Development Services Committee Meeting
Revised Agenda
Revised items are identified by an asterisk (*)

Meeting Number: 28

Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 1:30 P.m.

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Please bring this Development Services Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on December 13, 2023.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

DEPUTATIONS

4.

COMMUNICATIONS

4.1

COMMUNICATION ON MARKVILLE SECONDARY PLAN STUDY INTERIM REPORT (10.4)

Note: Please refer to item 7.1 for staff report.

• 1. That the communication submitted by Elisabeth Tan providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received.

5.

PETITIONS

5.1

PETITION AGAINST THE PROPOSED MARKVILLE SECONDARY PLAN (10.4)

Note: Please refer to item 7.1 for staff report.

• 1. That the petition entitled "Petition Against the Proposed Markville Secondary Plan" from the Markville Community Association, Markham Community Connect Association, South Unionville Resident Forum and Unionville Community Association be received; and,
  2. That the petition entitled "Petition Against the Proposed Markville Secondary Plan" from Owners/Residents of 25 Austin Drive be received; and,
  3. That the petitions be referred to Staff, and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

6.1

ELGIN MILLS ROAD, SCHEDULE C MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) STUDY (WARDS 2, 5 AND 6) (10.0)

M. Riad, ext. 2183

• 1. That the report entitled “Elgin Mills Road, Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study (Wards 2, 5 and 6)”, be received; and,
  2. That the preferred alignment and design concept of Elgin Mills Road from Woodbine Avenue to McCowan Road, as set out in the Environmental Study Report (ESR), be endorsed; and,
  3. That City staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion and file the Schedule C Municipal Class EA Study for Elgin Mills Road with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); and,
  4. That as per the feedback received at the Development Services Committee on November 14, 2023, City staff undertake further evaluation of the Active Transportation during the detailed design stage and endeavor to accommodate separated cycling and pedestrian facilities where possible along Elgin Mills Road; and further,
  5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.2

COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM - 2023 (10.0)

P. Wokral, ext. 7955

• 1. That the Staff report, dated December 11, 2023, titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2023”, be received; and,
  2. That Council supports the following financial assistance for four project requests, representing $25,173.61 in grant assistance:
     1. The proposed replacement of one modern window, and the re-conditioning of two historic wooden windows at 819 Bur Oak Avenue, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $6,122.61); and,
     2. The repair and replacement of damaged brick at 5 George Street, Markham Village, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $3,051.00); and,
     3. The installation of a ground sign approved by the City at 4470 Highway 7 East Unionville, subject to the applicant removing existing abandoned and non-compliant signage (up to the  maximum of $1,000.00); and,
     4. The reconditioning of the historic wooden windows, and installation of appropriate new storm windows at 8961 Ninth Line, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit (up to a maximum of $15,000.00); and,
  3. That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-23065 ($30,000.00 available for 2023); and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 

6.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT – OBJECTIONS TO NOTICES OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE – PHASE III PROPERTIES (16.11)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

Report is now attached.

• 1. That the Staff report, dated December 11, 2023, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objections to Notices of Intention to Designate – Phase III Properties”, be received; and,
  2. That the written objections to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted by or on behalf of the property owners of 10690 McCowan Road (Ward 6) and 2972 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2), be received as information; and,
  3. That Council affirm its intention to designate 10690 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “William Henry Meyer House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  4. That Council affirm its intention to designate 2972 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “John and Elizabeth Rowbotham House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  5. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place designation by-laws before Council for adoption; and,
  6. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-laws as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

7.1

MARKVILLE SECONDARY PLAN STUDY INTERIM REPORT (10.4)

L. da Silva, ext. 3115

Report is now attached.

• 1. That the report and presentation dated December 11, 2023, entitled, “Markville Secondary Plan Study Interim Report” be received; and,
  2. That the Markville Secondary Plan Study Interim Report and emerging concept be released for public consultation and input to support the preparation of the final study; and,
  3. That staff be directed to host a Community Information Meeting in Q1 2024 to present the interim report and emerging concept; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.

MOTIONS

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION

10.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

• As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

11.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.

ADJOURNMENT