Development Services Committee Meeting
Revised Agenda
Revised items are identified by an asterisk (*)

Meeting Number: 28

Monday, September 12, 2022 at 9:00 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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Please bring this  Development Services Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on September 13, 2022.

Note: Committee will break at 1:00 pm and reconvene at 2:30 pm

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the current treaty holders Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

PRESENTATION

3.1

PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

The Development Services Committee recognizes the following members of Council and staff:  

Mayor and Council

Regional Councillor Jack Heath, 25 years

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (Fire & Emergency Services)

Jay Chen, Firefighter, 10 years

Lanny Detoro, Firefighter, 5 years

Brady Hicks, Firefighter, 5 years

Sadie Holmes, Firefighter, 5 years

Lee Jolliffe, Firefighter, 5 years

Kenneth Larsen, Firefighter, 5 years

Asante Sturino, Fire Prevention Officer, 5 years

Anthony Tedoldi, Firefighter, 5 years

Community Services Commission

Peter Michaud, Supervisor, Waterworks, 35 years

Susan Stiles, Community Program Coordinator, 35 years

Lisa Beckley-Young, Community Program Coordinator, 25 years

Isabella Paganelli, Operations & Maintenance Clerk, 15 years

Matthew Cummings, Waterworks Operator I, 10 years

Christian McCabe, Waterworks Operator II, 10 years

Lisa Kuang, Operations Data Analyst, 10 years

Maria Cardozo, Community Program Coordinator, 10 years

Shaun Pearl, Supervisor, Community Program, 10 years

Randy Sanga, Facility Operator II, 10 years

Eddie Wong, Waterworks Operator II, 5 years

Vincent Feng, QMS Coordinator, 5 years

Jesse Kang, Waterworks Operator II, 5 years

Jack Yeom, Labourer/Driver - Waterworks, 5 years

Jun Zhang, Waterworks Operator II, 5 years

Ivan Rudic, Truck Driver, 5 years

Mitchell McNeil, General Maintenance, Sign Maintenance, 5 years

Lindsay Bontoft, Supervisor, Community Program, 5 years

John Dechavez, Facility Operator II, 5 years

Gus Kanopoulos, Facility Operator I, 5 years

Steven Liu, Facility Operator II, 5 years

Katherine Oberkirsch, Customer Service Representative, 5 years

David Walker, Customer Service Supervisor, 5 years

Brian Woodhouse, Facility Operator II, 5 years

Corporate Services Commission

Karen Hugh, Coordinator, 10 years

Renee England, Senior Manager, Facilities Assets, 10 years

Hanif Rajabali, IT Solutions Specialist, 5 years

Rajeeth Arulanantham, Assistant to Council/Committee, 5 years

Leikha Bisera, Supervisor, Secretariat Services, 5 years

Development Services Commission

Chris MacBride, Technician, 15 years

Alain Cachola, Senior Manager, Infrastructure & Capital Works, 15 years

Jennifer Chow, Applications Administrator, 10 years

Diego Saavedra, Engineering Technologist/Inspector, 5 years

4.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

4.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - JUNE 27, JULY 5, 2022 and JULY 11, 2022 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 27, July 5, and July 11, 2022 be confirmed.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

7.

PETITIONS

8.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

8.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 7, JUNE 21, JUNE 27 AND JULY 5, 2022 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes from the Development Services Committee Public meetings held on June 7, June 21, June 27, and July 5, 2022 be confirmed.

8.2

CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES - MAY 19, 2022 (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the May 19, 2022 Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting be received for information purposes.

8.3

FLATO MARKHAM THEATRE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - APRIL 25, 2022 (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting held April 25, 2022 be received for information purposes.

8.4

HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES – JULY 13, 2022 (16.11)

• 1. That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held July 13, 2022 be received for information purposes.

8.5

REVISION TO A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF A DESIGNATION BY-LAW, 45 STOLLERY POND CRESCENT ("THE STIVER-STOLLERY HOUSE"), WARD 6 (10.0)

E. Manning ext. 2296

• 1. That the staff report titled, “Revision to a Legal Description of a Designation By-law, 45 Stollery Pond Crescent, Former Address: 4075 Major Mackenzie Drive (“The Stiver-Stollery House”), Ward 6”, dated September 12, 2022, be received; and,
  2. That the legal description as contained within the previously approved Heritage Designation By-law 4-95 be amended to reflect the property’s current legal description; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.6

GIBSON DRIVE AND HOOD ROAD PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP (WARD 8) (5.10, 5.12)

D. Porretta ext. 2040

• 1. That the report entitled “Gibson Drive & Hood Road Proposed All-way Stop (Ward 8)” be received; and,
  2. That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Gibson Drive & Hood Road; and,
  3. That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject location; and,
  4. That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings in the amount of $1,000, be funded from capital project #083-5350-22049-005 (Traffic Operational Improvements); and,
  5. That York Region Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these stop signs and passing of the By-law; and further,
  6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.7

SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - JULY 11 and JULY 15, 2022 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes from the Special Development Services Committee meeting on July 11, and July 15, 2022 be confirmed.

9.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

9.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, WEINS CANADA INC., APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUILDING AT 205 TORBAY ROAD (WARD 8), FILE NO. PLAN 20 119485

D. Pagratis ext. 2960 

• 1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Weins Canada Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an automotive service building at 205 Torbay Road (Ward 8), File No. PLAN 20 119485”, be received; and
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Weins Canada Inc., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Weins Canada Inc., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  4. That the Site Plan Application (SPC 20 119485) submitted by Weins Canada Inc. be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or a designate, and that Site Plan Approval not be issued prior to the execution of a Site Plan Agreement; and,
  5. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 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 accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT SUBMITTED BY KENNEDY MM MARKHAM LTD. TO FACILITATE A RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AT 10537 KENNEDY ROAD

(WARD 6) FILE: PLAN 20 129597

S. Corr ext. 2532

• 1. That the report dated September 12, 2022, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Kennedy MM Markham Ltd. to facilitate a residential and mixed use development at 10537 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) File: PLAN 20 129597”, be received; and,
  2. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Kennedy MM Markham Ltd. to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both as amended, be approved and the Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be approved; and,
  4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20007 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report; and,
  5. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and,
  6. That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20007 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
  7. That servicing allocation for 171 units be assigned to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20007; and further
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT FLATO UPPER MARKHAM VILLAGE INC, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION TO CREATE DEVELOPMENT, ROAD, PARK, AND SERVICING BLOCKS TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 5474 and 5662 19TH AVENUE (FILE NO.: PLAN 22 114368) (10.7)

S. Muradali, ext. 2008

• 1. That the report dated September 12, 2022 and titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Flato Upper Markham Village Inc., Draft Plan of Subdivision application to create development, road, park, and servicing blocks to permit a residential development at 5474 and 5662 19^th Avenue (Ward 6) File No. PLN 22 114368”, be received; and,
  2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 27, 2022, for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22003, submitted by Flato Upper Markham Village Inc., be received; and,
  3. That Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22003, submitted by Flato Upper Markham Village Inc., be subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
  4. That registration of the Draft Plan does not occur until the availability of municipal services, and/or an appropriate interim servicing design or servicing arrangements have been confirmed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and,
  5. That Council assign servicing allocation for 246 single detached dwellings, 213 townhouses and 423 apartment units either from the existing allocation from York Region or request additional allocation from York Region as the proposed development was zoned through a Minister’s Zoning Order and it’s sanitary capacity allocation was not accounted for in the existing allocation; and, 
  6. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, The Regional Municipality of York and/or the applicant as needed, relating to servicing and inter-jurisdictional matters associated with the proposed subdivision, provided that such agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services and the City Solicitor; and further, 
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

9.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT SUBMITTED BY THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROAD OPERATIONS AND SNOW MANAGEMENT FACILITY AT 10988-10990 WARDEN AVENUE (WARD 2) FILE: PLAN 21 119856 (10.5)

D. Brutto, ext. 2468

• 1. That the staff report, dated September 12, 2022, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by the Regional Municipality of York to facilitate the development of a road operations and snow management facility at 10988 to 10990 Warden Avenue (Ward 2), File No.: PLAN 20 119856”, be received; and, 
  2. That the application submitted by the Regional Municipality of York to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 
  3. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Regional Municipality of York shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.5

RECOMMENDATION REPORT 4077 & 4101 HWY 7 - KINGDOM MC (SHERIDAN) OPA & ZBA MIXED USE PHASED DEVELOPMENT (WARD 3) FILE NO.: PLAN 19 140215 (10.3, 10.5)

D. Pagratis, ext. 2960

• 1. That the report titled, “2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a phased high-density residential development at 4077 and 4101 Highway 7 and Alignment with the Development Concept for the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update (Ward 3) File No. PLAN 20 140215”, be received; and, 
  2. That the Development Concept, dated July 5, 2022, for the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update Study, as it relates to the lands owned by 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre), be endorsed; and, 
  3. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre), be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption without further notice; and, 
  4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre), be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and, 
  5. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 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 accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, 
  6. That the application for Site Plan Approval (SPC 20 134065) submitted by 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre) for the Phase 2 lands be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, and that Site Plan Approval not be issued prior to the execution of a Site Plan Agreement; and, 
  7. That the easterly portion of the subject lands, municipally known as 4121 Highway 7, be added to this recommended approval in order to facilitate the Proposed Development and that no further public notice be required; and further, 
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.6

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, STEELCASE ROAD WEST HOLDINGS INC., APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THREE INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS AT 1 STEELCASE ROAD WEST, FILE NO. PLAN 21 143519 (WARD 8)

H. Miller,  ext. 2945

• 1. That the report dated September 12, 2022, titled, “Steelcase Road West Holdings Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit three industrial warehouse buildings at 1 Steelcase Road West, File No. PLAN 21 143519 (Ward 8)”, be received; and, 
  2. That the amendment to Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended, be approved and the draft site-specific implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, 
  3. 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 attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, before the second anniversary of the day on which the By-law was approved by Council; and further, 
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

10.

REGULAR REPORTS - CULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

10.1

160-R-22 DESTINATION MARKHAM CORPORATION TOURISM STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN (6.5, 10.16)

D. Chung ext. 2025 and E. Lariviere ext. 7546

• 1. That the report entitled “160-R-22 Destination Markham Corporation Tourism Strategic Master Plan” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Services be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, CBRE Limited in the total amount of $139,103 inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That the contract awarded in the amount $139,103 be funded from the “Tourism Relief Grant” account 960-960-5630 with available budget of $200,000; and,
  4. That the amount of $60,897 ($200,000 - $139,1013) will remain in the project for any additional costs that maybe incurred within the project; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10.2

TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO WEB SUMMIT CONFERENCE (10.16)

C. Rickett ext. 4871

• 1. That the report entitled “Trade and Investment Mission to Web Summit Conference” be received; and,
  2. That the City engage in a trade and investment-focused program as part of the Web Summit Conference in Lisbon, Portugal on November 1st to 4th; and,
  3. That the City be represented by a six person delegation comprised of up to four staff, the Mayor, and the Chair or Vice-Chair of the Economic Development Committee; and,
  4. That the total cost of the “Trade and Investment Mission to Web Summit Conference” not exceed $46,000 and be funded from within the International Investment Attraction Operating Budget; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10.3

CELEBRATE MARKHAM MAJOR COMMUNITY FESTIVALS ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST (6.5)

C. Rickett ext. 4871

• 1. That the report titled “Celebrate Markham Major Community Festivals Funding Additional Funding Request” be received; and,
  2. That the unallocated Celebrate Markham Community Grant Program funding of $134,275 be carried forward to the 2023-34 Celebrate Markham funding stream; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

11.

PRESENTATIONS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

Note: The following items will be presented when Committee reconvenes at 2:30PM

11.1

CITY OF MARKHAM - AGE-FRIENDLY DESIGN GUIDELINES (10.0)

A. Kar ext. 2006

Presentation is now attached.

• 1. That the report titled, “ City of Markham – Age-Friendly Design Guidelines” be received; and,
  2. That the guidelines outlined in the “City of Markham – Age-Friendly Design Guidelines” (Appendix 1) be endorsed for implementation through the development review process; and,
  3. That Staff be directed to form a Staff Working Group to prepare a Request for Proposal and retain a consultant to complete a cost analysis of implementing the “City of Markham – Age-Friendly Design Guidelines” in the public realm and report back to Development Services Committee; and, 
  4. That the guidelines in the “City of Markham – Age-Friendly Design Guidelines” applicable to the public realm be implemented once the cost analysis is completed and presented to the DSC; and, 
  5. That minor amendments to the “City of Markham – Age-Friendly Design Guidelines” be made subject to the Development Services Commissioner’s approval; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

11.2

MILLIKEN CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE (10.4)

L. da Silva ext. 3115

Presentation is now attached.

• 1. That the presentation titled "Milliken Centre Secondary Plan Update", be received. 

12.

MOTIONS

13.

NOTICES OF MOTION

14.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

• As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

15.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

16.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

16.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - JULY 5, 2022 [SECTION 239 (2)(e)]

16.2

DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

16.2.1

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 4) [Section (2)(e)]; (8.0)

OLT Appeal: 45 Pringle Avenue (Ward 4) Minor Variance File No: A/086/21

16.2.2

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 3) [Section (2)(e)]; (10.3)(10.5); OLT APPEAL - 53, 63, 83 HELEN AVENUE

OLT Appeal – 55, 63, and 83 Helen Avenue by Digram Developments Helen Inc

17.

ADJOURNMENT