Development Services Committee Meeting

That the communication submitted by Elisabeth Tan providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received.

That the petition entitled "Petition Against the Proposed Markville Secondary Plan" from the Markville Community Association, Markham Community Connect Association, South Unionville Resident Forum and Unionville Community Association be received; and, That the petition entitled "Petition Against the Proposed Markville Secondary Plan" from Owners/Residents of 25 Austin Drive be received; and, That the petitions be

That the report entitled “Elgin Mills Road, Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study (Wards 2, 5 and 6)”, be received; and, That the preferred alignment and design concept of Elgin Mills Road from Woodbine Avenue to McCowan Road, as set out in the Environmental Study Report (ESR), be endorsed; and, That City staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion and file the Schedule C Municipal Class EA Study for Elgin Mills Road with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); and, That as per the feedback received at the Development Services Committee on November 14, 2023, City staff undertake further evaluation of the Active Transportation during the detailed design stage and endeavor to accommodate separated cycling and pedestrian facilities where possible along Elgin Mills Road; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Staff report, dated December 11, 2023, titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2023”, be received; and, That Council supports the following financial assistance for four project requests, representing $25,173.61 in grant assistance: The proposed replacement of one modern window, and the re-conditioning of two historic wooden windows at 819 Bur Oak Avenue, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $6,122.61); and, The repair and replacement of damaged brick at 5 George Street, Markham Village, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $3,051.00); and, The installation of a ground sign approved by the City at 4470 Highway 7 East Unionville, subject to the applicant removing existing abandoned and non-compliant signage (up to the maximum of $1,000.00); and, The reconditioning of the historic wooden windows, and installation of appropriate new storm windows at 8961 Ninth Line, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit (up to a maximum of $15,000.00); and, That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-23065 ($30,000.00 available for 2023); and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Staff report, dated December 11, 2023, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objections to Notices of Intention to Designate – Phase III Properties”, be received; and, That the written objections to designation under the Ontari o Heritage Act as submitted by or on behalf of the property owners of 10690 McCowan Road (Ward 6) and 2972 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2), be received as information; and, That the deputation from Tom Carvelli be received; and, That the written communication from Paul Durfee Oberst from Paul Oberst Heritage Consulting be received; and, That Council affirm its intention to designate 10690 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “William Henry Meyer House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council affirm its intention to designate 2972 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “John and Elizabeth Rowbotham House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place designation by-laws before Council for adoption; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-laws as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act ; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report and presentation dated December 11, 2023, entitled, “Markville Secondary Plan Study Interim Report” be received; and, That the deputations from Ron Hurlbert, Cindy Li, Charles Conrad, Guangsi (James) Zhang, Emily Guo, Tony Sun, Elisabeth Tan, Mike Carbonneau, Xian Zheng, Paul Yang and Yogna Zhao be received; and, That the written communications from Stephen Lusk and Oleg Seleznev be received; and That the Markville Secondary Plan Study Interim Report and emerging concept be released for public consultation and input to support the preparation of the final study ; and, That staff be directed to host a Commu nity Information Meeting in Q1 2024 to present the interim report and emerging concept ; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 1:52 p.m.

1. That the report entitled “Elgin Mills Road, Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study (Wards 2, 5 and 6)”, be received; and, 2. That the preferred alignment and design concept of Elgin Mills Road from Woodbine Avenue to McCowan Road, as set out in the Environmental Study Report (ESR), be endorsed; and, 3. That City staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion and file the Schedule C Municipal Class EA Study for Elgin Mills Road with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); and, 4 4. That as per the feedback received at the Development Services Committee on November 14, 2023, City staff undertake further evaluation of the Active Transportation during the detailed design stage and endeavor to accommodate separated cycling and pedestrian facilities where possible along Elgin Mills Road; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Staff report, dated December 11, 2023, titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2023”, be received; and, 2. That Council supports the following financial assistance for four project requests, representing $25,173.61 in grant assistance: a. The proposed replacement of one modern window, and the re- conditioning of two historic wooden windows at 819 Bur Oak Avenue, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $6,122.61); and, b. The repair and replacement of damaged brick at 5 George Street, Markham Village, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $3,051.00); and, c. The installation of a ground sign approved by the City at 4470 Highway 7 East Unionville, subject to the applicant removing existing abandoned and non-compliant signage (up to the maximum of $1,000.00); and, d. The reconditioning of the historic wooden windows, and installation of appropriate new storm windows at 8961 Ninth Line, subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit (up to a maximum of $15,000.00); and, 3. That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-23065 ($30,000.00 available for 2023); and further, 5 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Staff report, dated December 11, 2023, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objections to Notices of Intention to Designate – Phase III Properties”, be received; and, 2. That the written objections to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted by or on behalf of the property owners of 10690 McCowan Road (Ward 6) and 2972 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2), be received as information; and, 3. That the deputation from Tom Carvelli be received; and, 4. That the written communication from Paul Durfee Oberst from Paul Oberst Heritage Consulting be received; and, 5. That Council affirm its intention to designate 10690 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “William Henry Meyer House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 6. That Council affirm its intention to designate 2972 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “John and Elizabeth Rowbotham House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 7. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place designation by-laws before Council for adoption; and, 8. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-laws as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, 6 9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report and presentation dated December 11, 2023, entitled, “Markville Secondary Plan Study Interim Report” be received; and, 2. That the deputations from Ron Hurlbert, Cindy Li, Charles Conrad, Guangsi (James) Zhang, Emily Guo, Tony Sun, Elisabeth Tan, Mike Carbonneau, Xian Zheng, Paul Yang and Yogna Zhao be received; and, 3. That the written communications from Stephen Lusk and Oleg Seleznev be received; and 8 4. That the Markville Secondary Plan Study Interim Report and emerging concept be released for public consultation and input to support the preparation of the final study; and, 5. That staff be directed to host a Community Information Meeting in Q1 2024 to present the interim report and emerging concept; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.