MARCH
24, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
A G E N D A
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 9
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Regrets
Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community
& Fire Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
J. Streisfield, Assistant
Town Solicitor
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional
Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No.7.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. SEVERANCE
& MINOR VARIANCE APPEALS TO OMB
94 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL (8.0)
Ms. Elena Bevilacqua, 4 Leahill
Drive, addressed the Committee regarding the
severance and minor variance appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and
requested that the Town Solicitor not attend the OMB hearing in support of the
applicant. Ms. Bevilacqua stated her
opposition to the severance and demolition applications for 94
John Street.
Mr. Bill Wylie, on behalf of The Society for the Preservation of
Historic Thornhill (SPOHT) addressed the Committee advising that SPOHT objects
to the severance application for 94 John
Street. He
believes that there is no reason for the Town’s involvement at the OMB.
Ms. Marion Matthias, 33
Colbourne Street, addressed the Committee
requesting that there be no Town representation at the OMB hearing for 94
John Street.
Ms. Matthias is concerned that if the severance is granted that the
applicant may still pursue the demolition of the existing heritage building.
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the correspondence from Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson
Sutton VanVeldhuizen LLP, dated March 23, 2009, be received.
CARRIED
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 3, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held March 3,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- March 3, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held March 3, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 18, 2009 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held February
18, 2009,
be received.
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 11, 2009 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Markham Public
Art Advisory Committee meeting held
February 11, 2009,
be received.
CARRIED
6. CORNELL
ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF
DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
(SU 08 131556 (19TM-08002) AND
ZA 08 131562) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1)
That the report entitled
“Preliminary Report, Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, North of Highway 7,
west of Donald Cousens Parkway, Applications for draft plan of subdivision
approval and implementing zoning by-law
amendments, File No.’s: SU 08 131556 (19TM-08002) and ZA 08 131562”, dated
March 24, 2009 be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the applications for draft plan of subdivision approval and
implementing zoning by-law amendments; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. GLENN
BARON, PHYLLIS DOHERTY AND
TRICIA LOU DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF
SEVEN (7)
NEW SINGLE RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON
THE
SOUTH SIDE OF HELEN AVENUE IN
SOUTH UNIONVILLE.
251 & 271 HELEN AVENUE,
AND THE
ABUTTING VACANT LOT TO THE
EAST
(ZA 09 107312) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT. Glenn
Baron, Phyllis Doherty and
Tricia Lou Developments Ltd. Zoning By-law
amendment application to facilitate the creation of seven (7) new single
residential lots on the south side of Helen Avenue in South Unionville. 251
& 271 Helen Avenue and
the abutting vacant lot to the east. (ZA 09 107312),” be received; and,
2)
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 09 107312); and further,
3)
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. PROPOSED
PARKING PROHIBITION ON
LEGACY DRIVE AND ROUGE BANK
DRIVE (5.12.4)
Report Attach
A Attach
B Attach
C
Mr. Paul Ingham, General Manager Operations, confirmed
that the parking restriction will be on the south side of Rouge
Bank Drive and the west side of Legacy
Drive.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That
the report entitled “Proposed Parking Prohibition on Legacy Drive and Rouge
Bank Drive” dated March 24, 2009, be received; and,
2) And that Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188, be amended
by including the west side of Legacy Drive, between Rouge Bank Drive and
Russell Jarvis Drive; and,
3) That Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188, be amended by
including the south side of Rouge Bank Drive, between Legacy Drive and
Cottontail Avenue; and,
4) That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the
subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005;
and,
5) That the Operations Department be directed to maintain the
signs at the subject locations; and,
6) That the Parking Control Department be
directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and
further,
7) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. E. MANSON INVESTMENTS
ET. AL.
APPLICATION FOR
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT
A PHASE 2, 6 STOREY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (BUILDING B)
AT 150 HILLWOOD STREET
(SC.05-021950) (10.7)
Report Attachment
Mr. Baird advised
the Committee that the site plan endorsement of Phase 1 (building A) will
expire on May 16, 2009 if an agreement is not
executed. Staff is in support of
extending the site plan endorsement of Phase 1 for an additional 3 years,
subject to the revised conditions. Mr.
Baird also advised that the revised conditions include LEED certification and compliance
with the Region of York’s Green Building Initiative Program for servicing
allocation. He indicated that the Owner has
cooperated with the Town and had previously agreed to exchange the original
servicing allocation they received for the first building for 2011 conditional
allocation, provided that the Town agreed to grant 2011 allocation for both
phases. (buildings A & B). Site plan
endorsement is also being granted for the Phase 2 building.
Ms. Mai Somermaa,
Emery Investments, presented the Committee with building elevations and advised
that based on public and staff input during the review process the building has
been stepped down toward the west side to allow a better relation to the
existing residents. She also advised
that the application has been through a five year process of design and review.
Councillor Carolina Moretti (Ward 4) suggested that this
application be deferred for approximately four to six weeks to allow an
opportunity to hold a Community Information Meeting for her constituents. Councillor Moretti also suggested that a new
traffic study be conducted to ensure there are no further impacts on the
area. Staff advised that the Town’s transportation
staff do not anticipate any major changes to the original 2006 traffic study
and suggested that the applicant’s traffic consultant provide a brief letter updating
and or confirming the results of the 2006 study.
There was
considerable discussion regarding the length of time the application should be
deferred for.
Moved by
Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded
by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the
application for site plan approval at 150 Hillwood Street be deferred to the
May 5, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting to allow the Ward 4 Councillor
an
opportunity
to hold a Community Information Meeting.
CARRIED
10. A
SITE PLAN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
THE CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO
TO PERMIT AN ADDITION (PHASE
3) TO A MAUSOLEUM AT
HOLY CROSS CEMETERY
8361 YONGE STREET
(SC 08 128503) (10.7)
Report Attachment
There was considerable discussion
regarding more tree planting on the property of Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Mike Everard, Planning
Consultant, addressed the Committee advising that this application does not
require an extension of the boulevards.
The next phases of cemetery development will incorporate boulevard treatment
that includes extensive landscaping. He clarified
that this subject area is not related to the preservation of the forest in the
north east corner of the property.
Staff suggested reviewing the
original landscape plan with the applicant for the portion of the property related
to the current mausoleum expansion.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
1) That the site plan application (SC 08
128503) submitted by the Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of Toronto to permit
an addition (Phase 3) to a mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery at 8361 Yonge
Street, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘A’ to
the staff report on this matter dated March 24, 2009; and,
2) That staff together with
the applicant update the landscape plan for the mausoleum portion of the site
to provide for additional tree planting; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. TOWARD A MARKHAM GROWTH MANAGEMENT
STRATEGY:
OUTLINING AN INTENSIFICATION
STRATEGY (10.0)
Report Attachment
The Committee questioned if the item
should be dealt with while public consultations are ongoing in relation to the
Growth Management Strategy. As well,
Committee discussed the need for more members of Council to be present when the
item is considered.
Ms. Marion Matthias, 33 Colburne Street, addressed the Committee requesting that the
intensification strategy clearly state that there is no intensification within
the Heritage Conservation District. She
requested clarification with respect to the proposed 55%-60% intensification
and would like to know if the City of Vaughan and Town of Richmond Hill have the same targets.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
above item be deferred to a future Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
12. MILNE DAM CONSERVATION AREA
- MULTI-USE PATHWAY REVIEW
WORKING GROUP
TERMS OF REFERENCE (6.3)
Report Attach
A Attach
B Attach
C
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, summarized the Terms of Reference and the options outlined in
attachment A & C to the staff report dated March
24, 2009. He confirmed that one member of the TRCA has
committed to participate with the working group.
Mr. Tupper Wheatley, Milne Park
Conservation Association, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Milne
Dam Conservation Area – Multi-Use Pathway Review Working Group Terms of
Reference and stated some concerns. He
is concerned that the proposed target date of June
16, 2009
will not provide enough time for fulsome discussions. Mr. Wheatly requested that staff provide the
answers to the questions raised at the March 10, 2009 Council meeting related to the proposed bridge and
existing bridge. He believes that the
Region of York and Town of Markham should consider having bike lanes along Highway 7
from Bullock Road to McCowan Road with a separating boulevard.
Mr. Reuben Tang, 7 Banfield Avenue, addressed the Committee with respect to the
proposed Milne Dam Conservation Area – Multi-Use Pathway Review Working Group
Terms of Reference advising he will further review the report and e-mail his
comments and/or concerns to staff and Members of Council. He requested clarification regarding the
option that has the trail going through Banfield Avenue because he understood that option was previously
considered and denied.
Staff and Committee commented that
all options have been put back for consideration based on the discussion at the
March 10, 2009 Council meeting.
The Working Group members are to review the options.
Councillor Carolina Moretti suggested that all Members of Council should try and
do a site visit if they have not already done so to obtain a better
understanding of the issues being raised.
She requested that staff provide the answers to the questions raised at
the March 10, 2009 Council Meeting as noted above for the first meeting
of the Working Group.
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the correspondence from Mr. Glenn
Baron be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled ‘Milne Dam Conservation Area
– Multi-use Pathway Review - Work Group Terms of Reference’ dated March 24,
2009 and the correspondence from Mr. Glenn Baron, be received; and,
2) That the Terms of Reference be amended to stipulate that the
Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) be invited to participate on the Working Group in an advisory
capacity; and
3) That the Terms of Reference and schedule for the working
group to evaluate options for the development of a multi-use pathway in the
Milne Dam Conservation area as outlined in this report and as amended by
Council this date, be endorsed; and,
4) That the composition of the working group as outlined in
this report, be endorsed; and,
5) That Council appoint Councillor Carolina Moretti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Valerie
Burke, and Councillor Erin Shapero to participate on the working group; and,
7) That if necessary the purchase orders for the design
consultants (Chisholm, Fleming and Wardrop) be increased for additional work
related to the working group and be funded from Engineering Capital Account
83-5350-8114-005; and,
8) That staff report back on June 16, 2009 with the Working Groups recommended
alignment; and further,
9) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. 2009
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN (10.16)
Report Calendar Summary
Mr. Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development,
addressed the Committee advising that the 2009 Economic Development Marketing
Plan has incorporated the comments and suggestions received from Committee at
the February 10, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting. He indicated that the section referred to as “Professional
Scientific and Technological Services and Health in Markham”
is being deferred to 2011/2012.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report entitled “2009 Economic
Development Marketing Plan” be received and endorsed, and,
2) That
the Marketing Plan activities be funded in accordance with the Town’s Purchasing
By-laws from within the approved 2009 Economic Development
budget accounts; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
14. PLANNING APPLICATIONS (10.0)
The Committee requested confirmation that new planning
applications received at the Town are circulated to the Ward Councillors. Staff advised that all new incoming planning
applications are circulated to the Ward Councillors at the same time it is
being circulated to the various Town departments and public agencies. Staff also advised that the Development
Services Committee regularly receives the “Incoming Applications Report” which
highlights new and incoming applications and provides a brief summary of those
applications.
15. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter (11:08AM):
1) LITIGATION MATTER - SEVERANCE AND MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL TO
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - 94 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL
2) LITIGATION MATTER - MINOR VARIANCE APPEALS TO ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD - 133 OLD KENNEDY ROAD, MARKHAM
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (11:57 AM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:58 AM.