DECEMBER
1, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 34
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A and PART B
Presentations,
Major Studies, Issues and Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. - Council
Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
P. Loukes, Director of Operations
J. Streisfield, Assistant
Town Solicitor
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
P. Wokral, Heritage Planner
S. Campbell,
Senior Planner, Zoning and Special Projects
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
M. Wouters, Manager, East District
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:03 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional
Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos.12 and 13.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Ken Ferguson, Backhoe Operator, Operations, 25 years
David Miller, Senior Project Coordinator - Langstaff, Planning &
Urban Design, 20 years
Christopher Beaumont, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15
years
David Leslie, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
James Sinclair, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Donald Stoneman, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Dereje Tafesse, Capital Works Engineer, Engineering, 15 years
Stella Attai, Financial Analyst, Accounting, Financial Services, 10
years
Geoff Day, Planner II, Planning & Urban Design, 10 years
Vincent Lai, Senior Systems Analyst, Information Technology Services,
10 years
Mansoor Ali, Senior Development Engineer, Engineering, 5 years
Karen Dennison, Manager, System Engineering, Operations - Waterworks
Division, 5 years
Shahid Rehman, Inventory Control Coordinator, Operations, 5 years
Valerie Burke, Ward 1 Councillor , Mayor & Council, 3 years
Logan Kanapathi, Ward 7 Councillor , Mayor & Council, 3 years
Dwayne Lewis, Waterworks Operator, Operations, 3 years
Carolina Moretti, Ward
4 Councillor , Mayor & Council, 3 years
Syed Rizvi, IMS Analyst, Waterworks, Operations - Waterworks Division,
3 years
Jayanthi Thavapalan, Cash Control Clerk, Financial Services, 3 years
2. PAVEMENT
PRESERVATION STRATEGY (5.7 & 5.10)
Dr. Susan Tighe, Professor, University of Waterloo
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding sustainable roads and pavement.
The Committee inquired if Ms. Tighe has been involved
with the Region of York. She advised not
at this time.
There was discussion regarding the importance of
proper engineering for the recycled material and the importance of appropriate
conditions when it is being installed.
Mr. Peter Loukes, Director of Operations addressed the
Committee advising that the Town has began using recycled materials (asphalt)
in 2007 and that staff are continually monitoring those locations.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the
presentation provided by Dr. Susan Tighe, Professor, University of Waterloo,
regarding Pavement Preservation Strategy, be received.
CARRIED
3. DRAFT DRIVE-THROUGH
FACILITIES DESIGN GUIDELINES
(MOIZ BEHAR PLANNING &
DESIGN INC.) (10.0)
Presentation Draft
Guidelines
Mr. Moiz Behar, Moiz Behar Planning and Design Inc.
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Draft
Drive-through Facilities Design Guidelines.
There was discussion regarding Ontario Municipal Board
appeal decisions that do not support a total ban on drive-through facilities.
Mr. Victor Labreche, Labreche Patterson &
Associates Inc. addressed the Committee regarding the draft drive-through
facilities design guidelines and stated some concerns. He requested the opportunity to have further
discussions with staff to achieve a balanced and fair policy. Mr. Labreche submitted a copy of “Air Quality
Assessment for Tim Hortons Restaurants Ontario Canada Final Report” for staff’s
review.
Mr. Don Dussault, Manager Real Estate Development,
Imperial Oil addressed the Committee with respect to the draft drive-through
facilities design guidelines and spoke in opposition. He believes that the report does not
acknowledge the many benefits associated with drive-through facilities. Mr. Dussault indicated that the proposed
guidelines are not reflective of the discussion that took place at the
Workshop.
There was discussion regarding the appropriateness of regulating
drive-through facilities through the Town’s Official Plan.
The Committee thanked staff for their work completed
to date with respect to drive-through facilities design guidelines and
suggested that staff consider ways to address concerns (eg. idling, shorter
stacking) with existing drive-through facilities. The Committee also suggested that staff
consider including car wash facilities as part of these proposed guidelines.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation provided by Mr. Moiz Behar, Moiz Behar Planning and Design Inc.,
regarding Draft Drive-through Facilities Design Guidelines, be received.
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
- TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION FOR
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
FAMILY HEALTH TEACHING UNIT (10.6)
Staff provided brief opening comments and advised that
the following is a delegated staff approval.
Ms. Marg Wouters, Manager East Development delivered a
brief PowerPoint presentation with respect to the proposed temporary
accommodations at Markham
Stouffville Hospital.
Ms. Janet Beed, CEO, Markham
Stouffville Hospital
delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the advantages to being a
teaching hospital.
The Committee suggested installing a sign that will
advise community members that the building is a temporary building and asked if
there could be consideration given to limit the noise from the air conditioning
unit attached to the temporary building.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation
provided by Ms. Janet Beed, CEO, Markham Stouffville Hospital, regarding
temporary accommodation for the University of Toronto Family Health Teaching
Unit, be received.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- NOVEMBER 10, 2009, Part A
(10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held November 10,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE DISTRICTS FALL 2009 (16.11)
Report Attachment
There was discussion regarding the recommendation to
use grant funds for improvements to landscaping and installation of a picket
fence at 148 Main Street
Unionville and whether these improvements meet the required criteria.
The Committee suggested that staff ensure that the
Commercial Façade Improvement Program clarifies that landscape improvements on
their own will not be eligible for grant funding.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the staff report entitled
“Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for Heritage Districts Fall 2009”
be received; and,
2) That the applications for the
Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program be approved provided that the
applicants comply with the eligibility requirements of the program; and,
3) That the requested grant of $10,237.50
to replicate a missing Victorian veranda at the front of 8 Main St. N. be
approved subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary approvals and
entering into a Grant Agreement with the Town; and,
4) That the requested grant of $9,975.00
to make property improvements to the rear of 149 Main St. Unionville including
landscaping, enclosing the garbage bins, adding shutters, and installing a
picket fence be approved subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary
approvals and entering into a Grant Agreement with the Town; and,
5) That Council authorizes the Mayor and
Clerk to enter into Façade Easement Agreements with the owners of 8 Main St. N.
and 149 Main St. Unionville and any other documents required to give effect
thereto, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor; and,
6) That Council agrees to waive the
eligibility criteria pertaining to the timing of the initiation of the
following projects: the veranda of 8
Main St. N. and the improvements to the rear of 149
Main St. Unionville; and,
7) That the grants be funded through the
Development Services Planning Capital Project 6633 (Heritage Façade Improvement/Replacement
Program); and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3788
EXCEPT BLOCKS 142, 143, 144 AND 146,
65M-3948, 65M-3800, 65M-3955
EXCEPT BLOCKS 13 AND 14, 65M-3954, 65M-3830
AND 65R-27851 PARTS 3,6 AND 7, 65M-4005, 65M-3368
AND 65R-21540 PART 7, 65M-3582 AND 65R-24761 PART 2
AND 3, 65M-3638, 65M-3783 PLAN 65M-3639,
65M-3640 AND 65M-4039 (10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of
Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3788 Except Blocks 142,
143, 144 and 146, 65M-3948, 65M-3800, 65M-3955 Except Blocks 13 and 14,
65M-3954,65M-3830 and 65R-27851 Parts 3, 6 and 7, 65M-4005, 65M-3368 and
65R-21540 Part 7, 65M-3582 and 65R-24761 Part 2 and 3, 65M-3638, 65M-3783,
65M-3639, 65M-3640 and 65M-4039,” dated December 2, 2009, be received; and,
2) That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan
numbers 65M-3788 Except Blocks 142, 143, 144 and 146, 65M-3948, 65M-3800,
65M-3955 Except Blocks 13 and 14, 65M-3954,65M-3830 and 65R-27851 Parts 3, 6
and 7, 65M-4005, 65M-3368 and 65R-21540 Part 7, 65M-3582 and 65R-24761 Part 2
and 3, 65M-3638, 65M-3783, 65M-3639, 65M-3640 and 65M-4039, be Accepted for
Maintenance; and,
3) That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these
subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential
subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;
and,
4) That the Community Services Commission accepts the
responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the
subdivision as part of the Town’s system; and,
5) That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence October 1, 2009; and,
6) That acceptance of the subdivision be taken into
consideration in future operating budgets; and,
7) That the by-law to amend schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law
#106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved;
and,
8) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law
#105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets
indicated, be approved; and,
9) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘F’ of the Speed By-law
#105-71, by including a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour for the streets
indicated, be approved; and,
10) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of
the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on
the streets indicated, be approved; and,
11) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements,
subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two
year guarantee periods have been completed; and further,
12) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. OPA
149 OPEN SPACE AND
STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN (10.3)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the Development Services Commission Report dated December 1, 2009 report, Entitled
“OPA 149 Open Space and Streetscape Master Plan” be received; and,
2) That the OPA 149 Open Space and Streetscape Master Plan,
attached to the December 1, 2009 report, prepared by Todhunter Associates be
endorsed in principle; and,
3) That all development applications within the Highway 404
North Planning District be reviewed to ensure compliance with the OPA 149 Open
Space and Streetscape Master Plan; and,
4) That the following additional changes be incorporated into the OPA 149 Open Space and Streetscape
Master Plan, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services:
- A revision to
the plan to provide a conceptual location for a possible future Highway
404 overpass to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, and to be
subject to confirmation through a future Environmental Assessment process.
- A revision to
the plan to identify a revised location for the storm water management
pond at the south-east corner of the plan subject to approval of Ontario
Hydro and Director of Engineering.
- A revision to
Section 2.0 Demonstration Plan, Section 2.5 – Frontages - to revise the
text to suggest that the elevation treatment of the front or street façade
should be continued along facades located in exterior side yards.
- A revision to
Section 3.0 Open Space Plan, Sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.6 to specify that the
multi-use trail which is 1.5m beyond the width of the regular sidewalk
along the future Woodbine By-Pass is to be funded from development charges
(14%) and grants and/or developer funding of 86%. A second multi-use trail will extend
northward along the east side of Honda
Blvd. This trail will be provided by the
subdivision developer at its sole cost.
- A revision to
Section 1.2.3 Site Characteristics and Surrounding Uses, to include
wording that identifies compensation for the loss of any existing
vegetation on the site as per the “Trees for Tomorrow
Streetscape Manual” approved June 2009.
- A revision to
Section 4.0 - Streetscape Master Plan, Section 4.3 to specify that the
subdivision developer will be responsible to provide a single row of trees
on each boulevard within the municipal right-of-way throughout the plan of
subdivision and a second row of trees on each boulevard along Honda Blvd
in addition to a row of trees on private lands directly abutting the
blvd. A single row of trees will be
installed under the By-Pass construction and will be funded by the
developers under the “Tri-Party Agreement”; and,
5) That the Commissioner of Development Services be authorized
to approve any future required revisions to the OPA 149 Open Space and
Streetscape Master Plan; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. BILLBOARD SIGN VARIANCE
CBS OUTDOOR CANADA – STEPHEN
MCGREGOR
YORK FARMER’S MARKET LTD.
7509 YONGE STREET
APPLICATION NO. 09-116728 00
SP (2.16.2)
Report
The Ward Councillor advised the Committee that she has
met with the shareholders of the York Farmer’s Market Limited and would like
the opportunity to explore ways in which the Farmer’s Market can be
promoted. She also indicated that the
shareholders have shown an interest in forming a BIA. It was suggested that this item be deferred
to allow the opportunity for further discussions.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That billboard sign variance application
file number 09-11672800SP, submitted by CBS Outdoor Canada, requesting relief
from the Sign By-law to permit the erection of a tri-vision billboard sign be deferred.
CARRIED
10. YORK REGION OFFICIAL PLAN
REGIONAL SUBMISSION ANALYSIS AND RESPONSE
TO MARKHAM COMMENTS (10.17)
Notice
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
pointed out the two main areas of concern with respect to the revised Draft
York Region Official Plan remain, urban expansion reference and strategic
employment areas. He advised that the
proposed resolution reaffirms Council’s original position on the urban
expansion and employment lands. The
Committee requested that only the resolution be forwarded to the Region without
any of the attachments.
The Committee inquired of possible
legal implications if the Region of York continues to move forward with their
Official Plan Amendment and not amend the policies and maps related to new
communities and urban expansion for the section related to the Town of Markham. Mr. Jeffrey Streisfield, Assistant Town
Solicitor advised that the Region’s associated report to their Draft Official
Plan Amendment indicates that urban boundaries will be amended through an OPA
in the new year. Mr. Streisfield pointed
out that the Regional Official Plan must be approved by the Province. He
indicated that if Town’s effort to defer policies and mapping are not achieved
at the Region, then the Town should follow through at the Provincial level.
There was discussion as to whether the
Regional Official Plan can be appealed.
Staff indicated that once the Province has made their final decision on
the Regional Official Plan Amendment anyone has the right to appeal it.
The Committee discussed the need for
schematic drawings at the future Public Consultation session to assist the
public in understanding the differences between the various options in
achieving the intensification targets.
There was discussion regarding the
various ways to control the future pace of development throughout the
Town. The Committee discussed the
possibility of requesting the Province to consider different approaches in
order to achieve their forecasted growth numbers.
Staff advised that there will be more
detailed technical review of the Regional Official Plan Amendment and that they
will look at the existing woodlots as part of that review. A report will be presented in the New Year.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That
this memo entitled “York Region Official Plan
- Regional submission analysis and response to Markham comments”
dated, December 1, 2009, be received and not forwarded to the
Region of York; and,
2) That
Council reaffirm its request of October 27, 2009 that the policies and mapping
related to new communities and any urban expansion (including strategic
employment lands as referenced on Figure 2) within the Town of Markham
contained in the draft Regional Official Plan be deferred until the Town of
Markham’s Growth Management Strategy is completed and endorsed by Town Council;
and,
3) That
the Clerk advise the Region of York accordingly; and,
4) That
staff report back to Development Services Committee early in the new year,
following a detailed review of the ROP, once adopted by Regional Council; and further,
5) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
**Note: amended at the December 1, 2009 Council
meeting
11. MARKHAM 2020 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 2009 (10.16)
Mr. Stephen Chait,
Director of Economic Development advised the Committee that the enclosed
brochure is the first semi-annual update with respect to the successes of
Markham 2020.
The Committee
congratulated staff on the brochure and suggested that the brochure include the
following prior to it being circulated:
·
Amend the graphics of the covering
to highlight that it is an “update”
·
Include success of Green Economy
·
Include that the Town of Markham has the lowest tax rate in the GTA
Moved by Mayor F.
Scapitti
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the verbal presentation
provided by Mr. Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development, regarding Markham 2020
Semi-Annual Report 2009, be received.
CARRIED
12. YORK REGION'S DRAFT
TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (5.10)
Report
Mr.
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering highlighted some of the staff comments
contained in ‘Appendix A’.
There
was brief discussion regarding the status of the five Regional Environmental
Assessments (EA). The Committee
suggested that the Region should advance the improvements for Kennedy
Road from Steeles
Avenue to Highway 7 due to congestion
and transit requirements. Staff will
have discussions with the Region as to the status of the five EA’s and report
back to Committee.
The
Committee suggested that the staff comments be amended to also include:
- Markham’s
priority for transit are: Yonge Subway extension, 407 Transitway to
Cornell and all day GO service on Richmond
Hill and Whitchurch Stouffville lines
- Markham
requests a partial interchange at 404/14th
Avenue to service the employment
lands east of Highway 404
- Intersection
and signalization improvements
Moved
by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That
the report to Development Services Committee entitled “York Region’s Draft
Transportation Master Plan”, be received; and,
2) That
the comments attached as “Appendix A as amended at the
December 1, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting” be
forwarded to the Region of York as Markham’s preliminary response to the
Region’s request for input on the York Region’s draft Transportation Master
Plan; and,
3) That
the Region of York be requested to update their Transportation Master Plan upon
completion of the Town of Markham’s Growth Management Strategy (GMS) and
Markham Transportation Strategic Plan (MTSP); and further,
4) That Staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
13. YORK REGION'S DRAFT
WATER AND WASTEWATER MASTER
PLAN (5.0)
Report
Mr. Brown briefly
highlighted the comments contained in “Appendix A”.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That
the report to Development Services Committee entitled “York Region’s Draft
Water and Wastewater Master Plan”, be received; and,
2) That
the comments attached as “Appendix A” be forwarded to the Region of York as
Markham’s preliminary response to the Region’s request for input on the draft
Water and Wastewater Master Plan; and,
3) That
the Region of York be requested to update their Water and Wastewater Master
Plan upon completion of the Town of Markham’s Growth Management Strategy and
Master Servicing Study; and further,
4) That Staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
14. NEWS
RELEASE: TORONTO BECOMES WORLD'S
FIRST CITY TO MANDATE
BIRD-FRIENDLY BUILDINGS
(FLAP) (10.0)
Info
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the news release dated October 28, 2009, "Toronto
Becomes World's First City
to Mandate Bird-Friendly Buildings", be received and referred to staff for
a report on how Markham can also
adopt such guidelines.
CARRIED
15. TORONTO BUTTONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
- LETTER FROM GREATER TORONTO
AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (GTAA) (5.15.1)
Letter
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the letter dated November 12, 2009 from Ms. Marilynne
Day-Linton, Chair, Board of Directors, Greater Toronto Airports Authority
(GTAA), advising of its decision not to fund the Toronto Buttonville Municipal
Airport, be received.
CARRIED
16. MARKHAM
AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT
FINAL STUDY (MARKHAM'S
PERMANENT
FOODBELT PROPOSAL) (10.0)
Memo Presentation
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation provided by Councillor Burke and Councillor
Shapero regarding Markham Agricultural Assessment Final Study (Markham's
Permanent Foodbelt Proposal), be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:25 PM.