Development Services Committee Minutes
March 20, 2017,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues Culture
and Economic Development Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Ron Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering
Mark Visser, Senior Manager Financial Strategy & Investment
Loy
Cheah, Senior Manager, Transportation
Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong assumed the Chair for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects
items, No. 20.
Development Services Committee
recessed at 11:05 a.m. and reconvened at 11:22 a.m. Development Services
Committee recessed at 12:32 p.m. and reconvened at 1:21 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 27, 2017 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held February 27, 2017,
be confirmed.
Carried
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- March 7, 2017 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held March 7, 2017, be
confirmed.
Carried
DEPUTATIONS
Deputations are included with the applicable item.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
PETITIONS
There were no petitions.
3. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-January 19, 2017 (16.34)
Minutes
There was brief discussion regarding the bike valet,
and it was noted that CPAC will not be pursuing any cycling on sidewalks.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held January 19, 2017, be received for
information purposes.
Carried
4. MARKHAM SPORT HALL
OF FAME BOARD COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- February 6, 2017 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Colin
Campbell
That the minutes of the
Markham Sport Hall of Fame Board Committee meeting held February 6, 2017, be
received for information purposes.
Carried
5. MARKHAM
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- 189 BULLOCK LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
- March 7, 2017 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee - 189
Bullock Limited Partnership meeting held March 7, 2017, be received for
information purposes.
Carried
6. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 16, 2016 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held November 16, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
Carried
7. PRELIMINARY REPORT
NATIONAL HOMES (OLD KENNEDY)
INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT SIXTY-NINE (69)
TOWNHOUSE UNITS
AND SEVEN (7) LIVE-WORK UNITS
AT 146 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
FILE NOS. SU/ZA 16 138057
(10.7, 10.5)
Report
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT”, National Homes
(Old Kennedy) Inc., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning
By-law Amendment to permit sixty-nine (69) townhouse units and seven (7)
live-work units at 146 Old Kennedy Road, File Nos. SU/ZA 16 138057” be
received.
Carried
8. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATION FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
19TM-16009 AND OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
BY 605918 ONTARIO LTD. FOR
8651 9TH LINE
IN CORNELL CENTRE
FILES: SU / OP 16 117108
(10.7, 10.3)
Report
Councillor Karen Rea requested
that the applicant hold a Community Information meeting for the residents in
her Ward 4, and if she can also be included with any future information related
to this application.
Moved by Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Karen
Rea
1) That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16009 and Official Plan
Amendment by 605918 Ontario Ltd. for 8651 9th Line, in Cornell
Centre, Files SU / OP 16 117108”, be received; and,
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute a Construction Agreement and enter into utility and service
easements with 605918 Ontario Ltd., as necessary, to allow for construction of
underground services in advance of draft plan approval; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
9. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1,
2016 TO JANUARY 31, 2017 (10.0)
Report
There was brief discussion
regarding the approval route for development applications.
Moved by Regional Councillor
Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of November 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017”, be
received and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the
approval route outlined in the report; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
10. MARKHAM CENTRE PARKLAND FUNDING
AND DELIVERY AGREEMENT (10.0)
Report
The Committee inquired what
the Parks Cash-in-lieu funds can be used for.
Staff advised that they will confirm what the funds can be used for.
Moved by Regional Councillor
Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report titled “Markham Centre Parkland Funding and
Delivery Agreement” dated March 20, 2017 be received; and,
2) That the Markham Centre Parkland Funding and Delivery
Agreement be terminated; and,
3) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement to terminate the Markham Centre Parkland Funding and Delivery
Agreement; and further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to the recommendations set out in this report,
including execution of additional documents.
Carried
11. MARKHAM CENTRE PUBLIC ART (10.0)
Report
Committee suggested that the current process to obtain
pieces of public art should be reviewed.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report titled “Markham Centre
Public Art” be received; and,
2) That a new Culture Department 2017
capital project be created for ‘Markham Centre Public Art’; and,
3) That the received funds from the Remington Group in the
amount of $566,913 in account 087-2801255 be transferred to the new ‘Markham
Centre Public Art’ account; and,
4) That staff follow the Public Art
Process as outlined in the Public Art Policy (2012 CFS 02), for the initial
public art installation, at a cost not to exceed $566,913 outlined in this
report, and future public art installation within the Remington Group’s
Downtown Markham project; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
12. 407 TRANSITWAY KENNEDY ROAD
TO BROCK ROAD TRANSIT PROJECT
ASSESSMENT PROJECT – NOTICE OF
STUDY COMPLETION (5.14)
Memo
The Committee discussed the following relative to the Markham Council
comments:
·
MC-5 : include who will maintain
the berms
·
MC-7 : if forth lane is required
will MTO pay for that infrastructure
·
MC-19 : does it affect alignment
with confidential item in today's agenda
·
CM-5 : issue with traffic
There was discussion with respect to the McCowan Station and it was
noted that the land is being protected, but the project is being deferred.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the memorandum dated March 20, 2017 entitled "407
Transitway Kennedy Road to Brock Road Transit Project Assessment Project –
Notice of Study Completion" be received.
Carried
13. WHISTLE CESSATION ON
STOUFFVILLE GO LINE – PROGRESS
UPDATE (5.12)
Memo
There was brief discussion
regarding the peer review.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the memo entitled “Whistle
Cessation on Stouffville GO Line – Progress Update” dated March 20, 2017 be
received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
14. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE
- CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (16.11)
Report
The Committee suggested that
staff report back on the proposed improvements outlined in the report and to
consider the following when revising the Heritage Markham Committee Terms of
Reference and Appointment Committee guidelines:
·
Additional assessment tools when interviewing potential candidates
·
Only a percentage of the members should be Heritage homeowners
·
Look at the Kitchener and Cambridge list of qualifications
·
Endeavour to recruit members that support heritage preservation
Moved by Councillor Valerie
Burke
Seconded by Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the staff report entitled
“Heritage Markham Committee – Conflicts of Interest” dated March 20, 2017, be
received; and,
2) That staff be directed to
report back on the following:
a. the proposed improvements 1, 2 and 3 outlined
in the report;
b. a revised Terms of Reference for the
Heritage Markham Committee;
c. Appointment Committee guidelines for the
Heritage Markham Committee;
d. Code of Conduct for all City of Markham
advisory committees and boards; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
15. PRELIMINARY REPORT
FUNG LOY KOK INSTITUTE OF
TAOISM
378 STEELES AVENUE
WEST OF LAURELEAF ROAD
APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT TAOIST TAI CHI IN
THE DRIVEWAY AREA UNDER
THE EXISTING CANTILEVERED
BUILDING (PLACE OF WORSHIP)
FILE NO.: ZA 16 124382 (10.5)
Report
Moved by Councillor Valerie
Burke
Seconded by Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the report dated March 20, 2017 titled “Preliminary
Report, Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, 378 Steeles Avenue, West of Laureleaf
Road, Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit Taoist Tai Chi in the
driveway area under the existing cantilevered building (place of worship)” be
received as input to the statutory Public Meeting scheduled for April 5, 2017.
Carried
16. EP VICTORIA SQUARE MANORS LTD.
10925 AND 10945 WOODBINE
AVENUE
FILE NOS. SU & ZA 14
136727
REVISIONS TO COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION REPORT (10.5, 10.7)
Report
The Ward Councillor requested
that staff meet with him to review the details of this application.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the report dated March 20, 2017 entitled “EP Victoria Square Manors Ltd. 10925 and 10945 Woodbine Avenue File
Nos. SU & ZA 14 136727 Revisions to Council Recommendation Report”
be received; and,
2) That the staff report
entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, EP Victoria Manors Ltd., 10925 and 10945
Woodbine Avenue, Applications for Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision, File No’s SU & ZA 14 136727” dated April 7, 2015 (the “2015 Report”) and the resolutions approved
by Council as part of the 2015 Report be amended as described in this report;
and,
3) That City
Council authorize the appropriate City staff to make the necessary revisions to
the 2015 Report to correct the name of the landowner to EP Victoria Square
Manors Ltd., and to provide the full legal description of the 3.07m Woodbine
Avenue widening as Part of Lot 27, Concession 4, designated as Parts 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, and 7 on Plan RS-1232; and,
4) That in accordance with By-law 178-96 the City declare
certain lands described as Part of Lot 27, Concession 4, designated as Parts 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Plan RS-1232, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of
York, as surplus, being lands originally set out for the Woodbine Avenue road widening; and,
5) That subject to No. 4 above, the City enact a By-law to stop
up and close the lands described as Part of Lot 27, Concession 4, designated as
Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Plan RS-1232, City of Markham, Regional
Municipality of York; and further,
6) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
Report
Moved by
Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the report titled “Recommendation
Report, 189 Bullock Limited Partnership, Site
Plan Approval application to repurpose an existing industrial building with
retail stores, restaurants and a commercial self storage warehouse facility at
189 Bullock Drive, File SC 14-135226”, be received; and,
2) That the Site Plan Control application
submitted by 189 Bullock Limited Partnership, to repurpose an existing
industrial building with retail stores, restaurants and a commercial self
storage warehouse facility at 189 Bullock Drive, be endorsed in principle,
subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That
Site Plan Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or
his designate; and,
4) That
site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the
date of endorsement in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed
within that period; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
18. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
2431988 ONTARIO LTD.
(C.P. CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP
INC.)
PROPOSED DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-16003
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS FOR MIXED USE, MID/HIGH
RISE BUILDINGS
AND STACKED TOWNHOUSES ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7
WEST OF BUR OAK AVENUE
FILES: SU 16 159916, OP 16
159916 AND ZA 16 159916 (10.7, 10.3, 10.5)
Report
Staff noted that the future site plan application will
provide more details on the proposed application.
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2431988
Ontario Ltd. (C.P. Capital Investment Group Inc.) Proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16003, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications for mixed use, mid/high rise buildings and stacked
townhouses on the north side of Highway 7, west of Bur Oak Avenue, Files
SU/OP/ZA 15 1599916”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on September 6,
2016, regarding the applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16003,
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and,
3) That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by C.P.
Capital Investment Group Inc. to amend the Cornell Secondary Plan (2008) be
approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’
be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That the City Clerk advise the Region of York that the
Official Plan Amendment application submitted by C.P Capital Investment Group
has been approved, and that the City has no objection to the Region of York
removing the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the Cornell Secondary Plan
(2008); and,
5) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by C.P.
Capital Investment Group Inc., to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both
as amended, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as
Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
6) That in accordance with the provisions
of subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the
owner shall, through this resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of
Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the zoning by-law (Appendix
‘B’) within two years of its approval by Council; and,
7) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16003 submitted by C.P.
Capital Investment Group Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions
outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,
8) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his
designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the
conditions set out in Appendix ‘C’ as may be amended by the Director of
Planning and Urban Design; and,
9) That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM- 16003
will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval
in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period;
and,
10) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute Construction Agreements and enter into access and utility easements
with C.P. Capital Investment Group Inc., York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
and 605918 Ontario Ltd., as necessary, to construct and dedicate the
surrounding street network in advance of registration of the plan of
subdivision; and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
19. PRELIMINARY REPORT
SIXTEENTH LAND HOLDINGS INC.
4134 16TH AVENUE
(YORK DOWNS GOLF COURSE)
NORTH OF 16TH
AVENUE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS, AND
DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL TO PERMIT A NEW
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD
FILE NO.’S: OP/ZA 16 179225
AND SU 16 179225 (1 AND 2) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
Presentation Report
Maria Gatzios of Gatzios
Planning delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed
applications at 4134 16th Avenue (York Downs Golf Course).
Michael Gannon, Markham resident addressed the
Committee regarding the proposed applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc.
and stated concerns. His concerns included: the location of the condo block;
proposed density; lack of tree preservation; insufficient infrastructure and
deferral of development charges. Mr. Gannon suggested that additional public consultations
be held with the opportunity for open dialogue.
Dennis Fortnum, Markham resident addressed the
Committee with respect to the proposed applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings
Inc. and stated concerns. His concerns
included potential increase in traffic; proposed density; rushing the
application process and impact on existing communities.
Malcolm Lowe, Unionville resident addressed the
Committee regarding the proposed applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc.
and stated concerns with the potential lack of storm drainage.
Ruth Conng, Markham resident addressed the Committee
with respect to the proposed applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. and
spoke in opposition to the location of the proposed condo block.
Peter Miasek, Past President of the Unionville
Ratepayers Association addressed the Committee regarding the applications by
Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. and stated concerns. His concerns included the proposed density;
lack of infrastructure and insufficient internal road system. Mr. Miasek inquired whether there will be any
affordable housing and whether additional area specific development charges are
required.
Rebecca Kwok, Markham resident addressed the Committee
with respect to the applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. and stated
concerns. Her concerns include: increase
in traffic and insufficient preservation of trees and green space. Ms. Kwok is in support of additional public
meetings for these applications.
Mavis Smylie, Markham resident addressed the Committee
regarding the applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. and stated concerns
with the proposed density and loss of green space.
Nancy Rossi, Markham resident addressed the Committee
with respect to the applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. and stated
concern with the location of the proposed condo block suggesting the higher
density should be at the north end of the development.
The Committee discussed the
following relative to the proposed applications by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc.
(York Downs Golf Course):
·
Is a vehicular bridge required
·
Consider having two separate communities developed
·
Importance of holding additional meetings with staff, the applicant, Members
of Council and interested residents
·
Concerns with proposed density of this development
·
Absence of wildlife planning, and need for a wildlife strategy
·
Timing of the Statutory Public meeting
·
Traffic concerns and the need for a traffic study
The Committee suggested that
following the Statutory Public Meeting additional meetings be scheduled with
staff, Unionville Subcommittee members (all Members of Council to be included
in the meeting requests), the applicant and concerned residents to further
discuss the proposed applications and outstanding issues.
Moved by Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Amanda
Collucci
1) That the report dated March 20, 2017 titled, “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc., 4134 16th Avenue (York Downs
Golf Course), North of 16th
Avenue, west of Kennedy Road, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments, and Draft Plans of Subdivision Approval to permit a new residential
neighbourhood”, be received as input to the statutory Public Meeting scheduled
for April 5, 2017; and,
2) That the presentation by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. be
received; and,
3) That staff be directed to schedule
additional meetings with the Unionville Subcommittee members (all Members of
Council be included in the meeting requests), the applicant and/or representatives
from Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. and concerned residents to further discuss
the proposed applications and outstanding issues and/or concerns; and further,
4) That the deputations from Michael
Gannon, Dennis Fortnum, Malcolm Lowe, Peter Miasek, Rebecca Kwok, Ruth Conng,
Nancy Rossi and Mavis Smiley be received.
Carried
20. DRAFT YORK REGION
2017 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
BACKGROUND STUDY (13.4)
Report
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering addressed the
Committee and summarized the details outlined in the report.
The Committee stated concerns with possible lack of
alignment between approved development applications and insufficient delivery
of necessary infrastructure by York Region.
The Committee suggested that York Region be requested to come present at
a future Development Services Committee meeting explaining why they can't fund
their original Transportation Master Plan.
The Committee requested that staff send an email
advising the total Development Charges that the City of Markham has given York
Region in the last ten years.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report entitled “Draft York Region 2017 Development
Charges Background Study” be received; and
2) That the Region be requested to include all road projects in
Markham as recommended in the York Region 2016 Transportation Master Plan in
the York Region 2017 Development Charge Bylaw Background Study; and,
3) That the Region consult with City staff to prioritize the
timing of implementation of all Regional road improvements to align with
planned growth in the City of Markham to 2031; and,
4) That the Region be requested to consult with City staff when
the Region conducts the annual review of the Regional 10-Year Roads and Transit
Capital Construction Program starting with review of the 2017 Program; and,
5) That York Region be requested to come present to a future
City of Markham Development Services Committee meeting with a presentation
explaining why the full Transportation Master Plan cannot be funded without
significant tax levy and debt pressure; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
MOTIONS
There were no motions.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
21. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
COUNCIL/STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETING CALENDAR
- STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING
(16.0)
Councillor Valerie Burke suggested that staff include
additional Statutory Public Meeting dates (two per month) for the months of
September, October and November 2017.
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That an additional Statutory Public Meeting date be added to
September, October and November 2017.
Carried
22. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
COUNCIL/STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETING CALENDAR
- COUNCIL MEETING (16.0)
The Committee suggested that the October 31, 2017
Council meeting be moved to the November 1, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the Tuesday October 31, 2017 Council meeting be
rescheduled to Wednesday November 1, 2017.
Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
23. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal
Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to
discuss the following matters (2:04 p.m.):
(1) DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES
- February 27, 2017 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e) (e) (e) (e) (e)]
Development Services confirmed
the February 27, 2017 confidential meeting minutes.
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Development Services consented to report out the following in public
session and place this matter on the March 21, 2017 revised Council agenda for
final endorsement:
1) That the staff report titled “Recommendation
Report, McCowan Developments Limited, Applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a common element condominium
townhouse development at 9329 & 9365 McCowan Road and 5286 16th
Avenue (NE McCowan Road & 16th Avenue)”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held
on October 20, 2015 relating to the application to amend the Zoning By-law for
(ZA 15 110451) and the record of the Public Meeting held on September 20, 2016
relating to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU 16 110451), be received; and,
3) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application
(ZA 15 110451) submitted by McCowan Developments Limited to amend Zoning By-law
304-87, as amended, be approved and that the draft By-law attached as Appendix
‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16005 be
approved subject to the conditions of draft approval set out in Appendix ‘B’ of
this report; and,
5) That the Director of Planning and Urban
Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval,
subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘B’ as may be amended by the
Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,
6) That servicing allocation for 151 townhouse
units be granted; and,
7) That the draft approval for plan of
subdivision 19TM-16005 will lapse after a period of three (3) years commencing
on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision
agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(3) A
PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR
LOCAL BOARD - (WARD 4) (8.6)
Section 239 (2) (c)]
Development Services Committee consented to place this
item on the April 11, 2017 Confidential Council agenda.
(4) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE) (16.11)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
Development
Services Committee received a verbal update on this matter.
(5) ADVICE
THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE; INCLUDING
COMMUNICATION
NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE (COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
APPLICATION) (10.0)
[Section
239 (2) (f)]
Development Services Committee received verbal advice
on this matter.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That Development Services Committee rise and report from the
confidential session at 3:09 p.m.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That the Development Services
Committee meeting adjourn at 3:25 PM.
Carried
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