Development Services Committee Minutes
June 23, 2015,
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Council Chamber
Meeting No. 14
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Deputy Mayor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Jim Jones Regional Councillor Joe Li Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong Councillor Valerie Burke Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Don Hamilton Councillor Karen Rea Councillor Colin Campbell Councillor Amanda Collucci Councillor Logan Kanapathi Councillor Alex Chiu Regrets Mayor Frank Scarpitti |
Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services Murray Boyce, Senior Policy
Coordinator Alan Brown, Director of Engineering Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner Biju Karumanchery, Acting Director
of Planning and Urban Design Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair for
Transportation item, No. 2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None Declared
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, gave a PowerPoint presentation on transit issues. The high-level presentation reviewed Metrolinx initiatives, the ‘Big Move’ and ‘Next Wave’ project updates including electrification of rail lines, Regional Express Rail (RER), the Smartrack proposal, and the Unionville Mobility Hub. The investment strategy and next steps were also discussed. Staff will continue to work with the Region and Metrolinx to advance a transit system to accommodate growth to 2031, and will continue to update the Committee.
Staff responded to
questions from the Committee regarding the funding formula for the Yonge Subway
and the various projects. It was emphasized the City is not a transit service
provider, and must coordinate with transit agencies.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the presentation provided by Alan Brown, Director of Engineering entitled “Transit Update” be received.
CARRIED
Mark Yarranton, KLM
Planning, representing the applicant for 8510 Woodbine Avenue, made a
deputation to provide background information on the proposal and to request
approval of the applications.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the deputation by Mark Yarranton of KLM Planning, representing the applicant for 8510 Woodbine Avenue, be received.
CARRIED
Don Given of Malone Given Parsons, representing Box Grove Hill Development Inc. made a deputation regarding the applications by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., on the north side of Copper Creek Drive, to provide Committee members with background information on the proposal. Mr. Given indicated general support for the position of staff on this matter.
Mr. Given responded to questions from the Committee regarding the residential units, live/work concept, and parkland dedication.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the deputation by Don Given of Malone Given Parsons, representing Box Grove Hill Development Inc. regarding applications for the north side of Copper Creek Drive, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held June 16, 2015, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held June 16 and 17, 2015, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held May 20, 2015, be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held
May 21, 2015, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Staff responded to questions from the Committee regarding partial approval, the modifications, and the inclusion of definitions. The Committee received correspondence on this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That correspondence from Jeffrey E. Streisfield of Land Law,
representing Scared 7 Company Ltd., and from John A.R. Dawson of McCarthy
Tetrault, representing the Infrastructure Ontario, regarding proposed
modifications to the 2014 City of Markham Official Plan, be received; and,
2) That the report entitled “2014 City of Markham Official
Plan, Part I – Proposed Further Modifications Recommended for Approval by the Ontario
Municipal Board” dated June 23, 2015, be received; and,
3) That the proposed modifications to the 2014 City of Markham
Official Plan – Part 1, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the report entitled “2014
City of Markham Official Plan, Part I – Proposed Further Modifications
Recommended for Approval by the Ontario Municipal Board” dated June 23, 2015, be endorsed, and
forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval; and further,
4) That staff and legal counsel be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the Memorandum dated June 23rd, 2015 titled
“CIM Global Development LP, 9900 Markham Road, 5899 Major Mackenzie Drive and
the abutting property to the east, SC 14 130863”, be received; and,
2) That site plan approval as it relates to the site plan
application (SC 14 130863) for a proposed townhouse development at 9900 Markham
Road, 5899 Major Mackenzie Drive and the abutting property to the east, be
delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and further,
4) 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 Alan Ho
1) That the staff report titled “Kylemore Yorkton Phase II Community Design Plan”, dated June 23, 2015, be received; and,
2) That the Kylemore Communities, Yorkton Phase II, Community Design Brief (Community Design Plan, “CDP”), prepared by RN Design be endorsed; and,
3) That the Community Design Plan be used in the evaluation of all development applications within the Kylemore Yorkton Phase II Community; and,
4) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design be authorized to approve any future required revisions to the CDP; and further,
5) 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 explanation of the applications by Kylemore Communities (Yorkton) Limited. The Committee discussed residents’ concerns and the bike lane system.
Michael Montgomery, representing the applicant, advised that they are in discussions with the residents and issues will be resolved at the site plan stage.
Moved by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Kylemore Communities (Yorkton) Limited, Official Plan, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Amendment Applications to permit 132 townhouse units at 9350 to 9392 Kennedy Road” dated June 23, 2015, be received; and,
2) That the applications submitted by Kylemore Communities (Yorkton) Limited, to amend the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, the Markham Official Plan 2014 (not yet in force), Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, to permit a 132 unit townhouse development at 9350 to 9392 Kennedy Road be approved; and,
3) That the proposed amendment to the in force Markham Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, attached as Appendix ‘B’, and a corresponding amendment to the Markham Official Plan 2014 (not yet in force), attached as Appendix ‘C’ be forwarded to Council for adoption; and,
4) ** That the zoning by-law include an (H) provision on the lands at the southwest corner of Street A and Kennedy Road, to be removed when the applicant has entered into a subdivision agreement and site plan agreement to address matters pertaining to tree preservation, building siting and potential future access integration with the property to the south, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate; and
5) That the proposed amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached as Appendix ‘D’, be forwarded to Council for approval and enacted without further notice; 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 further,
7) That Council hereby determines that the giving of further notice is not required for the Official Plan, Draft of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications for 9350 to 9392 Kennedy Road, File Nos. OP, SU & ZA 14 132762.
CARRIED
** Amended by Council on June 23, 2015 to add Clause 4.
This matter was deferred from the June 16, 2015, Development Services
Committee meeting to allow the applicant to consider retaining a structural
engineer.
Correspondence was received from John Shepley (Agenda
Item # 14). Jinli Ding, owner of 24 Maple Lane, submitted reports from JHL
Engineering Inc., and Cy Wong and Associates, regarding structural assessments
of the barn.
Jinli Ding, owner of 24 Maple Lane, made a deputation
and discussed the two engineering reports submitted that indicate significant
structural issues with the barn and recommending demolition.
The Committee suggested the demolition materials be salvaged and used to reproduce a smaller, similar structure, or be made available for others to use. Mr. Ding advised that he was agreeable to this option. Staff advised of options in this regard and recommended the materials be properly stored for future use, preferably on the site to retain some integrity and contextual value of the original structure. The Committee noted with regret that the barn had been allowed for many years to deteriorate into its current state.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That correspondence from
John Shepley, and submissions by Jinli Ding from JHL Engineering Inc. and Cy
Wong and Associates, regarding 24 Maple Lane, be received; and,
2) That the staff report titled “Demolition Permit Application, Historic Barn, 24 Maple Lane, Unionville Heritage Conservation District” dated June 16, 2015, be received; and,
3) That the application for a Demolition Permit (14 133286 DP) be approved, on the condition that the materials be salvaged for re-use on site, or for sale; 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 an overview of the proposal for Phase 1 of a second mausoleum on the site. A community meeting has been held by the Ward Councillor, and comments from the public are addressed in the staff report.
Mike Everard, representing the applicant, the Catholic Cemeteries Catholic and Funeral Services - Archdiocese of Toronto (CCFS), gave a PowerPoint presentation with site plan and elevation details. The Committee received four written submissions submitted by Mr. Everard, in support.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1)
That the
written submissions from Fr. Anthony Iacobello, Pastor, Fr. Vincenzo Rosate,
Pastor, Fr. Francis Chong, Pastor, and Fr. Joseph Singh, Pastor, regarding the proposed
mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery at 211 Langstaff Road, be received; and,
2) That the site plan application (SC 15 243928) submitted by the Catholic Cemeteries Catholic and Funeral Services - Archdiocese of Toronto (CCFS), to permit a proposed Phase 1 mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery at 211 Langstaff Road, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘C’; and,
3) That site plan endorsement and approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, and that Site Plan Approval be issued following execution of a Site Plan Agreement. (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director has signed the plan); and,
4) 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 further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
The Committee discussed options for expanded notification. It was suggested that the wording on the notice signs be revised to provide clarity. The Committee discussed increased costs and legal implications.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report entitled “Proposed Extension of Notification Period for Minor Variances and Expansion of Circulation Boundaries for Committee of Adjustment Applications and Statutory Public Meetings’’ be received as the Planning Staff response to the information requested by Development Services Committee; and,
2) That the circulation boundaries be increased to 120 metres for Committee of Adjustment applications and to 200 metres for Statutory Public meetings; and,
3) And that the notification period for Committee of Adjustment applications be expanded to 14 days; and,
4) And that double-sided signs be used for Committee of Adjustment applications; and,
5) That all Heritage Estates
property owners be notified of Committee of Adjustment minor variance
applications within Heritage Estates; and,
6) That staff ensure clearer
maps are utilized in notice letters; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
This item relates to agenda item # 11.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the email dated June 17, 2015 from John Shepley providing comments on the above subject matter be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Don Hamilton requested a review of the right-turn lane at Village Parkway and Highway 7 when proceeding southbound on Village Parkway.
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath requested staff to evaluate the replacement of Council Members’ chairs in the Council Chamber, over the summer recess.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded
by: Councillor
Amanda Collucci
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) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- June 16, 2015 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (VALLEYMEDE BUILDING AMA CORPORATION - WARD 8) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)
(3) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL
LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (Shell
Canada Limited c/o 2283288 Ontario Limited, 8510 Woodbine Avenue - WARD 2)
(8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(4) LITIGATION OR
POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.)
(WARD 5) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Moved
by: Councillor
Amanda Collucci
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the Development
Services Committee rise and report from the in-camera session 1:10 PM.
CARRIED
The following
in-camera items were approved by Development Services Committee as follows:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- June 16, 2015 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee in-camera meeting, held June 16, 2015, be confirmed.
CARRIED
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (VALLEYMEDE BUILDING AMA CORPORATION - WARD 8) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)
This item has been
forwarded to the June 23, 2015 Council meeting.
(3) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL
LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (Shell
Canada Limited c/o 2283288 Ontario Limited, 8510 Woodbine Avenue - WARD 2)
(8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
This item has been
forwarded to the June 23, 2015 Council meeting for adoption.
(4) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.) (WARD 5) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
This item has been
forwarded to the June 23, 2015 Council meeting for adoption.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.
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