Development Services Committee Minutes
September 11, 2017,
9:00 AM
Council Chamber
Meeting No. 11
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton
Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Issues
Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Mayor Frank Scarpitti Deputy Mayor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Joe Li (9:20) Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong Councillor Valerie Burke Councillor Don Hamilton (9:10) Councillor Karen Rea Councillor Colin Campbell (Left -
12:25) Councillor Amanda Collucci (9:20) Councillor Logan Kanapathi Councillor Alex Chiu Regrets Regional Councillor Jim Jones Councillor Alan Ho |
Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services Stephen Chait, Director of Economic
Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources George Duncan, Senior Heritage
Planner Lilli Duoba, Manager, Natural Heritage Marina Housfchild, Senior Planner, Urban Design Marija Ilic, Senior Capital Works Engineer Catherine Jay, Manager, Growth Management
and Secondary Plans Morgan Jones, Director, Operations Biju Karumanchery, Director of Planning
and Urban Design Brian Lee, Director of Engineering Nhat-Anh Nguyen, Senior Manager, Development & Environmental Engineering Joseph Palmisano, Manager, Transportation Engineering Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer Liz Wimmer, Senior Planner,
Urban Design Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research Laura Gold, Council/Committee
Coordinator Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:08 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Mayor
Frank Scarpitti in the Chair. Councillor Don Hamilton assumed the Chair at 9:10
a.m. Councillor Alex Chiu assumed the Chair for Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship item, No. 18.
Regional Councillor Joe
Li assumed the Chair for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects item,
No. 17.
The Committee recessed from 12:25 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
The Committee stood for a moment of silence to remember the victims of the earthquake in Mexico and Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #8, 30 Colborne Street, by nature of owning property directly beside the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, on behalf of Markham Council, welcomed
the delegation from Nordlingen, Germany, highlighting the relationship between
the two cities. Lord Mayor Hermann Faul, on
behalf of the Nordlingen delegation, spoke in appreciation of Markham’s hospitality.
Appreciation was expressed to the Markham team that organized the visit.
Lord Mayor Hermann Faul announced that the Nordlingen youth band is anticipating a visit to Markham in 2018, as a farewell concert tour for their long-serving conductor.
Moved by:
Deputy Mayor Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Armstrong
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held June 26, 2017, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by:
Deputy Mayor Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Armstrong
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held June 20, 2017, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
There was a presentation related to the City of Markham receiving the PEO York Chapter Engineering Project of the Year Award 2016 (3rd place) for the “Markham Municipal Green Road Pilot Project”. The award recognizes the innovative treatment and retention of stormwater at the source in low impact development infrastructure, a cross-commission project with contributions from the following departments:
Engineering Department
Planning & Urban Design Department
Operations Department
Environmental Services Department
Project Consultants:
Schollen & Company Inc.
Masongsong Associates Engineering Limited
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering spoke to the matter. Committee recognized staff for receiving the PEO York Chapter Engineering Project of the Year Award (3rd Place).
Committee recognized the Times Group for having achieved LEED Platinum Certification by the Canada Green Building Council for its River Park Condominium at Uptown Markham.
Committee recognized the Landmark of Thornhill III for receiving Condo of the Year Award 2016 – 2017 from the Canadian Condominium Institute.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meetings held June 14, 2017, July 12, 2017 and
August 9, 2017, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #8, 30 Colborne Street, by nature of owning property directly beside the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning
Applications for the period of February 1, 2016 to April 3, 2017”, be received
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.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a two-storey building for recreational and athletic purposes at 1443 Denison Street (Ward 8), File Nos. OP/ZA 17 148679”, be received.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That the report dated September 11, 2017 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, World Tech Construction Inc., Application for zoning by-law amendment to facilitate a severance to create one additional single detached residential lot, 221 Helen Avenue (Ward 3), File No. ZA 17 140058,” be received.
CARRIED
Staff provided a brief overview
of the proposal and location, and explained that this is not an employment
conversion as the lands are no longer employment lands under the new 2014
Official Plan. The Committee requested information on the financial impacts of
converting the lands to residential use.
Moved by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Karen
Rea
That the report dated September 11, 2017 and titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Box Grove Residential East Inc., Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit residential development at the north-west corner of Donald Cousens Parkway and Copper Creek Drive (Part of Block 1, 65M4141), File Nos: OP/ZA 17 150349, Ward 7”, be received.
CARRIED
Staff responded to questions
from the Committee regarding the potential future extension of Russel Woods Avenue
to the east.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Logan Kanapathi
That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Wykland Estates c/o Ballantry Homes, Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14010, (northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Rustle Woods Avenue), Ward 5, Files OP/ZA/SU 17 152211”, be received.
CARRIED
On June 26, 2017 Development
Services Committee postponed the following recommendation to allow the Ward
Councillor to consult with residents.
The Ward Councillor advised
that the area residents are generally in support of the stop sign. Staff
reviewed sight line issues. The Committee discussed public safety, sight lines,
the crosswalk, and the impacts from too many stop signs. It was suggested that an
assessment of the crosswalk further down the street may be
helpful.
The Committee debated the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed
stop signs.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
**
1) That the report entitled “Church Street
& Elm Street Proposed All-way Stop Control (Ward 4)”, be received; and,
2) That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law
106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to
include all approaches to the intersection of Church Street & Elm Street;
and,
3) That the Operations Department be
directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations; and,
4) That the cost of materials and
installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings be funded from capital
project # 083-5350-17162-005; and,
5) That York Region Police be requested to
enforce the all-way stop controls upon installation of these stop signs and
passing of the By-law; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
** Amended by Council on September 26, 2017 to
replace the entire resolution with the following clause:
“That the recommendation from the September 11,
2017 Development Services Committee entitled
“Church Street & Elm Street Proposed All-way Stop Control (Ward 4)” be
referred back to staff to investigate options available to control pedestrians
crossing and report back to a Development Services Committee meeting in
October/November 2017.”
1) That the report dated September 11, 2017 titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Ontario Underwriting Properties Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law
to permit a business office use subject to site-specific provisions, to
completely occupy the existing building on the property known municipally as 10
Konrad Crescent, west of Woodbine Avenue, north of 14th Avenue (File
Nos. OP & ZA 17 149763)”, be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Presentation Report Appendix A
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
thanked staff and the landowners for their work on the proposed Conceptual
Master Plan for the Future Urban Area - Community Structure Plan and Key Policy
Direction.
Catherine Jay, Manager, Growth
Management and Secondary Plans, gave a presentation on the Conceptual Master
Plan for the Future Urban Area, with respect to the Community Structure Plan
and key policy direction. The presentation included the purpose of the FUA, the
process, the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, consultation to date, and
proposed phasing. The subject area and existing and proposed land uses were
identified.
Dan Leeming of The Planning Partnership, consultant for the City, provided additional details.
John Genest of Malone Given Parson Ltd., made a deputation on behalf of two landowners, regarding the Conceptual Master Plan. Mr. Genest noted the significant impacts that the proposed Berczy-Bruce Greenway linkage would have on these landowners, and he suggested strengthening the north-south corridor instead. Alternatively, land transfer arrangement with landowners could be considered. Staff advised that they will continue to work with landowners in this regard.
The Committee requested information regarding the how the road crossing will affect the Angus Glen Golf Course, and the conceptual alignment of Donald Cousens Parkway extension.
Michael Montgomery of Angus Glen Development Ltd., provided a brief outline of the future of Angus Glen Golf Course with respect to the Future Urban Area. Staff were requested to provide a map of the Conceptual Master Plan indicating the future layout of Angus Glen Golf Course.
The Committee also commented on the need for the City to address a wildlife strategy, the road ecology, and climate change resiliency. The Committee requested additional time to review the report and agreed to defer this matter to the next Development Services Committee meeting.
Staff clarified that the recommendation is to endorse the Conceptual Master Plan as a framework for secondary plans, and that the wildlife strategy and road crossings will be enhanced as the secondary plans evolve.
The Commissioner of Corporate Services provided a verbal update on the status of the City’s pending wildlife strategy. A report is anticipated to be presented in the near future.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
1)
That the
correspondence from John Genest of Malone Given Parson Ltd., regarding the
Conceptual Master Plan, be received; and,
2)
That the deputations
by John Genest of Malone Given Parson Ltd. and Michael Montgomery of Angus Glen
Developments regarding the Conceptual Master Plan, be received; and,
3) That the report dated September 11, 2017 entitled “Conceptual Master Plan for the Future Urban Area – Community Structure Plan and Key Policy Direction” and staff presentation be received; and,
4)
That the Conceptual Master Plan
for the Future Urban Area, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated
September 11, 2017 entitled “Conceptual Master Plan for the Future Urban Area –
Community Structure Plan and Key Policy Direction”, be deferred to the
next Development Services Committee meeting; 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, provided background information and explained the recommendations from staff and the Heritage Markham Committee.
Hendrik Spaans, property owner, made a deputation in support of the Demolition Permit application, and discussed the evolution of the community. Mr. Spaans considers that the ability to demolish the building would better facilitate the sale of the property.
Committee discussed the value of heritage buildings.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded By: Councillor Karen Rea
1)
That the deputation
by Hendrik Spaans, owner, regarding the Demolition Permit Application for 15 Pavilion
Street, be received; and,
2) That the report titled “Demolition Permit Application, Single Detached Dwelling c.1948, 15 Pavilion Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District, File No. 17 170321 DP, dated September 25, 2017, be received; and,
3) That as recommended by Heritage Markham, on the basis of the property’s Group B classification as a building that is important in terms of contextual value, the demolition permit application be refused; and,
4) That the applicant be advised that renovations and additions can be applied for as an alternative means of development rather than demolition; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Council
Extracts - Mar 21 and Apr 11 Report
This matter was postponed from
the April 11 and March 21, 2017 Council meetings to allow for the Markham
Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management to present the matter to
their April 5, 2017 Annual General Meeting.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, reviewed previous discussions on
this matter.
The Ward Councillor spoke of
the impacts of non-retail uses on the business community on Main Street, and
requested that this matter be addressed in a timely manner. Staff confirmed
that an update can be provided by the summer of 2018.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the staff report entitled “Controlling Ground Floor Office Uses in Markham Village – Commercial Core Area”, dated February 27, 2017, be received; and,
2) That
Council endorse the following Option (3):
That
staff and consultants be directed to examine the issue of ground floor office
space in the traditional commercial core area of Markham Village as part of the
new Markham Village Heritage Centre Secondary Plan and any zoning changes be
considered as part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project; and,
3) That staff provide an
update by the summer of 2018; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized to implement the direction to be
provided by Council regarding the
options outlined in this report.
CARRIED
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, provided an update on the Whistle Cessation initiative, and advised of design challenges and proposed timing changes to the safety upgrade packages.
The Committee discussed the timeframe for the work, with respect to seasonal challenges and completion of Eureka Street. Staff advised that they are working closely with Metrolinx to expedite the process, and that the Ministry is not amenable to temporarily eliminating the late trains.
The Committee requested equal treatment and timing for improvements across the City, and provided comments on inadequate GO bus service.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the report entitled “Whistle Cessation on Stouffville GO Line – September 2017 Progress Update (Wards 3, 4, 5 & 8)” be received; and,
2) That Council authorize the Director of Engineering and Senior Manager of Procurement to issue the tender for construction of Packages #2 and #3, for the crossings utilizing a select group of Metrolinx approved contractors; and,
3) That Council authorize staff to negotiate with Metrolinx and York Region regarding using Metrolinx’s contractor (Dufferin Construction Company) to construct the Kennedy Road (South) crossing safety upgrades at the Region’s cost; and,
4) That upon successful negotiations with Metrolinx and York Region for the Kennedy Road (South) crossing safety upgrades, the Director of Engineering and Senior Manager of Procurement be authorized to award the contract for the Kennedy Road (South) crossing safety upgrades to Metrolinx or its contractor (Dufferin Construction Company); and,
5) That the tender process be waived for Kennedy Road (South) crossing safety upgrades in accordance with purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11 Non Competitive Procurement, item 1 (c) which states, in “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and,
6) That Metrolinx be requested to expedite the review and approval of the whistle cessation safety enhancement detailed design and assist the City to proceed to construction as soon as possible; and,
7) That the Ministry of Transportation, Metrolinx and York Region be informed of Council’s decision; and,
8) That a completion date for work under the responsibility of the City of Markham be targeted for on or before August 6, 2018; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer, provided a brief background on the World Hakka Conference.
Regional Councillor Joe Li requested Committee’s support to bid for the World Hakka Conference in 2021. Discussions included potential locations for the event to be held, such as the Civic Centre parking lot, Markham Fairgounds, or at the Metro Toronto Conference Centre with workshops being held in Markham
Moved by: Regional Councillor Armstrong
Seconded by:
Councillor Karen Rea
1) That the report titled “29th World Hakka
Conference, Hong Kong, October 12-15, 2017” be received; and,
2) That the City support the “Hakka Canadian Association” in
the bidding for hosting rights for the 31st World Hakka Conference
in Markham in October, 2021; and,
3) ** That Council approve
the Hakka Canadian Association's invitation to Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional
Councillor Joe Li and Senior staff Sandra Tam to attend the 29th
World Hakka Conference, Hong Kong, October 12-15, 2017 at no cost to the City to assist
the Association in bidding for the 31st World Hakka
Conference to be hosted in Markham in October, 2021; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
** Amended by Council on September 26, 2017, to replace Clause 3 with the following:
“3) That Council approve
the attendance of Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li and
Senior Staff Sandra Tam to the 29th World Hakka Conference, Hong Kong, October 12-15, 2017
with the costs being paid by the City in bidding for the 31st World Hakka
Conference to be hosted in Markham in October, 2021;"
Councillor Karen Rea reported
on numerous complaints regarding expanded driveways, and requested a
presentation on regulations and what is permitted, by By-law Enforcement staff
in mid-October or November.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters. A 2/3 vote was obtained.
(1) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE; INCLUDING COMMUNICATION NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE (Ward 2) (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (f)]
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That Development Services Committee rise and report from the confidential session at 3:58 p.m.
CARRIED
(1) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE; INCLUDING COMMUNICATION NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE (Ward 2) (6.0)
[Section 239 (2) (f)]
There was nothing to report on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM.
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