MAY
18, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 14
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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Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor G. Landon Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Mayor F. Scarpitti Councillor E. Shapero |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor 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. 15 & 16.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Dan Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to Item #13, as his property abuts the subject property, 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)
Steve Matunin, Supervisor, Horticulture, Operations, 25 years
Lori Wells, Manager, Programs, Recreation Services, 25 years
George Chan, Mechanical Engineer, Building Standards, 20 years
Mark Smith, Working Supervisor, Waterworks, Operations, 20 years
Jennifer Banfield, Compensation & Benefits Administrator, Human Resources, 15 years
Ramini Sivananthan, Cash Control Supervisor, Financial Services, 15 years
Ron Blake, Manager, Development West, Planning & Urban Design, 10 years
Tapio Koponen, Gardener, Operations, 10 years
Diane Sewell, Communications Coordinator, Communications &
Community Relations, 10 years
Jim Valin, Facility Operator III, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 10 years
Abigail Whiting, Tax Mortgages Clerk, Financial Services, 10 years
Wilson Wong, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology Services, 10 years
German Abaca, Asset Management Technician, Asset Management, 5 years
Glenn Dick, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years
Anna Distefano, Training Coordinator, Waterworks, Operations, 5 years
Dean McDermid, Working Supervisor, Horticulture, Operations, 5 years
Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant, Financial Services, 5 years
Lindsay Allward, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years
Luciano Colangelo, Waterworks Operator, Operations, 3 years
Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects, Economic Development, 3 years
Prathapan Kumar, Project Engineer, Asset Management, 3 years
Kathleen Roach, Inspection Administrator, Building Inspections, Building Standards, 3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 4, 2010, Part B (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held May 4, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- May 4, 2010 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held May 4, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 21, 2010 (16.39)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the
CARRIED
5. SHOPS
ON STEELES
WORKING GROUP MINUTES
April 12, 2010 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Shops
On Steeles Working Group meeting held April 12, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
61 NELSON STREET (SC 1018764)
APRIL 27, 2010 (10.6)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee meeting - 61 Nelson Street held
April 27, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
7. Report on Incoming Planning
Applications
for the period of March 6, 2010 to April 16, 2010 (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. Delegated Approvals Report (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the staff report dated May 18, 2010 entitled ‘Delegated Approvals Report’ be received.
CARRIED
9. Wykland Estates Inc.
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision
and Zoning By-law Amendment (19TM-10002)
West of Cornell Centre Blvd.
south of 16th Avenue
( ZA.10-114269 and SU.10-114270) (10.7, 10.5)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated May 18, 2010, entitled “Preliminary Report, Wykland Estates Inc., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (19TM—10002), West of Cornell Centre Blvd., south of 16th Avenue, File numbers ZA.10-114269 and SU.10-114270” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. Little Treasures Pre-School Inc.
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment
to permit a daycare/pre-school at the
northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue
and Highway 48
(ZA 10-114981) (10.5)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report dated May 18, 2010 entitled “Preliminary Report, Little Treasures Pre-School Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a daycare/pre-school at the northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Highway 48, File Number ZA 10-114981” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed zoning by-law amendment application; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY
GRANT APPLICATIONS - 2010 (16.11)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the staff report dated May 18, 2010 entitled
“Designated
2) That Designated
- 180 Main St N - $5,000 for restoration and structural repair of front veranda subject to obtaining Minor Site Plan Approval and Building Permit including detailed drawings and specifications;
- 48 Church St - $1,750 for brick repair and
re-pointing subject to obtaining a
- 26 Albert St - $2,500 for restoration of heritage dwelling subject to complying with approved elevations, restoration requirements and specifications/conditions of the Site Plan Agreement;
- 20 Peter St - $2,500 for restoration and replication of
windows subject to obtaining a
- 32 Washington St - $1,425 for a cedar roof
subject to obtaining a
3) That owners of properties approved to receive a grant enter into a Letter of Understanding with the Town; and,
4) That the grants be funded through the Designated
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. COMMERCIAL
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE DISTRICTS 2010 (16.11)
Regional Councillor Virgilio advised the Committee that the owner of 170 Main Street Unionville has advised him that he was not aware of this report coming forward today and would like an opportunity to address Committee with respect to the recommended amount of grant assistance. Regional Councillor Virgilio suggested that the staff recommendation for 170 Main Street Unionville be deferred to the May 25, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That the staff report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for Heritage Districts 2010” be received; and,
2) That the applications for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program be approved provided that the applicants comply with the eligibility requirements of the program; and,
3) That 48 Main St. N. receive $11,340.00 of grant assistance to repair and paint the existing historic wood siding provided that outstanding issues with the Town pertaining to the unauthorized removal of the decorative glass sidelights around the front entrance and the unauthorized expansion of the front yard patio be resolved, and that the applicant obtains the necessary approval, and enters into a Grant Agreement with the Town; and,
4) That the recommendation for 170 Main St. Unionville to receive $1,450.00 of grant assistance to repair the exterior brick veneer of the tower provided that they obtain the necessary approvals and enter into a Grant Agreement with the Town be deferred to the May 25, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting; and,
5) That the grants be funded through the Heritage Façade Improvement/Replacement Program; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. Angus Glen Village Ltd. – West Village (Phase 2)
South side of Major Mackenzie Drive
west of Kennedy Road, Angus Glen Community
Implementing Zoning By-law amendments
for the final phase of a draft plan of subdivision
19TM-03004 (ZA 08-120708 and SU 03-109045) (10.5, 10.7)
Mr. Michael Montgomery, Angus Glen Developments addressed the Committee advising that he has not had an opportunity to review the recommendations listed on the addendum agenda. He is requesting that this item be referred directly to the Council meeting on May 25, 2010 to allow him the opportunity to review the recommendations with staff.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Angus Glen Village Ltd. – West Village (Phase 2), South side of Major Mackenzie Drive and West of Kennedy Road, Angus Glen Community. Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for the final phase of a draft plan of subdivision 19TM-03004, File Numbers ZA 08-120708 and SU 03-109045” be received; and,
2) That the application ZA 08-120708 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,
3) That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 153 units (566 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-03004, Phase 2 and 13 units (48 population) be granted to Lots 1 to 13, 65M-4085, from the total allocation for the Angus Glen Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 report on servicing allocation; and,
5) That the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Angus Glen Village Ltd. – West Village (Phase 2), south side of Major Mackenzie Drive and West of Kennedy Road – Angus Glen Community. Implementing zoning by-law amendments for the final phase of a draft plan of subdivision 19TM-03004, File Numbers ZA 08-120708 and SU 03-109045” be revised to include the following additional Hold removal conditions:
- Confirmation in writing that a tender has been issued for the construction of the bridge
- Provide an updated construction schedule, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
- Provide an updated cost estimate for the construction of the bridge and provide additional financial securities if necessary, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
6) That the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Angus Glen Phase 2 (West Village) 19TM-03004 (draft plan approved December 1, 2009) be revised to include the following additional conditions of draft plan approval:
·
The Owner
acknowledges and understands that 2011 servicing allocation is dependent on the
Owner constructing a bridge crossing of Angus Glen Boulevard connecting the
East Village to the West Village prior to December, 2010.
·
The Owner
shall provide the Town with an updated construction schedule and cost estimate
for the construction of the bridge crossing of Angus Glen Boulevard.
·
The Owner
acknowledges and understands that the Town may require additional securities
for the construction of the bridge crossing of Angus Glen Boulevard.
·
The Owner
acknowledges and understands that building permits will not be issued for lots
within Phase 2 with 2011 servicing allocation until a letter confirming that a
tender has been issued for the construction of the bridge crossing of Angus
Glen Boulevard and updated construction schedule and cost estimates have been
provided to the Town, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
7) That the above item be
referred directly to the May 25, 2010 Council meeting; and,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. Information Report
Memorial Gardens Canada Limited
Application for Official Plan Amendment
to permit a cemetery and related uses at
6278 19th Avenue Near the northeast corner
of Dickson Hill Road and 19th Avenue (OP 07 134061)
Report Figures Appendix A Appendix B
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services briefly highlighted the details in the report.
There was brief discussion regarding the Heritage designation for house and barn located on the property.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the information report titled “Memorial Gardens Canada Limited. Application for Official Plan Amendment to permit a cemetery and related uses at 6278 19th Avenue, Dickson Hill, File No. OP 07 134061” dated May 18, 2010, be received.
CARRIED
15. Acceptance for Maintenance
of Residential Subdivisions
Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3981,
65M-3733, 65M-4014, 65M-4025, 65M-3853,
65M-3662, 65M-3663, 65M-3742, 65M-3832,
65R-28056, Parts 1 and 2, 65M-3886, 65M-4006,
65M-3835, 65M-3833 and 65R-26137, Parts 6 and 7 (10.7)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3981, 65M-3733, 65M-4014, 65M-4025, 65M-3853,65M-3662, 65M-3663, 65M-3742, 65M-3832, 65R-28056, Parts 1 and 2, 65M-3886, 65M-4006, 65M-3835, 65M-3833 and 65R-26137, Parts 6 and 7” and dated May 18, 2010, be received; and,
2) That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65M-3981, 65M-3733, 65M-4014, 65M-4025, 65M-3853, 65M-3662, 65M-3663, 65M-3742, 65M-3832, 65R-28056, Parts 1 and 2, 65M-3886, 65M-4006, 65M-3835, 65M-3833, and 65R-26137, Parts 6 and 7 be accepted for Maintenance; and,
3) That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham; and,
4) That the Community Services Commission accepts the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the subdivision as part of the Town’s system; and,
5) That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence May 1, 2010; and,
6) That acceptance of the subdivision be taken into consideration in future operating budgets; and,
7) That the by-law to amend schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved; and,
8) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved; and,
9) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be approved; and,
10) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed; and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. Traffic Calming on Eden Avenue
& Risebrough Circuit (5.12)
There was considerable discussion with respect to whether physical traffic calming measures, specifically speed humps, should be implemented on Eden Avenue and Risebrough Circuit (north leg) to address concerns regarding excessive speeding.
The Committee suggested that this item be deferred to the May 25, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting and that staff report back on the following:
· A brief history outlining why the north leg of Risebrough Circuit did not receive the same traffic calming measures as the south leg
· Funding available for physical traffic calming measures
· A map that clearly outlines the areas that have received physical traffic calming measures and the areas that have not on Eden Avenue and Riseborough Circuit (north leg)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Traffic Calming on Eden Avenue & Risebrough Circuit” be deferred to the May 25, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 9:53 AM.
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