A G E N D A

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2007-11-20 - 9:00 a.m.

Meeting No. 31

All Members of Council

Development Services Economic Development

Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong

Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster Transportation Issues

Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon

PART B

Report Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio 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. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor P. Workal, Heritage Planner V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design K. Kitteringham, Deputy Clerk A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Deputy Mayor J. Jones in the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

Gregory Gates, Platoon Chief, Fire & Emergency Services - 30 years

Fred Watt, Engineering Technologist/Inspector, Engineering - 25 years

Lori Caruk, Customer Service Representative, Thornhill Community Centre,

Recreation Services - 20 years

Paul Parkin, Group Leader, Operations - 20 year

Gwen Fletcher, Administrative Assistant, Recreation Services - 20 years

Susan Stiles, Program Coordinator, Angus Glen /Unionville, Recreation Services - 20 years

Clayton Williams, Geomatics Technician, Planning & Urban Design - 20 years

Daphne Ross, Supervisor, Administration Operations & Asset Management,

Operations - 15 years

Lisa Young, Aquatic Coordinator, Centennial Pool, Recreation Services - 10 years

Barb Lant, Fitness Counsellor, Thornhill Fitness Centre, Recreation Services - 10 years

Richard Kendall, Manager, Development - Central District, Planning & Urban Design - 5 years

Sandra Tam, Manager, Small Business Enterprise Centre, Economic Development - 3 years

Carrie Colangelo, Customer Service Representative, Centennial Community Centre,

Recreation Services - 3 years

Diogo Oliveira, Waterworks Supervisor, Operations - Waterworks Division - 3 years

Antonietta Rescigno, Customer Service Representative, Angus Glen Community Centre, Recreation Services - 3 years

Chris Raynor, Committee Clerk, Clerk's Department - 3 years

Shumin Gao, Compliance & Efficiency Engineer, Operations - Waterworks Division - 3 years

Akter Hossain, Modelling Engineer, Operations - Waterworks Division - 3 years

Adam Kennedy, Facility Operator III, Thornhill Community Centre,

Recreation Services - 3 years

Hossein Sharif, Development Engineer, Engineering - 3 years

Patrick Fry, Sign Maintenance, Operations - 3 years

2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 6, 2007, Part B (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held November 6, 2007, be confirmed.

CARRIED

3. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 6, 2007 TO OCTOBER 25, 2007 (10.0)

Report

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of October 6, 2007 to October 25, 2007” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

4. RIVERLANDS AVENUE EAST OF BUR OAK
IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY (5.17)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the report entitled “Riverlands Avenue East of Bur Oak Avenue in the Cornell Community”, dated November 20, 2007 be received;

And that Parts 2 to 5 inclusive and Part 10 on Plan 65R-28526 (closed portion of Riverlands Avenue) remain in the Town’s ownership to allow maintenance and operations of existing underground municipal services;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

5. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE PRE-SERVICING AGREEMENTS (5.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the report entitled “Authority to Execute Pre-Servicing Agreements”, dated November 20, 2007, be received;

And that the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Development Services be authorized to approve and adopt the form of a standard draft Pre-servicing Agreement and make changes to it from time to time;

And that the Director of Engineering be authorized to execute Pre-servicing Agreements for approved development projects, prior to the execution of development agreements, site plan control agreements or subdivision agreements pursuant to the Planning Act;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

6. HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM
(7.3 & 16.11)

Report Attachment

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

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 20th, 2007, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

7. ARYEH CONSTRUCTION
8293 AND 8303 WARDEN AVENUE
(EAST SIDE OF WARDEN AVENUE, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7)
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND REZONING TO PERMIT AN APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
(10.7) S. Heaslip, ext. 3140

Report Attachment

Staff will confirm that the District Energy subject was raised with the applicant.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the report dated November 20, 2007 titled “Preliminary Report, Aryeh Construction, 8293 and 8303 Warden Avenue (East side of Warden Avenue, south of Highway 7), applications for draft plan of subdivision and rezoning to permit an apartment development,” be received;

And that staff be authorized to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the staff report;

And that upon resolution of the issues outlined in the report, staff is directed to report back to Development Services Committee regarding scheduling a Public Meeting to consider the applications;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

8. CASTLEMORE AVENUE EXTENSION
FROM THE DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
TO THE EAST LIMIT OF CASTLEMORE AVENUE
GREENSBOROUGH SECONDARY PLAN (5.10)

Report

Staff advised a stop light would not be required for approximately 5 years at the corner of Castlemore Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway. The Committee stated that this issue will be raised at the Region of York.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the report entitled “Castlemore Avenue Extension, from the Donald Cousens Parkway to the East Limit of Castlemore Avenue in the Greensborough Secondary Plan”, dated November 20, 2007, be received;

And that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a construction agreement with Humbold Properties Limited to complete Castlemore Avenue running east from the Donald Cousens Parkway , at the developers cost, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and Town Solicitor, provided that Humbold Properties Limited provides evidence, satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, that the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment have been met;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

9. HONDA CANADA INC.
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE, A TRAINING FACILITY,
DISTRIBUTION CENTRE AND A RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT PLANT
11258 WOODBINE AVENUE
(SC.07-129149) (10.3)

Report Attachment

Jennifer Bozzo, Gagnon Law Bozzo Urban Planners Ltd., addressed Committee regarding the application from Honda Canada Inc. for site plan approval relative to the construction of a Corporate Head Office, a Training Facility, Distribution Centre, and a Research and Development Plan to be located at 11258 Woodbine Avenue. Ms. Bozzo thanked Markham staff for their assistance with the project and advised her client is in support of the staff recommendation.

Ken Brooks, HOK, gave a presentation providing an overview of the design elements of the proposed site. He emphasized that Honda wanted the facility to be clean and simple, to reflect the philosophy inherent in their products. His group has adopted a sustainable development strategy for the entire facility and is seeking Gold L.E.E.D certification for the Office component of the facility. Mr. Brooks also advised the facility will harvest natural daylight, minimize unnecessary use of glass in order to avoid heat loss, and use underfloor air distribution system, etc. He outlined the stormwater management strategy for the site, advising that stormwater will be collected and used for irrigation to support the extensive landscaping planned for the site. Mr. Brooks also reviewed the layout of the Biofilter Gallery.

Committee commended the deputants for their presentation and for the outstanding and environmentally conscious design for the Honda site. Committee posed several questions to the deputation, including considering the inclusion of a median on Honda Boulevard, building signage, future expansion capacity, and the visibility of the loading dock area. Committee also posed several questions to staff regarding access points to the facility, the status of the Woodbine By-pass.

The applicant consented to work with the Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee to conduct an accessibility audit of the proposed facility to ensure it is fully accessible. The applicant also agreed to meet with staff to further discuss the implementation of measures to lessen the potential of birds hitting facility windows and the potential of working toward L.E.E.D. Platinum certification for the facility.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the Site Plan application (SC.07-129149) submitted by Honda Canada Inc. be endorsed in principle, subject to the general and specific conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a development agreement (Town, Honda Canada Inc. and Rice Commercial Group) for the construction of Street A (Honda Blvd.) and associated infrastructure by the Rice Commercial Group, as set out in the report.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

10. PILOT PROJECT EVALUATION
OF ALTERNATIVE LOT SIZES,
SERVICING ALLOCATION AND ZONING APPROVAL
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-06017
CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CORNELL COMMUNITY
(ZA 06-135990) (5.5, 10.5, 10.7)

Report Attachment

Staff advised that they are satisfied with the outcome of this pilot project subject to the criteria noted in the report and that the project lends to diversity and affordability within the Cornell Community.

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

That the zoning application (ZA 06-135990), submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation to implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06017 (SU 06-135988) south of 16^th Avenue, east of Cornell Centre Boulevard, be approved and the draft Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted;

That single-detached lots with frontages less than 11m and depths of 25m, and all semi-detached lots with depths of 25m be considered in residential subdivisions in the Cornell Community on a limited basis, subject to appropriate measures being taken to ensure provision of appropriately sized outdoor amenity space.

That the conditions under which single-detached lots with frontages less than 11m and depths of 25m, and semi-detached lots with depths of 25m are permitted, as outlined in this report, be included in the Community Design Plan and/or Architectural Control Guidelines for the Cornell Community, as appropriate.

That servicing allocation for 124 units (422.0 population), consisting of 79 single-detached units, 14 semi-detached units and 31 townhouse units, be granted to Cornell Rouge Development Corporation subject to written confirmation from the Trustee of the Cornell Landowners Group that servicing allocation is available from the total sewer and water allocation granted to the Cornell Community by the Town and the Region;

That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation pay their proportionate share of the Hwy 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

11. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
AND HERITAGE ACT APPROVAL TO PERMIT
THE REMODELING OF THE FAÇADE
4340-4350 HWY 7. UNIONVILLE
1708250 ONTARIO INC.
(SC 07 125993) (10.6 & 16.11)

Report Attachment

Peter Wokral, Heritage Planner, provided a brief overview of the application for Site Plan approval and Heritage Act approval to permit the remodeling of the façade of the Infiniti Automobile Dealership located at 4340-4350 Highway 7 East, outlining some of the challenges involved with ensuring the proposed design reflects the guidelines established for the Heritage Conservation District.

Bob Steven, owner of the Infiniti Dealership, addressed Committee on the proposed site design. He advised that his design is a compromise and has evolved in an attempt to address Heritage requirements. Mr. Stevens showed pictures of the buildings surrounding the dealership and pointed out that they were not in keeping with the Heritage District. He indicated the stone in the base of the sign will mimic the stone pillars on the opposite side of the driveway entrance and will consider moving the pillars closer to the driveway entrance.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the application be approved in principle (including the applicant’s revised curvilinear glass wall feature) and that details of the proposed design be referred back to staff for further consideration of possible modifications to the structural and/or landscaping design elements having regard to the Heritage Conservation District guidelines.

And that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement (Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan “approved”).

CARRIED

12. TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO SET OUT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETE
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW, SUBDIVISION
AND CONSENT APPLICATIONS SUBMISSIONS, AND
CONSULTATION BY-LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
(OP.07-131262) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6 & 10.7)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the staff report entitled “Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment to Set Out the Requirements for Complete Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, Subdivision and Consent Applications Submissions, and Consultation By-Law Requirements for Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Applications”, dated November 20, 2007 be received;

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Town Initiated Official Plan (OP.07-131262) amendment (Appendix ‘A’) to add policies to the Official Plan to set out requirements for complete Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Subdivision and Consent applications;

That notice of the Public Meeting be advertised in the local papers, after the Town has received confirmation from York Region regarding their determination whether or not the proposed Official Plan is of local significance, and is exempt from Regional approval;

That By-law 2002-276, “TO IMPOSE FEES OR CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES PROVIDED OR DONE BY THE TOWN OF MARKHAM” be amended to increase the Meeting Notice Fee of $1.75 per notice to $2.25 per notice

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

13. LEED - PRESENTATION (10.0)

Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning, introduced Mr. Tom Emodi, Director, Research and Development for Young and Wright Architects, indicating he was present to provide Committee with an overview of L.E.E.D. (history, structure and associated processes) as well as an overview of the correlation between L.E.E.D. and the Markham Centre Performance Measures Document. Ms. Shuttleworth also introduced Ted Spence and Philip Ling, from the Markham Centre Advisory Committee.

Mr. Tom Emodi, Director, Research and Development for Young and Wright Architects provided a PowerPoint overview presentation on L.E.E.D. (history, structure and associated processes).

Staff agreed to circulate a copy of the presentation to the members of the Committee.

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

That the presentation from Mr. Tom Emodi, Director, Research and Development for Young and Wright Architects on the history, structure and associated processes associated with L.E.E.D. be received.

CARRIED

14. UP-DATED MARKHAM CENTRE
PERFORMANCE MEASURES (10.0)

Report Attachment

Mr. Tom Emodi, Director, Research and Development for Young and Wright Architects, provided an overview of the correlation between L.E.E.D. and the Markham Centre Performance Measures Document. He stressed the importance of keeping the Markham Centre Performance Measures Document as a “living document” that will continue to be updated and amended.

Staff agreed to look into the following issues raised by the Committee:

1) Parking areas being required to use permeable surfaces

2) Transportation – option of auto and bicycle share

3) Bird Friendly design measures for buildings

Phil Ling addressed Committee regarding the Markham Centre Performance Measures Document, indicating that the work being done on this issue in Markham is very innovative and cutting edge. He stressed the importance of not confusing L.E.E.D. and the Town’s Performance Measures Document as the later goes well beyond the scope of the L.E.E.D. system. Mr. Ling indicated he was proud to be part of this initiative and suggested the performance measures implemented for Markham Centre be used throughout the Town of Markham.

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

That the report dated November 20, 2007 titled “Up-dated Markham Centre Performance Measures” be received;

That Council endorse the revised Performance Measures Document;

That staff finalize the Performance Measures Document for distribution and use in the review of development applications within Markham Centre;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

15. CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FOR CENTURIAN DRIVE
WOODBINE AVENUE TO ALLSTATE PARKWAY (5.7)

Report Attachment A B Attachment C

This item was deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting on

November 27, 2007

16. KENNEDY ROAD FEEDERMAIN PD4 TO PD6
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.7)

Report Attachment

This item was deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting on

November 27, 2007

17. UPDATE ON OPA'S
INTEGRATED POWER SYSTEM PLAN (IPSP) (5.7)

Memo Report 1 2

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the Memorandum titled, “Update on OPA’s Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP)” be received;

That Council supports the position that efforts on Conservation Demand Management (CDM) should be given priority and emphasized within the Province’s IPSP;

That Council supports the position that a greater system planning emphasis and dependence on distributed generation and district energy technologies in communities be included within the Province’s IPSP;

That Council supports an “integrated solution” for supply to Northern York Region comprised of: Demand Reduction; New Transformer Station capacity; and Local Generation as adopted by Council on September 27, 2005 and further endorsed by Council on April 24, 2007.

That The Town of Markham is strongly opposed to a transmission contingency solution for Northern York Region and requests the OPA to expedite supply options to Northern York Region that do not include transmission solutions;

That the Development Services Committee support, the submission of this Memorandum to the Ontario Power Authority, the Ontario Energy Board, Hydro One, PowerStream, Region of York, and the Ministry of Energy, and that this support be ratified by Council at the November 27, 2007 Council meeting;

That this Memorandum be forwarded to the Honourable M. Chan, M.P.P. Markham, the Honourable P. Shurman, M.P.P. Thornhill, the Honourable Gerry Phillips, Provincial Minister of Energy, and to all Members of the Aurora-Markham Hydro One Task Force;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

18. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 19, 2007
BUILDING & PARKS COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes

On November 19, 2007, General Committee referred the matter regarding the covering for the west wall of the East Markham Community Centre and Library, including the type of material to be used and the ongoing maintenance cost implications, to the Development Services Committee meeting this date.

Steve Andrews, Director Asset Management, provided a verbal report on this matter and presented a number of photographs of the proposed covering for the west wall of the East Markham Community Centre and Library, highlighting some of the challenges associated with the use of wood materials, including ongoing maintenance costs. Alan Wolfe, Project Consultant, distributed a sample of the wood slat to members of Committee.

The Committee questioned staff on the proposed use of the materials, including the maintenance costs. Committee also questioned whether or not a compromise solution can be achieved.

Pat Durst, Chair of the Markham Library Board, addressed Committee regarding the covering for the west wall of the East Markham Community Centre and Library, indicating she is concerned about reconsidering this issue without the Library Board’s involvement. She advised the Library Board recently passed a motion to reaffirm its support for the installation of the woods slats. Ms. Durst advised the maintenance required will be every 6 - 8 years and the eventual gray patina of the wood will enhance the historic look of the building. Ms. Durst stated the Heritage Committee recommended that there be no stucco as a result, the wood slats will cover part of the stucco exterior. She advised the Grand Opening for the facility is scheduled for December 15, 2007 and it is important for the facility to be completed by this date.

Catherine Biss, Chief Executive Officer, Markham Public Libraries, addressed Committee regarding the covering for the west wall of the East Markham Community Centre and Library. She stated the consultation process on the design of the building began back in 2003 and that the Heritage Markham Committee was quite adamant about avoiding the use of non-traditional materials. Ms. Biss stated that this position has been supported in several subsequent statements and documents.

Joanne Pickering, resident of the Old Town of Markham and former Chair of the Markham Library Board, addressed Committee regarding the covering for the west wall of the East Markham Community Centre and Library, indicating the details of this project have been approved by the Library Board, the Heritage Markham Committee and other interested stakeholders. With the Grand Opening scheduled for December 15, 2007 she indicated it is imperative that the wood slats be installed as scheduled. Ms. Pickering advised the contractor is on site and the slats have been paid for. She stated the cost of a new design and plan would not be feasible and recommended finishing the building with the wood slats.

Michele Tidball, Markham resident and past Chair of the Markham Library Board, addressed Committee regarding the covering for the west wall of the East Markham Community Centre and Library, indicating she was very involved in the planning of the building design and is deeply concerned that this issue is now being re-visited at the last minute. She stated that this is a beautiful corner and needs a destinctive building that reflects the heritage character of the neighbourhood. Ms. Tidball advised the motion from the Library Board was unanimous and should be respected.

The Committee thanked all of the members of the Markham Library Board for taking the time to attend this morning’s meeting and advised their comments will be taken into consideration of this matter.

The Committee discussed the future maintenance costs with respect to the wood slats at length.

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the correspondence received from Phil Howes, Manager, Markham BIA, Dianne More, and Ignazio Natoli, expressing support for the proposed wooden slat coverings be received;

And, that the proposed wooden slat covering for the west wall of the East Markham Community Centre and Library be approved as per the original architectural plan.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

19. INTENSIFICATION TOUR (10.0)

The Committee thanked Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services and his staff for arranging the Intensification Tour.

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 12:57 p.m.