MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-06-10
Meeting No. 17
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor V. Burke |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning J. Lustig, Director Financial and Client Services V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 27, 2008, Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held May 27, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. CIVIC
MALL DESIGN CONCEPT (10.0)
Ms. Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning, delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing some background information regarding the Civic Mall design concept.
Ms. Janet Rosenberg, Janet Rosenberg and Associates, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Civic Mall design concept that included YRRTC Rapidway construction schedule, objectives, guidelines, design vision and next steps.
There was discussion surrounding public parking. Staff advised that parking in the vicinity will be largely underground. A large municipal parking lot will be constructed under the central park site to the east. There is also to be a large supply of commuter parking at the GO station. Staff also advised that they are looking at a partnership model with the Region of York for construction and funding of the Civic Mall, and anticipate reporting back in the Fall 2008 with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The Committee discussed the importance of
incorporating areas (at the early stages of the design) that will allow for
future shuttle buses to feed into the Rapidway Transit and a designated
location for bicycle storage. The
Director of Engineering undertook to examine this with YRT in the context of
the Markham Centre transportation study update.
The Committee suggested that planning staff work together with the
Economic Development staff to ensure that Markham Centre provides a unique
opportunity for potential green initiative businesses and that the final design
of the Civic Mall is unique and reflective of
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the presentation provided by Ms. Janet Rosenberg, Janet Rosenberg and Associates, regarding Civic Mall Design Concept be received; and,
That space be incorporated into
the Civic Mall Design for shuttle buses and safe bicycle storage; and further,
That
CARRIED
3. TRAIN ANTI-WHISTLING UPDATE (5.13)
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the train anti-whistling update and handed out the Region of York’s draft anti-whistling policy for trains at road/rail crossings.
Mr. Joel Lustig, Director Financial and Client Services, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding risk management considerations associated with anti-whistling policy.
The Committee discussed the importance of pedestrian gates to ensure public safety.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
the presentation provided by Mr. A. Brown, Director of Engineering and Mr. J.
Lustig, Director of Financial and Client Services regarding Train
Anti-Whistling Update, be received; and,
That the Region of York be requested to partner with the Town
of Markham to install all appropriate safety measures, including pedestrian
gates, at all level train crossings within the urban boundary of Markham
regardless of local anti-whistling policies; and,
Whereas residents of the Town of Markham and Region of York
are desirous of a better quality of life and have been requesting the cessation
of train whistling at road crossings for over 5 years; and,
Whereas Anti-Whistling by-laws and the cessation of whistling
has been implemented at some road/train crossings in the Region of
Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse the
implementation of anti-whistling by-laws within the urban boundary of the Town
of Markham, with priority given to the thirteen level train crossing on the
Uxbridge Line; and,
That the Region of
- Permit anti-whistling at Regional road crossings
on a 24 hour per day basis;
- Fund all costs associated with the implementation
of anti-whistling at Regional road/train crossings;
- Be responsible for any added risk and liability at
Regional road/train crossings; and,
That the Region of
That the City of
CARRIED
4. UNIONVILLE
SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
WEST CATHEDRAL
FIRE HALL
MAY 21, 2008 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee - West Cathedral Fire Hall meeting held May 21, 2008, be received.
CARRIED
5. UNIONVILLE SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
1456924 ONTARIO INC. - 161
MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
MAY 26, 2008 (10.5)
Moved
by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor D. Horchik
That the
Unionville Subcommittee minutes regarding 1456924 Ontario Inc. –
CARRIED
6. AGS
CONSULTANTS LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE TEMPORARY
OPERATION OF A
TREE SERVICE BUSINESS AND THE
OUTDOOR STORAGE
OF NEW VEHICLES AT 175
LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST
(ZA 07 130668) (10.5)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That a public meeting be held to consider the
application submitted by AGS Consultants Limited for a Zoning By-law Amendment
to temporarily permit the operation of a tree service business and the outdoor
storage of new vehicles at 175 Langstaff Road East; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. TOWN
INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES FOR THE
LANGSTAFF AREA
(SD 03 – 116189) (10.3)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment, Development Principles for the Langstaff Area, File SD 03 – 116189” be received; and,
That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 20, 2007, be received; and,
That the Official Plan amendment (attached as Appendix ‘A’) to establish a high level policy framework for the future planning of the Langstaff area and to identify in the Markham Official Plan that the Langstaff Area is part of an Urban Growth Centre (Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway Urban Growth Centre) in the context of the Provincial Growth Plan, be finalized, adopted, and forwarded to the Region of York for approval; and,
That Staff initiate discussions with the Town of Richmond Hill about the use and disposition of the lands that are currently subject to their municipal jurisdiction; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. MARANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
AT 5906 16TH AVENUE.
(ZA 08 114478) (10.5)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report dated June
10, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Marander Montessori School, Zoning
By-law Amendment Application to permit a private elementary school at 5906 16th
Avenue.” be received; and,
That Staff be authorized
to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment
application once a site plan application has been submitted to accompany the
proposed zoning by-law amendment; and further,
That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. YORK
REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
TO FACILITATE THE DEMOLITION
OF THE EXISTING
MARKHAM DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
SECONDARY SCHOOL
AT 89 CHURCH STREET
(SC 07 134469) (10.6)
Mr. Kenneth Macsporran, Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc., presented the Committee with elevation drawings of the proposed new Markham District High School Building. He also reviewed the proposed site layout and advised that the School Board has taken into consideration comments and/or concerns raised at a number of meetings with area residents. The existing High School will remain operational until the new building is completed. Mr. Macsporron advised that two aspects of heating were explored as part of their sustainability initiatives: (1) solar thermal heating however, the payback period was too long and (2) geothermal heating however, there were too many problems associated with it relative to the layout of phasing of this site paln.
The Committee requested that the technical reports be forwarded to Town staff for review and also requested further discussion on the following to the Development Services Committee in two weeks:
- Inclusion of a running track
- Re-orientation of the second soccer field (practice field)
- Tree planting along the rear lot property line
- Environmental issues and increase in green initiatives
Staff confirmed that extensive meetings have taken place with the School Board and their representatives to discuss and recommend various sustainability initiatives.
The Committee enquired if the proposed jogging trail could be connected
to the municipal pathway to the north.
The Committee suggested that the Board consider overall upgrades to the
outdoor play space similar to the
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the
York Region District School Board, application for site plan approval to
facilitate the demolition of the existing Markham District High School building
and construction of a new secondary school at 89 Church Street be deferred to
the June 24, 2008 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
10. ALDERLAND
GROUP
201 HOOD ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT
FOUR MIXED-USE BUILDINGS
CONTAINING
OFFICES, RESTAURANTS, RETAIL
AND COMMERCIAL USES
(ZA 07 131772 & SC 08
107365) (10.5 & 10.6)
Mr. Alfred Szeto, Szeto
Architect, presented the Committee with elevation drawings for the proposed
development at
Staff confirmed the pedestrian
access arrangements from Warden Avenue, and the overall street orientation of
the project. The Committee directed that
the applicant incorporate white roofs for the lower buildings, and obtain
advice with respect to geothermal heating for the proposed buildings.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report dated June 10, 2008 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Alderland Group, 201 Hood Road, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications to permit four mixed-use buildings containing offices, restaurants, retail and commercial uses” be received; and,
That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 19, 2008 regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment be received; and,
That the draft implementing Zoning By-law (ZA 07 131772) to amend By-law 108-81, as amended, be finalized and enacted by Council at a later date; and,
That the application for Site Plan approval (SC 08 107365) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’ and incorporating “white roof” technology for the lower buildings (“green roof” being proposed for the office building); and,
That Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or her designate, to be issued following execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the Site Plan; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. CIVIC
MALL PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPT
MARKHAM CENTRE (10.0)
Moved by Councillor Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the staff report dated
That Council endorse the preliminary design concept for the Civic Mall, through the Remington Group’s Downtown Markham project, as discussed in this report; and,
That Council authorize staff to retain Janet Rosenberg and Associates,
Landscape Architects, as the Town’s consultant to proceed with further concept
development as required, detailed design work, cost estimating, and phasing
options associated with construction of Phase 1 of the Civic Mall park
component, together with YRRTC, the Technical Working Committee and the
Remington Group; and,
That the purchase order for Janet Rosenberg and Associates (P8266) for
detailed design of the park component within the Civic Mall be increased by
$48,600 for the above work; and,
That funding for the above, in the maximum amount of $48,600, be from
That staff report back to Council on the proposed design for the Civic Mall, including detailed cost estimates, funding sources, construction and phasing of the Civic Mall, as well as operational and maintenance matters, in the fall of 2008; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. APPLICATION
BY CONCORD HOTELS
SPRINGHILL SUITES FOR
SITE PLAN
APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
6 STOREY 178 ROOM HOTEL
AT 525 COCHRANE DRIVE, PLAN 65M2073 LOT 2
(SC-07131014) (10.6)
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report dated June
10, 2008, entitled “Application by Concord Hotels Springhill Suites for Site Plan
Approval to permit a 6 storey 178 room hotel at 525 Cochrane Drive”,
be received; and,
That the Site Plan Control application (SC-07-131014) submitted by Concord
Hotels Springhill Suites, to permit a 6
storey 178 room hotel at 525 Cochrane Drive, be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions included in Appendix
‘A’; and further,
That site plan approval be delegated to the Director
of
CARRIED
13. REQUEST
FOR DEMOLITION OF DWELLING
12 EUCLID STREET
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT (10.0 & 16.11)
The Commissioner
outlined the recommendations of Heritage Markham and Heritage staff. Heritage staff commented on the building’s
strong contextual value, and the rationale for retention.
Ms. Maria Gatzios,
Gatzios Planning, addressed the Committee on behalf of the potential purchasers
requesting that the Heritage Markham recommendation to permit the demolition
permit be endorsed.
Committee discussed
that there is an opportunity to apply for a lot severance through the Committee
of Adjustment and re-locate the building to the back lot if the severance is
granted and a second option would be to find another lot within the Unionville
Heritage District and re-locate the building there.
There was
discussion surrounding the importance of consistency between the three Heritage
Districts, when decisions are made with respect to Heritage Buildings.
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the request for demolition of dwelling at
CARRIED
14. POMANDER
ROAD PARKING
PROHIBITION SURVEY UPDATE (5.12.4)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Pomander Road Parking Prohibition Survey Update be deferred to
a Development Services Meeting in September 2008.
CARRIED
15. METROLINX (5.0)
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, distributed a
copy of the updated Town of
16. CITY
OF TORONTO
MARKHAMGATE SUMMIT
2900 STEELES AVENUE EAST -
MARKHAM (10.3 & 10.5)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the letter dated May 5, 2008, from the City of Toronto entitled "Markhamgate Summit 2900 Steeles Avenue East - Markham", be received; and,
That the letter be referred to the Markhamgate Summit Working Group for discussion with the City of Toronto representative on the Working Group.
CARRIED
17. IN-CAMERA ITEM (5.10)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Rodick Road/Hwy 407 grade separation be
deferred to the
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at