Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Special Development Services Committee meeting held February 19, 2019, be confirmed.

​ That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held February 25, 2019, be confirmed.

​ That the minutes of the Development Services Public meeting held February 19, 2019, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held February 13, 2019, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held January 14, 2019, be received for information purposes.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 2585231 Ontario Inc., Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit medium-rise residential and mixed use development at 9999 Markham Road, (Ward 5), File Nos: ZA/SU 18 180621”, be received.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, New World Centre (Markham) Development Corporation, 100-110 Clegg Road (south side of Highway 7, west of South Town Centre Boulevard) Applications for zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit a mixed-use high density development, Markham Centre (Ward 8), File No. ZA/SU 18 180462;” be received.

That the staff report titled “Amendment to Designation By-law 4-78, Eckardt-Stiver House, 206 Main Street Unionville”, dated March 18, 2019, be received; and, That By-law 4-78 designating the Eckardt-Stiver House at 206 Main Street, Unionville under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended as per Appendix “A” to this report, to update the Statement of Significance to include both exterior and interior architectural features; and, That the Clerks Department serve upon the owner Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That if there is no objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amending by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there is an objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed amendment to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report titled “Amendment to Designation By-law 211-79, Briarwood Farm – James McLean House, 4031 Sixteenth Avenue”, dated March 18, 2019, be received; and, That By-law 211-79 designating Briarwood Farm – James McLean House at 4031 Sixteenth Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended as per Appendix “A” to this report, as the building will be relocated within the subject property and will have a new legal description, and to update the Statement of Significance to include interior architectural features; and, That the Clerks Department serve upon the owner Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That if there is no objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amending by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there is an objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed amendment to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Thomas Lownsbrough House, 9392 Kennedy Road,” dated March 18, 2019, be received; and, That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Thomas Lownsbrough House at 9392 Kennedy Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 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; and, 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; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memorandum dated March 18, 2019 entitled "Road Safety in Markham (City-wide), be received; and, That the deputations from Elisabeth Tan and Steve Glassman be received; and, That the communications from Gordon Lawson be received.

That the John Street Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) be deleted from the City of Markham's 2019 capital projects budget.

That the staff presentation provided by Brian Lee, Director, Engineering, entitled "John Street Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) (Construction)," be received; and, That the deputations of Elisabeth Tan, Steve Glassman, Anthony Ko, Peter Miasek and David Jordon, be received; and, That the communications of Gordon Lawson and Alena Gotz be received.

That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Douglas-Heise House, Address: 15 Wales Avenue,” dated March 18, 2019, be received.

That the report titled “Recommendation Report, F.J Homes Limited, Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 to permit 14 single detached dwellings. Southwest corner of Roy Rainey Avenue and Country Ridge Drive (Ward 4), Files ZA/SU 17 155326”, be received; and; That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by F.J. Homes Limited, to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsection 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 zoning by-law (Appendix ‘B’) within two years of its approval by Council; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 submitted by F.J. Homes Limited, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘B’; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ and as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and, That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and, That Council assign servicing a

That the report dated March 18, 2019 titled “Recommendation Report, 2412371 Ontario Limited (Wyview Group), 4121 Highway 7 Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit a temporary car storage lot, (Ward 3), File No. ZA 18 154593,” be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 13, 2018 regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2412371 Ontario Limited (Wyview Group), be received; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2412371 Ontario Limited (Wyview Group) to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved, and that staff finalize the implementing zoning by-law amendment for enactment by Council; and further, 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 1:42 p.m. to discuss the following matters:

That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 4:38 p.m.

1. That the staff report titled “Amendment to Designation By-law 4-78, Eckardt- Stiver House, 206 Main Street Unionville”, dated March 18, 2019, be received; and, 5 2. That By-law 4-78 designating the Eckardt-Stiver House at 206 Main Street, Unionville under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended as per Appendix “A” to this report, to update the Statement of Significance to include both exterior and interior architectural features; and, 3. That the Clerks Department serve upon the owner Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 4. That if there is no objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amending by-law before Council for adoption; and, 5. That if there is an objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed amendment to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the staff report titled “Amendment to Designation By-law 211-79, Briarwood Farm – James McLean House, 4031 Sixteenth Avenue”, dated March 18, 2019, be received; and, 2. That By-law 211-79 designating Briarwood Farm – James McLean House at 4031 Sixteenth Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended as per Appendix “A” to this report, as the building will be relocated within the subject property and will have a new legal description, and to update the Statement of Significance to include interior architectural features; and, 3. That the Clerks Department serve upon the owner Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 4. That if there is no objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amending by-law before Council for adoption; and, 6 5. That if there is an objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed amendment to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the presentation provided by the Members of the Committee for an Age-Friendly Markham (Regional Councillor Jack Heath, Andy Langer, Gail Leet, Christl Reeh and 9 Diane Gabay) entitled "Recommendations for an Age-Friendly Community", be received; and, 2. That the deputations by Elisabeth Tan, Anthony Ko, and Lucy Giammarco regarding the Recommendations for an Age-Friendly Community be received; and, 3. That staff be directed to report back to Development Services Committee on the following recommendations for an Age-Friendly Markham by November 2019: a. That all future single, semi and townhome developments approved in Markham contain a minimum number of Always Homes, those which allow owners the option of aging longer in their home, considering:  10% of new home developments be Always Homes and built on grade with no basement thus ensuring greater affordability and accessibility; and,  10% of new home developments be Always Homes and built on grade with a full basement; and,  10% of new condo units being developed meet the Always guidelines as well; and, b. That the City develop standards for Always Homes and units for implementation as soon as possible in all new developments, having consideration for:  wheelchair accessibility including hallway widths  better kitchen and bathroom design  a shower on the main floor  proper door handles  a location for short-term sleeping quarters on the main floor  no steps from grade to the front door, and to the main floor

1. That the report titled “Recommendation Report, F.J Homes Limited, Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 to permit 14 single detached dwellings. Southwest corner of Roy Rainey Avenue and Country Ridge Drive (Ward 4), Files ZA/SU 17 155326”, be received; and; 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by F.J. Homes Limited, to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, 3. That in accordance with the provisions of subsection 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 zoning by-law (Appendix ‘B’) within two years of its approval by Council; and, 4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 submitted by F.J. Homes Limited, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘B’; and, 5. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ and as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and, 6. That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and, 14 7. That Co