JUNE 15, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting No. 18

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 B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager B. Wiles, Manager By-Law Enforcement and Licensing A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:02 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, No. 26.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor Carolina Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item #7, as the subject building is owned by Fieldgate Homes and her son works for Fieldgate Homes, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item #27, as he represents a landowner on East Pearce Street, Richmond Hill, 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)

Bill Snowball, Fire Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Anne Lau, Accounts Payable Matching Clerk, Financial Services, 20 years

Peter Loukes, Director, Operations, Operations, 15 years

Leo Galang, Facility Operator II, Markham Centennial Centre, Recreation Services, 10 years

Shane Harrison, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Terrance Hayduk, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Wayne Hoover, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Chad Kearns, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Matthew Keay, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Daniel Makort, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Robert McVicar, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Robert Pittelli, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Alex Pompilio, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Colin Quinn, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Karl Sitta, Architectural Plans Examiner II, Building Standards, 10 years

Brian Snooks, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

David Swain, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Chris Tamaya, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Brett Adams, Provincial Offences Officer II, Clerk's, 5 years

Stuart Hawkins, Senior By-Law Enforcement & Licencing Clerk,

By Law Enforcement & Licensing Division, 5 years

Keith Doner, Licensed Fleet Technician, Operations - Waterworks Division, 3 years

John McGuire, Waterworks Operator II, Operations - Waterworks Division, 3 years

2. EXTENDED DRIVEWAY BY-LAW
(10.0)

Letter Presentation

Mr. Bill Wiles, Manager By-Law Enforcement and Licensing delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the extended driveway program.

There was brief discussion with respect to vehicles parking on the apron of the driveway (the area between the sidewalk and road).

Ms. Lynne Lurie, Thornhill resident addressed the Committee regarding the Extended Driveway By-law requesting permission to park her family vehicles on the portion of her driveway that is prohibited under the current By-law. She advised that if she is permitted to park on that portion her family would avoid the daily “jockying” of vehicles.

Mr. Lerner, Thornhill resident addressed the Committee regarding the Extended Driveway By-law advising that he is in favour of the general intent of the By-law. He indicated that his hard surface landscape area is well under 40% of the lot’s width. Mr. Lerner is requesting permission to park on the portion of his driveway that is prohibited under the current By-law.

There was considerable discussion regarding the pre-existing driveways that were grandfathered and whether the residents should be permitted to park their vehicles on that portion. There was discussion regarding “worst offenders” and, that term’s definition.

It was clarified that a “worst offender” is a pre-existing driveway that has been expanded to a width of greater than 80% of the total lot width. “Grandfathering” was also clarified as being an allowance for pre-existing driveways that had been expanded to a greater width than permitted, but less than 80% of the total lot width. With the “Grandfathering” designation, the portion of the driveway exceeding the permitted width is allowed to remain, provided the exceeding portion is not used for parking.

The Committee discussed whether a further staff report is necessary to outline the issues related to pre-existing driveways such as: how many are there throughout the Town; how many By-law notices have been issued, etc.

Staff indicated that the two deputants have the option to submit an application through Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

That the delegations from Ms. Lynne Lurie and Mr. and Mrs. Lerner be received.

CARRIED

3. REQUEST BY MR. HIMANSHU PATEL
FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
4 PAGE CRESCENT TO 2 PAGE CRESCENT (10.15)

Letter Memo Appendix A Appendix B

Mr. Himanshu Patel, addressed the Committee requesting that his address be changed from 4 Page Cresent to 2 Page Crescent.

The Committee discussed delegating these approvals to staff when the request for an address change are in sequence with the street numbering and that there are no issues with Fire and Emergency Services.

The Committee suggested that staff consider the following and report back on the “Street Addressing Criteria”:

· New subdivisions begin with the number 6

· Whether the number 13 is used or not

· Corner lots – is it necessary to reserve a second address for the other frontage

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

1) That the request for an address change by Mr. Himanshu Patel from 4 Page Crescent to 2 Page Crescent be approved subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

1) That staff report back to the September 14, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting with respect to delegating approval for address changes and addressing the issues raised related to the Street Addressing Criteria.

CARRIED

4. REQUEST BY MS. OLIVIA CHIU
FOR A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM
4 GLACEPORT CRESCENT TO 2 GLACEPORT CRESCENT (10.15)

Letter Memo Appendix A Appendix B

Staff confirmed that they will follow up with Emergency Services to ensure there are no issues with the change in address.

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

1) That the request for an address change by Ms. Olivia Chiu from 4 Glaceport Crescent to 2 Glaceport Crescent be approved subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town cost of $500.00.

CARRIED

5. REQUEST FROM ANTHONY MORRA
FOR A CHANGE IN ADDRESS FROM
4 BARRINGTON CRESCENT TO 2 BARRINGTON CRESCENT
(10.15)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

1) That the request for an address change by Mr. Morra from 4 Barrington Crescent to 2 Barrington Crescent be approved subject to the homeowner paying the direct associated Town costs of $500.00.

CARRIED

6. BUILT FORM, HEIGHT AND MASSING STUDY (10.0)

Presentation

Mr. Ronji Borooah, Town Architect addressed the Committee and provided some opening comments with respect to the Town’s built form, height and massing study. He pointed out that they have not had any public consultation at this time as this study will form the basis for the development of the Town’s urban design guidelines and the urban design section within the Town’s Official Plan Amendment, which will require a statutory Public Meeting.

Mr. Christian Huggett, Associate, AndCo., delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the finding’s of the Town’s built form, height and massing study.

The Committee suggested that the study results be circulated to the various stakeholders to obtain their feedback.

There was discussion regarding the proposed design for the retail development. Mr. Huggett indicated that the recommendations for retail are very high level in this study. The specific issues related to retail development are considered through Secondary Plans and individual applications.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the presentation provided by Mr. Ronji Borooah, Town Architect and Mr. Christian Huggett, Associate, AndCo., regarding Built Form, Height and Massing Study, be received.

CARRIED

7. THE BRIDGE CHURCH
PROPOSED EXPANSION AND RETROFIT
OF TEMPORARY PAVILION BUILDING (10.0)

Mr. Edward Mak, Planner, delivered a PowerPoint presentation addressing the concerns raised at the November 17, 2009 Public Meeting.

The Committee inquired how long the temporary pavilion building is anticipated to be there and Ms. Sarah Baldwin, Larkin & Associates Planning Consultants advised the Committee that the building will be removed after 5 years.

The Committee suggested that staff confirm whether the propane tank can be used as a heating source for the building and if it is acceptable that the owner be requested to screen it with a fence.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

That the presentation provided by Mr. Edward Mak, Planner for The Bridge Church - Proposed Expansion and Retrofit of Temporary Pavilion Building, be received.

CARRIED

8. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 1, 2010, Part B (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held June 1, 2010, be confirmed.

CARRIED

9. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- June 1, 2010 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 1, 2010, be confirmed.

CARRIED

10. MINUTES - CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- April 12, 2010 (16.34)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held April 12, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

11. MINUTES - MARKHAM CENTRE ADVISORY GROUP
- March 25, 2010 (16.34)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Markham Centre Advisory Group meeting held March 25, 2010, be received.

CARRIED

12. STRINGBRIDGE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 7
AND SOUTH TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AND
PRECINCT PLAN AMENDMENTS
(ZA 10 109997) (10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the staff report dated June 15, 2010 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Stringbridge Investments Limited, Southwest quadrant of Highway 7 and South Town Centre Boulevard, Application for Zoning By-law and Precinct Plan Amendments File No. ZA 10 109997,” be received; and,

2) That a Public Meeting be scheduled for the application; and further,

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

CARRIED

13. 2010 SECOND QUARTER UPDATE OF
THE STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the second quarter of 2010, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the June 15^th, 2010 staff report.

CARRIED

14. RENAMING THE TOWN OWNED SECTION
OF HIGHWAY 48 TO MARKHAM ROAD (10.14)

Report Attachment

The Committee suggested that staff also consider renaming the small section of Highway 48 north of Major Mackenzie Drive.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report entitled “Renaming the Town owned section of Highway 48 to Markham Road”, dated June 15, 2010, be received; and,

2) That Development Services Committee authorize Staff to initiate the process for renaming the Town owned section of Highway 48 between 16^th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive from Highway 48 to Markham Road; and,

3) That a public consultation meeting be held after the municipal election to inform and obtain comments from land owners abutting the affected section of Highway 48 about the proposed renaming; and,

4) That Staff report back to Council regarding the results of the public information meeting and obtain direction regarding the proposed street name change; and further,

5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

CARRIED

15. INFORMATION REPORT
SUNRISE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A PRIVATE SCHOOL AND DAYCARE
180 AMBER STREET
(ZA 10 115160) (10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the staff report entitled “INFORMATION REPORT, Sunrise Montessori School, Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a private school and daycare at 180 Amber Street”, be received.

CARRIED

16. UPPER GREENSBOROUGH
NEIGHBOURHOOD URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
ADDENDUM TO THE NEIGHBOURHOODS OF
GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN (10.0)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the Upper Greensborough Neighbourhood Urban Design Guidelines, dated April 2010, be received and;

2) That the Upper Greensborough Neighbourhood Urban Design Guidelines dated April 2010 be endorsed subject to the following revisions and additions to the document:

a) Inclusion of appropriate pedestrian connections within the neighbourhoods to connect the Cornerstone Community Church to the community;

b) Revision of Figure 2.4 to show additional pedestrian connections within the community and include a maximum 300 m distance for all block frontages within the development;

c) Inclusion of sidewalks on both sides of the streets leading to the commercial development as well as Delray Street;

d) Include design principles within the document that reflect the retail/commercial images presented in the document;

e) Inclusion of pedestrian scale lighting along Delray, within the commercial development and along the street leading to the commercial development;

f) Inclusion of “mini roundabouts” along Delray to aid in traffic calming, to be shown on the plan;

g) The road widths be finalized and included in the document; and

h) Appropriate access provided to the neighbourhood park to allow for parking; and,

3) That the design guidelines be used in the evaluation of development applications within the Upper Greensborough Neighbourhoods; and,

4) That the design guidelines be reflected in the conditions of draft plan approval and subdivision and site plan agreements within the Upper Greensborough Neighbourhoods as appropriate; and further,

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

CARRIED

17. INFORMATION REPORT
AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS CORRIDOR CATEGORY
IN ALL APPLICABLE TOWN ZONING BY-LAWS (10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report dated June 15, 2010, entitled “Information Report, Amendment to the Business Corridor category in all applicable Town Zoning By-laws” be received as information to the Public Meeting scheduled for June 15, 2010.

CARRIED

18. LAND USE STUDY
HUGHSON DRIVE, LUNAR CRESCENT
ANKARA COURT, POLARIS DRIVE AND
WEST END OF ATHENS DRIVE (10.0)

Report Figures 1 and 2 Table 3 Appendix 1

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the Staff report dated June 15, 2010 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Land Use Study, Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and west end of Athens Drive,” be received; and,

2) That the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants for the Hughson/Lunar/Ankara Study Area, Brown’s Corners be received; and,

3) That a Public Meeting be scheduled for September, 2010 to obtain comments on the recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants, and a draft zoning by-law to implement new zoning standards for the study area; and further,

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

CARRIED

19. BUILT FORM, HEIGHT AND MASSING STUDY (10.0)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

1) That the guidelines presented in the Markham Built Form, Height and Massing Study be received and endorsed in principle; and,

2) That the guidelines presented in the Markham Built Form, Height and Massing Study be addressed through the Growth Management Strategy and Draft new Official Plan being prepared by Town of Markham Planning and Urban Design Department; and,

3) That Planning and Urban Design staff have regard for the guidelines in the formulation of studies and plans, and in the process of development review and approvals; and further,

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

CARRIED

20. WORLD TECH CONSTRUCTION
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
TO FACILITATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF HARRY COOK DRIVE
SOUTH SIDE OF CASTAN AVENUE, WITHIN
THE SOUTH UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
( OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU 09 123916) (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)

Report Figures Appendix A

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

1) That the report dated June 15, 2010 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, World Tech Construction, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, to facilitate residential development along the east side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, within the South Unionville community (File Nos: OP 09 126937, ZA 09 123915 & SU 09 123916),” be received; and,

2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 2, 2010, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and draft plan of subdivision be received; and,

3) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-09005 (SU 09 123916) submitted by World Tech Construction, located on the east side of Harry Cook Drive, south side of Castan Avenue, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,

4) That Council authorize servicing allocation for eleven (11) single detached units and eight (8) semi-detached units, and that the Owner provide a clearance letter from the Trustee of the South Unionville Landowners Group, confirming that there is adequate servicing allocation for eleven (11) single detached units and eight (8) semi-detached units within the servicing allocation assigned to South Unionville; and,

5) That the Official Plan amendment application (OP 09 126937) submitted by World Tech Construction be approved; and,

6) That the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 09 123915) submitted by World Tech Construction be approved; and,

7) That the applicant provide to the Town the required 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law; and,

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

CARRIED

21. SCARDRED 7 COMPANY LIMITED
4038 HIGHWAY 7
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL
USES IN TWO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
(FORMER WHITE ROSE NURSERIES GARDEN
CENTRE AND HEAD OFFICE)
(OP 09 116642 & ZA 09 116689) (10.3, 10.5)

Report Attachment

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services summarized the details outlined in the report.

There was discussion regarding the anticipated length of the proposed interim use.

Mr. Moiz Behar, MBPD Inc., on behalf of the owner, addressed the Committee and stated his support of the staff recommendations.

There was considerable discussion regarding the additional permissions for the front and rear buildings. The Committee discussed limiting the additional permitted uses for the front building to allow retail stores, personal service shops, veterinary clinics and restaurants (not including any drive-thrus). The Committee also discussed limiting the additional permitted uses for the rear building to allow medical offices and private and commercial schools.

There was discussion regarding the intention to redevelop the site with residential uses.

The Committee suggested that this item be referred directly to the June 22, 2010 Council meeting.

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the report dated May 18, 2010 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Limited, 4038 Highway 7, Applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit additional commercial uses in two existing commercial buildings (former White Rose Nurseries garden centre and head office), File Nos: OP 09 116642 & ZA 09 116689”, be received; and,

2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 3, 2009 with respect to the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, be received; and,

3) That the applications be approved, subject to modifications, as outlined in the staff report; and,

4) That staff report to Development Services Committee on site plan approval and bring implementing Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments forward for enactment when the project plans have been refined to the satisfaction of staff; and,

5) That the above item be referred directly to the June 22, 2010 Council meeting; and further,

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

CARRIED

22. RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS TO THE
REGION OF YORK OFFICIAL PLAN (10.17)

Report Attachment Memo

There was discussion regarding what would be the argument for the Town to launch an appeal.

The Mayor suggested that he be included in clause 2 of the recommendation.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report dated June 15, 2010, entitled “Recommended Modifications to the Region of York Official Plan” be received; and,

2) That the Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Development Services and Mayor Frank Scarpitti be authorized to negotiate or appeal the approval of the Region of York Official Plan on behalf of the Town, in regard to any further modifications included in the decision to be issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and,

3) That the new policy in the Airports Section of the Regional Official Plan dealing with the future closure and redevelopment of the Buttonville Airport site (as outlined in the staff addendum memo to DSC dated June 15, 2010) be modified by adding the following additional clause at the end of the policy:

“The re-use of the Airport site is intended to generate a range of quality employment opportunities and expand upon the number of jobs planned for the site. Approval of the Secondary Plan to the satisfaction of the Town in consultation with the Region will not be considered a conversion, and a further Regional municipal comprehensive review will not be required.”

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

CARRIED

23. APPLICATION BY CATHEDRAL TOWN LIMITED
FOR REVISIONS TO DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-06003A, TO DELETE MARKLAND STREET FROM
THE EMPLOYMENT LANDS PORTION OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-06003 LOCATED BETWEEN HIGHWAY 404 AND
WOODBINE BY-PASS, (CATHEDRAL TOWN PHASE III)
CONCESSION 3 PART LOTS 23 AND 24
(SU 06 105953 001) (10.7)

Report Figures Appendix A

Mr. Baird summarized the details outlined in the report for the Committee. He pointed out the outstanding issue that is related to the Region’s condition (16.4 of the Conditions of Draft Plan of Subdivision) and advised that staff is awaiting written confirmation from the Region for the deletion of this clause. Staff will provide an update at the June 22, 2010 Council meeting.

Ms. Diana Santo, MMM Group, addressed the Committee regarding the revisions to the Draft Plan of Subdivision to delete Markland Street from the employment lands portion and spoke in support of the staff recommendation except condition 16.4. She believes that the condition is redundant because Monarch has reserved the lands if required by the Region. Ms. Santo has advised that she will attempt to obtain written confirmation from the Region confirming that they no longer need their Block 4 for the June 22, 2010 Council meeting.

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti

1) That the report entitled “Application by Cathedral Town Limited for revisions to draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06003A, to delete Markland Street from the employment lands portion of the Cathedral Town Phase III subdivision (19TM-06003) located between Highway 404 and Woodbine By-pass, Concession 3 Part Lots 23 and 24, (File SU 06 105953 001) be received; and,

2) That revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06003A prepared by MMM Group, identified as Job Number 10-08202-001-P01, dated July 8, 2008, be approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and further,

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

CARRIED

______________________________________________________________________________

Note: Council at its meeting held on June 22, 2010 consented to:

"- Receive the letter dated June 16, 2010 from the Region of York confirming that that Condition 16.4 – Holding (H) provisions is no longer applicable to Block 4 and it should be removed from the Schedule of Conditions.

- Revise Appendix ‘A’ to remove Condition 16.4 – Holding (H) provision."

24. OPTIONS REPORT: AGRICULTURAL LAND
PROTECTION AND POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR
GROWING THE GREENBELT (10.0)

Report Figures Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D

Mr. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Suton VanVeldhuizen LLP, addressed the Committee on behalf of nine farming families regarding the report entitled “Agricultural Land Protecting and Possible Options for Growing the Greenbelt” and spoke in support of the staff recommendation.

There was discussion regarding the collective acreage of these farming families.

Mr. Tom Farrar, Save Our Markham, addressed the Committee with respect to the report entitled “Agricultural Land Protecting and Possible Options for Growing the Greenbelt” and spoke in support of the staff recommendation.

Ms. Kim Empringham, York Region Federation of Agriculture, addressed the Committee regarding the report entitled “Agricultural Land Protecting and Possible Options for Growing the Greenbelt” and spoke in support of the staff recommendation. She believes that no decision or consultation should be undertaken until the Province has provided evidence that the Greenbelt is successful in preserving agriculture. Ms. Empringham also believes that in order to preserve agriculture, farming must be viable.

There was considerable discussion with respect to whether the Town should commence a formal application to expand the Greenbelt on Natural Heritage Lands (the greenway system) and the significant undertaking required.

The Committee suggested that this item be referred directly to the June 22, 2010 Council meeting.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the staff report entitled “Options Report: Agricultural Land Protection and Possible Options for Growing the Greenbelt”, dated June 15, 2010, be received; and,

2) That Council resolve not to proceed with a Growing the Greenbelt process at this time; and,

3) That staff bring forward an update “Growing the Greenbelt” report upon completion of the new Official Plan, to further review possible options for Greenbelt expansion in the context of the Town’s updated agricultural and Greenway System policies in preparation for the mandatory Provincial Greenbelt review scheduled for 2015; and,

4) That the report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Region of York for information; and,

5) That the correspondence from Roger T. Beaman, Thomson Rogers dated June 14, 2010, be received; and,

6) That the above item be referred directly to the June 22, 2010 Council meeting; and further,

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

CARRIED

25. REMOVAL OF A 1.2 HA WOODLOT
AT 3575 ELGIN MILLS ROAD
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION UNDER
THE REGION OF YORK’S FOREST CONSERVATION
BY-LAW (TR-0004-2005-036) (10.0)

Memo Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Mr. Baird explained the rationale for this special permit application and explained the reasons that support the staff recommendation to request the Region of York to defer consideration of the Special Permit.

Mr. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Suton VanVeldhuizen LLP addressed the Committee on behalf of the Brock and Frisby families with respect to the Special Permit Application to remove the woodlot at 3575 Elgin Mills Road. He presented the Committee with pictures of the subject area and outlined the problems and issues faced by the two farming families as a result of the woodlot. Mr. Hindson pointed out that the area has been inspected by the Region’s foresters who recommended that in order for the tile drain system to operate effectively the entire woodlot needs to be removed. He is requesting Committee to not intervene in the Region’s decision to allow the removal of the 1.2 ha woodlot at 3575 Elgin Mills Road.

Staff confirmed that the Town has not done an independent assessment of the woodlot.

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

1) That the memorandum regarding “Landowner Proposal to Remove a 1.2 ha Woodlot at 3575 Elgin Mills Road, Special Permit application under the Region of York’s Forest Conservation By-law (TR-0004-2005-036), be received; and,

2) That the delegation from Mr. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Suton VanVeldhuizen LLP, be received.

CARRIED

26. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT
(1) RODICK ROAD & MACRILL ROAD AND
(2) CARLTON ROAD & WATERBRIDGE LANE (5.12)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the report entitled, “Intersection Improvements at (1) Rodick Road & Macrill Road and (2) Carlton Road & Waterbridge Lane”, be received; and,

2) That a raised centre median be installed on Rodick Road at the northbound and southbound approaches to the intersection of Macrill Road, funded through Operations Department capital account # 083-5350-8312-005 at an estimated cost of $15,000; and,

3) That a flashing red beacon be installed on the primary stop signs on Carlton Road at the eastbound and westbound approaches to the intersection of Waterbridge Lane, funded through Operations Department capital account # 083-5350-8312-005 at an estimated cost of $7,000; and further,

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

CARRIED

27. DETAILED DESIGN FOR HIGHWAY #404
MID-BLOCK CROSSING BETWEEN
HIGHWAY #7 AND 16^TH AVENUE (5.10)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor D. Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

1) That the report entitled “Detailed Design for Highway #404 Mid-Block Crossing between Highway #7 and 16^th Avenue”, be received; and,

2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a cost sharing agreement for the design of the Highway 404 Crossing (between Highway 7 and 16^th Avenue) between the Town of Markham, the Town of Richmond Hill and the Region of York, to the satisfaction of the CAO and the Town Solicitor; and,

3) That the contract “116-R-10 Detailed Design of Highway 404 Crossing” (between Highway 7 and 16^th Avenue) and the “Detailed Design of the Highway 404 Off-Ramp Extension” be awarded to the highest ranked/ second lowest priced bidder URS Canada Inc. subject to the execution of the cost sharing agreement; and,

4) That the Town of Markham upfront the Highway 404 Crossing design cost ($839,637.84) with subsequent recovery from The Town of Richmond Hill and the Region of York (33.3% each) within 45 days after receipt of invoices; and,

5) That a contingency in the amount of $73,267.20 inclusive of HST be established to cover any additional design costs for the Highway 404 Crossing and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

6) That the Town of Markham be authorized to pay as much as 100% of the cost of the ramp extension design ($772,517.28) if cost sharing arrangements with the Region of York and/or the Town of Richmond Hill are not successful; and,

7) That a contingency in the amount of $65,126.40 inclusive of HST be established to cover any additional design costs for the Highway 404 off-ramp extension at Highway 7 and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

8) That the Region of York and the Town of Richmond Hill be requested to cost share the fees for the detailed design of the Highway 404 Northbound Off-Ramp Extension; and,

9) That the successful Proposal be funded from the Capital Accounts as noted in the report; and,

10) That the Finance Department be directed to combine the following accounts 083-5350-7267-005, 083-5350-9318-005 and 083-5350-9319-005 into account 083-5350-10050-005 and that the new account be used to finance the design and construction of the Highway 404 Crossing; and,

11) That the Finance Department be directed to combine the following accounts 083-5350-7271-005 and 083-5350-7712-005 into account 083-5350-9317-005 and that the new account be used to finance the design and construction of the Highway 404 Off-Ramp Extension; and further,

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

CARRIED

28. STATUS UPDATE FOR THE COMPLETION OF
SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE (5.10)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton

1) That the report entitled “Status Update for the completion of South Unionville Avenue” be received; and,

2) That staff be authorized to continue to negotiate with the South Unionville Landowners Group / Developers with respect to the funding and construction of the 3^rd section of South Unionville Avenue Extension; and,

3) That if the negotiations are not finalized by June 15, 2010 to enable the road to be completed by the end of 2010, the Town provide interim funding for the road construction as follows:

i) Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a development servicing agreement and reimbursement agreement with Jade-Kennedy Developments, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and Town Solicitor for the construction of the 3^rd Section of South Unionville Avenue including miscellaneous fees.

ii) And that the local component of the 3^rd section of South Unionville Avenue extension in the estimated amount of $470,000 be temporarily funded from the Pre-DCA Reserve Account (087-2800-160);

iii) And that the funding of the local component of the road ($470,000) be recovered from the future development fronting the 3^rd section of the South Unionville Avenue Extension;

iv) And that the oversizing component (i.e. 3^rd and 4^th lane) of the 3^rd section of South Unionville Avenue in the estimated amount of $130,000 be funded from the Town Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve Account;

v) And that the Engineering Department’s 2010 Capital Budget be amended to include $600,000 for the design, contract administration and construction the 3^rd section of the South Unionville Avenue extension to be funded from the Town Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve in the amount of $130,000, and Pre-DCA Reserve Account (087-2800-160) in the amount of $470,000; and further,

4) That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

No there was no new business.

29. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0, 10.12)

NOTE: The Development Services Committee did not resolve in-camera and the entire agenda was deferred to the June 22, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter:

1) Litigation or potential litigation - Appeals to OMB - Severance and Minor Variance Applications at 10 Hughson Drive and Interim Control By-law (2010-6).

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 3:06 PM.

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