MAY
10, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 14
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 B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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John Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Morteza Behrooz, Park Development
Coordinator
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Paul Ingham, General Manager,
Operations
Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and
Open Space Planning
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Eric Sherbert, Assistant Town
Solicitor
Bob Walter, District Manager (East),
Operations
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. Councillor
Carolina Moretti assumed the Chair for Economic Development item No. 15.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None Declared
1. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Marianne Wickremarachchi, Administrative Assistant, Administration
Centre, 20 years
Lana Frame, Information Service Librarian, Thornhill Community Library,
5 years
Megan Garza, Information Service Librarian, Angus Glen Library, 3 years
Dante Tang, Information Service Librarian, Angus Glen Library, 3 years
Andrea Dunn, Information Service Librarian, Markham Village Library, 3
years
Lynda Roxborough, Information Service Librarian, Unionville Library, 3
years
Polly Chan, Purchasing & Accounts Analyst, Administration Centre, 3
years
Anthea Bailie, Information Service Librarian, Milliken Mills Library, 3
years
Aliki Tryphonopoulos, Information Service Librarian, Unionville
Library, 3 years
Suliang Feng, Manager, Virtual Services, Administration Centre, 3 years
Robert Hincks, Operations Supervisor, Parks, Operations, 25 years
Warren Watson, Community Program Co-ordinator, Aquatics/Fitness
Centres, Recreation Services, 25
years
Judie Ellsmere-Poole, Customer Service Representative, Armadale C.C.,
Recreation Services, 20
years
Terry Fowler, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 20 years
Andrea Beneteau, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15years
Jason Best, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Janice Carroll, Community Manager, West, Recreation Services, 15 years
Nick Katsoulis, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Christopher Lane, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Donald Maich, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15
James Pink, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Robert Tadmore, Co-ordinator Geomatics /GIS Advocate, Planning &
Urban Design, 15 years
Pam Tsatsanis, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 15 years
Miranda Miluzzi, Manager, Tax & Cash Management, Financial
Services, 10 years
Robert West, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Christopher Bridson, Truck Driver, Operations, 5 years
Andrea Carpenter, Program Coordinator, Markham Museum, Culture, 5 years
Victor Chen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Andrew Dancy, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 5 years
Timothy Dworak, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 5 years
David Edwards, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 5 years
Daniel Foster, Sign Maintenance, Operations, 5 years
Adam Grant, Fire Prevention/Public Education Officer, Fire &
Emergency Services, 5 years
Karen Harvey, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Timothy Johnson, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Bradley Lamport, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Martin Matthiessen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Bradley Roberts, Zoning Examiner, Building Standards, 5 years
Jason Scovell, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services,
5 years
Kerry Wakefield, Recreation Co-ordinator, Business Systems and
Budgeting,
Recreation Services, 5
years
Susan Watts, Community Program Co-ordinator, Seniors Adult/Programs,
Recreation Services, 5
years
Keith Woodcock, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Roseller Corcuera, Waterworks Technician, Operations, 3 years
Peter Englezakos, Small Engine/Equipment Technician, Operations, 3
years
John Puopolo, Facility Operator I, Milliken Mills C.C., Recreation
Services, 3 years
2. BERCZY
PARK
PARK PAVILION AND MAINTENANCE
BUILDING
SITE PLAN APPROVAL UPDATE
(10.6)
Presentation
Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning,
and Morteza Behrooz, Park Development Coordinator, presented park design
concepts for the pavilion and maintenance buildings in Berczy Park. The
location, design principles, materials, floor plan and elevations were
reviewed. Project timelines indicate substantial completion in early 2012. The
preliminary concept is being presented today for feedback. A report on site plan
approval for these two buildings will come back to the Committee.
The following comments were received:
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security cameras: monitoring is an
issue. A security review for Town properties is being prepared for next year,
and a presentation by a knowledgeable expert was suggested.
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a metal roof is preferred; it would
look better and last longer
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picnic tables and bicycle racks
are being provided
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separation of the washroom doors
was suggested; however, the Committee indicated preference for the current
design
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use non-reflective glass
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ensure the buildings are
accessible, including consideration for the visually impaired
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a nursing station and baby-change
tables are provided in both washrooms
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a family washroom is not in the
current budget
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staff indicated the areas for
people to congregate and active play facilities: playgrounds, gazebo, mini-skate
park, adult exercise equipment, water play areas.
-
add cultural character by
designing the roof in a Japanese-style, and adding educational/cultural
components
-
add concrete chess table and
stools for seniors, or a community bake oven
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the orientation of the building should
block the wind to enable seniors to do tai chi
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exterior lighting and locking up
buildings at night
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access for service vehicles
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use pervious materials around the
drinking fountain
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washroom materials should be easy
to maintain
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the trail south of Bur Oak cuts up
the open space area, perhaps move it to the side to leave the large central
area open
-
consider more ad-hoc fields rather
than the structured ball diamonds soccer fields
An enquiry was made with respect to the placement of
traffic lights at Bur Oak and Bridle Walk, suggesting the lights would be more
appropriate at Glenbrook. Staff will check into this matter.
Considerable discussion involved the cost
effectiveness of the two buildings, at approximately $465,000 for each. This
facility serves other parks and functions as a decentralized deployment centre.
Four staff members would be stationed out of the maintenance building during
the summer season, and the building may be used for storage and deployment of
snow clearing equipment in the winter. An analysis had indicated this method would
best serve this area.
The Committee expressed an interest in a further review
of the cost analysis of the parks and buildings maintenance program as a whole
with respect to the ultimate cost for all park facilities from an operations standpoint,
to ensure the Town is heading in the right direction.
The Committee also noted a concern that the tendering
will go out during the peak construction season, possibly missing out on the
best price.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1)
That the presentation provided by
Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning and Morteza Behrooz, Park
Development Coordinator regarding Berczy Park – Park Pavilion and Maintenance
Building – Site Plan Approval Update be received.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 12, 2011, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alec Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That the minutes of the
Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held April 12, 2011, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 13, 2011 (16.11)
Minutes
Marion Matthias made a
deputation regarding Item # 5 on the Heritage Markham Committee minutes,
regarding 93 John Street, with respect to an application before the Committee
of Adjustment resulting from unauthorized changes to the property. Ms. Matthias
urged the Committee to support Heritage Markham’s recommendation.
Staff advised that
construction of the dwelling was not in conformity with the approved site plan.
A stop work order was issued and a revised plan was submitted by applicant, resulting
in the need for a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment.
The site plan will be presented at an upcoming Development Services Committee meeting,
and staff’s concerns will be included in the report.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1)
That the deputation by Marion Matthias regarding Item
# 5 on the Heritage Markham Committee minutes, regarding 93 John Street, be
received; and,
2)
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held April
13, 2011, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM
LIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 28, 2011
- April 4, 2011
- April 18, 2011 (16.24)
March
28 April
4 April
18
Moved by: Councillor Alec Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That the minutes of the Markham Live Committee meetings held March 28,
2011, April 4, 2011 and April 18, 2011, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
6. WOODEN
SPIRE ESTATES INC.
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
MEDICAL OFFICES TO OCCUPY A
MAXIMUM OF 50% OF THE TOTAL
GROSS FLOOR AREA OF THE
EXISTING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 6899 14TH
AVENUE
(THE SHOPPES OF BOXGROVE)
(ZA 10 131180) (10.5)
Report Attachment
The Committee requested staff review the number of
Public Meetings coming forward, to ensure meeting dates are not overloaded.
A concern was expressed for traffic flow patterns at
this site.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Wooden Spire
Estates Inc., Zoning Amendment to permit medical offices up to a maximum of 50%
of the total gross floor area of the existing commercial building at 6899 14th
Avenue, File No. ZA 10 131180,” dated May 10, 2011 be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning
Amendment application submitted by Wooden Spire Estates Inc., to permit medical
offices up to a maximum of 50% of the total gross floor area of the existing
commercial building; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. HUMBOLD
GREENSBOROUGH VALLEY DEVELOPMENT LTD.
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT ON THE
EAST SIDE OF
DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY, WEST
OF NINTH LINE
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
(ZA 10 132122 & SC 10
132123) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor Alec Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report dated May 10, 2011 titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Humbold Greensborough Valley Development Ltd., Rezoning and site plan
applications to permit a townhouse development on the east side of Donald
Cousens Parkway, west of Ninth Line, south of Major Mackenzie Drive” be
received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Development Ltd for rezoning and site
plan approval to permit freehold townhouses with common elements condominium;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. OLYN
INVESTMENTS LIMITED
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A THREE
(3) STOREY
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 9365
MCCOWAN ROAD
(OP 11 111490 & ZA 11
111491) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor Alec Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Olyn Investments
Limited, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a
three (3) storey commercial building at 9365 McCowan Road, File Nos: OP 11
111490 & ZA 11 111491,” dated May 10, 2011 be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
submitted by Olyn Investments Limited to amend the Official Plan and Zoning
By-law to permit a commercial development; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. 2218942
ONTARIO LIMITED
OFFICIAL PLAN, SECONDARY PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS
TO RE-DESIGNATE AND RE-ZONE
THE LANDS TO
PERMIT A STAND ALONE FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION AND
ASSOCIATED DRIVE THROUGH
FACILITY
CORNELL COMMUNITY, 9225 9TH
LINE
(OP 08-116248 AND ZA
08-113256) (10.3, 10.4, 10.5)
Report Attachment
There was brief discussion of the history of the
development applications for this property.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report dated May 10, 2011,
entitled “Preliminary Report, 2218942 Ontario Limited, Official Plan, Secondary
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to re-designate and re-zone the
lands to permit a stand alone financial institution and associated drive
through facility, Cornell Community 9225 Ninth Line” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a
statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Official Plan, Secondary Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendment applications; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. WOODBINE
MACKENZIE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO
REZONE THE SUBJECT LANDS FROM
AGRICULTURAL TO
RESIDENTIAL EAST CATHEDRAL
COMMUNITY
(ZA 11 109848) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor Alec Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That
a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Woodbine
MacKenzie Developments Limited to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural to
Residential within the East Cathedral Community; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. APPLICATIONS
BY CROWN OF MARKHAM INC.
FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND
RED-LINE REVISIONS TO DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-09002 TO PERMIT MEDIUM
DENSITY LIVE-WORK UNITS
ON PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION
3 IN THE
WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(ZA 11 111796 AND SU 09 120124)
(10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor Alec Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report dated May 10, 2011, entitled “Preliminary Report,
Applications by Crown of Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Red-line
revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-09002 to permit medium density
live-work units, on Part of Lot 23, Concession 3 in the West Cathedral
Community Files ZA 11 111796 and SU 09 120124”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
by Crown of Markham Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Red-line revisions to
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-09002 to permit medium density live-work units
on the subject lands; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. KING
DAVID INC. AND MONARCH DEVELOPMENTS
– GARDEN COURT APPLICATIONS
FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN 88 UNIT
CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE 4
STOREY RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 10350 WOODBINE AVENUE
(ZA 10 130576 & SC 11
110282) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Councillor Alec Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report dated May 10, 2011, entitled “Preliminary Report,
King David Inc. and Monarch Developments – Garden Court, Applications for
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval for the development of an 88
unit condominium townhouse development and future 4 storey residential
condominium building, 10350 Woodbine Avenue, File
No’s: ZA 10 130576 & SC 11 110282”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit the development of
an 88 unit condominium townhouse development and future 4 storey residential
condominium building on the subject lands;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. ACCESSIBILITY
CONSIDERATIONS AT
MARKHAM GAS STATIONS (10.0)
Memo
Councillor Don Hamilton introduced this item and
advised the Committee that progress has been made and work is continuing with
the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute on this matter. Recognition was given
to Warren Rupnarain, Accessibility Coordinator, and the Accessibility Advisory
Committee for bringing this issue forward.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the memorandum dated April 29, 2011 entitled "Accessibility
Considerations at Markham Gas Stations" be received.
CARRIED
14. ROUGE
PARK NORTH CONSOLIDATED PLAN
- REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM THE
ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE (10.0)
Report Figure
1 Appendix
A
The Commissioner of Development Services reminded the
Committee of the presentation by Alan Wells on May 3, 2011 with respect to the
funding request for the Rouge Park North Consolidated Plan, and noted the resolution
requesting Markham be kept informed at key milestones throughout the study
process. Deputy Mayor Jack Heath indicated an interest in participating on a
committee or working group, and Councillor Logan Kanapathi requested to be
involved in the National Park Committee. Staff will work with Alan Wells in
this regard.
Tupper Wheatley, representing the Milne Park
Conservation Association, made a deputation requesting the Milne Dam
Conservation Park be included in the Rouge Park North Consolidated Plan and the
prospective National Park. The Committee discussed previous Master Plan
initiatives for Milne Dam Conservation Park, and it was suggested that a Part A
session be held for an update on prior initiatives for the Park before
proceeding with other measures.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heat
1) That the deputation by
Tupper Wheatley, representing the Milne Park Conservation Association, be
received; and,
2) That the staff report
entitled “Rouge Park North Consolidated Plan – Request for Funding from
the Rouge Park Alliance”
dated May 10, 2011, be received; and,
3) That Council support the preparation of
Rouge Park North Consolidated Plan and the participation of Town staff
throughout the planning process; and,
4) That Council be kept informed of the
planning process at key milestones throughout the study process, including
presentations to Development Services Committee prior to finalization of the
Plan by the Rouge Park Alliance; and,
5) That, funds in the amount of $50,000
approved in the 2011 Capital Budget “Rouge Park Projects” Account No.
620101539911012 be made available to the Rouge Park and/or Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority for the hiring of consultants for the preparation of the
Rouge Park North Consolidated Plan, subject to adequate funding being secured
from other Rouge Park partners to undertake the study; and,
6) ** That
Council reaffirm that the Milne Dam Conservation Area is included in the Rouge
Park North Management Plan; and, that Council will give consideration to
recommending the inclusion of the Milne Dam Conservation Area as part of any
future deliberations on the boundaries of a Rouge Valley National Park; and
further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on May 31, 2011 to
add Clause 6 as follows:
“That
Council reaffirm that the Milne Dam Conservation Area is included in the Rouge
Park North Management Plan; and, that Council will give consideration to
recommending the inclusion of the Milne Dam Conservation Area as part of any
future deliberations on the boundaries of a Rouge Valley National Park; and
further,”
15. VENTURELAB
(10.16)
Presentation
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development and
Jeremy Laurin, President & CEO of VentureLAB displayed a new promotional
banner for the Markham Convergence Centre, and gave a presentation regarding
VentureLAB. VentureLAB is the Regional Innovation Centre for York Region that
advises and develops talented entrepreneurs to build world-class growth
companies on Ontario, and is a member of the Ontario Network of Excellence. The
funding partners were identified and key objectives for 2011 were described, as
well as the many initiatives proposed.
Staff invited the Council members to attend a media
presentation later this day regarding the 17-member Israeli mission team. The
VentureLAB is part of the promotion package for the mission.
The Committee congratulated staff and Mr. Laurin on
the successful ventures and discussed several of the initiatives. It was noted
that the Markham Convergence Centre (MCC) building and entrance is difficult to
identify when driving by and suggestions were made to improve visibility. The
governance of the MCC was also discussed, and further background information
will be provided to the Committee members.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1)
That the presentation provided by
Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development and Jeremy Laurin, President & CEO,
VentureLAB regarding VentureLAB be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
16. YELLOW BRICK HOUSE (12.0)
The Committee was advised that a Yoga fundraiser for the Yellow Brick
House raised $51,000.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:35 PM.
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