Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on November 27 and November 28, 2023, be confirmed.

That the communications submitted by the following providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received: Frederick Woo Jenny Zheng Sandy K. Aivaliotis Demetri Mamatis Scott Cosens Bob and Carolyn Davison

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held November 21, 2023, be confirmed.

That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charges (DC) Credit and / or Reimbursement for the Construction of Rougeside Promenade from 100m east of Warden Avenue (west limits of the subdivision) to Verdale Crossing and for the Construction of Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) on Warden Avenue to 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Ward 3)” be received; and, That Council authorize Development Charge Credits and / or Reimbursements not exceeding $202,509.00 to 1771107 Ontario Inc. (“Times Group”) for the costs associated with the design, contract administration, construction, and maintenance until assumption, for the construction of Rougeside Promenade from 100m east of Warden Avenue to Verdale Crossing; and, That Council authorize the following reimbursements to 1771107 Ontario Inc. (“Times Group”) related to the design, contract administration, construction, and maintenance until assumption, for the construction of MUP on Warden Avenue west of Block 1 and Block 5, adjacent to the Plan of Subdivision: Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $66,885.00 representing 65% of the costs associated with the construction of MUP on Warden Avenue; and, Reimbursement not exceeding $18,007.50 from the Community Benefit Charges Reserve representing 17.5% of the costs associated with the construction of the MUP on Warden Avenue; and, Reimbursement not exceeding $18,007.50 from the Non-DC Growth Reserve representing 17.5% of the costs associated with the construction of the MU

That the report entitled “ Award of Tender 223-T-23 Backstop and Outfield Fence Replacement” be received; and, That staff be authorized to award a contract to Anthony Furlano Construction Inc., the lowest priced bidd er, in the total amount of $394,775.88 inclusive of HST ; and, That a contingency in the amount of $19,738.79 (5%) inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional project costs, be approved, and that authorization be granted to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the award and contingency in the total amount of $ 414,514.67 be funded from capital project 23217 Outfield and Backstop Fence Improvement , GL account 0 059-6150-23217-005 , which has an available budget of $331,000; and, That the shortfall of $ 83,514.67 be funded from City Non-DC Capital Contingency; and, That this report be received by Council on December 13, 2023; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the deputations by Fredrick Woo, Edward Mak, EKO Condominiums Board, President, Peter Miasek, Unionville Residents Association (URA), and Tammy Mok; and, That the written submissions received after the posting of the agenda by Alex Yeung, Ben Snaper, Elizabeth Brown, and Yamini Shah, be recived; and, That the Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit high density residential mixed-use development consisting of five new buildings and a public park located at the southwest corner of Warden Avenue and Highway 7, municipally known as 8500 Warden Avenue, in Markham Centre (Ward 8)”, be

That the December 12, 2023, report titled, “RECOMMENATION REPORT, Green City Cornell Development Group Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit two 13-storey retirement homes and/or apartment buildings with at-grade non-residential uses, a mix of townhouses, and public parkettes, at the southeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Church Street (Ward 5) File PLAN 23 139197”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Green City Cornell Development Group Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Green City Cornell Development Group Inc., as modified by City staff, be approved and the draft site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report and presentation dated December 12, 2023 entitled “Comments on York Region’s Draft Regional Planning Transition Plan” be received; and, That Council endorse the following Staff recommendations: That York Region continue its forecasting work in a supportive role to assist local municipalities in preparing local forecasts and the forecasts approved by local Council be used to inform Regional master and capital plans and phasing; and, That additional support to interpret and administer the York Region Official Plan be an optional service that could be provided by York Region given that Markham will be responsible for making decisions regarding conformity; and, That York Region comments on Official Plan Amendments be focused to matters where the Region has authority (i.e., servicing, regional transportation systems, assisted and affordable housing, etc.); and, That York Region’s role as a commenting agency should also include providing support on City-led initiatives and studies related to matters where York Region has authority (e.g., local transportation and servicing master plans, housing strategies, etc.); and, That a memorandum of understanding between York Region and Markham be prepared to confirm the Regional services to be provided by York Region; and, That York Region provide additional detail and clarification on the matters identified in Appendix ‘B’; and, That this report be forwarded to York Region as the City of Markham’s Comments on the Draft Region

That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc., at 10506 and 10508 Warden Avenue to permit townhouses, stacked townhouses, and mixed use multi-storey units, a 2 ha dual use park/stormwater management block; and a secondary school block (Ward 2), File No. PLAN 22 265291”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc., to amend the Official Plan, be endorsed in principle by Council, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be endorsed in principle by Council and that the draft Zoning By-law be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Committee consented to deferring the motion “Reimagine The Stouffville GO Transit Corridor Line” to the December 13 th Council meeting.

The Development Services Committee adjourned at 3:10 PM.

1. That the communications submitted by the following providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received: o Frederick Woo o Jenny Zheng o Sandy K. Aivaliotis o Demetri Mamatis o Scott Cosens o Bob and Carolyn Davison

1. That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charges (DC) Credit and / or Reimbursement for the Construction of Rougeside Promenade from 100m east of Warden Avenue (west limits of the subdivision) to Verdale Crossing and for the Construction of Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) on Warden Avenue to 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Ward 3)” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize Development Charge Credits and / or Reimbursements not exceeding $202,509.00 to 1771107 Ontario Inc. (“Times Group”) for the costs associated with the design, contract administration, construction, and maintenance until assumption, for the construction of Rougeside Promenade from 100m east of Warden Avenue to Verdale Crossing; and, 3. That Council authorize the following reimbursements to 1771107 Ontario Inc. (“Times Group”) related to the design, contract administration, construction, and maintenance until assumption, for the construction of MUP on Warden Avenue west of Block 1 and Block 5, adjacent to the Plan of Subdivision: a. Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $66,885.00 representing 65% of the costs associated with the construction of MUP on Warden Avenue; and, b. Reimbursement not exceeding $18,007.50 from the Community Benefit Charges Reserve representing 17.5% of the costs associated with the construction of the MUP on Warden Avenue; and, c. Reimbursement not exceeding $18,007.50 from the Non-DC Growth Reserve representing 17.5% of the costs associated with the cons

1. That the report entitled “Award of Tender 223-T-23 Backstop and Outfield Fence Replacement” be received; and, 2. That staff be authorized to award a contract to Anthony Furlano Construction Inc., the lowest priced bidder, in the total amount of $394,775.88 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a contingency in the amount of $19,738.79 (5%) inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional project costs, be approved, and that authorization be granted to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the award and contingency in the total amount of $414,514.67 be funded from capital project 23217 Outfield and Backstop Fence Improvement, GL account 0059-6150-23217-005, which has an available budget of $331,000; and, 5. That the shortfall of $83,514.67 be funded from City Non-DC Capital Contingency; and, 6. That this report be received by Council on December 13, 2023; and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 7

1. That the deputations by Randal Dickie, Urban Growth Inc., Chris Uchiyama, LHC, and Matthew Helfand, Aird & Berlis LLP, regarding the designation of properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, be received; and, 2. That the written submissions by Eileen Costello, Aird & Berlis LLP, regarding the designation of 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, be received; and, 3. That the Staff report, dated December 12, 2023, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase V”, be received; and, 4. That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information: o 3056 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “Thomas Read House”; and, o 3575 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “Lyon-Schell-Frisby House”; and, o 6731 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Patton-Sewell House”; and, o 11274 Highway 48 (Ward 6): “Christian Hoover House”; and, o 7882 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Martin Hoover House”; and, o 7831 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Alec Armstrong House”; and, o 11248 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “Melville Church”; and, 9 o 11137 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Alexander Lee House”; and, o 4822 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Samuel Kendrick House”; and, o 6084 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 5): “Grove Cottage”; and, o 11120 Highway 48 (Ward 6): “Henry Wideman

1. That the December 12, 2023, report titled, “RECOMMENATION REPORT, Green City Cornell Development Group Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit two 13-storey retirement homes and/or apartment buildings with at-grade non-residential uses, a mix of townhouses, and public parkettes, at the southeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Church Street (Ward 5) File PLAN 23 139197”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Green City Cornell Development Group Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan 16 Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption without further notice; and, 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Green City Cornell Development Group Inc., as modified by City staff, be approved and the draft site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

17 1. That the report and presentation dated December 12, 2023 entitled “Comments on York Region’s Draft Regional Planning Transition Plan” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the following Staff recommendations: a. That York Region continue its forecasting work in a supportive role to assist local municipalities in preparing local forecasts and the forecasts approved by local Council be used to inform Regional master and capital plans and phasing; and, b. That additional support to interpret and administer the York Region Official Plan be an optional service that could be provided by York Region given that Markham will be responsible for making decisions regarding conformity; and, c. That York Region comments on Official Plan Amendments be focused to matters where the Region has authority (i.e., servicing, regional transportation systems, assisted and affordable housing, etc.); and, d. That York Region’s role as a commenting agency should also include providing support on City-led initiatives and studies related to matters where York Region has authority (e.g., local transportation and servicing master plans, housing strategies, etc.); and, e. That a memorandum of understanding between York Region and Markham be prepared to confirm the Regional services to be provided by York Region; and, 3. That York Region provide additional detail and clarification on the matters identified in Appendix ‘B’; and, 4. That this report be forwarded to York Region as the City of Markham’

1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc., at 10506 and 10508 Warden Avenue to permit townhouses, stacked townhouses, and mixed use multi-storey units, a 2 ha dual use park/stormwater management block; and a secondary school block (Ward 2), File No. PLAN 22 265291”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc., to amend the Official Plan, be endorsed in principle by Council, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 19 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be endorsed in principle by Council and that the draft Zoning By-law be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.