MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-04-29
Meeting No. 12
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 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 Deputy Mayor J. Heath |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 15, 2008, Part A (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held April 15, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. GROWTH
MANAGEMENT STUDY UPDATE (10.0)
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design, delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the status of the Growth Management Study. Ms. Shuttleworth advised that the draft boundary identified from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal (MPIR) for the Markham Centre Urban Growth Center differ from the Town’s Secondary Plan boundaries however, it is the boundary MPIR’s will use to determine the gross density target of 200 persons and jobs per hectare as identified in the Provincial Growth Plan. These boundaries do not replace or affect the Town’s planning boundaries.
The Committee expressed concerns with the fact that
the MPIR boundary for Markham Centre includes the valleylands and suggested
adding a “white” line to signify it as valleylands. The Committee discussed in detail concerns
with the exclusion of the East Precinct of Markham Centre and suggested MPIR be
requested to accurately reflect what the Town of
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the presentation provided by staff regarding Growth Management Study Update be received; and,
That a submission be made by the Town of Markham through
the Region of York to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal Built
Boundaries regarding the draft Markham Centre Urban Growth Centre boundary
requesting that the East Precinct lands be included and the valleylands be
excluded; and further,
That if the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
request removal of an equivalent amount of lands that the Town of
CARRIED
3. INTENSIFICATION
ANALYSIS APPROACH
METHODOLOGY AND EXAMPLES (10.0)
Mr. Tim Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research, delivered
a detailed PowerPoint presentation regarding the intensification analysis
component of
The Committee expressed concern regarding the Regional
intensification percentages with respect to the hierarchy components,
specifically with respect to the GO Stations.
Staff advised that those percentages are mainly to reflect the way the
Region has assigned the projected growth across the entire Region to 2031. The Committee discussed the importance of
incorporating a GO Station stop around the
The Committee expressed concern with respect to intensification within the designated Heritage areas. Staff advised that the Heritage policies are in place and that Heritage areas are not being targeted for intensification. Staff also advised that the blank areas on the mapping are not included as part of the intensification analysis.
The Committee requested clarification regarding the
redevelopment of business park areas.
Staff advised that they are looking at three areas regarding business
park areas: potential business park
lands that are still vacant; potential uplift for business park sites that are
already developed, and identifying key sites that already exist, for example, the
IBM site along
The Committee also suggested that there is a need for a comprehensive communication management strategy that can be presented for public input in an effort to reduce public opposition towards the forecasted growth and intensification strategies. Staff advised that a consultant will be retained to assist in the development of the built form guidelines. Further staff are investigating use of a consultant to develop a web site related to the growth plan and intensification.
The Committee discussed the need for proper transit lines that will be able to support the projected growth forecasts. Staff confirmed that they are in close consultation with the Region of York regarding transportation issues and the Region’s Growth management exercise.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation provided by staff regarding Intensification Analysis Approach Methodology and Examples be received; and,
That the provisos regarding the intensification analysis
also include the following:
sustainability, good architecture and design, green development
standards and best practices, and compatible built form design (in an area
context); and further,
That a submission be made to GO Transit requesting
them to re-examine the viability and possibility of a GO Station in the John
Street and Bayview Avenue area.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at