today.
Committee discussed traffic issues and supported accelerating
completion of Enterprise Boulevard
to coordinate with the school opening.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation by Town staff and Jane Ross and
Bill Crothers of the York Region District School Board regarding the Markham
Centre High School,
be received.
CARRIED
10. REMINGTON
GROUP, PHASE I TOWN HOMES
MARKHAM CENTRE (10.8)
Moved by: Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the presentation by the Remington Group,
regarding Phase I Town Homes, be deferred at the
applicant’s request.
CARRIED
11. MARKHAM
CENTRE STREET NAMING (10.14)
As a follow-up to Committee discussions, staff
provided alternate names for the road that the YMCA is located on: Innovation
Avenue; Convergence Drive;
and Creativity Road.
Committee suggested Research Road be considered as well, and directed that the YMCA
be involved in further discussions regarding the name of the road.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the staff presentation regarding street names in
Markham Centre, be received.
CARRIED
12. LANGSTAFF
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
REGARDING ZONING BY-LAW 2551
(10.5)
Correspondence
Donald C. Hindson of Cattanach Hindson Sutton and VanVelduizen,
representing the Langstaff Community Association Inc., made a lengthy deputation
with respect to Zoning By-law 2551. Several landowners were in attendance in
support of the presentation.
The Committee received correspondence from Mr. Hindson
dated December 9, 2005,
and a copy of his presentation.
The area of discussion included properties west of Bayview
Avenue to Church Street,
and from Highway 407 to the cemetery lands. Mr. Hindson provided background on
the differing Rural Industrial and Highway Commercial designations. OPA 54 was
implemented in 1986, redesignated the area to Industrial Commercial and Open
Space and indicated Council’s intention to utilize the subject area in Langstaff
for Industrial uses. In 1995, OPA 26 and the Thornhill Secondary Plan (OPA 1) came
into effect, which delivered a mixed message to the residents with respect to
densities and uses.
Mr. Hindson suggested that as a result, there is a
concentration of outside storage uses, legal and otherwise, and that the current
By-law 2551 is 20 years old and out of date. Area property owners are applying
for Temporary Use By-laws or are attempting to relocate their businesses, and
are requesting the following concessions from the Town:
1. That a moratorium be placed on the issuance
of Compliance Orders and By-law Prosecutions for a length of time to be
determined by the proposed Committee outlined in the following point;
2. That the Langstaff Community Association
be permitted a voice in the Planning of the area, to provide staff with
first-hand information on the wishes of the owners, and to liaise with the
other owners regarding Council’s decisions;
3. In conjunction with York Region, Council
is requested to locate, designate, and rezone properties where outside storage
could occur, subject to Site Plan Control, so that existing businesses could be
relocated.
Mr. Hindson noted that numerous Orders to Comply are dated for February
15 and 17, 2006, therefore the owners request Council’s action and formation of
a working committee prior to these dates.
Staff noted that several attempts have been made to
address zoning issues, and recent initiatives have been delayed due to the Regional
transit project. A Visioning document has been prepared in past, and it was
suggested that the current study be re-directed rather than delayed. Provision
of transit and servicing are key issues. Land assemblies are now developing,
which may have an impact on efforts.
Committee discussed ongoing efforts, lack of progress,
and requests by the residents for more time. Committee supported referring this
matter to the Thornhill Subcommittee, with interim and final report dates to
monitor progress. Mr. Hindson was requested to ensure that land owners, not
just tenants, participate in the Subcommittee meetings.
The Committee agreed to discuss compliance issues
in-camera, later in the meeting.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence dated December 9, 2005, and
the deputation by Donald C. Hindson of Cattanach Hindson Sutton and VanVelduizen,
representing the Langstaff Community Association Inc., with respect to Zoning By-law
2551, be received;
And that Thornhill Subcommittee meetings be held
with staff, the Langstaff Community Association Inc., and area property owners
with respect to Planning issues;
And that the Thornhill Subcommittee provide a
progress report to the Development Services Committee in early June, 2006, and a
final report in early October, 2006.
CARRIED
13. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 18, 2006 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting held January 18,
2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
14. DELEGATED
APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Report
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
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 February 7, 2006.
CARRIED
15. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 3, 2005 TO JANUARY 6, 2006 (10.0)
Report
Staff was directed to delay presentation of the By-law for Rodeo Homes
until the Ward Councillor has an opportunity to meet with residents.
Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Committee receive the
report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the
period of December 3, 2005 to January 6, 2006” and direct staff to process the
applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
16. THANH
CHU (CHU’S MARTIAL ARTS WORLD)
55 GLEN CAMERON ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
A COMMERCIAL SCHOOL (ZA 05
024111) (10.5)
Report 1 2 3
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning
Amendment application (ZA 05 024111) submitted by Thanh Chu to include a
commercial school as a permitted use at 55 Glen Cameron Rd, located east of
Yonge St on the south side of Glen Cameron Rd within the Thornhill Secondary
Plan Area.
CARRIED
17. 1191373
ONTARIO INC., 7200 MARKHAM RD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT A
GENERAL MERCHANDISE DEPARTMENT
STORE (GIANT TIGER)
WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING
(ZA 05 027205) (10.5)
Report 1 2 3
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the
application submitted by 1191373 Ontario Inc. to permit a General Merchandise
Department Store (Giant Tiger) within an existing building at 7200 Markham
Road.
CARRIED
18. WEMAT
FOUR LIMITED, 80 MINTHORN BLVD.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
EIGHT-STOREY
PROFFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING
(SC 05 016629) (10.6)
Report 1 2 3 4 5
Dagmar Teubner, representing the applicant, Wemat Four
Limited, was in attendance to present elevations of the proposed building. Ms.
Teubner clarified three of the conditions relating to:
4. d) Driveway Location: A Traffic Engineer has
been retained by the applicant to review the location of the driveway with
repect to the curve of Minthorn Boulevard, and it was requested that the consultant’s recommendation
be considered by the delegated approval authority. Staff supported rewording
the condition to clarify that final access will be to the satisfaction of the Director
of Engineering.
4. e) (iv) Building
Materials: Ms. Teubner confirmed that material will be similar to the building at 50 Minthorn Boulevard.
4. h) Committee of Adjustment: Although the
applicant’s site plan indicates an access to the property to the east, the applicant does not now
own the adjacent property, and will not be able to comply with the requirement
for an easment for a potential mutual driveway. Staff advised that a second access is required
for a development of this scale. If the revised site plan indicates the
secondary access is dependant on integration, proper arrangements will have to
be made with the adjacent property owner. Committee agreed to delete h) and
incorporate the requirement for a secondary access into clause 4.d), to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
Committee requested the applicant consider applying for the Leeds Building program for this development, and that staff keep the
Committee informed of the progress.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by:
That the Site Plan application (SC 05 016629) submitted by Wemat Four
Limited for an eight-storey professional office building at 80 Minthorn Blvd,
be endorsed in principle, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That site plan approval be delegated to the
Director of Planning & Urban Design or her designate, to be issued
following execution of a site plan agreement.
Site Plan approval issues only when the Director has signed the site
plan “approved”;
2.
That the owner will enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town of Markham containing all standard provisions
and requirements of the Town and public agencies, including:
a) Provision
for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries and development
charges;
b) Provisions for satisfying all requirements of
the Town’s Departments and external agencies, including the Regional
Municipality of York Transportation and Works Department;
3.
That this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three
years commencing February 7, 2006, in the event that the site plan agreement is
not executed within that period;
4.
That prior to approval of the site
plan, the Owner shall:
a) Submit drawings, to the satisfaction of the of the Director of
Operations, showing the location and
size of the internal garbage room/recycling room;
b) Submit a
revised site plan, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, indicating fire
department connections, the location of fire hydrants, and the location of Fire
Access Route Signs;
c) Meet with the fire department to finalize the location of the Fire
Department connection, private hydrant, fire access route signage and rapid
entry key box, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief;
d) Submit a revised site
plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, showing the
centreline of the proposed driveway to the subject development, the final
access location, and showing a second
access to the site. If the secondary access is dependant on integration, proper
arrangements must be made with the adjacent property owner.
e)
Provide a revised site plan and
building elevations, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban
Design, which shows:
i)
A key map;
ii)
Compliance with the minor
variances obtained from the Committee of Adjustment;
iii)
Strengthened pedestrian
connections throughout the site, particularly at the intersection of Highway 7
and Leslie St and
internally from the north and south ends of the building and to the site to the
east;
iv)
Specification of building
materials, additional detail for the primary building entrance, stronger
cornice treatment on the building, and screening of roof top heating, air
conditioning and ventilation equipment;
f) Submit a
Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban
Design, prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, with
emphasis on the landscape treatment along the Highway 7 and Leslie St frontage
and the required street tree planting in the boulevard;
g) Obtain all
necessary approvals from the Regional Municipality of York (Transportation and
Works Department);
And that staff keep the Committee informed of the
progress of the developer’s application for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environment Design) Certification Program.
CARRIED
19. COMMENTS
ON BILL 51 – AN ACT TO AMEND
THE PLANNING ACT AND THE
CONSERVATION LAND ACT (13.2)
Report
Committee directed that a
work session by held on this issue at the next Committee of the Whole or
Development Services Committee meeting.
Moved by: Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That consideration of the staff report entitled
“Comments on Bill 51 – An Act to amend the Planning Act and the Conservation
Land Act”, dated February 7, 2006, be deferred to allow for a work session at
the next Committee of the Whole or Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
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20. LEGAL MATTERS (10.0, 8.5)
Moved by:
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the Development Services Committee recess
in-camera at 5:20 for legal matters.
CARRIED
Moved
by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the
Committee rise from in-camera at 6:00
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
Regrets
Mayor D. Cousens
Regional Councillor J. Heath
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R. Blake, Senior Project Coordinator
A. Henriques, Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
K. Bavington, 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 declared
See also: Items 7 and 8.
21. MOHAMMED KHAN IN TRUST (SWALLOW’S NEST)
93 HELEN AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO
PERMIT
SIX RESIDENTIAL LOTS (ZA 05
019772, SU 05 027340) (10.5)
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
amendment, Files SU 05 027340, ZA 05 019772, submitted by Mohammed Khan in
Trust (Swallow’s Nest) to permit six residential lots at 93 Helen Avenue.
Committee was advised that 29
notices were mailed on January 18, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on January 18, 2006. Committee received a written
submission from Glenn Baron and P. Doherty, 251 Helen Avenue, with concerns.
Staff
gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and
outstanding issues.
Glenn
Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, stated his concerns for traffic
and pedestrian safety. Mr. Baron discussed
the provision of servicing on Helen Avenue, and requested sewer laterals be
provided for his property. Committee noted his concerns and directed staff to provide
a response to Mr. Baron’s questions.
Moved
by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Webster
That the written submission
from Glenn Baron and P. Doherty, with concerns regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
amendment, Files SU 05 027340, ZA 05 019772, submitted by Mohammed Khan in
Trust (Swallow’s Nest) for 93 Helen Avenue, be received;
And that the deputation by Glen
Baron with concerns regarding the proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment, Files SU 05
027340, ZA 05 019772, submitted by Mohammed Khan in Trust (Swallow’s Nest) for
93 Helen Avenue, be received;
And
that the Development Services Commission report dated November 8, 2005 entitled
“Preliminary Report, Mohammed Khan in Trust, Application to amend the Zoning
By-law to permit 6 residential lots, 93 Helen Avenue, South Unionville Planning
District (ZA 05 019772)” be received;
And
that the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 7, 2006, with respect to
the proposed amendments to By-law 304-87 (ZA 05 019772) and proposed draft plan
of subdivision 19TM-05020 (SU 05 027340) be received;
And
further that the applications submitted by Mohammed Khan in Trust be referred
back to staff for a final recommendation report.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 8.00 p.m.