DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2002-04-09
Meeting No. 7
PART A and PART B
2:30 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
A. Taylor, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
V. Shuttleworth, Manager,
Development
R. Blake, Senior Project
Coordinator
J. Bosomworth, Senior Project
Coordinator
J. Clohecy, Senior Project
Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
D. Clark, Town Architect
M. Urquhart, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of
2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Councillor G. McKelvey in the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to
Item # 3, Angus Glen Development, Phase 5, by nature of his house abuts the
Angus Glen Secondary Plan, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Item
# 8, Thornhill Square Shopping Centre, by nature of his wife being a tenant at
the Thornhill Square Shopping Centre, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
1. ANGUS
GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
UPDATE ON PROVISION OF
SERVICES (10.7)
A Staff Memo entitled "Angus
Glen Community Centre Update on Provision of Services", dated April 9,
2002, was provided to the Committee.
Staff gave an update regarding the
provision of services for the Angus Glen Community Centre, advising the three
outstanding issues have been satisfied. A copy of a letter received from Mr.
Patrick O'Hanlon, President of Angus Glen Development Ltd. dated April 9, 2002,
was provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the April 9, 2002 memorandum
and presentation by Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, be received;
And that Angus Glen be requested
to proceed with the detailed design of sanitary and water services through the
West Village to meet their March 2003 servicing deadline for the Angus Glen
Community Centre;
And that Angus Glen be requested
to also proceed with the detailed design for the optional servicing route along
Major Mackenzie Drive concurrently with the design through the West Village
And that staff monitor the
progress of the design of both options and report back to Committee as
necessary.
2. EMERY INVESTMENTS LTD. -
PHASE 4
BUR OAK AVENUE AND MCCOWAN
ROAD
DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND ZONING
AMENDMENT FOR
19TM-01019 (SU.01-118737,
ZA.01-18736) (10.5, 10.7)
Staff provided an update regarding the proposal by Emery Investment Ltd.,
advising the Town is now satisfied that the red-line revisions as previously
recommended, are not required.
Committee noted concern regarding access and integration for adjacent
properties.
*RECOMMENDATION:
That the Record of Public Meeting held on February 19, 2002, regarding
the proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law for 19TM-01019, File Nos. SU.01-118737 and ZA.01-118736, submitted by Emery Investments
Ltd. - Phase 4, at the northwest corner of Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road, be
received;
And that the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01019 prepared by The
Planning Partnership, identified as Job Number 0110, Drawing ‘J’, be draft
approved subject to the conditions of draft approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to
the staff report dated April 9, 2002;
And that the application to amend zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be
approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to the staff
report dated April 9, 2002, be enacted with a Holding provision, without
further notice;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water
allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed
in a timely manner;
And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing
fee for the Phase 4 portion of the subdivision;
And that the registration of Phase 4 with respect to water supply be
subject to conditions listed in the staff report dated April 9, 2002.
And that the applicant modify the Bur Oak
Avenue/Street "C" intersection to provide full turn movements to the
satisfaction of Town Staff.
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* Amended
by Council at its meeting held on April 16, 2002 to add the following
paragraph:
"And that the owner shall agree in the
subdivision agreement that the future site plan for the Community Amenity area
lands at the north west corner of McCowan Road and Bur Oak Avenue will contain
provision for integrated access and on site circulation with the adjacent
property to the north east (municipally known as 9704 McCowan)."
3. ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENT, PHASE 5
BLOCK 302, DRAFT PLAN 19T-95026, REVISIONS TO DRAFT
APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING AMENDMENT
(SU 01 118325, ZA 01118841) (10.5, 10.7)
Councillor Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to
Angus Glen Development, Phase 5, by nature of his house abuts the Angus Glen
Secondary Plan, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or
vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Staff reviewed that issues of concern
identified at the Public Meeting held on February 5, 2002, have been addressed
in the staff report. Staff have also consulted with Mr. Randal Dickie, who
spoke in opposition at the Public Meeting, and he has indicated to staff that
his concerns have been satisfied.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
Record of Public Meeting held on February 5, 2002 regarding the revision to
draft approved plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law be received;
And that
the revised draft plan of subdivision prepared by J.D. Barnes, identified as
Reference Number 96-21-735-32, be approved subject to the attached (Appendix
‘A” to the staff report dated April 9, 2002) conditions of draft approval for
Angus Glen Phase 5, 19T-95026, in addition to those conditions issued by the
Region of York on May 7, 1996 and July 25, 1996;
And that
the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase
5 portion of the subdivision;
And that
Harper Hill Road be approved as a street name in this plan of subdivision;
And that
the application to amend zoning by-law 177-96 be approved and the implementing
by-law, set out in Appendix “B” to this staff report, dated April 9, 2002, be
enacted with a Holding provision, without further notice.
4. HELEN
AVENUE AREA SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (7.11)
Staff discussed options regarding
Helen Avenue development Charges, and advised that the process would include
consultation with the residents.
Mr. Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue,
discussed his concern regarding Development Charges for Helen Avenue, and the
effects of recent property value reassessment on the residents.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be authorized to initiate
the creation of a new Area Specific Development Charge By-law area for Helen
Avenue road reconstruction to an urban section and completion of full services;
And that the Engineering Department
be authorized to retain a consultant to undertake the ASDC background study and
detailed design, for the reconstruction of Helen Avenue.
5. UPDATE
ON POLICIES AND LEGAL COMMITMENTS
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES IN CORNELL (10.7)
Staff explained
the purpose of this matter is to advise the Committee of the agreement between
Larry Law and the TRCA with respect to small streams, and to establish a clear
understanding between the Town and the Cornell development Partners, that the
developers will be required to abide with the commitments made by Cornell.
Mr. John
O'Gorman, 29 Grandview Avenue, Thornhill, spoke in support of TRCA agreement.
Committee stated
concerns for the impression given by some parties that Bur Oak could be moved,
and directed that clarification be given that the road patterns are firm.
Committee questioned the status of the Developers Group for Cornell.
Mr. Bob Webb of Marshall
Macklin Monaghan Limited,
confirmed there are ongoing discussions among the developers and an agreement
is being pursued.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the staff
report entitled "Update on Policies and Legal Commitments Relating to
Environmental Features in Cornell", dated April 9, 2002, be received;
And that the
review of development applications in the Cornell Community be on the basis of
applicants demonstrating compliance with the applicable environmental policies
and legal commitments as outlined in the report;
And further,
that all interested parties and land owners be advised that the Town of Markham
wishes to see the basic road network and planned structure as established in
the Cornell Secondary Plan, to be incorporated into all future development
applications.
6. WOODBINE
CACHET WEST INC. (METRUS) PHASE 6
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-97002 (10.7)
A staff
memo entitled "Application for Subdivision Agreement, Woodbine Cachet West
Inc. Draft Plan 19TM-97002, Phase 6, File # PL 02 100980" dated April 9,
2002, was provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the
staff memo entitled "Application for Subdivision Agreement, Woodbine
Cachet West Inc. Draft Plan 19TM-97002, Phase 6, File # PL 02 100980"
dated April 9, 2002, be received.
And that the application by Woodbine Cachet West Inc.
(“WCWI”) for a subdivision agreement for Phase 6 of draft plan of subdivision
19TM-97002, incorporating 213 lots, be allowed to proceed, as approval of this
final phase of the residential draft plan of subdivision does not compromise
the objective and intent of the Linkage Agreement between the Town and WCWI
dated December 11, 1996 (the “Woodbine North Linkage Agreement”);
And that Staff be directed to prepare an amendment to the Woodbine
North Planning District Secondary Plan (OPA 48) to redesignate the Retail
Warehouse lands at the south west corner of Markland Street and Major Mackenzie
Drive to Business Park;
And that a public meeting be held to consider the proposed
Secondary Plan amendment;
And that the subdivision agreement for Phase 6 of Draft Plan
of Subdivision 19TM-97002 contain a clause whereby the Owner agrees to the
redesignation of the Retail Warehouse lands in the lands located south of
Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Markland Street to the Business Park designation.
And that the Woodbine North Linkage Agreement be amended, if
required by the Town Solicitor.
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Other
items considered by the Development Services Committee on April 9, 2002:
7. TOWN
AND COUNTRY BMW LTD. CREDIT AGREEMENT (10.0, 7.11)
Staff explained the front-ending of
services by Town and Country BMW Ltd.
Mr. Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue,
expressed concern for the reconstruction of Helen Avenue by the applicant. He
indicated that several conditions of approval had not been complied with, particularly, off-loading of trailers on
Helen Avenue and gating of the entrance. He expressed concern for the hazardous
increase in traffic, and for trailers backing up on Helen Avenue.
Staff advised a partial Building
Permit has been issued, and that the Building Department has been working
closely with the applicant and the Legal Department for a full Building Permit
and Site plan Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff carry out a site visit
the following day (April 10, 2002) with the applicant, Town and Country BMW
Ltd., and act upon any Building Permit violations;
And that staff report and provide
any necessary legal opinions, to the Council or Committee of the Whole
meeting scheduled for April 16, 2002;
And that the following
recommendation be referred to Council:
"That the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Credit Agreement with Town &
Country BMW Ltd. in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor pursuant to
section 38 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the construction of
public works;
And that the
Financial Services Department be authorized to make final adjustments to the
financial schedules to reflect development charges paid to the date of
execution of the Credit Agreement."
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The Committee recessed In-camera at
5:00 p.m. to discuss confidential property matter, and reconvened at 6:20 p.m.
to report.
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8. CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY MATTER (10.8.1)
This matter was deferred to the
Committee of the Whole meeting, "In-camera", scheduled for April 16,
2002.
9. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The
following employees were presented with service awards:
Doug Henderson - Area Supervisor, Parks
Maintenance & Construction - 20 years
Ann-Marie Pugh - Supervisor
Administration, Roads Maintenance - 20 years
Randal Steward - General Maintenance,
Parks Maintenance & Construction - 20 years
Douglas Parkin - Fire Prevention
Officer, Fire Department - 15 years
James Barber - Waterworks Operator 2,
Waterworks - 10 years
John Hodgson - Director, MIS,
Information Technology Service - 10 years
James O'Hare - Waterworks Operator 2,
Waterworks - 10 years
10. MICHAEL-ANGELO’S (FORMER KNOB HILL
PROPERTY)
WOODBINE AVENUE AT HWY 7 (10.0)
Mr. Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons
Ltd., and Mr. Paul Didor, Architect, representing Michael-Angelo's, were in
attendance to make a deputation regarding the property at Woodbine Avenue and
Highway 7.
The Committee was provided with a
draft site plan, and was advised of the status of TRCA approvals. Discussions
included access issues, second floor space, parking structure, and density. The
Committee expressed appreciation for the proposed improvements to the property.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the deputation by Mr. Jim Kirk of
Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Michael-Angelo's, regarding the
property at Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7, be received.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
YORKTECH AND RODICK ROAD AREA
(10.0)
Staff provided the Committee with an
update of the rehabilitation and development proposal by Roseport/Landport in the Yorktech and Rodick
Road area. A comprehensive staff report is scheduled to be presented to the
Environment and Transportation Committee on May 27, 2002.
Ms. Joanne Barnett of the Kerbel
Group and Mr. Stuart Bailey and Mr. Jeff McBride of Barenco Inc. Environmental
Engineers, gave a presentation regarding the Environmental Management Plan,
advising the required consultant reports have been submitted to staff and are
being reviewed at this time. They discussed the aggressive construction
schedule of rehabilitation and road construction, and advised the Committee
that work currently permitted will be commencing in the very near future. The
applicants are working with staff and adjacent property owners to implement
temporarily closing of the driveway to accommodate construction. Ms. Barnett
advised the driveway should reopen within 3 or 4 months, and asked for
Committee's indulgence in this regard.
The Committee received clarification
regarding "acceptable risk", mitigating measures, and monitoring,
from the applicants' representatives. A copy of the Barenco presentation was
provided.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the presentation by Ms. Joanne
Barnett of the Kerbel Group, and Mr. Stuart Bailey and Mr. Jeff McBride of
Barenco Inc. Environmental Engineers, representing Roseport/Landport, regarding
the Environmental Management Plan for Yorktech and Rodick Road area, be
received for information.
12. THORNHILL
SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE (10.0)
Councillor Usman disclosed an interest with respect to
Thornhill Square Shopping Centre, by nature of his wife being a tenant at the
Thornhill Square Shopping Centre, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Staff gave a presentation of the
highlights of Principles of Development introduced at the Ontario Municipal
Board, with respect to redevelopment of the Thornhill Square Shopping Centre.
Mr. Lionel Larry, and Mr. Harry Kohn,
of Stone, Kohn, McQuire Vogt Architects, representing Rosebud Homes, a
prospective purchaser of the property, presented a draft concept plan. This
proposal would add a residential component of
350 stacked townhomes, it would utilizing the underground parking, and
improve pedestrian linkages. No applications have been formally submitted.
Mr. Lloyd Mather, 9 Cypress Point
Court, Thornhill, stated he was happy to see this alternative to Big Box
development.
Mr. John O'Gorman, 29 Grandview
Avenue, Thornhill, discussed New Urbanism and traffic issues. He suggested a
new sense of community is needed to connect and invigorate the plaza. Mr.
O'Gorman provided a written submission from Ms. Stephanie MacDonald, 40 Almond
Ave., Thornhill, dated April 9, 2002, suggesting mixed use development of
residential, commercial and recreational uses be considered.
Mr. Karl Mahler, 20 Ida Street,
Thornhill, discussed his concerns regarding the design of the plaza, with
respect to stairs.
The Committee generally indicated
support for the concept presented. Issues to be considered are the integration
of the future expansion of the Thornhill Community Centre, and that this
project proceed as one commercial/residential project, not two. It was
discussed that the proposed Official Plan Amendment to incorporate appropriate urban design principles to guide the
redevelopment of the Thornhill Square Shopping Centre will be initiated by the
Town, as the applicant does not need the amendment in order to proceed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Whereas Council’s refusal of
an application for a large format retail store on the Thornhill Square Shopping
Centre site (300 John Street) was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the
applicant;
And Whereas Staff,
at the OMB hearing, presented a series of urban design principles to illustrate
the Town’s alternate proposal for mixed use redevelopment of the site;
And Whereas the
Ontario Municipal Board denied the application for a large format retail
development on the site, but endorsed the concept of mixed use residential,
retail and office development on the site;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED:
- That Staff be directed to prepare an
amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan (OPA 1) to incorporate
appropriate urban design principles to guide the redevelopment of the
Thornhill Square Shopping Centre site (300 John Street) as a mixed use
centre;
- And that a public meeting be held to
consider the proposed Secondary Plan Amendment.
13. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 13, 2002 (16.11)
Councillor Heath noted the lengthy discussions by the
Heritage Markham Committee regarding the issue of 10192 Ninth Line, the Joshua
Miller House.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Heritage Markham Committee minutes, March 13, 2002,
be received for information.
14. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 16, 2002 (16.39)
MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE NOTES (without quorum)
- February 20, 2002 (16.39)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Main Street Markham Committee Minutes dated January
16, 2002, and the Notes (without quorum) dated February 20, 2002, be received
for information.
15. PUBLIC
ART POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 18, 2002 (16.34)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Public Art
Policy Steering Committee, dated February 18, 2002, be received for
information.
16. WYNBERRY
DEVELOPMENTS INC., 9462 HIGHWAY 48
DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND
REZONING FOR DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION 19T-01020 (SU
01 119048, ZA 01 119040) (10.5, 10.7)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a Public Meeting be scheduled to
consider the applications submitted by Wynberry Developments Inc. for
subdivision approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments for 9462 Highway
48.
17. LANDPORT
DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, 801 YORKTECH DR.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT PARKING LOTS
AS A PRIMARY USE (ZA-02100485)
(10.5)
RECOMMENDATION:
That a
public meeting be held to consider the zoning by-law amendment application ZA-02100485 submitted by the Landport Development Limited Zoning By-law Amendment to permit parking
lots as a primary use (Concession 4 Lot 9, Plan 65R-22981).
18. MARKHAM
CENTRE ADVISORY GROUP (10.8.1)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Terms of Reference for the
Markham Centre Advisory Group be adopted as amended, by appointing one
additional Unionville resident as a member at large, and delegating the
appointment of a west-end Unionville resident to Councillors Horchik and
Virgilio, and staff be directed to
send an invitation to each of the proposed appointees to request their
participation.
19. GROUP
HOMES (10.0)
This item was postponed to a future
meeting.
20. ANGUS
GLEN GARAGES (10.7)
This item was postponed to a future
meeting.
21. MARKVILLE
MALL, 5000 HIGHWAY 7
REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO NOISE
BY-LAW (5.10)
This item was
postponed to a future meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Development Services Committee
receive and consents to the disposition of Item No. 22 in the following manner:
22. DENIS
KELLY, YORK REGION, FINAL DRAFT VISION 2026 (13.4)
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Receive
ADJOURNMENT