DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2012,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
Meeting No. 22
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 A & B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
|
Mayor Frank Scarpitti Deputy Mayor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Jim Jones Regional Councillor Gord Landon 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 |
Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services Ron Blake, Manager, West District Alan Brown, Director of Engineering Geoff Day, Senior Planner Dennis Flaherty, Director
Communications and Community Relations Stephen Huycke, Acting City Clerk Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District Joel Lustig, Treasurer Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design Lisa Riegel, Assistant City
Solicitor Gary Sellars, Senior Planner Sepideh Majdi, Senior Development
Engineer Don Taylor, Manager, Executive
Operations Andrea Wilson-Peebles, Assistant
City Solicitor Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator |
The Development
Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:08 a.m. in the Council Chamber
with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. The Committee recessed from 2:20 to 2:57 p.m.
Councillor Howard Shore introduced New Business for the in-camera session under Section 239 (b) of the Municipal Act, relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item #10, the Report on Incoming Planning Applications with respect to 26 Colbourne Street, by nature of owning the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item
#11, the Thornhill Innovation Centre, by nature of family members owning a business in
the area, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held
October 9, 2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meeting held October 10, 2012, be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held May 16, 2012 and
June 20, 2012, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Plans of Subdivision” Registered Plan Numbers 65R-30174 Parts 3 to 8, 65M-4065, 65M-3755, 65M-3756, 65M-3680, 65R-25070 Parts 1to14, 65M-3687, 65R-25717 Parts 1 & 2, 65R-20419 Part 2, 65R-30859 Part 2, 65R-30701 Part 3, 65R-30858 Part 7, 9 & 10, 65M-3840, 65R-27775 Part 6, 65R-27811 Part 1, 65M-4013, 65M-4216, 65R-19766 Part 2, 65R-30752 Parts 2, 4, 5, 7, & 14, 65M-4096, 65M-4054, 65M-4050, 65M-4026, 65M-3530, 65M-3740, 65M-3741, 65M-3928, 65M-4012, 65M-4074, 65M-3977 and 65M-3978 be received; and,
2) That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-30174 Parts 3 to 8, 65M-4065, 65M-3755, 65M-3756, 65M-3680, 65R-25070 Parts 1to14, 65M-3687, 65R-25717 Parts 1 & 2, 65R-20419 Part 2, 65R-30859 Part 2, 65R-30701 Part 3, 65R-30858 Part 7, 9 & 10, 65M-3840, 65R-27775 Part 6, 65R-27811 Part 1, 65M-4013, 65M-4216, 65R-19766 Part 2, 65R-30752 Parts 2, 4, 5, 7, & 14, 65M-4096, 65M-4054, 65M-4050, 65M-4026, 65M-3530, 65M-3740, 65M-3741, 65M-3928, 65M-4012, 65M-4074, 65M-3977 and 65M-3978 be Accepted for Maintenance; and,
3) That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the City of Markham; and,
4) That the Community Services Commission accepts the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the subdivisions as part of the City’s system; and,
5) That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence August 1, 2012; and,
6) That acceptance of the subdivisions to be taken into consideration in future operation budgets; and,
7) That the by-law to amend schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law
#106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved;
and,
8) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law
#105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets
indicated, be approved; and,
9) That the by-law to amend schedule ‘F’ of the speed by-law
#105-71, by including a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour for the streets
indicated, be approved; and,
10) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be approved; and,
11) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed; and further,
12) 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, Krashnik Investments Ltd., 9833 and 9855 Highway 48, Rezoning and site plan applications to permit commercial and retail uses and to add a new building, File Nos: ZA 06 128721 & SC 12 122162”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the rezoning applications (ZA 06 128721) submitted by Krashnik Investments Ltd.; 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 dated October 23, 2012, entitled “Preliminary Report, Forest Hill Homes (Cornell Rouge) Ltd., Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications to permit Medium Density housing and Open Space, South of Rustle Woods Ave., west of Cornell Rouge Blvd., File Numbers: ZA.12-111705 and SC.12-111705,” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Upper Unionville Inc., Future Development Block 992, Plan 19TM – 10003, Northeast corner of 16th Avenue and Kennedy Road, Applications for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, File No.: SU 12 110185, dated October 23, 2012”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Upper Unionville Inc. for Official Plan/Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, for lands at the northeast corner of 16th Avenue and Kennedy Road: 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 “Preliminary Report, Upper Unionville Inc., School Block 593 and Lots 259 to 264, inclusive, Plan 65M- 4325, North of Wilfred Murison Avenue, west of The Bridle Walk, Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval, File No.: SU 10 118874, dated October 23, 2012”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Upper Unionville Inc. for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval, for lands north of Wilfred Murison Avenue, west of The Bridle Walk; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
The Committee noted outstanding issues to be addressed.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated October 23, 2012, titled, “Information Report: Application for Official Plan Amendment and New Secondary Plan for the Buttonville Airport Redevelopment Proposal, 2833 16th Avenue, CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15 (OP 11 115381)”, be received.
CARRIED
T. Roberge, ext. 2142
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item
#10, the Report on Incoming Planning Applications with respect to 26 Colbourne
Street, by nature
of owning the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Staff confirmed that approval of the Ruland site plan would not be delegated to staff.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That Committee receive
the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of
"July 14, 2012 to September 1, 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
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item
#11, the Thornhill Innovation Centre, by nature of family members owning a business in
the area, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of this matter.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this matter. Nick McDonald of Meridian Planning Consultants Inc., was in attendance.
Ron Blake, Manager, West District, gave a brief overview of the Thornhill Revitalization Study and the concerns identified by the Working Group relating to: development of the former Canac Kitchens site; auto body shops; and improving the aesthetics of the neighbourhood. The consultants’ recommendations were briefly outlined. The objective is to address land use compatibilities within an overall framework of employment use in the area. A Public Meeting will be held in the next few months.
Councillor Howard Shore presented the Thornlea Revitalization Study Report of the Working Group dated October 23, 2012. Councillor Shore noted the efforts of the Working Group and thanked the community and staff.
The Committee discussed transit improvements with Metrolinx and the former Canac Kitchen site, and requested notification of non-statutory as well as statutory community meetings.
Alena Gotz, representing the Aileen-Willowbrook Ratepayers Association
spoke in support of the Work Group Report and in opposition to the staff report
with respect to health concerns from industrial uses and autobody shops. The
Committee clarified that further community consultation will occur prior to any
decision being made by Council.
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That the
deputation by Alena Gotz, representing the Aileen-Willowbrook Ratepayers
Association, with comments regarding the Thornhill Innovation Centre (City of
Markham) (formerly: Thornhill Area Revitalization Study) be received; and,
2) That the report entitled: “Recommendation Report: Land Use Planning Report: The Thornhill Innovation Centre (City of Markham) (formerly: Thornhill Area Revitalization Study) File PR 11 127722” and the Thornlea Revitalization Study Report of the Working Group dated October 23, 2012, be received; and,
3) That a public information meeting be scheduled, to present the recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report: The Thornhill Innovation Centre (City of Markham); 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 introduced this matter, providing a brief background of the proposal.
Eldon Theodore of MHBC Planning Limited, introduced the proponents and consultants in attendance, and gave a brief overview presentation. Mr. Theodore advised that since the May, 2012 Public Meeting, numerous meetings with staff and the public have been held to address the issues, and he expressed appreciation to staff for their hard work and assistance.
Lance Gao, adjacent property owner, made a deputation to discuss the potential development of his property in conjunction with the subject property. The Committee received correspondence from Mr. Gao’s solicitor, Goodmans, in this regard. Staff clarified identification of the subject lands with respect to the solicitor’s letter.
Pat Dimilta spoke in support of the application and discussed the Miller Avenue extension. Mr. Dimilta suggested a comprehensive development plan for the area would be beneficial. Staff advised of the status of the Environmental Assessment Study for the Miller Avenue Extension, anticipated to be completed, and the final alignment determined, in 2013.
The Committee requested a review of emergency measures. Mr. Theodore and the project architect responded, outlining Ontario Building Code standards and the safety and emergency measures incorporated into the plan.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1)
That the correspondence
from Goodmans, representing 2163321 Ontario Inc. with comments regarding the
proposal by Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong Foundation, be
received; and,
2)
That the
deputations by Lance Gao and Pat Dimilta with comments regarding the proposal
by Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong Foundation, be received;
and,
3) That the staff report
titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong
Foundation, Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit a change in the height and density permissions and performance standards
for four seniors’ buildings at 31, 67 & 73 old Kennedy Road and 4550 &
4576 Steeles Avenue”, be received; and,
4) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on May 22, 2012 with respect to the proposed amendments to
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law be received; and,
5) That the application
submitted by Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong Foundation to
amend the Official Plan, be approved, and the draft Official Plan amendment
attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
6) That the application
submitted by Milliken Development Corporation to amend the 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 further,
7) 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 overview of the private site plan application
on behalf of the land owner, the Remington Group. Staff are recommending DSC
endorse the application and impose numerous conditions to ensure all
requirements of the City and agencies are met, and there are still many issues
to be addressed before the overall project proceeds. The Site Plan Agreement,
final Site Plan Approval and Hold removal will not occur until Council is
satisfied with the funding model and all conditions are met. Although public
consultation is not required for site plans, many public consultation opportunities
are being provided, including a Public Information Meeting on October 24
regarding the site plan.
The development consists of two approval steams: the site plan is being processed in the usual manner, and the funding model is a separate issue and will be dealt with separately.
The Committee considered the sequence of the report and the Public Information Meeting, and agreed to proceed with the presentations relating to the application at this time, and to defer the report to the next Development Services Committee on November 6, 2012.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the
presentations and Recommendation Report
titled “Application for Site Plan Control Approval, GTA Centre L.P. on behalf
of The Remington Group” be deferred for two weeks.
LOST
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That the presentations
and deputations regarding the Application for Site Plan Control Approval, GTA
Centre L.P. on behalf of The Remington Group be heard at this time.
CARRIED
The Committee questioned potential liabilities if the application is not approved, with respect to the expenditures of the applicant. Staff advised that it is any applicants’ prerogative, and there are normal appeal risks.
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central District, gave a presentation of the Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre complex within the context of Markham Centre, and responded to questions regarding the road network and the linear park. Mr. Kendall confirmed that road and transit infrastructure improvements are not required because of the arena, rather they are required for the overall Markham Centre plan.
Randy Peddigrew of the Remington Group and consultants were in attendance to give presentations.
Sheldon Levitt, Quadrangle Architects, delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Design Master Plan in Markham Centre and how the Markham Sports, Entertainment & Cultural Centre integrates within the plan. Mr. Levitt reviewed the evolution of the community over the past few years and the unique opportunity of the proposed arena to create a Downtown Markham and gain the transit and benefits of a high density community. The presentation included the transit hub, MSECC site, and the various components of Markham Centre.
The position of the building on the site, the alignment of Enterprise Boulevard, and the grade separation over the GO tracks, were discussed. Mr. Levitt and City staff agreed to meet with Regional Councillor Jim Jones and representatives of Adamson Architects to review the details.
Greg Alexander of BBB Architects, considers the MSECC as a landmark destination point and an anchor for Downtown Markham. Mr. Alexander’s presentation highlighted FLAP & LEED sustainability features, architectural features, and details such as entrances, streetscapes, loading bays, floor plan levels, elevation views, opening day and future grading, road, and parking plans.
The Committee discussed the grade differential and overpass details; draping options for smaller venues; slope of the ceiling; amenities relating to community use; accessibility issues including the depiction of disabled persons in renderings and additional women’s washroom facilities; the possibility of using the European automatic waste collection system; discouraging festival lighting as a FLAP measure; three-stream waste management; and making the venue attractive for event promoters. Mr. Alexander confirmed that Markham District Energy services will be used.
Sharon Sterling of Genivar gave a presentation providing transportation
and parking overview.
Ms. Sterling advised that joint parking with Metrolinx is being arranged and other options for supplementary parking have been added. The presentation outlined the Opening Day summary requirements for roadways, transit, parking facilities, pedestrian and cycling facilities, and traffic management plan. Discussions included the modal split and the base required parking that will accommodate maximum capacity events.
Ms. Sterling reviewed the current and future ramps from Highway 407 to Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road, measures to manage queuing space, minimize disruption to existing traffic, and strategically locating parking lots for minimal traffic congestion and ease of access. Discussions included paid parking options, signage to direct people to available parking, a walkway from the south parking lot to the arena, a potential Parking Authority, negotiating special transit fares, and train and bus parking locations.
Three parking demand options were reviewed for: high transit levels (56%) 4,400 spaces; medium (40%) 6,000 spaces; and low (23%) 7,500 spaces. More than 7500 spaces are available in the immediate area. The Committee considered that a higher ratio of parking spaces may be needed.
The Committee
recessed from 2:20 p.m. to 2:57 p.m.
Annette Cacorovski questioned the number of event busses and transit that would be required to service events. It was suggested the Genivar consultant could respond at the Public Meeting.
Donna Bush questioned the liability of costs incurred by the applicant to date, and enquired regarding the total cost to the City to date for studies and other costs. In response to a question regarding the shuttle bus system, staff confirmed that such operations are legal.
Karen Rea had several questions that were addressed by staff or will be directed to the consultants at the Public Meeting, relating to: getting to your car if have to leave early or arrive late when using the shuttle service; responsibility for ramp improvement costs and the roads directly associated with arena; updating the secondary plan; potential of a casino; and the priority of establishing a financial agreement before the applicant incurs the expense of site plan approval.
Lawrence Pullen, a member of the Seton Group, provided comments regarding private enterprise supported by taxpayers and also commented on gridlock, creating good jobs, the lack of starter homes in Markham, and that the arena viability is dependent on obtaining an NHL team.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the deputations by Annette Cacorovski, Donna Bush, Karen Rea and Lawrence Pullen with comments regarding the Application for Site Plan Control Approval, GTA Centre L.P. on behalf of The Remington Group, be received; and
2) That the Recommendation Report titled “Application for Site
Plan Control Approval, GTA Centre L.P. on behalf of The Remington Group” be deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
That the communication received from Mike Gannon dated October 19, 2012, providing comments regarding the Application for Site Plan Control Approval, Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
This matter was referred from the October 22, 2012 General Committee meeting.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the Memo regarding release of reports regarding
the GTA (Markham) Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre, be referred
in-camera.
CARRIED
Councillor Howard Shore introduced New Business for the in-camera session under Section 239 (b) of the Municipal Act, relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) (b) 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.
2) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
3) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the Development Services Committee rise from in-camera session (4:38 p.m.) and report out.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That staff be authorized
to place the following motion on a Council agenda for consideration:
2) That Council Members be
granted access to the confidential consultants’ reports for the Markham Sports,
Entertainment and Cultural Centre, through the Legal Department, under
controlled circumstances in accordance with the City Solicitors’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Alternate formats for this document are available upon request.