Development Services Committee Meeting

​ That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held February 11, 2019, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Historic Unionville Community Vision Committee meetings held June 20, 2018, September 19, 2018, October 17, 2018 and November 21, 2018, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meetings held May 16, 2018 and September 19, 2018, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held November 12, 2018, be received for information purposes.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 10-20 Fincham Inc. to permit fourteen townhouse and two semi-detached dwellings at 10 and 20 Fincham Avenue (Southeast intersection of 16th Avenue and Fincham Avenue) (Ward 4)”, be received; and, That planning staff be directed to advise the local Councillor of a proposed Statutory Public Meeting date for development applications prior to the Statutory Public Meeting being scheduled to provide the local Councillor with the opportunity to hold a Community Information meeting, if necessary, and to notify all Members of Council of the Statutory Public Meeting date prior to public notice being given.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Limited, 4038 Highway 7 (north side, east of Village Parkway), Applications for zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit a residential development accommodating 50 townhouse dwellings and 20 single detached dwellings (Ward 3), File No. ZA/SU 18 180309;” be received.

That the report dated February 25th, 2019, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Sarena Properties Ltd., Zoning By-law Amendment application to extend permission for temporary uses at 197 & 199 Langstaff Road, File No.: ZA 18 257917, Ward 1”, be received;

That the report dated February 25th, 2019, titled “Preliminary Report, Condor Properties Ltd., Langstaff Phase 1A Development, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use high rise development for 910 units at 25, 11, 9 and 5 Langstasff Road, south west of Yonge Street and Highway 407, File Nos: ZA/SU 18 162178, Ward 1”, be received; and, That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications be

That the memorandum titled “Steeles Avenue Widening Update – East of Markham Road to Ninth Line (Wards 7 & 8)” be received; and, That Council reiterates to the Regional Municipality of York the importance of timely completion of Steeles Avenue East between east of Markham Road and Ninth Line; and, That the Regional Municipality of York be requested to confirm the timing of the completion of Steeles widening with the City of Toronto; and further, That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017”, dated February 25, 2019, be received; That this report, including specific recommendations for changes to Proposed Amendment 1, as summarized in the Revised Appendix ‘A’ , be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and York Region, as the City of Markham’s comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the associated proposed framework for provincially significant employment zones, and the associated proposed Ontario regulation changes; That the Province not allow urban expansions outside of a municipal comprehensive review, except where such expansions are initiated by a local municipality, are minor and are contiguous to an existing urban area with full servicing; That the Province be advised that the City of Markham does not support the conversion of employment lands outside of the municipal comprehensive review process; That the Province consult with the City of Markham and York Region staff on the proposed provincially significant employment zones to further refine the mapping having regard to local planning considerations; That the Province provide a predictable and guaranteed program of transit funding to ensure delivery of higher order transit that is critical to support intensification in Markham; And further that staff be authorized and directed to do all th

That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019 be received; and, That the Federal Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation be advised of Council’s support for the National Housing Strategy and the City of Markham’s interest in partnering with senior levels of government, non-profit housing organizations and rental cooperatives, and the private sector on a future eligible affordable and rental housing project in Markham; and, That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019, be forwarded to: the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and that Council express its support for inclusionary zoning and request the Province to provide additional financial incentives such as the deferral of provincial education development charges and an allocation of a portion of the non-resident speculation tax collected in York Region, in support of future eligible affordable and rental housing projects in Markham; and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner of York Region in response to the request for comments on the draft Rental Housing Incentives Guideline for purpose built rental housing, and that Council express its support for the Guideline and request the Region to consider a 60 month Regional development charge deferral, and a tax increment equivalent grant program fo

That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 1:12 p.m.

1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Limited, 4038 Highway 7 (north side, east of Village Parkway), Applications for zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit a residential development accommodating 50 townhouse dwellings and 20 5 single detached dwellings (Ward 3), File No. ZA/SU 18 180309;” be received.

1. That the report dated February 25th, 2019, titled “Preliminary Report, Condor Properties Ltd., Langstaff Phase 1A Development, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use high rise development for 910 units at 25, 11, 9 and 5 Langstasff Road, south west of Yonge Street and Highway 407, File Nos: ZA/SU 18 162178, Ward 1”, be received; and, 6 2. That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications be

1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017”, dated February 25, 2019, be received; 2. That this report, including specific recommendations for changes to Proposed Amendment 1, as summarized in the Revised Appendix ‘A’, be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and York Region, as the City of Markham’s comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the associated proposed framework for provincially significant employment zones, and the associated proposed Ontario regulation changes; 8 3. That the Province not allow urban expansions outside of a municipal comprehensive review, except where such expansions are initiated by a local municipality, are minor and are contiguous to an existing urban area with full servicing; 4. That the Province be advised that the City of Markham does not support the conversion of employment lands outside of the municipal comprehensive review process; 5. That the Province consult with the City of Markham and York Region staff on the proposed provincially significant employment zones to further refine the mapping having regard to local planning considerations; 6. That the Province provide a predictable and guaranteed program of transit funding to ensure delivery of higher order transit that is critical to support intensification in Markham; 7. And further that staff be authorized and

1. That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019 be received; and, 2. That the Federal Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation be advised of Council’s support for the National Housing Strategy and the City of Markham’s interest in partnering with senior levels of government, non-profit housing organizations and rental cooperatives, and the private sector on a future eligible affordable and rental housing project in Markham; and, 3. That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019, be forwarded to: a. the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and that Council express its support for inclusionary zoning and request the Province to provide additional financial incentives such as the deferral of provincial education development charges and an allocation of a portion of the non-resident speculation tax collected in York Region, in support of future eligible affordable and rental housing projects in Markham; and b. the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner of York Region in response to the request for comments on the draft Rental Housing Incentives Guideline for purpose built rental housing, and that Council express its support for the Guideline and request the Region to consider a 60 month Regional development charge deferral, and a tax increment equivalent g