MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2004-06-15

Meeting No. 12

PART A - 11:00 a.m. – Canada Room

PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

Attendance

Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Members: Mayor D. Cousens (12:55) Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Councillor S. Daurio (12:30) Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor K. Usman (12:15) Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor L. Valentini, Assistant Town Solicitor D. Clark, Town Architect A. Brown, Director of Engineering S. Chait, Director of Economic Development M. Visser, Manager of Strategy, Innovation &Investments T. Lambe, Manager, Policy & Research A. Arbuckle, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Works L. Duoba, Project Coordinator, Environmental Planning and Rouge Park R. Kendall, Senior Project Coordinator B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator J. Bosomworth, Project Coordinator, Capital Works M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator G. Duncan, Heritage and Conservation Planner D. Ciastko, Economic Development Officer T. Kanji, Senior Planner D. Cheng, Planner A. Henriques, Zoning Examiner K. Webber, Administrative Assistant K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 11:05 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - none declared

1. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

4600 STEELES AVENUE EAST, OLD MILLIKEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
OWNER: SCARBOROUGH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (16.11.3) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the former “Milliken Public School” at 4600 Steeles Avenue East be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;

And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:

- publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the

Act; and

- prepare the Designation By-law for the property.

CARRIED

2. HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE
PROPERTIES, LEGAL FILE NO. 03 0411 LG 0278 (8.1, 16.11) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Heritage Easement Agreements with the property owners for the properties as identified on Appendix “A” attached to the staff report dated June 15, 2004, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

CARRIED

3. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3525,
65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376, 65M-3414, 65M-3380 AND 65M-3171
ENGINEERING FILE NO'S: 3053, 3067, 2072 AND 2036 (10.7) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3525, 65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376, 65M-3414, 65M-3380 and 65M-3171 be accepted.

And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;

And that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;

And that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating budgets;

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved;

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.

CARRIED

4. COMMENTS ON THE PROVINCIAL GREEN BELT
TASK FORCE DISCUSSION PAPER (13.2.5) Weblink

Committee discussed home ownership in Eastern Markham, as recommended in the Eastern Markham Strategic Review, and the prospect of Rouge Park becoming a viable national or provincial park. Staff was directed to provide appropriate wording with respect to home ownership, for Committee of the Whole on June 22, 2004.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu

That the staff report entitled “Comments on the Provincial Greenbelt Task Force Discussion Paper,” dated June 15, 2004, be received for information;

And that Council endorse the general direction of the May 2004 Provincial Greenbelt Task Force Discussion Paper entitled “Towards a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt” and support, in principle, the elements considered by the Greenbelt Task Force, as outlined and commented on in this report;

And that Council request the provincial government, through the Greenbelt Task Force, to:

· finalize a Growth Management Plan for the Golden Horseshoe and surrounding areas, including its definitive approach to planning reforms, to provide a clear workable context for:

(i) administrating and implementing a permanent greenbelt protection plan within the

Golden Horseshoe growth management area including the Town of Markham;

(ii) providing provincial policy direction and guidance to future growth management studies and initiatives at the local and regional municipal levels;

· provide a provincial policy framework that would support the Town of Markham’s current efforts to define a linked system of significant natural heritage features and functions, with a hierarchy of environmental protection, including further changes to provincial policy and legislation to allow municipalities to fully implement environmental protection of a linked natural heritage system;

· act on the recommendations of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review particularly as they

relate to:

(i) the protection of key linkages to the Little Rouge Creek Corridor lands of the Rouge

Park in Eastern Markham;

(ii) the protection of certain prime agricultural lands identified in the in Eastern Markham Strategic Review, and securement of agricultural use in perpetuity through the use of special legislation and land trusts; and

(iii) the conservation of cultural and natural heritage resources in Eastern Markham and the provision of compatible recreation and tourism uses that contribute to the sustainability of these resources; and

· develop a strategy for existing government-owned homes, and in particular identified heritage structures, within the proposed greenbelt in Markham to ensure their continued protection, enhancement and occupancy and to include an option for private ownership of homes, where consistent with greenbelt objectives;

· create a provincial task force on agriculture to develop agricultural policies that will ensure a viable agricultural industry across the greenbelt and the rest of Ontario;

· consider current planning efforts for the future Pickering Airport within the context of provincial growth management initiatives including the proposed growth management plan and the proposed greenbelt protection plan for the Golden Horseshoe; and

· design approaches to ensure coordination and collaboration between the province, municipalities and the federal government in delivering transportation and infrastructure to reinforce growth management and proposed greenbelt objectives;

And that Council request the Greenbelt Task Force to include in its interim advice to the Province, that a coordinated and comprehensive public and stakeholder consultation process be established to bring forward concurrently, the provincial government’s definitive approach to planning reforms, including a revised provincial policy statement, and greenbelt protection within the context of a final growth management plan and implementation framework for the Golden Horseshoe growth management area;

And that Council endorse the staff report dated June 15, 2004, and submit it to the Greenbelt Task Force and to the Province as the Town of Markham comments on the Greenbelt Task Force Discussion Paper and Environmental Bill of Rights Registry No. PF04E0002;

And that the Clerk be requested to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Chair of the Greenbelt Task Force, the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Smart Growth Secretariat, York Region MPPs, and the Region of York.

CARRIED

5. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

JAMES BRANDER HOUSE, 31 HELEN AVENUE
OWNER: GREENBELT VOLKSWAGEN (16.11.3)

This application was deferred on February 17, 2004, March 23, 2004, and April 20, 2004, at the owner's request. Staff advised the applicant is now in agreement with the staff recommendation.

Moved by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster

That the “James Brander House” at 31 Helen Avenue be approved for designation under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;

And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:

- publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the

Act; and

- prepare the Designation By-law for the property.

CARRIED

6. DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

3010 NINETEENTH AVENUE, SCHOOLHOUSE NO. 7,
OWNER: CATHOLIC CEMETERIES: ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO
(16.11.3) Weblink

Staff explained the circumstances of the property being obtained by the Catholic Cemeteries for possible future cemetery use, and the rationale for Heritage designation.

Ron Hendrix, representing the Catholic Cemeteries, spoke in opposition to the Heritage designation. He advised that the owners are committed to Heritage preservation and will not be applying for a demolition permit.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

That the deputation by Ron Hendrix, representing the Catholic Cemeteries, in opposition to the Heritage designation for 3010 Nineteenth Avenue, be received;

And that “Schoolhouse No. 7” at 3010 Nineteenth Avenue be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;

And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:

- publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the

Act; and

- prepare the Designation By-law for the property.

CARRIED

7. LE BIFTHEQUE STEAKHOUSE, 7501 WOODBINE AVE.
WALL SIGN VARIANCES (04-010751, 04 010753)(2.16.2) Weblink

Staff reviewed the assessment of the wall sign variance application for Le Biftheque, and the recommendation to deny it.

Charles Shuchat, applicant, gave background information on the signs, and discussed cost and impact factors with the Committee. He requested the application be approved.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Councillor S. Daurio

That the deputation by Charles Shuchat, applicant for the wall sign variance for Le Biftheque, be received;

And that the wall sign variance applications by Le Biftheque Steakhouse at 7501 Woodbine Ave, applications # 04-010751, 04 010753, be denied.

CARRIED

Public Meeting - to Council

8. VEREDEX CAPITAL CORPORATION, 55 ALBERT STREET
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT CONVERSION OF THE
FORMER MARKHAM VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL TO OFFICE USE
(ZA 04 013044, OP 04 013040, SC 04 013048) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Official Plan and Zoning Amendments and site plan, Files OP 04 013040, ZA 04 013044, and SC 04 013048, submitted by Veredex Capital Corporation to permit conversion of the former Markham Village High School to office use at 55 Albert Street.

Committee was advised that 118 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 25, 2004. There was one written submission received from Alan Meddick, Chairperson of the Olde Markham Village Community Group, stating concerns.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property. The applicant has held three meetings with residents prior to this Public Meeting.

Ben Quan of Q & A Investments Ltd. Consulting Services, representing the applicant, Veredex Capital Corporation, was in attendance to answer any questions.

Committee discussed interior renovations, and staff advised that they can be negotiated in the site plan, and will be done in consultation with Heritage staff. With respect to the exterior metal stairs, staff advised that the stairs are required in order to meet the Building Code. Committee requested more consideration be given to moving or re-designing them, and Mr. Quan advised that information from a consultant's review of the stairs may be available for Council on June 22, 2004.

Alan Meddick, Chairperson of the Olde Markham Village Community Group, reviewed the concerns outlined in his written submission. He requested that the character and core values of the Heritage community be maintained, and that the use be limited to a passive use with a maximum of 25 employees and limited hours of operation. Mr. Meddick also questioned the use of the word "convert" in the applicant's posted notice.

Catherine Parr Hughes, 6 Houghton Boulevard, requested clarification on the removal of mature trees on the property, suggesting that some should be replaced.

Staff responded to the comments. The Committee directed staff to have the Town's Arborist contact Ms. Hughes.

Committee discussed improvements to the visibility at the intersection of Albert Street and Joseph Street, and requested that the interior benches be preserved on site or at another appropriate location.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu

That correspondence from Alan Meddick, Chairperson of the Olde Markham Village Community Group, stating concerns regarding the proposal by Veredex Capital Corporation at 55 Albert Street, be received;

And that the deputations by Alan Meddick and Catherine Parr Hughes, with concerns for the proposal by Veredex Capital Corporation, be received;

And that the Development Services Committee Report dated May 18, 2004, entitled "Veredex Capital Corporation, Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control to permit conversion of the former Markham Village High School to Office Use, 55 Albert Street, Markham (OP. 04 013040, ZA.04 013044, and SC.04 013048)," be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the proposed Official Plan amendment and amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be received;

And that the application by Veredex Capital Corporation to amend the Official Plan and By-law 1229, as amended, be approved;

And further that the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

9. ANDROVSKI & ANDROVSKI HOLDINGS INC.

BLUSH BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, 7693 KENNEDY ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY
RETAIL USE (ZA 04 011184) (10.5)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 04 011184, submitted by Androvski & Androvski Holdings Inc., (Blush Bridal Boutique) to permit a temporary retail use at 7693 Kennedy Road.

Committee was advised that 31 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 25, 2004. There were no written submissions received.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property.

Ben Quan of Q & A Investments Ltd. Consulting Services, representing the applicant, Androvski & Androvski Holdings Inc., responded to the Committee's question regarding the nature of the temporary use and advised that the applicant owns three adjacent properties and intends to proceed with a more comprehensive development in three years.

There were no comments from the audience with respect to this application.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to "Blush Bridal Boutique, Application for Zoning By-law amendment to permit a temporary use at 7693 Kennedy Road", be received;

And that the application to amend Zoning By-law 193-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

10. TOWN OF MARKHAM, MARKHAM ROAD CORRIDOR
OFFICIAL PLAN, SECONDARY PLAN, AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS RESULTING FROM THE MARKHAM ROAD
CORRIDOR STUDY (OP 04 015823, ZA 04 015824)(10.3, 10.5)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OP 04 015823 and ZA 04 015824, resulting from the Markham Road Corridor Study.

Committee was advised that 924 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 25, 2004. There were no written submissions received.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and the purpose of the Markham Road Corridor Study, which is to develop streetscape guidelines and identify a focal point for the community. A land use analysis indicated that the permitted land use on most of the lands within the study area were consistent with the urban design vision. Seven parcels were recommended for redesignation and/or rezoning. The proposed Official Plan amendment will also update the Secondary Plan land use schedule. The proposed amendments will be presented in or about August, 2004.

Mahen Moorthy, 26 Ferncliffe Crescent, discussed issues of grading, a remnant parcel behind his house, and public dumping of garbage along the walkway to the ravine. The Ward Councillor agreed to speak to Mr. Moorthy on these issues.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu

That the deputation by Mahen Moorthy, with comments regarding the Markham Road Corridor Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and Zoning By-law Amendments, be received;

And that the Development Services Commission report dated June 15, 2004, entitled "Markham Road Corridor Study: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP 04 015823 and ZA 04 015824)" be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and the proposed amendments to By-law 90-81, as amended and By-law 108-81 as amended, be received;

And that the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment (OP 04 015823) and Zoning By-law amendment (ZA.04-015824) be approved;

And further that the proposed Official Plan amendment and amendments to By-law 90-81 as amended and By-law 108-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

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Other matters considered by Development Services Committee on June 15, 2004:

11. MARKHAM CENTRE PARKING (10.8)

The Committee had before it the Markham Centre Steering Committee minutes dated June 7, 2004.

Ralph Bond of BA Group, and Maurice Anderson, President and Lorne Percival, V.P., Real Estate of the Toronto Parking Authority, gave a presentation on implementation of a Markham Centre parking strategy. The presentation included a preliminary financial feasibility analysis focusing on four initial areas: Allstate/Commerce Valley; the Civic Centre; Main Street Unionville; and Main Street Markham.

The discussion encompassed financial and operational considerations and the benefits of "Pay and Display" machines instead of parking meters. Discussion comments emphasized the importance of communicating the overall strategy, developing a business plan and demonstrating benefits to the business community especially the Unionville and Markham Main Street BIA's.

The staff presentation included recommended next steps to continue work on the project during the summer with a report back to the Committee in the fall.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

That the presentation by Town staff, Ralph Bond of BA Group, and Morris Anderson and Lorne Percival of the Toronto Parking Authority, regarding Markham Centre parking, be received and the recommendations endorsed;

And that the minutes of the Markham Centre Steering Committee meeting held June 7, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

12. SPECIAL POLICY AREA - MAPPING (10.3)

Town staff and Russell White of the TRCA, gave an update on the Special Policy Area mapping, advising that a recent review by the TRCA has resulted in minor boundary changes. Technical amendments to the Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and zoning by-laws are required, to reflect the new mapping. A Public Information Meeting with affected land owners will be held prior to the statutory Public Meeting in the fall.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the presentation by Town staff and Russell White of the TRCA, regarding the Special Policy Area mapping, be received.

CARRIED

13. SECONDARY PLAN CONCEPTS
HIGHWAY 404 NORTH, HIGHWAY 407/RODICK ROAD
PLANNING DISTRICTS (10.8)

Staff gave a presentation on the Secondary Plan concepts for the Highway 404 North and Highway 407/Rodick Road Planning Districts. Discussions included the main concepts, land uses and road development. Staff will discuss the draft concepts with agencies and landowners over the summer and will report back to the Committee in the fall, before proceeding to a Public Meeting.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor J. Virgilio

That the presentation by staff on the Secondary Plan concepts for the Highway 404 North and Highway 407/Rodick Road Planning Districts, be received.

CARRIED

14. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

The following staff were presented with service awards:

Phillip Allen, Engineering Technician/Inspector, Municipal Inspections - 15 years

Carla Dunlop, Building Inspector I - 15 years

Anni Hansen, Customer Service Representative, Contact Centre - 5 years

Mark Ingwersen, Manager, Parks Maintenance - 5 years

Sharon Laing, Manager, Employee Relations, Human Resources - 5 years

Dino Ciafardoni, Building Inspector I - 3 years

Dolores Rae, Fitness Counsellor, Centennial Community Centre - 3 years

15. PRESENTATION OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (12.2.6)

The following staff were presented with Junior Achievement volunteer awards:

Sandy Kahn

David Merriman

Tina Murphy

Suzanne Sonoda

16. DANIEL MASIN, 8953 WOODBINE AVENUE
BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT SERVICING (5.5 & 5.4)

Daniel Masin, 8953 Woodbine Avenue, did not attend to make a scheduled deputation regarding Buttonville Crescent Servicing.

17. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 6, 2004 TO MAY 20, 2004 (10.0) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of May 6, 2004 to May 20, 2004” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.

CARRIED

18. DELEGATED APPROVALS UNDER BY-LAW 2002-202
(DM 2001-03) (10.6) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

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, June 15, 2004.

CARRIED

19. UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 201 TOWN CENTRE BLVD.
STATUS REPORT - SITE PLAN AGREEMENT (SC 00 246384) (10.6) Weblink

Discussions included the pending traffic study, the connection to Warden Avenue, and the necessity of additional parking.

Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the report, dated June 15, 2004 entitled “Status Update – Unionville High School Site Plan Agreement, 201 Town Centre Boulevard, File Number SC00-246384”, be received;

And that staff continue to work with the York Region District School Board to resolve the access, traffic circulation and parking issues and execute the site plan agreement;

And that the York Region District School Board be requested to provide the required Traffic Study to Markham, and rectify landscaping deficiencies, as soon as possible.

CARRIED

20. MARKHAM ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(OP.04-015823, ZA.04-015824) (10.3, 10.5) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the report dated June 15, 2004 entitled “Markham Road Corridor Study: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP.04-015823 and ZA.04-015824)” be received as information for the June 15, 2004 Public Meeting.

CARRIED

21. CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-030006
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM
FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR TOWNHOUSES (ZA 04 016729)(10.5) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation (ZA 04 016729) for zoning by-law amendment to reduce the minimum front yard setback for townhouses within draft approved plan of subdivision

19TM-030006.

CARRIED

22. EAST PRECINCT PLAN AND PRINCIPLES - STATUS UPDATE
MARKHAM CENTRE (10.8) Weblink

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the report entitled “Markham Centre East Precinct Plan - Status Update”, dated June 15, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

23. SPECIAL POLICY AREAS, UPDATED MAPPING FROM TRCA
(13.13.2) Weblink

Committee directed that a formal presentation with a question and answer session be part of the public information meeting.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the staff report entitled “Special Policy Areas - Updated Mapping from TRCA”, dated June 15, 2004, be received;

And that Council direct staff to prepare Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to incorporate the revisions to the Special Policy Areas boundaries identified by the TRCA into the Town’s Official Plan, Secondary Plans and Zoning By-laws;

And that staff be authorized to schedule a public information meeting with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Ministry of Natural Resources staff in attendance, and with notification provided by direct mail to all affected property owners;

And that following the public information meeting, staff be authorized to schedule a statutory public meeting with notification provided in the Economist and Sun newspaper and direct mail to affected and abutting property owners in accordance with The Planning Act requirements.

CARRIED

24. AUTHENTIC CUSTOM CYCLE AND AUTOMOTIVE LTD.
310 MAIN STREET NORTH,
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT,
SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED
ADDITION (SC 04 009736) (10.6) Weblink

Committee discussed the history of the business established at this property, and the proposed use of the addition. The Ward Councillor, following discussions with neighbours, submitted an additional clause regarding the use of the addition.

Rocco Priore, applicant, submitted two letters of support from Pat Perini and Margaret Rose Davison, and spoke to the Committee with respect to the proposed use.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Councillor A. Chiu

That correspondence from Pat Perini, 47 Peter Street, and Margaret Rose Davison, 49 Peter Street, in support of the site plan application by Authentic Custom and Cycle Automotive Ltd., be received;

And that the deputation by Rocco Priore, applicant for Authentic Custom Cycle and Automotive Ltd., be received;

And that the site plan application by Authentic Custom Cycle and Automotive Ltd. to construct an addition to the rear garage at 310 Main Street Markham North, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1. That approval of the application be conditional upon the applicant applying for and obtaining the necessary Minor Variance to permit the expansion of a legal non-conforming use;

2. That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town including provisions for the application of sound proofing measures to the addition, undertaking aesthetic improvements to the street-facing façade to the satisfaction of Town staff and Heritage Markham, and confirmation that signage for the business is in conformity with the Special Sign District provisions;

3. That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

4. That the site plan agreement includes provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and financial obligations related to applicable Developers Group Agreements; and

5. That site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 15, 2004 in the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement with the Town during that period.

6. And that the site plan approval, and the required Minor Variance, be conditional on the addition being used solely for the purpose of storage of materials, parts or vehicles (and specifically not for space to actively repair customers' vehicles), and that the site plan agreement between the Owner and the Town provide accordingly.

CARRIED

25. JOHNSVIEW VILLAGE, THORNHILL

Councillor S. Daurio provided some background information regarding the development of Johnsview Village, and requested Council give consideration to waiving Committee of Adjustment and Zoning application fees incurred by the owner to correct an oversight from 25 years ago.

Staff was directed to provide a memo at Committee of the Whole on June 22, 2004, regarding this request.

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Jones

That staff provide a memo at Committee of the Whole on June 22, 2004, regarding waiving Committee of Adjustment and Zoning application fees for Johnsview Village.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS

26. MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
REMARKS FOR THE HONOURABLE JOHN GERRETSEN,
MINISTER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING (13.2.5)

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 1, 2004, with respect to remarks for The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, be received;

And that the Mayor and Commissioner of Development Services respond to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in writing.

CARRIED

27. MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
JUNE 1, 2004, REQUESTING INPUT ON PROPOSED REFORMS
TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (13.2.5)

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 1, 2004, requesting input on proposed reforms to the Ontario Municipal Board, be received and referred to staff.

CARRIED

28. DRAFT ROPA 43 - REGIONAL CENTRES AND CORRIDORS
MAY 21, 2004 (10.17)

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the correspondence from York Region with respect to the status and next steps of the Draft ROPA 43 - Regional Centres and Corridors, and requesting local municipalities assist in notifying the public of the Statutory Public Meeting on June 24, 2004, be received.

CARRIED

29. CORRESPONDENCE FROM SUE FUSCO, S.T.O.P.
JUNE 7, 2004 REGARDING HYDRO ONE (13.8)

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That correspondence dated June 7, 2004, from Sue Fusco of S.T.O.P. to Carrie-Lynn Ognibene, regarding the Hydro One Workshop, be received.

CARRIED

30. CORRESPONDENCE FROM DINO PRIORE
JUNE 5, 2004 REGARDING HYDRO ONE (13.8)

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That correspondence dated June 5, 2004, from Dino Priore, in opposition to the Hydro One proposal, be received.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

31. RUDY BRATTY, REMINGTON GROUP
DOWNTOWN MARKHAM EMPLOYMENT LANDS (10.8)

Rudy Bratty of the Remington Group made a presentation regarding the Downtown Markham employment lands and marketing.

Mr. Bratty and the Committee had lengthy discussions regarding the office vacancy rate in Markham, the timing for enactment of Remington's residential zoning, the participation of the Developer's Group, and the need for a focus to attract people to Markham Centre.

Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the presentation by Rudy Bratty of the Remington Group, regarding Downtown Markham employment lands and marketing, be received.

CARRIED

Public Meeting

7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

Attendance

Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Members: Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Councillor S. Daurio Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor J. Webster Councillor A. Chiu

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator S. Kitagawa, Acting Senior Project Coordinator M. Seaman, Senior Planner G. Sellars, Senior Planner M. Wouters, Senior Planner N. Surti, Planner K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.

32. EL-EN REALTY LIMITED AND HAREMAR REALTY LTD.
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE AND
MCCOWAN ROAD, BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(ZO.98-229082 & SU.98-229081) (10.5, 10.7)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Zoning By--law Amendment and draft plan of subdivision, Files ZO.98-229082 and SU.98-229081, submitted by El-En Realty Limited and Haremar Realty Limited, for the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road, Berczy Village Community.

Committee was advised that 189 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 22, 2004. There were no written submissions received.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property, and advised that water and sewer allocation is not currently available for this proposal.

Kevin Hayden, 98 Lauraview Crescent, stated his concerns for the grading and drainage from the subject property, as well as for noise and dust from construction.

Sandra Quan, 22 Fulham Gate, expressed concern for traffic flow, drainage, the impacts on the natural habitat, and the impacts during construction. Ms. Quan requested several conditions:

- aesthetically appropriate and functional fence to be provided to control dust during construction

- construction traffic to be routed to avoid main pedestrian roads

- construction vehicles to be parked in an appropriate location

- access to the construction site to be limited to the entrance on Castlemore

- construction site to be kept clear of debris, tidy and safe

- grading to be monitored

- damage caused by construction to be repaired

- a communications plan be prepared to deal with issues as they arise

Haitao Guo, 92 Lauraview Crescent, stated his concern for the impacts on the environment and natural habitat.

Teddy Dai, 80 Courtfield Crescent, stated he has the same concerns as previous speakers, with respect to preservation of the green belt, dust control, and safety issues.

Amh Sahai, 69 Staynor Court, expressed dismay that his view of the green belt at his backyard will be lost. He stated he was not made aware of this proposal when he purchased his house.

Staff responded to concerns and questions regarding grading, drainage, construction issues, the TRCA involvement in defining the green belt, and other issues.

Moved by: Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by: Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the deputations by Kevin Hayden, Sandra Quan, Haitao Guo, Teddy Dai, and Amh Sahai, with concerns regarding the proposal by En-El Realty Limited and Haremar Realty Limited at the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road, Berczy Village Community, be received;

And that the report from the Development Services Committee Report dated March 23, 2004, entitled "En-El Realty Limited and Haremar Realty Limited, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval, Southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road, Berczy Village Community (ZO.98-229082 and SU.98-229081)," be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be received;

And further that the application be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.

CARRIED

33. BORRON CONSTRUCTION INC. (FRAM BUILDING GROUP)
BLOCKS 9 AND 26, PLAN 65M-3482, LAKESIDE VISTA WAY,
SWAN LAKE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT 85 CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE UNITS
(OPA 04 009862, ZA 04 009845) (10.3, 10.5)

The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Files OPA 04 009862, ZA 04 009845, submitted by Borron Construction Inc. (Fram Building Group) to permit townhouses at Blocks 9 and 26, Plan 65M-3482, Lakeside Vista Way, Swan Lake Community.

Committee was advised that 491 notices were mailed on May 26, 2004, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on May 23, 2004. A written copy of the statement made by George Moreton was provided at the meeting.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses, and proposed uses of the subject property. The applicant has had several meetings with the residents.

Sandra Wiles of KLM Planning Partners Inc., representing the applicant, Borron Construction Inc., was in attendance to answer any questions.

David Cooper, 18 Lakeside Vista Way, representing the Village Amenities Committee, stated the committee's support for this proposal.

George Moreton, 10 Emily Glen Way, representing 45 property owners that abut the subject land, stated their support for this proposal. He provided a written copy of his statement.

Moved by: Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by: Councillor K. Usman

That the deputations by David Cooper, representing the Village Amenities Committee, and George Moreton, representing property owners that abut the subject land proposal, in support of the proposal by Borron Construction Inc. (Fram Building Group) in the Swan Lake Community, be received;

And that the written copy of the statement made by George Moreton at the Public Meeting, be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to applications by Borron Construction Inc. (Fram Building Group) to amend the Swan Lake Secondary Plan (PD 30-1) and Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be received;

And that the applications be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:00 p.m.