MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-05-06
Meeting No. 13
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 B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones 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 Regrets Regional Councillor G. Landon |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services 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
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 22, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held April 22, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 22, 2008 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 12, 2008 (16.11)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 9, 2008 (16.34)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the
CARRIED
5. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- February 11, 2008 (16.34)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held on
CARRIED
6. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 22,
2008 TO APRIL 11, 2008 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. MARKHAM
CENTRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD, WEST OF
KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND REZONING TO PERMIT A
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS UP TO
39 STOREYS, RETAIL USES AND AN
OFFICE BUILDING
MARKHAM CENTRE
FILES: OP 08 106659 AND ZA 08 106664 (10.3, 10.5)
In response to questions, staff
advised the applicant has been made aware of the potential development of the
future Canadian Sports Institute of Ontario (CSIO) and have been addressing it
in their design plans. Staff also
advised that once the project is approved, an acknowledgement of the CSIO
proposal could be attached to the site plan agreement and the purchase and
sales agreements.
The Committee discussed the
relocation of the watercourse and staff advised that the background study will
be forwarded to the Committee.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councllor
J. Jones
That the letter dated May 5, 2008 from Mr.
That the report dated April 8, 2008 titled “Preliminary Report, Markham Centre Development Corporation,
Enterprise Boulevard, west of Kennedy Road, Applications for Official Plan
Amendment and rezoning to permit a mixed-use development including residential
buildings up to 39 storeys, retail uses and an office building,” be received;
and,
That staff continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the staff report; 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 further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
8. RULAND
PROPERTIES INC.
DOWNTOWN MARKHAM – PHASE 1
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
WEST SIDE OF THE BIRCHMOUNT
ROAD EXTENSION
PLAN 19TM01012
MARKHAM CENTRE
(ZA 08 110137) (10.5)
There was discussion surrounding the naming of “Downtown Markham” within Markham Centre and that the Markham Village BIA’s representatives are suggesting it be referred to as the “new” Downtown Markham. Ms. C. Conrad, Town Solicitor, advised that she will consult with Ruland Properties and report back to the Committee.
The Committee discussed the current notification procedure followed for applications within the Markham Centre, suggesting that newspaper notices should be included.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Preliminary Report titled “Ruland Properties Inc., Downtown Markham – Phase 1, Zoning By-law Amendment Application”, be received; and,
That staff be authorized to schedule a public meeting on the requested zoning amendments; and,
That the enhanced notice procedure for Markham Centre applications not be applied to this application, and that the notice for public meeting be based upon the statutory requirement of 120 metres from the property line, as well as a direct mailing to members of the Markham Centre Advisory Committee and all those on record of requesting notice; and,
That notice of the public meeting be published in
the local newspapers and notice be forwarded to the representatives of the
Ratepayer Association of the identified area; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
9. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
MUNSHAW HOMESTEAD
10 RUGGLES AVENUE
CONDOR PROPERTIES LTD. (16.11.3)
Mr. Al Duffy, Condor Developments, addressed the
Committee with respect to the Heritage designation proposed for the Munshaw
Homestead,
The Committee discussed the importance of this
dwelling as part of
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the recommendation by
That the applicant has provided a verbal agreement to leave
the house intact and committed to ensuring any on-site investigation will only
take place under the supervision of Town of
CARRIED
10. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
ABRAHAM KOCH HOUSE
7085 FOURTEENTH AVENUE
ATTILIO VETTESE (16.11.3)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That as recommended by
That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to
That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
That if there are any objections in accordance with
the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to
refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board.
CARRIED
11. INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
GEORGE R. COWIE HOUSE
5933 FOURTEENTH AVENUE
1113529 ONTARIO INC. (16.11.3)
Mr. Leonardo Mongillo, addressed the Committee
regarding the intention to designate the George R. Cowie House,
The Committee discussed the current notice process and whether a new process is needed. The Committee suggested staff consider providing notice to the applicant prior to heritage designation reports are being considered by the Heritage Markham Committee. Staff advised that they will review the notice procedures for possible improvements.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That as recommendation by
That the applicant has provided a verbal agreement to leave
the house intact and committed to ensuring any on-site investigations will only
take place under the supervision of Town of
CARRIED
12. APPLICATION
FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A MIXED RETAIL/COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
AT 4495 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE - SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE AND
KENNEDY ROAD
ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENTS
PLAN 65M3468 BLK 63
(SC-07-120999) (10.6)
Councillor D. Horchik advised the Committee that two
Public Information sessions were held regarding this application and that the
first one was very well attended. He
also advised that the two main issues raised by the residents were possible
overflow parking onto
Mr. Michael Spaziani, Michael Spaziani Architect Inc, presented the Committee with coloured elevations of the proposed site advising they have tried to create a village character within the development. Mr. Spaziani also advised that the Heritage School House has been integrated into the development and will become a daycare centre. The site will also include two drive-thru facilities (TD Bank and Starbucks) that are not very visible.
The Committee commended Angus Glen Developments for their proposal stating they are pleased to see that green initiatives have been incorporated and a reduction with light pollution. The Committee suggested a further set back for the School House if possible. Mr. Spaziani advised they will look into that.
The Committee discussed the orientation of the proposed retail stores. Staff advised that currently pedestrian traffic is not coming from the Regional Roads but, once the sidewalks are built they anticipate pedestrians traffic from these roads and that this development is designed to accommodate stone entrances and pedestrian access along all road frontages.
Mr. Patrick O’Hanlon addressed the Committee regarding
the proposed application to permit mixed retail/commercial development. He advised the Committee that the site is
proposing entrances all around for easy access to the site and that the
buildings fronting on
The Committee expressed concerns with the proposed two drive-thrus. Mr. O’Hanlon advised that without the drive-thru option he would lose two major prospective tenants (TD Bank and Starbucks).
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the report dated May
6, 2008, entitled “Application for Site Plan Approval
to permit a mixed retail/commercial development at 4495 Major Mackenzie Drive - Southwest corner of Major MacKenzie Drive and
Kennedy Road” be received; and,
That the Site Plan Control application (SC-07-120999) submitted by Angus Glen Developments, to permit a mixed
retail/commercial development at 4495 Major MacKenzie Drive, be endorsed in
principle subject to the conditions included in Appendix ‘A’; and,
That site plan approval be delegated to the Director
of
CARRIED
13. PRELIMINARY
REPORT AND STATUS UPDATE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
&
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
MARKHAMGATE SUMMIT
(BAYVIEW SUMMIT DEVELOPMENT
LTD.)
2900 STEELES AVENUE EAST
NORTHEAST CORNER OF DON MILLS
ROAD
AND STEELES AVENUE EAST
(OP.07-130802 &
ZA.08-110745) (10.3 & 10.5)
Report Terms
of Ref - Appendix A Appendix
B
Staff advised the
Committee that they anticipate the Public Meeting for this application will
take place between October and November, 2008.
In the interim, a Working Group has been established to discuss
outstanding issues. The Committee thanked
Staff, the applicant, and residents for their contributions and indicated they are
looking forward to a positive process.
Moved by Councillor
E. Shapero
Seconded by
Councillor V. Burke
That the
letter dated May 5, 2008 from Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning &
Development Consultants Inc. be received; and,
That the staff report entitled “Preliminary Report and
Status Update, Applications for Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments,
Markhamgate Summit, 2900 Steeles Avenue East, Northeast corner of Don Mills
Road and Steeles Avenue East, File Nos.:
OP.07-130802 & ZA.08-110745” be received; and,
That a Public Meeting to consider an application for a
Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Markhamgate Summit to permit a mixed-use
retail, office and residential community, municipally known as 2900 Steeles
Avenue East, be held when the issues identified in this report (and the
Preliminary Report dated March 18, 2008) are sufficiently addressed; and,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. 3-STREAM
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FOR MEDIUM AND HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT (5.7)
Mr. Peter Veiga, Supervisor Waste Management
Operations, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 3-Stream Design
requirements for medium and high density residential development and
redevelopment. He advised that copies of
the proposed requirements were distributed at an
The Committee discussed the Envac System that is a Swedish design of an underground waste network and suggested staff investigate it. The Committee also suggested that staff consider larger re-useable items (such as furniture) that can be donated to charities such as Goodwill and hazardous waste items be included as part of the waste streaming program.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “3-Stream Design
Requirement For Medium And High Density Residential Development And Re-Development” be received; and,
That Council endorse the 3-Stream design provisions in
Attachment ‘A’ and the transition guidelines included in this report; and,
That Staff research the underground waste transport system
know as Envac for Markham Centre and other areas within the Town of Markham
that will be developing highrise residential buildings; and,
That Staff bring forward a concurrent Phase Three Plan; and
further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Amended by Council at its meeting held on
That Staff research the underground waste transport system
know as Envac for areas within the Town of Markham that will be developing
highrise residential buildings; and,
That with respect to apartments and condominiums,
staff bring forward a concurrent Phase Three Plan to address renewable items
and hazardous waste; and further,
CARRIED
AS AMENDED
NEW BUSINESS
15. DRIVE-THRU (10.0)
The Committee requested that Staff research what other Municipalities have done with respect to drive-thrus and consider developing a Town-wide policy to minimize and/or completely eliminate drive-thrus.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Staff provide a presentation at a future Development Services Committee meeting (Part A) regarding a Town-wide policy on Drive-thrus.
CARRIED
16. LIFESTYLE RETAIL CENTRES TOURS (10.0)
The Committee discussed the potential of Staff organizing a Lifestyle Retail Centre Tour for members of Council similar to the tour taken in 2005. The Committee discussed whether Developers should be invited to attend and advised that examples of cold climate development need to be included. Staff indicated that these tours take months of planning and many staff hours to coordinate.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Staff provide a presentation at a future Development Services Committee meeting (Part A) outlining the time required to organize and the cost implications of a Lifestyle Retail Centre and Transit oriented development tour.
CARRIED
17. GREENBUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO (10.0)
The Committee discussed the Greenbuild International
Conference and Expo to be held in
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That Staff provide information at a future Development Services Committee meeting (Part A) regarding the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
CARRIED
18. METROLINX (5.0)
Mayor Frank Scarpitti advised the Committee that he
met with Mr. Rob Maclsaac, Chair of Metrolinx, and that he stressed at their
meeting that the Town of
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Staff provide a presentation at a future Development Services Committee meeting (Part A) to review the official release of Metrolinx White Papers.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at