Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held January 25, 2021, be confirmed.

That the communications submitted by Andrew McCammon, Executive Director, The Ontario Headwaters Institute, Michelle Hannikainen, Kelly Swartz, Samantha Bite, Hayley Young, Katie Koichopolos, Leslie Fan, Colleen Frankovich, Alannah Copetti, Amanda Bonomo, Emily Crocker, Alexandra Henriques, Marg Drudge, Cathy Hedderwick, Laura Tipton (1), Jacqueline Furfaro, Hannah Sunderani, Lauryne Hartman, Arti Jalan, Kristen Hosick, Ellen Reesor, Stephanie Ramautar, Project Manager – Municipal Planning at Trillium Health Partners, Mark Cooper, Matt Rock, Maddie Chambers, Rita Di Cesare, Allison Rock, Alfred Chalk, Ralph Strutt, Jaykamath, Amy Fabbo, Iris Leung, Mrianda Minhas, Donald Strathroy, Miriam Reesor, Josh Griffin, Judith Livingston, Cookie Roscoe, Linda McIntosh, Trishna Kamath, Alexander Wolf, Joan Moore, Michael Robertson, Hitesh Parmar, Katrina Basso, Jean Rennie, Karen Grimshaw, Margaret Calver, Susan Reesor (1), Susan Reesor (2), Peeter Vanker, Patricia J. Rennie, Marilyn Ginsburg, Mary Jo Turner, Corie Bonnaffon, Reid Williamson, Valerie and Dave Burke, Laura Tipton (2), Carey Yeoman, Ajda El-Zabet, Kimberly Seymour and Michael Oberpichler, Leslie Girdharry, Judith Marshall, Diane Berwick, Kimberly Seymour on behalf of the Settler's Park Residence Association, Valerie Tate, Joan Honsberger, Rhonda Duma, Yared Lakew, The Execuitive of Ward One (South) Thornhill Residents Inc., Arlene Reesor and Denis Taylor, Tarun Dewan on behalf of Grandview Area Residents Association, Art

That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Mon Sheong Foundation to permit a long-term care facility within a learning centre and assisted living community at 36 Apple Creek Boulevard (Ward 2), File No.: MZO 21 105377”, be received; and, That a future Site Plan Application by Mon Sheong Foundation be required for 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and be subject to approval by the City of Markham; and, That Appendix "E" include the following additional condition: "5. That in Building 1, no residential units shall be located on the east side of the portion of the building fronting on Apple Creek Boulevard."; and, That the City of Markham support the Minister’s Zoning Order request by Mon Sheong Foundation for the lands at 36 Apple Creek Boulevard, subject to the recommended zoning standards in Appendix “D”, attached to this staff report; and, That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, York Region, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as the City of Markham’s comments on the MZO request by Mon Sheong Foundation for 36 Apple Creek Boulevard; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Mon Sheong Foundation to permit a long-term care facility within a learning centre and assisted living community at 36 Apple Creek Boulevard (Ward 2), File No.: MZO 21 105377”, be received; and, That staff be directed to hold a Community Information meeting and that the results of the Community Information meeting and the proposed staff recommendation be considered at a Special Council meeting to be held during the week of February 15, 2021; and, That the City of Markham support the Minister’s Zoning Order request by Mon Sheong Foundation for the lands at 36 Apple Creek Boulevard, subject to the recommended zoning standards in Appendix “D”, attached to this staff report; and, That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, York Region, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as the City of Markham’s comments on the MZO request by Mon Sheong Foundation for 36 Apple Creek Boulevard; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Flato Developments Inc. to permit residential development on lands at 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue (Ward 6)”, dated February 8, 2021, be received; That the deputations from Peter Miasek, Alexis Edghill Whalen, Ellen Reesor, Marilyn Ginsburg; Matthew Rock, Richard Reesor, Jay Reesor, Valerie Burke, be received; and, That the City of Markham supports the revised Minister’s Zoning Order request by Flato Developments Inc. as presented to Development Services Committee on February 8, 2021, for 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue, to permit 219 single-detached dwellings, 197 townhouses, 200 purpose built rental apartment units, and two parks each at 0.8 hectares, subject to the following conditions: That an additional four acres of parkland above and beyond the parkland dedication required under the Planning Act be provided for a serviced park, and that Flato Developments Inc. agrees to provide up to 50 percent or $1 million, whichever is greater, of the capital cost for construction of the park; That an additional 100 affordable units be provided as defined under the York Region Official Plan, 2010, and include accessibility features to the satisfaction of the City; Ensure that all technical studies normally required as part of a re-zoning application, including but not limited to, an Environmental Impact Study be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Flato Developments Inc. to permit residential development on lands at 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue (Ward 6)”, dated February 8, 2021, be received; and, That the deputations from Peter Miasek, Alexis Edghill Whalen, Ellen Reesor, Marilyn Ginsburg; Matthew Rock, Richard Reesor, Jay Reesor, Valerie Burke, be received; and, That staff be directed to hold a Community Information meeting and that the results of the Community Information meeting and the proposed staff recommendation be considered at a future Council meeting; and, That this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, York Region, and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville as the City of Markham’s comments on the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request submitted by Flato Developments Inc. for 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue; and, That the City of Markham not support the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request by Flato Developments Inc., for the lands at 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue and that the expansion of Markham’s urban boundary needed to accommodate the development be considered instead through York Region’s current Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, Should the Minister determine it appropriate to issue an MZO, it is recommended that the Minister consider the zoning standards in Appendix ‘D’ attached to this staff report; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary t

That the confidential items listed below be

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 4:25 PM.

1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Mon Sheong Foundation to permit a long- term care facility within a learning centre and assisted living community at 36 Apple Creek Boulevard (Ward 2), File No.: MZO 21 105377”, be received; and, 2. That a future Site Plan Application by Mon Sheong Foundation be required for 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and be subject to approval by the City of Markham; and, 3. That Appendix "E" include the following additional condition: "5. That in Building 1, no residential units shall be located on the east side of the portion of the building fronting on Apple Creek Boulevard."; and, 4. That the City of Markham support the Minister’s Zoning Order request by Mon Sheong Foundation for the lands at 36 Apple Creek Boulevard, subject to the recommended zoning standards in Appendix “D”, attached to this staff report; and, 6 5. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, York Region, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as the City of Markham’s comments on the MZO request by Mon Sheong Foundation for 36 Apple Creek Boulevard; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9 1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Flato Developments Inc. to permit residential development on lands at 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue (Ward 6)”, dated February 8, 2021, be received; 2. That the deputations from Peter Miasek, Alexis Edghill Whalen, Ellen Reesor, Marilyn Ginsburg; Matthew Rock, Richard Reesor, Jay Reesor, Valerie Burke, be received; and, 3. That the City of Markham supports the revised Minister’s Zoning Order request by Flato Developments Inc. as presented to Development Services Committee on February 8, 2021, for 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue, to permit 219 single-detached dwellings, 197 townhouses, 200 purpose built rental apartment units, and two parks each at 0.8 hectares, subject to the following conditions: a. That an additional four acres of parkland above and beyond the parkland dedication required under the Planning Act be provided for a serviced park, and that Flato Developments Inc. agrees to provide up to 50 percent or $1 million, whichever is greater, of the capital cost for construction of the park; b. That an additional 100 affordable units be provided as defined under the York Region Official Plan, 2010, and include accessibility features to the satisfaction of the City; c. Ensure that all technical studies normally required as part of a re- zoning application, including but not limited to, an Environmental Impact Study be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of

1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Flato Developments Inc. to permit residential development on lands at 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue (Ward 6)”, dated February 8, 2021, be received; and, 2. That the deputations from Peter Miasek, Alexis Edghill Whalen, Ellen Reesor, Marilyn Ginsburg; Matthew Rock, Richard Reesor, Jay Reesor, Valerie Burke, be received; and, 3. That staff be directed to hold a Community Information meeting and that the results of the Community Information meeting and the proposed staff recommendation be considered at a future Council meeting; and, 4. That this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, York Region, and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville as the City of Markham’s comments on the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request submitted by Flato Developments Inc. for 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue; and, 11 5. That the City of Markham not support the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request by Flato Developments Inc., for the lands at 5474 and 5662 19th Avenue and that the expansion of Markham’s urban boundary needed to accommodate the development be considered instead through York Region’s current Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, 6. Should the Minister determine it appropriate to issue an MZO, it is recommended that the Minister consider the zoning standards in Appendix ‘D’ attached to this staff report; and further, 7. That staff be authorized and directed to d