MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2006-05-02

Meeting No. 9

All Members of Council

Development Services Economic Development

Chair: Councillor G. McKelvey Chair: Councillor J. Virgilio

Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik

PART A - 12:00 noon - Canada Room

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

Attendance

Mayor D. Cousens (d: 1:45) Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (d: 1:55) Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell Councillor S. Daurio (a: 1:00) Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor J. Webster Councillor G. McKelvey Councillor D. Horchik Councillor K. Usman Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services J. Carnegie, Director of Corporate Communications C. Conrad, Town Solicitor S. Chait, Director, Economic Development D. Ciastko, Senior Economic Development Officer R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning D. McClean, Fire Chief H. Nguyen, Business Development Officer T. Northcott, Senior Economic Development Officer V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design N. Surti, Planner W. Snowball, Deputy Fire Chief C. Raynor, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 12:05 p.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair. Councillor J. Virgilio assumed the Chair for Economic Development items, Nos. 1 and 2.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None disclosed

1. GTMA MISSION TO INDIA (10.16)

Mr. S. Chait, Director, Economic Development, presented information and photographs detailing the GTMA mission to India and Pakistan in 2005. The Committee was advised that as a result of the mission, Si3, a leading Pakistani high-tech company is locating in Markham. The Committee thanked the Director, Economic Development and Councillor K. Usman for their hard work during this mission.

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That the staff presentation regarding the GTMA Mission to India be received.

CARRIED

2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING TOOL (10.16)

Mr. D. Ciastko, Business Development Officer, provided information and examples of five (5) new marketing tools – a Markham-branded USB flash drive, a corporate poster project, a redesigned Markham economic profile, the Comptech 1000 award for young businesses (offering one year’s free office space in Markham) and the new presentation folder for holding marketing information. The Economic Development team was congratulated for their good work.

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That the staff presentation regarding the Economic Development Marketing Tools be received.

CARRIED

3. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

The following staff were presented with service awards:

Malcolm Straughan, Parks Labourer/Driver, Operations, Parks Maintenance – 25 years

William Wiles, Manager, By-law and Licensing, By-law Enforcement – 25 years

Andrew Dunlop, Backhoe Operator, Operations Roads Maintenance – 20 years

Andrea Beneteau, Firefighter, Fire Department – 10 years

Janice Carroll, Aquatic Coordinator, Angus Glen Pool, Programs, Aquatics – 10 years

Matthew Miller, GIS Analyst 1, Information Technology Services – 5 years

Nasir Kenea, Manager, Applications & GIS, Information Technology Services – 5 years

Susan Olin, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services – 5 years

William Hamilton, Architectural Plans Examiner II, Building Standards – 5 years

Edmund Yuen, Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist, Human Resources – 3 years

4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 18, 2006 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 18, 2006, be confirmed.

CARRIED

5. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 12, 2006 (16.11)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held April 12, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

6. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 12, 2006 (16.34)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held April 12, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

7. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 19, 2006 (16.39)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held April 19, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

8. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 25, 2006 TO APRIL 7, 2006 (10.0)

Report

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 “March 25, 2006 to April 7, 2006” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.

CARRIED

9. DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORTS (10.6)
Report

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 May 2, 2006.

CARRIED

10. 512441 ONTARIO LTD., 9390 & 9404 HIGHWAY 48
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR COMMERCIAL USES
(ZA 05 026423) (10.5)

Report Figures

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That a Public Meeting be held to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 05 026423) application by 512441 Ontario Limited to rezone 9390 & 9404 Highway 48 to permit commercial uses.

CARRIED

11. TERRA NERO INVESTMENTS 77 ANDERSON AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL TO PERMIT A COIN CAR WASH AND
QUICK LUBE FACILITY AT 77 ANDERSON AVENUE (ZA 06 106227) (10.5)

Report Figures

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That a public meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Terra Nero Investments for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 06 106227) and Site Plan Approval to permit a coin car wash and quick lube facility at 77 Anderson Road, northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Anderson Avenue.

CARRIED

12. CATHEDRAL TOWN LTD AND 404 DEVELOPMENTS INC.
1 AND 11 MAGIC AVENUE, AND 16 AND 28 BONHEUR ROAD
WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 4 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
(ZA 06 108758) (10.5)

Report Figures

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That a public meeting be held to consider the application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 4 single detached dwellings at 1 & 11 Magic Ave. and 16 & 28 Bonheur Rd. in the West Cathedral Community (File No. ZA 06 108758).

CARRIED

13. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROPRIATE NAME FOR
THE EXISTING NINTH LINE IN BOX GROVE COMMUNITY (10.14)

Report 1 2 Correspondence..

This item was deferred from the Development Services Committee meeting held on April 18, 2006, to allow notice to be provided to interested persons.

There was considerable discussion surrounding the merits of changing the name of the existing Ninth Line in the Box Grove Community and a number of alternatives were suggested. The Committee noted that further street name changes may be required following the completion of the Markham By-Pass to Steeles Avenue. It was also suggested that the existence of a Ninth Line and Old Ninth Line may cause confusion and lead to problems with emergency dispatch. The Committee noted that if a name change is approved, the Town should cover any costs resulting to residents. It was also suggested that the Ward Councillors might conduct a public information session in order to gather feedback prior to any decision on the name change being approved.

Mr. D. McCombe, a resident of the affected portion of Ninth Line, spoke in opposition to a change of the existing street name.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the correspondence dated April 18, 2006 from Irene Alexander, 7801 Ninth Line, in objection to changing the name of the 9^th Line, be received;

And that the deputation from Mr. D. McCombe, a resident of Ninth Line in the Box Grove community, in opposition to a change of the existing street name, be received;

And that consideration of the appropriate name for the existing Ninth Line in the Box Grove community be referred to staff to further review and report back to Council or Committee of the Whole before the end of June 2006 on future road alignments and potential street naming requirements in and around Box Grove;

And that Box Grove Boulevard be considered as a possible name for the redirected section of Ninth Line.

CARRIED

14. WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC.
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
BY-LAW (SU 01 119048 (19TM-01020 PHASE 2) ZO 01 119040)
(10.7, 10.5)

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This item was deferred from the Development Services Committee meeting held on April 18, 2006, to allow for further review.

Ms. K. Kessel, a resident of Heritage Estates, spoke to request the matter be deferred until the next meeting of Development Services Committee on May 16, 2006, and also spoke in support of a height restriction on the proposed houses on Monkhouse Road.

Mr. P. John, a resident of Heritage Estates, also spoke in support of height restrictions.

Mr. B. Bhoola, Vice President, Ballantry Homes Inc., and Mr. D. Hill, Ballamtry Homes Inc. spoke in opposition to a deferral and in opposition to height restrictions.

The Committee requested clarification from the deputants on issues such as the proposed landscaping designed to screen the Monkhouse Road homes and what would be suitable height requirements. Staff advised that the rear elevations of the Monkhouse Road properties will require prior approval from the Manager, Heritage Planning.

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That correspondence from Karen Kessel, on behalf of the residents of the Heritage Estates, requesting a further deferral to May 16, 2006, be received;

And that the deputations from Ms. K. Kessel and Mr. P. John, residents of Heritage Estates, in support of height restrictions for the proposed homes on Monhkouse Road, be received;

And that correspondence from Mr. A. and Ms. K. Dargan, residents of Heritage Estates, requesting that Council ensure any development to the north of the Heritage Estates be undertaken sensitively, be received;

And that the deputations from Mr. B. Bhoola and Mr. D. Hill, Ballantry Homes Inc., in opposition to the proposed height restrictions be received;

And that the memorandum from staff, dated April 25, 2006, to Council providing additional information on the matter be received;

And that the letter dated April 25, 2006 from Mr. B. Bhoola, Vice President, Ballantry Homes Inc., regarding the proposed development on Monkhouse Road, be received

And that staff report back to Committee of the Whole on May 9, 2006 with the heights of the heritage homes on the north side of David Gohn Circle, and the differing grade elevation between David Gohn Circle and Monkhouse Road, in order that a height restriction on the proposed homes on Monkhouse Road can be calculated that will ensure those houses do not exceed the height of the heritage homes on the north side of David Gohn Circle.

CARRIED

15. HOLY CROSS CEMETERY, 8361 YONGE STREET
THORNHILL, SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO PERMIT
A MAUSOLEUM ADDITION (SC 05 026882) (10.6)

Report Figures

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

That the site plan application (SC 05 026882) submitted by the Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of Toronto for a three-storey mausoleum addition at 8361 Yonge Street, be endorsed in principle, subject to the general and specific conditions in Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated May 2, 2006.

CARRIED

16. FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., WEST SIDE OF
MARKHAM ROAD, NORTH OF DENISON STREET
OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A FOUR STOREY
CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
(OP 03 116717, ZA 03 116709, SC 03 116723)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

Report Figures A B

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the Official Plan amendment application (OP 03-116717) submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. for lands north of Denison Street, on the west side of Markham Road, be approved and the draft Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated May 2, 2006, be finalized and adopted;

And that the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 03-116709) to amend By-law 90-81 as amended, submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to permit a four-storey apartment building on the west side of Markham Road, north of Denison Street, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and enacted;

And that Forest Bay Homes Ltd. be granted a servicing allocation of 52 units, as per the November 22, 2005 servicing allocation strategy endorsed by Council on November 29, 2005;

And that the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

And that the Site Plan application (SC. 03-116723) submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to permit a four-storey apartment building on the west side of Markham Road, north of Denison Street, be endorsed in principle, subject to the general and specific conditions in Appendix ‘A’.

CARRIED

17. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON ONTARIO MUNICIPAL
BOARD APPEALS (8.0)

Report

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That Council direct Legal and other staff members to attend Ontario Municipal Board appeals in the following circumstances:

a) Council has adopted an Official Plan Amendment and it is appealed;

b) Council has passed a zoning by-law amendment and it is appealed;

c) Council has refused to adopt an OPA or pass a zoning by-law amendment and the refusal is appealed;

d) the Town has appealed a decision of the Committee of Adjustment and the matter settles but a hearing is still required in order that new conditions can be added;

e) a Heritage designation by-law is appealed;

f) draft plan approval or site plan conditions are appealed.

And that Council be kept updated on appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board and, if requested, staff bring forward a written report providing detailed information on such matters;

And that in all other circumstances, staff will report to Council to obtain Council’s authorization to attend any other matter scheduled for hearing by the OMB.

PART C

Public Meeting

7:00 p.m. - Council Chamber

Attendance

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Councillor S. Daurio Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor J. Webster Councillor G. McKelvey Councillor D. Horchik Councillor K. Usman Councillor A. Chiu

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Henriques, Planner J. Kee, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor G. McKelvey in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - None declared

18. ROCCO AND DORA CUOPPOLO, 20 RIVER BEND ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT TWO
RESIDENTIAL LOTS (ZA 05 027077) (10.5)

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The Chair advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, File ZA 05 027077, submitted by Rocco and Cora Cuoppolo, 20 River Bend Road to permit two (2) residential lots.

Committee was advised that 49 notices were mailed on April 12, 2006, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on April 6, 2006. Committee received one written submission from:

· Mr. Glenn Baron and Ms. P. Doherty, 251 and 271 Helen Avenue expressing concerns.

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, and zoning requirements. It was noted that TRCA approval is required and that, consistent with Official Plan policies, the applicant will be required to convey the valleylands and buffer to the Town as a condition of severance approval.

Mr. Randal Dickie, of PMG Planning Consultants, was in attendance representing the applicant, and made a brief presentation and responded to comments. He presented seven (7) letters in support of the application from surrounding neighbours.

Committee discussed building coverage calculation; environmental buffer; frontages; setbacks; adjusted driveway location; tree preservation; compatibility with neighbourhood; special policy area designation, and the importance of street character. It was suggested that this application be approved, but a clause be added to the staff resolution relating to building height restriction.

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

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

That the Development Services Commission report dated March 7, 2006, entitled “Preliminary Report – Rocco and Dora Cuoppolo - Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law to Permit Two Residential Lots at 20 River Bend Road (ZA.05-027077)” be received;

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 2, 2006 with respect to the proposed amendments by By-law 122-72 be received;

And that the application by Rocco and Dora Cuoppolo to amend By-law 122-72 be approved; subject to a one-storey height restriction;

And staff be requested to work with the applicant regarding lot coverage and finalization of details;

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72 be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:45 p.m.