Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held September 23, 2019, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Historic Unionville Community Vision Committee meeting held May 15, 2019 and June 19, 2019, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held June 19, 2019, be received for information purposes.

That the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of June 10, 2019 to September 15, 2019, be received and staff be directed to process the applications in accordance with the approval route outlined in the report. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the report titled ‘Information Report 2019 Third Quarter Update of the Street and Park Name Reserve List’, be received; and, That Council approve the revised Street and Park Name Reserve List set out in Appendix ‘A’ attached to this report.

That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application, 11 Princess Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4, File No. 19 133557”, dated October 15, 2019, be received; That Council endorse the demolition of the existing 1950s dwelling; And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Amendment to the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan – Robert Jarrot House Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,15 Colborne Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, Ward 1”, dated October 15, 2019, be received; and, That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for 15 Colborne Street in the Building Inventory of the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan (2007) be amended as per Appendix ‘C’ to include the exterior of the 1963/1975 addition designed by B Napier Simpson Jr. as a heritage attribute based on its design/physical value and its historical/associative value; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memorandum dated October 15, 2019, entitled “Application for Site Plan Approval for a Bell Mobility Telecommunication Tower and equipment compound at 10 Bur Oak Avenue, File No. SC 14 129195 (Ward 6)”, be received; and, That the Site Plan application be endorsed, subject to the conditions of Site Plan Approval as identified in Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and, That Industry Canada be advised in writing of this conditional endorsement (concurrence), and that this conditional endorsement is with respect to this location only; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution;

That the staff report entitled “City of Markham Comments on the Provincial Policy Statement Review, dated October 15, 2019, be received; and, That this staff report and recommendations be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and York Region as the City of Markham’s comments on the proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement as part of the Provincial Policy Review; and, That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that whereas Markham Council supports the Provincial Policy Statement as a tool to establish high level Province-wide standards in land use planning, Markham Council does not support inclusion of detailed policy language regarding matters that are best dealt with at the local municipal level having regard for local priorities (e.g., identifying priority development applications); and, That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of the following specific recommendations: That current Provincial Policy Statement 2014 policy 4.9 which identifies that the PPS policies represent minimum standards, remain as policy in the Interpretation and Implementation section under Part V: Policies; That the references to ‘market-based’ and ‘market demand’ in proposed policies 1.1.1, 1.1.3.8. 1.4.3 and 1.7 be clarified through definition, or alternately that a reference to both market-based and non market-based be included to ensure planning authorities continue to plan for an inclusive, broad and responsive approach to a

That the staff report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited, Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Approval to permit a common element condominium townhouse development comprised of 147 townhouses including 121 back-to-back townhouses on the east side of Donald Cousens Parkway, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Ninth Line, north of Castlemore Avenue (Concession 8, Part of Lot 19) (Ward 5), File Nos: OP 18 129244, ZA 10 132122, SU 11 118324 & SC 10 132123”, be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 11th, 2018 regarding the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-95082, be received; and, That Council approve the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 18 129244) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to redesignate the subject land from “Residential Low Rise” to “Residential Mid Rise” in the 2014 Official Plan (as partially approved on November 24th, 2017 and further updated on April 9th, 2018), as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and, That Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 10 132122) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

That the report entitled “Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing Cost Sharing with York Region (North of 16 th Avenue, North of Major Mackenzie Drive and North of Elgin Mills Road) be received; and, That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the Regional Municipality of York, in the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, for the City of Markham’s share of the cost for the following projects: Mid-block Crossing North of 16th Avenue (EA and detailed design) Mid-block Crossing North of Major Mackenzie Drive (EA) Mid-block Crossing North of Elgin Mills Road (EA); and, That the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, be funded from Capital Project #18048 (Regional Mid-block Crossing EA and Design) which currently has an available funding of $1,366,900; and, That the remaining funds of $143,359.78 be returned to the original funding source upon the completion of the N of 16th Avenue detailed design; and, That Staff be directed to prepare a Tri-Party Agreement for the construction of the Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing (North of 16 th Avenue.); and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Highway 404 Mid-block Crossing, North of 16 th Avenue and Cachet Woods Court Extension – Project Update and Property Acquisition (Ward 2)”, be received; and That staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to the Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”) in the amount of $7,123,121.06 inclusive of HST impact, for Markham’s share of the cost for the property acquired to date; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $142,462.42, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the purchase order and capital administration fees be funded from Capital Project #19035 (Hwy 404 Midblock Crossing, North of 16 th Avenue & Cachet Woods), which currently has an available funding of $11,984,300.00; and That the remaining funds of $4,718,716.52 be kept in the account to cover the cost of the remaining properties to be acquired for the project; and That Staff continue to work with York Region to finalize the detailed design, and acquisition of additional lands by York Region, and report back on the possible accelerated schedule of the construction of the section of road and the bridge over Rouge River, between Markland Street and Cachet Woods Court Extension in advance of the Mid-block Crossing over Highway 404; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the City of Richmond Hill and York Region for the design of the Highway 404 Mid-block Crossing, North

That the report entitled “York Region Roads Capital Acceleration Plan (City-wide)” be received; and That the deputations of Michael Gannon and Elizabeth Tan be received; and, That staff be directed to organize a transportation education workshop for members of Council and members of the public to consider potential strategies for mitigating traffic congestion including road widenings by the end of November 2019; and further, That staff be directed report back on the results of the workshop by the end of December 2019.

That the Report dated October 15, 2019 entitled “Canada India Business Forum, New Delhi and Mumbai, November 19 & 21, 2019 ” be received, and That the City of Markham be represented at the Canada India Business Forum by Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Economic Development, and That the total cost of the City’s participation in the Forum, not exceeding $6,500.00 will be expensed from within Economic Development’s 2019 operating budget (acc. #610-9985811-International Investment Attraction Program), and That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 2:00 PM to discuss the following matters:

That the Development Services Committee confidential session adjourn at 2:47 PM.

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 2:49 PM.

1. That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application, 11 Princess Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4, File No. 19 133557”, dated October 15, 2019, be received; 2. That Council endorse the demolition of the existing 1950s dwelling; 3. And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the staff report entitled “City of Markham Comments on the Provincial Policy Statement Review, dated October 15, 2019, be received; and, 2. That this staff report and recommendations be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and York Region as the City of Markham’s comments on the proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement as part of the Provincial Policy Review; and, 3. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that whereas Markham Council supports the Provincial Policy Statement as a tool to establish high level Province-wide standards in land use planning, Markham Council does not support inclusion of detailed policy language regarding matters that are best dealt with at the local municipal level having regard for local priorities (e.g., identifying priority development applications); and, 4. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of the following specific recommendations: i. That current Provincial Policy Statement 2014 policy 4.9 which identifies that the PPS policies represent minimum standards, remain as policy in the Interpretation and Implementation section under Part V: Policies; ii. That the references to ‘market-based’ and ‘market demand’ in proposed policies 1.1.1, 1.1.3.8. 1.4.3 and 1.7 be clarified through definition, or alternately that a reference to both market-based and non market-based be 7 included to ensure planning authorities continue to plan for an inclusive, broad and res

1. That the staff report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited, Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Approval to permit a common element condominium townhouse development comprised of 147 townhouses including 121 back-to-back townhouses on the east side of Donald Cousens Parkway, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Ninth Line, north of Castlemore Avenue (Concession 8, Part of Lot 19) (Ward 5), File Nos: OP 18 129244, ZA 10 132122, SU 11 118324 & SC 10 132123”, be received; and, 2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 11th, 2018 regarding the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-95082, be received; and, 3. That Council approve the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 18 129244) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to redesignate the subject land from “Residential Low Rise” to “Residential Mid Rise” in the 2014 Official Plan (as partially approved on November 24th, 2017 and further updated on April 9th, 2018), as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and, 4. That Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 10 132122) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further

1. That the report entitled “Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing Cost Sharing with York Region (North of 16th Avenue, North of Major Mackenzie Drive and North of Elgin Mills Road) be received; and, 2. That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the Regional Municipality of York, in the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, for the City of Markham’s share of the cost for the following projects: a. Mid-block Crossing North of 16th Avenue (EA and detailed design) b. Mid-block Crossing North of Major Mackenzie Drive (EA) c. Mid-block Crossing North of Elgin Mills Road (EA); and, 11 3. That the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, be funded from Capital Project #18048 (Regional Mid-block Crossing EA and Design) which currently has an available funding of $1,366,900; and, 4. That the remaining funds of $143,359.78 be returned to the original funding source upon the completion of the N of 16th Avenue detailed design; and, 5. That Staff be directed to prepare a Tri-Party Agreement for the construction of the Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing (North of 16th Avenue.); and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report titled “Highway 404 Mid-block Crossing, North of 16th Avenue and Cachet Woods Court Extension – Project Update and Property Acquisition (Ward 2)”, be received; and 2. That staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to the Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”) in the amount of $7,123,121.06 inclusive of HST impact, for Markham’s share of the cost for the property acquired to date; and, 3. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $142,462.42, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 4. That the purchase order and capital administration fees be funded from Capital Project #19035 (Hwy 404 Midblock Crossing, North of 16th Avenue & Cachet Woods), which currently has an available funding of $11,984,300.00; and 5. That the remaining funds of $4,718,716.52 be kept in the account to cover the cost of the remaining properties to be acquired for the project; and 12 6. That Staff continue to work with York Region to finalize the detailed design, and acquisition of additional lands by York Region, and report back on the possible accelerated schedule of the construction of the section of road and the bridge over Rouge River, between Markland Street and Cachet Woods Court Extension in advance of the Mid-block Crossing over Highway 404; and 7. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the City of Richmond Hill and York Region for the design of the Highway 404 Mid

13 1. That the report entitled “York Region Roads Capital Acceleration Plan (City- wide)” be received; and 2. That the deputations of Michael Gannon and Elizabeth Tan be received; and, 3. That staff be directed to organize a transportation education workshop for members of Council and members of the public to consider potential strategies for mitigating traffic congestion including road widenings by the end of November 2019; and further, 4. That staff be directed report back on the results of the workshop by the end of December 2019.