MINUTES

UNIONVILLE SUB-COMMITTEE

January 20, 2009

MEETING NO. 1

 


Members

Councillor J. Virgilio

 

Council

Councillor A. Chiu

 

Staff

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design

R. Kendall, Manager, Central District

S. Heaslip, Senior Planner

R. Borooah, Town Architect

A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

 

The Unionville Sub-Committee convened at 3:05 PM with Councillor J. Virgilio in the Chair.

 

 

1.         MARKHAM CENTRE HIGHWAY 7 PRECINCT PLAN,

            STUDY FRAMEWORK AND WORK PROGRAMME

            (10.0)

 

Mr. Scott Heaslip, Senior Planner delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Highway 7 Precinct Plan, Study Framework and Work Programme.

 

There was discussion regarding the north side of Highway 7.  Staff advised that the north side is included in the precinct plan to demonstrate it as a total package.  Staff also advised that the precinct plan is a design exercise and not intended to increase height on the north side.  Staff indicated that the precinct plan can be attached as an appendix to the Official Plan that can be used as guidelines for future development.

 

2.         NEXT STEPS

 

Staff agreed to send an e-mail to Councillor Virgilio (with today’s presentation attached) that he can forward to his constituents updating them on Precinct Plan for Highway 7 prior to the Open House.

 

Staff advised that they are currently working on an updated Markham Centre newsletter and are considering two dates (February 25/26, 2009) to hold an Open House regarding the proposed Highway 7 Precinct Plan.  It was suggested that the Committee Clerk work with the Mayor’s scheduler to confirm his availability.

 

**NOTE** Subsequent to the meeting it was confirmed with the Mayor’s office, staff and the Markham Centre Subcommittee that the Highway 7 Precinct Plan Open House will be scheduled for Thursday March 5, 2009.

 

 

 

 

3.         NEXT MEETING

 

The next Markham Centre Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 10, 2009.

 

 

 

 ADJOURNMENT

 

The Unionville Sub-Committee adjourned at 3:40 PM.