MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 18
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
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor C. Moretti Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor J. Webster |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator A. Brown, Director of Engineering S. Chait, Director of Economic Development J. Ryerson, Director of Culture C. Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects J. Streisfield , B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor V. Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #4, as her family owns a business in the area, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 12, 2009, Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held May 12, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAM BUILT FORM
MASSING AND HEIGHT STUDY (10.0)
Mr. Mark Sterling, Principal, &Co. delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the status of the Markham Built Form, Massing and Height Study.
There was brief
discussion regarding the existing parks in the Thornhill area and the pattern
of development along the
The Committee
inquired about next steps with respect to this study. Staff advised that the document being
composed by Mr. Sterling will produce built form guidelines for the already
identified intensification areas within
The Committee
discussed the importance of viewing these intensification areas in their
entirety especially where they are adjacent to municipal boundaries (eg. City
of
There was discussion regarding how to handle intensification areas such as Milliken Centre, that are a work in progress. Staff pointed out the importance of putting in place principles and guidelines that will assist in managing the incoming development applications.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation provided by Mr. Mark Sterling, Principal, &Co. regarding the Markham Built Form, Massing and Height Study be received.
CARRIED
3. GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY UPDATE (10.0)
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Growth Management Strategy Update. The presentation also included an overview and summary of the public engagement results and the York Region Land Budget and Urban Boundary expansion study.
There was discussion regarding the ability to meet all the needs such as commercial and retail through mixed developments. Staff indicated that there will be market challenges and that a more detailed analysis will be done.
The Committee inquired about parking structures and tax credits. Staff advised that the Finance Department is exploring financial impacts, of the growth scenarios, and that financial recommendations will be coming forward.
The Committee congratulated staff on the presentation and the public consultation process.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation provided by Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design regarding Growth Management Strategy Update be received.
CARRIED
4. THORNHILL EMPLOYMENT AREA (10.0)
Mr. Nick McDonald,
There was discussion regarding the Canac property and how the lands will be developed in the future. Staff advised that the main purpose of this study is to attempt to remove from zoning the potential incompatible permitted uses, and staff will be bringing forward some recommendations in the Fall. Staff also advised that Canac has hired a consultant and it is anticipated that the consultant will be coming forward with a proposal to redevelop the entire site. Staff are encouraging Canac to focus on employment uses for their site. Staff indicated that Canac could possibly request the Town to also consider their site for residential uses. Staff pointed out that this study is focused on maintaining this area as an employment district.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation provided by Mr. Nick McDonald, Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. regarding the Thornhill Employment Area be received.
CARRIED
5. LASSETER
DEVELOPMENT INC.
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND McCOWAN ROAD
(10.5, 10.7) ZA 08 107108
& SU 09 115161
Staff advised that
the purpose of the memo is to authorize a Public Meeting for the Lasseter
Development Inc. development applications before the summer recess (Public
Meeting date of June 16, 2009). Staff
indicated that they do not anticipate these applications to be contentious.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That a public meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Lasseter Development Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a 250 unit townhouse development at the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie and McCowan Road (files ZA 08 107108 & SU 09 11516)
CARRIED
6. LESLIE
STREET LRT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(YRRT) (5.7)
Mr. Scott Thorburn, of URS, Consultant Ltd., delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview with respect to the Leslie Street LRT Environmental Assessment (EA) and a summary of consultation events.
There was discussion regarding the proposed road cross section and alternative landscape treatments between each section.
The Committee inquired about the interface between the Leslie Street LRT and Highway 7. Mr. Thorburn indicated that during the workshops they will explore a wide range of alternatives.
The Committee suggested that the EA for the Leslie
Street LRT needs to be extended up to
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the presentation provided by Mr. Scott Thorburn, of
URS, Consultant Ltd., regarding Leslie Street LRT Environmental Assessment
(YRRT) be received; and,
2) That the Town of Markham formally
request that the Leslie Street LRT Environmental Assessment be extended up to
Major Mackenzie Drive based on the employment figures from East Beaver Creek
and West Beaver Creek; and,
3) That this request be forwarded to the
Region of York, Metrolinx, the Province of Ontario, the Town of Richmond Hill,
City of Toronto and local MPP’s; and further,
4) That the Region of
CARRIED
7. CULTURAL MAPPING (6.5, 10.16)
Mr. John Ryerson, Director of Culture and Ms. Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding Cultural Mapping.
The Committee congratulated staff on moving this
initiative forward and inquired how it will be communicated to the public. Staff advised that there will be a formal
launch in the Fall 2009 in collaboration with the Markham Arts Council and
Markham Board of Trade. Staff also
advised that they anticipate turning this into a prototype for the
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation provided by Mr. John Ryerson, Director of Culture and Ms. Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects regarding Cultural Mapping be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at