MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2005-05-03
Meeting No. 9
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik
PART A - 11:00
a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m.
- Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
Regrets: Councillor G. McKelvey
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
D. Miller, Senior Planner
A. Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation
Engineering
A. Pozywiak, Director, Strategic
Initiatives
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
N. Unsworth, Park Development
Coordinator
T. Williams, Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:05 p.m. with Councillor D. Horchik in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 1, the proposed
development by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas, by nature of living
in close proximity to the subject lands, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
1. 973125 ONTARIO LTD. AND CONTANTINOS PALLAS
9250 WARDEN AVENUE, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(ZA 04 016314) (10.5)
Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed
development by 973125 Ontario Ltd. and Constantinos Pallas, by nature of living
in close proximity to the subject lands, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the staff memorandum dated May 3, 2005, regarding the proposed zoning by-law
amendment, File ZA 04 016314, submitted by 973125 Ontario Limited and
Constantinos Pallas for a 15 lot plan of subdivision at 9250 Warden Avenue, be
received;
And
that the by-law to amend By-law 118-79, as amended, be enacted.
CARRIED
2. ROUGE
PARK ALLIANCE,
INVITING THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
TO PROVIDE A MEMBER FOR THE
STEERING COMMITTEE
FOR THE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
THE LITTLE ROUGE
ECOLOGICAL CORRIDOR (10.0)
Committee supported the appointment of Lilli Duoba,
Project Coordinator for
Environmental Planning and Rouge
Park, to the Steering Committee for
the Management Plan for the Little Rouge Ecological Corridor. It was suggested
that the Steering Committee report regularly to the Rouge Park Alliance in
order to keep the Town’s political representatives involved.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence dated March 31, 2005, from the
Rouge Park Alliance, inviting the Town of Markham to provide a member for the
Steering Committee to oversee the preparation and implementation of a
Management Plan for the Little Rouge Ecological Corridor, be received;
And that Lilli Duoba, Town of Markham Project
Coordinator for Environmental Planning and Rouge Park, be appointed as a member
of the Rouge Park Alliance’s Steering Committee to oversee the Management Plan
for the Little Rouge Ecological Corridor;
And that it be recommended to the Steering
Committee that regular updates be provided to the Rouge Park Alliance, in order
to keep the Town’s political representatives involved.
CARRIED
3. GEL-DON INVESTMENTS, DEEMING BY-LAW
9 VERCLAIRE GATE AND 20 TENBURY DRIVE
BLOCK 78 AND 82, PLAN 65M-2497
(SU 04 010895) (10.6) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council enact a by-law to deem Block 78 and Block 82, Plan
65M-2497 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 (File
SU 04 010895).
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by the
Development Services Committee on May 3, 2005:
4. TREE
BY-LAW UPDATE (2.21)
Staff reviewed the chronology of the Tree By-law
project, initiated in 2001. At this time, two options are being presented and
Committee is being asked to give staff direction.
Option 1: Scoped Approach –
trees of 15 cm (6 inches) or greater in diameter
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Limited to priority areas that
have highest risk (Heritage Districts, Hamlets, Valleylands, vacant properties
with anticipated or current development applications)
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Could be first Phase of a future
Town-wide approach
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Balances private property rights
with public interest
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Means that trees on most private
properties will not be protected
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Also includes all trees identified
for preservation through Subdivision or Site Plan approvals
Option 2: Town-Wide Approach –
trees of 30 cm (12 inches) or greater in diameter in the
entire Urban Area, and
trees of 15 cm (6 inches) or greater in Heritage Districts, Hamlets, etc.
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Means that all trees meeting
specified criteria will be protected on all private property
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Public interest takes precedence
over private rights
The next steps are for the Committee to provide
direction to staff on the preferred approach, and for staff to consult with the
Legal Department, Markham Conservation Committee, Heritage Markham and other
relevant staff before finalizing the by-law.
Committee discussed invasive species that would not be
protected, instances where permits would not be required, proposed fees,
staffing, costs, and penalties. Concern was expressed for the balance of public
interest over private rights. Committee supported an extensive education
program and questioned the need for a town-wide tree inventory. It was
suggested that an initial town-wide approach target only trees 12 inches in
diameter, and that protection of 6 inch trees in certain areas be instigated in
a future phase.
Comments included:
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add policies to the Official Plan
to protect vacant lands
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develop a tree replacement policy
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convey lands to the Town where
possible to ensure protection
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define “anticipated development”
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include identification of other
areas such as Cachet Estates, which is in a rural area.
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although the approval process
would be delegated to staff, the ward councillors should be notified of any
tree removal applications
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liability issues if the Town
refuses removal of a tree
Committee agreed to present both options, emphasizing phasing
and educational aspects at a Public Information Meeting, to get public input. The
Town-wide option will be the initial presentation, followed by the scoped scenario.
Committee directed that the presentation for the Public Information Meeting be
previewed by Development Services Committee at a Part A session, and that prior
to passing the By-law, a cost analysis for administration of the program be
presented to the Committee.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the staff update regarding the Tree By-law be
received;
And that both the Town-wide and scoped options be
presented at a Public Information Meeting, with emphasis on education and
phasing aspects;
And that the presentation for the Public
Information Meeting be previewed by Development Services Committee at a Part A
session.
CARRIED
5. IBM
SITE PLAN APPLICATION, 3600
STEELES AVE. EAST (10.6)
Staff gave a presentation on the elevations and site
plan for the proposed addition to the IBM parking deck at 3600
Steeles Avenue. Staff advised that one level will
be added to the 6-level structure, and also advised that staff is encouraging
IBM to utilize Travel Demand Management initiatives, such as carpooling. A
representative of IBM was in attendance to answer questions.
Moved by: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
That the staff presentation regarding the IBM Site
Plan Application, File SC
05 010120 for an addition to the parking deck at 3600
Steeles Avenue East, be received.
CARRIED
6. NATURAL
ICE RINK PILOT
PROJECT
BAYVIEW
LANE PARK,
THORNHILL (6.1)
Rob Chillingworth, Chair of the volunteer group
involved in the Natural Ice Rink Pilot Project located at Bayview Lane Park in
Thornhill, made a deputation of appreciation to the Ward Councillor and to Town
staff for their assistance on this project.
Committee members added their recognition to staff.
Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the
deputation by Rob Chillingworth, Chair of the volunteer group involved in the
outdoor Ice Rink Pilot, in appreciation of assistance from the Ward Councillor
and Town staff on this project, be received;
And that
the following Town staff members be recognized for their assistance in the
Natural Ice Rink Project: Jim Sales, Andy Taylor, Catherine Conrad, Peter
Loukes, Barb Cribbett, Karen Boniface, James Bingham, Bill Dawson, Robert
Findall, Doug Henderson, Paul Ingham, Mark Ingwersen, Jerry Klaus, Joel Lustig,
Steve Matunin, Rod Norton, Russ Simpson, Jim Sowerby, Steve Squires, Lisa
Valentini, and Bob Walter.
CARRIED
7. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 20, 2005 (16.34) Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held April 20, 2005, be received for
information.
CARRIED
8. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 24, 2005 TO APRIL 8, 2005 (10.0)
Report
It was noted that the location of the Peak
Garden Development is east of McCowan
Road, not west.
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of March 24,
2005 to April 8, 2005” and direct staff to
process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
9. 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 May 3, 2005.
CARRIED
10. BRAWLEY
MANOR CORP., MATTAMY (ROBINSON
CREEK) LTD.,
WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC. AND
AMBER PLAINS
INVESTMENTS LTD., WISMER
COMMONS COMMUNITY
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(SU 02 115478 (19TM-02010), SU
03 113679(19TM-03008),
SU 01 119048 (19TM-01020), SU
02 110218 (19TM-95042)) (10.5, 10.7) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the
applications submitted by Brawley Manor Corporation, Mattamy (Robinson
Creek) Ltd., Wynberry Developments
Inc., and Amber Plains Investments Ltd. for draft plan of subdivision approval
and implementing zoning by-law amendments to permit residential plans of
subdivision within the Wismer Commons community.
CARRIED
11. GREENSBOROUGH
# 2 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
281 WILLIAMSON ROAD,
GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL (SC 05 009174) (10.6) Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the site plan application
(SC 05 009174) by the York Region District School Board to permit a new
elementary school at 281 Williamson
Road be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1.
That a variance be granted by the
Committee of Adjustment to permit the proposed location of the garbage enclosure;
2.
That the Owner give a written
undertaking to the Town that it will construct the project in accordance with
the approved plans;
3.
That the Owner submit and receive
approval for a Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having
O.A.L.A. membership;
4.
That the owner satisfy Town
Departments including all requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire
Department, and the Waste Management Department;
5.
That the undertaking provide for
payment by the Owner of all applicable fees and recoveries, and submission of
any required letters of credit to guarantee compliance with Town requirements;
6.
That the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years
commencing May 3, 2005 in the event an undertaking is not executed
within that period.
CARRIED
12. SARENA
PROPERTIES LIMITED
197 AND 199 LANGSTAFF ROAD
EAST, THORNHILL
TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT OPEN STORAGE OF
VEHICLES (ZA 04 028777) (10.5) Report
Max Sherman of Macroplan
Limited, representing the applicant, Sarena Properties Limited, requested a
deferral of this matter until June 7, 2005, to allow the applicant to consider
information recently received, and to consult with neighbouring property
owners.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the deputation by Max Sherman of Macroplan
Limited, representing the applicant, Sarena Properties Limited, requesting
deferral of the application for
Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the open storage of vehicles at
197 and 199 Langstaff Road East, File ZA 04-028777, be received;
And that the application for Temporary Use Zoning
By-law Amendment submitted by Sarena Properties Ltd., be deferred to the
Development Services Committee meeting of May 17, 2005, at the applicant’s
request.
CARRIED
13. YORK
REGION, REQUIRED PROVINCIAL FUNDING,
YORK
REGION 30 YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report from York Region’s Commissioner of
Planning and Development Services and Commissioner of Transportation and Works,
dated April 6, 2005, regarding required provincial funding for York Region 30
year infrastructure projects, be received.
CARRIED
14. YORK
REGION, REQUIRED PROVINCIAL APPROVALS,
YORK
REGION 30 YEAR WATER AND WASTE WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the report from York Region’s Commissioner of
Planning and Development Services and Commissioner of Transportation and Works,
dated April 6, 2005, regarding required provincial approvals for York Region 30
year water and waste water infrastructure projects, be received.
CARRIED
15. YORK
REGION, COMMENTING ON THE DRAFT GROWTH
PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN
HORSESHOE, AND
REQUESTING A COMMENTING
DEADLINE EXTENSION (13.4)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence from York Region, dated April
15, 2005, regarding the Planning and Economic Committee recommendation of April
6, 2005, with recommendations to the Province, on the Draft Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe, including a six-month extension of the commenting deadline, be
received.
CARRIED
16. MILT
FARROW, BUTTONVILLE
AIRPORT COMMUNITY
COMMITTEE, REQUESTING
NOTIFICATION ON TITLE (10.7)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence dated April 19, 2005, from
Milt Farrow, Chair of the Buttonville Airport Community Committee, requesting
that notification about the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport be included
on title in every new subdivision in the vicinity of the airport, be received
and referred to staff.
CARRIED
17. KRYSTYNA
LESZCZYNSKI, 40 WOOTTEN WAY
NORTH
TREE REMOVAL AT ADDISCOTT
COURT (2.21)
The Committee and staff expressed disappointment that
the new purchaser had failed to uphold the understanding attained regarding a tree
inventory and tree preservation plan. Staff will be including recommendations
for plantings and compensation in the development report for this property.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That the correspondence dated April 23, 2005 from Krystyna
Leszcynski, 40 Wootten Way North,
regarding removal of the tree from the southern end of Addiscott
Court, north of Highway 407 and east of Woodbine
Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
18. ROSLYN
HOUSER, GOODMANS
APPEAL OF ZONING APPLICATION
BY WISMER MARKHAM
DEVELOPMENTS INC, 9442 AND
9506 HIGHWY 48 (10.5)
Staff advised that the appeal involves two small properties, adjacent
to the applicant’s other properties. The Town and applicant had discussed
deferral of approval until elements of the Urban Design Study and Development
Standards can be finalized and incorporated into the proposal. Staff are still
in discussion with the applicant to resolve issues.
Committee requested an update at the next Part A of Development
Services Committee meeting, and at that time, may consider advising the Ontario
Municipal Board that the appeal is premature given the process being
undertaken. Committee also considered expressing their disappointment to the
landowner, in writing.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the correspondence dated April 28, 2005 from
Roslyn Houser of Goodmans, advising of their appeal to the OMB regarding the
Town’s failure to make a decision on Wismer Markham Development Inc.’s
applications to rezone 9442 and 9506 Highway 48 (ZA
03-113694, ZA 04-024270), be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 1:40 p.m.