SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting No. 23

All Members of Council

Development Services                                                                 Economic Development

Chair:              Councillor J. Webster                                                                             Chair:             

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 G. Landon

Councillor V. Burke

Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor C. Moretti

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor L. Kanapathi

Councillor A. Chiu

 

Regrets

Councillor E. Shapero

Councillor D. Horchik

 

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

S. Chait, Director, Economic Development

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design

S. McCrimmon, Sr. Business Development Officer

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.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

 

Tony Boyko, Manager, Building Inspections, Building Standards, 25 years

Alan Laver, Manager, Utilities & Contracts, Asset Management, 25 years

Stephen Lewis   , Group Leader, Operations, 25 years

Phil Allen, Engineering Technologist/Inspector, Engineering, 20 years

Carla Crockett, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 20 years

Lilli Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator, Rouge Park, Planning & Urban Design, 20 years

Mike Hazelton, Waterworks Operator II, Operations - Waterworks Division, 20 years

Mary Kourvisianos, Licensing Officer, Clerk's, 20 years

George Macris, Fire Plan Examiner, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years

Sharon Laing, Director, Human Resources, Human Resources, 10 years

Beverly Chin, Contact Centre Representative, Contact Centre, 5 years

Rose Cozis, Team Supervisor, Contact Centre, Contact Centre, 5 years

Nadine Daley, Manager, Human Resources, Human Resources, 5 years

Noris Dela Cruz, Manager, IMS, Operations - Waterworks Division, 5 years

Joe Ferrara, Parks Development Coordinator, Planning & Urban Design, 5 years

Letta Gogas, Contact Centre Representative, Contact Centre, 5 years

Bonny Halberstadt, Customer Service Representative, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 5 years

Prem Hall, Utilities Technologist/Inspector, Asset Management, 5 years

Nancy Letman, Recreation Supervisor, Armadale/Rouge, Recreation Services, 5 years

Mario Roque, Waterworks Technician, Operations - Waterworks Division, 5 years

Michael Van Veghel, Facility Operator II, Angus Glen C.C., Recreation Services, 5 years

Rob Bassie, Facility Operator I, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 3 years

Alex Braithwaite, Provincial Offences Officer II, Clerk's - By-Law & Licensing Division, 3 years

Stephen Corr, Zoning Examiner, Building Standards, 3 years

Maria Cufre, Customer Service Representative, Milliken Mills C.C., Recreation Services, 3 years

Kimberley Kitteringham, Town Clerk, Clerk's, 3 years

Jeannette Morrison, Building Inspector, Building Standards, 3 years

Jason Tsien, Community Resources Coordinator, Recreation Services, 3 years

Adrian Wong, Pool Supervisor, Milliken Mills, Recreation Services, 3 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 16, 2009, Part B
- June 23, 2009, Part A & B (10.0)

            June 16  June 23

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held June 16, 2009, and Part A and B, held June 23, 2009, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- June 16, 2009 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 16, 2009, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 10, 2009
            - July 8, 2009
            - August 12, 2009 (16.11)

            June 10  July 8  August 12

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meetings held June 10, 2009, July 8, 2009 and August 12, 2009, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.         MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 10, 2009 (16.34)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held June 10, 2009, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         SCARDRED 7 COMPANY LIMITED
            4038 HIGHWAY 7
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
            AMENDMENT TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL
            USES IN TWO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
            (FORMER WHITE ROSE NURSERIES GARDEN CENTRE
            AND HEAD OFFICE)
            (OP 09 116642 AND ZA 09 116689) (10.3, 10.5)

             Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Scardred 7 Company Limited, Applications for official plan and zoning by-law amendment to permit additional commercial uses in two existing commercial buildings (former White Rose Nurseries garden centre and head office),” dated September 8, 2009, be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the applications; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.         DON VALLEY NORTH AUTOMOTIVE INC.
            APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN
            AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT A NEW
            DON VALLEY NORTH HYUNDAI AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
            AT 7200 VICTORIA PARK AVENUE (NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE
            WEST SIDE OF VICTORIA PARK AVENUE)
            (OP 09 116231 & ZA 09 116232) (10.3, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report titled, “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Don Valley North Automotive Inc.  Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a new Don Valley North Hyundai automobile dealership at 7200 Victoria Park Avenue (North of Steeles Avenue, west side of Victoria Park Avenue), OP 09 116231 & ZA 09 116232”, be received; and,

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Official Plan Amendment (OP 09 116231) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 09 116232) applications submitted by Don Valley North Automotive Inc; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         GOLDBRITE TRADING COMPANY LTD.
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO PERMIT A DAY CARE CENTRE
            AT 7750 KENNEDY ROAD (SOUTH-WEST CORNER
            OF KENNEDY ROAD AND 14TH AVENUE)
            (ZA 09 116954) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report titled, “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Goldbrite Trading Company Ltd. Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a day care centre at 7750 Kennedy Road (south-west corner of Kennedy Road and 14th Avenue), ZA 09 116954”, be received; and,

 

 

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 09 116954) submitted by Goldbrite Trading Company Ltd; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

9.         ACADIA AVENUE PROPOSED
            ALL WAY STOP CONTROL (5.12.3)

            Report  Attach A  Attach B

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report entitled “Acadia Avenue Proposed All Way Stop Control”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71 for all-way stop control be amended to include the intersection of Acadia Avenue at the driveways of 80 Acadia Avenue and 7020 Warden Avenue; and,

 

3)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

4)         That York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of the signs; and further,

 

5)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

10.       HAZELTON AVENUE PARKING PROHIBITION
            (5.12.4)

            Report  Attach A and B  Attach C

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report entitled “Hazelton Avenue Parking Prohibition”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to rescind prohibited parking on the east side of Hazelton Avenue, between Murray Spiers Court and Adastra Crescent (north intersection); and,

 

3)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to rescind prohibited parking on the east and west sides of Hazelton Avenue, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Murray Spiers Court; and,

 

4)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the west side of Hazelton Avenue, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Winter Creek Crescent (south intersection); and,

 

5)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the east side of Hazelton Avenue, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Murray Spiers Court; and,

 

6)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

7)         That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,

 

8)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       BARLOW ROAD PARKING RESTRICTION
            (5.12.4)

            Report  Attach A  Attach B

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report entitled “Barlow Road Parking Restriction”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to restrict parking on the west side of Barlow Road, from the west property line of 52 Barlow Road to Halstead Drive, during the hours of 8am – 2pm, Saturday – Sunday only; and,

 

3)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

4)         That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs and passing of the by-law; and further,

 

5)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

12.       APPLICATION BY CHAK CHENG
            FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
            REZONE 7165 BAYVIEW AVENUE TO SATISFY
            THE CONDITIONS OF LAND DIVISION TO FACILITATE
            THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY INTO
            TWO LOTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
            TWO SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
            (ZA 07 110055) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, advised the Committee that this application is for the zoning by-law to implement the severance of the land that has been approved, subject to the conditions, by the Committee of Adjustment.  He also advised that the Owner has committed to the conveyance of the valleylands at the rear of the property and a 3 metre environmental buffer. 

 

Mr. Nick Pileggi, Malone Given Parsons, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed application by Chak Cheng advising that the proposed side yard set backs and height in the implementing by-law will be slightly different from the standards noted in the staff report.

 

The Committee stated concerns with respect to the use of bird friendly guidelines, water run off and replacement of trees to be removed to accommodate development.   Staff advised that a water run-off analysis has been requested as a part of the land severance and suggested reviewing that analysis with the Ward Councillor once it has been submitted.  Staff also advised that a memorandum addressing the matters raised at this meeting will be brought forward to Council together with the amending by-law.

 

Moved by Councillor V. Burke

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the report dated September 8, 2009, entitled “Recommendation Report - Application by Chak Cheng for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 7165 Bayview Avenue to satisfy the conditions of land division to facilitate the future development of the property into two lots for the construction of two single detached dwellings” be received; and,

 

2)         That Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 07 110055) to amend By-law 1767, as amended, submitted by Chak Cheng to permit the development of the two lots for the construction of two single detached dwellings, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

13.       INTELLIGENT COMMUNITY FORUM
            – BUILDING THE BROADBAND ECONOMY
            SUMMIT 2009 (BBE 2009) – NEW YORK CITY:
            REPORT ON OUTCOME (10.16)

             Report

 

Ms. Suzanne McCrimmon, Sr. Business Development Officer, addressed the Committee to briefly summarize their participation in the Building the Broadband Economy Summit.

 

The Committee enquired what the difference is between the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) and the previous Knowledge Community Subcommittee.  Staff advised that ICF is a far narrower and highly specific forum.  The Committee stated concerns with the proposed half day session and suggested that staff report back with some details in holding a full day workshop. 

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the report entitled “Intelligent Community Forum – Building the Broadband Economy Summit 2009 (BBE 2009) – May 13 – 15, 2009, “Report on Outcome”, be received for information; and,

 

2)         That staff report back with details to hold a full day Workshop regarding Markham’s future with respect to the Broadband Economy; and further, 

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

14.       IBM SMARTER CITIES CONFERENCE
            NEW YORK CITY, OCTOBER 1 AND 2, 2009 (10.16)

            Report

 

Mr. Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development summarized the details outlined in the report.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

1)         That the report entitled “IBM Smarter Cities Conference, New York City, October 1 and 2, 2009” be received; and,

 

 

 

 

2)         That the Town be represented by the Mayor and by the Chief Administrative Officer; and,

 

3)         That the cost of participating in the conference not exceed $3,500.00 and be expensed from within the approved 2009 Economic Development Business Travel budget 610-9985201; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
            SCIENCE PARKS (IASP) WORLD CONFERENCE ON
            SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS, RALEIGH NC
            AND ECONOMIC ALLIANCE WITH
            CARY, NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERS, JUNE 1 – 4, 2009:
            REPORT ON OUTCOME (10.16)

            Report  Attachment

 

Ms. McCrimmon summarized the Town of Markham’s participation in the IASP Conference.

 

There was discussion regarding the urgency to develop a plan that will secure the future development of Science Parks within the Town of Markham.    Staff pointed out that the Town’s 10 Year Economic Strategy, “Markham 2020” identifies the development of Science Parks.  The Committee suggested that staff prepare a preliminary policy and report back to the Development Services Committee in October 2009 with respect to Science Parks.

 

1)         That the report entitled “The International Association of Science Parks (IASP) World Conference on Science and Technology Parks, Raleigh NC and Economic Alliance with Cary, North Carolina Partners, June 1 – 4, 2009: Report on Outcome” be received for information; and,

 

2)         That staff report back to the Development Services Committee in October 2009 with a preliminary policy regarding the future development of a Science Park; and further,

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

16.       BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT (5.15.1)

 

There was discussion regarding the recent announcement that Buttonville Airport has lost annual funding of $1.5 million as a result of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) terminating a deal with Buttonville Airport two years before a 10 year agreement expired.  The Committee discussed the critical importance of the Buttonville Airport to the Region of York and the Town of Markham.  The Committee suggested inviting the Sifton family to a future Development Services Committee meeting to discuss the issue.  

 

There was discussion regarding the future of the Buttonville lands and that it will take years to obtain the environmental assessments, rezoning of lands and preparation of plans “if and when” these lands are sold and that the Town would be involved throughout that process.  The Committee suggested that the CAO and the Commissioner of Development Services compose a resolution encouraging the Federal Government to continue the annual funding. 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That staff invite the Sifton family to a future Development Services Committee meeting to discuss the annual funding shortfall for the Buttonville Airport; and,

 

That staff prepare a status Memorandum regarding the Buttonville Airport; and further,

 

That staff prepare a resolution to encourage the Federal Government to continue the annual funding for the Buttonville Airport.

CARRIED

 

 

 

17.       IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.6)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

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

(10:27 AM):

 

1)         Acquisition/disposition of land - Land Acquisitions for South Unionville Avenue

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (10:35 AM)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 10:35 AM.