Development Services Committee Minutes
April 16, 2018,
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Issues
Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
Regrets
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Brian Lee, Acting Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
George Duncan, Senior Heritage
Planner
Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Alida Tari, Acting Manager Access & Privacy
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:13 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
Development Services Committee
recessed at 11:20 a.m. and reconvened at 11:34 a.m.
Development Services Committee thanked all City staff involved for their
exemplary work on handling the April ice storm this past weekend, and continue
to handle it.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 3, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 3, 2018, be
confirmed.
Carried
2. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES MEETING MINUTES
- March 27, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That the
minutes of the Special Development Services meeting held March 27, 2018, be
confirmed.
Carried
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
PETITIONS
There were no petitions.
3. INFORMATION REPORT
2018 FIRST QUARTER UPDATE OF
THE
STREET AND PARK NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14 & 6.3)
Report
There was discussion regarding
the process relative to implementing the street and park names.
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong requested that the name Robert Joffre Leet be implemented as soon as
possible.
Moved by Regional Councillor
Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the report titled
‘Information Report 2018 First Quarter Update of the Street and Park Name
Reserve List’, be received; and,
2) That Council approve the
revised Street and Park Name Reserve List set out in Appendix ‘A’ attached to
this report.
Carried
4. PRELIMINARY REPORT
DIGRAM DEVELOPMENTS (HELEN)
INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT
OF ELEVEN (11) SINGLE-DETACHED
DWELLINGS AND
TWENTY-SIX (26) TOWNHOUSE
DWELLINGS AT
55, 63 AND 83 HELEN AVENUE AND
7987 KENNEDY ROAD (WARD 3)
FILE NOS. SU/ZA 17 135415
(10.7 & 10.5)
Report
The Ward Councillor for this
application advised that there have been some discussions with the applicant to
have the proposed park in a different location than where it was shown in the
report, and that staff ensure the updated park location be shown in the future
statutory public meeting.
There was discussion regarding
the Stormwater Management Pond owned by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO),
and lands currently owned by Infrastructure Ontario (IO), and how it can become
part of the development when the lands are declared surplus by the Province.
Moved by Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Digram
Developments (Helen) Inc., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of eleven (11)
single-detached dwellings and twenty-six (26) townhouse dwellings at 55, 63 and
83 Helen Avenue and 7987 Kennedy Road (Ward 3), File Nos. SU/ZA 17 135415” be
received.
Carried
5. HASKETT DRIVE PROPOSED PARKING
PROHIBITION (5.12)
Report
The Committee suggested that
staff investigate the reason(s) for the increased number of vehicles parking at
this location, and that the item be referred to the Transportation staff and
provide a memo with the results of the investigation at the Council meeting. Staff advised that they will have the
transportation staff investigate, but pointed out that the purpose of
restricting parking on the south and west side of Haskett Drive is to ensure the
parked vehicles at this location will not impact emergency vehicle movement and
operation.
Moved by Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That
the report entitled “Haskett Drive Proposed Parking Prohibition,” be referred directly to the April 24, 2018 Council meeting.
Carried
6. ART SCULPTURE CHARITY THE COW (6.0)
Staff provided a verbal update
advising that an extensive inspection of the art sculpture took place on
Wednesday April 11, 2018 with staff, the consultant engineer, the artist and
representatives of the donor. Pictures
were taken. It was confirmed that that
approximately 20% to 25% of the maple leaves on the garland around the cow’s
neck have insufficient welding. Staff
noted that the artist is prepared to remove the sculpture and transfer it to
his workshop in Barrie to have it repaired.
It was confirmed that once the
art sculpture Charity the Cow is removed from this site it will not be returned
to this site. Staff pointed out that an
appropriate brace must be put in place during the disassembling and transportation. Installing the brace for dismantling and
transportation is highly dependent on the weather, and the ground condition. Staff advised that the Operations Department
has erected a security fence around the sculpture, and that it is the
consultant engineer’s opinion that the security fence is sufficient to protect
the public from any further leaves falling from the garland.
There was discussion regarding
the cost to remove and repair the art sculpture. It was noted that the ownership of the art
sculpture is with the City, as a result, the City will be handling all expenses
including transportation and storage of the art sculpture.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the verbal update
from staff regarding the art sculpture Charity the Cow be received; and,
2) That staff be requested to inform Members of Council on any
further updates.
Carried
7. UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL CORE PATTERN BOOK
– VILLAGE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
WARD 3 (16.11)
Presentation Report
Regan Hutcheson, Manager Heritage Planning and Michael
Morrissey, Study Consultant delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural
Guidelines. The presentation reviewed
the desired level of intensification proposed for the core area in the Main
Street Unionville Community Vision Plan which was adopted in principle by
Council in January 2015. They noted that
the proportion and massing of the new buildings and their style was to be
compatible with the heritage character of the area (3 to 3 ½ storeys, primarily
gabled roofed, residential building forms).
The presentation reviewed the purpose of the Pattern Book, its regulatory
framework, the village design guidelines (dealing with existing development
constraints, height setbacks zones, internal lanes, frontages, vistas,
build-to-lines, maximum building footprints, maximum height and façade
treatment), and the four local architectural styles that could be appropriately
translated into large scale buildings.
The Ward Councillor spoke in opposition of the
proposed lane adjacent to the eastern boundary of Parkview Public School and
inquired if it could be removed from the plan.
Staff noted that the conceptual lane was on private lands, separated by
a fence and would include a landscaped buffer, and if the City wants
residential development on the rear back section of the western block an access
lane is necessary for fire services and waste management (garbage/recycling
pickup) especially if a number of existing driveways onto Main Street are to be
become pedestrian accesses Staff advised that during the Main Street Community
Vision Plan study, the York Region District School Board indicated that all
parking requirements and traffic circulation would need to be accommodated
without utilization of the Board lands at the school.
Staff also indicated that this document is conceptual,
provides direction on how to achieve the design outcomes supported in the
Vision Plan, and offers guidelines that have a certain degree of flexibility.
There was discussion regarding underground parking on
the west side and how to screen enclosed at-grade parking facilities.
Bill Bilkas addressed the Committee regarding the
Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural
Guideline and spoke in opposition. He
believes this Core Pattern Book should be deferred, and have further consultation
with the local residents and businesses in the area especially related to the
proposed lane location.
Ian Free addressed the Committee with respect to the
Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural
Guideline and stated concerns. He
believes that there should be a clear definition of height, that mansard roofs
should be banned, a concern about surface water and drainage, and that the
proposed laneway behind the arena through the ball diamond should be removed.
Christine Bergauer-Free addressed the Committee
regarding the Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and
Architectural Guideline and spoke in opposition. Her concerns included the size and height of
new infill development at 3 ½ storeys, the impact of construction on Main
Street, commercial noise affecting future residential units, safety issues
related to the proposed access road behind the school; insufficient allotted
green space and further consultation with residents.
AJ Luo addressed the Committee with respect to the
Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural
Guideline and stated concerns. She
believes that this Core Pattern book should be deferred, and that the Parent
Council from Parkview Public School should be consulted, especially related to
the lane.
Arma Nummi addressed the Committee regarding the
Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural
Guideline and spoke in opposition. She
believes further consultation with residents and the Parent Council from
Parkview Public School is necessary related to the laneway.
Tristen Bergauer-Free addressed the Committee with
respect to the Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and
Architectural Guideline and spoke in opposition to redevelopment of the area.
George LeDonne, owner of 206 Main Street, Unionville
with a current application submitted to the City for redevelopment of his
property, addressed the Committee regarding the Unionville Commercial Core
Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural Guideline and spoke in
opposition. He does not agree with the
proposed access lane concept. Mr. LeDonne believes the plan should not be too
specific, but have options. He is not in
support of the proposed height restrictions. He also indicated that smaller
sized building footprints as proposed in the Plan would frustrate interior
layouts and redevelopment opportunities.
There was discussion regarding whether these design and architectural
guidelines can be tested against reality of what could be developed. The
Committee discussed the importance of finding the proper guidelines that will
manage traffic issues, and how to introduce new multi-unit residential
development in a three (3) to three and a half (3 ½ ) storey form in the
commercial core area. Staff noted that contrary to some comments that had been
made, small scale development could occur in the Special Policy Area, but must
comply with the current policies set out in the Official Plan and current
Zoning By-laws and be adequately flood-proofed.
The Committee suggested that staff investigate the impact on the
development potential of the Commercial Core Area properties if the parking
structure on the east side is not introduced. Staff indicated that without the
parking structure, each development parcel must address its parking
requirements on its own property.
The Committee suggested that this item be deferred to a future
Development Services Committee meeting to permit further consultation with the
Historical Unionville Community Vision Committee, concerned residents, existing
businesses, Mayor’s office and Parent Council of Parkview Public School.
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the presentation
by Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning and Michael
Morrissey, Study Consultant, be received; and,
2) That the correspondence from: Anoosh Sharif, Chair, Parkview
Public School Council; Reid McAlpine; Mark Swailes; Sally Innanen; Ryan Xue;
Gabriella Serravalle; Riaz Walji; Wei Xi; Henna Alvi; Abbas Alizadeh; Eva Lam
and Mike Voulgaris; Aj Luo; Tao Wang; Bin Liu; Victor Guo; Guangyan Lu; Mia Ma;
Yan Jiang; Zhen Yang; Joanne Ngan; Hang Ling Huang; Grace Guan; Xinwei Sun and
Ting Liu, be received; and further,
3) That the staff report
titled “Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design
and Architectural
Guidelines”, dated April 16, 2018, be received and
consideration be
deferred
to a future Development Services Committee meeting.
Carried
8. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.
CEDARLAND PROPERTIES LIMITED
517737 ONTARIO LIMITED, RULAND
PROPERTIES INC.
AND THREE GEMS DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO
ALLOW RESIDENTIAL AND
FUTURE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOUTH
OF
14TH AVENUE, EAST
OF MIDDLEFIELD ROAD (PART OF LOT 5,
CONCESSION 7, AND 5821 TO 5933
14TH AVENUE) (WARD 7)
FILE NO: ZA/SU 16 130764 (10.5
& 10.7)
Report
The Ward Councillor Logan Kanapathi addressed the
Committee advising that some of his constituents raised some concerns relative
to the proposal.
Randy Peddigrew on behalf of Neamsby Investment
addressed the Committee advising that the proposal has not changed since the
last Community Information meeting and at that meeting there were no objections
to the plan. He indicated that all the
previous concerns raised by the residents have been addressed.
The Committee suggested that the Ward Councillor and
Randy Peddigrew meet with the residents who have raised concerns prior to this
report going to the April 24, 2018 Council meeting.
The Committee discussed the following relative to the proposal:
·
Pedestrian walkway at southeast
corner
·
Green living wall being
incorporated into Block 281 that will provide noise buffer and enhanced
esthetic feature
·
Safer design for the entrance into
the existing plaza on 14th Avenue with only right-in/right-out
access
·
Ensure future building (Block 272)
will face the park land
·
Importance of preserving the
integrity of the existing surrounding communities by not having a new vehicular
connection to Highglen Avenue
·
Monitor the need of a signalized
intersection at Middlefield Road into the Community Centre
·
The various sustainable elements
incorporated into the development
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Neamsby
Investments Inc., Cedarland Properties Limited, 517737 Ontario Limited, Ruland
Properties Inc., and Three Gems Developments Inc., Applications for Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to allow residential and future
commercial development south of 14th Avenue, east of Middlefield
Road (Part of Lot 5, Concession 7, and 5821 to 5933 14th Avenue)
(Ward 7), File No: ZA/SU 16 130764”, be received; and,
2) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 16 130764)
be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘A’
of this report, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
3) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16002 (SU 16 130764) be
approved subject to the conditions of draft approval set out in Appendix ‘B’ of
this report; and,
4) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his
designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to the
conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report, as may be amended by the
Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and,
5) That servicing allocation for 510 units be assigned to the
proposed residential development; and,
6) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
7) That the draft approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-16002
will lapse after a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of issuance
of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not
executed within that period; and,
8) 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 Zoning By-law 2018- XXX, before the
second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and,
9) That in accordance with By-law 178-96
the City declare certain lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 7, City
of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, shown as Part 1 and 2 on the draft
reference plan attached hereto as Figure 8 (the “Excess Road Lands”), as
surplus, being lands originally set out for road servicing; and,
10) That Lots 66-70, Lot 71, Blocks 72-75,
Lot 162 and Blocks 180-199) on the draft plan be classified as Class 4 lands
pursuant to NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment Noise Guidelines); and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
9. FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
BOARD MINUTES AND EXTRACT DATED MARCH 14, 2018
CONTAINING EMAIL MOTIONS APPROVED ON MARCH 14, 2018
- February 7, 2018 Minutes
- March 14, 2018 Extract (16.0)
Extract Attachment
A – Feb. 7 Minutes…Attachment
B and C Collections Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the minutes of the
Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting held February 7, 2018, be received
for information purposes; and,
2) That Council
endorse the recommendation from the March 14, 2018 Friends of the Markham
Museum Board Extract:
“That the Friends of Markham Museum accept the
approved Collections Management Brief complete with the attached list of
artifacts for deaccession and submit to the City of Markham Council for
approval. (See Attachment C for list of artifacts).
Carried
MOTIONS
There were no motions.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motions.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
10. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
1771107 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES
GROUP INC.)
BLOCK 3 IN UPTOWN MARKHAM
(10.5)
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That staff be directed to provide a status report on
Block 3, in Uptown Markham as soon as possible.
Carried
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
YONGE SUBWAY EXTENSION (5.0)
Regional Councillor Jim Jones addressed the Committee
advising that he has been made aware that the Royal Orchard subway stop may no
longer be an option for a subway stop.
He requested that staff study the viability of this station location and
report back to Committee.
12. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
2780 19TH AVENUE
HERITAGE HOUSE
(ALFRED READ HOUSE) (16.11)
Councillor Colin Campbell addressed the Committee
requesting if staff can report back on the feasibility for William Shay to acquire
the heritage home and relocate the Alfred Read House to Heritage Estates.
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That staff be directed to report back on the
feasibility for William Shay to acquire the heritage home and relocate the
Alfred Read house to Heritage Estates including:
·
a 25 year outlook on the expenses
·
the cost to stabilize the house
·
the cost of entire renovations to
ensure it is rentable
·
25 year outlook on the maintenance
cost
·
Expected rent if the City
continues to own it
·
Any other anticipated expenses
(e.g. insurance)
Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:25 PM.
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