DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
2001-10-16
Meeting No. 17
PART A
- 12:00 noon - Canada Room
PART B
- 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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M.
F. Turner, Commissioner of Development
Services
J.
Baird, Director of Planning & Urban Design
B.
Crews, Manager, Planning
R.
Blake, Senior Planner
M.
Seaman, Senior Planner
M.
Urquhart, Senior Planner
G.
Day, Zoning Examiner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:15 p.m. in the Canada
Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none declared at this time.
1. THE BURR HOUSE, 25 BURR CRESCENT
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT 16.11.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That Heritage
Markham's recommendation to designate the Burr House, 25 Burr Crescent, under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the
Clerks Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council's Notice of
Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and
2. K.
SPERGEL AND G. LUTES, 244 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
HERITAGE LOAN APPLICATION (16.11)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the application submitted by K. Spergel
and G. Lutes for a loan from the Town of Markham Heritage Fund be approved in
the amount of $15,000, for the following restoration work at 244 Main Street
Markham North:
- Recreation of the original front porch;
- Recreation of the original windows;
- Recreation of the original brickwork;
And that the loan be subject to the standard
terms and conditions of the Markham Heritage Fund loan program (Appendix 'B' to
Report);
And that as a condition of approval of the
loan, the applicant is to enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement
with the Town.
3. PARK
NAME (6.3)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the park located at the north/west corner of Cox Boulevard and Town Centre
Boulevard be named "Millennium Park";
And
that the park located at the south/west corner of Fred Varley Drive and Main
Street Unionville be named "Millennium Square".
4. 82
GREEN LANE HOLDINGS LTD., 82 GREEN LANE
WALL AND SIGN VARIANCES,
01-112699, 01-112701 (2.16.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the wall and ground sign variances, file
numbers, 01-112699 & 01-112701, submitted by Mercedes Benz for 82 Green
Lane, requesting relief from the Sign By-law to permit;
1)
An increase in wall sign area from 9.25m2
to 12.15m2; and
2)
An increase in ground sign area from 3.0m2
/face to 3.92m2/face
be approved.
5. ST.
JUSTIN MARTYR, PART LOT 11 CONC. 5, UNIONVILLE
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF
DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL
FOR DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19T-95124 (10.7)
Councillor
J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed application for
extension of Draft Plan approval by St. Justin Martyr, Part Lot 11, Concession
5,. Unionville, by nature of being a parishioner of the church, and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti, and Councillor Dan Horchik each declared that they are
also parishioners of St. Justin Martyr, and that they did not consider this to
be an interest that requires disclosure.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the application by St. Justin Martyr, Unionville, to extend draft plan approval
for draft plan of subdivision 19T-951124 at Part Lot 11, Conc. 5, be approved
for 3 years, subject to the conditions of draft approval, listed in Appendix 'A' of the staff report dated
October 16, 2001.
6. BAYVIEW
GLEN CHURCH,
NORTHEAST CORNER OF BAYVIEW
AND STEELES
PARTIAL RELEASE OF SITE PLAN
CONTROL AGREEMENT
LEGAL FILE # 01 0411 PG 0009
(8.0)
Committee
members questioned the taxation status of the Bayview Glen Church, and
requested staff provide taxation information prior to the Council meeting
scheduled for October 23, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary
partial release of the site plan control agreement between the Town and Bayview
Glen Church over lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2,
designated as Part 1, Plan 64R-3016, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor.
7. MARKHAM RUGBY ASSOCIATION BUILDING,
AUSTIN DRIVE (6.3, 6.10)
Committee discussed the
progress of construction of the Markham Rugby Association's building located on
Austin Drive, expressing concern for safety issues, and that completion not be
delayed until next season. Staff advised they are preparing landscaping plans
to mitigate the appearance of the structure and noted there may be changes to
the building plans.
Committee requested the
applicant attend the Council meeting scheduled for October 23, 2001, as a
deputation, to advise of the status of the project. It was suggested the
applicant provide a written status report, as well. Staff were directed to table a full report for the
October 23rd meeting, and to e-mail the report to Council members when it is
prepared. Committee directed the Building Department to inspect the site with
respect to safety issues.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the construction of the Markham Rugby
Association building on Austin Drive, be placed on the agenda of the Council
meeting scheduled for October 23, 2001, and that the applicants be requested to
make a deputation to discuss the status of construction;
And that staff prepare a report regarding
item of concern, to be tabled at the October 23, 2001 Council meeting.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held October 23, 2001, to add the following:
That the
report entitled 'Markham Rugby Football Club, 150 Austin Drive' dated October
23, 2001, be received as information to update Council on the Markham Rugby
Football clubhouse under construction on lands leased from the Town (Austin
Park);
And that
landscaping in the amount of $6000.00 as outlined in the Development Services
Report of October 23, 2001, be approved for 150 Austin Drive, such cost to be
charged to the Planning and Urban Design Department Landscape Recovery Fund;
And further
that staff be requested to report back to Council on options with respect to
improvements to the exterior of the Markham Rugby Football clubhouse.
And that staff
be authorized to investigate options for mitigating the appearance of the
clubhouse through landscaping and/or possible re-cladding of the exterior of
the building;
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Other
matters considered by the Development Services Committee on October 16, 2001:
8. GATES
OF BAYVIEW HIGH-RISE APPLICATION (10.0)
Staff gave a presentation regarding Gates of
Bayview, an application for a high-rise development located south of Steeles
Avenue and west of Bayview Avenue, in the City of Toronto. Concern was
expressed for density, the impact of this proposal on the intersection,
traffic, and flood plains. Committee discussed the Thornhill Secondary Plan,
infill issues, and a prior application to the Town of Markham for development
in the vicinity, by Tridel development.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff prepare a full report
for the Development Services Committee, reviewing all aspects of the proposed
Gates of Bayview high-rise development south of Steeles Avenues and west of
Bayview Avenue, in the City of Toronto;
And that affected Markham
ratepayers groups and members of the public who responded to the Tridel
application, be notified of the Gates of Bayview High-rise application and how
to provide comments to the City of Toronto;
And that such persons also be
advised of the pending staff report regarding Gates of Bayview, and be further
advised when the report is scheduled to be presented to the Development
Services Committee.
9. HOUSING
NEEDS, HOUSING CHOICES (10.7)
Regional
Councillor Tony Wong and Bob Crews, Manager of Planning, briefly reviewed the
project of implementing the recommendations of the Task Force on Affordable
Housing, and introduced the consultants involved.
Diana Santos
and Lauren Millier of Price Waterhouse Coopers, were in attendance to discuss
the progress to date. They reviewed Federal, Provincial, Regional, and local
housing initiatives, and discussed the scope of the review, and options and
suggestions that have been identified to date. The next step is holding focus
groups with developers, employers and resident groups. The Committee discussed
integrating this project with Engage 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the presentation by Diana Santos and Lauren Millier of Price Waterhouse
Coopers, with respect implementing the recommendations of the Task Force on
Affordable Housing, be received.
10. ORLANDO, FLORIDA - CELEBRATION (10.0)
Councillor
Alex Chiu gave a video presentation of the Celebration community in Orlando,
Florida.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the video presentation by Councillor Chiu, be received with appreciation.
11. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES ANNOUNCEMENTS
(10.0)
Staff
discussed four transportation issues:
1) Announcement
that the Province will be taking over GO Transit and commuter rail funding;
2) The
Great Debate held October 15, 2001 went very well;
3) Mary-Frances
Turner, Commissioner of Development Services, and Regional Councillor O'Donnell
were at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing today to discuss
Markham's interests and initiatives with respect to "Smart Growth"
and "Super Growth".
4) Markham and York Region are continuing
to work for solutions to future Rapid Transit.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the verbal report by staff regarding transportation announcements, be received
for information.
And
that congratulations be conveyed to staff for good work done on the Great
Debate event held October 15, 2001.
12. LOBLAW
PROPERTIES LTD., 200 BULLOCK DRIVE
WALL SIGN VARIANCES (01-110844, 01-110847, 01-113177, 01-113745) (2.16.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Files # 01-110844, 01-110847, 01-113177,
01-113745, be deferred at the request of the applicant.
13. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION 2001
BUSINESS PLAN
3RD QUARTER UPDATE
(10.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the 3rd Quarter update of the Development Services Commission's 2001
Business Plan, be received, and deferred to the Development Services Committee
meeting scheduled for November 6, 2001, for discussion.
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The Committee recessed into Development
Services Committee "In-camera" to discuss a confidential property
matter, at 2:10 p.m.
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The
Committee rise from "In-camera" and reported, at 2:35 p.m.
14. SEVERANCE BY BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
AGREEMENT REGARDING CORRIDOR FOR
MARKHAM BY-PASS, LEGAL FILE # 01 0907 JH 0151
(8.0) Robert Robinson, ext. 4737
RECOMMENDATION:
That the severance by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., agreement
regarding corridor for Markham By-pass, Legal File # 01 0907 JH 0151, be
deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for November
6, 2001.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held October 23, 2001, to read as follows:
That the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the Town and Box Grove
Hill Developments Inc. in order to satisfy Condition No. 6 of the decision of
the Committee of Adjustment dated May 9, 2001, approving the severance of
adjacent lands at 8042 Reesor Road, Markham;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with
Ontario Realty Corporation for the acquisition of certain lands being parts of
Lots 7 and 8, Concession 9, designated as Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196 in a
form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer.
15. FORMER KNOB HILL PROPERTY, NOW
MICHAEL-ANGELO’S
WOODBINE AVENUE AT HWY 7 -
SPECIAL POLICY AREA (10.0)
The Committee
questioned the current use of the former Knob Hill property at the north-west
corner of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7, as a warehouse. Staff reviewed the
status of development on the subject site, advising the applicant is working
with TRCA to resolve floodplain issues, and that the Town will have an
opportunity to review the development proposal further at a future date. Staff
were requested to review and advise the Committee if the current use is
permitted.
16. TREMONT HOTEL, MAIN STREET MARKHAM (10.0)
Committee
conveyed concerns of the Main Street Markham Committee and BIA regarding the
condition of the Tremont Hotel on Main Street Markham. Staff were requested to
provide a report to the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for
November 6, 2001, regarding the status of renovations to the Tremont Hotel.
The Development
Services Committee recessed at the hour of 2:45 p.m. and reconvened at the hour
of 7:10 p.m.
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Public Meeting
Attendance
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J.
Baird, Director of Planning & Urban Design
D.
Miller, Planner
K.
Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The
Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:10 p.m. in the Council
Chambers with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST - none declared
17. GREEN
LANE INVESTMENTS INC. 201 HUNTINGTON
PARK ROAD
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (OP.01-108523, ZA.01-108365) TO
CREATE THREE BUILDING LOTS. (10.4, 10.5)
The Chair
advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider
Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications, Files OP.01-108523 and
ZA.01-100723, submitted by Green Lane Investments Inc., to create three
building lots at 201 Huntington Park Road.
Committee was
advised that 215 notices were mailed on September 26, 2001, and a public
meeting sign was posted September 24, 2001. There were no written submissions
received.
Staff gave a presentation of the proposal,
explaining the location of the subject site and surrounding uses.
Mr. Irvin A.
Rosen, of Goldstein, Rosen & Rassos, representing the applicant, discussed
that the present commercial use is unsuccessful, and that a change to residential use would be
appropriate. He advised that oversized 'Monster' houses would not be built on
the proposed lots.
Ms. Patricia
Graham, 313 Green Lane, Thornhill, spoke in support of the proposal, stating
the residential use would be appropriate, but she had a concern for the
potential size of buildings.
Mr. Neil Graham, 313 Green Lane,
Thornhill, spoke in support of the proposal, but questioned the location of the
sewer line, and suggested driveways should access Huntington Park Drive.
Mr. Joe Shenouda, 162 Huntington
Park Drive, Thornhill, spoke in opposition to the proposal, stating the
existing commercial use is needed to provide commercial services.
Committee discussed concerns that
building size, height, and setbacks be consistent with surrounding
dwellings. Committee also requested a
tree inventory/preservation be submitted as a condition of the severance. Staff
advised architectural control or site plan approval by Council, could also be
requested as conditions of Consent approval to the Committee of Adjustment.
Additional zoning requirements could also be incorporated into the zoning
by-law to control the size and location of the dwellings.
The proximity of driveways to the
stop sign was also discussed. Staff advised that the engineering department
review had not identified this as a concern.
Staff were directed to work with
the applicant to resolve standards issues.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Development Services
Commission report dated September 18, 2001, entitled "Green Lane
Investments Inc., Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to
permit three single detached dwellings, 201 Huntington Park Drive, at Green
Lane West of Leslie Street", be received;
And that the Record of the Public
Meeting held on October 16, 2001, with respect to the proposed amendments to
By-law 72-81 and the Thornhill Secondary Plan be received;
And that the proposed amendments
to By-law 72-81 and the Thornhill Secondary Plan be referred back to staff;
And
that a by-law, containing provisions to help ensure the new dwellings are of a
similar height, location and size to other homes existing in the area, be
forwarded to Council;
And further that should the Committee of Adjustment approve the
severance, that it be requested approval be subject to: the submission of a
tree inventory and a satisfactory Tree Preservation plan; and Site Plan
approval by the Town and/or Architectural Control.
ADJOURNMENT