DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 2013,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
Meeting No. 17
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
Attendance
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Mayor Frank Scarpitti Deputy Mayor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Jim Jones Regional Councillor Joe Li Councillor Valerie Burke Councillor Howard Shore Councillor Don Hamilton Councillor Carolina Moretti Councillor Colin Campbell Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Logan Kanapathi Councillor Alex Chiu Regrets Regional Councillor Gord Landon |
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services Murray Boyce, Senior Policy
Coordinator Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor Lilli Duoba, Manager, Natural
Heritage Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design Gary Sellars, Senior Planner Elizabeth Silva-Stewart, Senior
Planner Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
and Research Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator |
The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:07 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an
interest with respect to Item No. 7 regarding the Revised Draft Official Plan,
pertaining to Thornhill Revitalization only, by nature of a family owned
business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part in the discussion of, or
vote on the question of the approval of issues relating to Thornhill
Revitalization.
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held November 5, 2013, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated November 19, 2013, entitled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Arthur Wagg House, 10539 Kennedy Road” be received; and,
2) That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Arthur Wagg House – 10539 Kennedy Road, be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
3) That the Clerk’s Department
be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate
as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
4) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
5) That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and,
6) That the application to demolish the Arthur Wagg House be denied; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated November 19, 2013, entitled “Preliminary Report, Cornell Rouge Development Corp., Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to delete the requirement for retail uses on the ground floor, 474 Whites Hill Avenue and 498 Cornell Rouge Blvd, File Number ZA.13-126059 and OP.13-134065”, be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed By-law Amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated November 5, 2013, entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Kylemore Communities (West Village) Ltd., 9 and 15 Stollery Pond Crescent, Angus Glen West Village, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit Phase 2 of a residential apartment condominium development, File No.: ZA/SC 12 109301”, be received; and,
2) That the application submitted by Kylemore Communities (West Village) Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix “A”, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
3) That the application submitted by Kylemore Communities (West Village) Ltd. for site plan approval be endorsed in principle for Phase 2, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix “B”; and,
4) That site plan approval for Phase 2 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 or designate has signed the plans; and,
5) 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,
6) That
servicing allocation for a population of 127.12 persons (56 apartment units) be
granted to Kylemore Communities for Phase 2 from the City of Markham
2013 Servicing Allocation distribution; and,
7) That
the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
8) That
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services gave a brief overview of the Heritage Easement incentive
program.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Heritage
Easement Agreements with the property owners identified on Schedule “A” attached to the report dated November 19,
2013, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form
satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
2) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services, gave an explanation of the proposed infill development that
is consistent with adjacent development. The site plan will be reviewed by
Development Services Committee
at a future meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the report dated November 19, 2013, entitled “Recommendation Report, Digram Developments Inc., Major MacKenzie Drive East, Part of Lot 20, Concession 8, Draft Plan of Subdivision and revised Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a 76 unit Common Element Condominium Townhouse Development, File Nos.: SU 12 113735 and ZA 12 113735”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 11, 2013, regarding the applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment be received; and,
3) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-12011 submitted by Digram Developments Inc. be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
4) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,
5) That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, an additional Public Meeting not be held regarding the future minor land exchanges between Digram Developments and the owner of the adjoining lands to the east (Primont Homes); and,
6) That the revised application submitted by Digram Developments Inc. 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,
7) That 2011/2012 servicing allocation for 76 townhouse units (214.32 population) be granted to Digram Developments Inc. for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-12011 in accordance with the June 26, 2012 Servicing allocation Update Report; and,
8) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
9) That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development; and,
10) That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-12011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report Appendix
B Appendix
C Appendix
C - Correspondence Appendix
D
Note: See the following links for Appendix 'A' - Revised
Draft Official Plan
(November 2013).
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Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an
interest with respect to the Revised Draft Official Plan, pertaining to Thornhill
Revitalization only, by nature of a family owned business in the Thornhill
area, and did not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of
the approval of issues relating to Thornhill Revitalization.
The Committee received
correspondence submitted since April, 2013, referred to in Appendix C of the staff
report.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services, summarized that a presentation had been made at the Development Services
Committee meeting of November 5, 2013, and the Draft Official Plan has now been
revised and will be released to the public for further input. The Revised Draft
Official Plan will be presented to the Committee on December 3, 2013 for a
recommendation for adoption.
The Commissioner noted that this project is a milestone for Planning staff and the Development Services Committee, and he thanked Council members for their strategic leadership and support on the project. The Commissioner also thanked project leader Marg Wouters and the Policy team - Tim Lambe, Murray Boyce, Lilli Duoba, Teema Kanji, Elizabeth Silva-Stewart, Liz Wimmer, Ruth Rendon, as well as Brian Lee - and acknowledged the assistance of the District Managers.
John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis, and Allan Rubin, representing Markham Airport, made a deputation in support of recognizing the existence and potential expansion of Markham Airport, in the Plan. Mr. Allan provided a written submission. Staff advised that the Federal government has jurisdiction in this regard and that the municipality can only acknowledge the airport. The Committee received the deputation.
Catherine Lyons of Goodmans,
on behalf of the Kennedy McCowan Landowners Group,
suggested that 60 acres of
their land has been incorrectly identified as Natural Heritage System in the Provincial
Greenbelt Plan. Ms. Lyons requested Appendix B and Map 5 of the Markham
Official Plan be amended with respect to the green belt and natural heritage
system boundaries. Staff responded that the OP conforms to the Provincial
Greenbelt Plan. The Province will be embarking on a Greenbelt Plan review in
2015, and staff suggested the requested modifications can be considered at that
time. Alternatively, written confirmation from the Ministry of Natural
Resources and TRCA acknowledging a mapping error and agreeing to any mapping
changes, would allow staff to move forward on this issue. The Committee
received the deputation and referred this matter to staff.
Matthew Cory of Malone Given
Parsons Ltd., representing Dorsay (Residential) Developments Inc., owners of 1.045
ha of land east and west of Circa Drive, north of Highway 7, requested a Mixed
Use High Rise designation and requested deferral of these lands in the draft
Official Plan. The Committee discussed building heights and uses, and the
previous settlement regarding uses in this block, including office use. The
Committee received the deputation and referred this matter to staff.
John Genest of Malone Given Parsons,
representing Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., discussed the comprehensive development of the
block at Copper Creek Drive and
Don Cousens Parkway as
a gateway and mobility hub, and requested more flexible policies to allow
development of the subject westerly parcel. The Committee received the
deputation and referred this matter to staff.
Staff responded to questions
from the Committee regarding the Rouge National Urban Park environmental
systems and stormwater management; the urban forest system; protection of
heritage resources; growing the greenbelt and designation of green space; and
the Canac site in the Thornhill Revitalization area.
The Committee expressed
appreciation to staff for their hard work on the new Official Plan.
The Committee consented to an
in-camera session.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter:
(1) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding the draft official plan
[Section 239 (2) (f)]
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
That the Development Services Committee rise from in-camera at 11:20 A.M.
CARRIED
The Committee consented to
separate the Thornhill Revitalization area from the Revised Draft Official Plan
for voting purposes.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That all aspects of the Revised
Draft Official Plan relating to the Thornhill Revitalization area, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
2) That deputation by John Mascarin and Allan Rubin representing Markham Airport regarding the Revised Draft Official
Plan, be received; and,
3) That the deputations by Catherine Lyons of Goodmans on
behalf of the Kennedy McCowan Landowners Group; and by Matthew Cory, Malone
Given Parsons Ltd., representing Dorsay (Residential) Developments Inc.; and by
John Genest, representing the Box Grove Developments Inc., be received and referred
to staff; and,
4) That written submissions by Deborah Alexander, Weston
Consulting, representing AAA Safe Private Storage Inc.; Matthew Cory, Malone
Given Parsons Ltd., representing Dorsay (Residential) Developments Inc.; Allan
Rubin representing the Markham Airport; and written submissions received since
April, 2013, referred to in Appendix C of the staff report, regarding the
Revised Draft Official Plan, be received; and,
5) That the report entitled “Revised Draft Official Plan –
Public Release and Adoption” dated November 19, 2013, be received; and,
6) That the Revised Draft Official Plan dated November, 2013,
attached under separate cover as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, be adopted as
Markham’s new Official Plan; and,
7) That
the Revised Draft Official Plan dated November, 2013, attached under separate
cover as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, be released to the public for final
review, and that recommendation 6) above
regarding adoption of the new Official Plan be considered at the
Development Services Committee meeting on December 3, 2013; and further,
8) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Niomie Massey, representing the Cornell Rouge Development Corp. made a deputation and referred to correspondence submitted. Ms. Massey identified the ownership of three blocks owned by Flato Development Inc., the Region of York, and Cornell Rouge Development Corp., at the northwest corner of Donald Cousens Parkway and Highway 7 in Cornell and requested the same deferral granted to the Flato lands be extended to the Cornell Rouge lands, to allow for comprehensive development. Staff and the Committee indicted support pending receipt of applications.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1)
That the
deputation, and correspondence dated November 11, 2013, by Niomie
Massey, Project Manager, Cornell Rouge Development Corp. regarding a request for the conversion of employment lands, be
received; and,
2) That
upon receipt of an official plan amendment application, staff be directed to
process the employment land conversion application by Cornell Rouge Development
Corp. and that the employment land designation be deferred in the new Official
Plan; and further,
3) That
the employment conversion criteria established by Development Services
Committee on October 22, 2013 be applied in the review of this application.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:25 AM.
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