MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-03-20 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 9
All Members of Council
Development Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional
Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster
PART A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti (10:30) Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio (9:20) Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets: Councillor E. Shapero |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor S. Chait, Director, Economic Development D. Ciastko, Senior Economic Development Officer G. Duncan, Heritage Planner S. Kahn, Business Development Officer B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District R. D. Miller, Senior Planner P. Wokral, Heritage Planner C. Raynor, 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. Regional Councillor T. Wong assumed the Chair
for Economic Development item, No. 15.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed
1. INNOVATION SYNERGY
CENTRE (10.16)
Mr. B.
Glandfield, President and CEO, Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM),
provided a detailed presentation on the history, mandate, activities, funding
and achievements of the ISCM. Mr. Glandfield advised that the ISCM provides a
number of value-added services including advisors and mentors, access to
academic resources and access to funding sources from both the public and
private sectors. It was noted that the ISCM has had 950 client meetings with
545 companies. Mr. Glandfield provided Committee with a breakdown of funding
for 2006 and 2007.
The
Committee was provided with an overview of the governing structure of the ISCM
as well as Angel Investments. It was noted that the first seven (7) deals will
be issued to Angel Investments this week.
Mr. L.
Porosley, a client of the ISCM, outlined his satisfaction with the services
delivered by ISCM to his business. He noted that he was provided with advice on
how to develop business plans and a marketing strategy to diversify his
business. As a result, he plans to hire an additional 5-8 employees and develop
a global presence within the next three (3) years.
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That the
presentation by Mr. B. Glandfield, President and CEO, Innovation Synergy
Centre in
CARRIED
2. BILL 51 – IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY (10.16)
Mr. D.
Miller presented a detailed breakdown of the amendments to the Planning Act
made by Bill 51, including what changes, if any, the Town will have to make to
its Official Plan, Zoning By-laws or current practices and procedures.
The
Committee sought clarification on some issues such as the new measures to allow
municipalities to regulate the appearance of buildings, the checklist for
complete applications, whether there will be any penalties where zoning by-laws
are not in compliance with the Official Plan within three (3) years of an
update to the Plan, and the limitations on appeals in regard to settlement area
boundaries.
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That the
first half of the presentation by Mr. D. Miller, Senior Planner, regarding the
implementation strategy for Bill 51 provisions, be received;
And that
the second half of the presentation be deferred to the next meeting of
Development Services Committee on April 3, 2007.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 6, 2007, Part B (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the Development Services
Committee meeting, Part B, held March 6, 2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- March 6, 2007 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the Development Services
Public Meeting, held March 6, 2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 27, 2007 TO FEBRUARY 16, 2007 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of January 27, 2007 to February 16, 2007” and
direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined
in the report;
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)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
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
March 20, 2007.
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
7. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO THE
FENCE BY-LAW 277-97,
AS AMENDED, FOR 9580 WOODBINE
AVENUE (2.19)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report entitled, “Request for Variance to the Fence By-Law
277-97, as amended, for
And that the request to grant relief from the provisions of the Fence
By-Law 277-97, as amended, to permit a 1.5m (5ft.) high decorative iron fence
in a front and exterior flankage side yard of the church, whereas the By-Law
limits the fence height in the front yard and exterior flankage side yard to
1.2m (4ft.), be approved subject to the following conditions:
- The fence design is to be
consistent with the detail submitted. (Figure 4);
- Entry gates must provide a
minimum 6.0 meter clear width for fire truck access;
- No lock is allowed to be
installed as an internally integrated component of the gate system. The gates may only be chained, in order
that the chain/lock may be cut by the Fire Department in the event of an
emergency;
- Entry gates can be closed only
when there is no occupancy in the building;
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
8. TOWN-INITIATED
BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO AMEND
THE SIGN BY-LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO WALL SIGNS IN
SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS (ZA 07 109644) (2.16)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
report titled, “Town-Initiated By-law Amendment to Amend the Sign By-law as it
Pertains to Wall Signs in Special Sign Districts,” dated March 20, 2007, be
received;
And that a
Public Meeting be held to consider a Town-initiated By-law Amendment to amend
the Sign By-law provisions regarding wall signs in Special Sign Districts;
And that
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
9. TOWN-INITIATED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A LARGER BUILDING FOOTPRINT FOR
RELOCATED HERITAGE BUILDINGS AND
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS – MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
(ZA 06 112355) (10.5, 16.11.3)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
report titled, “Town-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a Larger
Building Footprint for Relocated Heritage Buildings and Accessory Buildings –
Markham Heritage Estates,” dated March 20, 2007, be received;
And that a Public Meeting be held to consider the Town-initiated Zoning
By-law Amendment to permit a larger building footprint for relocated heritage
buildings and accessory buildings in the Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision;
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
10. TAEMAN DEYONG (HAGERMAN
VILLAGE)
DUFFIELD DRIVE, WEST OF
KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A RESTAURANT CAMPUS
(ZA 06 135304) (10.5)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the staff report dated March 20, 2007, entitled: “Taeman Deyong (
And that a Public Meeting be held to consider the application;
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
11. ACCEPTANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE OF
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3567, 65M-3601,
65M-3671, 65M3279 AND 65M-3707 (10.7)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Residential
Subdivisions Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3567, 65M-3601, 65M-3671, 65M-3279 and
65M-3707,” dated March 20, 2007, be received;
And that the services in Subdivision Registered Plan Number 65M-3567,
65M-3601, 65M-3671, 65M-3279 and 65M-3707 be Accepted for Maintenance;
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
And that the Community Services Commission accept the responsibility for
operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the subdivisions as part of
the Town’s system;
And that acceptance of the subdivision 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 kilometres 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;
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
these resolutions.
CARRIED
12. MATRUNDOLA,
BLACKMORE, PACITTO AND RIZZI
NORTH OF EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE,
WEST OF HIGHWAY 48, WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU 02 111460 (19TM-95081) ZA 02 111457) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Att1 Att2 Att3 Att4 Correspondence
The
Committee was advised that staff have been in talks with the applicant and have
reached agreement on all outstanding woodlot issues with respect to the
conditions of draft approval proposed by staff. A memorandum outlining the
revisions to the conditions will be presented to Council at its meeting on
March 27, 2007.
There was
considerable discussion surrounding the request by the applicant for servicing
allocation for six (6) additional units out of the Town’s reserve. It was noted
that additional allocation from York Region is unlikely to be available until
late 2010.
There was
also discussion concerning the applicant’s request to amend the condition of
draft approval relating to the Town’s right to revoke servicing allocation
should construction not proceed in a timely manner. Committee was advised that
the clause is standard in all draft plans of subdivision and if amended in this
case it may set a precedent for future developments.
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the letter from Next Property Group,
dated March 14, 2007, regarding draft plan of subdivision 19TM-95081 and
requesting amendments to the proposed conditions for draft approval, be
received;
And that draft plan
of subdivision 19TM-95081 (Phase 1) by Matrundola, Blackmore, Pacitto and Rizzi, located within the Wismer Commons Community,
be draft approved subject to the conditions of draft approval outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
And that the application submitted by
Matrundola, Blackmore, Pacitto and Rizzi to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and
177-76, as amended, be approved for the residential portion of Phase 1 (67 units) of plan of subdivision 19TM-95081, and the draft by-laws attached as Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’, be finalized and
enacted;
And that servicing
allocation for 61 units be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-95081 (Phase 1) from the
total allocation for the Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with
the June 20, 2006 report on servicing allocation;
And that servicing allocation for an additional
six (6) units be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-95081 (Phase 1) out of the
Town’s reserve;
And that
the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that
the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision
processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 211-83, as
amended by By-law 2007-15);
And further
that the draft plan of subdivision approval will lapse after a period of three
years commencing March 27, 2007 in the event that a subdivision agreement is
not executed within that period;
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
13. SITE PLAN CONTROL
APPLICATION
TER-SKY DEVELOPMENTS INC.
RELOCATION OF A HERITAGE HOUSE
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(SC 05 022910) (10.6)
Mr. A. Windrum, on behalf of the applicant, advised that various
unsuccessful attempts have been made to sell or lease the property at its
current location. Mr. Windrum noted that relocating the property will make it
possible to market it as a residential property, ensuring that the heritage
features will be enhanced and maintained.
There was discussion surrounding the merits of engaging additional
public input on the matter as well as the ongoing Environmental Assessment on
the widening of Highway 48. Committee was advised that there has been public
consultation on the matter and Heritage Markham received written submissions.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Site Plan Control Application SC 05 022910 by Ter-Sky Developments
Inc. for
1. That the Owner enter into a site
plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special provisions
and requirements of Town departments, including the following:
a) an exterior restoration plan for
the exterior of the heritage house, including the installation of wood windows
and doors consistent with the approved elevations;
b) a provision that any fencing
along the west lot line facing Main Street South will be of a
historically-appropriate style and no more than four feet in total height;
2. And 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;
3. And that the site plan agreement
include provision for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees,
recoveries, and development charges;
4. And that the Owner agree to close
off the existing driveway access to
5. And that the Owner provide the
required road widening on Main Street South consistent with the widening taken
for the rest of the Walker’s Hill Subdivision;
6. And that the Owner enter into a
Heritage Conservation Easement with the Town;
7. And further that site plan
approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing March 20, 2007 in
the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement with the
Town during that period;
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(See following motion to defer which was lost)
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor V. Burke
That Site
Plan Control Application SC 05 022910 by Ter-Sky Developments Inc. for 29 James
Walker Court be deferred for four (4) weeks to allow a public information
session on the application to be held.
LOST
14. COMMERCIAL
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT ELIGIBILITY
EMERGENCY STOREFRONT REPAIR AND RESTORATION
HAMID IMANI 7705-7707 YONGE STREET
THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (10.0)
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That Council permit the owner of 7705-7707 Yonge Street to be eligible
for the Markham Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program prior to the
regular application deadline date of May 1, 2007, due to the unique
circumstances under which the storefront must be repaired, and the exceptional
architectural and historical significance of this Yonge St. property;
And that the application be processed for early approval subject to the
applicant meeting all other applicable requirements;
And that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a Heritage
Conservation Easement Agreement between the property owners of
And that the grant be funded through the Development Services (Heritage)
Capital Accounts up to the maximum of $15,000.00;
And that
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
15. MARKHAM SPACE RACE 2006
FINAL REPORT (10.16)
Mr. D. Ciastko, Senior Economic Development Officer, briefly outlined
the details of the Markham Space Race 2006. Committee was advised that the
awards were presented on February 26, 2007 and that work is underway to secure
additional sponsors for 2007.
The Committee commended staff for their work and noted that a recent
advertising flyer produced by Staples Business Depot had space dedicated to
details on the Markham Space Race.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the report titled “Markham Space Race 2006 Final Report” be
received for information,
And that Staff bring forward the cost of the 2007 Space Race program in
its forthcoming 2007 marketing plan report,
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. JASMINE AND MIKE WALSH,
74 FAITHFUL WAY
REQUEST FOR ADDRESS CHANGE
(10.15)
Staff noted
that street numbering is only changed where there has been an error or where a
change is recommended by the Fire Service. Staff advised that neither situation
applies in this case. It was additionally noted that the Town does not allocate
addresses to units within apartment buildings.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the correspondence dated March 12, 2007 from, Jasmine and Mike
Walsh, requesting a change to the street number for
CARRIED
17. NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL PROJECT (10.16)
Mr. J. Livey, C.A.O., briefly updated Committee on the status of the
National Research Council project following the recent federal Budget. Staff
will provide a more detailed update at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The
Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 12:00 p.m.