DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 19, 2013,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
PART A & B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Ron Blake, Manager, West District
Ronji Borooah, City Architect
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Paul Ingham, Director, Operations
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Rachel Prudhomme, Manager, Special
Projects
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
and Research
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor Gord Landon assumed the Chair for
Transportation items, Nos. 2, 3 and 4.
The Committee recessed at 12:30 p.m. and reconvened at 1:20 p.m.
The Committee consented to all items requiring Council ratification
being forwarded to Council this date, March 19, 2013.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item No.
11 regarding Thornhill Revitalization, by nature of a family owned business in
the area, and did
not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the approval of
this matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Roger Pantin, Waterworks Operator II,
Environmental Services, 25 years
Sandra Punwasee, Compliance Clerk, Senior,
Building Standards, 25 years
Ernesto Ting, Manager, Infrastructure,
Environmental Services, 25 years
Martin Barrow, Community Facility
Co-ordinator, Recreation Services, 15 years
Kristin Gordon-James, Contract Management
Clerk, Operations, 15 years
Naval, Grotra, Building Inspector II,
Building Standards, 15
Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks & Open
Space Development, Planning & Urban Design, 15 years
Teema Kanji, Senior Project Coordinator,
Policy & Growth Management,
Planning
& Urban Design, 15 years
Lesley Turba, Alarm Room Operator, Fire
& Emergency Services, 15 years
Jeremy Acton, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 10 years
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor, Legal
Services, 10 years
Brad Evans, Captain, Fire & Emergency
Services, 10 years
Donna Harris, Executive Assistant to
Commissioner of Development Services,
Development
Services Commissioner's Office, 10 years
Glen Lindensmith, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 10 years
Kenton Mortson, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 10 years
Lily Ng, Cashier, Financial Services, 10
years
Sugunkumar Rao, Manager, Technology,
Information Technology Services, 10 years
Tina Roberge, Administrative Assistant,
Planning Dept., Planning & Urban Design, 10 years
John Ryerson, Director, Culture, Culture,
10 years
Wayne Webster, Firefighter, Fire &
Emergency Services, 10 years
Jason Britton, Gardener, Operations, 5
years
Marina Haufschild, Senior Planner, Urban
Design, Planning & Urban Design, 5 years
Richard Poon, Network Operations
Specialist, Information Technology Services, 5 years
Matthew Vetere, Financial Analyst,
Financial Services, 5 years
Daryn Ackers, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Daniel Allen, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Luke Andrews, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
John Barber, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Matthew Batten, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Tenille Biro, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
John Blackburn, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Mike Brouillard, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Markian Chorostil, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Giovanni Ciufo, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Ryan Cousins, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation
Services, Recreation Services, 3 years
Lynda Davis, Administrative Assistant,
Engineering, 3 years
Heather Elchuk, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Jennifer Evans, Pool Supervisor, Recreation
Services, 3 years
Aidan Loughran, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Kristopher Mackenzie, 3rd Class
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Bradley McDonald, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Shea McGuire, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Todd McKenzie, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Dominic Parker, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
R. Dennis Parkhurst, Facility Operator II,
Recreation Services, 3 years
Christopher Pasinelli, 3rd Class
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Rosanna Punit, Planner I, Planning &
Urban Design, 3 years
Neil Reid, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Mark Sfetkopoulos, Provincial Offences
Officer I, Legislative Services, 3 years
Sureshkumar Subramaniam, 3rd Class
Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Carlo Troccoli, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Adrian Tsui, 3rd Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 3 years
Lukasz Wybraniec, 3rd Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Ying Zong, CARe Training Coordinator,
Contact Centre, 3 years
2. WARDEN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
(16TH AVENUE TO
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE)
UPDATE TO CITY OF MARKHAM
COUNCIL (5.10)
Presentation
David Atkins, Senior Project Manager, Capital Delivery
- Roads Branch, Regional Municipality of York gave a presentation to update the
Committee on the reconstruction of Warden Avenue from 16th Avenue to
Major Mackenzie Drive.
The presentation included the project history, the project description,
road closure, traffic management, and stakeholder communications. Mr. Atkins reviewed
that the Class Environmental Assessment had been completed in the early 2000’s
for Warden Avenue from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive; detail design
for this section had been completed in 2012 with the acquisition of final
environmental permits; and, work has commenced in 2013 with completion expected
in late Fall 2014.
The Committee discussed the following aspects:
-
enhanced landscaping
-
staged construction
-
road closures and detour routes
-
communications plans
-
locations of the electronic
message boards
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the habitat of an endangered
species at the site
-
mitigating wildlife strikes
-
tree preservation and compensation
for the loss of trees
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transit servicing by TTC
-
bicycle routes
-
road grading changes
Councillors Alan Ho and Don Hamilton requested copies
of the Region’s newsletter for circulation to the residents. The Committee requested
that the road signs identify the “environmental enhancement” aspect of the project.
It was also suggested that a second detour to Woodbine Avenue be considered, possibly
as the primary detour, and that advanced signalization be used along the route
to accommodate the volume of traffic.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That the presentation provided by David Atkins, Senior
Project Manager, Capital Delivery - Roads Branch, Regional Municipality of York
entitled "Warden Avenue Reconstruction (16th Avenue to Major
Mackenzie Drive) Update to City of Markham Council" be received.
CARRIED
3. SMART COMMUTE - MARKHAM/RICHMOND HILL
2013 BUSINESS PLAN (5.10)
Presentation
Flo McLellan, Program Director, Smart Commute - Markham / Richmond Hill
Transportation Management Association (TMA) gave a presentation to update the
Committee on the 2013 Business Plan. The presentation included a brief background
and purpose of the organization, the 2012 program updates and activity highlights,
and the 2013 work plan.
Ms. McLellan advised that 35 Active Businesses in Markham are involved,
representing 43,000+ employees. It was noted that the last six ‘Employers of
the Year’ have been located in Markham, and that Markham has achieved the Gold
Designation for the Smart Commute Workplace program. Funding partners were
identified as Markham, Richmond Hill, Metrolinx, and York Region.
Ms. McLellan responded to questions from the Committee regarding the
Business Shuttle project and carpooling opportunities.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That the presentation provided by
Flo McLellan, Program Director, Smart Commute – Markham / Richmond Hill
Transportation Management Association (TMA) entitled “Smart Commute – Markham /
Richmond Hill 2013 Business Plan”, at the March 19, 2013 Development Services
Committee, be received; and,
2) That the funding allowance for Smart
Commute – Markham / Richmond Hill Transportation Association (TMA) in the
amount of $75,000, funded under the 2013 Capital Account No.
640-101-5699-10060, be approved; and,
3) That the Regional Municipality of York,
the Town of Richmond Hill and Smart Commute – Markham / Richmond Hill be
advised accordingly; and,
4) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the satisfaction of
the CAO and City Solicitor; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CPAC)
2013 BUSINESS PLAN (6.3)
Presentation
Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair, Cycling
and Pedestrian Committee (CPAC), gave a presentation to update the Committee on
the 2013 Business Plan.
The presentation outlined the 2012 CPAC achievements and 2013 projects
and initiatives relating to Infrastructure Support, Education and Outreach, and
Research and New Directions. The 2013 budget was reviewed.
The Committee discussed community outreach opportunities, pedestrian
education, closed-road events, and sidewalk policies. A staff presentation will
be made at a future meeting regarding sidewalk issues.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That
the presentation provided by Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair, Markham Cycling and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) entitled “Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (CPAC) - 2013 Business Plan”, at the March 19, 2013 Development
Services Committee meeting, be received; and,
2) That
the funding allowance for Markham’s Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(CPAC) in the amount of $25,000, funded under the 2013 Capital Account No.
640-101-5699-6138, be approved; and further,
3) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 5, 2013, Part A and B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held
March 5,
2013, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 10, 2013 (16.34)
Minutes Appendix
A
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee meeting held January 10, 2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
7. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 16, 2013 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held January 16, 2013, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
8. ROUGE PARK IMPLEMENTATION
REVIEW TASK FORCE MEETING
MINUTES
- March 12, 2013 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Rouge Park Implementation Review Task Force
meeting held on
March 12, 2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
9. UNIONVILLE
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
(HUGHSON DRIVE WORKING GROUP)
- January 23, 2013
- February 26, 2013 (10.0)
Jan.
23 Feb.
26
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee
(Hughson Drive Working Group) meetings held January 23, 2013 and February 26,
2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Report
This matter was deferred at
the March 5, 2013 Development Services Committee meeting.
Correspondence was
provided from Barry A. Horosko, Brattys, Barristers and Solicitors.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, gave a brief
explanation of the proposal and phasing for mixed use commercial and office
development, and the requested modifications relating to the phased release of
retail space in Phase 1A.
Barry A. Horosko, Brattys, Barristers and Solicitors, on behalf of
2145312 Ontario Inc., made a deputation to request a modification to the Zoning
By-law amendment for Phase 1A.
The Commissioner advised that staff have no objection to the requested
modification. Staff responded to questions from the Committee regarding
connectivity of the proposed buildings, traffic congestion in the area, and
Hold provisions.
Mr. Horosko confirmed that if the modification is approved, the recommendations
are agreeable to the applicant and there is no intention to appeal conditions to
the OMB.
The Committee was generally supportive of the proposed uses.
Discussions included competitive office growth within the GTA, and Development
Charges and infrastructure policies to attract these uses. The Committee
requested information regarding office and retail DC rates in Toronto and the
Region.
Stormwater management and Transportation Demand Management were
identified as important issues to be addressed. As this is a gateway location, special
attention was requested for architectural detail and public art. It was
suggested that a preliminary site plan presentation be made to the Committee.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the deputation and
correspondence from Barry A. Horosko, Brattys, Barristers and Solicitors, on
behalf of Liberty Development, regarding 2145312 Ontario Inc., provided at the
March 19, 2013 Development Services Committee meeting, be received; and,
2) That
the report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2145312 Ontario Inc., 1
Steelcase Road West, West of Woodbine Avenue, south of Steelcase Road West,
Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a mixed
use commercial/office development, File No.’s: OPA and ZA 12 115839” be
received; and,
3) That the application submitted by
2145312 Ontario Inc. to amend the Official Plan, be approved and that the draft
Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix “B”, further amended to permit an initial Phase 1A wherein up to 20,000 m2
of retail space would be permitted, provided that 7,500 m2 of
office uses is provided, be
finalized and adopted without further notice; and,
4) That the notice of adoption of the
Official Plan Amendment be forwarded to the Region of York for final approval
of the Official Plan Amendment; and,
5) That the application submitted by
2145312 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended, be approved and
the draft by-law attached as Appendix “C”, further
amended to permit an initial Phase 1A wherein up to 20,000 m2 of
retail space would be permitted, provided that 7,500 m2 of office
uses is provided, be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item No.
11 regarding Thornhill Revitalization, by nature of a family owned business in
the area, and did
not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the approval of
this matter.
This matter was deferred at
the March 5, 2013 Development Services Committee meeting.
Ron Blake, Manager, West District, gave a presentation
of the proposal and background information. The staff report provides a summary
and discussion of the key similarities and differences between the
Staff/Consultant and Working Group recommendations. Staff are requesting
direction from the Committee on key areas of difference between the
recommendations.
Arnie Rose, representing the Working Group, gave a
presentation regarding Thornhill Revitalization to clarify the position of the
Working Group with respect to appropriate development, economic strategy,
discretionary permissions, environmental stewardship, traffic congestion, and increased
pedestrian connectivity. In summary, the area should be cleaned up and
diversified. The Committee provided comments on connectivity, traffic
solutions, and transitional uses.
Brian Gordon, area resident, spoke in support of the
recommendations of the Working Group and the redesignation of the Canac site for
mixed use residential development. Mr. Gordon supports prohibiting
manufacturing warehousing and assembly uses that are detrimental to the area.
Mike Papetrou, owner of an auto repair business in the
area, considers that his business has been a good and clean contributor to the
community. If the use is prohibited, he understands it would be grandfathered. The
Committee discussed the parameters of a legally non-conforming use with respect
to expansion and sale of the business, and Committee of Adjustment options.
Alena Gotz, area resident, provided a written
submission with attachments: a letter to the Minister of the Environment in
2008 regarding Raywal Kitchen’s Odour on behalf of the Raywal Odour Residents
Watch; and Thornhill Pollutant Releases to Air statistics. Ms. Gotz spoke on
air pollution issues.
A written submission by Marilyn Ginsberg, representing
the Grandview Area Residents Association was read by Regional Councillor Joe
Li. Ms. Ginsberg supported the residents’ and Working Group’s recommendation
that manufacturing, assembly and warehouse uses be prohibited.
Duane Hoo, owner of an auto body shop in the area,
stated his objection to the prohibition of industrial uses.
Sam Balsamo representing Condor Properties, stated that
the company tries to be a positive community member. Mr. Balsamo supports the
Working Group approach and discussed development of the Condor Properties site
as a catalyst to appropriate transitional development. He requested support of
the development applications that will be submitted for the site.
A written submission by Manual Dirhartunian, a member
of the Working Group, was read by Brian Gordon. The statement supported the Working
Group recommendations.
The Committee discussed ways to provide a transitional
use buffer and to enhance property values. It was noted that when this matter
proceeds through the Official plan process, more tweaking will be needed.
The Ward Councillor made summary comments regarding
Thornhill (Thornlea) revitalization and the working group recommendations, and
tabled a letter he had written to the Minister of Environment dated March 6,
2013, regarding environmental issues that have been raised. The Ward Councillor
provided proposed amendments to the recommendation for consideration by the Committee.
Suggested amendments relating to a new district name, and Community Improvement
Plan or other funding sources, were referred to staff.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the deputations by
Arnie Rose, representing the Thornlea Revitalization Working Group, Brian
Gordon, Mike Papetrou, Alena Gotz, Duane Hoo, and Sam Balsamo representing
Condor Properties, be received; and,
2) That the written
submissions by Alena Gotz, dated March 19, 2013, Marilyn Ginsberg, representing
the Grandview Area Residents Association (read by Regional Councillor Joe Li), and
Manuel Der Maroutiounian (read by Brian Gordon), be
received; and,
3) That the report entitled: “INFORMATION REPORT, Thornhill
Revitalization Area Land Use Study: Summary and Discussion of the Working Group
and City Staff/Consultant Recommendations; File PR 11 127722,” be received;
and,
4) That the new Draft Official Plan policies pertaining to the
Thornlea Revitalization Area be based on the
points of agreement between the City Staff /Consultant recommendations and the
recommendations of the Working Group; and,
5) That the Development Services Committee and Council provide the
following direction to staff:
a) In the Thornlea Revitalization
Area, excluding the former Canac site, prohibit manufacturing, assembly and
warehousing, other than where no Certificate of Approval is
required from the Ministry of the Environment, and prohibiting auto-body repair
shops in the new Official Plan;
b) On the former Canac Kitchens property, provide for mixed use residential redevelopment (e.g. ground-oriented residential
with at grade commercial, retail and office
uses along John Street and Green Lane):
a. That automobile-oriented land
uses, such as gas stations, non-accessory parking lots, and other drive-through
uses will not be accommodated;
b. That to protect the residential
characteristics of the area, commercial development will be limited to the
following:
i.) Low intensity and pedestrian oriented commercial
uses, such as professional offices and small retail or commercial businesses;
ii) Any new residential development in this area
must be pedestrian friendly and provide for a small-scale central area where
residents could find benches, shading, and perhaps a visual attraction all
could be proud of; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
INTRODUCTION OF SITE PLAN
CONTROL APPROVAL
AND COMMUNITY DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR
THE HUGHSON DRIVE COMMUNITY
(HUGHSON DRIVE,
LUNAR DRIVE, ANKARA COURT,
POLARIS DRIVE AND
ATHENS DRIVE [WEST END])
(SD 10 110091) (10.0, 10.7)
Report Council
Extract Subcommittee
Minutes Communications
On December 18, 2012, Council referred this matter to the Unionville
Subcommittee, to be brought back to the Development Services Committee.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided background information
for the proposed introduction of Site Plan Control, as directed by Council at
the time zoning provisions were adopted to facilitate severances in the
community. The recommendations of the staff report and the Unionville
Subcommittee were reviewed.
The Ward Councillor endorsed the Unionville Subcommittee recommendation
to not implement Site Plan Control.
Daniel Ho Lung, area resident, spoke in opposition to Site Plan Control,
suggesting that it is not appropriate for residential development.
John Vretos, area resident, spoke in opposition to Site Plan Control.
Georgia Leung, area resident, spoke in opposition to Site Plan Control
with respect to the additional cost and time involved.
Jenny Tsikfidis, area resident, spoke in opposition to Site Plan Control,
with respect to the impact on property value.
Christopher Zadel, on behalf of Maria Murgaski, area resident, spoke in
opposition to Site Plan Control with respect to impact on property value.
Andrew Wu, area resident, spoke in opposition to Site Plan Control with
respect to the additional cost and time involved.
Freda Chu, area resident, spoke in opposition to Site Plan Control with
respect to the additional cost and time involved and the impact on property
value.
Jeremy Tio, area resident, spoke in opposition to Site Plan Control on
behalf of 32 land owners, with respect to the additional cost and time involved,
the vagueness of the by-law, and the subjective opinions of staff. Mr. Tio
received clarification on the Site Plan Control applied to a Council member’s
property.
Staff responded to questions regarding the provisions of Markham’s Site
Plan Control By-law with respect to classes of building subject to Site Plan
Control, and similar neighbourhoods where it has been implemented. The Committee
of Adjustment may impose Site Plan Approval as a condition for a severance;
however, it does not always do so, and the condition may be contested.
The Committee noted that without Site Plan Control, there is less tree
protection and possibly more negative impact to property values.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the correspondence from Michael and Jacqueline Baranowsky; Anne
Chang; Jeremy Tio, and a form
letter signed by approximately 32 area residents, regarding the proposal for
Site Plan Control in the Hughson Drive area, be received; and,
2) That the deputations by Jeremy
Tio, Freda Chu, Andrew Wu, Christopher Zadel on behalf of Maria Murgaski, Jenny
Tsikfidis, Georgia Leung, John Vretos, and Daniel Ho Lung, regarding Site Plan
Control in the Hughson Drive area be received; and further,
3) That the introduction of
Site Plan Control Approval and Community Design Guidelines for the Hughson
Drive Community not be supported.
CARRIED
13. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
BRIARWOOD HOMES (MARKHAM) LTD.
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
SECONDARY PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AND FOR SITE
PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT
AT 2 HAVELOCK GATE
(OP 09 113033, ZA 09 113040
& SC 113042)
(10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)
Report
Staff provided a revised Clause 7 in the Addendum
Agenda.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the following recommendation regarding applications
by Briarwood Homes (Markham) Ltd., be deferred to a future Development Services
Committee meeting, at the request of the Ward Councillor:
1) That the report dated March 19, 2013 titled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Briarwood Homes (Markham) Ltd., Applications to amend
the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law and for Site Plan Approval to permit a
townhouse development at 2 Havelock Gate, File Nos: OP 09 113033, ZA 09 113040
& SC 113042”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meetings held
on September 8th, 2009 and February 1st, 2011 regarding
the applications to amend the Rouge North Secondary Plan (OP 09 113033) and to
amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended (ZA 09 113040), submitted by Briarwood
Homes (Markham) Ltd, be received; and,
3) That the application (OP 09 113033)
submitted by Briarwood Homes (Markham) Ltd. to amend the Rouge North Secondary
Plan (OPA 81), as amended, to permit a townhouse development at 2 Havelock
Gate, be approved, and the draft Secondary Plan amendment attached as Appendix
‘C’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and,
4) That the application (ZA 09 113040)
submitted by Briarwood Homes (Markham) Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as
amended, to permit a townhouse development at 2 Havelock Gate, be approved, and
the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘D’ be finalized and
enacted without further notice; and,
5) That the Site Plan application (SC 09
113042) submitted by Briarwood Homes (Markham) Ltd. to facilitate a townhouse
development at 2 Havelock Gate be endorsed in principle, subject to conditions
attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
6) That Site Plan Approval (SC 09 113042) be
delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to be
issued following execution of a site plan agreement; and,
7) That Pre-2011 servicing
allocation for 25 townhouses be assigned to the proposed development; and,
8) That the City reserves the right to revoke
or reallocate the servicing allocation should development not proceed in a
timely manner; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN 2012
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OVERVIEW (10.0)
Report Figure
1 Appendix
A Appendix
B Appendix
C Appendix
D Correspondence
Correspondence was received from Patricia A. Foran,
Aird & Berlis; Piper Morley, Aird & Berlis; Paul Young; Andrea A.
Gabor, Urban Strategies Inc.; Rosemarie L. Humphries, Humphries Planning Group
Inc.; Vania Ottoborgo, 1659139 Ontario Inc. (Holborn), and John Amello.
The Committee considered that there was insufficient
time to discuss this matter and agreed to defer the report to a future meeting.
The Committee received correspondence and endorsed meeting dates.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That
correspondence from Patricia A. Foran, Aird & Berlis; Piper Morley, Aird
& Berlis; Paul Young; Andrea A. Gabor, Urban Strategies Inc.; Rosemarie L.
Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc.; Vania Ottoborgo, 1659139 Ontario Inc.
(Holborn); and John Amello, be received;
2) That a statutory Public Meeting to consider the Draft
Official Plan be scheduled for April 23, 2013, preceded by an Open House on
April 11, 2013; and,
3) That applications for employment land conversions be
considered at a DSC meeting in May 2013 for Committee and Council direction on
whether removal of
the lands from the employment land supply is appropriate; and
further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC.
EB-2012-0451 - GREATER TORONTO
AREA (GTA) PROJECT
ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE OF
APPLICATION (10.0)
Letter Communication
Correspondence was received from Salim Alibhai,
Manager Engineering, Roads Branch, Region of York, providing comments.
Alan Brown provided a brief overview and responded to
questions from the Committee.
Sam Balsamo, representing Condor Properties made a
deputation regarding concerns for the proposed routing and the potential
impacts of the setback requirements.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1)
That the
correspondence from Salim Alibhai, Manager Engineering, Roads Branch, Region of
York, providing comments, be received; and,
2)
That the deputation
by Sam Balsamo representing Condor Properties be received; and,
3) That
the Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (“Enbridge”) EB-2012-0451 - Greater Toronto
Area (“GTA”) Project Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”) Notice of Application
be received; and,
4) That
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. be invited to the April 9, 2013 meeting of the
Development Services Committee to provide a presentation on the routing of the
proposed GTA gas distribution pipeline through the City of Markham; and,
5) That
the March 14, 2013, letter from the Director of Engineering in respect to
Markham’s response to the Ontario Energy Board and intervenor status be
received; and,
6) That
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. be requested to submit a construction staging
communication and signage plan to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering; and,
7) That
the City of Markham reserve the right to require Enbridge to find an
alternative alignment if the proposed pipeline conflicts with Markham’s future
infrastructure and land use; and further,
8) That
the City of Markham reserve the right to provide to the OEB any additional
comments arising from the Enbridge presentation at the April 9, 2013 DSC
meeting and subsequently also arising from any future details received from
Enbridge regarding the alignment and grade of the proposed pipeline through
Markham.
CARRIED
16. IN-CAMERA MATTER (10.0, 16.0 & 10.0)
The Development Services Committee deferred the
in-camera agenda to Council this date, March 19, 2013.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the following in-camera matters be deferred
directly to Council on March 19, 2013:
1) Development Services Committee
In-Camera Minutes
- March 5, 2013
[Section 239 (2) (e) (f)]
2) Rouge Park Implementation Task Force In-Camera
Minutes
- March 12, 2013
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
3) A proposed or pending acquisition or
disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.
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