MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2004-06-01
Meeting No. 11
PART A - 11:00 a.m. –
Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. -
Council Chamber
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
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
O. Bar-Moshe, Assistant Town
Solicitor
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
G. McKnight, Manager, Strategy and
Innovation
R. Kendall, Senior Project
Coordinator
B. Karumanchery, Senior Project
Coordinator
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
L. Wheeler, Senior Planner
M. Wouters, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of 11:10 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G.
McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 17,
the site plan proposal by the Rose and Firkin Pub at 175 Main Street,
Unionville, by nature of representing the owners, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
1. NOVAPHARM LIMITED, 575 HOOD ROAD AND 7500 WARDEN AVE.
LOT 16, PLAN M-1812 AND LOT 35, PLAN M-1807
BUILDING CODE ACT REQUIREMENTS (SC 03117169)(10.6) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That Council
enact a bylaw to designate Lot 16, Plan M-1812 and Lot 35, Plan M-1807, Town of
Markham, which shall be deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision and
that staff take appropriate action as required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
2. CRANFORD
DEVELOPMENTS LTD. (9982 HIGHWAY 48)
S/W CORNER OF HIGHWAY 48 AND MAJOR MACKENZIE DR. E.
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR PROPOSED
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (ZA 03 111893) (10.5)
Weblink
Committee
discussed site plan details, and directed that a Hold provision be placed on
the zoning until a site plan application has been submitted. Committee also
directed that the staff report be forwarded to the Main Street Markham
Committee for information.
David
Johnston, 8 Maple Lane, representing the applicant, Cranford Developments Ltd.,
explained the complexity of the application and that the applicant requires a
level of comfort from the enacted Zoning By-law prior to proceeding with the
site plan. The owner was also in attendance and supported Mr. Johnston's
statements.
Moved by:
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by: Councillor K. Usman
That the Record of Public Meeting held
on September 23, 2003 regarding the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 03
111893), submitted by Cranford Developments Ltd. to permit a proposed
commercial development at the southwest corner of Highway 48 and Major
Mackenzie Drive East, be received;
And that zoning by-law amendment
application (ZA 03 111893) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, and 177-96, as
amended, submitted by Cranford Developments Inc., for a proposed commercial
development at the southwest corner of Highway 48 and Major Mackenzie Drive
East, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendments be enacted;
And that Hold provisions be incorporated in the Zoning By-law
until a site plan application has been received;
And that the Province of Ontario be
advised that the Town of Markham supports the application by Cranford
Developments Ltd. to amend Ontario Regulation 104/72 of the Provincial
Minister’s Order for the Pickering Airport in the Town of Markham deleting a
portion of the surplus lands resulting from the jog elimination of Major
Mackenzie Drive East at Highway 48 and described as Part of Lot 21, Concession
VII.
CARRIED
3. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD, NORTHWEST CORNER
OF MARKHAM ROAD AND DENISON STREET
OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A GAS STATION AND DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT
(OP 03-116661, ZA 03-116653, SC 03-116663)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6) Weblink
Roger
Mathialagon, 326 Elson Street, Markham, spoke of his concerns for traffic
congestion that may be caused by the proposed gas station.
Committee
discussed the enhanced site plan details with respect to access, landscaping
and buffering details. Staff will be bringing forward a report on site plan
issues for future drive-through restaurants.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Official Plan amendment application (OP
03-116661) submitted
by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for lands at the northwest corner of Markham Road and
Denison Street, be approved and the draft Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated
June 1, 2004, be finalized and adopted;
And that the draft Zoning By-law to exempt the lands subject to zoning
amendment application ZA.03-116653 from Interim Control By-law 2002-215, as
amended, be enacted;
And that the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA. 03-116653) to
amend By-law 90-81 as amended, submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to permit a
gas station and drive-through restaurant at the northwest
corner of Markham Road and Denison Street, be approved and the draft Zoning
By-law attached as Appendix ‘C’,
be finalized and enacted;
And that the Site Plan application (SC.
03-116663) submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to permit
a gas station and drive-through restaurant at the northwest
corner of Markham Road and Denison Street, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to
the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, including following revisions:
a. the deletion of the “wrap-around”
drive-through lane on the east side of the restaurant parallel to Markham Road,
or alternatively, the provision of an upgraded landscaping treatment (including
a combination of planting, berming, and decorative fencing and paving) to screen the drive-through lane;
b. the inclusion of the full-moves access from
Markham Road within the site plan area;
c. upgraded building elements, particularly with
respect to rooflines and glazing, as part of an enhanced gateway treatment;
d. any revisions required to implement the
recommendations of the required traffic impact study, noise study and
stormwater management study.
2.
That a Landscape Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect
having O.A.L.A. membership, be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services, and
such drawing shall include an upgraded landscape gateway treatment at the
northwest corner of the intersection of Denison Street and Markham Road,
extending along the length of the Markham Road and Denison Street frontages;
3.
That the Owner comply with all requirements of the Town and
authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Development Services, including fulfillment of the conditions of draft approval
for plan of subdivision 19T-89126, as they pertain to Block 554;
4.
That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the
Town, containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the
Town and public agencies including the following:
a.
Provision for the payment by the Owner of all applicable
fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and financial
obligations related to applicable Developers Group Agreements;
b.
Submission
of a noise study and implementation of any recommended mitigation measures to
the satisfaction of the Town;
c.
Screening
of lighting from the gas station to mitigate its impact on existing residential
development;
d.
Submission
of a traffic impact study, including
lane redesign at the Denison Street intersection and implementation of the
design, including conveyance of any required road widenings, to the
satisfaction of the Town;
e.
Submission
of a stormwater management report identifying storm drainage design for the
proposed development and any required revisions to the Storm Drainage
f.
Plan
and Overland Flow Plan for the subdivision (19T-89126) to the satisfaction of
the Town;
g.
Conveyance of any additional
required drainage easements identified in the stormwater management report; and
h.
Provision for contribution toward future landscape and
median improvements along Markham Road in keeping with planned Regional
improvements and the recommendations of the Markham Road Corridor Study
regarding the creation of an urban streetscape (e.g., sidewalks, landscaping,
paving, etc).
5.
And that the site plan approval
shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 1, 2004 in the event
a site plan agreement is not executed within that period.
CARRIED
4. MICHAEL AND
ROSE VISCONTI
14 VICTORIA STREET, LOTS 18 AND 19, PLAN 184, MARKHAM
SEPTIC SYSTEM - BUILDING CODE ACT REQUIREMENTS
LEGAL FILE NO. 04 0425 PS 0107 (10.13,
8.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman
That Council enact a bylaw to
designate Lots 18 and 19, Plan 184, Town of Markham, which shall be deemed not
to be a registered plan of subdivision and that staff take appropriate action
as required under Section 50 of the Planning
Act.
CARRIED
5. COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM
AND COMMERCIAL SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
(10.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program, attached as Appendix “A” to
the staff report dated June 1, 2004, be approved;
And
that the Commercial Signage Replacement Grant Program, attached as Appendix “B”
to the staff report dated June 1, 2004, be approved;
And
that the programs be publicized by the following means:
- forwarding
copies of the programs to the Markham Village and Unionville BIAs,
- advertising
the availability of the programs on the Town of Markham Page in the
Economist and Sun newspaper and on the Markham web site, and
- forwarding
copies of the programs to commercial property owners in the heritage
districts;
And that the programs be funded
through the Development Services Capital Account for Façade Improvement Program
(80-530-3510-005) and the Development Services Capital Account for Sign
Replacement Program (80-530-3511-005).
CARRIED
Public
Information Meeting - to Council
6. HYDRO ONE TRANSMISSION LINE (PARKWAY TS
TO ARMITAGE TS)
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PROCESS (13.8) Weblink
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Information Meeting this date was to
consider the Hydro One Electrical Supply Proposal (Parkway Belt Transmission
Corridor north to northern York Region) under the Class Environmental
Assessment Process.
Committee was advised that 1085
notices were mailed on May 18, 2004. There were written submissions received
from:
1.
Sue Fusco, in objection
2.
Kathy Kan, Cachet Woods, in
objection
3.
STOP Steering Committee, in
objection
4.
Terrence Wong, 38 Goldring
Crescent, in objection
5.
Paul and Silvia Scarcello, 110
Forester Crescent, in objection
6.
Christine Mo, in objection
7.
Ricky Chow, 92 Golden Tulip
Crescent, in objection
8.
Dr. Shawn Seit, 29 Personna Blvd,
in objection
9.
Ian and Jacqueline Strong, 16th
and Rodick, in objection
10.
Sherrill Burns, 66 Forester
Crescent and Michael Kusner, 11030 Woodbine Ave, in objection
11.
Ka-Hoi Hadley Wong and Lisa Lee,
138 Macrill Rd, in objection
12.
Raman Patel, Unionville, stating
concerns
13.
Petition received on May 26, 2004,
with 94 signatures, in objection
14.
Enza Stefanovic, 52 Pilgrim Dr,
response in objection
15.
Paul Lim-Hing, response stating
concerns
The Committee had before it the staff
report dated June 1, 2004 regarding preliminary comments on the Hydro One
Electrical Supply proposal. During the meeting, the Committee received two
submissions: a to-scale drawing of the proposed towers, and correspondence
dated May 26, 2004 from the York Catholic District School Board in opposition to
the Hydro One Expansion.
Staff gave a presentation regarding
the Hydro One proposal, and outlined the Class Environmental Assessment (EA)
process required to obtain approval through the Ministry of Environment and the
Ontario Energy Board. Both of these agencies would accept public input over the
course of the EA. It was emphasized that the Town of Markham is only a
commenting agency and has no direct approval authority on the matter. Staff
reviewed the recommendation that Hydro One be advised of the Town's concerns,
and be requested to pursue other route options. Staff also recommended that all
alternative transmission corridors be evaluated, and that the objective sought
be to “screen out” the Markham routing option, and that a higher priority be
given to environmental, social and economical impacts rather than project
costs. Concern was also expressed for the omission of warning clauses in the
subdivision agreements by the Hydro agency, advising of possible future
facility expansion.
Public input was expressed through
deputations in objection to the proposal, given by:
1. Sue Fusco, 6
Allen Manor
2. Asim Bhatti, 92
Silever Rose Cres
3. Wanda Lee, 19
Macrill Rd
4. Mary
Alexandridis, 147 Village Gate
5. Ariana Soltys,
5 Thomas Reid Rd
6. Domenica Violante,
38 Westmoreland Crt
7. Paul Kahnert,
44 Pilgrim Dr
8. Tomas Qu, 46
Ellingwood Crt
9. Prof. Mike
Kusner, 66 Forester Cres
10. Katherine Kan,
119 Village Gate
11. Krisha
Raveendran, 131 Silver Rose Cres
12. Carmen D'Paula
13. Robert Carter,
27 Hawtin Lane, Aurora
14. Chin Wong, 73
Oakhaven Dr
15. John
Schindler, 100 Golden Tulip Cr
16. Ricky Tang, 83
Golden Tulip Cres
17. Michelle
Faclo, 2171 Rodick Rd
18. Don McNabb
19. Varatha Govi,
82 Silver Rose Cres
20. Rose Larosa,
40 Duborg Dr
21. Shahira
Boulos, 11 Lazenby Crt
Concerns included: physical and
psychological health impacts from electromagnetic field emissions (EMF);
proximity to the public school and daycare centre; depreciated property values
and aesthetics of the neighborhood, and; Hydro One's general manner and lack of
consideration for the residents, including the time frame and process
established for public input.
Committee stated its opposition to the
proposed route, and recognized the concerns of the residents and potential
community impacts, clearly defined by the number of people in opposition to the
application. Committee agreed to support the residents' group by providing
consultant/expertise services. Committee also expressed appreciation for the
work done by S.T.O.P., and for the well-conducted presentations at the meeting.
It was estimated that 500 residents were in attendance to express their
opposition.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
*
That
written submissions from Sue Fusco, Kathy Kan, STOP Steering Committee,
Terrence Wong, Paul and Silvia Scarcello, Christine Mo, Ricky Chow, Dr. Shawn
Seit, Ian and Jacqueline Strong, Sherrill Burns and Michael Kusner, Ka-Hoi
Hadley Wong and Lisa Lee, Raman Patel, the petition with 94 signatures in objection
received on May 26, 2004, Enza Stefanovic and Paul Lim-Hing in opposition to
the Hydro One Electrical Supply Proposal, be received;
And that
deputations by Susan Fusco, Asim Bhatti, Wanda Lee, Mary Alexandridis, Ariana
Soltys, Domenica Violante, Paul Kahlnert, Thomas Qu, Prof. Mike Kusnor,
Katherine Kan, Krisha Raveendran, Carmen D’Paula, Robert Carter, Chin Wong,
John Schindler, Ricky Tang, Michelle Falco, Don McNabb, Varatha Govi, Rose
Larosa and Shahira Boulos in opposition to the Hydro One Electrical Supply
Proposal, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission report dated June 1, 2004, entitled “Preliminary
Comments on the Hydro One Electrical Supply Proposal (Parkway Belt Transmission Corridor, north to
northern York Region) under the Class Environmental Assessment Process”,
be received and endorsed;
And that Hydro One be
advised that the Council of the Town of Markham is adamantly opposed to the possible routing option under
consideration in the Town of Markham, and requires that Hydro One discontinue any further consideration of the
possible routing option in the Town of Markham;
And that
the following actions be undertaken by Hydro One prior
to its determination of a preferred alternative:
1. That Hydro One undertake, as part of
the Class Environmental Assessment Process, a fully documented identification
and assessment of all possible routes and options for expanded power
transmission capacity to northern York Region, including the use of other
transmission corridors supplying northern York Region, the use of existing and
proposed Ministry of Transportation corridors such as Highway’s 404, 400 and
future 427, pursuing new corridors on rural lands, and any other viable
alternatives;
2. That Hydro One, in evaluating all
alternatives, give greater consideration
to environmental, social and economic impacts on existing urban areas and
established residential communities, including
schools adjacent to and in close proximity to the proposed transmission lines,
and a lesser consideration to the factor of
cost;
3. That Hydro One,
in considering any alternatives within existing urban areas, undertake further
detailed analysis relating to:
a) A full inventory and assessment of
natural features and functions that would be potentially affected by
construction activities and transmission corridor operations, and
relationship to adjacent urban development;
b) An assessment of the impact of the
proposal on the intended use of the Hydro One transmission corridor for a
future trail system activity linkages within urban areas;
c) An assessment of the visual impact of the power transmission
towers in an established urban environment, including an assessment of the potential economic impact on homeowners and
the loss of enjoyment of residential
yards that are in proximity to the hydro corridors;
d) Review, with Transport Canada, the
compliance of tower transmission heights with respect to Transport Canada
Airport zoning regulations ;
e) Provide information on the effects
of electromagnetic fields on human health; disclose the relative EMF strength
emanating from the proposed 230 kV line; undertake a health risk
assessment of the proposal in relation to adjacent urban land uses, in
particular residential uses, schools and parks; and, identify
mitigating measures that would ensure that any proposed changes in transmission
capacity will not increase the public’s exposure to electromagnetic fields.
And that the Town Clerk
forward a copy of this report, Council’s resolution, and all public submissions received by the Town of Markham, to
Hydro One, and request that the Town be added to the project’s contact list;
And that the Town Clerk forward a copy of Council's resolution and all public
submissions received by the Town of Markham, to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of the Environment, the
Minister of Energy, Markham Area MPPs Tony Wong, Frank Klees
and Mario Racco, the Ontario Energy Board, the
Region of York, the York Region District School Board, and the York Catholic
District School Board;
And that the York Region Medical
Officer of Health be requested to comment on the health issues related to
electromagnetic fields (EMFs);
And that
Mayor D. Cousens meet with the President of Hydro One and the Minister of
Energy;
And that
staff report back on engaging consultant(s) to provide legal and technical
expertise in support of the Town's opposition to the routing option through
Markham;
And that
staff be authorized, in the event that Hydro One decides to proceed with
Alternative 1 routing through Markham, to request a “bump up” to an individual
Environmental Assessment;
And that a
Task Force be formed, consisting of Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, members of STOP, and
Councillors and residents of the Town of Aurora.
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* Amended by Council at its meeting held June 8, 2004,
to read as follows:
That written submissions from Sue
Fusco, Kathy Kan, STOP Steering Committee, Terrence Wong, Paul and Silvia
Scarcello, Christine Mo, Ricky Chow, Dr. Shawn Seit, Ian and Jacqueline Strong,
Sherrill Burns and Michael Kusner, Ka-Hoi Hadley Wong and Lisa Lee, Raman
Patel, the petition with 94 signatures in objection received on May 26, 2004,
Enza Stefanovic and Paul Lim-Hing in opposition to the Hydro One Electrical
Supply Proposal, be received;
And that deputations by Susan Fusco,
Asim Bhatti, Wanda Lee, Mary Alexandridis, Ariana Soltys, Domenica Violante,
Paul Kahlnert, Thomas Qu, Prof. Mike Kusnor, Katherine Kan, Krisha Raveendran,
Carmen D’Paula, Robert Carter, Chin Wong, John Schindler, Ricky Tang, Michelle
Falco, Don McNabb, Varatha Govi, Rose Larosa and Shahira Boulos in opposition
to the Hydro One Electrical Supply Proposal, be received;
And that the Development
Services Commission report dated June 1, 2004, entitled “Preliminary
Comments on the Hydro One Electrical Supply Proposal (Parkway Belt Transmission Corridor, north to
northern York Region) under the Class Environmental Assessment Process”,
be received and endorsed;
And that Hydro One be
advised that the Council of the Town of Markham is adamantly opposed to the possible routing option under
consideration in the Town of Markham, and requires that Hydro One discontinue any further consideration of the
possible routing option in the Town of Markham;
And that the following
actions be undertaken by Hydro One prior to its determination of a preferred
alternative:
1. That Hydro One undertake, as part of the Class Environmental
Assessment Process, a fully documented identification and assessment of all
possible routes and options for expanded power transmission capacity to
northern York Region, including the use of other transmission corridors supplying
northern York Region, the use of existing and proposed Ministry of
Transportation corridors such as Highway’s 404, 400 and future 427, pursuing
new corridors on rural lands, and any other viable alternatives;
2. That Hydro One, in evaluating all alternatives, give greater consideration to environmental,
social and economic impacts on existing and
future urban areas and established and
future residential communities, including schools adjacent to and in
close proximity to the proposed transmission lines, and a lesser consideration
to the factor of cost;
3. That Hydro One, in considering any alternatives within existing
urban areas, undertake further detailed analysis relating to:
a) A full inventory and assessment of natural features and wildlife corridors and functions that would be potentially
affected by construction activities and transmission corridor operations and relationship to adjacent urban development;
b) An assessment of the impact of the proposal on the intended use
of the Hydro One transmission corridor for a future trail system activity
linkages within urban areas;
c) An assessment of the visual impact of the power transmission
towers in an established urban environment, including an assessment of the potential economic impact on homeowners
and the loss of enjoyment of residential
yards that are in proximity to the hydro corridors;
d) Review, with Transport Canada, the compliance of tower
transmission heights with respect to Transport Canada Airport zoning
regulations ;
e) Provide information on the effects of electromagnetic fields on
human health; disclose the relative EMF strength emanating from the proposed
230 kV line; undertake a health risk assessment of the proposal in relation to
adjacent urban land uses, in particular residential uses, schools and parks;
and, identify mitigating measures that would ensure that any proposed changes
in transmission capacity will not increase the public’s exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
And that the Town Clerk forward a copy of this report, Council’s
resolution, and all public submissions received by the Town of Markham, to
Hydro One, and request that the Town be added to the project’s contact list;
And that the Town Clerk forward a copy of Council's resolution and all
public submissions received by the Town of Markham, to the Premier of Ontario,
the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Energy, Markham Area MPPs Tony
Wong, Frank Klees and Mario Racco, the Ontario Energy Board, the Region of
York, the York Region District School Board, the York Catholic District School
Board, the Minister of Health & Long-Term
Care, the Independent Electricity Market Operator, the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, the
Clerks and Councils of the Towns of
Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Whitchurch-Stouffville, King and the City
of Vaughan;
And that the York Region Medical Officer of Health be requested to
comment on the health issues related to electromagnetic fields (EMFs);
And that Mayor D. Cousens or Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti meet with the President of Hydro One and the
Minister of Energy, the Minister of the
Environment and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care;
And that the Town engage a consultant(s)
to provide legal and technical expertise in support of the Town's opposition to
the routing option through Markham and that staff report back on the particulars of
engaging the consultant(s);
And that staff be authorized and
directed, in the event that Hydro One decides to proceed with
Alternative 1 routing through Markham, to request a “bump up” to an individual
Environmental Assessment;
And that a Task Force be formed, consisting of Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J.
Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, members of STOP,
and Councillors and residents of the Town of Aurora.
And that a "warning" clause
be included in all future subdivision agreements for new subdivisions that abut
Hydro One corridors or facilities in the Town of Markham;
And that a copy of the report be
forwarded to the Mayor and Clerk of the Town of Aurora with the offer for
Markham staff to attend and present at a Town of Aurora Council meeting;
And that staff be authorized to make
a similar presentation as the one given at the Town of Markham to the Region of
York at its Planning Committee meeting scheduled to be held on June 16, 2004;
And that the Town of Aurora and the
Region of York be requested to endorse this recommendation.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by
Development Services Committee on June 1, 2004:
7. SMALL STREAM STUDY
CONSULTANT PRESENTATION (10.8)
Mark
Schollen, of Schollen & Associates, Consultants, provided an update on the
Small Streams Study. Mr. Schollen reviewed the purpose of the study and the
approach taken. He presented a case study of the area bounded by McCowan Road,
Major Mackenzie Drive, Kennedy Road, and Elgin Mills Road, which includes Rouge
Park lands. The next steps will be a stakeholders meeting on June 23, 2004, and
a Public Meeting in September.
Moved by:
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the
presentation by Mark Schollen, of Schollen & Associates, Consultants,
regarding the Small Streams Study, be
received.
CARRIED
8. HYDRO ONE EA PROCESS FOR TRANSMISSION
FOR
CORRIDOR THROUGH MARKHAM
(13.8)
Staff
provided an update on the Hydro One EA Process for a transmission corridor and
previewed the presentation for the Public Information Meeting being held in the
evening of June 1, 2004. Committee emphasized the Town's position, and the fact
that the approval authority is the Province.
Moved by:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
staff update regarding the Hydro One EA Process for a transmission corridor, be
received.
CARRIED
9. SEWAGE ALLOCATION (5.5)
Staff
provided an update on sewage allocation, advising that the latest figures
indicate Markham will have a shortfall of 698 units by 2008. The Region has not
yet confirmed that employment (ICI) units will not be impacted by sanitary
servicing constraints. Staff will finalize the capacity numbers with the Region
and report back in the fall. Committee discussed the impacts on other Regional
municipalities and the pressures that may result.
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
staff update on sewage allocation be received.
CARRIED
10. SERVICE AWARDS (10.0)
The following staff were presented with service
awards:
Alan Laver, Manager, Utilities & Contracts,
Operations and Asset Management - 20 years
Lilli Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator, Environmental
Planning - 15 years
Michael Hazelton, Maintenance Assistant, Markham
Museum - 15 years
George Macris, Plans Examiner, Fire and Emergency
Services - 15 years
Kenneth Seiler, Building Inspector II, Building
Inspections - 15 years
Catherine Jeffery, Landscape Inspector, Urban Design
Group - 5 years
Chariclee (Carrie) Drosis, Cashier, Financial Services
- 3 years
Matthew Miller, GIS Specialist I, Information
Technology Services - 3 years
Alida Tari, Notifications Clerk, Clerk's Department -
3 years
11. MAIN STREET
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 19, 2004 (16.39) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee
meeting held May 19, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
12. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 12, 2004 (16.39) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting held May 12, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
13. MARKHAM CENTRE
STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 18, 2004 (16.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Centre Steering
Committee meeting held May 18, 2004, be received for information.
CARRIED
14. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 23, 2004 TO MAY 5, 2004 (10.0) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of April 23, 2004 to May 5, 2004” and direct staff to process
the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
15. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW
2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
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, June 1, 2004.
CARRIED
16. HOUSEKEEPING AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
BY-LAW 177-96 (ZA 04-013653) (10.5) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “Preliminary
Report, By-law 177-96 - Housekeeping and Zoning By-law Amendment” be received
(File number ZA 04-013653);
And that a Public Meeting
be held regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
CARRIED
17. THE ROSE
AND FIRKIN PUB, 175 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION (SC 03 119150)
AT-GRADE COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR PATIO - FRONT/SIDE YARDS
(10.6) Weblink
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the site
plan proposal by the Rose and Firkin Pub at 175 Main Street, Unionville, by
nature of representing the owners, and did not take part in the consideration
or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Committee received correspondence dated May 31, 2004,
from the Unionville Villagers Association, with suggested amendments to the
conditions of site plan approval.
Angela MacNeil, 175 Main Street Unionville, spoke in
support of the application.
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the site plan application by Main Street Unionville Holdings (SC
03 119150) to construct an at-grade, outdoor commercial patio in the front/
side yard at 175 Main Street, Unionville, be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the Owner enter into an amendment to the
existing site plan agreement with the Town;
2. And that prior to execution of the
site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services including the following:
·
The patio fence shall be a wood
picket detail and extend along the entire frontage of the property;
·
The picket fence is to be stained
white;
·
If lighting is required along the
side elevation, it should match the gooseneck lighting on the front façade. All
exterior lighting is to conform with the Unionville Heritage Conservation
District Plan;
·
Planting beds shall be introduced
between the picket fence and the handicap ramp and under the window, and if
possible, a tree to help re-introduce natural vegetation along Main Street;
·
Any umbrellas to be used on the
outdoor patio are to be plain in design without advertising on them; and
·
No banners, flags, or forms of
advertising of any kind are to be placed on the outdoor patio, or on the picket
fence.
3. And that the site plan agreement
include provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees,
recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and financial obligations
related to applicable Developers Group Agreements.
4. And
further that site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years
commencing June 1, 2004 in the
event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement with the Town
during that period.
CARRIED
18. LEISUREWORLD INC. (HILTON SUITES
HOTEL)
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY #7 AND WARDEN AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A SENIORS
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT, MARKHAM CENTRE (ZA 04 012403)
(10.5) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application
submitted by Leisureworld Inc.
(Hilton Suites Hotel) at the southwest corner of Highway #7 and Warden Avenue
to permit a Seniors Condominium Development (File ZA 04 012403).
CARRIED
19. THORNHILL MEWS PLAZA INC., 7787
YONGE STREET, THORNHILL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA 04-011143) (10.5) Weblink
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu
That a Public Meeting be held
to consider the applications submitted by Thornhill Mews Plaza Inc. for Zoning
By-law amendment within the Thornhill Secondary Plan Area once the concerns
noted in this report have been addressed to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services (File ZA 04 011143).
CARRIED
20. MARKHAM
OFFICIAL PLAN AND
THE CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY SECONDARY PLAN (OPA 42),
STAFF-INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO INCORPORATE
THE WOODBINE AVENUE BY-PASS AND
OTHER TECHNICAL REVISIONS (OPA 01 118128) (10.3) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT – Staff-initiated amendments to the Markham Official Plan and the
Cathedral Community Secondary Plan (OPA 42) to incorporate the Woodbine Avenue
By-pass and other technical revisions (File OPA 01 118128), be received;
And that a Public Meeting, be
scheduled for June 28, 2004, to consider the proposed amendments to the Markham
Official Plan and the Cathedral Community Secondary Plan (OPA 42).
CARRIED
21. SENECA COLLEGE
OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
A COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT 10 ALLSTATE PARKWAY
(ZA 03 118868) (10.5) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That the
report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application by Seneca College of Applied
Arts and Technology for a Zoning By-Law Amendment to Permit a Community College
at 10 Allstate Parkway, (ZA.03-118868)” be received;
And that a Public Meeting be held to consider the
Rezoning (ZA 03 118868) application submitted by Seneca
College of Applied Arts and Technology.
CARRIED
22. FOREST BAY
HOMES LTD.
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MARKHAM ROAD AND STEELES AVE.
REZONING APPLICATION FOR PHASE 5 AND PHASE 6 OF
THE VILLAGES OF FAIRTREE COMMUNITY (ZA.04-015117)
(10.5) Weblink
Moved by:
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider Zoning By-law Amendment application
ZA.04-015117 submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd, with respect to lot
coverage and mix of housing types, within Phase 5 and Phase 6 of
the Villages of Fairtree community at the northeast corner of Markham Road and
Steeles Avenue.
CARRIED
23. YORK
REGION SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FORUM (10.0)
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That information on the York Region Sustainable
Communities Forum, being held June 1, 2004, at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation, be received.
CARRIED
24. MARKHAM
CENTRE ENHANCED HOARDING PROGRAMME
STAFF MEMO, JUNE 1, 2004
(2.16)
Moved by: Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by: Councillor D. Horchik
That the memorandum dated June 1, 2004 from the
Commissioner of Development Services with respect to the Markham Centre
Enhanced Hoarding Programme be received;
And that staff be authorized to hold a public meeting
to discuss amendments to the Sign By-law to include site identification and
lifestyle message signage on hoarding within Markham Centre.
CARRIED
25. COMMERCIAL
POLICY REVIEW (10.8)
Committee received correspondence dated May 31, 2004,
from the Markham Village Conservancy, expressing concern for the creation of a
large area of box malls on Markham Road, north of Markham Village.
Staff provided an update on the Commercial Policy
Review, explaining the categories of commercial and business designations,
study objectives, and recommendations.
Discussions included the lack of community amenity
functions the pressures on the Business Corridor Area category and how to
protect such uses from change. Committee also discussed the challenges of Big
Box development, and directed staff to investigate the actions of the state of
Vermont, which is trying to prohibit Wal-Mart stores.
Committee directed that a subcommittee be formed to
review commercial policies and report back to Development Services Committee in
the fall, and that the commercial development at the intersection of 16th
Avenue and Kennedy Road (Beckett Farm) be considered separately.
Steve Zakem of Aird and Berlis, representing Loblaws,
requested an opportunity to work with staff on commercial policy issues.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio
That the staff update regarding the Commercial Policy
Review be received;
And that correspondence from the Markham Village
Conservancy be received;
And that the deputation by Steve Zakem of Aird and
Berlis, representing Loblaws, be received;
And that the Commercial Policy Review be referred to a
subcommittee, consisting of Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti,
Councillor J. Virgilio, and Councillor G. McKelvey, to work with staff over the
summer and report back to Development Services Committee in the fall on
progress;
And that the commercial development of lands at the
intersection of 16th Avenue and Kennedy Road (Beckett Farm) be
considered separately.
CARRIED
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26. LEGAL
MATTERS
Seconded
by: Councillor A. Chiu
That
the meeting resolve in-camera to discuss legal matters. (3:30 p.m.)
CARRIED
Seconded
by: Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the Committee rise (4:10 p.m.) and report at Committee of the Whole on June 8,
2004.
CARRIED
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The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of
9:45 p.m.