Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on February 11, 2025, be confirmed.

That the written submissions from Margaret Bergshoeff, Barbara Ribble, Rajmohan Rajah, and Dean Ip, be received.

That the written submissions from Karen Haynes, Stephanie Jordan, Romfield Residents Association, and Aditya Parkar, be received.

That the Petition Against the Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment, be received.

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held February 12, 2025 be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meetings held November 21, and December 19 2024, and January 16, 2025, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held February 4, 2025, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held January 14 and February 10, be received for information purposes.

That the report dated March 18, 2025, entitled "2024 Building Permit Activity” be received; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the March 18, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit three apartment buildings, townhouses, a public park and preservation of an existing Heritage Dwelling at 5933 14th Avenue (Blocks 270 and 271, Plan 65M4686) (Ward 7), File PLAN 24 198977”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application, submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That servicing allocation for 819 units be assigned to the proposed development and the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within three years from the date Council assigned servicing allocation; and, That York Region be advised that servicing capacity for 819 units has been assigned; and, That the commitment letters from Remington and MICAH be received; and, That the deputations from Chloe Au, Mike Clair, Yvonne Kelly, Tao Zhong, Mingcong Chen, Jane Chong, Amy Zhao, Roberto Gao Sen, Andrea Lin, Clovis Grant, and, Wei (Viv

That the March 18, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, “8180 - 8220 Bayview Limited Partnership, Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use mid-rise building at 8190 to 8200 Bayview Avenue (Ward 1), File PLAN 23 125307”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application, submitted by 8180 - 8220 Bayview Limited Partnership, be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by 8180 - 8220 Bayview Limited Partnership, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That servicing allocation for 512 units be assigned to the proposed development and the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within three (3) years from the date Council assigned servicing allocation; and, That York Region be advised that servicing capacity for 512 units has been assigned; and, That staff review the requirements for intersection improvements; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report, dated March 18, 2025, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, W Garden Corporation, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 94 townhouse units, a school block, and a public road (Street ‘B’), at 186 Old Kennedy Road and 31 and 51 Victory Avenue (Ward 8), File PLAN 18 149630”, be received; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by W Garden Corporation be approved and the draft Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18003 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or their designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or their designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18003 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and, That servicing allocation for 94 residential units be assigned to the proposed development; and, That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within a period of three (3) years from the date that Council assigned servicing allocation;

That the Memorandum titled, “Conditions of Draft Plan Approval, Camcos Living Inc., 5112, 5122, and 5248 14th Avenue, and 7768, 7778, 7788, and 7798 McCowan Road (Ward 8), File PLAN 22 243251 (19TM-22011)”, be received; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22011 be approved, in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this memorandum; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be the delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22011 will lapse after a period of three years from the date of Council approval in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and, That servicing allocation for 96 units be assigned to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22011; and, That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the proposed development not proceed in a timely manner; and, That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 96 units has been granted; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated March 18, 2025, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Meadow Park Investments (BT) Inc. (c/o Joran Weiner), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 42-storey mixed-use building at 77 Anderson Avenue (Ward 5) File PLAN 21 144733”, be received; and, That the With Prejudice settlement offer of the Applicant’s Mount Joy Secondary Plan appeal be received and accepted, subject to Minute of Settlement prepared and executed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, That Staff are bringing the Recommendation Report forward on the basis that the applicant, who previously appealed the Markham Road Mount Joy Secondary Plan, has submitted a With Prejudice Settlement Offer with respect to that appeal; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application (PLAN 21 144733) be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption following a submission that reflects the revised proposal to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 21 144733) be approved and the draft site-specific implementing Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment following a submission that reflects the revised proposal to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design without further notice;

That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition, 10 Ruggles Ave, William Munshaw House, Langstaff, Ward 1” dated March 18, 2025, be received; and, That the Heritage Markham Committee recommendation indicating that the committee supports the demolition/dismantling of the Munshaw House subject to the replication of the building as per the conditions outlined in Appendix D of this staff report, be received as information; and, That Council support the proposed demolition of the Munshaw House due to the building’s existing condition associated with fire damage subject to the owner providing a contribution of $300K to the City’s Heritage Fund reflective of the order of magnitude costs associated with the restoration of the Munshaw House, and as per the 2024 Conditions of approval for the plan of subdivision, to provide and install two Markham Remembered interpretive plaques to commemorate a) the Munshaw House in the general vicinity of the building’s original location and b) the early 20th century history of the Langstaff community in a location acceptable to the City and the Owner which may include the park; and, That the deputations from Elizabeth Janz, Barry Nelson, and Evelin Ellison be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the deputations from Barry Nelson and Elizabeth Janz in open session in relation to confidential item 14.1.4 be received.

That an additional item be added to the confidential agenda in relation to obtaining legal advice regarding 8180 - 8220 Bayview Avenue (Ward 1).

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into closed session to discuss the following confidential matters at 3:20 PM:

That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn from confidential session at 4:46 PM and not return to open session or report out on any matter.

1. That the written submissions from Margaret Bergshoeff, Barbara Ribble, Rajmohan Rajah, and Dean Ip, be received. 5

1. That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held February 12, 2025 be received for information purposes. 6

7 1. That the report dated March 18, 2025, entitled "2024 Building Permit Activity” be received; and further, 2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the March 18, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit three apartment buildings, townhouses, a public park and preservation of an existing Heritage Dwelling at 5933 14th Avenue (Blocks 270 and 271, Plan 65M4686) (Ward 7), File PLAN 24 198977”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application, submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 4. That servicing allocation for 819 units be assigned to the proposed development and the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within three years from the date Council assigned servicing allocation; and, 5. That York Region be advised that servicing capacity for 819 units has been assigned; and, 10 6. That the commitment letters from Remington and MICAH be received; and, 7. That the deputations from Chloe Au, Mike Clair, Yvonne Kelly, Tao Zhong, Mingcong Chen, Jane Chong, Amy Zhao, Roberto Gao Sen, Andrea Lin, Clo

1. That the March 18, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, “8180 - 8220 Bayview Limited Partnership, Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use mid-rise building at 8190 to 8200 Bayview Avenue (Ward 1), File PLAN 23 125307”, be received; and, 11 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application, submitted by 8180 - 8220 Bayview Limited Partnership, be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by 8180 - 8220 Bayview Limited Partnership, be approved and the draft Zoning By- law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 4. That servicing allocation for 512 units be assigned to the proposed development and the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within three (3) years from the date Council assigned servicing allocation; and, 5. That York Region be advised that servicing capacity for 512 units has been assigned; and, 6. That staff review the requirements for intersection improvements; and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report, dated March 18, 2025, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, W Garden Corporation, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 94 townhouse units, a school block, and a public road (Street ‘B’), at 186 Old Kennedy Road and 31 and 51 Victory Avenue (Ward 8), File PLAN 18 149630”, be received; and, 12 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by W Garden Corporation be approved and the draft Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and, 3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18003 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, of this report; and, 4. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or their designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or their designate; and, 5. That Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18003 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and, 6. That servicing allocation for 94 residential units be assigned to the proposed development; and, 7. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within a period of three (3) years from the date that Council assign

1. That the Memorandum titled, “Conditions of Draft Plan Approval, Camcos Living Inc., 5112, 5122, and 5248 14th Avenue, and 7768, 7778, 7788, and 7798 McCowan Road (Ward 8), File PLAN 22 243251 (19TM- 22011)”, be received; and, 13 2. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22011 be approved, in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this memorandum; and, 3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be the delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and, 4. That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22011 will lapse after a period of three years from the date of Council approval in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and, 5. That servicing allocation for 96 units be assigned to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22011; and, 6. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the proposed development not proceed in a timely manner; and, 7. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 96 units has been granted; and further, 8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report dated March 18, 2025, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Meadow Park Investments (BT) Inc. (c/o Joran Weiner), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 42-storey mixed-use building at 77 Anderson Avenue (Ward 5) File PLAN 21 144733”, be received; and, 2. That the With Prejudice settlement offer of the Applicant’s Mount Joy Secondary Plan appeal be received and accepted, subject to Minute of Settlement prepared and executed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and, 3. That Staff are bringing the Recommendation Report forward on the basis that the applicant, who previously appealed the Markham Road Mount Joy Secondary Plan, has submitted a With Prejudice Settlement Offer with respect to that appeal; and, 4. That the Official Plan Amendment application (PLAN 21 144733) be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption following a submission that reflects the revised proposal to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design without further notice; and, 5. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 21 144733) be approved and the draft site-specific implementing Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment following a submission that reflects the revised proposal to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design without

1. That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition, 10 Ruggles Ave, William Munshaw House, Langstaff, Ward 1” dated March 18, 2025, be received; and, 2. That the Heritage Markham Committee recommendation indicating that the committee supports the demolition/dismantling of the Munshaw House subject to the replication of the building as per the conditions outlined in Appendix D of this staff report, be received as information; and, 16 3. That Council support the proposed demolition of the Munshaw House due to the building’s existing condition associated with fire damage subject to the owner providing a contribution of $300K to the City’s Heritage Fund reflective of the order of magnitude costs associated with the restoration of the Munshaw House, and as per the 2024 Conditions of approval for the plan of subdivision, to provide and install two Markham Remembered interpretive plaques to commemorate a) the Munshaw House in the general vicinity of the building’s original location and b) the early 20th century history of the Langstaff community in a location acceptable to the City and the Owner which may include the park; and, 4. That the deputations from Elizabeth Janz, Barry Nelson, and Evelin Ellison be received; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.