MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
October
28, 2008
Meeting No. 26
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
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 Corporate
Services
R. Borooah, Town Architect
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
S. Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban
Design
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Canada Room with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional Councillor
T. Wong assumed the Chair for Economic Development items, Nos.4 &5. Councillor A. Chiu assumed the Chair
for Community Services Issues item, No.6.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Regional Councillor G. Landon disclosed an interest with respect to
Item #2 & 3, as his son works for Greenpark Homes, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 14, 2008, Part A (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held October 14,
2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. ANAGNI
HOMES
REVISED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MARKHAM ROAD
AND EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE (10.0)
Mr. Anthony Martelli, Director of Engineering, Greenpark,
advised the Committee that today’s presentation is a work in progress. He also advised that Anagni Homes has an
approved proposal for the northwest corner of Markham
Road and Edward Jeffrey’s Avenue, but have met
with Town staff to explore a more suitable design. Mr. Martelli reported that they have
committed to LEED Silver for this proposal.
Mr. Sean Lawrence, Kohn Architect, presented the
Committee with 3 D models depicting the original proposal and four options of
alternative massing. The new proposals
have higher towers together with podium buildings. Mr. Lawrence advised that by bringing these
dwellings closer to the corner of Markham
Road and Edward Jeffreys
Avenue the proposed development will be further
away from the existing single family community and allow for additional green
space.
The Ward Councillor advised that she will be presenting
these new proposals to the residents for their comments and feedback. Staff advised that a traffic analysis will be
required.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation by Mr. Anthony Martelli,
Director of Engineering, Greenpark regarding Anagni Homes and Mr. Sean
Lawrence, Kohn Architect - Revised Development Proposal for the Northwest
Corner of Markham Road and Edward Jeffreys Avenue be received.
CARRIED
3. HIGHWAY
48 WOODLOT
LOCATED IN FORMER MATRUNDOLA
LAND (10.0)
Ms. Shirley Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Highway 48 woodlot, north of
Edward Jeffreys Avenue and south of Bur Oak Avenue.
There was considerable discussion regarding other municipality’s
policies with respect to park land dedication credit in exchange for conveyance
of woodlots into public ownership. Staff
advised that currently the Town has a comparatively high rate of parkland
dedication for high density development.
They are currently reviewing the practices of other Municipalities
within York Region and the Greater Toronto area. Staff also advised that during Bill 51
considerations, staff petitioned the Province for specific provisions to take
woodlands or valleylands as a condition on subdivision approvals. However, the Province did not grant that
request. Staff will report back on the
practices of other municipalities.
The Committee suggested that staff review retaining
more of the woodlot than is currently being proposed and continue the woodlot
and buffer area to the north. The
Committee enquired if an independent review was prepared for this area. Staff advised that an independent woodlot
assessment was completed and will confirm (via e-mail) the details of that
review to Members of Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation by Ms. Shirley Marsh, Senior
Planner, Urban Design regarding
Highway 48 Woodlot located in former Matrundola
Land be received.
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM
CHINA BUSINESS MISSION
POST MISSION UPDATE (10.16)
Presentation
Ms. Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects,
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Markham China Business
Mission focusing on the outcomes.
The Committee commended all the members of staff
involved in organizing the event. The
Committee discussed the importance of continued follow up and up and coming
events related to the Markham China Mission.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation by Ms. Christina Kakaflikas,
Manager, Special Projects, regarding the Markham China Business Mission, be
received.
CARRIED
5. DEMONSTRATION
OF ELECTRONIC KIOSK
NEW DVD (10.16)
Ms. Huyen Hare, Business Development Officer,
demonstrated the electronic kiosk advising that when it is not being used at
special events that it will be stationed in the great hall.
The Committee suggested having the new Markham DVD
placed on U-tube and identifying contact information for Economic Development department.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the presentation by Ms. Huyen Hare, Business
Development Officer, regarding the new DVD for the electronic kiosk, be
received.
CARRIED
6. EAST
MARKHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE &
LIBRARY – SCHEMATIC DESIGN (6.6)
Report Attach
A Attach
B
Mr. Duff Balmer, Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the building concepts for the East Markham Community
Centre & Library outlining the updated site plans, building massing,
parking structure and hospital linkage.
Mr. Stephen Carpenter, President, Enermodal Engineering Ltd., delivered
a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the LEED initiatives for the East
Markham Community Centre & Library advising that they are close to
achieving LEED Gold.
The Committee suggested that staff together with the representatives
from Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners consider the following:
·
Further review of anticipated cars
visiting the main drop-off area
·
Additional work on the proposed
parking structure (solar panel or green roof)
·
Entrance to the Wellness
Park (a major entrance)
·
Reduction in light pollution
·
Further consideration of Bird
Friendly Design Criteria
·
More balance with the glass
materials
There was considerable discussion as to whether this proposal follows the
architectural design guidelines of the Cornell area. Mr. D’Arcy Arthurs, Partner, Shore Tilbe
Irwin & Partners, advised the Committee that they have worked closely together
with the Town Architect, the Urban Design team, Markham Stouffville Hospital
(and their architect), Markham District Energy staff and that the proposal
being presented has been considered in the context of Cornell. Staff advised that the proposal is a
schematic and that the actual building materials will be confirmed at a later
stage.
The Committee suggested addressing the Community through a Public
Information meeting to explain the various elements that have been incorporated
into the design to make the entire site functional and integrated. The Committee also suggested that a Council
Workshop together with representatives of Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partner, and
staff be held prior to the Public Information meeting. The Committee requested that the
recommendation to approve the schematic design be deferred.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report titled “East Markham Community Centre
& Library – Schematic Design” be received; and,
That the presentation by Shore Tilbe Irwin &
Partners highlighting the building envelop and
proposed elements of the building and associated parking garage
structure be received; and,
That Council authorizes staff to proceed with detailed
design phase following joint Town of Markham and Markham
Stouffville Hospital Open House on November 17, 2008 and a to-be-scheduled Council
Workshop ; and,
That Council authorizes the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an Agreement
of Purchase and Sale, in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor
and all related documents and take any action necessary to give effect to the
acquisition of approximately 4.51 acres of land from Markham Stouffville
Hospital together with an option to purchase an additional 0.75 acres of land
at the south-west corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Church Street; and,
That the property acquisition costs be funded from account #070 6200
7369 005; and,
That the Architectural/Engineering
Services fee for Shore Tilbe Irwin and Partners be increased by $591,480 to
account for additional project scope, primarily related to the parking garage
structure; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT -
UPDATE (5.7)
This item was deferred to the November 4, 2008 Development Services Committee meeting.
8. ROUGE
NORTH MANAGEMENT AREA/ GREENBELT
OPA 140 SETTLEMENT (10.0)
Report
Attachments
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services advised the Committee that staff have been working for some
time at bringing forward a Rouge North Management Plan, including ecological
criteria plan that will be used to define the boundaries of the Rouge River and
its tributaries to be brought into public ownership. The development community had objected to the
originally proposed criteria. The
Provincial Greenbelt Plan validates the Rouge North Plan. The document has been revised to reflect and
make direct reference to the Provincial Greenbelt. Mr. Baird also advised that the revised
document is very timely and has received the support of the Rouge Park
Alliance, the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority and the development community. The development community will be withdrawing
their appeals following modifications outlined in the report.
The Committee thanked staff for all their work with
respect to the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt and are pleased to see
things have been sorted out with the development community.
The Committee requested that the Town Solicitor send
an e-mail confirming the cumulative effect of this amendment and the public
ownership lands within the boundaries.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy J. Heath
That the report entitled “Rouge North Management
Area/Greenbelt OPA No. 140 Settlement” be received; and,
That the modifications to OPA No. 140, as shown in
Attachment A of the staff report, be approved; and,
That the Town Solicitor be authorized and directed to
execute Minutes of Settlement with the appellants to OPA No. 140, substantially
in the form attached as Attachment B to the staff report and to request the
Ontario Municipal Board to approve OPA 140 as modified.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM.