Meeting No. 1

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held December 4, 2007, be confirmed.

CARRIED

2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- December 4, 2007 (10.0)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held December 4, 2007, be confirmed.

CARRIED

3. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- December 12, 2007 (16.11)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on December 12, 2007, be received.

CARRIED

4. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 17, 2007 (16.39)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on October 17, 2007, be received.

CARRIED

5.         MINUTES - CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
            - October 15, 2007
            - November 19, 2007 (16.34)

Oct. 15 Nov. 19

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meetings held on October 15, 2007 and November 19, 2007, be received.

CARRIED

6. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- December 6, 2007 (16.34)

Staff advised that through the Municipal Public Art Plan the issued outlined below will be addressed. Staff anticipates bringing the Draft Municipal Public Art plan to the Development Services Committee in the spring 2008. Staff also advised that the Region of York have yet to finalize the Highway 7 road alignment and the VIVA route alignment which will influence the location of the statue.

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on December 6, 2007, be received;

And that the following resolutions of Markham Public Art Advisory Committee be adopted:

"That the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee unanimously supports the generous donation to the Town of Markham by Liberty Developments of a cast bronze sculpture portraying three flying geese and associated landscaping to be installed on the Region of York lands near the southeast corner of South Town Centre Blvd and Highway 7 provided that all relevant matters such as land ownership, the future VIVA bus route, grading and public access issues, proposed landscape treatments, long-term maintenance and artist rights are resolved satisfactorily;

And, that the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee recommends that this item be referred to Town Staff to work with the donor to resolve all issues to the Town’s satisfaction and report back to Council for further direction.

CARRIED

That Council develops a general policy with respect to the cost of long term maintenance, artist rights and related issues for donated art as a component of the Municipal Public Art Plan."

CARRIED

7.         UNIONVILLE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
            CO-OPERATORS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
            34 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
            - NOVEMBER 27, 2007 (10.5)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee meeting held on November 27, 2007, be received.

CARRIED

8. 2007 FOURTH QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the fourth quarter of 2007, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the January 15^th, 2008 staff report.

CARRIED

9. WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTION TO DESIGNATION
OF 10225-10227 KENNEDY ROAD, MARKHAM (16.11.3)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That Council proceed with the designation of the Homer Wilson Farmhouse, the J.P Carr Cottage and the Pingel Farm Cemetery, located at 10225-10227 Kennedy Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

10.       ALDERLAND GROUP
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO REZONE 201 HOOD ROAD TO PERMIT
            FOUR MIXED-USE BUILDINGS CONTAINING
            RESTAURANTS, DAY CARE CENTRES, PRIVATE
            AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS, RETAIL, OFFICE,
            RECREATIONAL AND OTHER USES
            ZA 07 131772 (10.5)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the report dated January 15, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Alderland Group, Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone 201 Hood Road to permit four mixed use buildings containing restaurants, day care centres, private and commercial schools, retail, office, recreational and other uses” be received.

That Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

11.       MARKHAM TOWNHOMES PROJECT LTD.
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A MULTI-UNIT BUILDING
            CONSISTING OF 47 STACKED TOWNHOUSE UNITS
            AND 6 STREET TOWNHOUSES
            4142 HIGHWAY 7
            OP 07 127333 & ZA 07 127532 (10.3,10.5)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the planning staff report dated January 15, 2008, entitled “Preliminary Report, Markham Townhomes Project, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a multi-unit building consisting of 47 stacked townhouse units and 6 street townhouses, 4142 Highway 7 (OP 07 127333 & ZA 07 127532)” be received;

And that staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

12.       LONSMOUNT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
            DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
            PART OF LOT 10, CONCESSION 5
            MARKHAM CENTRE
            SU 07 133313 AND ZA 07 133350 (10.7,10.5)

Report Attachment Letter

Mr. Murphy Hull, Lonsmount Construction Ltd., addressed the Committee on the proposed draft plan of subdivision for Lonsmount Construction Limited stating he agrees with the technical information outlined in the staff report. Mr. Hull is not in support of the Staff suggestion that an outside consultant be brought in to assist his team.

Staff noted that there is no specific recommendation in the report to engage an additional consultant specifically for the Lonsmount lands. However, Staff has suggested working together with Mr. Hull through a working group or charrette process, which could include the consultant that will be assisting staff and the Advisory Committee on the height and density overview for all of Markham Centre. The Committee suggested that Mr. Hull meet with Staff and discuss the possibility of the charrette to allow an opportunity for the residents to understand what is being proposed. The Committee also suggested the charrette include matters related to transit.

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the letter from Lonsmount Construction Ltd., dated January 14, 2008, in objection to staff suggestions and offering assistance from outside consultants, be received;

And that the report dated January 15, 2008 titled “Preliminary Report, Lonsmount Construction Limited” be received;

And that staff be authorized to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the staff report, including required supporting studies and submission of a comprehensive Precinct Plan;

And that upon resolution of the issues outlined in the report, staff be directed to report back to Development Services Committee regarding scheduling a Public Meeting to consider the applications;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

13.       APPLICATIONS BY 1691126 ONTARIO INC.
            FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            TO PERMIT HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL,
            AND OFFICE COMMERCIAL USES AT
            7161 AND 7171 YONGE STREET, NORTHEAST CORNER
            OF YONGE STREET AND MEADOWVIEW AVENUE
            OP 06 127138 AND ZA 06 127273 (10.3,10.5)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the staff report entitled “STATUS REPORT, Applications by 1691126 Ontario Inc. for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit high density residential, retail, and office commercial uses at 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street, northeast corner of Yonge Street and Meadowview Avenue, File Nos. OP 06 127138 and ZA 06 127273”, be received;

That a Public Meeting be scheduled for February 19, 2008 to consider the applications by 1691126 Ontario Inc.;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

14.       SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION
            PROPOSED NEW HOUSE
            MS. IRINA GORDON
            179 JOHN STREET
            THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
            SC 07 131520 (10.6)

Staff advised the recommendation outlined in the report are consistent with the original recommendation to deny the application for a demolition permit.

Ms. Irina Gordon addressed the Committee on the proposed Site Plan application for 179 John Street. She stated that based on the TRCA review there are no natural hazards associated with this land and therefore TRCA has no objection to the proposal. Ms. Gordon advised that the arborist is recommending two trees on the property be removed due to poor conditions. She is requesting the Committee approve her site plan application.

Staff advised that approving this site plan application would not be consistent with the Committee’s previous denial of the demolition permit application and Committee should consequently refuse this application.

The Committee suggested that the applicant meet with Staff and the local Councillor to work together and try to resolve the issues and reach a compromise that might allow for retention of the existing house, possibly with an addition.

Ms. Marion Matthias addressed the Committee on the proposed Site Plan application for 179 John Street stating she is in support of the staff recommendation.

Moved by Councillor V. Burke

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

That in keeping with Council’s decision to refuse the demolition permit application for the c.1948 house at 179 John Street, Site Plan Control Application SC 07 131520 for the construction of a new house also be refused;

That the applicant be requested to work with Town staff and Heritage Markham to create an appropriate addition to the existing house that will preserve the significant heritage attributes and vegetation;

That the applicant be notified of Council’s decision as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

15.       HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
            METAL TILE ROOF FOR MARKHAM VILLAGE LANES
            140-152 MAIN STREET NORTH; 12 WILSON STREET
            APPLICANT: DAVID JOHNSTON/1209094 ONTARIO LIMITED
            MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
            HE 07 131343 (16.11)

Report Attachment Letter

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the letter from Mr. David Johnston, dated January 14, 2008, be received;

That the above item be deferred to the Development Services meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

CARRIED

16.       DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION
            JOHN RAMER HOUSE AND BARN
            6278 19^TH AVENUE
            MEMORIAL GARDENS CANADA LIMITED
            07 132112 DP; 07 132112 001 DP; 07 132112 002 DP (10.0, 16.11)

Staff advised the above application relates to a hearing at the Conservation Review Board that is scheduled to be completed in April 2008. Staff recommends that paragraph three be deleted from the recommendation.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That Council agree to an extension of the 90 day time period for Council’s consideration of the demolition permit application submitted on November 14, 2007 by the Owner of the John Ramer House and Barn at 6278 19^th Avenue, pending a final Decision and Recommendations being delivered by the Conservation Review Board (the “Board”) concerning the designation of the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as required by the Board in adjourning the Hearing for completion mid April, 2008 and as permitted by subsection 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act;

That Council authorizes the Town Solicitor to execute an agreement with the Owner, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and as required by the Board, to give effect to the extension of the 90 day time period;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, including obtaining a comprehensive structural engineer’s report and opinion on the house and barn at 6278 19^th Avenue.

CARRIED

17.       RENAMING THE MARKHAM INVENTORY
            OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS AS THE
            MARKHAM REGISTER OF PROPERTY OF
            CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST
            AND THE ADDITION OF PROPERTIES TO THE REGISTER (16.11)

Report Attachment Schedules

Staff advised this report includes a master list of the designated Heritage properties and older dwellings of interest that have not yet been formally designated. The report also outlines a process to follow for on-going updates. Staff confirmed that currently there are approximately 600 Heritage properties and this report will add approximately another 80 to the list but, does not include the Heritage Conservation District Area. The current list does include the Heritage properties on the Federal Lands and there are not any Heritage properties within the Provincial Lands to be added at this time.

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

That Council is of the opinion that the existing Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings, which includes properties reviewed by Heritage Markham and approved by Markham Council for inclusion, meets the criteria of a “register” as outlined in Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act;

That the Markham Inventory of Heritage Buildings be renamed the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;

That Council endorses the inclusion of the additional properties of cultural heritage value or interest identified in Appendix “A” of this report (which have been reviewed by the Town’s municipal heritage committee), on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest;

That the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest continue to include non-designated properties identified as having cultural heritage value or interest, Part IV properties (individual designation) and Part V properties (district designation);

That the addition of new property addresses to the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and the removal of the former addresses from the Register does not require Council approval in the following situations:

Relocation of the previously identified resource within the municipality (ie. Markham Heritage Estates);
Incorporation of the identified resource with a new plan of subdivision or development site;
Creation of a new lot as the result of a lot severance;
Re-addressing the property for administrative purposes;
Creation of a new municipal right-of-way resulting in new lots within a heritage conservation district;

That as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council will consult with the Town’s municipal heritage committee (Heritage Markham) before including or removing a property from the Register;

That Council reiterates its policy requiring all applications and permits affecting properties identified on the Register to be circulated to Heritage Markham for review as part of the Town’s regular approval process;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

18. UPDATED CORNELL SECONDARY PLAN
OP 06-114028 (10.4)

Marg Wouters, Senior Project Coordinator Policy and Growth Management presented a brief overview of the proposed Cornell Secondary Plan.

There was considerable discussion with respect to the lands (Report Schedule AA blue area) being designated as future employment lands including the following:

Employment land use
Employment and residential opportunities balanced
Population and Employment forecasts at the regional and municipality levels
Will there be an increase in traffic levels on Reesor Road?
Land required for the Rouge Park

Staff confirmed that the lands east of Reesor Road are owned by the ORC. The lands are within a deferral area and Staff advised that the Region of York will not make a decision until the Town, TRCA and Rouge Alliance complete their exercise to review land use options.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

That the Official Plan amendment including the updated Cornell Secondary Plan (OP 06-114028), attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted, and forwarded to the Region of York for approval;

That the Region of York be requested to amend the York Region Official Plan to incorporate lands east of Donald Cousens Parkway and west of Reesor Road, identified as a ‘Deferral Area’ in the updated Cornell Secondary Plan, into the Region’s urban settlement area as employment lands;

That the lands east of Reesor Road, identified as a ‘Deferral Area’ in the updated Cornell Secondary Plan, be designated as a Study Area to allow for additional consideration of options regarding future use of these land owned by the Province, including possible designation of these lands for business park employment, open space, Rouge Park and/or other appropriate uses;

That Staff enter into further discussions with the Province of Ontario, ORC (Ontario Realty Corporation), Region of York, Rouge Park Alliance and TRCA in regard to land use and sustainability criteria and interface relationship to the Rouge Park for the provincially owned lands;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

19. FINAL DRAFT ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED PLAN (10.8)

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, introduced Mr. Learie Miller, Senior Planner Environmental Policy, to the Committee.

Staff advised this report is a high level policy document.

The Committee thanked all members of Staff and the TRCA’s staff for all their hard work involved in putting this document together.

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the staff report entitled “Final Draft Rouge River Watershed Plan” dated January 15, 2008, be received;

And That the Town commend the Rouge River Watershed Task Force, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Rouge Park Alliance for their efforts in the preparation of a innovative, comprehensive and action orientated Watershed Plan;

And That Council indicate support in principle for the Rouge River Watershed Plan, as a broad strategic planning tool to help guide decision making in the Rouge watershed;

And That this staff report be forwarded to the Toronto Conservation Authority as input into Final Draft Rouge River Watershed Plan, and to the Region of York and the Rouge Park Alliance;

And That staff report back on the Rouge River Watershed Plan Implementation Strategy (when available);

And That staff continue to work co-operatively with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Rouge Park, the Region of York and other municipalities, agencies, residents and stakeholders, as appropriate, to implement the Rouge River Watershed Plan within the Town of Markham;

And Further That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

20. GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
– NAMING AND REPORTING TO COUNCIL (10.0)

Report

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the report entitled “Growth Management Strategy – Naming and Reporting to Council” be received and endorsed.

And that the work program and initiatives outlined in the report originally titled “Directed Growth Strategy” dated November 6, 2007, proceed under the new title “Growth Management Strategy.”

And that reporting to Council on the Strategy be through the Development Services Committee of Council, and not through a separate Steering Committee;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

CARRIED

21.       PATHWAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
            BETWEEN THE TOWN AND
            GREENSBOROUGH MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED (8.9)

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

That the report to Development Services Committee dated January 15, 2008 entitled “Pathway Encroachment Agreement between the Town and Greensborough Management Incorporated” be received;

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a pathway encroachment agreement with Greensborough Management Inc., as Trustee for The Greensborough Developers Group, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS

22. TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PETTICOAT CREEK WATERSHED (13.13.2)

The Committee suggested that the Town of Markham contribute a small amount to assist in watershed strategy for the Petticoat Creek Watershed.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the correspondence dated December 10, 2007 from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requesting a funding contribution of $10,000.00 for developing a watershed strategy for the Petticoat Creek Watershed, be received and referred to staff.

CARRIED

23. TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE (13.13.2)

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Coucillor A. Chiu

That the correspondence dated December 17, 2007 from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the TRCA Governance Structure, be received.

CARRIED

24. 16^th AVENUE ROAD WIDENING (5.10)

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Coucillor A. Chiu

That the correspondence from Mr. M. Hunte expressing his opposition to the proposed widening of 16^th Avenue, be received.

CARRIED

25.       MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
            TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
            MARKHAM BYPASS CORRIDOR SOUTH OF
            HIGHWAY 407 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (10.0)

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Coucillor A. Chiu

That the correspondence dated November 13, 2007 from the Ministry of the Environment advising the ministry will complete its review of the Markham Bypass Corridor South of Highway 407 Environmental Assessment not later than January 31, 2008 and upon completion will be made available for public and agency comment for a period of five weeks, be received.

CARRIED

26. CITY OF OTTAWA
HOTEL ROOM TAX (7.0)