MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-02-12
Meeting No. 4
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik 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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Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor 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 D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets: |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor R. V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Canada Room with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 22, 2008, Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held January 22, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. GRADE
9 GEOGRAPHY UNIOVILLE HIGH
SCHOOL URBAN PLANNING AND
DESIGN
PROJECTS (10.0)
Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Manager, explained to the Committee that the students used an actual block of land within Markham, north of Major Mackenzie Drive and between McCowan Road and Highway 48, for their Urban Planning and Design Project.
Ms. Donna McAdam, Unionville High School Teacher,
introduced the winning group of students, Robin Ellsworth, Zigan Xian, Kitty Yau,
Sally Kim, and Derek Lai. There were a total of 180 students that submitted an
entry for the contest. Ms. McAdam
thanked the Town of
The students presented a model of their urban community to the Committee and each student explained the various components incorporated into their design such as transportation, green space, solar heating and a live, work and play community.
The Committee thanked Ms. Donna McAdam and her students for their presentation and commended the students on their project and their excellent depiction of an outstanding Urban Community.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation from Robin Ellsworth, Ziyan Xian, Kitty Yau and Sally Kim regarding the Grade 9 Geography Unionville High School Urban Planning and Design Projects, be received.
CARRIED
3. YRTP
- VIVA CIVIC MALL
(MARKHAM CENTRE) DESIGN
PRINCIPLES (10.0)
David Clark,
There was considerable discussion surrounding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) versus Light Rail Transit (LRT) options and concerns regarding the cost to later retro-fit from BRT to LRT by 2031.
Staff advised that today’s presentation is focused on
the fulfillment of Markham Centre’s vision that includes a Civic Mall with a
transit corridor, and how the Town of Markham and the Region of York will work
together to accomplish it. Staff also
advised that the Environmental Assessments (EA) have been completed by the
Region with respect to the BRT and LRT solutions and either technology can be
accommodated in the Civic Mall depending on the Region of York/VIVA timing. It was stated that larger decisions on
transportation issues are under discussion with the Region of York, Metrolinx,
and the Town of
The Committee suggested that there needs to be a comprehensive dialogue with the Region regarding all the greater transportation issues.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation by David Clark,
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM
CENTRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND REZONING (10.0)
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central District, presented a brief overview of the Markham Centre Development application advising that they are proposing a mixed use development.
Mr. Peter Smith, Bousfields Inc., explained this site by the Unionville GO Station provides an opportunity to develop a landmark that is consistent with Markham Centre’s overall vision.
Mr. Sol Wassermuhl, Page & Steele Inc., delivered
a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Markham Centre Development
Corporation’s proposal. He advised the
site is divided by
Mr. Dave Richardson, MMM Group, delivered a PowerPoint
presentation outlining the transit options for the Markham Centre Corporation’s
site. He also explained transportation
demand management, existing and future traffic conditions, parking assessment
and service access on
The Committee requested that Markham Centre Development Corporation consider the following:
- Achieving LEED certification (as a minimum)
- Reflective glass on towers (bird friendly)
- Light pollution
- Prevent traffic from going on to Main Street Unionville
- Parking issues
- Indoor pedestrian walkway
- Pedestrian links to the new high school
- Connection to Markham District Energy Inc. (MDEI)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the presentation by the applicant regarding Markham Centre Development Corporation, be received.
CARRIED
5. IN CAMERA ITEM (8.6)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Development Services Committee resolve into in camera session to discuss a confidential litigation matter. (11:18 a.m.):
CARRIED
(1) PROPERTY
MATTER
SECUREMENT FUND
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Committee rise (11:48 a.m.)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 11:55 a.m.