MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-09-11 -
Meeting No. 23
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor
J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor
T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor J.
Webster Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor
G. Landon
PART A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets: Councillor E. Shapero |
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services R. Borooah, Town Architect C. Conrad, Town Solicitor L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Committee
convened at the hour of
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 26, 2007, Part A and Part B (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and Part B, held
And that clause 2
of the recommendation for Minute Item 5 be amended to specify that the All Way
Stop Control be installed at Cynthia Jean Street and William Berczy Boulevard only;
And that a by-law
be enacted to repeal Town of Markham By-law 2007-180 which amended Schedule 12
of Traffic By-law 106-71 to include an All Way Stop Control at Cynthia Jean
Street and William Berczy Boulevard and Weatherill
Road and William Berczy Boulevard;
And that a by-law
be enacted to amend Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law
106-71 to include an all way stop control at
CARRIED
2. INTENSIFICATION/DESIGN STUDY (10.0)
Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design and Mr. R. Borooah, Town Architect, presented details of the intensification/design study. Committee was shown the context for growth in the Greater Toronto Area as well as areas of the Town that have potential for increased density.
Features such as shade impact, visual impact and human scale were discussed. There was an overview of alternative design principles such as slab buildings vs. point towers and their potential impacts. Other design principles include enhanced building definition at street level or terracing that mitigates the appearance of a sheer wall. It was noted that density gradation and height transition are important elements for mitigating visual impact.
Staff showed a variety of examples from
There was discussion surrounding how Council can tackle development applications in order to ensure consideration is given to design issues and area context. Staff advised that a report is forthcoming that will outline potential measures by which Council can influence design elements.
Next steps include an analysis of potential intensification opportunities and constraints within the built up area and to report back to Development Services Committee on potential scenarios. Draft intensification policies for the Directed Growth Strategy and Official Plan Review are expected in 2008.
Committee members agreed that a tour to view various developments in
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation from Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design, and Mr. R. Borooah, Town Architect, regarding the Intensification/Density Study be received.
CARRIED
3. MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ART PLAN (10.0)
Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning, presented an overview of a Public Art Policy framework for making decisions about the placing of art on municipal lands. The work of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee was noted as were the Environmental Art Events in 2005 and 2006. A forthcoming staff report will propose a further event for February 2008.
Various public art opportunities were identified such as on paths, trails, gateways, landmarks and natural systems. Potential funding options include capital budget and pooled funds. It was suggested that the Official Plan may need to be amended to include public art policies.
A draft Municipal Public Art Plan is expected in the fall of 2007,
following which a public information session will be held. Committee noted that
in
There was brief discussion regarding an art piece proposed at the Liberty development on Highway 7 and it was noted that it will encroach on a Region of York right of way. Staff agreed to provide an update on this matter, as well as a proposed linear park, at a future meeting of Development Services Committee.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation from Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning, regarding the Municipal Public Art Plan be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of