Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held November 9, 2020, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held November 3, 2020, be confirmed.

That the report titled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, George and Isabella Peach Farmhouse, 10961 Victoria Square Boulevard, Ward 2”, dated November 23, 2020, be received; and, That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the George and Isabella Peach Farmhouse -10961 Victoria Square Boulevard 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, That if the designation is

That the memorandum entitled “Dickson Hill Road – Proposed Road Closure (Ward 5)”, be received; and, That staff be directed to obtain feedback from the residents on Dickson Hill Road regarding the road closure; and, That staff be directed to close Dickson Hill Road as outlined in this memo upon receiving majority support for the road closure; and further, That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Report titled “Development Fee and Building Fee By-laws Update” dated November 23, 2020 be received; and, That the proposed amendments be

That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2431988 Ontario Ltd, Site Plan Control application to permit a 12-storey 259 unit mixed use apartment building and 312 stacked townhouses on Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, north side of Highway 7, east of 9th Line (Ward 5), File SPC 19 136373”, be received; and, That the Site Plan application (SPC 19 136373) submitted by 2431988 Ontario Ltd. be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, and that Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 571 dwelling units for Site Plan Control application SPC 19 136373; and further, That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated November 23, 2020, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 3500 Steeles Avenue East LP (Canderel), Site Plan Control application to permit an 844 stall (21,606 m2), four-storey parking structure on the existing surface parking lot located at 3500 Steeles Avenue East, on the north side of Steeles Avenue, east of Victoria Park Avenue (Ward 8)", be received; and, That the application for Site Plan Control approval (SPC 20 120899) be endorsed, in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and, That Site Plan Control approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued following execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan Control approval is only issued when the Director or his designate has signed the plans; and, That endorsement shall lapse after a period of three years from the date of endorsement in the event that a Site Plan Agreement is not executed within that period; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Report dated November 23, 2020 entitled, “Recommendation Report, Site Plan Control Application by 10057428 Canada Corp. (IRISTEL), to construct a five (5) storey office building at 220 Cachet Woods Court, File No. SPC 20 112635 (Ward 2)” be received; and, That the Site Plan application by 10057428 Canada Corp., be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report, and that Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Staff endorsement, in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled, “Status Report – Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project – (City-wide) File #: PR 13 128340” dated November 23, 2020, be received; and, That the deputation of Christine Bergauer-Free and Ian Free, be received.

That the infill housing strategy proposed by the Chief Building Official in the report titled “Improving the State of Infill Housing: A Strategy” dated November 23, 2020, be adopted by Council and implemented by all affected departments to minimize the impact of infill construction on existing residential neighbourhoods; and, That the deputations of Christine Bergauer-Free and Ian Free, be received; and, That the Chief Building Official monitor the actions in this Strategy and bring forth a status report in Q4 of 2021, and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Further Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act in Bill 229: Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020” be received; and, That the City of Markham request that the Province withhold the enactment of Schedule 6 of Bill 229, the Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020 related to changes to the Conservation Authorities Act to allow for further review and consultation with municipalities, conservation authorities and the public; and, That the staff report and resolution be forwarded to the Province of Ontario and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; the Regional Municipality of York; the Premier of the Province of Ontario; the Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry; and all Members of Provincial Parliament representing constituencies within the Regional Municipality of York ; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Authority to provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited for the Construction of Infrastructure on the City’s Behalf (Ward 5)” be received; and, That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $331,740, to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited relating to its portion of the construction costs associated with a pressure reducing valve (“PRV”) and a Chamber at the intersection of Cornell Rouge Blvd. and Highway 7 and a watermain on Highway 7 from Cornell Rouge Blvd. to Donald Cousens Parkway; and, That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $713,837, to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited relating to its portion of the property and construction costs associated with the right-of-way, exceeding 23 metres and asphalt exceeding 11.0 metres, on Bur Oak Avenue from Highway 7 to 260 metres South; and, That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $550,717, to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited relating to its portion of the property and construction costs associated with the right-of-way, exceeding 23 metres and asphalt exceeding 11.0 metres, on William Forster Road from Highway 7 to 200 metres South; and, That all of the above credits or reimbursements shall be the absolute value of the credits and reimbursements, and that HST, i

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 3:23 PM.

3 1. That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held November 3, 2020, be confirmed.

1. That the report titled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, George and Isabella Peach Farmhouse, 10961 Victoria Square Boulevard, Ward 2”, dated November 23, 2020, be received; and, 2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the George and Isabella Peach Farmhouse -10961 Victoria Square Boulevard be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, 5 3. 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, 4. 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, 5. 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, 6. That if the designation is

7 1. That the Report titled “Development Fee and Building Fee By-laws Update” dated November 23, 2020 be received; and, 2. That the proposed amendments be

1. That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2431988 Ontario Ltd, Site Plan Control application to permit a 12-storey 259 unit mixed use apartment building and 312 stacked townhouses on Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, north side of Highway 7, east of 9th Line (Ward 5), File SPC 19 136373”, be received; and, 2. That the Site Plan application (SPC 19 136373) submitted by 2431988 Ontario Ltd. be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, and that Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, 3. That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and, 4. That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 571 dwelling units for Site Plan Control application SPC 19 136373; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 9

1. That the report dated November 23, 2020, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 3500 Steeles Avenue East LP (Canderel), Site Plan Control application to permit an 844 stall (21,606 m2), four-storey parking structure on the existing surface parking lot located at 3500 Steeles Avenue East, on the north side of Steeles Avenue, east of Victoria Park Avenue (Ward 8)", be received; and, 2. That the application for Site Plan Control approval (SPC 20 120899) be endorsed, in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and, 10 3. That Site Plan Control approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued following execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan Control approval is only issued when the Director or his designate has signed the plans; and, 4. That endorsement shall lapse after a period of three years from the date of endorsement in the event that a Site Plan Agreement is not executed within that period; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Report dated November 23, 2020 entitled, “Recommendation Report, Site Plan Control Application by 10057428 Canada Corp. (IRISTEL), to construct a five (5) storey office building at 220 Cachet Woods Court, File No. SPC 20 112635 (Ward 2)” be received; and, 2. That the Site Plan application by 10057428 Canada Corp., be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report, and 11 that Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, 3. That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Staff endorsement, in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

16 1. That the report entitled “Authority to provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited for the Construction of Infrastructure on the City’s Behalf (Ward 5)” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $331,740, to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited relating to its portion of the construction costs associated with a pressure reducing valve (“PRV”) and a Chamber at the intersection of Cornell Rouge Blvd. and Highway 7 and a watermain on Highway 7 from Cornell Rouge Blvd. to Donald Cousens Parkway; and, 3. That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $713,837, to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited relating to its portion of the property and construction costs associated with the right-of-way, exceeding 23 metres and asphalt exceeding 11.0 metres, on Bur Oak Avenue from Highway 7 to 260 metres South; and, 4. That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $550,717, to Lindwide Developments (Cornell) Limited relating to its portion of the property and construction costs associated with the right-of-way, exceeding 23 metres and asphalt exceeding 11.0 metres, on William Forster Road from Highway 7 to 200 metres South; and, 5. That all of the above credits or reimbursements shall be the absolute value of the credits and reimbursement