MAY
25, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 15
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
Presentations,
Major Studies, Issues and Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
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 E. Shapero Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor V. Burke |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services R. Borooah, Town Architect A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor L. Duoba, Project Coordinator B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager J. Lustig, Treasurer M.Creighton, Director of Recreation G. Taylor, Manager Community Centre Operations C. Service, Manager Planning and Policy Development P. Ingham, General Manager Operations D. Poretta, Supervisor Traffic Operations A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:06 AM in the Canada Room with Councillor J. Webster in
the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon
assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No. 4.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 11, 2010, Part A and Part B (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and Part B, held
May 11, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. PAN AM GAMES/POOL FACILITY (6.0)
Ms. Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services advised the Committee that a decision on the location and functional programs of the 50 metre pool which will host the 2015 Pan Am Games needed to be submitted to the HostCo on May 15, 2010 and that an extension to May 26, 2010 has been granted. She indicated that the Pan Am Steering Committee and the CSIO Steering Committee have been reactived to evaluate the functions and site options.
Ms. Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the Pan Am pool site locations and advised that part of this presentation will be in-camera.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the presentation provided by Ms. Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation regarding the Pan Am Games/Pool Facility, be received.
CARRIED
3. AGRICULTURAL
INITIATIVES
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR
ONTARIO FARMERS - GROWING
FORWARD (10.0)
Ms. Marilyn Bidgood, Regional Information Coordinator, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of Agricultural Initiatives - Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers.
There was brief discussion regarding apprenticeship programs.
The Committee inquired whether the Town of Markham has considered programs that encourage urban gardens. Staff advised that through the Agricultural Assessment report that was a topic being considered. Staff also advised that there has been an Agricultural Advisory Committee established and that will be a topic for discussion.
There was discussion regarding community gardens. Staff indicated that there is a plan underway with respect to community gardens through the Sustainability Office.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation provided by Ms. Marilyn Bidgood, Regional Information Coordinator, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding Agricultural Initiatives - Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers - Growing Forward, be received.
CARRIED
4. Traffic Calming on Eden Avenue
& Risebrough Circuit (5.12)
Report Attachment Presentation
Mr. Paul Ingham, General Manager Operations addressed the Committee to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the departments involved with the traffic calming.
Mr. David Poretta, Supervisor Traffic Operations delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the traffic calming on Risebrough Circuit and Eden Avenue.
The Ward Councillor advised that he would like to see the same vertical traffic calming that is installed on the south leg of Risebrough Circuit be installed on the north leg of Risebrough Circuit and Eden Avenue.
There was discussion regarding the concerns raised by York Region Transit, Fire and Emergency Services with respect to vertical traffic calming measures (speed bumps). Staff advised that they are organizing a meeting in June 2010 with representatives from York Region Transit and the Fire and Emergency Services to address Committee about their concerns and issues related to vertical traffic measures.
The Committee suggested that the vertical traffic calming measures only be approved in principle to allow the opportunity to hear the concerns of the agencies.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the report entitled “Traffic Calming on Eden Avenue & Risebrough Circuit”, be received; and,
2) That physical traffic calming measures be
approved in principle on Risebrough Circuit (north) and Eden Avenue subject to the
following:
·
That a
meeting with representatives from the Fire Department and Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) be organized to address ongoing concerns with vertical traffic
calming measures; and,
·
Following
the meeting with Fire and EMS, the affected residents on Eden Avenue and the
north leg of Risebrough Circuit be surveyed regarding the installation of
physical traffic calming measures; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
**Note: see
resolution from the May 25, 2010 Council meeting
5. Request for Demolition
41 Albert Street, Markham
29 Washington Street, Markham (16.11)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That Council endorse the demolition of the garages at 41 Albert Street and 29 Washington Street located 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
6. COMMERCIAL
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE DISTRICTS 2010 (16.11)
Staff advised that the revised recommendation incorporates modifications discussed at the meeting held on May 21, 2010 with the owner of 170 Main Street, staff and Councillors.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That 170 Main St. Unionville receive $8,950.00 of grant assistance to undertake improvement to the bell tower provided that they obtain the necessary approvals and enter into a Grant Agreement with the Town.
CARRIED
7. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 10.3)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (c) & (e) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter
(9:47 AM):
1) Litigation or potential
litigation - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing re Official Plan Amendment No. 182
(Victoria Square)
2) Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land – Pan Am Games/Pool Facility
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (10:56AM)
CARRIED
8. REQUEST
BY MS. WENDY STIMSON
FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
4 DANCER'S DRIVE TO 2 DANCER'S
DRIVE (10.14)
Ms. Wendy Stimson addressed the Committee requesting that her address be changed from 4 Dancer’s Drive to 2 Dancer’s Drive.
There was discussion regarding the Town cost associated to changing the address and that the applicant should pay that fee. The Committee requested that staff provide a memo confirming the administrative costs.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the request for an address change by Ms. Wendy Stimson from 4 Dancer's Drive to 2 Dancer's Drive be approved subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost; and,
2) That staff provide a memo outlining the associated costs.
CARRIED
9. INFILL HOUSING - UNIONVILLE (10.0)
Mr. David Wakeham, Unionville resident addressed the Committee regarding the infill of significantly larger homes in the Varley Village and stated some concerns. His concerns included: loss of integrity and cohesiveness within the neighbourhood; prolonged disruption as a result of the demolition; environmental impacts. Mr. Wakeham is requesting that the current planning policies regarding infill housing in the Varley Village be reviewed and updated to ensure that future infill development is compatible with the existing neighbourhood.
The Committee suggested that staff report back on the issue regarding the infill by-law in the Varley Village area.
There was discussion regarding broadening the required notification radius of 60 metres for applications received through Committee of Adjustment.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
1) That the deputation from Mr. David Wakeham be received; and,
2) That the memo dated May 25, 2010
entitled “General Overview of Town of Markham Infill By-law” be received; and,
3) That staff report back at the June 1,
2010 Development Services Committee meeting with respect to an infill by-law
for the Varley Village area and extending the notification radius of 60 metres
for Committee of Adjustment applications.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:42 PM
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