Development Services Committee Meeting

That the agenda items 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, and 7.5 be addressed prior to proceeding with item 7.3.

That the deputations made by Mike Clare, and Surjit Sachdev be received.

That the written communications from BILD, and Bobby Bhoola be received.

That the report entitled “Provincial Consultation on Regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act ” dated June 22, 2021 be received; and, That the report be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as City of Markham comments on the consultation on the proposed Conservation Authorit ies Act regulations (ERO #019-2986); and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Thomas Frisby Jr. House, 3151 Elgin Mills Road, Ward 2”, dated June 22, 2021, be received; That as recommended by Heritage Markham, and required as a condition of development approval, the Thomas Frisby Jr. House – 3151 Elgin Mills Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to ate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act ; That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act , the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act , the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; That if the designation is

That the memo titled “Revision to Legal Description of Heritage Designation By-laws, 9064 Woodbine Ave and 5933 Fourteenth Ave”, dated June 22, 2021, be received.

That the staff report dated June 21, 2021, titled “Recommendation Report, Scardred 7 Company Limited, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 20 single detached dwellings on the northern portion of 4038 Highway 7 (Ward 3), File Nos. SU/ZA 18 180309”, be received; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, That the applications submitted by Scardred 7 Company Limited to amend Zoning By-law 118-79, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix A, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a Subdivis

THAT the staff report dated June 21, 2021 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by 1212763 Ontario Ltd. to facilitate approximately 371 ground-related dwelling units on Part of Lots 22 and 23, Concession 4, Berczy Glen Community (Ward 2),” be received; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, That the application submitted by 1212763 Ontario Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-19005 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, That draft plan approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-19005 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that

That the report and presentation dated June 22, 2021 entitled "Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy" be received; and, That “Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy” attached as Appendix A to the report dated June 22, 2021 entitled "Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy" be adopted; and, That staff be directed to address the York Region February 25, 2021 Council resolution requesting lower tier municipalities to support, in principle, the provision of two acres of land by each municipality, either directly or through partnership for affordable housing over the next five years through implementation of Action 10 of Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy and report back to Development Services Committee; and, That staff be directed to assess the York Region February 25, 2021 Council resolution requesting lower tier municipalities amend their parkland dedication by-law to exempt Housing York Inc. from being required to pay parkland fees through implementation of Action 14 in Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy and report back to Development Services Committee; and, That the Committee supports the establishment of a Sub-Committee to support the progress of the Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy and regular status reporting; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the application to demolish 32 Joseph Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4 be denied.

That the report entitled “Notice of Intention to Demolish, 32 Joseph Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4” dated June 22, 2021, be received; and, That the recommendation from Heritage Markham Committee on June 9, 2021 in support of retaining the existing single detached dwelling at 32 Joseph Street be received as information; and, That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing single detached dwelling and associated garage at 32 Joseph Street located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. That the applicant be requested to adhere to the existing infill by-law at the time of the building application is submitted;

That this item be deferred to the July 12, 2021 Development Services Meeting Agenda.

Whereas housing prices have seen a significant increase in the past couple of years; and Whereas residents, especially young residents are experiencing difficulty entering the housing market due to a lack of affordable homes; and Whereas there has been an increase in buyers purchasing properties and upon closing, many of these homes remain unoccupied; and Whereas some absentee homeowners are not maintaining their properties; and Whereas implementing a residential vacant unit tax will encourage homeowners to maintain, occupy or rent their properties which will help increase the housing supply; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has announced a new tax authority on vacant homes that will give Toronto and other interested municipalities the power to impose such a tax to encourage owners to sell or rent such spaces; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to investigate options for imposing a vacant home tax on the assessment of vacant residential units under the new provincial initiative and report back with recommendations in Q4 2021 for Council’s consideration. 10. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 10.1 PRESENTATION - SMALL BUSINESS PROPERTY SUBCLASS UPDATE (7.0) 1. Small Business Subclass Update June 22 (002).pdf Joel Lustig, Treasurer, addressed the Committee to provide a brief update on the optional Small Business Subclass which was announced by the Province in November 2020 as part of the 2020 Provincial Budget. Mr. Lustig advised committee that Staff prepared a presentation

That the presentation be received.

That staff investigate the lighting requirements, necessary safety considerations and extension of the hours at Morgan Pool.

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

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 3:50 PM

3 That the written communications from BILD, and Bobby Bhoola be received.

1. That the report entitled “intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Thomas Frisby Jr. House, 3151 Elgin Mills Road, Ward 2”, dated June 22, 2021, be received; 4 2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, and required as a condition of development approval, the Thomas Frisby Jr. House – 3151 Elgin Mills Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; 3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to ate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; 4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; 5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; 6. That if the designation is

1. That the staff report dated June 21, 2021, titled “Recommendation Report, Scardred 7 Company Limited, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 20 single detached dwellings on the northern portion of 4038 Highway 7 (Ward 3), File Nos. SU/ZA 18 180309”, be received; and, 2. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, 3. That the applications submitted by Scardred 7 Company Limited to amend Zoning By-law 118-79, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By- law, attached hereto as Appendix A, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of this report; and, 5. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, 6. That Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the eve

1. THAT the staff report dated June 21, 2021 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by 1212763 Ontario Ltd. to facilitate approximately 371 ground- related dwelling units on Part of Lots 22 and 23, Concession 4, Berczy Glen Community (Ward 2),” be received; and, 2. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, 3. That the application submitted by 1212763 Ontario Ltd. to amend Zoning By- law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-19005 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report; and, 5. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, 6. That draft plan approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-19005 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approv

1. That the report and presentation dated June 22, 2021 entitled "Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy" be received; and, 2. That “Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy” attached as Appendix A to the report dated June 22, 2021 entitled "Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy" be adopted; and, 3. That staff be directed to address the York Region February 25, 2021 Council resolution requesting lower tier municipalities to support, in principle, the provision of two acres of land by each municipality, either directly or through partnership for affordable housing over the next five years through implementation of Action 10 of Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy and report back to Development Services Committee; and, 4. That staff be directed to assess the York Region February 25, 2021 Council resolution requesting lower tier municipalities amend their parkland dedication by-law to exempt Housing York Inc. from being required to pay parkland fees through implementation of Action 14 in Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy and report back to Development Services Committee; and, 5. That the Committee supports the establishment of a Sub-Committee to support the progress of the Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy and regular status reporting; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to th

13 1. That the report entitled “Notice of Intention to Demolish, 32 Joseph Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4” dated June 22, 2021, be received; and, 2. That the recommendation from Heritage Markham Committee on June 9, 2021 in support of retaining the existing single detached dwelling at 32 Joseph Street be received as information; and, 3. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing single detached dwelling and associated garage at 32 Joseph Street located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 5. That the applicant be requested to adhere to the existing infill by-law at the time of the building application is submitted;