Development Services Committee Meeting

​That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held May 11, 2020, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee (Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan and Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway) meeting held May 7, 2020, be received for information purposes.

That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2020”, dated May 25, 2020 be received; and, That Council supports a matching grant of up to $10,000.00 for the re-conditioning of the historic wooden tongue and groove exterior cladding and the replication of the wooden recessed paneled entrance doors for 10137 Woodbine Ave.; and, That the identified grants be funded from the Commercial Façade Improvement Program Account (620-101-5699-20018 ) which has a budget of $20,000.00 for the year 2020; and, That the remaining budget of $10,000 ($20,000-$10,000) be returned to the original funding source; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Designated Property Grant Applications -2020” , dated May 25, 2020, be received; and, That Designated Property Grants for 2020 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $24,940.53, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program; 15 Colborne Street, Thornhill-up to $2,774.15 for repairs to the cedar shingle roof and the brick chimney as already approved by the City; 17 Euclid Street, Unionville- up to $1,694.48 for the installation of two historically authentic wooden second storey windows; 8 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates-up to $7,500.00 for installation of a new cedar shingle roof; 10 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates –up to $5,000.00 for the reconstruction of brick veneered dummy chimneys; 16 George Street, Markham Village-up to $5,000.00 for repairs to the floor deck and railings of the historic veranda and re-conditioning of more of the historic windows; 309 Main Street North, Markham Village-up to $2,971.90 for the reconditioning of three historic wooden windows. That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account 620-101-5699-20017 ($30,000.00 available for 2020); and, That the remaining budget in the amount of $5,059.47 ($30,000 - $24,940.53), as well as any un-used budget on approved projects, be returned to the original funding source; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary t

That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application, Accessory Building, 31 Wales Avenue, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4, File No. 20 112282 DP”, dated May 25, 2020 be received; and, That Council endorse the demolition of the frame accessory building at 31 Wales Avenue, with the conditions that the applicant consult and comply with any requirements of the City’s Urban Design staff to address the protection of mature trees during demolition, and that the owner advertise the heritage materials for salvage in a local newspaper, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Planning; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application for a Building Listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, Summerfeldt-Stickley House, 10536 McCowan Road, Ward 6”, File No. 20 110958 DP, dated May 25, 2020, be received; That Council approve the demolition of the vacant listed heritage building known as the Summerfeldt-Stickley House on the basis of its advanced state of disrepair and the unlikely possibility of repairs being undertaken based on the applicant’s structural review by a qualified engineering consultant; That as conditions of demolition approval, the owner be required to provide at their sole cost a Markham Remembered commemorative plaque to interpret the history of the property, and place it in near the front of the property, and the owner be required to advertise in a local newspaper the availability of the building for potential salvage of materials that could be used elsewhere, both to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Planning; And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre), Application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a phased high-density residential development at 4077 and 4101 Highway 7, Markham Centre (Ward 3) - File No. PLA 20 140215”, be received; and, That the deputations of Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson, on behalf of 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre); and Peter Miasek on behalf of the Unionville Residents Association, be received; and, That the communications submitted by Peter Miasek on behalf of the Unionville Residents Association; David McBeth; Donna Swift; and Richard Gillott be received; and, That staff be directed to proceed with the processing of the minor variance application for Phase 1 of the development proposal; and, That a community information meeting be held for the application in June 2020; and, That staff continue to evaluate the proposal through the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update study consultation process; and, That an additional community information meeting be held prior to finalization of a draft development option for the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update study area; and; That a statutory public meeting for the application be scheduled for a date to be determined following the completion of a draft development option for the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update study area; and, That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility and requirements of incorpo

That the report entitled “Proposed Amendments to By-law 2005-104 - A By-law to Prohibit the Use of Land or the Erection of Buildings unless Municipal Services are Available ”, be received; and, That the proposed amendments to By-law 2005-104 as outlined in Attachment 'A' of the report be enacted; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation provided by Wai Yong Di-Giorgio, Principal, and Donna Hinde, Principal, The Planning Partnership entitled "Highway 48 Corridor Vision" be received; and, That the deputations of Alexis Walen; and Mary Ellen Bench, Dentons, on behalf of Flato Developments Inc., be received; and further, That the communications submitted by Brian Drudge; and Emma West, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of Flato Developments Inc., be received.

That the presentation provided by Ed Sajecki, Partner and David Sajecki, Partner, Sajecki Planning entitled “Yonge North Subway Extension Intensification Analysis” be received.

That the report dated May 25, 2020 entitled “Yonge North Subway Extension Intensification Analysis” be received; That this report be officially forwarded to Metrolinx for consideration and input to the initial business case for the Yonge North Subway Extension; That Metrolinx be invited to Development Services Committee to present the development of their initial business case prior to finalization and adoption by their Board; That upon approval of the initial Metrolinx business plan by their Board, Markham staff report to Development Services Committee on the scope of a Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan and appropriate funding; That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the deputations of Ian Free and Christiane Bergauer-Free be received; and, That the communications submitted by Ian Free and Christiane Bergauer-Free be received.

That the report titled “Committee of Adjustment Procedural By-law Amendment File #: PR 20 112899”, be received; and, That Staff be directed to reconvene Committee of Adjustment meetings to consider applications utilizing electronic meeting participation; and, That the amendment to Bylaw 2014-170 (A By-law to Establish a Procedure for the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Markham) as attached in Appendix ‘B’ be enacted and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled "Feasibility Study and Detailed Design of Floodplain Reduction Works for Lands Located in the Little Rouge Creek Subwatershed West of McCowan Road (Ward 6)" be received; and, That staff be directed to work with the owners of the lands municipally known as 11142 McCowan Road, Markham and 11270 McCowan Road, Markham (“Adjacent Land Owners”) and cost share the fees for completing the technical studies and detailed design components of the flood reduction work, and, That the Adjacent Land Owners upfront the City’s share of the cost for completing the technical studies and the detailed design components of the project in the amount of approximately $87,380, inclusive of HST impact, and that the City reimburse the Adjacent Land Owners through a future Capital Budget, tentatively in 2023, and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Adjacent Land Owners for the feasibility study, detailed design cost and other matters relating to the project in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services and the City Solicitor; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Development Services Committee suspend the rules of procedure to allow J. Pitman Patterson, BLG, external legal counsel for the City of Markham, to be present for confidential session.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 1:50 PM to discuss the following matters:

That the Development Services Committee confidential session adjourn at 3:39 PM.

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 5:04 PM.

1. That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2020”, dated May 25, 2020 be received; and, 2. That Council supports a matching grant of up to $10,000.00 for the re- conditioning of the historic wooden tongue and groove exterior cladding and the replication of the wooden recessed paneled entrance doors for 10137 Woodbine Ave.; and, 3. That the identified grants be funded from the Commercial Façade Improvement Program Account (620-101-5699-20018 ) which has a budget of $20,000.00 for the year 2020; and, 4 4. That the remaining budget of $10,000 ($20,000-$10,000) be returned to the original funding source; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Designated Property Grant Applications -2020”, dated May 25, 2020, be received; and, 2. That Designated Property Grants for 2020 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $24,940.53, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program; a. 15 Colborne Street, Thornhill-up to $2,774.15 for repairs to the cedar shingle roof and the brick chimney as already approved by the City; b. 17 Euclid Street, Unionville- up to $1,694.48 for the installation of two historically authentic wooden second storey windows; c. 8 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates-up to $7,500.00 for installation of a new cedar shingle roof; d. 10 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates –up to $5,000.00 for the reconstruction of brick veneered dummy chimneys; e. 16 George Street, Markham Village-up to $5,000.00 for repairs to the floor deck and railings of the historic veranda and re-conditioning of more of the historic windows; f. 309 Main Street North, Markham Village-up to $2,971.90 for the reconditioning of three historic wooden windows. 3. That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account 620-101-5699-20017 ($30,000.00 available for 2020); and, 5 4. That the remaining budget in the amount of $5,059.47 ($30,000 - $24,940.53), as well as any un-used budget on approved projects, be returned to the original funding source; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and dir

1. That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application for a Building Listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, Summerfeldt-Stickley House, 10536 McCowan Road, Ward 6”, File No. 20 110958 DP, dated May 25, 2020, be received; 2. That Council approve the demolition of the vacant listed heritage building known as the Summerfeldt-Stickley House on the basis of its advanced state of disrepair and the unlikely possibility of repairs being undertaken based on the applicant’s structural review by a qualified engineering consultant; 3. That as conditions of demolition approval, the owner be required to provide at their sole cost a Markham Remembered commemorative plaque to interpret the history of the property, and place it in near the front of the property, and the owner be required to advertise in a local newspaper the availability of the building for potential salvage of materials that could be used elsewhere, both to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Planning; 4. And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre), Application for an Official Plan Amendment 8 and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a phased high-density residential development at 4077 and 4101 Highway 7, Markham Centre (Ward 3) - File No. PLA 20 140215”, be received; and, 2. That the deputations of Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson, on behalf of 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom - Markham Centre); and Peter Miasek on behalf of the Unionville Residents Association, be received; and, 3. That the communications submitted by Peter Miasek on behalf of the Unionville Residents Association; David McBeth; Donna Swift; and Richard Gillott be received; and, 4. That staff be directed to proceed with the processing of the minor variance application for Phase 1 of the development proposal; and, 5. That a community information meeting be held for the application in June 2020; and, 6. That staff continue to evaluate the proposal through the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update study consultation process; and, 7. That an additional community information meeting be held prior to finalization of a draft development option for the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update study area; and; 8. That a statutory public meeting for the application be scheduled for a date to be determined following the completion of a draft development option for the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update study area; and, 9. That staff be directed to investigate the feasibilit

9 1. That the report entitled “Proposed Amendments to By-law 2005-104 - A By- law to Prohibit the Use of Land or the Erection of Buildings unless Municipal Services are Available”, be received; and, 2. That the proposed amendments to By-law 2005-104 as outlined in Attachment 'A' of the report be enacted; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the deputations of Ian Free and Christiane Bergauer-Free be received; and, 13 2. That the communications submitted by Ian Free and Christiane Bergauer-Free be received.

1. That the report entitled "Feasibility Study and Detailed Design of Floodplain Reduction Works for Lands Located in the Little Rouge Creek Subwatershed West of McCowan Road (Ward 6)" be received; and, 2. That staff be directed to work with the owners of the lands municipally known as 11142 McCowan Road, Markham and 11270 McCowan Road, Markham (“Adjacent Land Owners”) and cost share the fees for completing the technical studies and detailed design components of the flood reduction work, and, 14 3. That the Adjacent Land Owners upfront the City’s share of the cost for completing the technical studies and the detailed design components of the project in the amount of approximately $87,380, inclusive of HST impact, and that the City reimburse the Adjacent Land Owners through a future Capital Budget, tentatively in 2023, and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Adjacent Land Owners for the feasibility study, detailed design cost and other matters relating to the project in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services and the City Solicitor; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.