MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

October 21, 2008

Meeting No. 25

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

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

R. Borooah, Town Architect

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 9:07 AM in the Council Chambers with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.  Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No.14.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

1.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Suraj Sharma, Manager, Technical Services, Technical Services Department, 25 years

Pushpa Sharma, Information Services Assistant, Milliken Mills Library, 20 years

Cheryl Marcus, Children's Librarian, Thornhill Community Centre Library, 5 years

 

 

 

2.         MARKHAM'S BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Council presented the following recipients with the 2008 Markham's Building Excellence Awards to homebuilders that demonstrate compliance with the Building Code Regulations and the Building Code Act through obtaining the necessary permits and inspections.  Homebuilders are selected from two categories, small volume (5 to 24 dwelling units) and large volume (greater than 24 units).

 

Small Volume (5 to 24 dwelling units):

 

  • Beaverbrook Homes (Upper Cornell) Inc
  • Broadmoor Homes
  • Circa Inc
  • Laurier Homes (Windsong North) Inc
  • Mattamy (Country Glen) Ltd
  • Ponziane Home Corp
  • Rosehaven Homes
  • Sierra Homes Inc.

 

Large Volume (greater than 24 units):

 

  • Country Wide Homes at Cornell Inc
  • Desert Fox Properties Inc
  • F.S. Swan Lake Development Ltd
  • Forest Hill Homes Cornell (Forest Hill Homes Cornell Limited)
  • Greenpark Homes (Cobalt Creek Homes Inc)
  • Yorkwood Homes Windsong Limited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 7, 2008, Part B (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held October 7, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- October 7, 2008 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held October 7, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

5.         MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - September 17, 2008 (16.39)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on September 17, 2008, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.         MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - September 10, 2008 (16.34)

            Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on

September 10, 2008, be received;

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         THORNHILL SUB-COMMITTEE
            MARKHAMGATE SUMMIT WORKING GROUP
            - May 21, 2008
            - June 18, 2008
            - September 10, 2008 (10.0)

            May 21  June 18  September 10

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Thornhill Sub-Committee - Markhamgate Summit Working Group meetings held on May 21, 2008, June 18, 2008 and September 10, 2008, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
            APPLICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF
            SEPTEMBER 6, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 (10.0)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of September 6, 2008 to September 19, 2008” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report; and,

 

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

9.         DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORT (10.0)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Council be advised that in accordance with Delegation By-law 2002-202, and additional site specific delegations authorized by Development Services Committee, the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design have approved applications listed in the report dated October 21, 2008; and,

 

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       KEN-DEN EAST INC.
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO FACILITATE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE PROPERTY
            BOUNDARY FOR TWO EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDINGS
            AT 7363 AND 7373 KENNEDY ROAD (CASA DEL SOL)
            SE CORNER OF KENNEDY ROAD AND DENISON STREET
            MILLKEN MAIN STREET AREA
            (ZA 08 124170) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the report dated October 21, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Ken-Den East Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment Application to facilitate an adjustment to the property boundary for two existing apartment buildings at 7363 and 7373 Kennedy Road (Casa del Sol)” be received; and,

 

That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application; and further,

 

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.       NEAMSBY INVESTMENT GROUP INC.
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES
            1181-1271 DENISON STREET
            (OP 08 120986, ZA 08 120996) (10.3, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the correspondence from Mr. Paul J. Stagl, Opus Management Inc., be received.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the staff report entitled: “Preliminary Report: Neamsby Investment Group Inc. Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail and restaurant uses at 1181-1271 Denison Street” (OP 08 120986, ZA 08 120996) be received; and,

 

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications (OP 08 120986, ZA 08 120996) submitted by Neamsby Investment Group Inc.; and further,

 

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

12.       BOX GROVE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
            A MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF 20,000 M² FOR A
            SINGLE RETAIL PREMISE AND FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            FOR A RETAIL PLAZA AT 500 COPPER CREEK DRIVE
            (BLOCK 457 ON 19TM-030012)
            (OP 08-121619, ZA 08-121691 AND SC 08-121694)
            (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the report dated October 21, 2008 entitled “Preliminary Report, Box Grove Developments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a maximum floor area of 20,000 m² for a single retail premise and for Site Plan approval for a retail plaza at 500 Copper Creek Drive” be received; and,

 

That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications; and further,

 

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

13.       ROUGE PARK
            NATURAL HERITAGE ACTION PLAN (10.0)

 

 

Mr. Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park, delivered a PowerPoint presentation that included the Rouge Park Alliance’s mandate and focus (regional trail connection; agriculture heritage; ecological links; natural historical sites; cultural heritage and ecological restoration) as well as the restorations plans from 1994 until present.

 

The Committee suggested that setbacks be maintained within the corridor of the Rouge Park.

 

Mr. Bob Clay, Manager, Natural Heritage Rouge Park, delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Rouge Park Natural Heritage Action Plan that included: the approach, priorities, restoration guidelines and associated costs.

 

The Committee discussed intangible benefits, communication strategy and tourism related to the Rouge Park.  Mr. Clay advised that a new booklet has been produced that discusses some of these issues.  He also advised that the Rouge Park is already working on tree planting arrangements with the Region of York.

 

The Committee enquired if additional lands will be designated for agriculture.  Mr. Wells advised that there will be additional lands for agriculture, however he indicated that plan has yet to be completed.  He also advised that other than the areas to protect the creeks, a good portion will remain agriculture.   Mr. Wells reported that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has sent out letters to the farmers leasing lands affected immediately and that the next step is to have a meeting with the owners to try and minimize possible hardship to the farmers.

 

The Committee suggested that the Rouge Park remain involved throughout Markham’s Agricultural Study that is in progress.   

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

 

That the presentation by Mr. Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park and Mr. Bob Clay, Manager, Natural Heritage, Rouge Park, regarding Rouge Park Natural Heritage Action Plan be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

14.       MULTI USE PATHWAYS DEVELOPMENT (6.3)

            Presentation  Attachment

 

Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Milne Park Pathway Development review, stating that the principles of an Environmental Assessment are being followed and four preliminary options have emerged.  He advised that a Public Information meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 29, 2008 to obtain feedback from the public.

 

Councillor Shapero advised that the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee members will be in attendance at the Public Information meeting and will provide input during this process.

 

The Committee was informed that the purpose of this presentation was to ensure that Members of Council are fully aware of the process in the event that their constituents enquire about it.  Staff advised that there are many issues that need to be resolved and that they are looking forward to the public’s input. 

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the presentation by Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering regarding Multi Use Pathways Development be received.

CARRIED

 

 

15.       IN-CAMERA ITEM (8.6, 5.10)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

That the Development Services Committee resolve in-camera pursuant to section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, being “a proposed……acquisition of land…”, with respect to Property Acquisition for the Extension of Enterprise Drive. (10:52 AM)

 

 

(1)        PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR THE EXTENSION OF ENTERPRISE DRIVE

            (UNIONVILLE GATE)

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (11:00 AM)

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

16.       COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS (10.0)

 

The Committee was advised that an organization has sent out invitation for an “open house” to discuss a proposed commercial development on 16th Avenue in Cornell on a Tuesday evening.  The Ward and Regional Councillors have informed the organization that Tuesday evenings are problematic for Members of Council to attend.  Staff confirmed that the application for this development has been filed and that they have also indicated to the applicant that Tuesday evenings are not suitable for information meetings.  A member of the planning staff however, will be in attendance.  The Mayor suggested that he will try to contact the applicant and request that the meeting be rescheduled.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 11:05 AM.