DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
PART A & B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community
& Fire Services
Ron Blake, Manager, West District
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Martha Pettit, Deputy Clerk
Tom Villella, Senior Project
Coordinator
Andrea Wilson-Peebles, Assistant
City Solicitor
Yvonne Yeung, Senior Planner, Urban
Design
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item No.
11 regarding the Thornhill Revitalization Area, by nature of a family owned
business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part in the discussion of, or
vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
1. CITY OF MARKHAM
PLACES OF WORSHIP STUDY
- FUTURE DIRECTIONS REPORT
(10.0)
Presentation
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
provided opening comments relating to a technical zoning by-law amendment
passed by Council in 2012 regarding parking standards for Places of Worship. As
a result of an appeal of the amending zoning by-law, a review of the Parking
Study was undertaken. The conclusion of the consultant and staff is that the
corrected by-law be supported and upheld at the Ontario Municipal Board. Reports
relating to this issue are listed as item # 16 on this agenda.
Liz Howson of McCauley Shiomi Howson Ltd., gave a
presentation regarding the scoped review entitled "City of Markham Places
of Worship Study - Future Directions Report". Ms. Howson provided background
information and an outline of the review process. The study concluded the
following:
-
No significant changes in key
trends and issues, similar to those in other municipalities
-
Original study conclusions are
generally appropriate
-
The Zoning By-law requirements as
corrected will accommodate observed peak parking demand at 4 of the 6 surveyed
sites
The Committee discussed the affordability of sites. Staff
advised that Places of Worship are not permitted in rural areas, with
site-specific exceptions, as the intent is to locate them within the urban area
to serve the surrounding residents. The new Official Plan may expand the
permissions into additional areas. Parking issues were also discussed. Staff
advised that during a typical week parking is accommodated, but certain high holy
days may experience an overflow. Solutions may include a parking structure,
shared parking, shuttle busses, and carpooling. The consultants noted that it
is important not to underestimate net worship areas used for prayer, as this
will also impact parking supply requirements.
The Committee suggested a detailed report be prepared
on the evolution of Places of Worship in Markham within the past 10 years with
respect to where they are permitted and addressing parking issues. In response
to questions from the Committee, the consultants advised that the parking
counts had been carried out on days of high volume usage, in consultation with
the specific Places of Worship.
Karen Rea had questions regarding the days the study
had been undertaken and the consultant responded. There was discussion regarding
the date of the study for a Mosque, which is generally busiest on a Friday or a
high holy day.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the deputation by Karen Rea regarding Places of Worship, be
received; and,
2) That the presentation provided by Liz
Howson, McCauley Shiomi Howson Ltd. entitled "City of Markham Places of
Worship Study - Future Directions Report" be received; and further,
3) That the consultant be directed
to clarify the study process with respect to parking counts.
CARRIED
2. STOUFFVILLE
CORRIDOR
RAIL SERVICE EXPANSION
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(5.0)
Presentation
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
provided a brief overview of the Stouffville corridor rail service expansion,
Class Environmental Assessment.
John Long, LEA Consulting Ltd., representing the Major Mackenzie &
48 Land Owners Group made a presentation on this matter. Mr. Long reviewed the
objectives of the Metrolinx Big Move 2008 and the 15 year plan for the regional
rapid transit and highway network. He discussed the study commencement for the
Stouffville railway corridor expansion (Lakeshore to Unionville) with a 10 year
time frame, and presented several concept alternatives and transit technology
options.
Mr. Long explained that on June 26, 2013, Markham Council had passed a
resolution to request GO Transit expand the scope and terms of reference of the
Stouffville Rail Corridor EA, and the Land Owners Group (11 landowners in the
McCowan Road/Highway 48/Elgin Mills Road and Major Mackenzie Drive area) has
also made a formal submission to GO Transit to expand the geographical and
technical scope of the EA Study. The Land Owners Group is prepared to provide
cooperative technical and transportation planning expertise to jointly pursue
these objectives with Metrolinx and GO Transit, and are proposing that Markham Council
consider holding a separate working session to review the planning, economic
and environmental benefits that have been developed in support of the
alternative corridor concepts as outlined in this presentation.
The Committee discussed several aspects including transit concepts and
solutions, a connection to Union Station, technical issues, and promotion of leaving
cars at home. General support for the expanded proposal was indicated. Staff recommended
that GO be requested to revise the scope of the EA study, and a workshop could
be arranged for a later stage.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the presentation
from John Long - LEA Group on behalf the Major Mackenzie & 48 Land
Owners Group be received;
and,
2) That GO Transit be
requested to amend their EA scope of work to include service improvements to
Major MacKenzie and review alternative technology on the GO Line; and,
3) That the Mayor's Office
be requested to arrange a senior meeting with Metrolinx, GO Transit, Ministry
of the Environment and MPP’s as soon as possible,
to discuss GO Transits scope of work for their EA Study on the Stouffville
Line; and,
4) That GO Transit be
requested to establish a technical steering committee consisting of senior
staff from GO Transit, Toronto, York Region and Markham; and further,
5) That Robert Prichard,
Chair of Metrolinx, Gary McNeil, President, GO Transit, Jim Bradley, Minister
of Environment and Bill Fisch, Regional Chair be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 11, 2013 and June 18, 2013, Part A and B (10.0)
June
11 June
18
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held
June 11,
2013 and June 18, 2013, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- June 11, 2013 and June 18, 2013 (10.0)
June
11 June
18
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 11, 2013 and
June 18,
2013, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 12, 2013
- July 3, 2013
- August 14, 2013 (16.11)
June
12 July
3 August
14
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held June 12, 2013, July 3, 2013 and August 14,
2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- SCHOOL SITES (CORNELL)
- June 20, 2013 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee - School
Sites (Cornell) meeting held June 20, 2013, be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
7. MILLIKEN
MILLS SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- VALLEYMEDE BUILDING AMA
CORPORATION
(FORMERLY METROPIA)
- July 4, 2013 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Milliken Mills Sub-Committee -
Valleymede Building AMA Corporation (formerly Metropia) meeting held July 4,
2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
8. UNIONVILLE
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
GLOBAL UNIONVILLE DEVELOPMENT
INC.
(SYLMATT INVESTMENTS INC.)
- 28 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
- August 27, 2013 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee - Global
Unionville Development Inc. (Sylmatt Investments Inc.), 28 Main Street
Unionville meeting held August 27, 2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
9. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 17, 2013
- May 15, 2013 (16.34)
April
17 May
15
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held April 17, 2013 and
May 15, 2013, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
10. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
- May 16, 2013 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held
May 16, 2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
11. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
- THORNHILL REVITALIZATION
- July 9, 2013 (10.0)
Minutes
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item No.
11 regarding the Thornhill Revitalization Area, by nature of a family owned
business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part in the discussion of, or
vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Public
Information Meeting - Thornhill Revitalization held July 9, 2013, be received
for information purposes.
CARRIED
12. INFORMATION REPORT
WYKLAND ESTATES INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-10002
WEST OF CORNELL CENTRE BLVD,
SOUTH OF 16TH AVE.
(ZA.13-114562) (10.5, 10.7)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the report dated September 10, 2013, entitled “Information Report,
Wykland Estates Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to rezone certain
lands within draft plan of subdivision 19TM-10002, West of Cornell Centre
Blvd., south of 16th Ave., File Number: ZA.13-114562”, be received.
CARRIED
13. INFORMATION REPORT
CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT
CORP.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-08002
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF
DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
(ZA.13-116402) (10.5, 10.7)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the report dated September 10, 2013, entitled “Information Report,
Cornell Rouge Development Corp., Zoning By-law Amendment application to rezone
certain lands within draft plan of subdivision 19TM-08002, north of Highway 7,
west of Donald Cousens Parkway, File Number:
ZA.13-116402”, be received.
CARRIED
14. PRELIMINARY REPORT
1406262 ONTARIO INC.
8375 WOODBINE AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL
USES
(ZA 13 126813) (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report dated September 10, 2013 titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, 1406262 Ontario Inc., 8375 Woodbine Avenue, Zoning By-law amendment to
permit additional commercial uses, file No. ZA 13 126813” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. INFORMATION REPORT
PLAN B HOMES INC. AND 2381423
ONTARIO INC.
REVISED ZONING AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT 15
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT 6827 14TH AVENUE AND 6805 14TH AVENUE
(ZA 12 127915
& SU 12 127915) (10.5, 10.6)
Report
The Committee consented to hear a deputation on this
matter after it had been adopted.
John Williams, representing the Dilisi family,
adjacent property owners to the subject lands, spoke to the Committee regarding
relocation of the road between the properties. Mr. Williams referred to the
staff report with respect to a Public Meeting. Staff clarified that the
reference was the authorization to call a Public Meeting, which has been
scheduled for September 23, 2013. The Committee recommended that Mr. Williams
meet with staff and the Ward Councillor prior to the Public meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1)
That the
deputation by John Williams, representing the Dilisi family, regarding Plan B
Homes Inc. and 2381423 Ontario Inc. be received; and,
2) That the report titled
“INFORMATION REPORT, Plan B Homes Inc. and 2381423 Ontario Inc., Revised Zoning
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications to permit 15 single
detached dwellings at 6827 14th
Avenue and 6805 14th Avenue, File Nos. ZA 12 127915
& SU 12 127915,” dated September 10, 2013 be received; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. INFORMATION REPORT
CITY OF MARKHAM PLACES OF
WORSHIP STUDY
– FUTURE DIRECTIONS REPORT AND
THE APPEAL
TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
OF BY-LAW 2012-122
RESPECTING THE DEFINITION OF
WORSHIP AREA CAPACITY
(ZA 12 107844) (10.0)
Report Appendix
1 Executive
Summary
Note: Appendix
2 - Full Report "City of Markham Places of Worship Study - Future
Directions Report" dated August 2013 is available on-line only.
The Committee had received a presentation earlier in
the meeting (Agenda Item # 1) from Liz Howson of McCauley Shiomi Howson Ltd.,
regarding the scoped review entitled "City of Markham Places of Worship
Study - Future Directions Report". Staff and the consultants were directed
to follow-up with clarification on parking issues and study times. Discussions
included future action relative to issues such as rural use and updated parking
standards and the timing of the new Official Plan.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated September 10, 2013 titled “INFORMATION
REPORT – City of Markham Places of Worship Study – Future Directions Report and
the Appeal to Ontario Municipal Board of By-law 2012-122 Respecting the
Definition of Worship Area Capacity, ZA 12 107844”, be referred
back to staff for clarification; and,
2) That the Report by McCauley Shiomi Howson in association
with HDR Corporation titled “City of Markham Places of Worship Study – Future
Directions Report” dated August 2013 be referred back to staff and
the consultant for clarification.
CARRIED
17. HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
AWARD NOMINATIONS
ONTARIO HERITAGE TRUST (16.11)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the staff report entitled “Heritage Community
Recognition Award Nominations, Ontario Heritage Trust”, dated September 10,
2013, be received; and,
2) That as recommended by the Heritage Markham Committee,
Council nominate the following individuals for the Ontario Heritage Trust’s
Heritage Community Recognition Program:
·
Fred Watt and Joyce Nelson Watt,
Built Heritage
·
Evelin Ellison, Cultural Heritage
·
Jane McCulloch, Natural Heritage;
and,
3) That this resolution be referred to the Council meeting on
September 17, 2013 to address the nomination deadline; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
– SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
15 PETER STREET, MARKHAM
(DP 13-126513) (10.13)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition – Single
Detached Dwelling, 15 Peter Street Markham”, dated August 8, 2013, be received;
and,
2) That Council endorse the demolition of the non heritage
dwelling at 15 Peter Street located within the Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
19. INFORMATION REPORT
APPLICATION FOR ZONING
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT NEW RESIDENTIAL LOTS
5 ROUGE ST. (JOSEPH DIMARTINO)
(ZA 13 113809) (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report entitled “INFORMATION REPORT, Application
for Zoning Amendment to permit new
residential lots, 5 Rouge St. (Joseph Dimartino)” dated August 8, 2013 be
received”; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the rezoning
application by Joseph Dimartino; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. THORNHILL
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- SECTION 37
- July 30, 2013 (10.0)
Minutes
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, gave
a brief explanation of the Section 37 issue and advised that a follow-up staff report
on specifics of the proposal and community consultation issues will be
presented at a future meeting.
Councillor Valerie Burke recommended that reference to
Development Charge funds be generalized, and thanked the Thornhill
Sub-committee, the members of the public and staff involved in this issue.
The Committee requested that the equipment at E.J.
Sands Public School be located on public lands instead of school property. Staff
will investigate this issue, as well as co-funding opportunities with the School
Board. It was suggested that the available funding should be used to achieve
the priorities as determined by the Grandview Area Residents Association (GARA).
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the minutes of the Thornhill
Sub-Committee - Section 37 meeting held July 30, 2013, be received for
information purposes; and,
2) That the Thornhill
Subcommittee recommends Council endorse proceeding with the following priority
amenities using Section 37 and other potential funding
sources:
a) Splash pad in Proctor
Park
b) Band shell outdoor stage
in Grandview Park
c) Durable base for the
community ice rink at Grandview Park
d) Playground equipment in the vicinity of E.J. Sands Public School to an upset
limit of $30,000, on condition that the School
Board enter into an agreement for the long-term maintenance of equipment and
the walkway to be constructed, acceptable to staff, and that staff
explore the opportunity for co-funding with the School Board
e) Painted mural on the CN
rail underpass
f) Skate park at Grandview
Park; and,
3) That a Capital Account
be established for this purpose; and,
4) That staff be authorized
to hire design consultants; and,
5) That design workshops
and community consultation be held prior to finalizing plans; and,
6) That staff report back
to Development Services Committee on the proposed priority amenities,
infrastructure requirements, other associated park requirements and funding
sources; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
21. YONGE & COLBORNE HERITAGE
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS (5.10)
Presentation Report Streetscape
Guidelines
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, and Yvonne Yeung,
Senior Planner, Urban Design, provided introductions to the Yonge and Colborne
Heritage Streetscape Improvements.
Carmen Hui, Streetscape Program Manager, York Region, and Yvonne Yeung provided
a presentation on this matter to update Council on the detail design
development and implementation of the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
within the South Yonge Street
Streetscape Master Plan. They are seeking:
-
endorsement on the Streetscape Detailed
Design Guidelines,
-
authorization to use the unspent
portion of Liberty’s Thornhill heritage streetscape contribution from the World
on Yonge Development being $77,347.04 for the streetscape improvements within
Thornhill heritage district,
-
authorization to apply to York
Region’s Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program (MSPP) for the balance of
the improvements: $38,096.30, and
-
authorization for the Director of
Planning and Urban Design to finalize any future revisions to the streetscape
plans.
Ms. Hui provided an overview
of the Master Plan and discussed the policy context, the vision, stakeholder
consultation, phasing, costs, accessibility issues, and the detailed design
guidelines that will promote a pedestrian friendly environment, sustainability,
and heritage identification. The project would be eligible for a partnership
funding program for a portion of the $115,443.34 total. Construction is
anticipated to begin in April 2014.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the staff report
entitled “Yonge & Colborne Heritage Streetscape Improvements”,
dated September 10, 2013, be received; and,
2) That York Region’s South Yonge Street Master Plan: Streetscape
Detailed Design Guidelines (2013) be endorsed; and,
3) That the streetscape
improvement design for Yonge & Colborne as outlined in this report be
endorsed; and,
4) That staff be authorized
to submit an 2014 application to York Region’s 2014
Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program (MSPP) for cost sharing of
the installation and consultant fee and to
assume maintenance for the enhanced streetscaping in the Yonge &
Colborne heritage area; and,
5) That a 2013 capital
project be created within Planning and Urban Design Department in the amount of $115,443.34, funded from the
unspent portion of Liberty’s Thornhill heritage streetscape contribution from
the World on Yonge Development being $77,347.04 (67%), and supplemented by $38,096.30
(33%) from the York Region’s 2014 Municipal Streetscape
Partnership Program (MSPP); and,
6) That the $115,443.34 is
to be spent on Streetscape enhancements based on York Region’s South Yonge Street Master Plan: Streetscape
Detailed Design Guidelines (2013) as noted in Appendix A1, A2, D2 to
D5 including upgraded sidewalks, upgraded planters, new seatwalls, new paving
at crossing and intersections, new tactile paving and improved curb ramps at
intersections, new inground Thornhill-Yonge heritage plaques at intersections,
and minor relocation of site items, consultant fee and contingency; and,
7) That the Director of
Planning and Urban Design be authorized to finalize any future revisions to the
streetscape plans; and,
8) That staff report back
in 2014 on the enhanced streetscaping and the final cost for Yonge &
Colborne for the 2014 Municipal Streetscape Partnership
Program with the York Region; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:10 PM.
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