The Markham Record

Development Services Committee Meeting

December 6, 2021

Who was there

Present (10): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Karen Rea, Frank Scarpitti

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held November 22, 2021, be confirmed.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the deputations by Elizabeth Brown and Tupper Wheatley regarding the proposed development for 11& 15 Grandview Boulevard be received.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the following communications providing comments on the above subject matter be received for information purposes: Stuart Cumner Frank Vignando Philip Ling Valerie Burke Jim Robb Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held November 16, 2021, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report titled “OLT Appeal of Heritage Permit Application for a Fence, 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville (Ward 3)” dated November 9, 2020 be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the deputations by Jim Robb, Philip Ling, and Ryan Guetter on the Implications of the October 21, 2021 Regional Council Decision regarding the Preferred Growth Scenario to 2051 and Opportunity for Further Input, be received. That the report entitled “Information Report: Implications of the October 21, 2021 Regional Council Decision regarding a Preferred Growth Scenario to 2051 and Opportunity for Further Input” dated December 6, 2021 be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report dated December 6 th , titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Markland Residential Corporation, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 95 townhouse units and a 25 storey mixed use building at Markland Street, File No. PLAN 21 111003 (Ward 2)”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report dated December 6, 2021, titled "PRELIMINARY REPORT, Three Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the future severances and the creation of new lots with site-specific zoning provisions by Regency Property Inc. (Reego Xue) at 4 Sabiston Drive (two new lots), 14 River Bend Road (two new lots), and 15 River Bend Road (four new lots) (Ward 3), File Nos. PLAN 21 130958, PLAN 21 130969, PLAN 21 130977, Ward 3, be received.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the report dated December 6, 2021, titled “Recommendation Report, Heritage Permit Application, 4450 Highway 7 East, Unionville, Exterior Painting File: HE 21 140321, Ward 3”, be received; and, That the painting of the original brick surface is not supported and the Heritage Permit application be denied; and, That the paint be removed from the brick surface; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report dated December 6, 2021 and titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by 2697415 Ontario Inc. to permit a 2-storey multi-unit industrial building at 5560 14 th Avenue (Ward 7), File No. PLAN 20 116893”, be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on October 5, 2021 respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by 2697415 Ontario Inc. to permit a 2-storey multi-unit industrial building at 5560 14 th Avenue (Ward 7), be received; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 20 116893) submitted by 2697415 Ontario Inc.to permit a 2-storey multi-unit industrial building at 5560 14 th Avenue (Ward 7) be approved and enacted by Council at a later date, without further notice, once the by-law has been finalized; and, That the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-21008 (PLAN20 116893) be approved, subject to Council’s approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment (PLAN 20 116893) and 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” of this report 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-21008 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the staff report dated December 6, 2021 titled “Recommendation Report, 4551 Elgin Mills Developments Ltd., Major Kennedy Developments Ltd., and Major Kennedy South Developments Ltd. , Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential subdivision including mixed use multi-storey development blocks at 4551 Elgin Mills Road East, 10225 – 10227 Kennedy Road and 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Ward 6), File No.: PLAN 20 113780,” 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 4551 Elgin Mills Developments Ltd., Major Kennedy Developments Ltd., and Major Kennedy South Developments Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, 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-20002 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report and be brought forward to a future Council meeting once all outstanding matters have been resolved to staff’s satisfaction; and,
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the Report dated November 22, 2021 entitled “The Markham Innovation District (MiX) Next Steps” be received; and, That Council approve the terms of reference for the Consultant work necessary to initiate the development of the MiX; and, That the award of the contract for the Lead Consultant be awarded to Urban Strategies Inc. in the amount of $136,000.00 inclusive of HST impact; and, That the tendering process for the Lead Consultant be waived in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law # 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non Competitive Procurement which states, “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and, That Staff undertake a formal procurement process for the various sub-consultants (Development Model, Servicing Study, and Market Guidance Study) as per the Purchasing Bylaw # 2017-8 with the awards not to exceed $285,000.00; and, That the cost for the Lead Consultant and Sub-Consultant in the amount of $421,000.00 ($136,000.00 + $285,000.00) be funded from the Markham Innovation Exchange budget account 610-101-5699-20290 with a budget available of $460,000.000; and, That the remaining balance in the amount of $39,000.00 ($460,000.00 - $421,000.00) remain in the account until completion of the project; and further, That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the Committee consent to the following motion be
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Referred
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 3:30 PM to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the Development Services Committee rise from its confidential session at 5:04 PM and return to the open session.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the following communications providing comments on the above subject matter be received for information purposes: 1. Stuart Cumner 4 2. Frank Vignando 3. Philip Ling 4. Valerie Burke 5. Jim Robb 6. Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the report dated December 6, 2021 and titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by 2697415 Ontario Inc. to permit a 2-storey multi- unit industrial building at 5560 14th Avenue (Ward 7), File No. PLAN 20 116893”, be received; and, 2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on October 5, 2021 respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by 2697415 Ontario Inc. to permit a 2-storey multi-unit industrial building at 5560 14th Avenue (Ward 7), be received; and, 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 20 116893) submitted by 2697415 Ontario Inc.to permit a 2-storey multi-unit industrial building at 5560 14th Avenue (Ward 7) be approved and enacted by Council at a later date, without further notice, once the by-law has been finalized; and, 4. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-21008 (PLAN20 116893) be approved, subject to Council’s approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12 (PLAN 20 116893) and 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” of this report 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-21008 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the staff report dated December 6, 2021 titled “Recommendation Report, 4551 Elgin Mills Developments Ltd., Major Kennedy Developments Ltd., and Major Kennedy South Developments Ltd., Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential subdivision including mixed use multi-storey development blocks at 4551 Elgin Mills Road East, 10225 – 10227 Kennedy Road and 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Ward 6), File No.: PLAN 20 113780,” 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 4551 Elgin Mills Developments Ltd., Major Kennedy Developments Ltd., and Major Kennedy South Developments Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, 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, 14 4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20002 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report and be brought forward to a future Council meeting once all outstanding matters have been resolved to staff’s satisf
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the Report dated November 22, 2021 entitled “The Markham Innovation District (MiX) Next Steps” be received; and, 2. That Council approve the terms of reference for the Consultant work necessary to initiate the development of the MiX; and, 16 3. That the award of the contract for the Lead Consultant be awarded to Urban Strategies Inc. in the amount of $136,000.00 inclusive of HST impact; and, 4. That the tendering process for the Lead Consultant be waived in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law # 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non Competitive Procurement which states, “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and, 5. That Staff undertake a formal procurement process for the various sub- consultants (Development Model, Servicing Study, and Market Guidance Study) as per the Purchasing Bylaw # 2017-8 with the awards not to exceed $285,000.00; and, 6. That the cost for the Lead Consultant and Sub-Consultant in the amount of $421,000.00 ($136,000.00 + $285,000.00) be funded from the Markham Innovation Exchange budget account 610-101-5699-20290 with a budget available of $460,000.000; and, 7. That the remaining balance in the amount of $39,000.00 ($460,000.00 - $421,000.00) remain in the account until completion of the project; and further, 8. That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried

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