MAY
5, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
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 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 Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor S. Heaslip, Senior Planner B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager D. Miller, Sr. Project Coordinator V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held April 21, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendments; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated May 5, 2009 entitled “Town Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Recognizing Legal Non-complying Lots, Buildings and Structures and Those Resulting from Land Acquisitions”, be received; and,
2)
That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the Zoning By-law Amendment, which seeks to recognize buildings,
structures, yards and parking areas made non-complying by an acquisition of
land by a public authority and to ensure that consistent treatment and
permissions are provided for throughout the Town respecting legal non-complying
lots, buildings, structures and yards; and further,
3) That, Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Mr. Dave Miller, Sr. Project Coordinator, presented the Committee with photgraphs and a site plan of Mr. Wong’s house. He illustrated the current situation and Mr. Wong’s proposal to extend his driveway onto the soft landscaped area.
Mr. Francois Wong,
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, advised the Committee that there are two options available to Mr. Wong: submit an application for a Zoning By-law amendment or submit an application for minor variance through the Committee of Adjustment. He also advised that Staff cannot support Mr. Wong’s proposal.
There was discussion regarding the difficulties faced
by some residents of smaller lots with three cars and whether the issues and/or
concerns raised by some of the residents on
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
1) That the
2) That Staff continue to
enforce the current By-law in the manner set out in the report and continue to
advise residents of alternative parking arrangements available to them; and,
3) That Staff report back to Development
Services Committee later this year with a further update on the Extended
Driveway Enforcement Programme; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Staff advised that
the site plan conditions for the Phase 1 development have been revised. Staff also advised that the applicant has
been very cooperative.
The Ward Councillor advised the Committee that a Community Information Meeting was held and that the main concern raised by residents at the Community Information Meeting were issues related to traffic. She is suggesting that the site plan conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the staff report include that staff explore the option to install a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Hillwood Street and Bur Oak Avenue. She is also suggesting that staff re-examine the design layout of the road median to ensure it does not obstruct the view of the drivers. There was some discussion regarding the safety of a 4-way stop sign and it was suggested that traffic signals should also be explored.
Ms. Mia Somermaa, Emery Investments, presented
coloured elevations of the original proposed building and the revised proposal,
resulting from meetings with the Town Architect for the residential buildings
at
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report dated
2) That the Site plan Application (SC.05-021950)
submitted by E. Manson Investments et. al. to permit a Phase 2, 6 storey residential building (
·
That staff
explore the option of installing a 4-way stop sign and/or traffic signal at the
intersection of
· That the design layout of the road median be re-examined; and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to the
Director of
4) That Site Plan Endorsement of
5) That the site plan conditions relating to the
Site Plan Endorsement of
6) That site plan approval shall not be issued prior to July 1, 2009 (18 months prior to confirmation of conditional servicing allocation for 186 units); and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Staff advised that they are very pleased with this proposal because it will bring the commercial and retail uses to the South Unionville Community. Staff advised that the phase 2 residential building is dependent on servicing allocation. Staff outlined some of the benefits related to this proposed development.
Mr. Hal Kersey, Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation, addressed the Committee to present a model of the proposed development. He thanked staff for all their help in bringing this proposal forward. Mr. Kersey advised that he is pleased with the staff recommendations outlined in the report, but would like to propose that he continue to work with Town staff in pursuing the five LEED categories (sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality) without actually going through the costly process of LEED certification. Mr. Kersey also noted that Markham District Energy has indicated that it is cost prohibitive to service the subject site at this time.
The Committee requested confirmation that the residential units that back on to the retail meet all the requirements of the building code. The Architect for Jade-Kennedy Developments confirmed that they have consulted with the Fire Department and that all provisions of the fire code will be met.
The Ward Councillor expressed his displeasure that Mr. Kersey did not discuss his request to not earn LEED certification with him prior to bringing it forward to Committee. Both Committee and staff do not support Mr. Kersey’s request to avoid LEED certification primarily because it is a standard of the Town and certification is the only way the Town can be certain that the LEED requirements have been met. The Committee suggested that solar energy generation should be considered as part of this project. Committee also requested that the FLAP guidelines be taken into consideration as part of this application and staff confirmed that it will be addressed as part of the approval process.
The Committee discussed waste collection relative to this proposal. The Committee suggested that staff explore the option of municipal garbage pick up for the proposed condominiums on this site. The Committee inquired if the ENVAC waste disposal system could be perused. Staff advised that the ENVAC system is not a viable system for individual sites however it is being explored for re-development areas such as the Langstaff Gateway.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the staff report entitled “Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation (South Unionville Square), East side of Kennedy Road between Castan Avenue and future South Unionville Avenue, Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a mixed use development,” be received; and,
2) That the zoning amendment application (ZA 07 126612) be approved and the draft
implementing zoning by-law amendments attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and
enacted; and,
3) That the application for site
plan approval for the first phase (the commercial and townhouse component) of
the development be endorsed, in principle; and,
4) That site plan approval be
delegated to the Director of Planning 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 “approved”), when the following conditions
have been met:
· Ownership of the subject lands has been consolidated.
· The Owner has entered into a site plan agreement with the Town and the Region of York containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies and the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ to the May 5, 2009 staff report.
·
The Owner has conveyed to the Town
and the Region of York all of the lands required for
· The Owner has conveyed the neighbourhood park and stormwater management lands on the east side of the north-south local road to the Town for park and stormwater management purposes.
·
The Owner has entered into a
development agreement (which may form a component of the site plan agreement)
for the construction of
· The trustee for the South Unionville Landowners Group has advised the Town in writing that the Owner is in good standing with the Group.
· The zoning by-law amendment has come into force and effect; and,
5) That 78.96 persons (28 townhouse units) of servicing allocation be granted by Council to Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation; and,
6) That Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to enter into a development agreement with the Owner (which may form a component of the site plan agreement) for the construction of South Unionville Avenue and the north-south local road and all related infrastructure including the stormwater management pond; and,
7) That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the transfer documents for the rights-of-way of South Unionville Avenue and the north-south local road and for the neighbourhood park and stormwater management blocks; and,
8) That the name “Unity Gardens Drive” be approved for the north-south local road from Castan Avenue to Helen Avenue; and,
9) That Council authorize the enactment of a truck prohibition by-law for Castan Avenue between the north-south local road (Unity Gardens Drive) and Piera Gardens; and,
10) That Council authorize the enactment of a
by-law prohibiting through movements from the proposed driveway across
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report Attachment Appendix A and B
Mr. Mac Cosburn,
Mr. Bill Nankivell, CEO – Bregman + Hamann Architects,
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the hospital expansion at
The Committee suggested that the following be considered in future discussions:
Mr. Cosburn indicated that the Hospital is prepared to co-operate in this regard.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That the report dated May 5, 2009 entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Markham Stouffville Hospital Site Plan Endorsement for the Hospital Expansion” be received; and,
2) That the Site Plan Application (SC 09-110229) submitted by Markham Stouffville Hospital to permit the expansion of the existing facility be endorsed, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That staff continue to work with the Markham Stouffville Hospital and their consultants to ensure a unified vision for the development of the Markham Stouffville Hospital health campus and the future East Markham Community Centre and Library; and,
4) That site plan approval be delegated to the
Director of
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the Report dated
2) That a Pubic Meeting be held to consider a Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment to amend the Official Plan policies regarding use of Section 37 of the Planning Act; and,
3) That Staff report back to Development Services Committee following the public meeting with appropriate recommendations; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
This item was deferred.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the memorandum entitled: “Victoria Square Land Use Study: Request to call a public meeting for Official
Plan Amendment”, be received; and
2) That staff be directed to hold a public
meeting for the above-noted study; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the memorandum entitled “Anagni Homes Ltd. Request to
authorize a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at the northwest
corner of Highway 48 and Edward Jeffreys Avenue ZA 09-114211”, be received; and
2) That staff be directed to hold a public meeting for the
above-noted application; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Staff advised that they have no objection to the proposed resolution
that was referred from the
It was agreed that a cover letter from the Mayor should be included with the resolution when it is forwarded to the Province.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Whereas the Province of Ontario has designated the Richmond Hill Centre/Langstaff Gateway as an Urban Growth Centre in the Provincial Growth Plan, and as a Mobility Hub in the Metrolinx Transportation Plan; and,
Whereas the Urban Growth Centre/Mobility Hub is at the convergence of a number of existing and planned modes of transit, including GO Rail, Yonge Subway, Highway 407 Transit way, VIVA Rapid Transit and York Region Transit; and,
Whereas the Region of York, Town of Richmond Hill, Town of Markham and City of Vaughan are all involved in land use planning studies and Official Plan Reviews aimed at achieving high density, high intensity transit oriented development along the Yonge Street Corridor and at the Urban Growth Centre node; and,
Whereas the transit service providers are engaged in planning and design studies and environmental assessments pertaining to transit infrastructure improvements; and,
Whereas there is a need and opportunity to ensure that the various planning and transportation studies are coordinated across all agencies and jurisdictions to ensure the best possible design and integration of the public transit network and transit oriented development in the Yonge Street Corridor and Urban Growth Centre/Mobility Hub;
Now therefore be it resolved:
That the Town of
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NEW BUSINESS
Councillor J. Virgilio indicated that a number of his constituents are concerned with the information provided to them relative to the GO Transit primarily at Unionville GO Station.
The Committee discussed the importance of communicating the correct information with respect to the GO Transit. It was suggested that Councillor J. Virgilio send out a follow up message to his constituents clarifying that a second track will be constructed at the Unionville GO Station. Staff suggested obtaining a summary letter with respect to GO Transit from Mr. Gary McNeil, Managing Director, GO Transit, to be circulated by Councillor J. Virgilio.
The Committee suggested that staff compose a resolution that will place added pressure on the Provincial Government to provide additional operating dollars to support the proposed all day service and construction of the second track at the Unionville GO Station.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at