DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2012,
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Council Chamber
Meeting No. 5
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
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
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 Alan Ho Councillor Logan Kanapathi Councillor Alex Chiu Regrets Regional Councillor Gord Landon Councillor Carolina Moretti Councillor Colin Campbell |
Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services Sabrina Bordone, Planner Alan Brown, Director of Engineering Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design Liz Wimmer, Senior Environmental
Planner Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:10 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor Alan Ho assumed the Chair for
Transportation items, Nos. 11 and 12.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed
an interest with respect to Item # 7, Incoming Applications, the proposed
Telecommunications Tower by 1275095 Ontario Limited at 7 Harlech Court, by nature of a family
member owning a business in the area, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held February 21, 2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held February 21, 2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Milne
Pathway Working Group meeting held February 13, 2012, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
The Committee requested a short
presentation be given on this matter at a future Development Services Committee
meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled
“York Region, 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer
Enhancement Projects - Robinson Creek North Project” dated March 6, 2012, be received;
and,
2) That Council endorse the Robinson Creek North Restoration Project subject to the following:
i) That staff continue to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of York to finalize the design for the channel restoration and the multi-use pathway, to the satisfaction of the Town; and,
ii) That the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor be authorized to execute an agreement with the TRCA and the Region of York, for the works to be done on the Town owned lands at no expense to the Town, 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 Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT”, Genthorn Developments Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to add restaurants, commercial schools and private schools to the list of permitted uses at 5 Hillcroft Drive, dated March 6, 2012, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Genthorn Developments Inc. to add restaurants, commercial schools and private schools to the list of permitted uses at 5 Hillcroft Drive; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
The Ward Councillor summarized
the public consultation and the efforts of the Unionville Subcommittee Working
Group to resolve issues of concern.
Staff clarified the approval
authority jurisdictions of the Region and the Province, and the possible
requirement for an Official Plan Amendment. Discussions included the scale and
massing of the proposal with respect to Special Policy Area policies,
intensification policies, and Heritage guidelines. Mediation and appeal options
were also discussed.
The Committee strongly supported
mediation with the applicant at the Town level, prior to the OMB process. Some
members of the Working Group were in attendance and were acknowledged by the
Committee.
The Committee recessed
in-camera.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
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, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
That the Development Services Committee rise from in-camera session (9:55 AM).
CARRIED
The Committee advised that it had received the Town Solicitor’s opinion and
discussed strategies regarding this matter. It was emphasised that the Town
prefers to mediate with the applicant, Tribute (Unionville) Limited, at the
Town level.
Moved by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
1)
That the report titled “Status Update Report, Tribute (Unionville)
Limited, Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use
commercial-residential building at 20 Fred Varley Drive, File No. ZA 11 113101”
be received; and
2)
That Council direct the Town Solicitor and Staff to request mediation at
the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB); and further
3)
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed
an interest with respect to Item # 7, Incoming Applications, the proposed Telecommunications Tower by 1275095 Ontario Limited at 7 Harlech
Court, by nature of a family member owning a business in the area, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
The Committee noted the
following matters:
2218942 Ontario Ltd., 9225 9th
Line: Staff were directed to ensure the development occurs in compliance with
the proposal presented to the Committee previously. The Deputy Mayor requested
a copy of the site plan application.
Balwinder and Ravinder Khanna,
23 Princess Street: The Committee discussed the concerns of the residents.
Staff advised that the applicant has revised the plans, however it will still
require a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment.
York Catholic District School
Board, 840 Bur Oak:
-
Ward 2 is incorrect.
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Site plan application number SC 11 129769 is duplicated with 1275095
Ontario Limited.
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Expansion of 15 additional parking spaces should take the traffic plan
and ingress/egress into consideration.
Hans Naffaa, 12 Buttonville
Crescent: Ward 2 is incorrect.
1275095 Ontario Limited, 7
Harlech Court: This matter is subject to the Committee approval route.
Mike Moffat, 7 Sabiston Drive:
Staff were directed to ensure drainage issues with the neighbouring property
are resolved.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan
Ho
1) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications for the period of “October 2, 2011 to January
13, 2012” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the approval
route outlined in the report; and,
2) 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 Logan Kanapathi
1) That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of Dwelling, 23 Princess St. and 59 Rouge St., Markham Village Heritage Conservation District” dated March 9, 2012, be received; and,
2) That Council has no objection to the demolition of the dwellings at 23 Princess St. and 59 Rouge St. subject to the following conditions:
a) The applicant to advertise in the local newspaper the availability of the dwellings for relocation and/or salvage of materials to promote diversion of materials from landfill;
b) The applicant or future owner obtain Site Plan Approval for a new dwelling which complies with the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan prior to the issuance of a demolition permit;
c) The applicant or future owner work with staff to retain mature trees on the property; 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 Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Tributary #5
Improvements – Funding” be received; and,
2) That the budget for the Capital Account #70-5350-11416-005 be increased by $932,324.84 inclusive of HST to be funded from the Townwide Hard Development Charges Reserve for the following items:
a. Associated cost of Tributary #5 Improvements, at 16 Main Street in the amount of $832,324.84 inclusive of HST;
b. Additional contingency allowance for this project of $100,000.00 (from $63,893.82 to $163,893.82) inclusive of HST; and,
3) That upon completion of the Tributary #5 Improvements, any unused funding be transferred back to the Townwide Hard Development Charge Reserve; and further,
4) 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 introduction to this matter, advising that the
staff recommendation reflects Heritage Markham’s preference that the building
be sited at the original location, to maintain the streetscape.
Nicholas Lisi, the applicant,
displayed photographs illustrating the proximity of the sidewalk and light
standard, and requested approval to move the building back three feet.
The Committee discussed the
policies of the Unionville Heritage Conservation Plan, and reviewed the setbacks
of adjacent houses.
Moved: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
1) That the staff report entitled “Proposed Relocation of the Heritage Dwelling, 23 Victoria Avenue, Unionville”, dated March 6, 2012, be received; and,
2) That Council supports the construction of a new foundation under the heritage portions of the existing house, a maximum of three feet back from its original location, provided that:
· The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority provides written confirmation that permitting a new foundation would not require the existing finished first floor height to be raised more than 6 inches from its current elevation;
· The new foundation will have a 4-6 inch rebate designed to permit a veneer of granite fieldstone laid in a traditional rubble pattern utilizing the stones of the existing foundation;
·
The existing house is temporarily
moved and relocated back onto the new foundation as a complete and original
structural entity, including all the existing structural members such as the
floor joists, floor, wall studs and roof rafters;
· A Heritage Letter of Credit of $10,000 (in addition to the standard Site Plan Approval financial security) is secured as a condition of approval to be released when the dwelling is successfully placed on its new foundation after the temporary relocation procedure; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) THAT the staff report entitled, “Markham Road from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive Municipal Servicing” be received; and,
2) THAT the existing 300mm diameter sanitary sewer on the East side of Markham Road from north of Edward Jeffrey’s Avenue northward to approximately 160m south of Major Mackenzie Drive be upgraded with a new larger diameter sanitary sewer (450mm and 525mm) to accommodate future development within the area; and,
3) THAT a new 2012 Engineering Department capital project be created for the proposed upgrade of the existing sanitary sewer on Markham Road, from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive, and Bur Oak Avenue, in the amounts of $900,000.00, inclusive of HST, to accommodate future development, to be funded the from Town Wide Hard (TWH) DC reserve, with subsequent recoveries from the future Area Specific Development Charge (ASDC) reserve, and $100,000.00, for the non-growth portion, inclusive of HST to be funded from the Non-DC Growth Reserve Fund; and,
4) THAT the Development Charges Background Study scheduled to be completed by the spring/summer of 2013, include an Area Specific Development Charge (ASDC) which shall include the sanitary sewer upgrade; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, gave a brief overview of the purpose and location of the project.
The Committee discussed the source of the water flow, options for relocation, and the Town’s Small Streams Policy. It was suggested that the creek be named. Staff and interested Committee members will discus this further, and it will be addressed when staff report back on this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) THAT the report entitled “Award of Proposal
221-R-11-Consulting Services for the Tributary #5 Environmental Assessment
Study”, be received; and,
2) THAT the contract for Tender 221-R-11-Consulting Services
for the “Tributary #5 Environmental Assessment Study” be awarded to the highest
ranked, second lowest priced, bidder, URS Canada Inc., in the amount of
$93,016.78 inclusive of HST; and,
3) THAT that a separate purchase order in the amount of $
15,000.00 inclusive of HST be issued for contingency to cover any additional
consultation costs 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,
4) THAT the Engineering Department Project Management fee in
the amount of $12,962.01 inclusive of HST be funded from the Markham Centre
Mobility Hub Account as detailed in this report; and,
5) THAT a new Engineering Department 2012 Capital Budget be
created for this study in the amount of
$120,978.79 inclusive of HST to be funded from the Town Wide Development
Charges; and,
6) THAT the enhancements to the tributary arising from the
Environmental Assessment study be included in the future Development Charge
Bylaw Update; and further,
7) THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 10:40 AM.
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