MAY
4, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 12
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
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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 Regrets Councillor A. Chiu |
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator G. Day, Planner L. Duoba, Project Coordinator B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:05 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster
in the Chair. Regional Councillor G.
Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 3 and 13 to 16.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Regional Councillor Gordon Landon disclosed an interest with respect to Item #10, as his son works for Greenpark Homes, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Kathy Butler, Senior Accounts Payable Clerk, Financial Services, 20 years
Larry Mann, Working Supervisor, Forestry, Operations, 20 years
Wilma De Souza, Contract Administrator, Purchasing, Financial Services, 15 years
Judy Kee, Committee Clerk, Clerk's, 15 years
Monday Iyamu, Traffic Coordinator, Operations, 10 years
Dan Prendergast, Tree Preservation By-Law Technical Coordinator, Operations, 10 years
Jeremy Winchester, Provincial Offences Officer I, By-Law Enforcement & Licensing, 10 years
Tyler Edling, Sign Maintenance, Operations, 5 years
Christine Aguila, Administrative Assistant, Operations & Asset Management,
Operations, 3 years
Roger Burelle, Graphic Services Coordinator, Communications & Community Relations, 3 years
Tony Casale, Senior Buyer, Financial Services, 3 years
Carola Fischer, Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources, 3 years
Alexander Freeman, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
Deborah John, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 3 years
Yiu Chung Li, Building Engineer II, Building Standards, 3 years
Colin Moore, Tax Certificates Clerk, Financial Services, 3 years
Allen Wu, Senior Development Engineer, Engineering, 3 years
2. DON RIVER WATERSHED PLAN (10.0)
Ms. Lilli Duoba, Project Coordinator delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation providing opening remarks with respect to the Don River Watershed Plan.
Ms. Sonya Meek, Manager, Watershed Planning, Ecology Division, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview regarding the Don River Watershed Plan. She explained That the Don Watershed Plan was an update to 40 Steps to a New Don with a focus on water balance and stormwater management implementation efforts through pilot projects and concept sites.
The Committee thanked Ms. Sonya Meek for her presentation and expressed their content with the Don River Watershed Plan.
There was brief discussion regarding the criteria considered when developing a concept plan. The Committee inquired about what the future plans are to educate the public on why they should not dump any materials into the sewer grates and the impacts of increased hard surfaces. Ms. Meek indicated that the TRCA continues to look for opportunities to build on existing programs to educate the public.
The Committee advised that the Town has undertaken a study for two areas in the Thornhill regarding Storm Water remediation to obtain lot level solutions and inquired if the TRCA would be interested in working together. The Committee also suggested that another suitable site to consider would be Settlers Park. Ms. Meek confirmed that they would be interested in working together on that study.
There was brief discussion regarding areas identified along Highway 407 corridor to potentially expand the Natural Heritage Systems (NHS).
Note: See item #12 for further discussions.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the presentation provided by Ms. Lilli Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator, Rouge Park and Environment and Ms. Sonya Meek, Manager, Watershed Planning, Ecology Division, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the Don River Watershed Plan, be received.
CARRIED
3. SAFE STREETS PROGRAM UPDATE (5.10)
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update with respect to the Safe Street Programs.
The Committee spoke in support of obtaining dedicated police enforcement and spoke of the effectiveness of regular enforcement. The Committee suggested that when Road Watch signs are installed in neighbourhoods there needs to be public education. The Committee suggested that the Road Watch program should be pursued.
The Committee discussed the success of speed display boards and inquired whether more boards will be purchased to allow at least one for each Ward. Staff advised that the operations department will be reporting back on purchasing more speed display boards and a strategy of where the boards should be placed throughout the Town. There was brief discussion regarding the initial cost of the speed boards and the on-going maintenance costs.
The Committee discussed considering the option to apply budgeted funds for other treatments on the roads in older subdivisions if speed bumps are not the solution, including appropriate solutions such as parking bays, roundabouts, etc.
The Committee discussed the Traffic Safety Committee and concluded that it should not be disbanded, but rather refocused to work on the education component and the Road Watch program.
There was discussion with respect to obtaining permission from the Province to allow the Municipality the right to install photo radar. The Committee suggested that another resolution accompanied with photographs provided by York Regional Police (property damage photos) be forwarded to the Premier and Minister of Transportation.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
1) That the presentation provided by Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering regarding the Safe Streets Program Update, be received; and,
2) That Mayor Frank Scarpitti convene a
delegation of Regional Mayors to meet with the Premier Dalton McGuinty and the
Minister of Transportation to discuss permitting municipalities the right to
install photo radar; and further,
3) That the Road Watch Program be pursued.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 13, 2010, Part A and B (10.0)
- April 27, 2010, Part B (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held
April 13, 2010, and Part B, held April 27, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 20, 2010 (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held April 20, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 10, 2010 (16.11)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held March 10, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
7. SHOPS
ON STEELES
WORKING GROUP MINUTES
February 25, 2010 (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Shops
On Steeles Working Group meeting held February 25, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
8. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- April 6, 2009
- June 15, 2009
- November 9, 2009 (16.34)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held April 6, 2009, June 15, 2009 and November 9, 2009, be received.
CARRIED
9. JADE-KENNEDY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(SOUTH UNIONVILLE SQUARE)
EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD
BETWEEN
SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE AND
CASTAN AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND REZONING TO PERMIT AN
INCREASE TO THE
HEIGHT AND UNIT COUNT OF A
PROPOSED APARTMENT BUILDING
(OP 09 129423 AND ZA 09 129424)
(10.3, 10.5)
The Committee suggested that the circulation of the notices for the Statutory Public Meeting be extended to a larger radius.
Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the staff report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation (South Unionville Square), East side of Kennedy Road between South Unionville Avenue and Castan Avenue, Applications for Official Plan Amendment and rezoning to permit an increase to the height and unit count of a proposed apartment building,” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be scheduled for the applications; and,
3) That Council endorse
extending the notice circulation for the Public Meeting to be extended to
include Highway 7 to the north, Highway 407 to the south , Kennedy Road to the
west and McCowan Road to the east; and,
4) That the Ward Councillor holds a
Community Information meeting prior to the Statutory Public Meeting; and
further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. ANAGNI
HOMES LIMITED
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A
MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF EDWARD JEFFREYS
AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 48
(ZA 09-115049 AND SC 06-129809)
(10.5, 10.6)
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services provided the Committee with a brief history background with respect to the applications by Anagni Homes Limited.
Mr. David Butterworth, Kirkor Architects, delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the Anagni Homes Limited proposal.
The Committee suggested that the staff recommendation specify that subsequent phases of site plan be brought back to the Development Services Committee for consideration. The Committee also suggested that Figure 6 enclosed in the staff report amend the wording “landscaped area” to “open space” to ensure that the open space is permanent. There was brief discussion regarding the policy in the Secondary Plan related to open space acquisition.
There was discussion with respect to the Woodlot on this site and the Matrundola Woodlot.
The Committee suggested that conditions of site plan also include that the applicant work with the Dark Sky and Bird Friendly guidelines.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the recommendation report dated May 4, 2010 entitled “Recommendation Report, Anagni Homes Limited, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Approval to permit a mixed-use residential development at the northwest corner of Edward Jeffreys Avenue and Highway 48, File No: ZA 09-115049 and SC 06-129809”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 16, 2009, regarding the applications for the Zoning By-law amendment and accompanying site plan control application be received; and,
3) That the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 06-129809) submitted and revised by Anagni Homes Limited to permit a 20-storey mixed use building consisting of 216 apartment units and commercial/retail space at grade, at the northwest corner of Highway 48 and Edward Jeffreys Avenue, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’. All future phases for this developments (including phases 2 & 3) report back to the Development Services Committee for consideration; and,
4) That the application submitted by Anagni Homes Limited to amend Zoning By-law 177-96 as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
5) That 210 units (476.7 population) of conditional 2011 servicing allocation be granted to this development, as assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 and May 19, 2009 reports on servicing allocation; and,
6) That prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design endorsing the site plan, the applicant shall submit to the Town final confirmation of servicing allocation credits from the Region of York (for the remaining 6 units of allocation required) under their “Sustainable Development Through LEED” policy; and,
7) That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
8) That the Owner provide the Town with the required payment of 60% processing fees in accordance with the Town’s applicable Fee By-law; and,
9) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director has signed the plan; and,
10) That should the Owner wish to participate
in the enhanced hoarding programme, the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to
enter into a Hoarding Agreement with the Owner; and,
11) That staff be authorized to accept the woodlot (approximately 0.2 ha or 0.5 acres) as part of the parkland dedication requirements for this application, with the balance of the required parkland dedication to be in the form of cash-in-lieu payment subject to the withdraw of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing with respect to the open space zoning; and,
12) That the site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
13) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. RECOMMENDED
SECTION 37
OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES AND
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION (10.0)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor E. Shapero
That the Recommended Section 37
Official Plan Policies and Guidelines for Implementation be deferred to the May
11, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
12. DON
RIVER WATERSHED PLAN
AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE(10.0)
Ms. Toinette Bezant, Bayview Glen Residents Association, addressed the Committee regarding the Don River Watershed Plan and Implementation Guide and stated some concerns with the proposed timelines. She believes that the infill By-law for Thornhill needs to be accelerated and that the building codes must be amended to reflect the changes in climate. Ms. Bezant spoke of the reported high levels of e-coli at the water station located at Bayview Avenue and Steeles Avenue and suggested that the Town must obtain where the source is coming from. She suggested that the Don River Watershed Plan should undertake the same measure provided to the Rouge River Watershed Plan. Ms. Bezant presented photographs illustrating the flooding that occurred during the August 2005 storm.
The Committee suggested that staff provide a brief update on the level of e-coli found at the water station at Bayview Avenue and Steeles Avenue.
There was discussion regarding the funding sources for the implementation of the Don River Watershed Plan. Staff advised that the TRCA document is an overall framework that is not currently funded. Staff will have to report back on a ten year implementation program that includes funding options. Staff pointed out that the Municipality or the TRCA cannot fund this project alone and as a result, Federal, Provincial and Private sector funding is essential.
The Committee suggested that a Task Force be established to assist with this project.
There was considerable discussion regarding the infill By-law for the Thornhill area and whether it should be expedited. Staff indicated that they are not in a position to finalize the infill By-law by June 2010, but could provide an update to the Development Services Committee prior to June 2010. It was pointed that there is a legislated process to follow prior to passing the infill By-law that requires public input and a Statutory Public Meeting. The Committee inquired about new technologies that can be utilized to avoid excessive run-off. Staff indicated that they are currently using technologies that assist in maintaining run off on the site with redeveloped properties in flood prone areas.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
1) That the staff report entitled Don River Watershed Plan and Implementation Guide be received; and,
2) That this staff report be forwarded to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and the Region of York as the Town’s response to the Don River Watershed Plan and Implementation Guide; and,
3) That the Town endorse in principle the Don River Watershed Plan objectives while continuing to work with the TRCA and other stakeholders to practically and feasibly meet the overall objectives of the Implementation Guide in the context of respective roles, responsibilities and funding capabilities; and,
4) That the TRCA and Town staff report back regarding future capital and operational costs associated with these guidelines (including potential funding sources); and,
5) That the proposed 10 year work plans of implementation projects in Markham, as outlined in the Implementation Guideline, be subject to funding commitment by the Province, other stakeholders and further Council approval; and,
6) That staff be directed to work with the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in identifying Sustainable
Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) projects within the Thornhill area;
and,
7) That a Don Watershed Task Force be
established to implement the 10 year plan for the watershed and that staff
report back to the Development Services Committee with the Terms of Reference;
and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. TOWN
OF MARKHAM FIVE YEAR
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND
ILLUMINATION INSTALLATION
PROGRAM 2010-2014 (5.10)
Report Attach A Attach B Attach C Attach D
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor E. Shapero
That the Town of Markham Five Year Sidewalk
Construction and Illumination Installation Program be deferred to the
Development Services Committee meeting on May 11, 2010.
CARRIED
14. RELEASE
AND ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT
– PART OF LOT 3, CONCESSION 7,
DESIGNATED AS
PARTS 1 AND 3, PLAN 65R-6657 -
ARMADALE COMMUNITY (8.1)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the report entitled “Release and Abandonment of Easement – Part of Lot 3, Concession 7, designated as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-6657, Armadale Community”, be received; and,
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a release and abandonment of easement over Part of Lot 3, Concession 7, designated as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-6657, and any other documents required to give effect thereto; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. YORK
REGION RAPID TRANSIT
CORPORATION (YRRTC) (5.10)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the motion regarding York Region Rapid
Transit Corporation be deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting
on May 11, 2010.
CARRIED
16. CARLTON
ROAD AND VILLAGE PARKWAY
TRAFFIC CALMING RESULTS (5.12)
Mr. Dave Gibbons, on behalf of the three Unionville Associations (URA, UVA, UBIA) addressed the Committee with respect to the traffic calming measures and spoke in support of option three to remove all traffic calming measures and restore the roads to pre-traffic calming conditions. He summarized the results of the survey.
The Committee thanked Mr. Gibbons and the community for their participation in this process and their continued commitment.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the Carlton Road and Village Parkway Traffic
Calming results be deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting on
May 11, 2010.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
17. IN-CAMERA MATTER (5.7, 8.7 & 8.0, 10.0
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter
(1:17 PM):
1) Solicitor-client privilege - Update on Environmental and Property Issues regarding the Miller Paving Limited Lands
2) Litigation or potential litigation - Within Ranges - Referral of an amendment to the Minister’s Zoning Order to the Ontario Municipal Board - 8111 Leslie Street
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (1:30 PM)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 1:35 PM.
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