MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2007-02-06

Meeting No. 4

All Members of Council

Development Services Economic Development

Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong

Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster

PART B

Report Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti (9:50) Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Deputy Mayor J. Jones in the Chair

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST – None Declared

REQUESTS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF DEPUTATIONS

REGARDING MATTERS ON THIS AGENDA

1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 16, 2007, Part B (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held January 16, 2007, be confirmed.

CARRIED

2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- January 16, 2007 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held January 16, 2007, be confirmed.

CARRIED

3. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 10, 2007 (16.11)

Minutes

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held January 10, 2007, be received for information.

CARRIED

4. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 10, 2007 (16.34)

Minutes

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held January 10, 2007, be received for information.

CARRIED

5. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 18, 2006 TO DECEMBER 31, 2006 (10.0)

Report

Committee directed that “Heritage” be added to the Ward and District Team assessment for the Site Plan application by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. at 7751 Yonge Street, and that the Site Plan application by Canac Kitchens Ltd, for 355 John Street be brought forward to the Committee.

Moved by: Councillor V. Burke

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of November 18, 2006 to December 31, 2006” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report;

And that “Heritage” be added under the Ward and District Team assessment, and “Thornhill Heritage Conservation District ” be added under the Description, for the Site Plan application by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. at 7751 Yonge Street;

And that the Site Plan application by Canac Kitchens Ltd, for 355 John Street be brought forward to the Committee;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

6. DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORT
(DM 2001-03) (10.6)

Report

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That Council be advised that in accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved applications listed in the report dated February 6, 2007;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

7. ELIGIBILITY OF JOHN KOCH HOUSE, 10044 HIGHWAY 48
FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
(16.11.3)

Report Attachment

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That Council resolve the vacant heritage house known as the “John Koch House” be declared eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates due to its cultural heritage significance as an excellent example of a Pennsylvania-German dwelling with an intact “gross doddy” addition and it precarious state of long-term vacancy and deterioration;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

8. 2006 HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM
(7.3, 16.11)

Report Attachment

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That By-Law 2003-341 be amended to require applicants to return executed heritage conservation easement agreements for the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program to the Town by December 15^th of the calendar year for which the relief is sought;

And that the deadline for submission of an executed heritage conservation easement agreement for the property owners at 2 David Gohn Circle, 4165 19^th Avenue, 114 Main St. North Markham Village, and 206 and 236 Main St. Unionville be extended to February 28, 2007 in respect of relief for the 2006 tax year;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

Note: Report contained typographical error regarding the date of March 15, 2007, and it has been corrected to read February 28, 2007.

9. DUFFERIN CONCRETE, 7655 WOODBINE AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE MODERNIZATION OF AN EXISTING
CONCRETE PLANT (OP 06 132795, ZA 06 132837)
(10.3, 10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment submitted by Dufferin Concrete to permit the modernization of the existing concrete plant at 7655 Woodbine Avenue;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

10. 2006 FOURTH QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)

Report Attachment

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the fourth quarter of 2006, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the February 6^th, 2007 staff report.

CARRIED

11. UNIONVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
9322 KENNEDY ROAD, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS, AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT
EXPANSION OF EXISTING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(OP 06 128453, ZA 06 128692, SC 06 128697) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

Report Attachment

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by the Unionville Montessori School for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the expansion of the existing Montessori School at 9322 Kennedy Road;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

12. SIDEWALK ON JAMES WALKER COURT (5.0)

Report Attachment

Committee received a copy of a petition originally submitted on October 3, 3006, with 23 signatures of residents on James Walker Court agreeing to omit the sidewalk.

Philip Fung, 37 James Walker Court, discussed the provisions of OPA 5 with respect to exceptions for sidewalks, and the requirement for sidewalk installation in areas of more than 30 lots. Mr. Fung advised that only 27 lots are contained in the subdivision. OPA 5 provides for sidewalks to facilitate safe pedestrian movement, and Mr. Fung suggested that safety issues and traffic patterns on this cul-de-sac do not warrant sidewalks.

Lue Sang Barrington, 45 James Walker Court, discussed safe pedestrian linkages, the preferred walkway along Main Street, slow traffic flow, the steep slope adjacent to the library and winter hazards, and the exempted sidewalk on Torrence Road. Since this is not a lane-based development, concern was expressed for the proximity of the driveway to the dwellings and safety issues relating to non-resident pedestrians. Mr. Barrington noted that the TRCA has purchased the land to the south and there is no access to the Rouge River from the southerly walkway. He supported deleting the sidewalk and depositing the cash-in-lieu for future consideration.

Tony Mongillo, 41 James Walker Court, spoke in support of the previous deputations and advised that the Ward Councillor had met with the residents. Mr. Mongillo had concerns regarding the safety of children, and in his opinion, the inappropriate use of tax dollars.

Jennifer Fung, 37 James Walker Court, spoke in support of the previous deputations, and advised that the materials provided at the sales office suggested that the plans were subject to change. Ms. Fung recommended the Main Street pathway would be a better pedestrian link.

Committee and staff discussed at length the issues raised. Staff advised:

- the sidewalk complies with Town criteria as it provides a linkage for public lands

- proper processes were followed and notification was provided

- this sidewalk is part of the overall sidewalk system approved in the Main Street Markham Study, and residents had been aware

- deleting this sidewalk may set a precedent for other requests

- the distance from the porch to the lot line is 4 metres

- the slope on the pathway to the Library would be graded to standard

- the timing for construction of the pathway extension to Rouge Park has not been determined

- the walkway to Rouge Park had been shown to the residents in advance, and the developers promotions package indicated this

- provided background on evolution of sidewalk policies

- there is room for two cars in each driveway

- the park for Rouge Park will be submitted for the 2008 budget

- linear park along Main Street is confirmed to proceed, and will provide a safe pedestrian walkway

Committee requested the “No Trespassing” sign on the Main Street park be investigated.

Moved by: Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

That the January 30, 2007, report entitled “Sidewalk on James Walker Court” be received;

And that the installation of the sidewalk on Torrence Road and James Walker Court not be approved and the cash in lieu value be deposited into the Street Services Reserve Account #083-2800-132;

And that Mr. Joseph Cornacchia of Merin Investments (Markham) Inc., Mr. Phillip Fung, as representative of the residents of James Walker Court, and the residents of 32 Reeve Drive, be informed of Council’s decision.

CARRIED

13. TOWN SQUARE PROJECT
ELIZABETH PLASHKES, MARKHAM VILLAGE CONSERVANCY (10.0)

Letter

Committee agreed that this is an exciting initiative, and discussed the need for a feasibility study and discussions with the property owner before proceeding.

Moved by: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti

That the correspondence dated January 2, 2007 from Elizabeth Plashkes, Vice President of the Markham Village Conservancy, requesting the Town’s participation and support for the Town Square Project, and providing a preliminary proposal form Kenneth J. Hoyle, be received and referred to staff and the Markham Subcommittee.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:15 a.m.