Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 19, 2021, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 21, 2021, be confirmed.

That the following communications providing comments regarding 2637996 Ontario Inc. C/O Smartcentres be received for information purposes: Simon Chan Ruth Mori Jason Ng

That the following communications providing comments regarding the Motion on GTA West Corridor (413 Highway) be received for information purposes: Chris Madsen Jim Winstone Michael Robertson Surjit Sachdev Laura Tipton Thomas Poulis Louisa Santoro Angela Grella Michael DiMuccio Tony Malfara Bruno Malfara Valerie and David Burke Angela and Tony Farr Diane Berswick Elisabeth Tan Esther Attard Frank Vigando Gail and John Lavery Stuart Cumner and Patrica Hektor Wing Morse Natalie Telfer Alexandra Ney Nancy Allan Rob Armstrong Evelin Ellison and Family Irene Ford

That the following communications providing comments regarding 10-20 Fincham Avenue be received for information purposes: Sheila Coleman Lesley James Liza Lyon Kassie Kei Kassandra Ke-Baxter and Ryan Baxter

That the following communications providing comments regarding 298, and 300 John Street be received for information purposes: Brian Korson Michael Snider Sue Shillow Valerie and David Burke Ward One South Aviva Harari

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held April 6, 2021 and April 13, 2021, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held March 18, 2021, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held March 15, 2021, be received for information purposes.

That the staff report and presentation entitled: “Phase 1 Report: Natural Heritage Inventory and Assessment Study” dated May 3, 2021, be received; and, And that the Phase 1: Natural Heritage Inventory and Assessment Study provide input into the upcoming Official Plan review process and that the study recommendations be considered for the Terms of Reference for Phase 2 of the Natural Heritage Management Plan Study; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Southshore Investments Inc. (Ford/Lincoln), 4592 and 4600 Highway 7 East, Site Plan Approval Application to facilitate a new automobile dealership (Ward 3), File No. SPC 20 107969”, be received; and, That the Site Plan application (File No. SPC 20 107969) submitted by Southshore Investments Inc. (Ford/Lincoln) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix “A” 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 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 deputations by David Kowssowky, and Brian Korson, regarding Applications by Timbercreek Four Quadrant GP2 Inc., for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit five (5) mixed use buildings at 288, 298, and 300 John Street, File No. PLAN 20 130784 (Ward 1)”, be received, and further, That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Applications by Timbercreek Four Quadrant GP2 Inc., for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit five (5) mixed use buildings at 288, 298, and 300 John Street, File No. PLAN 20 130784 (Ward 1)”, be received.

That deputations by Winne Tsang, Anna Rowley, and Leslie Kimberley Kemper regarding Applications by 2637996 Ontario Inc. c/o SmartCentres for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a six storey retirement residence incorporating existing heritage buildings at 134, 136, 140, 144, 152 Main Street North, 12 Wilson St. (Ward 4), File No.: PLAN 20 136386”, be received That the report dated May 3, 2021 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Applications by 2637996 Ontario Inc. c/o SmartCentres for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a six storey retirement residence incorporating existing heritage buildings at 134, 136, 140, 144, 152 Main Street North, 12 Wilson St. (Ward 4), File No.: PLAN 20 136386”, be received.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Flato Developments Inc., Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to create blocks for a public park, public road and residential development comprised of two (2) 8-storey buildings and townhouses in the south-west quadrant of Highway 48 and the City of Markham/ Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville municipal boundary (north of 19th Avenue), Part of Lot 31, Concession 7 (Ward 6), (File No. PLN 20 134853)”, be received.

That deputations by Chris Rogge, Shama Remutla, Shelia Coleman and Elizabeth Brown on the proposed development located at 10-20 Fincham Avenue, be received. That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee (10-20 Fincham Avenue) meeting held April 20, 2021, be received for information purposes.

1. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s Comments with respect to ERO Number 019-3495; 2. That this report be forwarded to the Provincial Standing Committee on General Government as the City of Markham’s Comments with respect to Bill 276, Supporting Recovery and Competitiveness Act, 2021; 3. That Council for the City of Markham does not support the following changes to the Planning Act related to: a. the Proposed Minister’s Consent Order; and b. allowing purchasers of land to apply for a consent; 4. That should the Province enact the Minister's Consent Order changes to the Planning Act , a. That the legislation specify that any remnant parcels created by a Minister's Consent Order be required to comply with the local municipality's Official Plan and Zoning By-law; b . That the legislation specify that a Minister's Consent Order apply only to matters that have a Provincial Interest; and c. That the Minister notify and consult the Council of the municipality where a Consent Order is sought prior to issuing a Minister's Consent Order; 5. That Council for the City of Markham supports the proposed one-year extension for an applicant to fulfill conditions of a consent, and that the Planning Act be amended to allow the extension to be delegated to staff; 6. That Council for the City of Markham request an additional change to the Planning Act that allows for land to merge automatically where it is required by a conditi

That the deputations by Peter Miasek, Sherry Dralsey, Alexis Whalen on the GTA West Corridor (HWY 413), be received; and, That the rules or procedure be waived to permit the deputants to speak again on the GTA West Corridor (HWY 413) at the upcoming Development Services Committee meeting where this matter will be discussed.

That Agenda Item No. 9.1 GTA West Corridor (HWY 413), be

That the following items on the May 3, 2021 Development Services Confidential Agenda be addressed at the May 4, 2021 Council meeting: 13.1 Development and Policy Issues 13.1.1 Unionville Sub-Committee Confidential Minutes – March 2, 2021 (10.0) [Section 239 (2) (C)] 13.1.2 Advice That is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, Including Communications Necessary for That Purpose; (10-20 Fincham Avenue) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (F)]

That the following communications providing comments regarding 2637996 Ontario Inc. C/O Smartcentres be received for information purposes: 4 1. Simon Chan 2. Ruth Mori 3. Jason Ng

That the following communications providing comments regarding the Motion on GTA West Corridor (413 Highway) be received for information purposes: 1. Chris Madsen 2. Jim Winstone 3. Michael Robertson 4. Surjit Sachdev 5. Laura Tipton 6. Thomas Poulis 7. Louisa Santoro 8. Angela Grella 9. Michael DiMuccio 10. Tony Malfara 11. Bruno Malfara 12. Valerie and David Burke 13. Angela and Tony Farr 14. Diane Berswick 15. Elisabeth Tan 16. Esther Attard 5 17. Frank Vigando 18. Gail and John Lavery 19. Stuart Cumner and Patrica Hektor 20. Wing Morse 21. Natalie Telfer 22. Alexandra Ney 23. Nancy Allan 24. Rob Armstrong 25. Evelin Ellison and Family 26. Irene Ford

That the following communications providing comments regarding 10-20 Fincham Avenue be received for information purposes: 1. Sheila Coleman 2. Lesley James 3. Liza Lyon 4. Kassie Kei 5. Kassandra Ke-Baxter and Ryan Baxter

That the following communications providing comments regarding 298, and 300 John Street be received for information purposes: 1. Brian Korson 2. Michael Snider 3. Sue Shillow 4. Valerie and David Burke 5. Ward One South 6. Aviva Harari

1. That the staff report and presentation entitled: “Phase 1 Report: Natural Heritage Inventory and Assessment Study” dated May 3, 2021, be received; and, 2. And that the Phase 1: Natural Heritage Inventory and Assessment Study provide input into the upcoming Official Plan review process and that the study recommendations be considered for the Terms of Reference for Phase 2 of the Natural Heritage Management Plan Study; and, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the deputations by David Kowssowky, and Brian Korson, regarding Applications by Timbercreek Four Quadrant GP2 Inc., for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit five (5) mixed use buildings at 288, 298, and 300 John Street, File No. PLAN 20 130784 (Ward 1)”, be received, and further, 11 2. That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Applications by Timbercreek Four Quadrant GP2 Inc., for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit five (5) mixed use buildings at 288, 298, and 300 John Street, File No. PLAN 20 130784 (Ward 1)”, be received.

1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Flato Developments Inc., Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to create blocks for a public park, public road and residential development comprised of two (2) 8-storey 14 buildings and townhouses in the south-west quadrant of Highway 48 and the City of Markham/ Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville municipal boundary (north of 19th Avenue), Part of Lot 31, Concession 7 (Ward 6), (File No. PLN 20 134853)”, be received.

16 1. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s Comments with respect to ERO Number 019-3495; 2. That this report be forwarded to the Provincial Standing Committee on General Government as the City of Markham’s Comments with respect to Bill 276, Supporting Recovery and Competitiveness Act, 2021; 3. That Council for the City of Markham does not support the following changes to the Planning Act related to: a. the Proposed Minister’s Consent Order; and b. allowing purchasers of land to apply for a consent; 4. That should the Province enact the Minister's Consent Order changes to the Planning Act, a. That the legislation specify that any remnant parcels created by a Minister's Consent Order be required to comply with the local municipality's Official Plan and Zoning By-law; b. That the legislation specify that a Minister's Consent Order apply only to matters that have a Provincial Interest; and c. That the Minister notify and consult the Council of the municipality where a Consent Order is sought prior to issuing a Minister's Consent Order; 5. That Council for the City of Markham supports the proposed one-year extension for an applicant to fulfill conditions of a consent, and that the Planning Act be amended to allow the extension to be delegated to staff; 6. That Council for the City of Markham request an additional change to the Planning Act that allows for land to merge automatically where it is required by a condit

WHEREAS the Province is undertaking the planning studies for the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE); and, WHEREAS on March 18, 2021 Metrolinx released the Initial Business Case that affects the City of Markham and recommends advancing design of the YNSE; and WHEREAS the Initial Business Case proposes up to four stations along the 8- kilometre subway extension and a new easterly route realignment at Royal Orchard that proposes the subway travel under an established residential neighbourhood in order to connect to the GO/CN Corridor; and, WHEREAS intensification and redevelopment needs to occur along major rapid rail transit corridors like Yonge Street to support Provincial growth direction and to build sustainable communities, including the realization of transit-oriented communities; and, WHEREAS the City undertook a study in 2020 entitled “Yonge North Subway Intensification Analysis” to identify development potential and population and employment forecasts and densities within the Steeles Avenue, Clarke Avenue, Royal Orchard Boulevard, Langstaff Gateway and Richmond Hill Centre Station Areas that was provided to Metrolinx as input into the Initial Business Case for the YNSE; and further, WHEREAS it is necessary for the City to undertake additional technical work to confirm the Transit Oriented Community potential surrounding Steeles, Clark and Royal Orchard Station areas as preliminary work toward a Secondary Plan exercise for the Yonge Street Corridor and to inform the YNS