Development Services Committee Minutes
MAY 9, 2016, 9:00 AM
to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets:
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Stephen Corr, Planner II
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Development
Moe Hosseini-Ara, Director of
Culture
Anna Henriques, Senior Planner,
Zoning and Special Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering
Fion Ho, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator
Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and Special Projects
Mark Visser, Senior
Manager Financial Strategy & Investment
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research
Laura Gold, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Joe Li
assumed the Chair for Transportation item No. 16.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest - None.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 25, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That
the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 25, 2016,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 26, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That
the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held April 26, 2016, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
3. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-March 24, 2016 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the minutes of the
Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held March 24, 2016,
be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
4. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 3, 2016 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the minutes of the
Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting held March 3, 2016, be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
KIMBERVILLE CAPITAL INC.
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
REDLINE REVISION
TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19TM-040016
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF
WILLIAM FORSTER ROAD
FILES OP 15 028274, ZA 15
028274 & SU 15 028274 (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)
Report
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Kimberville Capital Inc., Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning
By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-040016,
North of Highway 7 and east of Cornell Centre Boulevard, Files OP 15 028274, ZA
15 028274 & SU 15 028274 ”, be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to hold a
Public Meeting to consider the proposed applications by Kimberville Capital
Inc. for an Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and Redline
Revision to a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. ADDITION OF A PROPERTY
TO THE MARKHAM REGISTER OF
PROPERTY OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
VALUE OR INTEREST
9048 YORK DURHAM LINE (16.11.3)
Report
A Committee Member asked
who the current owner of 9048 York Durham Line is. Jim Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services, advised that 9048 York Durham Line is
currently owned by Infrastructure Ontario.
It was requested that a
memorandum be prepared providing a list and map of heritage properties located
in the future Rouge National Urban Park including their ownership and heritage
status. It was requested that the memorandum be brought back to the Development
Services Committee prior to the summer break, if feasible.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report entitled “Addition of a Property to the
Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 9048
York-Durham Line ”, dated May 9, 2016, be received; and,
2) That Council endorse the inclusion of the property at 9048
York-Durham Line (which has been reviewed by Heritage Markham, the City’s
municipal heritage committee) on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY
GRANT APPLICATIONS - 2016
(16.11)
Report
A Committee Member asked
who currently owns 7050 York Durham Line and suggested that the property owner
may need a grant greater than $5K to restore the property. Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage
Planning, advised that the Mennonite Church is the current owner of the
property and that $5K is the maximum heritage grant provided under City’s grant
program. The grant is for the replication of the wooden windows and exterior
doors.
Moved Regional Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report entitled “Designated
Heritage Property Grant Applications -2016” dated May 9, 2016, be received;
and,
2) That Designated Heritage Property
Grants for 2016 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties,
totaling $21,792.96, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility
requirements of the program;
1. 6 David Gohn
Circle Markham Heritage Estates-$3,169.55 for the replication of wooden
shutters and painting of exterior woodwork;
2. 7050 York
Durham Line, Markham-$5,000.00 for the replication of the wooden windows and
exterior doors;
3. 10 Centre
Street, Markham Village-$5,000.00 for the replication of the historic wooden
windows on the second storey portion of the heritage building in residential
use;
4. 26 John
Street, Thornhill-$3,623.41 for the replication of the historic wooden windows
on the second storey;
5. 131 Main
Street Unionville-$5,000.00 for the repair and water-proofing of the southern
stone foundation wall; and,
3) That the grants be funded through the
Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account 620-101-5699-16003 ($30,000.00
available for 2016); and,
4) That any grant monies allocated to the
2016 Program that are not utilized be returned to the Heritage Loan Fund
Reserve as per Council policy (87-2800-125); and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2016 (16.11)
Report
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement
Grant Program for 2016”, dated May 9, 2016, be received; and,
2) That the identified applications for the Commercial
Façade Improvement Grant Program be
approved, provided that the applicants comply with the eligibility requirements
of the program; and,
3) That 10 Centre Street Markham Village receive up to $12,500.00 of grant assistance
from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program; and,
4) That 79 Main Street North Markham Village receive up to
$12,500.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant
Program; and,
5) That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a
Façade Easement Agreements with the owners of 10 Centre Street and 79 Main Street
North for any grant amount exceeding $5,000.00 (required for grant assistance
over $5,000.00); and,
6) That the grants be funded from the Heritage Façade
Improvement Program Account 620-101-5699-16006 which has a budget of $25,000.00
for the year 2016; and further,
7) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. MEMORANDUM
REVOCATION OF MINISTER’S
ZONING ORDER (MZO)
ONTARIO REGULATION 104/72
(AIRPORT FREEZE)
ON LANDS GENERALLY LOCATED
WEST OF HIGHWAY 48
SOUTH OF 19TH
AVENUE, EAST OF KENNEDY ROAD
AND NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
DRIVE
ZA 12 126313 (10.5)
Report
The Committee inquired if
the revocation of the freeze on the lands south of 19th Avenue, east
of Kennedy Road, will affect the proposed Pickering Airport or the Markham Airport. It also inquired if the Markham Airport was
consulted on the matter and how much land will be opening up from the freeze
being revoked.
Jim Baird, Commissioner
of Development Services, provided an overview of why the freeze on the lands is
being revoked, explaining that the action will have no direct impact on the future
Pickering Airport or on the Markham Airport.
In the future, if the land is opened up for development there could be
some zoning restriction due to the airports. Furthermore, the land could only
be developed for usages permitted under both the Region’s and the City’s
official plans. The land is about 4,000
acres in size, of which 1,000 acres is located within the future urban area. The
notice regarding the revocation of the freeze on the lands would have been
provided by the Province.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the memorandum entitled,
“MEMORANDUM: Revocation of Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Ontario Regulation
104/72 (Airport Freeze), on lands generally located west of Highway 48, south of
19th Avenue, east of Kennedy Road and north of Major Mackenzie Drive”
be received.
CARRIED
10. PRELIMINARY REPORT
4031 16TH AVENUE
(UNIONVILLE) INC.
(LIVANTE DEVELOPMENTS)
4031 16TH AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
TO
PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS. OP/ZA/SU 16 133028
(10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)
Report
The Committee requested that the public meeting on the subject
applications be held a minimum of one week after the report is brought forward
to the Development Services Committee to provide residents with adequate time
to prepare for the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Heath
1) That the letter from Paul Tsang and
Rebecca Kwok dated April 25, 2016, be received.
2) That the staff report dated May 9, 2016,
titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 4031 16th Avenue (Unionville) Inc.
(Livante developments), 4031 16th Avenue, Applications for Official
Plan and zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit a
residential development, File Nos. OP/ZA/SU 16 133028,” be received; and,
3) That staff be directed to continue
discussions with the applicant and the TRCA to address the issues outlined in
the staff report; and,
4) That staff be authorized to schedule a
Public Meeting to consider the subject applications following the discussions
with the applicant and the TRCA and following receipt of confirmation from the
applicant of the plan they intend to present at the public meeting; and,
5) That the public meeting on the subject
applications be held a least one week after the report on the matter is brought
back to the Development Services Committee meeting; and further,
6) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Moved Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional Nirmala
Armstrong
That the Committee approve the following changes to the agenda:
·
That item No. 16 be dealt with after item No. 10.; and,
·
That item No. 11 be dealt with after item No. 15.
CARRIED
11. YORK REGION GROWTH SCENARIOS TO 2041
– REPORT ON PUBLIC CONSULTATION (10.0)
Report
This agenda item was dealt with after item 15.
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer, requested on behalf of the Mayor, that the item “York
Region Growth Scenarios to 2041 – Report on Public Consultation” be deferred
due to a significant Provincial announcement being made tomorrow on growth.
It was suggested that a
Special Development Services Committee Meeting be held after next week’s
General Committee meeting to discuss the item. Staff agreed to have a special
meeting next week if required, but suggested that the Provincial announcement
could change both the Region’s and the City’s timelines on the project.
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
1) That the report entitled “York Region
Growth Scenarios to 2041 – Report on Public Consultation” dated May 9, 2016 be deferred.
CARRIED
12. REVISION TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 37
BENEFITS (10.0)
Report
Biju Karumanchery,
Director of Planning and Urban Design explained that the Guidelines for
Implementation of Section 37 Benefits is being amended to permit staff to legally
collect Section 37 contributions for public art for developments under four
stories in height.
Councillor Karen Rea requested
a meeting with staff to get more information on the change.
Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
**
1) That the report entitled “Revision to
the Guidelines for the Implementation of Section 37 Benefits” be received; and,
2) That the Guidelines for the Implementation
of Section 37 Benefits be amended to allow for the collection of Section 37
contributions through the approval of developments under four storeys in
height, for the sole purpose of funding public art; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on May 17 to refer this matter.
“That the recommendation
titled “Revision to the Guidelines for the Implementation of Section 37
Benefits” be referred back to the May 24, 2016 Development Services Committee
meeting for further information and discussion.”
13. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
189 BULLOCK LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT RETAIL STORES,
RESTAURANTS AND
A COMMERCIAL SELF STORAGE
WAREHOUSE FACILITY
AT 189 BULLOCK DRIVE
FILE ZA 14-135226 (10.5)
Report
The Committee discussed
deferring the item to the next Development Services Committee meeting due to
concerns with parking, traffic congestion, and the number of proposed
restaurant units. After some discussion,
Committee decided that the applicant adequately addressed these same concerns
from the Statutory Public Meeting by reducing the number of proposed restaurant
units by adding retail units.
A Committee Member
suggested that commercial self storage was not an appropriate property usage
for the location and suggested that the parking standards should be based on
the capacity of a unit rather than on the square footage.
The Applicant provided a
deputation suggesting that the Development Services Committee approve the
zoning by-law and that any design concerns be addressed with City through the
Site Plan approval process. She noted
that a traffic study was conducted by Cole Engineering to determine how much
parking will be required for the development. A picture of the proposed plans
for the property was displayed to the Committee.
Committee endorsed
approval of a Zoning By-law which included minor revisions based on feedback
from Loblaw Properties Limited, an adjacent property owner. The changes included the following, which
were also acceptable to the applicant Joanne Barnett of 189 Bullock Partnership
Limited:
a) Maximum combined Gross
Floor Area of all Retail stores and Restaurants
– 2600 m2.
b)
Maximum combined Total Leasable Floor Area of all Retail Stores and Restaurants,
where Restaurants occupy any portion of the premises – 2096 m2
c)
Maximum combined Total Leasable Floor Area of all Restaurants – 1048 m2
Committee also requested
that the Site Plan be brought back to Development Services Committee, and that
the applicant work with interested Members of Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Heath
Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
1) That the report titled “Recommendation
Report, 189
Bullock Limited Partnership, Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail stores, restaurants
and a commercial self storage warehouse facility at 189 Bullock Drive, File ZA
14-135226; dated May 9, 2016, be received; and,
2) That the letter dated May 6, 2016 from Harry Froussios, Senior
Associate, Zelinka Priamo LTD be received; and,
3) That the record of the Public Meeting
held on April 21, 2015, regarding the application for approval of the Zoning
By-law Amendment to
permit retail stores, restaurants and a commercial self storage warehouse
facility at 189 Bullock Drive, be received; and,
4) That the Zoning By-law Amendment
application submitted by 189 Bullock Limited Partnership, to permit retail
stores, restaurants and a commercial self storage warehouse facility at 189
Bullock Drive, be approved and that a revised
draft by-law, that includes additional
provisions requested by Harry Froussios of Zelinka Priamo Ltd. in the letter
dated May 6, 2016, be finalized and enacted without further notice;
and,
5) That the site plan for 189 Bullock
Drive be brought back to a future DCS for its approval; and,
6) That
the applicant work with Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Don Hamilton, and the
Deputy Mayor on the Site Plan; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution
CARRIED
14. INFORMATION REPORT
NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW PROJECT
– OPTIONS FOR UPDATING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
AND OBTAINING THEIR FEEDBACK
DURING PHASE 3A
(REVIEW OF POTENTIAL NEW
ZONING AND LICENSING
REGULATIONS FOR ROOMING
HOUSES, SECOND SUITES
& SHORT-TERM RENTAL
ACCOMMODATIONS)
PR 13 128340 (10.5)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner
of Development Services advised that Council has asked staff to address rooming houses,
second suites, and short-term rental accommodations.
A brief background on the
matter was provided. The last major
review of second suites was done in 2009.
At this time, Council decided not to permit second suites in Markham. Currently,
there is a need for the City to have consistent regulations on these matters,
for example, in most of Markham rooming houses are not permitted, but in some
of the older areas it is permitted.
The Committee discussed whether
regulations for rooming houses, second suites, and short-term rental
accommodations should be dealt with at the Development Services Committee or at
a Sub-Committee to be established. After
some discussion, the Committee agreed to establish a Sub-Committee to address
the matter. The Sub-Committee should
continue to meet over the summer so that an update can be provided in the early
fall. The composition of the Sub-Committee was deferred to Council.
Councillor Logan
Kanapathi requested a list of grandfathered second suites that exist in Markham.
He also suggested that the fee to apply
for a zoning amendment and minor variance to have a second suite in Markham be
reduced if second suites remain unpermitted.
A Committee Member asked
if a building permit is required to add a second entrance to a basement, or to
build a deck. Staff advised that a
building permit is required for any structural change to a property, including
adding a second entrance to a basement, or to build a deck. Residents applying
for a building permit to add a second entrance to a basement will be asked why
they are adding the entrance prior to the permit being issued. A second entrance to a basement is not
required for a dwelling to have separate living quarters.
Alena Gotz, Aileen
Willowbrook Ratepayer Association made a deputation on second suites. She asked
about the history of second suites in Markham and why the issue is
resurfacing. She also asked if the City
must comply with the Provincial directive to support second suites. Councillor Valerie Burke and Regional Councillor
Armstrong will meet with Alena Gotz to discuss the matter.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Heath
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the memo entitled, “REPORT: New
Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project – Options for updating Development Services
Committee (DSC) and obtaining their feedback during Phase 3a (Review of
potential new zoning and licensing regulations for rooming houses, second
suites & short-term rental accommodations) be received; and,
2)** That a Sub-Committee be
established and that it report back at a Development Services Committee meeting
every 6 weeks when possible; and further,
3)** That staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on May 17 to delete Clauses 2 and 3, and to
direct staff as follows:
“Council directed that
Staff schedule Special Development Services Committee meetings to consider the
New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project with respect to rooming houses, second
suites & short-term rental accommodations.”
15. GLYNNWOOD TRIBUTARY
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA)
STUDY (5.7)
Report
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, provided an overview of why a new
relief storm sewer from the Thornhill Community Centre to Glynwood Pond is
required to avoid flooding in the area.
The Committee asked if the relief sewer is included under the West
Thornhill Stormwater Flood Control Implementation Strategy. Staff advised that they are investigating the
possibility of adding the relief sewer to the program, but it is not currently
included under the program.
Councillor Burke asked to meet with staff to discuss ways to improve the
water quality of Glynnwood Pond. Staff advised that the pond was recently
acquired by the City of Markham, which allows the City to do more sediment
clean-up at the pond, but there are limitations to what the City can do to
improve the water quality downstream of the pond.
A Committee Member suggested that permeable pavement be used in the
Thornhill Community Centre parking area to reduce storm runoff.
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the report entitled
“Glynnwood Tributary - Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study”, be received; and,
2) That the preferred
alternative for a relief storm sewer from the Thornhill Community Centre to the
Glynnwood pond, to alleviate flooding in the area as outlined in this report be
endorsed; and,
3) That staff be authorized
to file the Environmental Study Report in accordance with the Class
Environmental Assessment Act; and,
4) That subject to Class EA
approval, staff be authorized to proceed with Phase 1 - detailed design of the
new storm sewer west of Bayview Ave to relieve flooding in the Glynnwood
property; and,
5) That staff be directed
to report back to Council on property acquisition, funding and negotiations
with Glynnwood Retirement Residence and Shouldice Hospital for the acquisition
of certain lands / easement and construction required for the new storm sewer;
and further,
6) That staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. SMART COMMUTE - MARKHAM, RICHMOND HILL
2016 BUSINESS PLAN (5.10)
Presentation
This item was dealt with after item 10.
Flo McLellan, Program
Director, Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill Transportation Management
Association (TMA) was in attendance to provide a presentation on the matter.
Moved by Regional Councillor Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
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 2016 Business Plan”, at the May 9 , 2016 Development Services
Committee, be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized
to issue a purchase order to Smart Commute – Markham,
Richmond Hill in the amount of $75,000; and,
3) That the Regional
Municipality of York, the Town of Richmond Hill and Smart Commute – Markham,
Richmond Hill be advised accordingly; and further,
4) That staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS
INDIA TRIP (10.16)
Councillor Karen Rea
asked that the itemized budget for the India trip be added to the next
Development Services Committee agenda and suggested that the City be prudent
with respect hotel costs on business development missions.
18. NEW BUSINESS
PARKING STANDARDS (10.5)
Councillor Karen Rea
asked that the parking standards be reviewed as part of the comprehensive
zoning by-law review, suggesting that the capacity of the building or unit be
considered when determining the parking standards for a development.
19. NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED RAVINA CONDOMINIUM
COMPLEX (10.6)
Councillor Karen Rea
expressed her concerns regarding the proposed Ravina Condominium development to
be located at 46 Main Street Markham. Some of the concerns included: 1) that
the Site Plan was approved in 1999; 2) that the driveway will not be wide
enough for vehicular traffic; 3) that there is no place for the
construction workers to park; and 4) the location of the street light in
relation to the driveway.
Jim Baird, Commissioner
of Development Services suggested that the Ward Councillor and staff meet with
the property owner to discuss some of the issues, as the site plan has already
been approved.
Staff were requested to
prepare a memorandum with the background of the Ravina Condominium Development
and report back at a future Development Services Committee meeting.
20. NEW BUSINESS
81 BARRINGTON CRESCENT (10.12)
Councillor Alex Chiu
inquired why the property owner of 81 Barrington Crescent was permitted to
submit an application to the Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance to
permit a second dwelling unit, as the owner has been charged with using the
house as a rooming and boarding house.
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor suggested that a trial judge will
sometimes delay a case to provide the property owner with the opportunity to
legalize the illegal activity, noting she was not aware if any charges had been
laid in this matter.
The Committee requested
that the Committee of Adjustment Agendas be circulated to Councillors on a go
forward basis.
21. NEW BUSINESS
ELECTRIC SIGN STRATEGY (2.16)
Councillor Burke inquired
when staff will report back on the strategy for electric signs, as electric
signs are being installed all over the City.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services advised that a
consultant has been hired to undertake the study. Public consultation on the matter will
commence in September 2016.
Staff were asked to
investigate the possibility of removing the electric sign on the Markham side
of Yonge street, as it is not in character with Markham’s vision for Yonge
Street. Concern was expressed in regards
to the light pollution these signs were creating.
22. NEW BUSINESS
COUNCILLOR’S NEWSLETTER (12.2.6)
Regional Councillor
Nirmala Armstrong advised that that there was information in a Councillor’s
newsletter that she was not in agreement with.
23. NEW BUSINESS
FORT MCMURRAY (12.2.6)
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath requested
that staff provide ideas with respect to how Markham can assist Fort McMurray at
Monday’s General Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee
meeting adjourned at 11:54 AM.
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