MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

November 4, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.

Meeting No. 27

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 Absent Councillor E. Shapero

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor L. Duoba, Project Coordinator L. Fernandes, Sr. Capital Works Engineer V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item No. 2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

Paul Armstrong, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services, 30 years

Barb Roth, Director, Recreation Services, Recreation Services, 30 years

Rob Hartnett, Recreation Supervisor, Facilities, Recreation Services, 25 years

Ewan Burke, Senior GIS Analyst, Production, Information Technology Services, 20 years

Cheryl Leask, Development Clerk II, Development Services Commissioner's Office, 20 years

Barb Sharp, Customer Service Representative, Building Standards, 20 years

Chris Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Economic Development, 20 years

Bob Beauchamp, General Maintenance, Sign Maintenance, Operations, 10 years

Marsha Mariani, Program Coordinator, Recreation Services, 10 years

Shirley Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design, Planning & Urban Design, 10 years

Carol Dimpfel, Customer Service Representative, Recreation Services, 5 years

Scott Hill, Recreation Supervisor, Facilities, Recreation Services, 5 years

Parveen Kalia, Engineering Technologist - Transportation, Engineering, 5 years

Sandra Kuwabara, Customer Service Representative, Recreation Services, 5 years

Kevin Dent, Truck Driver, Operations, 3 years

Michael Fletcher, Waterworks Operator II, Operations - Waterworks Division, 3 years

Kulen Karthy, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Building Standards, 3 years

Denise Lawrusik, Operations & Maintenance Clerk, Operations - Waterworks Division, 3 years

Don Taylor, Acting Director, Strategic Initiatives, CAO's Office, 3 years

Jerry Arkema, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

David Asals, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Nick Atwell, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Xavier Bracken, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Wilson Chung, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Kevin Comrie, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Colin Francis, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Robert Garland, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Christopher Haley, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Stuart Hart, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Aaron Hiley, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Jonathan Howard, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3

Rob Klassen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Joe Lanni, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Benny Loughlin, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Rocky Mino, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Richard Mitchell, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Nick Patel, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Nick Richards, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Steve Servinis, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Katie Sonnichsen, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Brad Sterling, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Don Sutherland, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Kevin Tsang, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

Howie Tse, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years

2. MAIN STREET MARKHAM
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - UPDATE (5.7)

Presentation

Mr. Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Capital Works Engineer delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Main Street Markham Environmental Assessment (EA) that provided a current status of the EA process. The presentation also included six alternatives being considered through the Class EA study and next steps.

There was considerable discussion regarding additional alternatives that the Committee believes should be considered during the EA process. Staff advised that the proposed alternatives are the most reasonable approach as it relates to the entire corridor. The Committee suggested that the following be considered:

• A map depicting the various alternatives for each section of Main Street Markham (Highway 407 to Highway 7; Highway 7 to Bullock Drive; Bullock Drive to 16^th Avenue and 16^th Avenue to Donald Cousens Parkway)
• Clearly outline the impacts for every alternative at the earlier phase
• Reversible lanes during peak rush hour times
• Alternatives that include designated bicycle lanes
• Decreasing the width of the lanes
• A map depicting the current zoning of the subject area

There was discussion with respect to the tentative scheduled date of November 26, 2006 for the first Public Information Centre (PIC) and whether the meeting could be re-scheduled to a date in early December 2008 so that the Mayor and Regional Councillors would be available to attend. Staff will report back (via e-mail) confirming the date of the first PIC.

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the presentation by Mr. Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Capital Works Engineer regarding Main Street Markham Environmental Assessment - Update be received; and,

That the comments and suggestions received from the Development Services Committee today be forwarded to the Advisory Group members and the consultant.

CARRIED

3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 21, 2008, Part B (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held October 21, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- October 21, 2008 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held October 21, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

5. UNIONVILLE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARKHAM CENTRE
- October 6, 2008 (16.34)

Minutes

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee - Markham Centre meeting held on

October 6, 2008, be received;

CARRIED

6. 1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED
(METRUS DEVELOPMENTS)
APPLICATIONS FOR A PROPOSED
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (PHASE 3 –19TM-01015)
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE UPPER CORNELL COMMUNITY
(SU 01-118320 (PHASE 3-19TM-01015) AND ZA 08-123717) (10.7, 10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the report dated November 4, 2008 entitled “Preliminary Report, 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments), Applications for a proposed Plan of Subdivision (Phase 3 – 19TM-01015) and implementing zoning by-law amendment in the Upper Cornell Community” be received; and,

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

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

CARRIED

7. AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENT LTD.
(SU 02 110218 (19TM-02003) AND ZA 08 115916)
16^TH AND MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LTD.
(SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011) AND ZA 08 122207)
MATTAMY (ROBINSON CREEK) LTD.
(SU 03 113679 (19TM-03008) AND ZA 08 120322)
WISMER MARKHAM DEV. INC.
(SU 02 113757 (19TM-02008) AND ZA 08 121722)
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPROVALS AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (10.7, 10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Amber Plain Investments Ltd., 16^th and McCowan Holdings Ltd., Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd., and Wismer Markham Dev. Inc., for draft plan of subdivision approvals and implementing zoning by-law amendments for the final phases of residential plans of subdivision within the Wismer Commons community, and,

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

CARRIED

8. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY REVIEW
AND CONSOLIDATION STUDY PRESENTATION
AND STUDY PROCESS UPDATE (5.7)

Report

A copy of the Draft Environmental Policy Review & Consolidation was distributed to the Committee.

Mr. Mark Schollen, Principal, Schollen & Company Inc., delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the status of the Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Study (EPRC).

Staff advised that a copy of today’s presentation will be distributed (via e-mail) to all Members of Council.

The Committee applauded the leadership of both staff and Council in moving this comprehensive environmental policy forward. The Committee requested that the Public Information meeting be scheduled on a Development Services Public Meeting date to ensure all Members of Council are able to attend. The Committee suggested including the definition of “greenway” into the report.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

That the staff report entitled Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Study Presentation and Study Process Update, dated November 4, 2008 be received; and,

That the presentation on the Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Background Report and Policy Framework be received; and,

That the Draft Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation Study Background Report including the mapping be received and released for public input and review; and,

That a public information meeting be scheduled for December 9, 2008 at the Civic Centre; and further,

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

CARRIED

9. BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-05018)
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AT 6788 14^TH AVENUE, WITHIN THE BOX GROVE COMMUNITY (10.7, 10.5)

Report Maps Attach A Attach B

Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the report dated November 4, 2008 entitled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Applications for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05018) and implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential plan of subdivision at 6788 14^th Avenue, within the Box Grove Community” be received; and,

That the record of the Public Meeting held on January 24, 2006 regarding the applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be received; and,

That the draft plan of subdivision (19TM-05018) by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. to permit 26.5 single-detached lots on the north side of 14^th Avenue, east of 9^th Line within the Box Grove Community be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,

That Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 05 023033) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, 194-82, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, for lands on the north side of 14^th Avenue, east of 9^th Line within the Box Grove Community, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted; and,

That in addition to the 22.5 units (83.3 population) of servicing allocation previously granted to this proposed development, 4 units (14.8 populations) of servicing allocation, from the allocation previously assigned to the Box Grove Trustee, be granted to Draft Plan of Subdivision

19TM-05018; 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-05018 will lapse after a period of three years commencing November 4, 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

10. LANDOWNER EDUCATION AND
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
FOR THE PROTECTION OF
SMALL STREAM FEATURES (10.0)

Report

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the staff report entitled “Landowner Education and Stewardship Program for the protection of Small Stream features”, dated November 4 2008, be received; and,

That staff continue to work co-operatively with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to implement the Landowner Education and Stewardship Program; and further,

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

CARRIED

11. AMENDMENT TO A DESIGNATION BY-LAW
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
GAPPER-DUNCAN HOUSE
6 WISMER PLACE
RON AND JULIE CHRISTIAN (16.11.3)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That as recommended by Heritage Markham and requested by the property owner, designation By-law 234-98 for the GapperDuncan House – 6 Wismer Place be amended to include the historic fireplace mantel in the Reasons for Designation; and,

That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,

That if there are no objections to the amendment in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amended 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

12. POTENTIAL REGULATION OF
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES
(FILE NO. SD-03-016698) (10.0)

Report

The Committee inquired about a public meeting relating to this proposal. Staff advised that there will be a requirement to hold a statutory public meeting prior to the adoption of a new policy framework. At this point a formal public meeting is not being recommended although it will be presented to the development community during informal consultations (such as Developers Roundtable) and staff will report back to the Committee with draft amendments and a recommendation to hold a public meeting.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the November 4, 2008 report entitled “Potential Regulation of Drive-Through Facilities, File No. SD-03-016698”, be received; and,

That Staff report back to Development Services Committee with recommendations regarding development standards and urban design guidelines, including provisions such as:

• prohibiting drive-throughs in specified zones;

• prohibiting drive-throughs within a certain distance of residential uses;

• prohibiting queuing lanes within certain distances of a street; and

• prohibiting queuing lanes between the building and the street.

That Staff report back to Development Services Committee with a recommended set of urban design guidelines, including provisions relating to:

• integrating operational elements of the site, e.g. pedestrian, cyclist and motor vehicle movements;

• enhancing views from public streets and contribute to a high quality public space;

• creating a safe and comfortable pedestrian and cyclist environment; and

• minimizing impacts on adjacent or nearby land uses.

That Staff consult with representatives of the development industry, before reporting back to Development Services Committee; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

CARRIED

13. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- October 21, 2008 (10.0)

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee in-camera meeting, held October 21, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

14. LEGAL OPINION REGARDING POTENTIAL
PROHIBITION OF DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES
(File No. SD-03-016698) (8.0)

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the November 4, 2008 in-camera report entitled "Legal Opinion Regarding Potential Prohibition of Drive-Through Facilities" be received.

CARRIED

15. ROAD DESIGN (10.0)

The Committee requested that staff review the proposed design for the road extension at Town Centre Blvd South and Clegg Road.

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.