FEBRUARY
1, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 4
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. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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John Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community Services
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
George Duncan, Heritage Planner
Anna Henriques, Planner II
Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee
Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. in the Canada Room with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor
Don Hamilton assumed the Chair for Item # 12, New Business – Markham Live.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None Declared
1. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Karen Boniface, Technical Coordinator,
Operations, 30 years
Alex Chiu, Councillor Ward 8, Mayor &
Council, 25 years
Ron Lepage, Technician, Markham Theatre,
Culture, 20 years
Fery Vaghei, Administrative Clerk, Fire
Services, Fire & Emergency Services, 15 years
Shawn Erion, Arborist, Operations, 10
years
Michael Larbi, Asset Management
Technician, Asset Management, 10 years
Karen Lin, Building Inspector II, Building
Standards, 10 years
Rachel Shumski, Gardener, Operations, 10 years
Paul Wealleans, Director, Revenues,
Financial Services, 10 years
Kimberly Heaslip, Operations Clerk,
Operations, 5 years
Todd Hill, Operations Working Supervisor,
Operations, 5 years
Veronica Siu, Senior Business Analyst,
Financial Services, 5 years
Bill Stamatopoulos, Truck Driver,
Operations, 5 years
Jane Taylor, Manager of Human Resources,
Human Resources, 5 years
Winson To, Mechanical Plans Examiner,
Building Standards, 5 years
John Wong, Technology Support Specialist
1, Information Technology Services, 5 years
Ida Wong, Contact Centre Representative,
Contact Centre, 5 years
Jason Britton, Gardener, Operations, 3
years
Marina Haufschild, Senior Planner, Urban
Design, Planning & Urban Design, 3 years
Andrew McNeilage, Administrative Services
Clerk, Mail, Clerk's, 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES1
- January 18,
2011, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
With respect to Item # 7, staff noted that a review
and discussion of the policies to name streets and parks will be coming
forward.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, January 18, 2011,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 12, 2011 (16.11)
Minutes
Councillor Valerie Burke
indicated urgency for Item # 7 respecting the Sheridan-Paterson House at 8303
Warden Avenue, advising that the building is deteriorating and subject to
vandalism. It was requested that prior to the building being boarded up, any
animals on the premises be humanely removed. Staff will pursue this matter with
the property owner and appropriate staff.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held January 12, 2011, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE WEEK 2011
PROCLAMATION
FEBRUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 27,
2011 (16.11)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the week of February 21-27, 2011
be proclaimed as Heritage Week in the Town of Markham; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, including the
community outreach measures outlined in the report.
CARRIED
5. REPORT ON INCOMING
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2,
2010 TO JANUARY 7, 2011 (10.0)
Report
Mrs. Marion Matthias addressed the Committee with
respect to the incoming application for a 23 storey building at 7089 Yonge
Street, by Frangian Holdings Ltd. Mrs. Matthias considered the proposal to be
premature without a transit system in place. A Committee member also expressed
concern for this application.
Staff responded that the application is incomplete and
preliminary at this stage. A thorough analysis and public consultation will be
part of the process.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1)
That the
deputation by Ms. Marion Matthias, with respect to concerns for the incoming
application for a 23-storey building at
7089 Yonge Street, by Frangian Holdings Ltd., be received; and,
2) That Committee receive the report
entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of “November
2, 2010 to January 7, 2011” and direct staff to process the applications in
accordance with the approval route outlined in the report; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. CASTAN AVENUE (AURELIO
FILICE)
PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND IMPLEMENTING SECONDARY
PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO
FACILITATE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
(6 SINGLES & 15
TOWNHOUSES) SOUTH OF CASTAN AVENUE
EAST OF HARRY COOK DRIVE,
WITHIN SOUTH UNIONVILLE
(SU 10 128366, OP 10 128364
& ZA 10 128365) (10.7, 10.4 & 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the staff report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Castan
Avenue (Aurelio Filice). Proposed Draft
Plan of Subdivision and implementing Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments to facilitate residential development (6 singles & 15
townhouses) south of Castan Avenue, east of Harry Cook Drive, within South
Unionville (SU 10 128366, OP 10 128364 & ZA 10 128365)” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing Secondary Plan
and Zoning by-law amendments (SU 10 128366, OP 10 128364 & ZA 10 128365)
submitted by Castan Avenue (Aurelio Filice); and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW
REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
(10.0 &16.0)
Memo
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, explained that the
Town’s Official Plan Review requires that a Special Council Meeting be held,
pursuant to Subsection 26 of the Planning Act. The meeting will be the launch
of the process, and will be followed by extensive public consultation and
Council discussions. Staff will bring forward process and technical reports in
February, 2011.
The Committee requested that emphasis be placed on Markham’s
initiatives to address urban sprawl, such as the Growth Plan, as identified in
recent Toronto Star articles.
1) That staff be authorized to proceed with notice and
scheduling for a Special Meeting of Council on April 12, 2011 to commence
Markham’s Official Plan review, to be held pursuant to Subsection 26 of the
Planning Act; and,
2) That the Development Services Committee Public Meeting
scheduled for April 12, 2011 be cancelled and replaced with a Special Meeting
of Council; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO
DEVELOPMENT FEE AND BUILDING
FEE BY-LAWS (10.0)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
The Committee suggested that the new Urban Design Fee
be identified as a “review” instead of “approval”.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the Report titled “Proposed Amendments to Development
Fee and Building Fee By-laws”, Development Services Commission, dated February
1, 2011 be received; and,
2) That the proposed amendments be referred to a Public Meeting
of Development Services Committee, to be held on February 22, 2011; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. LAND USE STUDY
HUGHSON DRIVE, LUNAR CRESCENT
ANKARA COURT, POLARIS DRIVE
AND
ATHENS DRIVE (WEST END)
(SD 10 110091) (10.0)
Report Figures Appendix
A Appendix
B
Mr. Nick McDonald,
Principal, Meridian Planning Consultants gave a presentation on the
findings of the Land Use Study for the Hughson/Lunar/Ankara/Polaris/Athens area,
and provided an overview of the recommendations for amendments to Zoning By-laws
1507 and 221-81, as amended. One Public Meeting and two Community Information
Meetings with the local councillor have been held and the prevailing public
opinion agrees with the updated zoning being proposed.
Mr. McDonald described the timelines of the
neighbourhood: its creation in 1954; the recent Consent and Minor variance applications
at 10 Hughson Drive; the Town’s denial of the applications and implementation
of an Interim Control By-law to accommodate the Land Use Study; and the Ontario
Municipal Board’s approval of the applications for 10 Hughson Drive.
The current standards and character of the
neighbourhood were described, and the potential impacts of the new proposed
standards, as well as the impacts of lot creation, were illustrated. Comparisons
of the current and proposed building envelopes were also demonstrated. It was
suggested that there is a public interest in maintaining quality of place
through protection of neighbourhoods like this one.
Discussions included the interpretation of provincial polices
for intensification, and zoning issues relating to standards that are not
identified in the current zoning by-law, such as lot coverage and building
height. The recommendation is that lot creation not be permitted; however, land
owners still have the option of making an application to the Committee of
Adjustment for a severance, or to make minor changes to the standards on a case
by case basis.
The Committee questioned if the OMB decision sets a
precedent that other property owners may wish to follow. Staff advised that the
OMB decision was largely based on the fact that the severance application was
made prior to the Town imposing the Interim Control Bylaw and initiating the Land
Use Study, and that the Town had not established a position at that time. The
Committee indicated support for establishing the position of preserving the unique
character of this type of neighbourhood, as they are no longer being created.
Staff was requested to review and consider applying
any of the proposed standards that may be appropriate for 10 Hughson Dive, for
consistency. Any resulting changes to the By-law will be brought forward at
Council. The Interim Control By-law could be extended, if necessary.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That
correspondence from John Olaes with respect to the proposed by-law, be
received; and,
2)
That the
presentation by Mr. Nick
McDonald, Principal, Meridian Planning Consultants, regarding the Land Use
Study, be received; and,
3)
That the Staff report dated
February 1, 2011 entitled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Land Use Study, Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara
Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) (SD 10 110091),” be received;
and,
4)
That the Land Use Planning report
prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants for the Hughson/Lunar/Ankara Study
Area, Brown’s Corners be received; and,
5)
That the record of the Public
Meeting held on November 2, 2010, to
obtain comments on the proposed recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report
prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants, and proposed zoning by-law
amendments to By-laws 1507 and 221-81, as amended, implementing new zoning
standards for the study area, be received; and,
6)
That the Draft Zoning By-law amendments
to implement the recommendations of the Land Use Planning report prepared by
Meridian Planning Consultants be approved and the draft by-laws attached as
Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
7)
That Council confirms, as per
Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, that no further Public Notice is required;
and further,
8)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Note: On February 8, 2011, Council deferred this
matter to a future Development Services Committee meeting.
10. INFORMATION REPORT
PROPOSED SECONDARY SCHOOL
SITE EXCHANGE IN CORNELL
BETWEEN
PUBLIC AND CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BOARDS
AND THE POTENTIAL
ACCOMMODATION O
SOCCER FIELDS WITHIN THESE
SCHOOL SITES (10.0)
Report Attachment
Staff gave a brief outline of this proposal. The
Committee discussed the lack of outdoor soccer facilities and supported seeking
new opportunities through investigations by the Markham Centre Sub-committee.
Staff was requested to report back to the Committee on any progress.
Moved by: Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath
1) That the report dated February1, 2011, entitled “Information
Report, proposed secondary school site exchange in Cornell between Public and
Catholic school boards and the potential accommodation of soccer fields within
these school sites” be received; and,
2) That Staff be requested to
continue to work with York Region District School Board, the York Catholic
District School Board and Wykland Estates Inc. with regard to the location of
sports facilities within vacant school sites in Cornell and the potential
secondary school site exchange between the two school boards; and further,
3)
That the
Markham Sub-committee be requested to meet with the School Boards and
investigate the potential location of sports facilities within vacant school
sites in Cornell and the potential secondary school site exchange between the
two school boards.
CARRIED
11. SITE
PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION (SC 10 111677)
20 PETER STREET - MARKHAM
VILLAGE
EXTERIOR CLADDING (16.11)
Memo
Jan 27 Council
Extract Letter Nov
16 Memo Attachment
Nov
23 Memo
On January 25, 2011, the reconsideration of the subject matter was
referred to the Development Services Committee meeting this date.
The Committee received additional correspondence dated January 23, 2011
from Schell Lumber, advising on siding materials, and from Ron Waine, Markham
resident, dated January 31, 2011, offering compromise solutions.
Staff provided background information on this issue.
On November 23/24, 2010, Markham Council supported the Heritage Markham
Committee recommendation requiring the existing “V” joint and bead board
vertical siding to be retained and restored as the exterior cladding on the
dwelling. The owner has since obtained an analysis and opinion letter from
Fisher Environmental Ltd. stating concern with the amount and severity of mould
on samples taken from the ceiling, wall and wood, and recommending replacement
rather than remediation.
Mr. Kirk Tobias, applicant, gave an overview of his
work with Heritage staff and the Heritage Markham Committee in obtaining
approvals for renovations to 20 Peter Street. During construction, problems
with materials and mould were revealed, resulting in his request for an
amendment to the approval to allow replacement of the siding with a similar,
cost-efficient and low-maintenance material. He outlined the costs, delays, and
potential health issues involved, and provided samples of the existing and
proposed materials.
The Committee supported maintaining Heritage standards,
but recognized the health concerns. The location and extent of the mould and
possibility of remediation were discussed. Mr. Tobias stated that the mould was
caused by improper installation and 45-degree angle cuts in the siding. The certificate
of analysis states the most severe mould relates to the interior drywall of the
ceilings and walls and not in the wood siding. The drywall ceilings and wall
have already been removed.
In response to questions, Mr. Tobias advised that the
mould had not been discovered during the pre-purchase home inspection, and that
he had not approached Public Health regarding the mould issue.
It was noted that owning a heritage home has inherent
costs and responsibilities, and that grants may be available. Concern was
expressed for the precedent that may be set if approval was granted, although
it was stated that every application is considered on its own merits.
Discussions included the streetscape of Peter Street that contains other houses
with the same V-groove vertical tongue and groove wooden siding.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That
correspondence be received from Schell Lumber, dated January 23, 2011 in
support of the applicant’s request; and from Ron Waine, Markham resident, dated
January 31, 2011 offering compromise solutions; and,
2)
That the
deputation by Mr. Kirk Tobias, applicant, be received; and,
3)
That Council
consider the new technical information brought forth by the homeowner,
regarding mould analysis undertaken by an environmental site assessment and
audit professional; and further,
4)
That Council
grant the homeowner permission to remove the Bead Board siding, and to replace
it with the new V Board siding to match the V Board siding on the balance of
the heritage dwelling and the approved addition.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
12. MARKHAM INTERNATIONAL SPORTS TRAINING
ACADEMY (MISTA)
ESTABLISHEMENT OF MARKHAM LIVE
COMMITTEE (16.24)
Councillor Don Hamilton assumed the Chair for this
item.
Regional Councillor Jim Jones introduced new business at the consent of
the Committee. He outlined the potential of the Markham International Sports Training
Academy (MISTA) at Kennedy Road and Hwy 407, to be the cornerstone of Markham
Centre, and requested a working group be established to complete conceptual
drawings and conduct an analysis of the proposed Markham Live project. An
initial review would be presented to the Committee in a few weeks.
The Committee discussed funding opportunities, the
possible addition of a convention center and hotel, and the budget for the
review. Regional Councillor Jim Jones confirmed that work will be performed
using an RFP process. The primary objective is to obtain a proper assessment of
the costs, revenue potential, and viability.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
1)
That Council
authorize the establishment of an ad-hoc committee to complete conceptual
drawings of Markham Live and to conduct an analysis of the construction costs,
revenue potential, and viability; and,
2)
That the
Markham Live Committee report to Council through the Development Services
Committee; and further,
3)
That the
initial Chair of the Markham Live Committee be Regional Councillor Jim Jones,
and the Committee be comprised of Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don
Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor
Howard Shore, and Councillor Alex Chiu,
plus four members from the public (sporting community).
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.
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