Development Services Committee Minutes
February 12, 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
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Biju Karumanchery, Acting
Commissioner of Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Ron Blake, Acting Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Ronji Borooah, City Architect
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager,
Special Projects
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering
Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:08 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor
Alex Chiu assumed the Chair for Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship items, Nos.3.
Development Services Committee
recessed at 11:29 a.m. and reconvened at 11:44 a.m.
Development Services Committee
recessed at 1:22 p.m. and reconvened at 2:31 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 29, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Councillor Karen Rea and Councillor Don Hamilton
suggested that the following words “or a full recommendation report” be added
to the second clause relative to the Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. 4134 16th
Avenue. The City Solicitor reminded the
Committee that the recommendation report will not be made public, and suggested
that further discussions regarding this matter be dealt with in confidential
session. The Committee inquired if the
fourth Unionville Subcommittee meeting has been scheduled. Staff noted that
they are continuing to work with the applicant to resolve the various
issues/concerns raised at the previous subcommittee meetings and that the
fourth subcommittee meeting has not been scheduled.
The Committee suggested that an update be provided
during confidential session regarding the art sculpture of Charity.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held January 29, 2018, be
confirmed.
Carried
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- January 23, 2018 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held January 23, 2018, be
confirmed.
Carried
3. MARKHAM ECONOMIC ALLIANCE PROGRAM
AND TORONTO GLOBAL OVERVIEW
(10.16)
Presentation Report
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special
Projects addressed the Committee and summarized the details outlined in the
report.
Mr. Toby Lennox, CEO of Toronto Global delivered a PowerPoint
presentation entitled “Your Region for Business.”
The Committee discussed the following relative to the Toronto Global:
·
Funding partners that include: Regional
Municipalities of Halton, Durham and York; Cities of Toronto; Mississauga and
Brampton; Province of Ontario and Government of Canada
·
NAFTA and potential changes – any
impact on Toronto Global
·
Opportunities for collaborating on
international business missions
·
Importance of emphasizing in
future communications that Toronto Global works equally for all funding
partners in the Greater Toronto Area
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the report, Markham Economic Alliance Program and
Toronto Global Overview” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
4. YORK REGION RAPID TRANSIT CORPORATION
PROPOSED BUS TERMINAL –
CORNELL CENTRE
(File SC 16 109259) (10.6)
Presentation
Mary-Frances Turner, President YRRTC and Raj Mohabeer Design Chief, Infrastructure & Development
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed bus terminal –
Cornell Centre.
The Committee discussed and suggested the following
relative to the proposed bus terminal – Cornell Centre:
·
Number
of proposed routes
·
Routing
within the terminal site
·
Timing
future extension of Rustle Wood Avenue to Bur Oak Avenue
·
Pedestrian
access points coming from the west of the terminal – can there be more access
points?
·
Consider
planting larger mature trees
·
Consider
incorporating commuter parking area
·
Ensure
that future presentations highlight the bird friendly features that are
incorporated into the design
·
Potential
for a future overbuild
·
Consider
including individuals with disabilities in future renderings
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That the presentation by Mary-Frances Turner, President YRRTC and Raj
Mohabeer Design Chief, Infrastructure &
Development regarding the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation proposed bus
terminal – Cornell Centre be received.
Carried
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
PETITIONS
There were no petitions.
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
NOBLEE HOMES CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO AMEND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
TO
FACILITATE THE SEVERANCE AND
FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW
SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT 4671 14TH AVENUE
(WARD 8)
FILE NO. ZA 17 167005 (10.5)
Report
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment to amend development standards to facilitate the
severance and future construction of two new single-detached dwellings at 4671
14th Avenue, File No. ZA 17 167005” be received.
Carried
6. ELIGIBILITY OF REVEREND JENKINS HOUSE
FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM
HERITAGE ESTATES
11022 KENNEDY ROAD, WARDS 4
AND 6 (16.11)
Report
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled “Eligibility of Reverend
Jenkins House for Relocation to Markham Heritage Estates”, dated February 12,
2018, be received; and,
2) That notwithstanding the Markham Heritage Estates
Administrative Guidelines and the Markham Official Plan 2014 cultural heritage
policies, the Reverend Jenkins House be permitted to be disassembled and
replicated at Markham Heritage Estates, utilizing a new post and beam structure
provided that all salvageable exterior and interior elements from the original
structure are incorporated into the project
based on measured drawings of the existing house, to the satisfaction of
Heritage Section staff; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
7. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
10 DRYDEN COURT, MARKHAM
VILLAGE (16.11 & 10.13)
DP 17 181477
Report
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath requested that this item be
added to the confidential agenda for discussion that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege.
Moved
by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded
by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the staff report entitled “Request for
Demolition-Single Detached Dwelling, 10 Dryden Court, Markham Village,” dated
February 12, 2018, be received ; and,
2) That Council approve the proposed demolition request for the
existing single detached, non-heritage, dwelling at 10 Dryden Court located
within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, subject to the
proposed new infill dwelling conforming with policies and guidelines of the
Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan for new buildings and the
City’s Bird Friendly Guidelines; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
8. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
26 STATION STREET, MARKHAM
VILLAGE (16.11 & 10.13)
Report
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the staff report entitled “Request for
Demolition-Single Detached Dwelling, 26 Station Street, Markham Village,” dated
February 12, 2018, be received; and,
2) That Council deny the proposed demolition request of the
existing single detached heritage dwelling at 26 Station Street located within
the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
9. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
EVALUATION OF MARKHAM DESIGN
REVIEW PANEL PILOT PROJECT
(10.8)
Report
Ronji Borooah, City Architect
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Design Review Panel –
Evaluation of Pilot Project. Staff
pointed out that the panel only considers design schemes, and that building
heights, Official Plan Amendments and Zoning applications are not part of this
panel.
There was discussion regarding parcels
of land that do not require subdivision approval, only site plan approvals, and
that there is no legislation to prohibit the developer from advertising and/or
selling those units prior to having site plan endorsement. It was suggested that staff report back on
whether a policy or by-law can be developed to prohibit developers from
advertising and/or selling units prior to having received endorsement.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report titled “Evaluation of Markham Design Review
Panel Pilot Project” be received; and,
2) That Council authorize the permanent establishment of a
Markham Design Review Panel to act as an advisory body to assist City staff in
design matters during the development approval process of large and complex
higher density development in key locations in Regional Centres, Key
Development Areas, Local Centres and Corridors, and including higher density
development applications that may be identified in other locations by the
Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,
3) That Council authorize a maximum annual budget of $10,000,
to be included in the Planning and Urban Design Department Operating Budget for
the Design Review Panel, to be funded from development application fees; and
further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution
Carried
10. COMMUNITY HERITAGE ONTARIO
REQUEST TO HOST ONTARIO
HERITAGE CONFERENCE 2020
(16.11)
Report
Moved by Mayor
Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the staff report titled “Community Heritage Ontario,
Request to Host the Ontario Heritage Conference 2020”, dated February 12, 2018,
be received; and,
2) That the Director of Economic Growth, Culture and
Entrepreneurship be authorized to develop and submit a proposal to Community
Heritage Ontario to host the 2020 Ontario Heritage Conference; and,
3) That if Markham is awarded the 2020 Ontario Heritage
Conference, culture and economic development staff be authorized to create a
Local Organizing Committee consisting of municipal staff, Heritage Markham
members, individuals from local heritage groups and organizations and other
appropriate community stakeholders; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
11. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
WEMAT ONE LTD., BLOCK 1, PLAN 65M-2665
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, BETWEEN HIGHWAY 404
AND COMMERCE VALLEY DRIVE EAST, APPLICATION
FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO EXPAND THE
RANGE OF EMPLOYMENT USES PERMITTED, WARD 8
FILE NO. OP 13 113480 (10.3)
Report
There was discussion regarding the proposed convention
facility and/or live theatre.
The Committee suggested that staff review the size of
the proposed above ground parking area and additional built form as part of the
site plan application.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report dated February 12, 2018
entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Wemat One Ltd., Block 1, Plan 65M-2665, South side of Highway 7, between
Highway 404 and Commerce Valley Drive East, Application for Official Plan
Amendment to expand the range of employment uses permitted”, be received; and,
2) That the Official Plan Amendment
application submitted by Wemat One Ltd. to amend the 2014 Official Plan as
partially approved on Oct 30/15, May 26/16, Mar 10/17, April 21/17 and Nov
24/17 be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as
Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
12. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
– TRIMON MANAGEMENT INC. C/O DIGRAM
DEVELOPMENTS INC. SITE PLAN APPLICATION
TO PERMIT 3 MULTI-UNIT COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS ON THE WEST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE, NORTH OF JOHN STREET
FILE NO. SC 135026, WARD 8 (10.6)
Report
Biju Karumanchery, Acting Commissioner
of Development Services addressed the Committee and provided some opening
remarks.
The applicant presented proposed
renderings of the buildings and parking area.
The Committee suggested that the
following be considered:
·
Enhance the architectural designs
of the buildings fronting on Woodbine Avenue
·
Ensure measures are taken to manage
the storm water run off
·
Consideration be made to relocate
feral cats from the site
·
Every effort be made to preserve
as many of the mature trees on site
·
Investigate if a pedestrian access
can be included on the piece of land that runs out to John Street
There was discussion regarding the one
entrance/exit off of Woodbine. Staff
advised that there is a Regional requirement to have joint access with the
property to the south.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the
report titled “Recommendation Report, Trimon Management Inc. c/o Digram
Developments Inc., Site Plan Application to permit a multi-unit commercial
development at 7528, 7530 and 7550 Woodbine Avenue Ward 8, File No. SC 13
135026”, dated February 12, 2018, be received; and,
2) That the
presentation by the applicant regarding the proposed multi-unit commercial
development, be received; and,
3) That the
Site Plan application by Trimon Management Inc. c/o Digram Developments Inc. be
endorsed, in principle; and,
4) That site plan endorsement shall lapse after
a period of three (3) years from the date of Staff endorsement in the event
that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
MOTIONS
There were no motions.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motions.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
There was no new/other business.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
13. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal
Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to
discuss the following matters (2:31p.m.):
(1) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT
TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT
PURPOSE (6.0)
[Section 239 (2) (f)]
Development Services Committee received a verbal update.
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD – SIXTEENTH LAND HOLDINGS INC. 4134 16TH AVENUE (YORK
DOWNS GOLF COURSE) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Development Services
Committee received a verbal update.
(3) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT
PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE - 10
DRYDEN COURT (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (f)]
Development Services
Committee received a verbal update.
(4) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES
- November 13, 2017 and January 29, 2018 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)
(e) (e) (e) (e), (f) and (c)]
The November 13, 2017 and January 29, 2018 Development Services
Committee confidential meeting minutes were confirmed.
(5) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - November 13, 2017 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (f)]
The November 13, 2017 Special Development Services Committee
confidential meeting minutes were confirmed.
(6) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD – 2471330 ONTARIO INC. AND 2471331 ONTARIO INC. – 28 AND 30
SCIBERRAS ROAD (WARD 3) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Development Services Committee consented to place this item on a future
Council agenda for consideration.
(7) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD – ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD – 310 MAIN STREET NORTH (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Development Services Committee consented to place this item on a future
Council agenda for consideration.
Carried
Moved by
Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
That the
Development Services Committee rise from the confidential session 3:33 PM.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3:34 PM.
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