Development Services Committee Minutes
April 25, 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
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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
Alain Cachola, Sr. Manager,
Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Sally
Campbell, Manager, East District
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Marija Ilic, Senior Manager, Special
Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Alice Lam, Manager, Infrastructure
& Capital Projects
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair for
Transportation items, Nos. 9, 10, 11.
The Committee recessed from 12:35 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.
Students from Roy Crosby School sat in on the meeting
and were welcomed by the Committee.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 8, CIM Global Development LP, by nature of having a business
in close proximity to the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
1. PRESENTATION
OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
City of Markham Staff:
Robert Hincks, Supervisor, Operations,
Parks, Operations, 30 years
Warren Watson, Special Project
Coordinator, Recreation Services, 30 years
Judie Ellsmere-Poole, Customer Service
Representative, Recreation Services, 25 years
Terry Fowler, Parks Labourer/Driver,
Operations, 25 years
Andrea Beneteau, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Nick Katsoulis, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
Jason Best, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services,
20 years
Donald Maich, Captain, Fire &
Emergency Services, 20 years
James Pink, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 20 years
Christopher Lane, 1st Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years
Janice Carroll, Community Manager West,
Recreation Services, 20 years
Robert Tadmore, Coordinator, Geomatics/GIS
Advocate, Planning & Urban Design, 20 years
Miranda Miluzzi, Manager, Tax & Cash
Management, Financial Services, 15 years
Robert West, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 15 years
Keith Woodcock, 1st Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Karen Harvey, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 10 years
Bradley Lamport, 1st Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Victor Chen, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire
& Emergency Services, 10 years
Timothy Johnson, 1st Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Martin Matthiessen, 1st Class Firefighter,
Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Adam Grant, Chief Fire Prevention Officer,
Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Jason Scovell, Senior Fire Prevention
Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years
Bradley Roberts, Supervisor, Building
Standards, 10 years
Huyen Hare, Senior Business Development
Officer, Economic Development, 10 years
Lauren MacDonald, Alarm Room Operator,
Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Yurong Duan, IMS Analyst, Environmental
Services, 5 years
Cris Edward Guinto Migue, Working
Supervisor, Recreation Services, 5 years
Edmond Mo, Administrative Services Clerk,
Legislative Services, 5 years
Trimbee Simon, Arborist, Operations, 5
years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 11, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
The Committee noted that item # 13 requesting wraps on
utility boxes, includes Powerstream and Bell, as well as Rogers.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 11, 2016, be
confirmed, as amended.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 12, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held April 12, 2016, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 13, 2016 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held April 13, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
5. INFORMATION REPORT
2016 FIRST QUARTER UPDATE OF
THE
STREET AND PARK NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report titled
‘Information Report 2016 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
6. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 2016 TO MARCH 25,
2016 (10.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications for the period of January 1, 2016 to March 25,
2016” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the
approval route outlined in the report; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
YANLI ZHANG, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF
TWO (2) SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLINGS AT
344 STEELES AVENUE EAST
FILE NO. ZA 14 117680 (10.5)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services introduced this matter to facilitate a lot severance
fronting onto Steeles Avenue. The Committee noted a correction to the address
in Clause 2.
Moved by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Yanli Zhang,
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of two (2) single detached
dwellings at 344 Steeles Avenue East, File No. ZA 14 117680” dated April 25,
2016, be received; and,
2) That the application submitted by Yanli Zhang, to amend
Zoning By-law 1767, as amended, to permit two (2) single detached dwellings at 344 Steeles Avenue East be approved; and,
3) That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 1767, as amended,
attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and forwarded to Council for approval
and enacted without further notice; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
CIM GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LP
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO ALLOW
TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
AND FUTURE COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
AT 9900 MARKHAM ROAD, 5899
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND THE ABUTTING PROPERTY TO THE
EAST
FILE NOS: SU/ZA 14 130863
(10.7, 10.5)
Report
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong disclosed an interest with
respect to Item # 8, CIM Global Development LP, by nature of having a business
in close proximity to the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services explained the proposal by CIM Global Developments LP.
David Johnston, architect for
the applicant, gave a presentation to provide details of the proposal,
displaying site plans and elevations. The Committee reviewed the parking areas,
the road network, two access points, the price range and condo fees, the
heritage house, the greenway space, and area parklands. It was suggested that
more amenity space be provided by consolidating the mailboxes into one area,
and that the open space area be relocated away from the visitor parking area,
for safety. Discussions included the treatment of the watercourse, with TRCA
approval. The Traffic Study has been submitted and reviewed.
Site Plan approval was
previously delegated to staff. Deputy Mayor Jack Heath requested more
information about the environmental issues, landscaping, a connected walkway to
the adjacent development, and access to the open area at the north-west corner
and to the watercourse. Staff will meet with the Deputy Mayor on site.
Moved by: Councillor Amanda
Collucci
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the staff report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CIM
Global Development LP, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications to allow townhouse development and future commercial development
at 9900 Markham Road, 5899 Major Mackenzie Drive and the abutting property to
the east, File Nos: SU/ZA 14 130863”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 21st,
2015 relating to the applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning
By-law Amendment submitted by CIM Global Development LP for 9900 Markham Road,
5899 Major Mackenzie Drive and the abutting property to the east, be received;
and,
3) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 14 130863)
submitted by CIM Global Development LP to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended, be approved and that the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM- 14014 (SU 14 130863) be
approved subject to the conditions of draft approval set out in Appendix ‘B’ of
this report; and,
5) That Council grant servicing allocation for 195 townhouse
units; and,
6) That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision
19TM-14014 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 further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. 407 TRANSITWAY (KENNEDY ROAD TO BROCK
ROAD)
TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT
PROCESS (5.10)
Presentation Report
Graham DeRose of the Ministry of
Transportation and his team, and Khaled El-Dalati, Vice President, Parsons gave
a presentation on this matter. The presentation gave an outline of the
description and objections of the 407 Transitway; project schedule;
consultation program; forecasted ridership; evaluation of alternatives and the
preferred alternative; station layouts; Environmental Assessment approach,
studies and findings; and, implementation.
The Committee discussed: the
ridership forecasts; transitway service concepts with respect to nodes and
connections; rapid transit technology; sustainability and accessibility
considerations in the design, releasing surplus lands once the concept plans
are adopted; the potential for a station at the York-Durham line; advancing the
GO commuter service on the Havelock Line; the Woodbine-Kennedy corridor; rail
electrification; challenges for some of the proposed stations and impacts on
neighbourhoods and local traffic; pedestrian safety; high-speed trains; transit
oriented development; protecting for 4-way ramps at 407 interchanges; including
any costs for completing residential roads in Legacy as a result of the 9th
Line station; and, resolving the alignment for the Markham District Energy
property, and the importance of the McCowan station. It was noted that concerns
regarding local traffic, identified by Legacy residents at the public meeting,
have been addressed by the consultants.
Concern was expressed for the
environmental impacts, and the consultants were urged to use updated
sustainability measures, particularly for the glass facades of the station
concept drawings, treatment of storm water run-off from extensive parking lots,
and protection of wildlife.
The lengthy time frame of 20
years for completion of this important project was considered, and it was
suggested that the province be requested to accelerate the program to a 10-15
year time frame, and to consider public-private partnerships and any other
funding opportunities.
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
requested copies of other EA’s for the system, and requested the estimated cost
of construction across to Brock Road, for a comprehensive understanding of the
system. It was suggested that the proposed train station be located at the east
end of the line to avoid expensive land costs, that spur lines and parking
structures be considered, and that a station be added at Bayview Avenue.
Further discussions included
the consultation process with the City liaison and the public. The project is
conceptual at this stage, and a final presentations and staff report will be
provided in the fall. Interested Council members are invited to meet with staff
prior to the next presentation. The Committee requested that Notice of the next
Public Information Centre be provided to Council, as well as to residents
between McCowan Road and Markham Road.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the April 25, 2016 presentation by
the Ministry of Transportation entitled “407 Transitway (Kennedy Road to Brock
Road) Transit Project Assessment Process”, be received; and,
2) That the following
resolution be referred to Council on May 3, 2016:
1) That the
407 Transitway (Kennedy Road to Brock Road) Environmental Project Report be
received with the following revisions / conditions:
a)
That the 407 Transitway
alignment at Kennedy Road be revised, if applicable, upon finalization of
Markham Centre Mobility Hub Study and the amendment of the 407 Transitway
alignment west of Kennedy Road,
b)
That the Ministry of
Transportation provide for an additional future station at McCowan Road, and include the preliminary design of the station as part of the EA,
c)
That
the Ministry of Transportation work with the City to restrict vehicular
access to the Ninth Line Station through the residential neighbourhoods and
resolve any traffic issues resulting from the station access from Old Ninth
Line,
d)
Mitigation of noise and
other possible impacts to abutting residential properties at the Ninth Line
Station,
e)
That the Ministry of
Transportation relocate the Donald Cousens Parkway Station on the east side of
Reesor Road, adjacent to the future GO service on the Havelock Subdivision rail
line,
f)
That
the Ministry of Transportation address traffic impact due to station location
on Markham Road,
g) That leading edge sustainable measures be
implemented to address stormwater, energy conservation, protection of wildlife
corridors and bird friendly guidelines,
h)
That
special consideration be demonstrated regarding accessible design for people
with disabilities,
i)
That
in the event an ossuary is discovered, that signage be installed to highlight
the aboriginal history and culture,
j)
That the Province and Metrolinx
be requested to accelerate the program to a 10-15 year time frame, and to
consider public-private partnerships and other opportunities to fund the
acceleration,
k)
That high-speed trains be
considered in addition to the light rail transit,
l) That GO Rail commuter
service be advanced on the CP Havelock line,
m) That the interchange ramps
for all directions on the 407 ETR be protected,
n) That the completion of
residential roads in Legacy as a result of the 9th Line station be
included in the 407 Transitway project,
o)
That estimated costing of the
project be provided; and,
2) That the
Ministry of Transportation be requested to review the detailed station and
station access design for all stations with City and Regional staff; and,
3) That
staff report back at the detailed design stage with further details related to
access requirements, financial implications, potential partnership
arrangements, transit oriented development opportunities, and any required
agreements between Stakeholders; and,
4) That the Ministry of Transportation provide a crossing and
alternative alignment for the Rouge Valley Trail Multi-Use Path between Rouge
Valley and Ninth Line at the Ministry’s cost, when the 407 Transitway is
constructed; and,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution; and,
6) That staff report back to Committee in fall 2016 prior to the Ministry
of Transportation finalizing their Transit Project Assessment Process study on
the final study recommendations and Markham’s comments; and further,
7) That the
Minister of Transportation, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change,
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, Regional Municipality of York be advised
accordingly.
CARRIED
10. METROLINX STATION ANALYSIS
– STOUFFVILLE GO LINE (5.10)
Report
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering,
introduced this report to update Council on Metrolinx’s station analysis for
the Regional Express Rail (RER) service and to seek Council endorsement on two
proposed new stations at Denison Street and Major Mackenzie Drive East. The plans are conceptual at this
stage, and final site details will be presented at a future meeting.
The Committee commented on
sustainability design features and the location of the Major Mackenzie Drive
station.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the report entitled “Metrolinx Station Analysis –
Stouffville GO Line” dated April 25, 2016 be received; and,
2) That the letters from The Remington Group Inc. dated April
5, 2016 and Milliken Landowners Group dated April 6, 2016 be received; and,
3) That Markham Council endorse two new GO Station locations,
at Denison Street and Major Mackenzie Drive East, on the Stouffville Line as
part of the Regional Express Rail (RER) service study; and,
4) That Metrolinx be requested to incorporate Markham Council’s
station location request and provide an update of the RER service planning
progress status to Markham Development Services Committee; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. DRAFT INFILL SIDEWALK POLICY (5.18)
Presentation
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineer, gave a presentation entitled “Draft Infill Sidewalk Policy” seeking
input from the Committee. The presentation included background information on
significant challenges, and financial (capital and operating) costs. Options
for collector and local roads, and a draft procedure for future approvals, were
outlined. A final report will be presented later in the year.
Discussions included the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, health and safety
considerations, funding sources, Local Improvements, and support/opposition to
sidewalks by the public. Staff will work closely with the Ward Councillor and
Regional Councillors on any proposed sidewalk installations and the policy. The
Committee requested that a map of priority sidewalk installation locations be
provided.
Moved by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
That the presentation provided
by Alan Brown, Director of Engineering entitled "Draft Infill Sidewalk
Policy" be received; and,
That the Ward Councillor
and Regional Councillors be consulted on the policy and any proposed sidewalk
installations.
CARRIED
12. NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNICATING WITH YORK REGION
ON TRANSPORTATION ISSUES (5.10)
The Committee and staff discussed protocols for
bringing transportation-related issues to the attention of the Region. Staff
recommend going through Markham’s Engineering Department to ensure it is
properly directed.
Staff are working with the Region on developing a new
communication program, and will update the Committee when it is finalized.
13. IN-CAMERA MATTER
NEW BUSINESS (8.0)
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal
Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to
discuss the following confidential matters:
(1) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO
SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE
(LIABILITY) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the Development Services Committee rise and
report from the in-camera session at 2:41 PM.
CARRIED
The following
in-camera items were approved by Development Services Committee as follows:
(1) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO
SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE
(LIABILITY) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
That the Development Services Committee receive for information.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 2:41 PM.
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