Development Services Committee Agenda
March 7, 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
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Ron Blake, Senior Development
Manager
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Huyen Hare, Senior Business Development
Officer
Scott Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager,
Special Projects
Catherine Jay, Manager, Urban Design
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering
Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer
Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research
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. Councillor Don Hamilton assumed the Chair
for items 11, 13, 14 and in-camera. Councillor Alex Chiu assumed the
Chair for Economic Development items, Nos. 2, 3, and 4.
The Committee recessed between 1:15 and 2:05 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None Declared
1. HERITAGE PLANNING PRESENTATION
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
(16.11)
Presentation Memo
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning, gave a presentation on
this matter, providing an outline of the City’s heritage planning program and an
overview of the policies and guidelines which affect heritage and non-heritage buildings
in the four heritage conservation districts: Markham Village, Thornhill,
Unionville, and Buttonville.
Markham has a robust and well respected heritage conservation program.
The City’s heritage conservation efforts have been recognized by Heritage
Canada through awarding the first Prince of Wales Prize to Markham for
outstanding stewardship of our built heritage, and by the Province of Ontario
through the Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Award for Community Leadership.
Markham’s Heritage Advisory Committee (Heritage Markham) was established 40 years
ago and was one of the first in Ontario.
Staff noted that all Markham heritage policy documents including the
Official Plan policies and heritage conservation district plans reflect
provincial, national and international heritage conservation standards and
practice. The importance of maintaining authenticity of built heritage
resources through the preservation of historic materials, or the
re-introduction of like materials that match the forms, dimensions, substance
and detailing of the original material when the originals cannot be restored or
are missing, was highlighted. It was further noted that the use of metal
and synthetic sidings on heritage buildings was not supported and the removal
of these materials was encouraged.
Discussions included: the difference between Class A and Class B
buildings in heritage districts; potential new heritage districts in Victoria
Square, Cedar Grove, Dickson Hill, and others; the Heritage Property Grant
Program and other programs to support heritage; and protecting emerging
heritage resources (post 1930).
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That the staff memorandum dated March 7, 2016 and the staff
presentation on Markham’s heritage planning program, and policies and guidelines
be received as information.
CARRIED
Presentation
Stephen Chait,
Director of Economic Development, gave a presentation entitled "Markham
2020: Success by Design Focus on Small and Medium Size Enterprises". The
presentation included an overview of the Markham 2020 initiative as well as:
Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SME); Markham’s entrepreneurs; and the Markham
Small Business Centre (MSBC)
economic impact.
Jeremy
Laurin, President and CEO, ventureLAB, gave a presentation on the regional
innovation centre serving Markham entrepreneurs, including the evolution of
ventureLAB; funding and leverage; programs and initiatives; return on
investment for the City of Markham; and, Economic Development challenges.
Tiffany Mak of Markham Small
Business Centre (MSBC), MSBC was in attendance to answer questions.
The Committee
discussed: evaluating the success of start-up companies; opportunities to
create jobs for youths; the level of grants for Youth Entrepreneurship Training and Mentoring Programs;
assisting new businesses in obtaining financial support; and, export
opportunities.
The Committee expressed appreciation to the Economic Development team
for their successes.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the presentation provided
by Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development, Tiffany Mak of Markham Small
Business Centre (MSBC), and Jeremy Laurin, President and CEO, ventureLAB
entitled "Markham 2020: Success by Design Focus on Small and Medium Size
Enterprises" be received.
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM
2015 BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT MISSION
TO CHINA: NOVEMBER 21 TO
DECEMBER 5, 2015
REPORT ON OUTCOMES AND
ACTIVITIES (10.16)
Presentation
Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer gave a presentation
entitled "Markham 2015 Business and Investment Mission to China: November
21 to December 5, 2015 Report on Outcomes and Activities". The
presentation outlined the mission background, overview,
a summary of the mission itinerary, outcomes, post-mission survey results, and
follow-on activities.
The Committee noted the difference in population
between Markham and the cities visited, and discussed the targeted investment
potential in Markham. The Committee commended staff and the organizers for the
accomplishments of the mission. It was suggested that Council have more input
and review on the cost and itinerary for future missions.
Ms. Winnie Fong, Vice-President of the Mississauga Chinese Business
Association, and Mr. Benedict Leung, Co-chair of the China Mission were
introduced. The Mayor made brief comments on the benefits of the mission and
noted the efforts of staff and participating organizations to ensure its
success.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the presentation provided by Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer entitled "Markham 2015 Business and Investment Mission
to China: November 21 to December 5, 2015 Report on Outcomes and
Activities" be received.
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM BUSINESS MISSION TO INDIA
JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 10, 2016:
REPORT ON OUTCOMES AND
ACTIVITIES (10.16)
Presentation
Christina
Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects, gave a presentation entitled
"Markham Business Mission to India, January 29-February 10, 2016: Report
on Outcomes and Activities". The presentation outlined the objectives,
targeted sectors, partners, the mission program, outcomes, follow-on
activities, and delegate feedback.
The Committee discussed the participation, funding,
and rotation of Council delegates; the roles of staff and the logistics
coordinator; joint ventures with the province; making the most of opportunities
and time available; providing an HST and financial breakdown; and, pre-mission
and post-mission reports to Council.
Several members of the business community and mission
participants were in attendance and were introduced. The Mayor made brief
comments on the benefits of the mission and noted the efforts of staff and participating
organizations to ensure its success.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the presentation provided by Christina
Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects entitled "Markham Business Mission to
India, January 29-February 10, 2016: Report on Outcomes and Activities" be
received.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- February 23, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held February 23, 2016, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
6. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-January 21, 2016 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held January 21, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
7. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CABOTO MEADOWS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT TWO SINGLE-DETACHED
DWELLINGS
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CABOTO
TRAIL
EAST OF GLENBAR GARDENS
FILES NOS. OP/ZA 15 163422
(10.3, 10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Caboto Meadows
Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit two
single-detached dwellings on the south side of Caboto Trail, east of Glenbar
Gardens, File Nos. OP/ZA 15 163422” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
BY POOTHAPPILLAI JEYANANTHAN
AND JEYANANTHAN SUMITHRA
TO CONSOLIDATE THE ZONING ON
9000 MCCOWAN ROAD
75 AND 77 HAVAGAL CRESCENT TO
FACILITATE THE
CREATION OF TWO SINGLE
DETACHED RESIDENTIAL LOTS
FILE NO.: ZA 15 176434 (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor
Amanda Collucci
1) That the report dated March 7, 2016 titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Application for a Zoning By-law
Amendment by Poothappillai Jeyananthan and Jeyananthan Sumithra to consolidate
the zoning on 9000 McCowan Road, 75 and 77 Havagal Crescent to facilitate the
creation of two single detached residential lots”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application.
CARRIED
9. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
BY MARKHAM WOODMILLS
DEVELOPMENT INC.
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELGIN
MILLS ROAD AND
HIGHWAY 404 - CATHEDRAL
SECONDARY PLAN AREA
FILE NO: ZA 15 138017 (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report dated March 7, 2016, titled “Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment by Markham Woodmills Development Inc., Northwest corner
of Elgin Mills Road and Highway 404 - Cathedral Secondary Plan area, File No:
ZA 15138017”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application
for Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the lands at the northwest corner of
Elgin Mills Road and Highway 404; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. CORRADGO GAZZE HOLDINGS LTD.
(C/O CHARLES SUTHERLAND)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
9700 9TH LINE
FILE: ZA 16 124169 (10.3,
10.5)
Report
Staff identified the location
of this development.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the Memorandum dated March 7, 2016 entitled “Corradgo
Gazze Holdings Ltd. (c/o Charles Sutherland), Applications for Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendment, 9700 9th Line, File: ZA 16 124169” be
received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting at the
next available opportunity to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications by Corradgo Gazze Holdings Ltd. (c/o Charles
Sutherland), 9700 9th Line, File: OP/ ZA 16 124169; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
1297482 ONTARIO LTD.
7713 KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
FOR A FOUR-STOREY,
FIFTEEN-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
FILE NO. SC 13 129400 (10.6)
Report
The applicant was in attendance to display renderings and to answer any
questions regarding the Site Plan application for 7713 Kennedy Road. The
Committee suggested a community meeting be held, and that improvements be
considered for the exterior design with respect to the square box shape and the
garage door at the front of the building.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
1) That the application by 1297482 Ontario
Ltd., 7713 Kennedy Road, Application for Site Plan Approval for a four-storey,
fifteen-unit apartment building, File No. SC 13 129400, be deferred to allow
the applicant to revise the building design, and for a community meeting to be
held.
CARRIED
12. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
EBRAHIM JAVADY TORABI
REVISED OFFICIAL
PLAN & ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT SIX (6)
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT 2968 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST
FILE NOS. OP 14 109571 &
ZA 14 109571 (10.3, 10.5)
Report
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design, provided background information on the proposal for
six semi-detached dwellings.
John Yeh, area resident, questioned the
permitted number of units within a Hamlet designation. Staff clarified the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law provisions, available servicing, and
the transition compatibility of the proposal. Grading and other flood
mitigation measures will be dealt with at the site plan stage.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe
Li
1)
That the deputation by John Yew, regarding the
applications by Ebrahim Javady Rorabi at 2968 Elgin Mills Road East, be
received; and,
2) That the report
titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Ebrahim Javady Toraby Revised Official Plan & Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications to permit six (6) semi-detached dwellings at 2968 Elgin
Mills Road East, File Nos. OP 14 109571 & ZA 14 109571” dated March 7,
2016, be received; and,
3) That the revised applications submitted by Ebrahim Javady
Toraby, to amend the in force Official
Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, the Markham Official Plan 2014 (not yet in
force), Zoning By-laws 83-73 and 177-96, as amended, to permit six (6)
semi-detached dwellings at 2968 Elgin Mills Road East be approved; and,
4) That the proposed amendment to the in force Markham Official
Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, attached as Appendix ‘A’, and a corresponding
amendment to the Markham Official Plan 2014 (partially approved on October 29.
2015), attached as Appendix ‘B’, be forwarded to Council for adoption; and,
5) That the proposed amendments to Zoning By-laws 83-73 and
177-96, as amended, attached as Appendix ‘C’, be forwarded to Council for
approval and enacted without further notice; and,
6) That parkland dedication be provided as cash-in-lieu of
parkland prior to Site Plan approval; and,
7) That Council authorize servicing allocation for six (6)
semi-detached units (18.12 population) from the current servicing allocation
reserve; and,
8) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
9) That
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. CONSIDERATION OF YORK REGION
GROWTH SCENARIOS TO 2041 –
UPDATE (10.0)
Report
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy and Research, provided an update
presentation on the York Region Growth Scenarios to 2041. At the October 19,
2015 DSC meeting, a staff report providing comments on the Region’s three draft
growth scenarios to 2041 was deferred and staff were directed to consult with
the public on the growth options before reporting back. As Regional Council has
already given direction to Regional staff to bring forward a preferred scenario
based on 40% intensification Region-wide, City staff are seeking further
direction on timing for the public consultation. Of the three options presented, the Committee
endorsed Option 1, consultation in early April, prior to Regional Council
considering its preferred scenario. Following the public information meeting,
staff will report back to Committee on public input received, and recommended
comments for Council endorsement to be forwarded to the Region as input into
their 2041 growth management exercise.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the report entitled “Consideration of York Region
Growth Scenarios to 2041 – Update” dated March 7, 2016 be received; and,
2) That given recent Regional Council decisions regarding a
preferred growth scenario, staff be authorized to hold consultation in early April, 2016, prior to Regional Council considering its
preferred scenario; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. MARKHAM
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE STUDY
- PROPOSED STATEMENT OF WORK (6.3)
Report
Catherine Jay, Manager, Urban Design,
gave a presentation entitled “Markham Parks and Open Space – Proposed Statement
of Work”. Background information was provided, and the work phases, scope of
work, recommendations, and next steps were reviewed.
Discussions included: parkland for
condominiums; review of the Parkland Dedication By-law; and ensuring the study
is comprehensive and includes mapping, all significant green spaces, the Rouge
National Urban Park, and a summary of all land ownership.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the report “Markham Parks and Open Space – Proposed
Statement of Work” be received and endorsed; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. NEW BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDAS (10.0)
The Committee discussed accommodating developers and their consultants with
respect to the financial impacts of the wait time during Development Services
Committee meetings, and directed that the order of business be conducted in
future, as follows: 1) Consent; 2) Regular; 3) Presentations.
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
That staff be directed to prepare Development Services Committee
agendas with the following order of business:
1) Consent
2) Regular
3) Presentations.
CARRIED
16. NEW BUSINESS
SECOND SUITES AND ROOMING
HOUSES (10.0)
The Committee discussed regulating second suites and rooming houses,
and received advice from the City Solicitor.
17. NEW BUSINESS
1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES
GROUP INC.)
4002/4022 HIGHWAY 7,
APPLICATIONS FOR
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
FILE NOS.: OP/ZA 14 117506
(10.3, 10.5)
For information purposes, Regional Councillor Jim Jones provided a site
plan demonstrating the proposed density transfer agreement for the development
by 1820266 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) at 4002/4022 Highway 7. The proposal
will be considered by Regional Council.
18. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (8.0)
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
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) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - CF/OT BUTTONVILLE PROPERTIES, 2833
16TH AVENUE (WARD 2) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - 17 ALMA WALKER WAY, FAIRPARK HOMES INC. (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
That the
Development Services Committee rise and report from the in-camera session 5:30
PM.
CARRIED
The following
in-camera items were approved by Development Services Committee as follows:
(1) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - CF/OT BUTTONVILLE PROPERTIES, 2833 16TH AVENUE
(WARD 2) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
This item was deferred
to the March 22, 2016 Council meeting.
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - 17 ALMA WALKER WAY, FAIRPARK HOMES INC. (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
This item was
deferred to the March 29, 2016 Development Services Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.
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