MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-04-17 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 12
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. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti (a:11:10) Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath (d:
10:45) Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon 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 S. Bordone, Planner A. Brown, Director of Engineering D. Ciastko, Senior Economic Development Officer B. Karumanchery, Senior Project Coordinator V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:10 a.m. in the Canada Room with Deputy Mayor J. Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 3, 2007 Part B (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held April 3, 2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 21, 2007 (16.39)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held March 21, 2007 be received.
CARRIED
3. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2007
TO MARCH 23, 2007 (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORT (10.6)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
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 April 17, 2007;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS FOR
POLICIES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREAS (10.3, 10.5)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Town
initiated Official Plan (OP.06-133377) and Zoning By-law (ZA.06-133382) amendments to amend the policies
of the Official Plan for lands designated Rural Residential and to add
development standards to By-law 304-87, as amended for lands zoned Rural
Residential Estate;
And that notice of the Public
Meeting be advertised in the local papers, after the Town has received
confirmation from York Region regarding their determination whether or not
the proposed Official Plan is of local
significance, and is exempt from Regional approval;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. OXNARD BOXGROVE LTD.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT THE REZONING OF LANDS WITHIN
7085 14TH AVENUE BOX GROVE PLANNING DISTRICT
ZA 07 108731 (10.5)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That a public meeting be held to consider the
application submitted by Oxnard Boxgrove Ltd. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit the rezoning of a portion of 7085 14th Avenue, within the Box
Grove Planning District;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. WOODJANE CORPORATION Page
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A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT A TWO-STOREY MIXED-USE
COMMERCIAL PLAZA 8241 WOODBINE AVENUE
EAST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE,
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 407
ZA 06 134156 (10.5)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the report dated
And that Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application, when the issues identified in this report have been addressed;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. 2007 FIRST QUARTER UPDATE OF
THE STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That Development
Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the first
quarter of 2007, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the
CARRIED
9. CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
SOUTH OF 16TH AVENUE, EAST OF OLD MARKHAM BY-PASS
CORNELL COMMUNITY
SU 06 135988 (19TM-06017) AND ZA 06 135990 (10.7, 10.5)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That a public meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation for draft plan of subdivision (19TM-06017) approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments to permit a residential plan of subdivision within the Cornell community;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. 1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED (METRUS
DEVELOPMENTS)
NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE, EAST OF 9TH LINE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (PHASE 2)
SU 01 118320 (19TM-01015, PHASE 2) AND ZA 07 108415 (10.7, 10.5)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments) for draft plan of subdivision (19TM-01015, Phase 2) approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments to permit a residential plan of subdivision within the Cornell community;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. MATTAMY
(COUNTRY GLEN) LTD AND
WYCKLAND ESTATES LTD
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
SOUTH OF 16TH
AVENUE, EAST OF BUR OAK AVENUE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
SU 06 135982 (19TM-06016) AND
ZA 06 135983 (10.7, 10.5)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That a public meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd and Wyckland Estates Ltd for draft plan of subdivision (19TM-06016) approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments to permit a residential plan of subdivision within the Cornell Community;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. DELEGATION
OF COUNCIL APPROVAL
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (10.0)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That pursuant to the provisions of the
And that the By-law attached as Appendix A be enacted
by Council;
And that staff provide regular
updates to Development Services Committee on delegated approvals for grants
under the Commercial Signage Replacement Program;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. VIC TOU DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
MEDICAL CLINIC FACILITY AT 7543 KENNEDY ROAD,
EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD
SOUTH OF HIGHGLEN AVENUE
FILE NOS.: OP 05 021516, ZA 05 021522 AND SC 05 021528
(10.3, 10.6)
There was brief discussion
surrounding the ground floor use of the proposed development.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C.
Moretti
That the Official Plan
Amendment application (OP 05 021516) submitted by Vic Tou Developments Inc. to
permit a Medical Clinic Facility at 7543 Kennedy Road, on the east side of Kennedy Road, south of
Highglen Avenue, be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as
Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted;
And that the Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 05 0211522) to amend By-law 90-81, as amended,
submitted by Vic Tou Developments Inc. to permit a Medical Clinic
Facility at 7543 Kennedy Road, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix
‘B’, be finalized and enacted;
And that the Site Plan Control application (SC 05 021528) submitted by Vic Tou Developments Inc. to permit a Medical Clinic Facility at 7543 Kennedy Road, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix “C”;
And that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
14. 1685904 ONTARIO INC.
4600 STEELES AVENUE EAST
(NORTH-EAST CORNER OF STEELES AVENUE EAST
AND THE FUTURE MIDLAND AVENUE EXTENSION)
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT A
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
ZA 06 126186 (10.5)
Mr. J. Shirodker, on behalf of Milliken Mills East Ratepayers
Association and Mr. R. Vinluan, local resident, presented concerns with the
proposed development. These included the impact on traffic in the area,
possible invasion of privacy of existing residents and the increased sun
shadow. Staff advised that steps have been taken to minimize these effects,
including the elimination of balconies on the east side of the building, the
elimination of a proposed driveway in order to preserve some existing trees and
increased setbacks. It was also noted that the extension of
There was brief discussion surrounding an agreement with the City of
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT – 1685904 Ontario Inc. – 4600 Steeles Avenue East (North-east corner of Steeles Avenue East and the future Midland Avenue extension) – Rezoning application to permit a mixed-use development”, dated April 17, 2007, be received;
And that the deputations from Mr.
J. Shirodker, on behalf of Milliken Mills East Ratepayers Association, and Mr.
R. Vinluan, local resident, outlining concerns with the proposed development be
received;
And that the zoning amendment application (ZA 06
126186) to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved as outlined in the
staff report and the draft implementing zoning by-law amendment attached as
Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. REVISED
DRAFT CORNELL SECONDARY PLAN
(OP 06-114028) (10.4)
Report Figure 1 Figure 2 Table 1 Appendix A Appendix Maps
Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design, presented an update on issues raised at the April 10, 2007 Development Services Committee meeting. It was noted that an additional $15-20 million in Development Charges is anticipated from the increased intensification in Cornell and that parkland in Cornell will be in the order of five (5) acres per 1,000 population. The Committee requested that staff prioritize the acquisition of additional parkland ahead of cash in lieu payments from developers. It was also suggested that the increase in Development Charges might be used to fund a larger library and other enhancements to the East Markham Community Centre.
Committee was advised staff will report back to a future Part A session of Development Services Committee on the new urbanism principles, a transportation study for Cornell Centre, an employment lands strategy and the provincial and federal growth plans.
Committee was provided with information relating to the Mattamy green
home project in Milton and staff agreed to examine a similar green development
in
The Committee expressed concern about the potential lack of infrastructure for the proposed level of development. The Committee requested that staff report back on the possibility of placing holding provisions on future development until the appropriate infrastructure is in place.
The Committee thanked staff and members of the Cornell Advisory Group for their work in producing the draft Cornell Secondary Plan.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report titled “Revised Draft Cornell Secondary Plan” dated April 17, 2007, be received;
And that the revised draft Secondary Plan for the Cornell Planning District, attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report, be received;
And that the revised draft Secondary Plan for the Cornell Planning District be released to the public and circulated to agencies for comment;
And that staff be authorized to schedule a community open house to consider the revised draft Secondary Plan for the Cornell Planning District;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. VIVA
UPDATE (5.14)
Ms. M. Frances Turner, Vice President, Viva
Transit, provided an update on Viva Transit including the recent funding
announcement for Phase 2 and an outline of the issues that will be presented to
the public for comment, including design standards for intersections,
boulevards, stations, and canopies.
The Committee noted that business owners on
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation by Ms. M. Frances Turner, Vice President, Viva Transit, providing a Viva
2007 update, be received.
CARRIED
17. DEVIATION ROAD PARKING PROHIBITION (5.10)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report titled “Deviation Road Parking Prohibition” dated April 23, 2007, be
received;
And
that the attached By-law to amend Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188,
pertaining to “Prohibited Parking”, by including the south side of
And
that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install and
maintain the appropriate signs upon approval of the attached By-law;
And
that the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking
restrictions upon installation of the signs.
CARRIED
18. BAY
THORN DRIVE AND INVERLOCHY BOULEVARD
– PROPOSED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD (5.12)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report entitled “
And that the
And that the adult school crossing guard service be funded through the
proposed 2007 budget, account 640-998-5642;
And that the proposed 2007 operating budget increase to the adult
school crossing guard account, in the amount of $23,000, be pre-approved;
And that the Operations Department be directed to install school
crossing signs, crosswalk pavement markings, concrete surfaces and relocate the
stop bar at the subject location;
And that Staffing Services, the Town’s Adult School Crossing Guard
contractor, be directed to provide the services of an adult school crossing
guard at the intersection of Bay Thorn Drive and Inverlochy Boulevard upon completion of the
subject works by the Operations Department;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
19. TERMS
OF REFERENCE FOR THE MAIN STREET
MARKHAM CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT (16.39)
Staff
agreed to incorporate some minor housekeeping amendments to the Terms of
Reference for the Main Street Markham Class Environmental Assessment.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated April
16, 2007, entitled “Terms of Reference for the Main Street Markham Class Environmental Assessment” be received;
And that the Terms of
Reference for the Main Street Markham Class
Environmental Assessment be endorsed;
And that staff report
back to Council in June 2007 with a recommendation for award
of the consulting contract for the project.
CARRIED
20. REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK REPORT TITLED
“HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES
ON REGIONAL
ROADS” (13.4)
Ms. E. Ellison, President Ward 1 (South) Thornhill Residents Association and Ms. T. Bezant, Bayview Glen Residents Association, spoke to express concerns with the York Region report on High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on Bayview Avenue, particularly with the Environmental Assessment process and the impact on storm water runoff in the area.
The Committee suggested that representatives from York Region be invited to a future meeting of Development Services Committee to provide more detailed information.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That
consideration of a report from
And that representatives
from
CARRIED
21. REGIONAL
COMMENTS ON DRAFT MTO HIGHWAY ACCESS
MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES (13.4)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
a report from York Region dated February 8, 2007 titled “Comments on Draft MTO
Highway Access Management Guidelines” be received.
CARRIED
22. REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK REPORT TITLED
PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT
THE ‘PLACES TO GROW’ PLAN IN
YORK REGION” (13.4)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
a report from York Region dated March 7, 2007 titled “Provincial Infrastructure
Required to Implement the ‘Places to Grow’ Plan in York Region,” be received.
CARRIED
23. NAMING
OF MIDLAND AVENUE
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
staff report back with a recommendation as to the appropriate name for the
CARRIED
24. NEW
DELHI DRIVE KARACHI
DRIVE
The Committee queried when the names for
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 11:30 a.m.