APRIL 20, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

A G E N D A

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting No. 10

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 Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened 9:02 AM in the Council Chamger with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair. The Development Services Committee recessed at 1:15 PM and reconvened at 2:02 PM.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

Joan Piasentin, Information Services Assistant, Markham Village Library, 25 years

Steve Buchin, Information Services Librarian, Angus Glen Library, 20 years

Yasmin Khan, Information Services Assistant, Milliken Mills Library, 20 years

Larry Pogue, Director, Administration & Operational Support, Administration Centre, 20 years

Catherine Biss, Chief Executive Officer, Administration Centre, 15 years

Stella Spiro, Cataloguing Clerk, Technical Service Department, 15 years

Madelene Carol Griffith, Circulation Clerk, Milliken Mills Library, 10 years

Surina Poon, Acquisitions Clerk, Technical Service Department, 10 years

Angela Tse, Branch Librarian, Angus Glen Library, 10 years

Laurie Canning, Manager of Fleet & Supplies, Operations, 25 years

Victor Shum, Mechanical Engineer, Building Standards, 20 years

Lynn Handsor, Legal Administration Clerk, Legal Services, 20 years

Janet Cahais, Manager, Client Services, Culture Services, 20 years

Susan Russell, Tax Arrears Clerk, Financial Services, 15 years

Fred Rich, Senior Business & Risk Analyst, Financial Services, 15 years

Yolanta Bronny, Architectural Plans Examiner II, Building Standards, 10 years

John Livey, Chief Administrative Officer, CAO's Office, 10 years

Kelly Pickering, Fire Mechanic, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Meg West, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, CAO's Office, 5 years

Kevin Ross, Manager, Development Finance, Financial Services, 5 years

Tao Su, Waterworks Operator II, Operations, 3 years

2. MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 10, 2010 (16.34)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held March 10, 2010, be received;

CARRIED

3. TOWN-INITIATED SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO ADDRESS HERITAGE CONCERNS (16.11, 2.16)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the report entitled “Town-initiated Sign By-Law Amendment to Address Heritage Concerns” be received; and,

2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider a Town-initiated By-law amendment to the Sign By-law regarding roof signs and signage located on properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,

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

CARRIED

4. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
361 MARKHAM MAIN STREET NORTH
(SC 10 111 719) (16.11, 10.13)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That Council endorse the demolition of the single detached garage at 361 Main St. N. within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and,

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

CARRIED

5. ST. MAURICE AND ST. VERENA
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
1050 RODICK ROAD, AT HIGHWAY 7
APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
WITH ANCILLARY USES AND A
EDUCTION IN PARKING
(ZA 09 126639) (10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the staff report dated April 20, 2010 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, St. Maurice and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church, 1050 Rodick Road, at Highway 7, Application for Zoning Amendment to permit a Place of Worship, with ancillary uses and a reduction in parking” be received; and,

2) That a Public Meeting be scheduled for the application upon satisfactory receipt of the phasing plan and detailed floor area breakdown (for the purpose of parking calculations) as discussed in this report; and further,

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

CARRIED

6. 2010 FIRST QUARTER UPDATE OF THE
STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the first quarter of 2010, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the April 20^th, 2010 staff report.

CARRIED

7. FLATO MEADOWS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
CONSISTING OF SINGLE-DETACHED, SEMI-DETACHED
AND TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS, AND THE EXTENSION
OF CABOTO TRAIL, PESHAWAR AVENUE AND
HARRY COOK DRIVE, AT 251 AND 271 HELEN AVENUE
AND THE ABUTTING LOT TO THE EAST IN SOUTH UNIONVILLE.
(ZA 10 109547 & SU 10 109548) (10.5, 10.7)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the staff report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT. Flato Meadows Inc., Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit new residential development consisting of single-detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings and the extension of Caboto Trail, Peshawar Avenue and Harry Cook Drive, at 251 and 271 Helen Avenue and the abutting lot to the east in South Unionville. File Nos: ZA 10 109547 & SU 10 109548,” be received; and,

2) That this report be considered at the Public Meeting to be held on April 20, 2010, to consider the Zoning By-law amendment (ZA 10 109547) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU 10 109548) applications submitted by Flato Meadows Inc; and further,

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

CARRIED

8. DANVEST WISMER INVESTMENTS LIMITED
AND DOVCOM REALTY INC. PHASE 3
EAST OF MCCOWAN ROAD AND
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
– IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-02009
(ZA 09-123881 AND SU 02-115478-002)
(10.5, 10.7) D. Cheng, ext. 2331

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the report dated April 20, 2010 entitled “Recommendation Report, Danvest Wismer Investments Limited and Dovcom Realty Inc. Phase 3, East of McCowan Road and south of Major Mackenzie Drive, Wismer Commons Community – Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02009, File Numbers ZA 09-123881 and SU 02-115478-002” be received; and,

2) That the application ZA 09-123881 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 as amended and 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,

3) That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended, attached to this report (Appendix ‘A’) be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

4) That conditional 2011 servicing allocation be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02009 Phase 3, from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 and May 19, 2009 reports on servicing allocation as follows:

i) 208 units (690 population) to Danvest Wismer Investments Limited and Dovcom Realty Inc. comprised of 113 single detached units, 20 semi-detached units, 75 townhouse units;

ii) 31 units (103.8 population) to Amber Plains Developments Limited comprised of 15 single detached units and 16 semi-detached units; and

iii) 40.5 units (129.61 population) to Mackenzie Builders and Developers Ltd. comprised of 17.5 single detached units and 23 townhouse units.

5) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No Presales Agreement, if required, with the Owner of Plan 19TM-02009 which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders for future phases of these lands until:

i) York Region has advised in writing that the expected completion of the Southeast Collector Sewer will be within twelve (12) months;

ii) The Council of the Town of Markham has allocated adequate available water supply and sewage servicing capacity to the lands; and

iii) The Trustee for the Wismer Commons Developers’ Group Cost Sharing Agreement has assigned the remaining 192.5 units of conditional servicing (water and sewer) allocation to the Owner; and further,

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

CARRIED

9. TOWN INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGN OFFICES
IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM (10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Town initiated Zoning By-law Amendment relating to Election Campaign Offices in non-residential zones in the Town of Markham” be received; and,

2) That a Public Meeting be scheduled to obtain public input on the proposed by-law amendment regarding Election Campaign Offices; and further,

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

CARRIED

10. RECOMMENDED MARKHAM GROWTH
ALTERNATIVE TO 2031 (10.0)

Report Figures 1-3 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E

Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Appendix J Appendix K

Appendix L Submissions Introduction and Summary Presentation

Transportation Strategy Presentation Servicing Study Presentation

Financial Evaluation Presentation

Ms. Meg Stokes, President, Angus Glen Ratepayers Association, addressed the Committee with respect to Markham Growth Alternative to 2031 and spoke in support of the staff recommendation that proposes a balanced growth option for Markham.

Mr. Harry Eaglesham, President, Unionville Ratepayers Association addressed the Committee regarding Markham Growth Alternative to 2031 and advised that the Unionville Ratepayers Association (URA) recently performed a Markham Growth Survey. He summarized the results of the survey for the Committee. Presentation

The Committee thanked and commended the URA for their extra effort in putting together the survey.

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services addressed the Committee advising that the recommended Growth Alternative is a result of extensive consultations, various background studies and analysis by Town staff and consultants. He thanked his staff for all of their dedication, efforts and commitment during the entire process for the Growth Alternatives. Mr. Baird also thanked Committee, all the other Town departments involved during this process, and Markham’s constituents for their input and participation.

Mr. Baird delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an introduction and summary of the staff recommendations.

Mr. Brian Hollingworth, Director, IBI Group delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the transportation aspects for Markham’s growth options.

Mr. Stan Holden, Manager, Municipal Infrastructure, Genivar Ontario Inc. delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Growth Management Master Servicing Study.

Mr. Cam Watson, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Financial Evaluation to the Growth Management Strategy.

The Committee discussed the cost differential for water infrastructure with the proposed intensification target of 60% compared to no urban boundary expansion. The Committee inquired whether the Storm Water Management (SWM) cost takes into consideration the new technologies. Staff advised that some costs do include erosion control and the mitigation of additional run off. The Committee noted that the end cost that consumers have to pay have not been identified as part of this exercise (eg. higher costs of construction and other costs that condo owners have to bear).

The Committee inquired about studies related to climate change factors and what the proposal would be to pay for upgrades to the existing systems. Staff advised that there are SWM and other engineering studies underway that will consider existing and future financial obligations related to storm water issues. Staff also advised that climate change is being considered under a separate engineering standards upgrade review and indicated that the Ministries of the Environment (Federally and Provincially) are discussing what the future standards should be. Staff will report back on these matters.

There was brief discussion regarding vehicle miles traveled and the carbon footprint. Staff pointed out that as per Council’s direction they have retained a consultant to perform a greenhouse comparative analysis that is currently underway. Staff indicated that preliminary results show that the carbon footprint difference between the different scenarios is not significant and that the consultant’s work will be finalized and brought forward to Committee at a later date.

The Committee discussed the proposed 600 hectares of new residential land and the type of development that would be developed there. Staff advised that this area would be primarily to meet the ground oriented housing market with a degree of small scale apartments. Staff pointed out the importance of market viability.

The Committee inquired about potential risks if growth planned forecasts and Development Charges Reserve are not achieved. Staff advised that the municipality would be at financial risk if hard and soft infrastructure is provided based on growth forecasts, and such does not meet forecasts. When a municipality plans and delivers infrastructure, hard services and community services, it is sized and phased based on the forecasted assumptions. Staff pointed out that if you do not attain those growths there will be disconnect between investment in services provided and receipt of Development Charges and tax assessments.

There was discussion regarding Federal and Provincial funding to support sustainable communities. Staff indicated that they are confident that the recommended intensification strategy puts in place a solid framework that will achieve the growth requirements in a reasonable way and that is oriented to transit. Staff emphasized the importance of obtaining and maintaining senior government transit funding for this plan to work. Staff advised that the municipality cannot stop planning, but should rather put in place a vision and continue to work with the Region and the Province to deliver the funding for the required infrastructure. Infrastructure improvements are essential to any growth option, and the municipality can control the pace of future developments through phasing and hold provisions.

Mr. Faisal Moola, David Suzuki Foundation, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of intensification within the existing boundaries and no further urban sprawl. He presented the Committee with a You Tube video of Mr. David Suzuki who spoke in support of no further urban expansion.

Dr. Jose Etcheverry, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the proposed foodbelt. He distributed a report launched by the Academic Alliance for Agriculture entitled “A Bright Agriculture Future for Ontario and Canada: Ensuring the Economic Viability of Farming in Markham’s Whitebelt.”

Presentation

Mr. Donald Given, Malone Given Parsons, on behalf of North Markham Landowners Group, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of York Region’s 52% intensification target for Markham. Presentation

Mr. Roger Beaman, on behalf of Trinison addressed the Committee and spoke in support of a balanced growth option. Presentation

Ms. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning on behalf of Grace Chinese Gospel Church addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the staff recommendation. She presented the Committee with a map illustrating the location of her client’s parcel of land and stated that they look forward to working with staff on including these lands within the future urban boundary for the desired purposes of the Church. Submission

Mr. Jim Robb, Rouge Duffins Greenspace Coalition, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of no urban expansion. He spoke of the negative impacts associated with urbanization on the environment.

Mr. Tom Farrar, Markham resident, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of a balanced approach to growth. He stated that he concurs with the delegation made by Ms. Meg Stokes.

Mr. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Suton VanVeldhuizen LLP, addressed the Committee on behalf of the farming community who are in support of the staff recommendation.

Mr. Richard R. Arblaster, on behalf of AV Investment II Inc. and The Mandarin Golf and Country Club addressed the Committee and stated that his clients strongly object to the greenway proposal on their lands (section 3.3 of the report). He requested that staff report back to him on the concerns filed with staff in December 2009. Submission

Mr. Brian Gordon, Director, Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives, Markham Sports Council addressed the Committee and stated concerns. He indicated that the increase in population density will increase the demand for indoor and outdoor facilities in the affected areas and that the decision with respect to growth and greenbelt boundaries could have implications on the amount of land available for construction of new sports and recreation facilities.

Mr. Brian Reynolds, York region Federation of Agriculture, addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the proposed foodbelt plan. He believes that this proposal does not protect the business of farming.

Ms. Eileen Liasi, Markham resident, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the 100% intensification with lower height buildings of 4-6 storeys. Submission

Ms. Charlotte Frisby, Markham resident, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the staff recommendations. She believes that the farmers’ opinions are not being appropriately listened to.

Mr. Fred Webber, German Mills Residents Association, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the 100% intensification with lower height buildings of 4-6 storeys. He believes the Provincial legislative growth forecasts are unrealistic.

Ms. Marion Matthias, Thornhill resident, addressed the Committee and stated concerns. She believes that the staff report is not responsive to the publics’ input. Ms. Matthias indicated that all the intensification areas need to be phased in with the delivery of the required infrastructure.

Mr. Gerhard Schickendanz, Markham resident and developer, addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the 100 % intensification option.

The Committee thanked all the staff involved during this entire process for their professional input and the members of the public for coming and voicing their opinions. The Committee suggested that the Committee discussion for this issue be referred to the Development Services Committee meeting on April 27, 2010. The Committee suggested that staff provide comments on the new information presented at today’s meeting, in particular the submissions relating to mapping of the urban growth boundary options.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the presentation provided by Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, regarding the Growth Management Strategy, be received; and,

2) That the presentation provided by Mr. Brian Hollingworth, Director, IBI Group, regarding the Markham Transportation Strategy Plan, be received; and,

3) That the presentation provided by Mr. Stan Holden, Manager, Municipal Infrastructure, Genivar Ontario Inc., regarding the Master Servicing Study, be received; and,

4) That the presentation provided by Mr. Cam Watson, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., regarding the Financial Evaluation, be received; and,

5) That the Report entitled “Recommended Markham Growth Alternative to 2031” dated April 20, 2010, including the attached Figures and Appendices, be referred to the Development Services Committee meeting on April 27, 2010 and no further delegations will be permitted at this meeting; and,

6) That the newly submitted maps be referred to staff for comment.

CARRIED

11. 9^TH LINE PROPOSED HEAVY TRUCK
PROHIBITION & SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION (5.10)

Report Attach A Attach B Attach C

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the staff report entitled “9^th Line Proposed Heavy Truck Prohibition & Speed Limit Reduction”, be received; and,

2) That Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to prohibit heavy truck traffic on 9^th Line, between a point 200 metres north of Rouge Bank Drive and a point 170 meters south Sanders Drive; and,

3) That Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to prohibit heavy truck traffic on Rouge Bank Drive, in its entirety; and,

4) That Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to prohibit heavy truck traffic on Fieldside Street, in its entirety; and,

5) That Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to prohibit heavy truck traffic on Legacy Drive, in its entirety; and,

6) That Schedule “A” (40 km/h) of Speed Limit By-law 105-71, be amended by including 9^th Line, between a point 200 metres north of Rouge Bank Drive and a point 170 meters south Sanders Drive; and,

7) 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,

8) That the Operations Department be directed to maintain the signs at the subject locations; and,

9) That York Region Police be directed to enforce the posted speed limit and the heavy truck prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,

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

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business.

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 2:50 PM.

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