MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 9, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.

Meeting No. 31

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 and Part B

Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda/Report Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber

Attendance

Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Absent Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor G. Landon Regrets Deputy Mayor J. Heath Councillor E. Shapero

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services R. Borooah, Town Architect A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor L. Duoba, Project Coordinator R. Kendall, Manager, Central District 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.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY REVIEW
AND CONSOLIDATION (10.0)

Mr. Mark Schollen, Principal, Schollen and Company, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation providing a more detailed review and some new mapping as a follow up to the November 4, 2008 presentation to the Development Services Committee.

The Committee discussed potential controversial issues related to the proposed Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation. Mr. Schollen advised that the proposed enhancement plans can be a challenge but is an important objective of the Policy.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

That the presentation by Ms. Lilli Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator, Town of Markham and Mr. Mark Schollen, Principle, Schollen and Company regarding the Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation be received.

CARRIED

2. MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL UPDATE (10.0)

Mr. Mac Cosburn, Vice President of Redevelopment – Markham Stouffville Hospital advised that they welcome the Committee’s comment and/or suggestions and are requesting to obtain their support with respect to the proposed architectural design.

Mr. Bill Nankivell, CEO – Bregman + Hamann Architects presented the Committee with schematic designs of the proposed expansion for Markham Stouffville Hospital.

The Committee enquired about solar paneling on the roof tops of the buildings. Mr. Nankivell advised that their research indicated that green roofs are a preferable option over solar panels.

There was discussion regarding the proposed design and the Hospital’s ability to further expand in the future if required. Mr. Nankivell indicated that a series of building designs were explored and that the proposed four storey building is the best option for various functionality reasons such as having the maternity ward occupy the entire fourth floor. He advised that the Hospital will have the opportunity to expand in the future (ie. to the west of the proposed expansion and building on top of the one storey podium).

The Committee commended Mr. Cosburn and Mr. Nankivell for their efforts in maintaining a connection between the Hospital and the existing community and for the informative regular updates presented to the Development Services Committee.

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the draft elevations be endorsed in principle, and;

That the presentation by Mr. Mac Cosburn, Vice President of Redevelopment, Markham Stouffville Hospital regarding the Markham Stouffville Hospital Update be received.

CARRIED

3. MARKHAM CENTRE HEIGHT
AND DENSITY (10.0)

Mr. Ronji Borooah, Town Architect, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Markham Centre Height & Density Study Status and Draft Built Form Guidelines.

There was considerable discussion regarding point towers versus slab buildings and the objectives of point towers. Staff advised that point towers have less of an impact on the “Sky View” and shadowing than slab buildings.

The Committee indicated the importance of enumerating the two areas under discussion (density and competitive transit network) to the constituents throughout the process of Markham Centre Height and Density review. There was discussion regarding the density necessary to meet the Provincial Legislative requirements. Staff advised that they are currently evaluating and reviewing the Provincially legislated requirements and that the details will be laid out in the Secondary Plan. Staff also advised that in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act the Official Plans must be reviewed every five years and that the Markham Centre Secondary Plan is currently being amended.

The Committee suggested that the proposed development plan for Markham Centre needs to assist in advancing the transit network that will in turn alleviate gridlock issues.

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the presentation by Mr. Ronji Borooah, Town Architect regarding Markham Centre Height and Density be received.

CARRIED

4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 25, 2008, Part A (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held

November 25, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

5. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 12, 2008 (16.34)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

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

November 12, 2008, be received;

CARRIED

6. REQUEST APPROVAL OF A
PROPOSED STREET NAME - ANDON COURT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-05013)
AT 78 & 90 LEE AVENUE
TOM, VANGIE & DRAGA GUNOVSKI AND
TOM, VANGIE & NATALIE GUNOVSKI
(SU 05 013073) (10.14)

Memo

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That Development Services Committee receive this memorandum and approve the proposed street name of Andon Court for a Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-05013) at 78 & 90 Lee Avenue.

CARRIED

7. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL
RULAND PROPERTIES INC. – PHASE 1
8110 AND 8130 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD
MARKHAM CENTRE
(SC 08 123736) (10.6)

Report Attachment

Mr. Randy Peddigrew, Vice-President, Ruland Properties Inc., presented the Committee with architectural renderings of the proposed buildings at 8110 and 8130 Birchmount Road.

Mr. Sheldon Levitt, Quadrangle Architects Limited, addressed the Committee to outline some of the interior and exterior architectural features of the proposed apartment buildings at the northwest corner of the Civic Mall and Birchmount Road. He advised that the ground floor will consist of retail and that the residential component begins at the second floor level with an optional office component. Mr. Levitt also advised that all the parking will be below grade with a designated amount for visitors and retail on the first level of the parking structure.

There was discussion regarding the proposed canvas awnings. Mr. Peddigrew advised that the canvas canopy is to provide some shelter from the weather elements and he will continue discussions with Town staff on other options.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the Recommendation Report titled “Application for Site Plan Control Approval Ruland Properties Inc.– Phase 1, 8110 and 8130 Birchmount Road” be received; and,

That the application for site plan control approval by Ruland Properties for two apartment buildings 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,

That prior to final site plan approval, the Owner provides a release from the Trustee for the Markham Centre Landowners Group recommending servicing allocation for the 376 units within this project, and confirming that the applicant has met their financial obligations to the Group with respect to these lands; and,

That Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provision on the subject lands upon execution of the Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor; and further,

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

CARRIED

8. BLOORGUARD INVESTMENT CO. LTD.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO PERMIT
A 4918 SQUARE METRE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
TO ACCOMMODATE A POWERSTREAM WAREHOUSE
AND SERVICE FACILITY
80 ADDISCOTT COURT
(SC 08 124764) (10.6)

Report Attachment

Mr. Andrew Famiglietti, Bloorguard Investments Co. Ltd., presented the Committee with elevation drawings of the proposed building at 80 Addiscott Court.

The Committee enquired about the infiltration gallery. Staff advised that an infiltration gallery is a structure used to supplement a storm sewer by directing storm run off from non-road areas similar to the system used at the IBM facility.

There was discussion regarding the outstanding issue of the cul-de-sac location. Staff advised that there is currently a temporary easement from the adjacent property to the north (currently there is a temporary turning circle on site). Staff also advised that negotiations with the adjacent land owners are still underway. Staff suggested reporting back to the Development Services Committee if problems arise during negotiations with the adjacent property owners.

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report: Bloorguard Investment Co. Ltd. Site Plan application to permit a 4918 square metre industrial building to accommodate a PowerStream warehouse and service facility at 80 Addiscott Court” (SC 08 124764) be received; and,

That the site plan application to permit a 4918 square metre industrial building to accommodate a PowerStream warehouse and service facility at 80 Addiscott Court, 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 the site plan agreement and satisfaction of the attached conditions. 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

9. UPDATE ON OPA’S LOCAL GENERATION RFP
(NORTHERN YORK REGION) (10.0)

Report Attachment

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, summarized the key point contained in the report titled “Update on OPA’s Local Generation RFP (Northern York Region)”. He indicated that he is pleased with the comments made by Minister Smitherman in the joint media release.

The Committee thanked Jamie Bosomworth, Manager Strategy and Innovation, and Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services for bringing this forward.

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the Report titled “Update on OPA’s Local Generation RFP (Northern York Region)”, dated December 9, 2008, be received; and,

That Markham Council reiterates its support for the OPA’s “Integrated Solution” for power supply to Northern York Region comprised of: Demand Reduction; New Transformer Station capacity; and Local Generation as adopted by Council on September 27, 2005 and further endorsed by Council on April 24, 2007, November 27, 2007 and June 24, 2008; and,

That the Town of Markham remains strongly opposed to a transmission contingency solution for Northern York Region and requests the OPA to continue to expedite local generation supply options to Northern York Region; and,

That this report and resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Power Authority, the Ontario Energy Board, the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, the Ministry of the Environment, Hydro One, PowerStream, Region of York, and the Markham – Aurora Hydro One Task Force Members; and,

That the report and resolution also be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Energy & Infrastructure, the Minister of the Environment, and Region of York based M.P.P.s,; and further,

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

CARRIED

10. CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NINTH LINE (REGIONAL ROAD 69)
NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE TO
NORTH OF MAIN STREET STOUFFVILLE (5.7)

Mr. Richard Ho, Project Manager, Region of York, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 9^th Line ESR Review, Major Mackenzie Drive to Main Street Stouffville.

The Committee discussed the importance of tree preservation and that the Region should reconsider dedicated off road bike lanes on all arterial roads within the Town of Markham up to and including Town of Stouffville.

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the presentation by Mr. Richard Ho, Project Manager, Region of York regarding the Class Environmental Assessment Ninth Line (Regional Road 69) North of Major Mackenzie Drive to North of Main Street Stouffville be received; and,

That the Region of York be requested to incorporate segregated off road bicycle lanes on the Regional arterial roads throughout the Town of Markham; and further,

That the Region of York be requested to submit their streetscape drawings and tree preservation plan to Town of Markham staff for review and comments.

CARRIED

11. HIGHWAY 7 CROSS SECTION BETWEEN
MONTGOMERY AVENUE AND SCIBERRAS ROAD (5.10)

Report Attachment

The Committee enquired if consideration has been made that will enable cars to park along Highway 7 between Montgomery Avenue and Sciberras Road during off peak periods. Staff advised that has been addressed with the Region of York however, no decision has been made at present.

The Committee suggested including the dedicated bike lane issue into the proposed staff recommendation.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the correspondence from Mr. Paul W. Young, Unionville resident, be received.

CARRIED

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the staff report entitled “Highway 7 Cross Section Between Montgomery Court and Sciberras Road”, dated December 9, 2008, be received; and,

That the six-lane cross-section from Montgomery Court to Sciberras Road be endorsed as outlined in the report; and,

That the Region of York be requested to incorporate segregated bicycle lanes within the Highway 7 right-of way from the property line to the curb; and,

That Town and Regional staff report back to Council on the detailed design of the cross-section, including upgraded medians and boulevards commensurate with the Regional Centre context; and further,

That a copy of this report and resolution be forwarded to the Region of York.

12. NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR TRUNK SEWER
INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.7)

Letter

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the correspondence dated November 26, 2008 from Mr. David Beattie, Project Manager, AECOM regarding the Notice of Submission of Environmental Assessment Report Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Individual Environmental Assessment be received.

CARRIED

13. IN CAMERA ITEM (8.6, 11.0)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the Development Services Committee, in accordance with Section 239 (2)(b)& (c) of the Municipal Act, resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter(12:02 PM):

(1) PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS FOR RODICK ROAD PHASE 3
(14^TH AVENUE TO ESNA PARK DRIVE)

(2) PERSONNEL MATTER

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (12:15 PM)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM