MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-03-04
Meeting No. 6
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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Mayor F. Scarpitti 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 |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Stobo, L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design S. Marsh, Senior Planner Urban Design L. Mele, Traffic Demand Management Coordinator S. Chait, Director Economic Development C. Kakaflikas, Manager Special Projects A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February
12, 2008 , Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held February 12, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAMGATE
SUMMIT
(SHOPS ON STEELES) (10.0)
Stephen Kitagawa, Senior Planner, delivered a brief PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Official Plan Amendment application for a proposed
mixed use development known as Markhamgate Summit (Shops on Steeles). The
development will include residential, retail and office space. Staff advised there have been three community
meetings held regarding this proposal:
Staff advised that today’s presentation is similar to the presentation delivered at the community information meeting held on February 26, 2008 and as a result, formal notices were not sent out to members of the public and a preliminary report is tabled for the March 18, 2008 Development Services Committee meeting that outlines a proposed format for the Working Group to follow.
Mr. Len Abelman, WZMH Architects, delivered a PowerPoint presentation
outlining the site and context, the proposed design vision and redevelopment
planning rationale. He stated the
current development was designed and built in 1977 and was in need of a
facelift. The proposal is aiming for an
urban type environment. Mr. Abelman
advised their proposal will include outdoor shopping streets complete with a
public square and public park area. The
residential buildings proposed include a 10 storey building facing
Mr. Alan Mihalj, MMM Group, outlined the proposed traffic route for the site. He stated that the proposal will maintain the existing access entrances that are currently on site. Mr. Mihalj advised their study has gathered existing traffic data in October 2006 from the following existing intersections:
Don Mills Road @ Site Driveway
Mr. Mihalj advised their study concluded that the above mentioned intersections currently operate at acceptable levels of service during the peak hours and will continue to do so with the proposed development in place. The study’s conclusion was that boundary road and intersections do not require any improvements with this redevelopment proposal.
Mr. Jay Bigelow, WZMH Architects, advised the Committee that currently the only application submitted is for the Official Plan Amendment and specifics on the architectural design will be developed in more detail as the applications progress.
Mr. Jeff Davies, Davies Howe Partners, advised the Committee that currently there has not been any discussion with Town staff regarding the proposed Working Group. He stated that their client would like to know the purpose of the working group, how long it is anticipated to last.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the presentation provided by staff, Mr. Len Abelman, WZMH Architects and Mr. Alan Mihalj, MMM Group regarding Markhamgate Summit (Shops on Steeles) be received.
CARRIED
3. PATHWAYS
& TRAILS MASTER PLAN
AND CYCLING MASTER PLAN (5.12)
Lorenzo Mele, Traffic Demand Management Coordinator delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Cycling Master Plan. Staff anticipates bringing forward a report in approximately two months to the Development Services Committee with recommendations to endorse the studies and implementation strategy.
The Committee discussed the safety of the bicycle routes on arterial routes. Staff advised that they are looking at more at off-road routes because of the challenge with high volumes of traffic. The Committee suggested considering a physical division between the bicycle route and traffic and have the signs indicate whether the route is recommended for younger children.
Shirley Marsh, Senior Planner Urban Design, delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Pathways and Trails Master Plan.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation provided by staff regarding Pathways & Trails Master Plan and Cycling Master Plan be received.
CARRIED
4. TREE PRESERVATION BY-LAW TASK FORCE (5.7)
Ms. Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed Tree Preservation By-Law outlining the Task Force recommendations, legislative exemptions, permits, appeals and staff implications. She advised that the Task Force had met on four occasions.
Staff advised that if there is a conflict between the Municipal By-law and the Provincial legislation the Provincial legislation prevails. The Committee suggested changing the wording from “allow” to “require” under Tree Management Plans.
The Committee discussed the administrative side of the Tree Preservation By-law and expressed concerns on how the program will be administered.
The Committee thanked Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Tony Wong, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Erin Shapero, Linda Irvine and Carolyn Stobo for all their work.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation provided by staff regarding the Tree Preservation By-law Task Force be received.
CARRIED
5. GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (10.0)
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design, delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the status of the growth management strategy. Staff advised that a report outlining high level overview of growth option for the Town will be presented before the summer recess.
Staff advised a Town wide comprehensive intensification review will also be coming forward to the Development Services Committee. Staff also advised that Tim Lambe, Manager Policy and Research and Murray Boyce, Senior Project Coordinator Policy & Special Projects, have both been meeting with the development teams to identify potential sites for intensification. The Committee discussed the importance of establishing principles that can be used to analyze each intensification applications.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the presentation provided by staff regarding Growth Management Strategy be received.
CARRIED
6. UPDATE ON THE UPCOMING CHINA MISSION (10.16)
Regional Councillor T. Wong introduced Ms. Suzanne McCrimmon, Senior Business Development Officer to the Committee.
Ms. Christina Kakaflikas, Manager Special Projects gave a presentation regarding the Markham China Business Mission briefly outlining the mission’s objectives, mission’s delegates, agenda update and organizing partners.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the presentation provided by staff regarding an update on the upcoming China Mission be received.
CARRIED
7. IN CAMERA ITEM (8.0)
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Development Services Committee resolve into an
in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matters (
(1) LITIGATION MATTER REGARDING COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION
(2)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Committee rise (
CARRIED
8. TORONTO
AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
– PETTICOAT CREEK WATERSHED
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
(RECOMMENDATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE)
(13.13.2) L. Miller, ext. 6922
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Whereas the Environmental Issues Committee has reviewed the request for
funding from the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the Petticoat
Creek Watershed strategy development; and,
Whereas the Environmental Issues Committee supports the request for
funding, in principle; and,
Therefore be it resolved that the Environmental Issues Committee requests that funding, in the amount of $5,000, be provided through a Development Services Commission account; and further,
That the account be provided through the Planning Capital Contingency account number
080 7955 7353 002.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of