SEPTEMBER
29, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 26
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 A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor G. Landon Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Mayor F. Scarpitti Absent Councillor E. Shapero |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services R. Blake, Manager, West District A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services Committee
convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September
15, 2009 , Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held
September 15, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. TOWN-INITIATED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES (10.0)
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services advised the Committee that this proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is a result of concerns raised with respect to the size and function of rear yard accessory buildings on residential properties.
Ms. Sally Campbell, Senior Planner delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Town-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Development Standards for Accessory Buildings & Structures in all Residential Zones.
The Committee discussed agricultural zoned properties and whether this proposal relates to those properties. Staff noted that it is not the intention of the by-law to control agricultural buildings or constrain farming activities within lands zoned for agricultural use.
There was discussion regarding the proposed general provision that an accessory building or structure cannot be erected prior to the erection of the main building on the lot and that this provision should be investigated further by staff.
The Committee discussed the potential for a loop hole being created by defining accessory buildings as “a detached building” and suggested that this provision should also investigated further.
The Committee inquired as to how this By-law would be
communicated to the residents of
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation provided by Ms. Sally Campbell, Senior Planner, Zoning and Special Projects regarding the Town-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Development Standards for Accessory Buildings & Structures in all Residential Zones, be received; and,
That staff report back to the Development Services
Committee with the Draft By-law prior to holding a Statutory Public Meeting.
CARRIED
3. ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENTS
ANGUS GLEN RETAIL VILLAGE
REVISIONS TO PREVIOUS ENDORSED
SITE PLAN (10.6)
Staff advised that there have been some revisions to the original approved site plan application that could be delegated at the staff level, however they wanted to ensure that the Members of Council are aware of the changes due to the high profile location.
Mr. Michael Spaziani, representing Angus Glen Developments addressed the Committee to describe the revisions to the original proposal. He advised the Committee that they were unable to secure Starbucks Coffee Company as a tenant but were able to obtain Tim Horton’s (Tim’s). Mr. Spaziani indicated that Tim’s would be better suited away from the residential community and as a result that building has been relocated.
Mr. Patrick O’Hanlon, representing Angus Glen Developments addressed the Committee to advise that Tim’s has been requested to apply the same façade to their building as the plaza and that request is currently under review with Tim’s head office. He advised the Committee that he has met with the Ward Councillor, and representatives of the local Ratepayers Association who are in support of the proposed changes.
There was a brief discussion regarding the west building elevation. Staff confirmed that Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager, will review the final elevation with the Ward Councillor prior to them being signed off.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation provided by Mr. Michael Spaziani, representing Angus Glen Developments regarding Revisions to Previous Endorsed Site Plan, be received.
CARRIED
4. SOUTH
EAST COLLECTOR TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT STATUS UPDATE (5.0,
5.7)
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering provided the Committee with
brief background information. He
indicated that the Region of York has done an extensive Individual
Environmental Assessment (IEA). The main
issue that has arisen is the proposed placement of the Odour
Control Facility (OCF) and that
Mr. Daniel Kostopoulos, Director of Capital Planning and Delivery, Environmental Services Department, Region of York delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the South East Collector Trunk Sewer Project providing a status update.
There was brief discussion regarding the proposed project schedule. Staff advised that site plan approval would
be required for the odour control facility and that
the Town of
The Committee requested that the Region of York:
- Coordinate
the design aspects of the OCF with the
- Submit a site plan application including landscape and streetscape plans for approval
- Arrange a tour of the Bayview/Steeles OFC
- Meet with Councilor Kanapathi and the Director of Engineering to review local concerns
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation provided by Mr. Daniel Kostopoulos, Director of Capital Planning and Delivery, Environmental Services Department, Region of York regarding the South East Collector Trunk Sewer Project Status Update, be received.
CARRIED
5. CROSS
DEPARTMENTAL SUBMISSION TO THE
REGION OF YORK'S LONG-TERM
TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (10.16)
Ms. Ms. Suzanne McCrimmon, Senior Business Development Officer delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing staff’s comments with respect to the Region’s Long Term Destination Development Strategy.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation provided by Ms. Suzanne McCrimmon, Senior Business Development Officer regarding Cross Departmental Submission to the Region of York's Long-Term Tourism Development Strategy, be received.
CARRIED
6. TORONTO
BUTTONVILLE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (5.15.1)
The Committee discussed how valuable the
There was discussion regarding the Greater Toronto Airport Association (GTAA) restoring the funding and the possibility of acquiring loans against the land value.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Whereas the
Whereas the Buttonville Airport supports general aviation, corporate and government jets, and emergency services including air ambulance and police, and is one of the busiest airports in Ontario; and,
Whereas the
Whereas the Buttonville Airport supports a wide range of business and government activities in Markham, York Region and the GTA, and provides significant direct and indirect employment opportunities and economic development benefits; and,
Whereas the Buttonville Airport is privately owned and operated by Toronto Airways Limited, but has historically received financial contributions from government and airport authorities, most recently the Region of York and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA); and,
Whereas the funding provided to the Buttonville Airport by the GTAA ceased in April 2009, resulting in the owner / operator of the airport announcing that they may cease operations at the Buttonville location, and that redevelopment options are being considered for the subject lands; and,
Now Therefore be it Resolved as follows:
That the Town of Markham supports the continued operation of the Buttonville Airport in York Region or in close proximity to York Region as the airport is a major contributor to the local and regional economy and transportation network; and,
That the GTAA be requested to restore it’s funding to the Buttonville Airport and that the Region of York be requested to continue it’s funding to the Buttonville Airport until a new location for the Airport is found; and,
That the owner / operator of the Buttonville Airport be encouraged to search for a new location for the Airport in the Region of York or in close proximity to the Region of York and also be encouraged to continue operating the Buttonville Airport until it can be relocated; and further,
That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Toronto Airways Limited, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, the Region of York, the Region of Durham, the Federal Minister of Transportation, the Premier of Ontario, the Provincial Minister of Transportation, and MPs and MPPs in York and Durham Regions.
CARRIED
**Note: The
resolution was amended as follows at the
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
Whereas the
Whereas the Buttonville Airport supports general aviation, corporate and government jets, and emergency services including air ambulance and police, and is one of the busiest airports in Ontario; and,
Whereas the
Whereas the Buttonville Airport supports a wide range of business and government activities in Markham, York Region and the GTA, and provides significant direct and indirect employment opportunities and economic development benefits; and,
Whereas key economic
indicators include 29 private business operations at Buttonville Airport and 4 government and service agencies
employing a total of 345 people in full and part time jobs at the airport
itself; an estimated total of approximately 1,300 direct and indirect
employment opportunities generated by airport related activities; a
contribution of approximately $ 96 million in direct, indirect and induced
contributions to gross domestic product; and,
Whereas the Buttonville Airport is privately owned and operated by Toronto Airways Limited, but has historically received financial contributions from government and airport authorities, most recently the Region of York and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA); and,
Whereas the funding provided to the Buttonville Airport by the GTAA ceased in April 2009, resulting in the owner / operator of the airport announcing that they may cease operations at the Buttonville location, and that redevelopment options are being considered for the subject lands; and,
Now Therefore be it Resolved as follows:
1) That the Town of Markham supports the continued operation of the Buttonville Airport as the airport is a major contributor to the local and regional economy and transportation network; and,
2) That the GTAA and the Federal Government be requested to restore it’s funding to the Buttonville Airport and that the Region of York be requested to continue it’s funding to the Buttonville Airport until a new location for the Airport is found; and further,
3) That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Toronto Airways Limited, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, the Region of York, the Region of Durham, the Federal Minister of Transportation, the Premier of Ontario, the Provincial Minister of Transportation, and MPs and MPPs in York and Durham Regions.
CARRIED
AS AMENDED
7. 1691126
ONTARIO INC. FOR PHASE 1
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
RETAIL, OFFICE
AND HOTEL USES AT 7161 AND
7171 YONGE ST.
THORNHILL AND PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT OF OMB APPEAL
(SC 08 106782) (10.6)
Mr. Baird summarized the information in the staff Memo
dated
Mr. Bill O’Donnell addressed the Committee advising that 1691126 Ontario Inc. can not endure the cost to move up from LEED Silver to LEED Gold accreditation.
There was brief discussion regarding the need for firm guidelines regarding bird friendly issues to avoid any future uncertainty.
The Committee discussed the process to acquire LEED Silver accreditation. Staff pointed out that the process begins in the very early stages of planning and is carried out through every stage from initial groundbreaking to the finishing interior touches. Staff advised that the LEED Silver accreditation is a condition of site plan approval and servicing allocation.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the memorandum entitled “Further information on LEED Silver and Gold Standards and further information on building elevations, application by 1691126 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Development) for site plan approval of high density mixed use development at 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street, File SC 08 106782, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
8. PERSONNEL ISSUE (11.0)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C.
Moretti
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter
(
1) Personnel Issue
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM.