RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report dated June 20, 2005, to General
Committee, entitled “Up-fronting of the Design and Construction of Two Parkettes and One Neighbourhood Park in the Grand
Cornell Community by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd.” be received;
AND THAT Council approve the request by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. to up-front the cost of design, construction and contract administration
of two parkettes identified as Block 259 (0.40 ha or 0.988ac) and Block 260
(0.32 ha or 0.79 ac) and one neighbourhood park identified as Block 257 (2.82
ha or 6.96 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19T-02001, Phase 1A, subject to the
following conditions:
- That Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd. up-front the cost of the design, construction
and contract administration of these three parks to a minimum value of $135,000.00
per acre which totals approximately $1,179,630.00 inclusive of all
applicable taxes;
- That, when approved
through the draft plan of subdivision, Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. contribute
additional funding in an amount not less that $290,000.00 for the design,
construction and contract administration of a clock tower and associated
landscaping in Block 260 and maintain this clock tower and associated landscaping
to Town standards from the time that it is built until such time as the
park is assumed by the Town for maintenance. The owner acknowledges and
agrees to make appropriate arrangements with the Town through the draft
plan of subdivision 19T-02001, Phase 1A, to address the long-term
maintenance requirements of the clock tower;
- That, subject to
compliance with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham
reimburse Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. up to $1,179,630.00 towards
this project from development charges for park development under the
understanding that Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. may contribute additional
funds above this amount (which includes the $290,000.00 noted above),
which will not be reimbursable by the Town, towards the development of
these parks;
- That the Town reimburse
Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. for invoices paid on a single lump sum
basis for all approved costs associated with the design, construction and
contract administration, including all applicable taxes, of these three parks
up to a maximum of $1,179,630.00, less the 10% holdback to be released to
them upon final assumption of the park by the Town, after sufficient
Development Charges for park development have been collected (90% of a
maximum of $1,179,630.00) at the building permit stage for residential
lots within the Grand Cornell Community to warrant repayment in full to
the maximum allowable. No interest on such invoices shall be payable by
the Town;
- That owners /
developers within the Grand Cornell Community, including Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd. not receive any credit towards park development
charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the building
permit stage for all present and future development phases of subdivisions
within the Grand Cornell Community;
- That Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd. hire a landscape architect who is a full member
of the OALA, and approved by the Town, to provide professional design,
contract document, and contract administration services to the
satisfaction of the Town;
- That Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd. conform with the Town’s standard park and open
space approval process which includes development of several design
concepts, holding community input meetings, presentation to selected Standing
and Advisory Committees as applicable, as well as review and approval by
the Planning and Urban Design Department in consultation with the Parks Operations Department;
- That Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd. tender out the construction of the park works in
accordance with Markham’s
Purchasing By-law, including a minimum of three bidders to the
satisfaction of the Town and a 2 year detailed maintenance contract for
the parks to the Town’s satisfaction as part of the tendered works. Costs
for the 2 year maintenance contract are the responsibility of Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd.;
- That notwithstanding
the requirement noted above in Condition (8), Lindvest Properties
(Cornell) Ltd. shall also maintain the parks to Town standards, from the time
that they are built until such time as the park would normally have been
built (identified in the Town’s Development Charges Study as 2007 and 2008).
The Town will not reimburse Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. for costs
associated with this additional maintenance obligation for the park;
- That these parks be
included in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, 2007 Capital Budget submission
which will include the amount to be reimbursed and internal consulting
fees.
PURPOSE:
This
report seeks approval for Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. to up-front the
costs of design, construction, and contract administration associated with
development of two parkettes identified as Block 259 (0.40 ha or 0.988ac) and
Block 260 (0.32 ha or 0.79 ac) and one neighbourhood park identified as Block
257 (2.82 ha or 6.96 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19T-02001, Phase 1A.
BACKGROUND:
As
part of the overall parks and open space master plan for the Grand Cornell Community,
a neighourhood park and two parkettes are to be developed. The parkettes form
part of a “gateway” feature into Grand Cornell and the neighbourhood park is at
the terminus of the main entry road and abuts a tributary.
OPTIONS/DISCUSSION:
In a letter
dated March 3,
2005, Mr. George Hofstedter, President of
Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. requested permission from the Town to allow Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd. to proceed with the design and construction of these three
parks in advance of the Town’s projected schedule. Lindvest Properties (Cornell)
Ltd. is motivated to build this park early for marketing reasons and as such is
hoping to start construction later in 2005 or early 2006, if possible.
As part of the residential subdivision
agreement for the draft plan of subdivision 19T-02001, Phase 1A, Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd. is committed to providing, at a minimum, an
additional $290,000.00 over and above the Town’s contribution for the construction
of a clock tower and associated landscaping in one of the neighbourhood park.
In consideration of this
request, this report seeks Council’s approval for the early delivery of these
parks by Lindvest Properties
(Cornell) Ltd. in accordance with the recommendations noted herein.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
As part of
approval of draft plan of subdivision 19T-02001, Phase 1A, the owner will enter
into appropriate arrangements with the Town to address the long-term
maintenance implications of the clock tower. In the year that this park is
assumed for maintenance by the Town, additional resources will be required in the
Parks Operations budget. Implications to the Tax Rate (10% of 1,179,630.00) will
occur in 2007, when that the capital budget is approved.
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
The
Finance and Parks Operations Departments have been consulted in the development
of this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Appendix A: Letter from Mr. George Hofstedter, President of Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Ltd.
Appendix
B: Key Map
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Valerie Shuttleworth, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning & Urban Design
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Jim Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Development Services
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