MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-10-02
Meeting No. 26
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
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. Canada Room
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu |
A. Taylor, Acting Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor L. Duoba, Project Coordinator B. Karumanchery, Manager, East District S. Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design M. Wouters, Senior Planner C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed a conflict of interest in respect of Item 3 as he is the legal representative of the landowner and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
The following staff were presented with service awards:
Kathy Schneider, Senior Acquisitions Clerk, Technical Service Department 20 years
Patricia Boon, Circulation Supervisor, Markham Village Library 15 years
Linda Ng, Cataloguing Clerk, Technical Service Department 5 years
Andrea Cecchetto, Branch Librarian, Milliken Mills Library 3 years
Jennifer Dias-Stevenson, Information Service Librarian 3 years
Becky Godwin, Information Service Assistant 3 years
Hilary Huffman, Information Service Librarian, Markham Village Library 3 years
Larry Lockway, Collection Development Strategist, Administration Centre 3 years
Margaret MacMillan, Branch Librarian, Angus Glen Library 3 years
Chris Sheehy, Information Service Librarian, Angus Glen Library 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, Part A
(10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held September 11, 2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY
SPRINGHILL HOMES INC. &
MACWOOD HOMES INC.
- HIGH-RISE COMPLEX AT
OLD MARKHAM BY-PASS &
HIGHWAY NO. 7 (10.6)
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed a conflict of interest in respect of Item 3 as he is the legal representative of the landowner and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Mr. Sal Crimi, on behalf of Springhill Homes Inc. & Macwood Homes Inc., presented information regarding the Site Plan Application for a high-rise complex at the intersection of Old Markham By-Pass and Highway No. 7. Mr. Crimi advised that the developer is seeking to advance part of the project, totaling 309 units but that it cannot proceed without servicing allocation.
Staff advised that the project has planning merit and acknowledged the problem with securing servicing allocation. Staff advised that a report outlining a Town wide strategy for servicing allocation will be forthcoming in November, 2007. Additionally, staff advised that this development is the next high rise development in Cornell on the waiting list for servicing allocation.
Committee requested information as to any
sustainability provisions being considered by the developer. The Committee
noted the importance of developing detailed criteria relating to sustainability
provisions in new developments and suggested that the green homes development
in
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation by Mr. Sal Crimi, on behalf of Springhill Homes Inc. & Macwood Homes Inc., regarding the Site Plan Application for a high-rise complex at the intersection of Old Markham By-Pass and Highway No. 7 be received;
And that staff do all things possible to set the importance and priority of providing servicing allocation to this application;
And that the applicant use its best efforts to incorporate LEED principles and greywater mitigation techniques in this development;
And that the Committee agrees in principle that this application is a viable concept and the development be encouraged to proceed.
CARRIED
4. CORNELL SECONDARY PLAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY (5.10)
Mr. S. Saiyed, Manager of Transportation/Engineering presented information relating to the Cornell Secondary Plan Transportation Study. The Committee was shown traffic projections to 2031 and a proposed schedule for intersection improvements based on the projections.
Committee was advised that staff will continue to work with VIVA to ensure transit use in the area is maximized.
The Committee requested that the Ministry of Transportation and the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority be invited to a future Part A session in order to provide information on the 407 Transitway.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation by Mr. S. Saiyed, Manager of Transportation/Engineering, regarding the Cornell Secondary Plan Transportation Study be received.
CARRIED
5. NEW COMMUNITIES REVIEW - UPDATE (10.0)
Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning & Urban Design, presented an update on the New Communities Review. The Committee was reminded of comments on the positive and negative elements of a number of the new communities including Angus Glen, Wismer, Greensborough and Leitchcroft.
Committee was advised that a report will be forthcoming to Development Services Committee recommending a number of community design principles and standards. It was noted that there will need to be a subsequent review of the various planning by-laws.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation by Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning & Urban Design, regarding the New Communities Review - Update be received.
CARRIED
6. BOB
HUNTER PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
- ROUGE PARK (10.0)
Ms. L. Duoba, Project Coordinator, presented
information regarding the Bob Hunter Park Management Plan. Committee was shown
maps of the
There was general discussion about the proposed
realignment of
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation by Ms. L. Duoba, Project Coordinator, regarding
the Bob Hunter Park Management Plan -
CARRIED
7. YORK REGION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS
(10.0)
Committee noted that there is often insufficient notice from the Region of York as to the dates of upcoming Environmental Assessment (EA) Public Information Meetings. Additionally, it was stated that the scheduling of these meetings can often clash with other commitments.
Committee requested that the Town Clerk work with Regional staff in order to improve the notice and scheduling of such meetings.
Committee suggested that it will be valuable that, where an EA may be
contentious, that Council develop a position so that there is a consistent
message to the community. However, it was noted that the final decision on a
course of action lies with the Region of York and not the Town.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That comments regarding the scheduling and notice for Environmental Assessment Public Information Meetings be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of