Development Services Committee Minutes
February 25, 2014,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
Meeting No. 4
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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Regional Councillor Jim Jones Regional Councillor Gord Landon Regional Councillor Joe Li Councillor Valerie Burke Councillor Howard Shore Councillor Don Hamilton Councillor Colin Campbell Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Logan Kanapathi Councillor Alex Chiu Regrets Mayor Frank Scarpitti Deputy Mayor Jack Heath Councillor Carolina Moretti |
Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services Alan Brown, Director of Engineering Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and
Open Space Development Biju Karumanchery, Senior
Development Manager Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design David Pearce, Manager, Real Property Gary Sellars, Senior Planner Tom Villella, Senior Project
Coordinator Andrea Wilson-Peebles,
Assistant City Solicitor Liz Wimmer, Senior Planner, Urban
Design Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.
The Committee recessed from
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm.
The Committee welcomed students and teachers from Lincoln Alexander Public School.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an
interest with respect to Item No. 4 regarding the Thornhill Revitalization
Working Group Minutes, 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 this matter.
A staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Update
on the Review of Parkland
Dedication By-Law, Policies and Practices – Final Recommendations, PR 11 126647” was presented
as Item #8 on this agenda.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, introduced this item. Tom Villella, Senior Project Coordinator, gave an overview of the project background and timelines, and a brief summary of the proposal. Mr. Villella thanked Markham staff, the consultants, and stakeholders that have participated in the review.
Ron Palmer, The Planning Partnership, gave a presentation entitled
"Update on the Review of Parkland Dedication By-law, Policies and
Practices”, explaining the purpose of the study and providing background
information. The presentation included the intensification area map from the new
Official Plan and a detailed review of the proposed calculations. A comparison
of the June 2013 proposal and the current proposal was provided, with respect
to the density of development (FSI) and land value differential. In summary,
the proposal promotes intensified development, is a fair and reasonable
response to issues raised by the development industry balanced with the public
interest, and it is appropriate, equitable, consistent, and aligns with Markham’s
Greenprint Plan.
Mr. Palmer and staff responded to questions from the Committee with respect to encouraging higher density, availability of rural land for parkland purposes, providing parkland within the urban centers in high-density areas, land banking/acquisition strategies, adjusting for increased land values, the cash-in-lieu reserve balance, Markham Centre park sites, and developers’ preference to pay cash-in-lieu instead of providing land.
Tom Han, representing the South Unionville Residents Forum (SURF), gave a presentation to discuss concerns for high parkland costs and incentives for high density development. Mr. Han compared Markham’s CIL rates to the GTA and suggested alternate uses of CIL funds to benefit home owners. Mr. Han referred to the policies of the Markham Integrated Leisure Master Plan and requested that park lands be located within the subject developments for the benefit of the residents.
Karen Rea discussed the calculation, floor premiums, and the low cost of Markham Centre lands bought by developers many years ago, suggesting a two-layered calculation based on recent and older land purchases.
Staff noted the proposed calculations are for high-density development, and that the City will continue to collect the maximum amount for low density development.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the deputations by Tom Han, representing the South Unionville Residents Forum (SURF), and Karen Rea, regarding the Review of Parkland Dedication By-law, Policies and Practices, be received; and,
2) That the presentation provided by Mr. Ron Palmer, The Planning Partnership entitled "Update on the Review of Parkland Dedication By-law, Policies and Practices" be received.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held February 4, 2014, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held February 4, 2014, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with
respect to Item No. 4 regarding the Thornhill Revitalization Working Group
Minutes, 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
this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the Thornhill Area Revitalization Working Group meeting held on
January 21, 2014, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held February 12, 2014, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
On February 4, 2014, Development Services Committee deferred the Plan B
Homes application to provide staff and the Ward Councillor the opportunity to
meet with the 14th Avenue property owners in Box Grove to discuss
sanitary sewer servicing of their lots. A memorandum was provided dated February 25,
2014 from the Director of Engineering.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided a brief review of the subdivision proposal and noted issues relating to servicing.
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, summarized the progress regarding the 14th Avenue Sanitary Servicing and discussed the concerns of the residents, the developer’s offer to design the services for the residences, potential cost of connecting the residences, and cost recovery from the adjacent land developer for servicing section C to D. Staff will continue to work with the residents regarding the opportunity to connect, and will report back to the Committee in June.
Angelica Gutierrez, representing the Box Grove Community Association, requested sewers to be built at little or no cost to the limited number of residents on 14th Avenue from the Box Grove By-pass west to 9th Line. Ms. Gutierrez discussed compensation to the owners for the inconvenience of the construction by being included in the services that will be built. Ms. Gutierrez stated concerns for the lot sizes for Plan B Homes, the extension of Barter St., the added noise, pollution, and traffic congestion, and the development of lands to the east of the subject lands.
Amber Burke made a deputation to encourage the connection of the residences to the services, and objected to the impacts from the extension of Barter St., intensification, and increased traffic.
Trish Vrotsos, on behalf of her parents, Vangy and Paul Vrotsos, objected to the proposed lot size of Plan B Homes which will set a precedent, the potential impact on the heritage properties on 14th Avenue, and increased traffic, noise and construction. Ms. Vrotsos, referred to Markham’s strategic planning priorities and recommended that the City consult with other levels of government and the developer to provide the necessary infrastructure to the residents of 14th Avenue.
Nadia Zuccaro, EMC Group Limited, representing Plan B Homes, displayed a lotting plan and elevations, and provided details of the proposed development. Regional driveway and road widening policies were discussed.
The Committee and staff discussed local improvements and past efforts to service houses on private septic systems, development policies for hamlets, protection of heritage interests, potential severances for surrounding properties, storm water management, and preservation of green space. The adjacent draft townhouse proposal and extension of Barter Street were also discussed.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That the deputations
by Angelica Gutierrez of Box Grove Community Association, Amber Burke, Trish
Vrotsos on behalf of Vangy and Paul Vrotsos, and Nadia Zuccaro representing
Plan B Homes, regarding Plan B Homes Inc., and 2381423 Ontario Inc., be
received; and,
2) That the written submissions by Angelica Gutierrez of Box Grove Community Association, Amber Burke, and Trish Vrotsos on behalf of Vangy and Paul Vrotsos regarding Plan B Homes Inc., and 2381423 Ontario Inc., be received; and,
3) That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Plan B Homes Inc., and 2381423 Ontario Inc., Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications to permit 15 single detached dwellings at 6827 14th Avenue and 6805 14th Avenue, File Nos. ZA 12 127915 & SU 12 127915,” dated February 4, 2014, and the Memorandum dated February 25, 2014 from the Director of Engineering be received; and,
4) That the record of the Public Meetings held on April 9, 2013 and September 23, 2013, regarding the applications for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment be received; and,
5) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-12007 submitted by Plan B Homes Inc., and 2381423 Ontario Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
6) 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,
7) That the application submitted by Plan B Homes Inc. and 2381423 Ontario Inc., to remove the properties from the Rural Residential Zoning categories of By-laws 304-87 and 194-82, as amended, and incorporate them into a Residential Two (R2) zone category under 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,
8) That Council authorize servicing allocation for 15 single detached units (55.5 population) from the current servicing allocation reserve; and,
9) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
10) That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development; and,
11) That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-12007 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,
12) That staff report back to
June 10, 2014 Development Services Committee with the final cost of the
sanitary sewer installation along 14th Avenue including residents
funding commitment to this project; and further,
13) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report dated February 25, 2014 and entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Angus Glen Village Ltd., 4071 Major Mackenzie Drive, Applications for Revisions to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM – 03004 (Phase 2D) and an implementing zoning by-law amendment, Southeast corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Angus Glen Boulevard, File No.: SU/ZA 12 130341”, be received; and,
2) That
revised draft plan of subdivision 19TM- 03004 (Phase 2D) submitted
by Angus Glen Village Ltd., be draft approved subject to the conditions
outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That the application submitted by Angus Glen Village Ltd. to amend Zoning By- 177-96, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix “B”, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That
servicing allocation for a population of 99.9 persons (27 single detached
units) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-03004 (Phase
2D) from the City of Markham 2011/2012 Servicing Allocation distribution; and,
5) That
the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
6) That
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Ron Palmer of The Planning Partnership, gave a presentation entitled "Update on the Review of Parkland Dedication By-law, Policies and Practices” as Item # 1 on this agenda.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
3) That the draft Parkland
Dedication By-law attached as Appendix 2 to
this Report, including the recommended Adjusted Parkland Dedication Option for
higher density development in intensification areas, be endorsed; and,
4) That the presentation by
The Planning Partnership dated February 25, 2014 respecting the City of Markham
Parkland Dedication Review, attached as Appendix 3, be
received; and,
5) That Staff be directed
to bring a final Parkland Dedication By-law forward for Council approval; and
further,
6) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services,
summarized the proposal to amend the restaurant floor space restrictions for
certain types of restaurants, and permit additional retail uses within the
Commercial Core Area of Historic Unionville.
Sharon Taylor Wood made a deputation to thank Council and staff, advising that 97% of the business support this initiative.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the deputation by Sharon Taylor
Woods in support of the proposal regarding Restaurant Floor Space within the
Commercial Core Area of Historical Unionville be received; and,
2) That the report entitled “Request to Remove Restrictions on the Approval of Additional Restaurant Floor Space within the Commercial Core Area of Historic Unionville – Unionville Business Improvement Area, (Amendment to Unionville Core Area Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law)”, dated February 25, 2014, be received; and,
3) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 4,
2014 with respect to the proposed amendments to the Official Plan (Unionville
Core Area Secondary Plan) and Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended, be received;
and,
4) That the proposed Official Plan Amendment (OP14 107181) and
Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 14 107181) initiated by the City of Markham, be approved, and the draft Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendments be finalized and enacted; and,
5) That the amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987) be
forwarded to the Region of York as modifications to the new Official Plan adopted
by Council on December 10, 2013; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning and Urban Design, and Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning, gave a brief explanation of the proposal to amend the sign By-law.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the staff report dated February 25, 2014, titled “Recommendation Report, City-Initiated Amendment to the Sign By-law (Boundary of Special Sign District for Buttonville Heritage Conservation District)”, be received; and,
2) That the proposed amendment to the Sign By-law 2002-94, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be approved and enacted without further notice; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
The Committee discussed the outstanding
financial update from the November 1, 2012 Markham Live (MISTA) meeting. Staff
advised that the information update has been prepared; however there are no
Markham Live issues or meetings pending to bring the information forward.
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the outstanding financial update
from the November 1, 2012 Markham Live (MISTA) meeting be brought forward to a
Standing Committee.
CARRIED
The Committee determined that this was not an In-camera matter under
Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act, [Section 239 (2) (b)] (personal matters
about an identifiable individual) and brought it forward in open session.
A Committee member discussed the responsibilities of the prior and current owners of 11 Euclid Street with respect to renovations to the heritage building. Staff advised that the current site plan application for a substantial addition was delegated to the Director of Planning for approval and if the applicant did not wish to implement the Heritage Markham recommendations the matter could either be sent back to Heritage Markham for reconsideration or referred to a future Development Services Committee. The Committee provided no directions in this regard.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
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 matters:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- January 21, 2014 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e,
e, (e,f), (e,f), b, f,(e, f))]
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL
LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE
ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD (5.0, 8.0)
[Section
239 (2) (e)] (Minutes of Settlement)
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the Development Services Committee rise from in-camera at 1:38 PM.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 1:48 PM.
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