The Markham Record

Development Services Committee Meeting

May 13, 2019

Who was there

Present (9): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Karen Rea, Frank Scarpitti

Absent (1): Isa Lee

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 (22 motions)

17 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 29, 2019, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held April 10, 2019, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the report titled ‘Information Report 2019 First Quarter Update of the Street and Park Name Reserve List’, be received; and, That Council approve the revised Street and Park Name Reserve List set out in Appendix ‘A’ attached to this report , as amended at the May 13, 2019 Development Services Committee Meeting."
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the proposed recommendation of Imran Khan Niazi Road in the Street and Park Name Reserve List be
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Deferred
That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Garden Homes (Markham) Inc. Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control to permit a Townhouse Development, 73 Main Street South, Markham Village, Files OP 15 108135, ZA 15 108135, SU 17157341 and SC 17 157341,” dated May 13, 2019, be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Sasson Construction Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit high density mixed use development at 9351-9399 Markham Road, Ward 5, File No: ZA 18 140091”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 20-storey apartment building at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue (south-west corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Markham Road), Ward 4, File No: ZA 18 258912”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the presentation entitled ‘Provincial Consultation on Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations and Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection of People and Property be received’; and, That the presentation entitled ‘Provincial Consultation on Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations and Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection of People and Property’ form the basis of staff comments to the Province in response to ERO 013-5018 and ERO 013-4992; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the presentation by York Region Rapid Transit Corporation on the Yonge Subway Extension, vivaNext Plan, Cornell Bus Terminal Update and Bus Rapid Transit be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the staff report dated May 13, 2019 titled “INFORMATION REPORT 1107656 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) Block 45, Plan 65M-3266, Leitchcroft-Galleria Lands, south-east corner of Highway 7 and South Park Road, revised plans for a proposed condominium apartment development (Ward 8), File No. SC 17 137260;” be received; and, That the presentation by representatives of 1107656 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) be received; and, That Development Services Committee endorse, in principle, the revised plans attached; and, That site plan endorsement and final approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design; or delegate; and, That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and, That the Region of York be advised that servicing allocation for 493 apartment units has been confirmed; and, That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and, That the applicant be directed to inform existing and future purchasers of units in the proposed development that building heights may be increased from 24 to 34 and 37 storeys, and that the applicant include a provision in all agreements of purchase and sale executed after the date of this resolution notifying prospective purchasers of this potential change; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That where a new property is added to the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest by Council in the future, the property owner be notified in writing after Council has approved the listing on the Heritage Register, and that such notification will include an educational package explaining the purpose and implications of being on the Register as a listed property.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Lost
That where a new property is being considered for placement on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest in the future, the property owner be notified in writing prior to consideration by Heritage Markham and Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Lost
That the following be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Referred
That the report entitled “Amendment to Enterprise Boulevard Construction Agreement and Assumption of Enterprise Boulevard (Ward 3)” be received; and, That Council revise the obligation for Ruland Properties Inc. to install the streetscape improvements along Enterprise Boulevard (“Enterprise”) as part of the Enterprise Boulevard Construction Agreement between Ruland Properties Inc. and the Corporation of the Town of Markham (2005) (“Agreement”) to include that obligation as a part of future site plan applications, and return any existing letters of credit for streetscape improvements to Ruland Properties Inc.; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Amendment to the Agreement (“Amendment Agreement”) based on the terms and conditions described in this report, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the City Solicitor; and, That Council, upon Ruland Properties Inc. executing the Amendment Agreement, assume Enterprise Boulevard as outlined in this report, and pass any necessary bylaws for traffic control, parking restrictions and speed limits; and further, That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report “Flato Markham Theatre Brand Strategy – A New and Fresh Identity” be received; and, That Council approve the new logo and brand strategy; 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 Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 2:37 PM.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
4 1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Garden Homes (Markham) Inc. Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control to permit a Townhouse Development, 73 Main Street South, Markham Village, Files OP 15 108135, ZA 15 108135, SU 17157341 and SC 17 157341,” dated May 13, 2019, be received; and, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 20- 5 storey apartment building at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue (south-west corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Markham Road), Ward 4, File No: ZA 18 258912”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the presentation entitled ‘Provincial Consultation on Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations and Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection of People and Property be received’; and, 2. That the presentation entitled ‘Provincial Consultation on Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations and Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection of People and Property’ form the basis of staff comments to the Province in response to ERO 013-5018 and ERO 013-4992; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 6
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
8 1. That the staff report dated May 13, 2019 titled “INFORMATION REPORT 1107656 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) Block 45, Plan 65M-3266, Leitchcroft-Galleria Lands, south-east corner of Highway 7 and South Park Road, revised plans for a proposed condominium apartment development (Ward 8), File No. SC 17 137260;” be received; and, 2. That the presentation by representatives of 1107656 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) be received; and, 3. That Development Services Committee endorse, in principle, the revised plans attached; and, 4. That site plan endorsement and final approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design; or delegate; and, 5. That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and, 6. That the Region of York be advised that servicing allocation for 493 apartment units has been confirmed; and, 7. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and, 8. That the applicant be directed to inform existing and future purchasers of units in the proposed development that building heights may be increased from 24 to 34 and 37 storeys, and that the applicant include a provision in all agreements of purchase and sale executed after the date of this resolution notifying prospective purchasers of this potential change; and further, 9. That Staff be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
10 That the following be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Referred
1. That the report entitled “Amendment to Enterprise Boulevard Construction Agreement and Assumption of Enterprise Boulevard (Ward 3)” be received; and, 2. That Council revise the obligation for Ruland Properties Inc. to install the streetscape improvements along Enterprise Boulevard (“Enterprise”) as part of the Enterprise Boulevard Construction Agreement between Ruland Properties Inc. and the Corporation of the Town of Markham (2005) (“Agreement”) to include that obligation as a part of future site plan applications, and return any existing letters of credit for streetscape improvements to Ruland Properties Inc.; and, 11 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Amendment to the Agreement (“Amendment Agreement”) based on the terms and conditions described in this report, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the City Solicitor; and, 4. That Council, upon Ruland Properties Inc. executing the Amendment Agreement, assume Enterprise Boulevard as outlined in this report, and pass any necessary bylaws for traffic control, parking restrictions and speed limits; and further, 5. That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried

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