MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-10-16
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 B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero 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 A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor G. Duncan, Heritage Planner V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
Donato Capozzi, Labourer/Driver, Operations – 20 years
Lucy Hau, Secretariat Services Assistant, Clerk’s – 20 years
Brent Marshall, Stockkeeper, Operations – 20 years
Paul Parkin, Group Leader, Operations – 20 years
Dennis Riggs, Facility Coordinator, Centennial C. C., Recreation Services – 20 years
Garry Hale, Building Inspector II, Building Standards – 10 years
Marjorie Rebane, Manager,
Darlene Barker, Provincial Offences Officer Supervisor, By-law & Licensing Division – 5 years
Anna Cowan, Administrative Assistant, Mayor’s Office, Mayor & Council – 5 years
Nick Samfira, Technology Support Specialist II, Information Technology Services – 5 years
Anna Eliadis, Contact Centre Representative, Contact Centre – 5 years
Robert Flindall, Manager, Operations and Maintenance, Operations - Waterworks – 3 years
Ryan O’Reilly, Gardener, Operations – 3 years
Mario Puopolo, Facility Operator II, Centennial C. C., Recreation Services – 3 years
Donald Roe, Recreation Supervisor Programs, Angus Glen C. C., Recreation Cervices – 3 years
Paul Sit, Fire Plan Examiner, Fire & Emergency Services – 3 years
Nashina Visram, Client Advisor, Information Technology Services – 3 years
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held September 18, 2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved By Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded By Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held
CARRIED
Moved By Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded By Regional Councillor J. Heath
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
Moved By Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded By Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the report dated
And that staff schedule
a Public Meeting to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications, when issues identified in this report have been addressed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that staff be
authorized to continue to process this proposal and initiate discussions
with the applicants regarding the possible acquisition of the residual
Town-owned lands;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved By Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded By Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Development
Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the third
quarter of 2007, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the
CARRIED
Mr. Karl Mahler, local
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the demolition application for
Mr. Bill Wylie, local
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the demolition application
for
Mr. Andrew
Forensic, Walker Nott, Dragilevic and Associates representing the owner, Ms.
Irina Gordon, of
The Committee
enquired if Ms. Gordon had the house inspected prior to purchasing it. Ms. Gordon advised that the house was
inspected prior to her purchasing and it was inspected again after they had
moved in by
Ms. Marion
Matthias, local resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the
demolition application for
Ms. Judith Dawson, local
resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the demolition application
for 179 John Street. Ms. Dawson is in
support of the staff recommendation to refuse the application.
The Committee
stated that it appears many of the Thornhill residents do not agree with the
“C” class buildings within the new Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
Plan and enquired if there is an approach that can be taken to help avoid
confrontational meetings every time.
Staff advised the newly adopted Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
Plan has guidelines in place to be followed when considering a “C” class
building.
Moved by Councillor
V. Burke
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the correspondence from Barry Nelson, George
Bitsakakis, Danny Lew and Lynn Grenier-Lew, be received;
And that the deputations from Karl Mahler, Bill
Wylie, Marion Matthias and Judith Dawson, in support of the refusal of the
demolition permit, be received;
And that in accordance with the recommendation of
Heritage Markham, Council refuse the demolition permit application for the
c.1948 house at
And that the applicant be requested to work with Town staff and Heritage Markham to create an appropriate addition that will preserve the significant heritage attributes of the existing house;
And that the applicant be notified of Council’s decision as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that Council indicate no objection to the
demolition of the detached garage on the subject property.
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. Bill Wylie, local resident, addressed the
Committee with respect to
Ms. Marion Matthias, local resident, addressed the Committee with respect to 100 John Street. She suggested the item be deferred to when an application is received.
Ms. Vivian Wylie, local resident, addressed the
Committee with respect to
Staff advised the building was proposed as a class “B” although never technically classed “B”. Staff confirmed 100 John Street is class “C” under the new Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan.
Staff advised that Heritage Markham and Heritage section staff have received a number of inquiries from the property owner and prospective purchasers on the status of the existing dwelling. A report was prepared for Development Services Committee in order to establish clear policy direction of Committee and Council.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the correspondence from
Barry Nelson, be received;
And that the deputations from
Bill Wylie, Marion Matthias and Vivian Wylie, be received;
And that the staff report
entitled Request for Demolition – Dwelling and Garage
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti
That, as recommended by
And that the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to
And that if there are no objections to the designation
in accordance with the provisions of the
And that if there are any objections in accordance
with the provisions of the
And That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
The Committee had
brief discussion with respect to the condition requiring the Owner to enter
into a No Presale Agreement.
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report dated October 16, 2007 entitled “Flato Development Inc. Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-06004) and Zoning By-law Amendment to create medium density residential, park, school and road blocks, and to implement a site-specific By-law on the west side of Old Kennedy Road, north of Victory Avenue, 272 Old Kennedy Road” be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting held on
And that draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06004 located on the west side of Old Kennedy Road, north of Victory Avenue, proposed by Flato Development Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
And that the draft implementing Zoning By-law (ZA 06 106303) to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, attached as Appendix “B” be finalized and enacted;
And that the Owner enter into a No Presale Agreement with the Town for Phase II, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for the subject lands (19TM-06004 – Phase II), until additional servicing allocation has been granted by Council for the proposed Phase II of the development;
And that the Owner provide to the Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law;
And that the Owner provides written confirmation from the Trustee of the Milliken Main Street Landowners Group that servicing allocation is available for 16 townhouse units;
And that Flato Development Inc. be granted servicing allocation for 16 townhouse units, such allocation to be taken from the total current allocation for the Main Street Milliken Secondary Plan;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate such servicing allocation at it’s sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely fashion;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report dated October 16, 2007 entitled “Louis and Gianna Aldrovandi, Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05007) to create high and medium density residential, park, school and road blocks west of Old Kennedy Road, north of Victory Avenue at 60 Victory Avenue and 262 Old Kennedy Road”, be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting held on
And that draft plan of subdivision (19TM-05007) located north of Victory Avenue, west of Old Kennedy Road, proposed by Louis and Gianna Aldrovandi, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ and subject to amendment of the plan to conform with the Main Street Milliken Secondary Plan;
And that the Owner provide to the Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law;
And that the granting of further servicing allocation be deferred until the time of Site Plan Approval;
And that the Owner shall enter into a No Presale Agreement with the Town, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for the subject lands (19TM-05007), until full servicing allocation has been granted by Council for the proposed development.
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate servicing allocation at it’s sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the draft plan approval for plan of
subdivision 19TM-05007 will lapse after a period of three years commencing
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
There was
discussion surrounding existing development north of
Moved by Councillor
C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the staff report entitled
“Eckardt Creek Erosion Control Optimization Study” dated
And that staff
be authorized to file the Eckardt Creek Erosion Control Optimization Study
Class EA study with the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) for public review;
And that implementation of the retrofitting of the stormwater management pond (Bridal Trail Phases 3 and 4) to increase quality/quantity control be considered as part of the Markham Stormwater Strategy and future capital budget process;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by
Mike and Angela Papapetrou for the rezoning of 79 Green Lane to permit a
veterinary clinic.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by Regional
Councillor T. Wong
That the correspondence from David Johnston Architect Ltd., be received;
And that the ground sign variance, application # 07 115067, submitted by Cranford
Developments Lt., be deferred to Development Services meeting on
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider proposed policies regarding non lane-based residential development in the Cornell Community.
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
The Committee thanked Mr. A. Brown, Director of Engineering,
and his staff for their continued efforts with respect to
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That
the report entitled “
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 Ladyslipper
Court, between Laureleaf Road and the shared lot line of municipal addresses
33/35, be received;
And that the
And that the Parking
Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon
installation of the signs;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report Map By-law By-law By-law
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “Clegg Road
& Courtyard Lane Traffic By-laws” dated
And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule “12” of Traffic By-law 106-71,
pertaining to “Compulsory Stops”, by including the following intersections, be
approved:
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South Town Centre Boulevard & Clegg Road
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Clegg Road & Courtyard Lane;
And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule “F” (50
km/h) of Speed Limit By-law 105-71, be amended to include
And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule “E” of Parking By-law 2005-188,
pertaining to “No Stopping Zones”, by including the following streets, be
approved:
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Both sides of Courtyard Lane
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North side of
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South side of
And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule “L” of Parking By-law 2005-188,
by including a parking bay on the south side of Clegg Road, from a point
130 metres west of Warden Avenue to Courtyard Lane be approved;
And that the
Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking control by-laws
upon installation of the signs;
And that the Region
of York be requested to update their by-laws to include compulsory stops to be
located at Hwy 7 at
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by
That the item be deferred to a Development Services
meeting in November 2007.
CARRIED
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
Staff advised the
Committee that due to the amount of Public Consultation taking place it is
difficult to complete the recommended streets within the cycle of one
year. The Committee requested staff
report back on the status of the following streets:
The Committee
questioned whether the end result is worth the amount spent on Traffic
Calming. The Committee suggested
exploring other options for example increase in enforcement. Staff advised the studies indicate a decrease
of 5-8kms/hour in speed as a result of Traffic Calming. Staff advised as a result of winter
conditions speed bumps are expected to have a life span of approximately 10
years.
The Committee suggested that staff be authorized to proceed with the Traffic Calming Design but, not to Tender until the Design is reviewed by the Committee.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “2006 Traffic Calming Project
– Resident Survey Results and Next Steps”, dated October 16, 2007, be received;
And that staff be authorized to proceed with the Traffic Calming Design, as outlined in this report, where residents have demonstrated support for traffic calming measures on Royal Orchard Boulevard, Village Parkway and Carlton Road (between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road);
And that staff pursue, with the Town’s Traffic Safety Committee and local Councillor, the options as identified in this report to address speeding issues on Proctor Avenue, Village Gate Drive and Lockridge Avenue;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. A. Brown,
Director, Engineering, reported that since the report was written negotiations
with the Highcock parcel are complete.
He also advised that negotiating is underway with the Vettese parcel
while the Region of York continues to proceed with expropriation.
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
And that the staff report entitled “
And that the Hold ‘H’ provisions for the ± 372 units in the Box Grove Community be lifted by by-law, subject to the following conditions:
· Execution by all necessary parties of an amendment to the June 2002 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Box Grove Developers, the Region of York, and the Town of Markham to include conditions related to the construction of the Donald Cousens Parkway (from existing HWY 407 to the Box Grove By-Pass);
·
Posting of a Letter of Credit with
the Town or Region to secure the construction of
· Approval of a traffic study to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and Region of York confirming that the proposed / existing road network (without the Don Cousens Parkway from Copper Creek Drive to Box Grove By-Pass) can accommodate the additional development;
· Completion of construction of the following portions of the roads or posting a Letter of Credit:
1.
2.
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an amendment to the June 13, 2002 Memorandum of Understanding or new agreement(s) with the Box Grove Developers and Region of York to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;
And that the Minister of
Environment and the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to
assist in expediting the Environmental Approval for
And that Bruce Macgregor, CAO of the Region of York be advised accordingly;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the letter from Dr. G. Hart, dated
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the letters from Ms. H. and Mr. G. Folker, dated July 25, 2007, in favour of the Town’s proposal to increase the setback between houses to 4 metres; be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
Councillor V. Burke would like to express her thank you to Ron Blake, Senior Project Coordinator and Sabrina Bordone, Planner for taking the time to organize and include the Thornhill Residents with respect to the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Study.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of