Development Services Committee Meeting

​That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 21, 2020, be confirmed as amended .

That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc., Application to amend the Official Plan to increase the Floor Space Index (FSI) from 1.75 to 2.2 to allow a 20-storey apartment building at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue (Ward 4), File No: PLN 19 130579”, be received; and, That the deputation made by Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, be received; and, That a statutory public meeting for the application submitted by Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc. at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue be scheduled for a date to be determined following the completion of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan design charrette and a community information meeting; and, That the postage costs for issuing notices for the community information meeting for the application be funded through the Corporate Services Commission; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Incon Holdings (Markham Road) Ltd., Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a high density mixed use development at 7350 Markham Road (Ward 7), File No. PLN 19 141513”, be received.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Leporis Construction Inc. at 2705 and 2755 Elgin Mills Road East to facilitate the future development of the subject lands for employment uses (Ward 2)” be received.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Clera Holdings Inc. on Block 81, Registered Plan 65M-4033 (west side of Woodbine Avenue, south of Elgin Mills Road East) to facilitate the development of three one storey buildings and a two storey building with a GFA of 3,697 m 2 (Ward 2)” be received.

That the memorandum dated May 11, 2020 entitled "Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - 2020 Business Plan Review" be received.

That the presentation entitled “Update on Development Services”, dated May 11, 2020, be received; and, That the deputation made by Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, be received; and, That Staff be authorized to continue with statutory and non-statutory public meetings utilizing electronic meeting participation; and, That Staff be directed to notify the relevant local ward councillor of the scheduling of a statutory public meeting prior to the issuing of statutory notice; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation by Mr. Stephen Lue, Manager, Central District, entitled “Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update – Status and Work Plan Options” be received.

That the deputations made by Rick Tranquada, Unionville Residents Association, Paul Marsh, and Beverly Dutoff, be received; and, That the communications submitted by Frank Watson, Jean Rennie, Christl Reeh, Larry Schultz, Barbara Evans, Sharon Steinberg, Annette Sabatini, Winnie Wales, Paul Marsh, Beverly Dutoff, Pina Lam, Rick Tranquada, Unionville Residents Association, Steve Budgell, Shanta Sundarason, Xiao Ping and Hua Ying Lian, Nicola Slater, Peter Chan, Manni Song, Ricky Wu, and Myron Huang, be received.

That the report dated May 11, 2020 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit a 47-storey, residential mixed-use building with a total of 362 units on the Phase 1 (westerly) parcel of 28 Main Street (Ward 3)”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application (PLAN 19 142690) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 19 142690) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance, if necessary, from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, except for building height increase, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, That the application for Site Plan Approval (SC 15 119946) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc. be endorsed, in principle, su

That the staff memo entitled “Fee Deferral: Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications & Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City (City Wide)” be received; and, That the communications submitted by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), be received; and, That (a) the Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications in By-law 211-83 as amended by By-law 2019-137, and (b) Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City in By-law 2002-276 be amended as outlined in this memo to provide financial relief to the development industry; and, That By-law 2002-276 be amended to reflect the 2020 annual adjustment for the Residential Infill Grading and Servicing (RIGS) fee from 26% to 28.6% ; and, That the relevant by-law amendments be brought forward to the next Council meeting for enactment; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report entitled “Highway 404 North Collector Roads Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Study Completion (Ward 2)”, be received; and, That the preferred alternative for Highway 404 North Collector Roads as set out in the Environmental Study Report be endorsed; and, That staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion for the project and make the Environmental Study Report available for public review for a period of 30 days commencing May 2020; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements with the TC PipeLines, LP (TransCanada Pipelines) and/or Enbridge Gas regarding the municipal rights-of-way and municipal underground services crossing their pipelines, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the report entitled “ Main Street Unionville Proposed Parking Prohibition (Ward 3), ” be received; and, T hat Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue , until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency ; and, T hat Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road , until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency ; and, T hat Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue , until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency ; and, T hat Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road , until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency ; and, That the cost of materials , installation and future removal of the regulatory signs in the amount of $ 1,500 be funded from COVID-19 operating account # 330-330-4

That staff be requested to report back on delegated authority for parking restrictions and other similar administrative matters on a permanent basis.

That Development Services Committee suspend the rules of procedure to allow for consideration of the following matter:

Whereas, in just a few short months the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live, work, play and plan for the future; and, Whereas, working remotely has created immense challenges for governments, businesses and employees, and has heightened the requirement for more integrated systems and advanced collaboration/monitoring tools and videoconferencing technologies to ensure productivity; and, Whereas, cities, communities, businesses and workplaces are in the midst of an unprecedented digital transformation driven by the rise of mobile and connected Internet of Things (IOT) systems, the explosion of the secured delivery and management of censored data, and the emergence of automated integrated business solutions and technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions; and, Whereas, Government and cities need to consider the role of IOT/technologies and delivering services transparently, efficiently and with accountability to its citizens; and Therefore, be it resolved That staff be directed to investigate and report back on thermal temperature detection systems as a first line of action due to the COVID-19 environment and potential future health pandemics; and, That such detection systems should be non-contact, fully integrated, capable of detecting high temperatures in both City of Markham employees and visitors to Markham properties, such as City Hall and Community Centres and have the capacity to send immediate alerts to authorized C

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 3:04 PM to discuss the following matters:

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 5:18 PM.

1. That the report dated May 11, 2020 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit a 47-storey, residential mixed-use building with a total of 362 units on the Phase 1 (westerly) parcel of 28 Main Street (Ward 3)”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application (PLAN 19 142690) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 19 142690) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 4. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance, if necessary, from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, except for building height increase, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, 5. That the application for Site Plan Approval (SC 15 119946) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc. be endorsed, i

1. That the staff memo entitled “Fee Deferral: Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications & Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City (City Wide)” be received; and, 2. That the communications submitted by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), be received; and, 3. That (a) the Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications in By- law 211-83 as amended by By-law 2019-137, and (b) Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City in By-law 2002-276 be amended as outlined in this memo to provide financial relief to the development industry; and, 12 4. That By-law 2002-276 be amended to reflect the 2020 annual adjustment for the Residential Infill Grading and Servicing (RIGS) fee from 26% to 28.6% ; and, 5. That the relevant by-law amendments be brought forward to the next Council meeting for enactment; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Main Street Unionville Proposed Parking Prohibition (Ward 3),” be received; and, 2. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and, 3. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and, 4. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and, 5. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and, 6. That the cost of materials, installation and future removal of the regulatory signs in the amount of $1,500 be funded from COVID-19 operating account # 330-330

15 Whereas, in just a few short months the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live, work, play and plan for the future; and, Whereas, working remotely has created immense challenges for governments, businesses and employees, and has heightened the requirement for more integrated systems and advanced collaboration/monitoring tools and videoconferencing technologies to ensure productivity; and, Whereas, cities, communities, businesses and workplaces are in the midst of an unprecedented digital transformation driven by the rise of mobile and connected Internet of Things (IOT) systems, the explosion of the secured delivery and management of censored data, and the emergence of automated integrated business solutions and technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions; and, Whereas, Government and cities need to consider the role of IOT/technologies and delivering services transparently, efficiently and with accountability to its citizens; and Therefore, be it resolved 1. That staff be directed to investigate and report back on thermal temperature detection systems as a first line of action due to the COVID- 19 environment and potential future health pandemics; and, 2. That such detection systems should be non-contact, fully integrated, capable of detecting high temperatures in both City of Markham employees and visitors to Markham properties, such as City Hall and Community Centres and have the capacity to send immediate alerts to au