MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2006-05-02
Meeting No. 9
All Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor
G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio
Vice-Chair: Councillor
D. Horchik
PART A - 12:00 noon - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00
p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor
A. Chiu
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J.
Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J.
Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
A.
Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
J.
Carnegie, Director of Corporate Communications
C.
Conrad, Town Solicitor
S.
Chait, Director, Economic Development
D.
Ciastko, Senior Economic Development Officer
R.
Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
D.
McClean, Fire Chief
H.
Nguyen, Business Development Officer
T.
Northcott, Senior Economic Development Officer
V.
Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design
N.
Surti, Planner
W.
Snowball, Deputy Fire Chief
C.
Raynor, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 12:05 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the
Chair. Councillor J. Virgilio assumed
the Chair for Economic Development items, Nos. 1 and 2.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST
None disclosed
1. GTMA MISSION TO INDIA (10.16)
Mr. S. Chait, Director, Economic Development,
presented information and photographs detailing the GTMA mission to India and Pakistan in 2005. The Committee was advised
that as a result of the mission, Si3, a leading Pakistani high-tech company is
locating in Markham. The Committee thanked the Director, Economic
Development and Councillor K. Usman for their hard work during this mission.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the staff presentation regarding the GTMA
Mission to India be received.
CARRIED
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MARKETING TOOL (10.16)
Mr. D. Ciastko, Business Development Officer,
provided information and examples of five (5) new marketing tools – a
Markham-branded USB flash drive, a corporate poster project, a redesigned Markham
economic profile, the Comptech 1000 award for young businesses (offering one
year’s free office space in Markham) and the new presentation folder for
holding marketing information. The Economic Development team was congratulated
for their good work.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the staff presentation regarding the Economic
Development Marketing Tools be received.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE
AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented
with service awards:
Malcolm Straughan,
Parks Labourer/Driver, Operations, Parks Maintenance – 25 years
William Wiles,
Manager, By-law and Licensing, By-law Enforcement – 25 years
Andrew Dunlop,
Backhoe Operator, Operations Roads Maintenance – 20 years
Andrea Beneteau,
Firefighter, Fire Department – 10 years
Janice Carroll, Aquatic
Coordinator, Angus Glen Pool, Programs, Aquatics – 10 years
Matthew Miller, GIS
Analyst 1, Information Technology Services – 5 years
Nasir Kenea,
Manager, Applications & GIS, Information Technology Services – 5 years
Susan Olin,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services – 5
years
William Hamilton,
Architectural Plans Examiner II, Building Standards – 5 years
Edmund Yuen, Senior
Compensation and Benefits Specialist, Human Resources – 3 years
4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 18, 2006 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Development Services
Committee meeting held April 18, 2006, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 12, 2006 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee
meeting held April 12, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
- April 12, 2006 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Markham Public Art
Advisory Committee meeting held April 12, 2006, be received for information.
CARRIED
7. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 19, 2006 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held April
19, 2006,
be received for information.
CARRIED
8. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 25, 2006 TO APRIL 7, 2006 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Committee
receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of “March
25, 2006 to
April 7, 2006” and direct staff to process the
applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.
CARRIED
9. DELEGATED
APPROVALS REPORTS (10.6)
Report
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council be
advised that in accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site
specific delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the
Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved applications listed
in the report dated May 2, 2006.
CARRIED
10. 512441
ONTARIO LTD., 9390 & 9404 HIGHWAY 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR
COMMERCIAL USES
(ZA 05 026423) (10.5)
Report Figures
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 05 026423)
application by 512441 Ontario Limited to rezone 9390 & 9404 Highway 48 to
permit commercial uses.
CARRIED
11. TERRA
NERO INVESTMENTS 77 ANDERSON AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN
APPROVAL TO PERMIT A COIN CAR
WASH AND
QUICK LUBE FACILITY AT 77
ANDERSON AVENUE (ZA 06 106227) (10.5)
Report Figures
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That a public
meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Terra Nero
Investments for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 06 106227) and Site Plan Approval to
permit a coin car wash and quick lube facility at 77 Anderson Road, northeast
corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Anderson Avenue.
CARRIED
12. CATHEDRAL
TOWN LTD AND 404 DEVELOPMENTS INC.
1 AND 11 MAGIC AVENUE, AND 16
AND 28 BONHEUR ROAD
WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, ZONING
BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 4 SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLINGS
(ZA 06 108758) (10.5)
Report Figures
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That a public
meeting be held to consider the application for Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit 4 single detached dwellings at 1 & 11 Magic Ave. and 16 & 28 Bonheur Rd. in the West Cathedral Community
(File No. ZA 06 108758).
CARRIED
13. CONSIDERATION
OF THE APPROPRIATE NAME FOR
THE EXISTING NINTH LINE IN BOX
GROVE COMMUNITY (10.14)
Report 1 2 Correspondence..
This item was deferred from the Development
Services Committee meeting held on April 18, 2006, to allow notice to be provided to interested
persons.
There was considerable
discussion surrounding the merits of changing the name of the existing Ninth
Line in the Box Grove Community and a number of alternatives were suggested.
The Committee noted that further street name changes may be required following
the completion of the Markham By-Pass to Steeles Avenue. It was also suggested that the
existence of a Ninth Line and Old Ninth Line may cause confusion and lead to
problems with emergency dispatch. The Committee noted that if a name change is
approved, the Town should cover any costs resulting to residents. It was also
suggested that the Ward Councillors might conduct a public information session
in order to gather feedback prior to any decision on the name change being
approved.
Mr. D. McCombe, a resident of
the affected portion of Ninth Line, spoke in opposition to a change of the existing
street name.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence dated
April 18, 2006 from Irene Alexander, 7801 Ninth Line, in objection to changing
the name of the 9th Line, be received;
And
that the deputation from Mr. D. McCombe, a resident of Ninth Line in the Box
Grove community, in opposition to a change of the existing street name, be
received;
And that consideration of
the appropriate name for the existing Ninth Line in the Box Grove community be
referred to staff to further review and report back to Council or Committee of
the Whole before the end of June 2006 on future road alignments and potential
street naming requirements in and around Box Grove;
And that Box Grove Boulevard be considered as a
possible name for the redirected section of Ninth Line.
CARRIED
14. WYNBERRY
DEVELOPMENTS INC.
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING
BY-LAW (SU 01 119048
(19TM-01020 PHASE 2) ZO 01 119040)
(10.7, 10.5)
Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B Correspondence
This item was deferred from the Development
Services Committee meeting held on April 18, 2006, to allow for further review.
Ms. K. Kessel, a resident of
Heritage Estates, spoke to request the matter be deferred until the next
meeting of Development Services Committee on May 16,
2006, and
also spoke in support of a height restriction on the proposed houses on Monkhouse Road.
Mr. P. John, a resident of Heritage Estates, also
spoke in support of height restrictions.
Mr. B. Bhoola, Vice President, Ballantry Homes
Inc., and Mr. D. Hill, Ballamtry Homes Inc. spoke in opposition to a deferral
and in opposition to height restrictions.
The Committee requested clarification from the
deputants on issues such as the proposed landscaping designed to screen the Monkhouse Road homes and what would be suitable
height requirements. Staff advised that the rear elevations of the Monkhouse Road properties will require prior
approval from the Manager, Heritage Planning.
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That correspondence from Karen Kessel, on behalf of the
residents of the Heritage Estates, requesting a further deferral to May 16, 2006, be received;
And that the deputations from Ms. K. Kessel and Mr.
P. John, residents of Heritage Estates, in support of height restrictions for
the proposed homes on Monhkouse
Road, be received;
And that correspondence from Mr. A. and Ms. K.
Dargan, residents of Heritage Estates, requesting that Council ensure any
development to the north of the Heritage Estates be undertaken sensitively, be
received;
And that the deputations from Mr. B. Bhoola and Mr.
D. Hill, Ballantry Homes Inc., in opposition to the proposed height
restrictions be received;
And that the memorandum from staff, dated April 25, 2006,
to Council providing additional information on the matter be received;
And that the letter dated April 25, 2006 from Mr.
B. Bhoola, Vice President, Ballantry Homes Inc., regarding the proposed
development on Monkhouse Road, be received
And
that staff report back to Committee of the Whole on May 9, 2006 with the heights
of the heritage homes on the north side of David Gohn Circle, and the differing grade elevation between
David Gohn Circle and Monkhouse Road, in order that a height
restriction on the proposed homes on Monkhouse Road can be calculated that will
ensure those houses do not exceed the height of the heritage homes on the north
side of David Gohn Circle.
CARRIED
15. HOLY
CROSS CEMETERY, 8361 YONGE STREET
THORNHILL, SITE PLAN
APPLICATION TO PERMIT
A MAUSOLEUM ADDITION (SC 05
026882) (10.6)
Report Figures
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That the site plan
application (SC 05 026882) submitted by the Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of
Toronto for a three-storey mausoleum addition at 8361 Yonge Street, be endorsed
in principle, subject to the general and specific conditions in Appendix ‘A’ to
the staff report dated May 2, 2006.
CARRIED
16. FOREST
BAY HOMES LTD., WEST SIDE OF
MARKHAM ROAD, NORTH OF DENISON
STREET
OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING AND
SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A FOUR
STOREY
CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
(OP 03 116717, ZA 03 116709,
SC 03 116723)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report Figures A B
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the Official Plan amendment application (OP
03-116717) submitted by
Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for lands north of Denison Street, on the west side of
Markham Road, be approved and the draft Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated
May 2, 2006, be finalized and adopted;
And
that the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 03-116709) to
amend By-law 90-81 as amended, submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to permit a
four-storey apartment building on the west side of Markham Road, north of
Denison Street, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and
enacted;
And that Forest Bay Homes Ltd. be granted a servicing allocation of 52 units, as
per the November 22, 2005 servicing allocation strategy
endorsed by Council on November 29, 2005;
And that the applicant agree
to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the Town reserves the
right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not
proceed in a timely manner;
And
that the Site Plan application (SC. 03-116723)
submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to permit a four-storey apartment building
on the west side of Markham Road, north of Denison Street, be endorsed in
principle, subject to the general and specific conditions in Appendix ‘A’.
CARRIED
17. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON ONTARIO MUNICIPAL
BOARD APPEALS (8.0)
Report
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Council direct
Legal and other staff members to attend Ontario Municipal Board appeals in the
following circumstances:
a) Council has adopted an Official Plan
Amendment and it is appealed;
b) Council has passed a zoning by-law
amendment and it is appealed;
c) Council has refused to adopt an OPA
or pass a zoning by-law amendment and the refusal is appealed;
d) the Town has appealed a decision of
the Committee of Adjustment and the matter settles but a hearing is still
required in order that new conditions can be added;
e) a Heritage designation by-law is
appealed;
f)
draft plan approval or site plan conditions are appealed.
And
that Council be kept updated on appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board and, if
requested, staff bring forward a written report providing detailed information
on such matters;
And that in all
other circumstances, staff will report to Council to obtain Council’s
authorization to attend any other matter scheduled for hearing by the OMB.
PART C
Public
Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Henriques, Planner
J. Kee, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with
Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST - None declared
18. ROCCO AND DORA CUOPPOLO, 20 RIVER BEND
ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT TWO
RESIDENTIAL LOTS (ZA 05
027077) (10.5)
Report 1
2
3
4
5
The Chair advised that the
subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 05 027077,
submitted by Rocco and Cora Cuoppolo, 20 River Bend Road to permit two (2)
residential lots.
Committee was advised that 49
notices were mailed on April 12, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was
posted on April 6, 2006.
Committee received one written submission from:
·
Mr. Glenn Baron and Ms. P.
Doherty, 251 and 271 Helen Avenue expressing concerns.
Staff gave a presentation
regarding the proposal, the location, and zoning requirements. It was noted that TRCA approval is required
and that, consistent with Official Plan policies, the applicant will be
required to convey the valleylands and buffer to the Town as a condition of
severance approval.
Mr. Randal Dickie, of PMG Planning Consultants, was in attendance representing the applicant, and made
a brief presentation and responded to comments. He presented seven (7) letters
in support of the application from surrounding neighbours.
Committee discussed building
coverage calculation; environmental buffer; frontages; setbacks; adjusted
driveway location; tree preservation; compatibility with neighbourhood; special
policy area designation, and the importance of street character. It was suggested that this application be
approved, but a clause be added to the staff resolution relating to building
height restriction.
There were no comments from
the audience with respect to this application.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
That the Development
Services Commission report dated March 7, 2006, entitled “Preliminary Report –
Rocco and Dora Cuoppolo - Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law to Permit Two
Residential Lots at 20 River Bend Road (ZA.05-027077)” be received;
And that the Record of the
Public Meeting held on May 2, 2006 with respect to the proposed amendments by
By-law 122-72 be received;
And that the application by
Rocco and Dora Cuoppolo to amend By-law 122-72 be approved; subject to a one-storey height restriction;
And staff be requested to work with
the applicant regarding lot coverage and finalization of details;
And further that the
proposed amendment to By-law 122-72 be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:45 p.m.