MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-06-17 - 9:00 a.m.
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
Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor E. Shapero |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
Penny Barclay, Library, Cataloguing Technician, 20 years
Katharine Pless, Library, Circulation Supervisor, 20 years
Dianne Norman, Library, Circulation Supervisor, 15 years
Gloria Wong, Library, Circulation Clerk, 10 years
Diane Mason, Service Desk Support Specialist, Information Technology
Services, 30 years
Kathy Barker, Executive Assistant, Corporate Services Commissioner's
Office, 20 years
Stu Wardle, Sweeper Operator, Operations, 20 years
Rob Bell, Facility Coordinator, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 15
years
Stephen Squires, Sign Technician, Operations, 15 years
Stephen Willdig, Building Inspector, Building Standards, 10 years
George Duncan, Senior Planner, Planning & Urban Design, 5 years
Marco Francisco, Provincial Offences Officer, By-Law Enforcement &
Licensing, 5 years
Simon Hung, Capital Works Engineer, Engineering, 5 years
Edmund Yuen, Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist, Human
Resources, 5 years
Brett Adams, Provincial Offences Officer, By-Law Enforcement &
Licensing, 3 years
Josh Blackstock, Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years
Greg Cookson, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology
Services, 3 years
Stuart Hawkins, Senior By-Law & Licensing Clerk, By-Law Enforcement
& Licensing, 3 years
John Li, Graphics Coordinator, Corporate Communications & Community
Relations, 3 years
Carol Manning, Recreation Supervisor, Fitness, Recreation Services, 3
years
Dean McDermid, Working Supervisor, Operations, 3 years
Gary Restoule, Theatre Attendant, Culture Services, 3 years
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held May 20, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held on
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
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
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report entitled, “Request for Variance to the
Fence By-Law 277-97, as amended, for
That the request to permit a 2.1m (7ft.) high, wood,
acoustic fence in the interior side yard of a proposed residential condominium
development at 7751 Yonge Street (1547155 Ontario Ltd.) be approved; and
further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. Greg Chitilian,
The Committee discussed that this is a general policy review,
requested by Committee, that will respond to the community’s concerns for the
Oakcrest/Sabiston area. Staff advised
that the application for
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report titled “Review of the existing Zoning By-law, Official Plan and Site Development Guidelines for the Oakcrest/Sabiston community,” be received; and,
That recommendation reports for zoning by-law amendment applications (ZA 07 125054, ZA 07 133206 & ZA 07 118576) be brought forward at the same time as the recommendation report on the review of the Oakcrest/Sabiston community; and,
That staff, in consultation with the local Councillor,
arrange for a community information meeting to discuss issues associated with
the review of the Oakcrest/Sabiston community; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report entitled “Request for Variance to the
Fence By-Law 277-97, as amended, for 2900 Denison Street, Islamic Society of
Markham” be received; and,
That the request to grant relief from the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97, as amended, to permit a 1.5m (5ft.) high decorative iron fence with 1.8m high decorative columns in a front and exterior flankage side yard of the place of worship, located at 2900 Denison Street whereas the By-Law limits the fence height in the front yard and exterior flankage side yard to 1.2m (4ft.), be approved subject to the following conditions:
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report dated
June 17 2008, entitled “Applications by A.V. Bombini Holdings Ltd. for re-zoning
from Industrial to Business Corridor and Site Plan Approval to permit an office
building at 16 Harlech Court; and, a Town-initiated
Official Plan amendment to remove restrictions on professional
and business office uses within the General
Industrial Area of the Thornhill Secondary Plan”, be received; and,
That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by A.V. Bombini Holdings Ltd. for the rezoning of 16 Harlech Court to permit an office building and a Town-initiated Official Plan amendment to remove restrictions on professional and business office uses within the General Industrial Area of the Thornhill Secondary Plan; and further,
That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That a Public
Meeting be held to consider the applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision Approval and Rezoning by Vetmar Limited, 11050 Woodbine Avenue
(File Nos.: SU 07 127303 & ZA 07 127193), to permit a mixed
employment/residential development in
the 404 North
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Development
Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the second
quarter of 2008, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the
CARRIED
The Committee suggested removing the amount of $3,300 from the staff recommendation.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That Council agree in principle to provide a grant
from the
That staff be directed to consult with representatives
of the Markham Village, Thornhill and Unionville
That staff report back in September of this year with the results of the consultation with the other district representatives, with the preferred plaque design, and to recommend funding for the Markham Village Conservancy project; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Town Initiated
Official Plan Amendment to Set Out the Requirements for Complete Applications Submissions, and Town
Initiated By-Law to Set Out Development Proponents to Consult with Town Staff File:
OP.07-131262”, dated June 17, 2008 be received; and,
That the record of the Public Meeting held on
That the Official Plan amendment (attached as Appendix ‘A’) to set out requirements for Complete Applications be finalized and adopted; and,
That the By-law (attached as Appendix ‘B’) to set out the requirements for Consultation be finalized and enacted; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the vacant heritage house known as the “Archibald
Fenwick House” be declared eligible for relocation to Markham
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the June 18, 2008 report entitled “Release of Easement – Part of
Lots 3 and 4, Concession 3, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-28378, Box
Grove Community”, be received; and,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a release
of an easement over Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 3, designated as Parts 1
and 2, Plan 65R-28378, and any other documents required to give effect thereto;
and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Ms. Anita Woo,
The Committee advised that the Region of York will be
installing traffic lights at
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the correspondence from
Annie Lam, Edwin Lee, Astrid Lam, Anita Woo, Danny Seto and Rita Lei, Irene Au
and Carlo and Camille Chiang be received; and,
That the report dated June
17, 2008, entitled “Applications for rezoning and site plan approval to permit
a daycare centre and medical offices at 10137 Woodbine Avenue” be received;
and,
That Zoning By-law
Amendment application (ZA 07 127816) to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as
amended, submitted by Baldath Rampersad to permit a daycare centre and
medical/professional offices at 10137 Woodbine Avenue, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law
Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted; and,
That Site Plan Control application (SC 07 124013) submitted by Baldath Rampersad to permit a daycare centre and medical/professional offices at 10137 Woodbine Avenue, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix “B”; and further,
That site plan approval
be delegated to the Director of
CARRIED
Mr. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach, Hindson, Sutton VanVeldhuizen, addressed the Committee regarding 1606090 Ontario Limited. He requested that the following amendments be made to the draft zoning by-law: g) iii) add the word “east”; and exclude lot 10 from the holding provision.
Staff will verify that the requests made by Mr. Hindson are consistent with the previous Committee of Adjustment and OMB conditions prior to the By-law coming to Council for adoption.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the report dated June 17, 2008, entitled “1606090
Ontario Limited, 78 & 90 Lee Avenue, Draft Plan of
That the record of the Public Meeting held on December 6, 2005, regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment be received; and,
That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 8, 2008, regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment be received; and,
That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-05013 located on the north side of Lee Avenue between Brimley Road and Noble Street, municipally known as Nos. 78 & 90 Lee Avenue, proposed by 1606090 Ontario Limited be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA. 05-013080) to amend By-law 193-81, as amended, be approved as outlined in the staff report and the implementing Zoning By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and enacted; and,
That the Hold provision appended to the zoning be lifted from Parcels ‘A’ and ‘B’ only, as outlined in the staff report and the implementing Zoning By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted; and,
That the applicant provide to the Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law; and,
That Council assigns servicing allocation for 8 units within the draft plan from the Town’s reserves; and,
That the Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate servicing allocation at it’s sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-05015 will lapse after a period of three years commencing June 24, 2008, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. Michael McClulanc, ERA Architect Inc., addressed
the Committee with respect to the Munshaw Homestead,
Mrs. Marion Matthias, Thornhill resident addressed the
Committee with respect to the Munshaw Homestead,
Staff advised that once Council moves forward with the intention to designate the dwelling it takes on a much higher status of protection.
The Committee suggested that staff look for potential sites in the event that the Munshaw Homestead needs to be relocated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
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 further,
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
Mr. Leonardo Mongillo, Edwin A. Flak LLB., addressed the Committee regarding the George R. Cowie House. He indicated he will want to further investigate the heritage components of the dwelling. Although he is not objecting or consenting to the designation at this time, Mr. Mongillo wishes to seek reserving his rights to object under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
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
That if there are any objections in accordance with
the provisions of the Ontario
CARRIED
Mr. Bill Nankivell,
Bregman & Hamann Architect, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the Markham Stouffville Hospital Expansion.
The presentation included the master plan, landscape plan, transit and
pedestrian circulation, massing study, future plan and sustainability.
Mr. Mac Cosburn,
There was
considerable discussion surrounding the proposed surface parking, and the
potential for a parking structure. The
Committee suggested relocation of the helipad to make way for a civic square. Mr. Cosburn advised that they are trying to
obtain approval and funding from the Minister of Health to relocate the
helipad. The Committee discussed the
importance of the Town’s continued involvement throughout this process.
The Committee
suggested that the hospital also consider a reduction in light pollution and to
follow the bird friendly guidelines.
The Committee voted
to waive the Town’s procedural by-law and obtain a recorded vote for this
application.
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor J. Heath
That the
Town procedural By-law 2001-1 be waived and obtain a recorded vote to be
forward to the Ministry of Health; and,
That the report dated June 17, 2008 entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Markham Stouffville Hospital. Site Plan Endorsement in Principle for the Hospital Expansion” be received; and,
That the conceptual Master Site Plan be endorsed in principle as the basis to permit Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) to proceed with a request for funding from Infrastructure Ontario as well as the Request for Proposals and tendering process; and,
That the detailed design of the Markham Stouffville Hospital expansion be subject to a further Site Plan application; and,
That the Markham Stouffville Hospital Request for Proposals have regard for the Principles of Development and the Urban Design Guidelines outlined in this report, to be finalized in consultation with Town Staff; and,
That the alignment of Street ‘A’ with Rose Way at 9th Line be endorsed subject to the traffic mitigation measures as outlined in this report and with community consultation; and,
That staff continue to work with the Markham Stouffville Hospital Staff and their consortium of consultants to ensure a unified vision for the Cornell Community, Markham Stouffville Hospital institutional campus, and the future East Markham Community Centre and Library (EMCC & L); and,
That the Town of
That staff prepare regular status updates, as appropriate, to Development Services Committee on the progress of the Markham Stouffville Hospital; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ON A RECORDED VOTE (
(See
following recorded vote)
YEAS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor, J. Virgilo, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
ABSENT: Councillor E. Shapero
Staff advised that there are a few outstanding matters
(itemized in the conditions) specifically the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with GO that will be required before the execution of the final site plan. Staff confirmed that together with Asset
Management they will investigate the servicing issues for the property to the
west of
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the report dated
That the site plan approval application to permit a 3 level parking structure containing approximately 539 parking spaces at Centennial GO Station/ Centennial Community Centre, be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following finalization of all outstanding site plan issues as outlined in this report, including but not limited to, submission and approval of (to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design) landscape, grading, drainage and site servicing plans and finalization of MOU. Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Staff commented on the history of review of this proposal, including sustainability measures and financial incentives for affordable housing.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report dated June 17, 2008 entitled “Kennison Properties Inc.;
7792, 7802 and 7812 Kennedy Road; (west side, north of 14th Avenue);
Application for site plan approval for a 5-storey, 120 unit apartment building for East Markham Non-Profit Homes Inc; File No. SC 08 112830;” be received; and,
That the application be endorsed, in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix “A,” and the following:
That 227 persons (100 apartment units) of servicing allocation be assigned to East Markham Non-Profit Homes Inc. from the Town Reserve; and,
That 45.4 persons (20 apartment units) of servicing allocation, which were assigned to the Chiavatti, et. al. plan of subdivision in South Unionville (19TM-99021) in 2001, be transferred to East Markham Non-Profit Homes Inc; and,
That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and
Urban Design or her designate. Site Plan
approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan; and,
That the site plan processing fees be payable prior to the issuance of building permits for the proposed development; and,
That the energy conservation and sustainability package proposed by the
applicant (Appendix “B”) be accepted for this project as an alternative to LEED
certification; and,
That this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three years commencing June 17, 2008, in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
There was discussion on how this application will assist in advancing the Markham By-pass.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report dated
June 17, 2008 entitled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Attilio Vettese, Application
for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval
(19TM-0800001) to permit a residential plan of subdivision at 7085 14th
Avenue” be received; and,
That the record of the
Public Meeting held on May 20, 2008, regarding the applications for Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision be received; and,
That draft plan of
subdivision (19TM-0800001) by Attilio Vettese located on the south side of 14th
Avenue, east of Riverwalk Drive and west of the CP Railway tracks within the
Box Grove Community to permit 58 townhouse units and 2 single-detached lots be
draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
That Zoning By-law
Amendment Application (ZA 08 110187) submitted by Attilio Vettese to amend
By-law 304-87, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as amended, for lands on the
south side of 14th Avenue, east of Riverwalk Drive and west of the
CP Railway tracks, be approved and the draft implementing zoning by-laws
attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted; and,
That servicing allocation
for 58 townhouse units (163.6 populations) be granted to 19TM0800001; and,
That the Town reserves
the right to revoke or re-allocate servicing allocation at it’s sole
discretion, should development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
That the Owner provide to
the Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance
with the Town’s Fee By-law; and,
That the owner agrees to
pay their proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow control measures, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and,
That the draft plan
approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-0800001 will lapse after a period of
three years commencing June 17, 2008 in the event that a subdivision agreement
is not executed within that period; and further,
That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. John McDermott, McDermot & Associates Limited, addressed the Committee regarding the Red Banner Development Limited application, providing a history of the land use planning rationale study submitted and the identified parking issues discovered through their research. He also advised that his client had submitted four minor variance applications. Mr. McDermott requested that the full amount of $7,900 for the Zoning By-law Application fees be refunded to his client.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report dated
That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendment application; and,
That Council authorize a full
refund of the zoning application fee in the amount of $7,900 conditional on
that the applicant work with Town staff on declaring road access surplus and
obtaining easement across the property; and,
That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. Tony Baldessara, Wismer Markham Developments Inc., presented the Committee with coloured elevations and site plan layout.
The Committee discussed the proposed parking for the site and indicated that the applicant needed to work towards a stronger green presence on the site. There was also discussion surrounding the proposed built form and the desire of the Ward Councillor to be consulted on final plans.
The Committee suggested
that this Application be dealt with together with the Application at the
southwest corner of
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the report dated June 17, 2008 entitled, “Wismer Markham Developments Inc., Application for Site Plan Approval to permit a retail plaza at the northwest corner of Markham Road and Castlemore Avenue”, be received; and,
That the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 08 106746) submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc. to permit a retail plaza at the northwest corner of Markham Road and Castlemore Avenue, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
That staff
and the applicant continue to consult with the Ward Councillor; and,
That
staff be directed to search for additional landscape and public space on site;
and,
That the Owner shall submit revised building elevations (as discussed in this report) to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and further,
That site plan approval
be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to
be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued
only when the Director has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
Staff advised that there is a Heritage dwelling on this site that is being incorporated into the proposed Application.
Mr. David McKay, MHBC
Planning, presented the Committee with drawings of the proposed retail plaza
and multi-screen movie theatre at the southwest corner of
The Committee discussed
the potential future intensification for this site and the fact that the proposed
entrance at
The Committee enquired about connection between this site and the proposed sites to the south and northeast. There was discussion regarding a pedestrian walkway connecting the two sites.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report dated June 17, 2008, entitled “CRET 9900 Markham Limited, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a retail plaza and a multi-screen movie theatre near the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Markham Road”, be received; and,
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 06 131832) submitted by CRET 9900 Markham Limited to rezone the lands located on the south side of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Markham Road, municipally known as 5899 Major Mackenzie Drive, from Rural Residential Four (RR4) under By-law 304-87, as amended, to Major Commercial (MJC) under By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted; and,
That the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 08 106746) submitted by CRET 9900 Markham Limited to permit a retail plaza and a multi-screen movie theatre near the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Markham Road, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
That staff
and the applicant continue to consult with the Ward Councillor; and,
That a review of the safety of the Major Mackenzie Drive entrance be undertaken within 3 years of the development being constructed and that a financial security be posted with the Town of Markham to allow for future access revisions and/or traffic signals at the entrance to the site; and,
That
staff and the applicant look at an opportunity to provide a pedestrian link
and/or connection between the existing commercial development at the southwest
corner of Markham Road and Major Mackenzie Drive; and,
That the Owner submit revised building elevations (as discussed in this report) to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and further,
That site plan approval
be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to
be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan.
CARRIED
The Committee was presented with pictures of the proposed Cathedral building.
Staff advised that although there is space available on site to increase the parking, but they would like to explore other options with the applicant (such as Traffic Demand Management (TDM) and offsite parking).
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the report dated June 17, 2008 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, St. Mark’s Coptic Church – Phase 1, 455 Ferrier Street, Site Plan application to permit a three-storey cathedral to be used as a place of worship with recreational and educational facilities and other related uses” be received; and,
That the application for Site Plan approval (SC 08 110712) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
That Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and Urban Design, or her designate, to be issued following
execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the Site Plan; and further;
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. Al Duffy, representing 1475398 Ontario Inc.(BMW), addressed the Committee to request that their adjacent application be dealt with before Council’s summer recess in order to enable them to address some residential concerns relating to the cleaning up of the site.
Ms.
There was considerable discussion regarding securing lands for the dedication of a road. Staff advised that there are issues to be resolved such as, the location of the proposed road and storm water management. Staff indicated they will attempt to work through the road issue with the affected landowners and secure the conditions in the implementing planning documents and conditions of approval. Committee suggested staff review the option of a Hold Provision (H) on the zoning to secure the road.
Mr. Hal Kersey, Jolie Homes, confirmed that they are agreeable to providing lands for a future walkway corridor and/or roadway.
The Committee directed that the BMW application be
brought forward to the Development Services Committee on
Mr. Rick Merrill, The Planning Partnership Ltd., representing BMW, advised the Committee that a Site Plan Application has been submitted to address fencing concerns and he has been working with staff.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the correspondence from Chris & Scott
Campbell be received; and,
That the staff report dated
That the minutes of the April 8, 2008 Public Meeting to consider the requested Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments, be received; and,
That the applications by Dougson Investments Inc. (Village Nissan) to amend the Town’s Official Plan and zoning by-laws to permit an automobile dealership on the south side of future South Unionville Avenue, east of Kennedy Road, be approved; and,
That staff be directed to
finalize the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for consideration
by Council on
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Staff advised that the applicant has reduced the height of the proposed residential buildings from 12 to 8 storeys.
Mr. Chris Adamouski,
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report dated
That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 8, 2008 to consider the Official Plan Amendment and corresponding zoning amendment applications, be received; and,
That the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 07 126509) be approved as outlined in the staff report and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted; and,
That staff report back on the corresponding rezoning application together with the required site plan application once detailed plans have been submitted and the issues outlined in the June 17, 2008 staff report have been addressed to the satisfaction of staff; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report Attachment A Attachment B By-law
The Committee discussed the proposed lowered speed
limit of 50 km/hr for the Highway 48 between Major Mackenzie and
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report entitled “Highway 48 Speed Limit Reduction between Major Mackenzie Drive and Edward Jeffreys Avenue” dated June 17, 2008, be received; and,
That Schedule F (50 km/h) of Speed Limit By-law 105-71 be amended to include Highway 48 between Major Mackenzie Drive and 16th Avenue and that the attached By-law be approved; and,
That the Operations Department be directed to remove the existing 80 km/h speed limit signs upon approval of the attached by-law; and,
That the Operations
Department be directed to install the appropriate signs, funded through the 2008 Engineering
budget, account #8402; and,
That the York Regional Police Department be requested to enforce the reduced speed limit upon installation of the signs; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Amended by Council at the meeting held on
(New paragraph 2)
That Schedule B (60 km/h) of Speed Limit By-law 105-71 be amended to include Highway 48 between Major Mackenzie Drive and Bur Oak Avenue; and,
(Original paragraph 2)
That Schedule F (50 km/h) of
Speed Limit By-law 105-71 be amended to include Highway 48 between Bur Oak Avenue and 16th Avenue;
and,
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Report Attachment Updated Report
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, distributed an updated report with revised recommendations. Staff spoke to the importance of the two culverts being constructed during the period of July 1 and September 2008 regarding Fisheries requirements.
Mr. Scott Cole, Cole Engineering, on behalf of the West Cathedral Landowners, addressed the Committee regarding the revised recommendations for the Woodbine Bypass construction, advising that the amendments are generally in line with their requests, but that they remain in discussion with Town and Regional staff regarding costs.
The Committee suggested that Mr. Denny from the
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence dated June 16, 2008 from
Scott R. Cole, Cole Engineering Group Ltd., be received; and,
That the
report entitled “Award of Tender
That the
tender be awarded to the lowest price qualified bidder, TACC Construction Ltd
in the total amount of $11,033,279.68 exclusive of GST subject to the receipt of funding as described in this report; and,
That a
contingency amount of $950,000 exclusive of GST be established to cover any
additional construction costs and that the Director of
That the award
of the contract for construction inspection and contract administration
services to Earth Tech Canada in the amount of $201,000 as described in the
April 11, 2006 staff report be confirmed; and,
That the value
of the contract for construction
inspection and contract administration services to Earth Tech Canada be
increased by $90,500 to a total of $291,500 exclusive of GST to cover the
increased scope of services and updated construction schedule as described in
this report; and,
That a
contingency amount of $32,700 exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional
construction inspection and contract administration costs and that the Director
of
That staff be
authorized to retain Earth Tech Canada to re-design the Elgin Mills/Woodbine
Bypass intersection to accommodate the 404 North Secondary Plan as required by
the Ministry of Transportation for an upset limit not to exceed $ 50,000
exceeding GST to be funded by Cathedral Developers; and,
That a
contingency amount of $250,000.00 exclusive of GST be established to cover the
additional costs of constructing the Elgin Mills/Woodbine Bypass intersection
to accommodate the 404 North Secondary Plan and that the Director of
That a
contingency amount of $935,000 exclusive
of GST to be funded by Cathedral Developers be established to cover any
Contractors claims which may result from delays in obtaining the outstanding
permits and approvals from the TRCA and/or Ministry of Transportation and that
the CAO be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to
the specified limit; and,
That staff be
authorized to retain the geotechnical consulting firm of Geo-Canada Ltd. as a
preferred supplier to provide geotechnical and materials testing services
during construction for an upset limit not to exceed $154,000 exclusive of GST;
and,
That a
contingency amount of $20,000 exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional
geotechnical and materials testing services during construction and that the
Director of
That staff be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Geo-Canada Ltd in the amount of $80,000
to cover the cost of geotechnical and materials testing services provided
during the Woodbine Bypass trunk sanitary sewer project as described in the
June 19th 2007 report; and,
That staff be
authorized to retain a qualified independent environmental consulting firm in
accordance with the Town’s Purchasing Bylaw to provide on-site environmental
monitoring to ensure compliance with TRCA permit requirements for an upset
limit not to exceed $65,000 exclusive of GST; and,
That staff be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Powerstream Ltd in the amount of
$50,000 to cover the cost of connecting the street lighting and traffic signal
systems to the existing electrical distribution network; and,
That the sidewalk and illumination portions of the tender ($1,759,285.39) be
funded from the
That a contingency amount of $ 338,230.50 exclusive of GST be established to
cover possible hydro power supply work and that the Director of
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary, including the execution of documents, to
give effect to the above; and,
That
upon payment of all the invoices, any remaining funds be applied to the
construction of outstanding works in Phase 1 and 2a of the Woodbine Avenue
Bypass project; and,
That the Ministry of Transportation and the Region of York
be advised that the Town of Markham does not support a double left turn for
eastbound Elgin Mills Road to northbound Woodbine By-pass; and further,
That staff proceed with the
Class Environmental Study for the Hwy 404 northbound exit ramp extension to
Lord Melbourne Street as the preferred route for truck access into the
Cathedral and 404 North business lands.
Amended by Council at the meeting held on
That
staff confirm with the Region of
CARRIED
AS AMENDED
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the letter dated May 21, 2008 from the City of Kingston passing a motion to encourage the Ontario Government to amend the Ontario Building Code to significantly increase the minimum requirement for energy and water efficiency within new buildings before the increased requirements that come into effect in 2011, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the correspondence received from the City of Waterloo requesting
the Provincial government to clarify and confirm that the 2008 Municipal Road
and Bridge Infrastructure Investment is a one time infusion of funds versus an
annual contribution and that if this is the case, that the Provincial
government provide long term and sustainable infrastructure funding to assist
all upper, lower, and single tier municipalities in addressing their
infrastructure roles and responsibilities, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the letter from Mr. Tom Tse regarding traffic problems at the intersection of Highway 7 and Main Street/Markham Road, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the following recommendation dated
"That the Region of York, as a party to the original Environmental Assessment study undertaking, be requested to take the lead and assume the role of Project Manager in completing the Environmental Assessment study for the Highway 404 flyover between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road utilizing the services of the existing consultant McCormick Rankin Corporation; and,
That, in accordance with the current conditions of
draft approval for the affected lands located in the Town of
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the 1475398 Ontario Inc. (BMW), applications
be brought forward to the
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter (12:16 PM):
(1) NATIONAL CENTRE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES DEVELOPMENT (NCMDD) STATUS UPDATE
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the Committee rise (
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at