Additions &
Corrections to the Agenda
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Councillor Sponga requested that Mr. Bob Kwapis be
afforded a deputation opportunity with respect to Items 16 and 17 of the
agenda being Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering
Services 2014-32 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy and
Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services
2014-37 regarding Queen/Parkview – All Way Stop Review Update. He also
forwarded e-mail correspondence from Ms. Nancy Fish dated June 16, 2014 related
to Item 16 of the agenda dealing with the Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation
Strategy.
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Moved by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel
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THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items and the
request for deputation status by Mr. Bob Kwapis be included.
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Carried
Declarations of Pecuniary
Interest
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Regional
Councillor Taylor declared a conflict in Item 37 being Development and
Infrastructure Services Report – Planning and Building Services 2014-28
regarding the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties as
he is the owner of a building on the register. He advised he would not
take part in the discussion or voting on this matter.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Emanuel
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THAT
the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Mike Walters, General Manager, Watershed
Management, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority regarding the
Rainscaping Program be received.
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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THAT
the PowerPoint presentation by Ms Helena Grdadolnik, Workshop Architecture
Inc. regarding the Public Art Plan and Policy be received; and the guiding
principles of the Policy include artwork adjudication deemed generally
acceptable by the community.
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3.
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Community
Services – Recreation and Culture and Development and Infrastructure
Services – Planning Joint Report 2014-17 dated May 30, 2014 regarding the
Public Art Plan and Policy.
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An additional recommendation was added as follows:
‘x) AND THAT any pieces of art are deemed to be
acceptable to all members of the community.’
Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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a) THAT Joint Community Services - Recreation and
Culture, Development and Infrastructure Services Planning Report 2014-17
dated May 30, 2014 regarding a Public Art Plan and Policy for the Town of
Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket Public Art Plan and Policy be approved;
ii)
AND THAT the vision, objectives and guiding principles for the Public Art
Program be approved as outlined in the Public Art Plan and Policy;
iii)
AND THAT the definition of public art including the criteria, inclusions
and exclusions be approved as outlined in the Public Art Policy;
iv)
AND THAT the public art site selection criteria and the 14 priority sites
for public art be approved;
v)
AND THAT the roles of Council and staff be approved as outlined in the
Public Art Plan and Policy;
vi)
AND That the acquisition process as outlined in the Public Art Policy which
includes adjudication from a qualified Art Selection Committee be approved;
vii)
AND THAT the donation process as outlined in the Public Art Policy which
includes adjudication from a qualified Art Selection Committee be approved;
viii)
AND THAT the maintenance and conservation process for Newmarket's Civic
Public Art Inventory be approved as stated in the Public Art Policy;
ix)
AND THAT the de-accessioning and disposal process for Newmarket's Civic
Public Art Inventory as outlined in the Public Art Policy be approved;
x)
AND THAT any pieces of art are deemed to be acceptable to all members of
the community.
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5.
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Mr.
Bob Kwapis addressed the Committee with respect to Development and
Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-32 dated June
16, 2014 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy and advised of his
support of the recommendations contained therein.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Bob Kwapis regarding his support of the
recommendations contained within Development and Infrastructure Services
Report – Engineering Services 2014-32 dated June 16, 2014 regarding
Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy and the e-mail correspondence by Ms.
Nancy Fish dated June 16, 2014 be received.
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Carried
6.
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Mr.
Bob Kwapis addressed the Committee with respect to Development and
Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-37 dated June
16, 2014 regarding Queen/Parkview – All Way Stop Review Update and advised
of his support of the recommendations contained therein.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Bob Kwapis regarding his support of the
recommendations contained within Development and Infrastructure Services
Report – Engineering Services 2014-37 dated June 16, 2014 regarding
Queen/Parkview – All Way Stop Review Update be received.
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Carried
Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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THAT
Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services
2014-32 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy
be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Town Council support the concept of a Traffic Mitigation Strategy;
ii)
AND THAT Town Council adopt in principle the contents of the Traffic
Calming Policy as noted in the report, subject to Corporate Policy Review;
iii)
AND THAT a public consultation process be conducted prior to presenting the
final draft of the Traffic Calming Policy to Council for review and
approval;
iv)
AND THAT all other related approved Policies and By-laws, such as the
Parking and Transportation Management Policies, be amended to reflect the
approved Traffic Calming Policy;
v)
AND THAT temporary speed humps not be installed on Millard Avenue;
vi)
AND THAT, since traffic safety is the top priority identified by Newmarket
residents in previous Community Satisfaction Surveys, and since requests by
the community requiring action by the Town to address traffic safety
concerns have increased significantly and will continue to increase into
the future, additional resources to support traffic safety programs be
considered in the 2015 budget process.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Emanuel
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THAT
Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services
2014-37 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Queen/Parkview (east leg) - All Way
Stop Review Update and Safety Audit Report and the Traffic Infiltration
Study - Ward 5 (north half) be received and the following recommendations
be adopted:
i)
THAT an edge line as described in the IBI Group report as being a required
improvement be implemented in 2014;
ii)
AND THAT vegetative trimming be undertaken to enhance sight lines in the
recommended area in 2014;
iii)
AND THAT, if vegetative trimming is not completely effective, turning
restrictions be considered;
iv)
AND THAT if needed, the larger dollar value enhancements be considered as
part of the parks and trails program for enhancing Haskett Park;
v)
AND THAT the road section continue to be monitored, and that an O-D study
(license plate trace) be undertaken for Queen Street after the completion
of the vivaNext construction on Davis Drive.
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Carried
9.
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Correspondence dated April
15, 2014 from Ms. Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second
Language Association of Ontario requesting that October 12 to 18, 2014 be
proclaimed 'English as a Second Language Week' in the Town of Newmarket.
a) THAT the correspondence dated April 15, 2014 from Ms. Sheila
Nicholas be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 12 to 18, 2014 as 'English as a
Second Language Week';
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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10.
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Correspondence dated March
7, 2014 from Mr. James Nuttall, O.M.C., 1st Newmarket Commissioner, Scouts
Canada requesting proclamation of 'October 17 and 18, 2014 as Scouts Apple
Day'.
a)
THAT the correspondence dated March 7, 2014 from Mr. James Nuttall, O.M.C.,
1st Newmarket Commissioner, Scouts Canada be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 17 and 18, 2014 as 'Scouts
Apple Day';
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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16.
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Item 9 b) of the Heritage
Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of April 1, 2014 - New Business.
The
Operational Leadership Team recommends that the following recommendation of
the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee be referred to Council's review
of its boards and committees in the 2014-2018 term of Council:
a)
Having consulted with the Planning Department, the Heritage Newmarket
Advisory Committee recommends to Council that as the Heritage District is
imminent and many of the applications to the subcommittee are within the
district boundaries, that Council direct the membership of the NDDS be revised
to include a member of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee to begin
in the 2014 term.
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18.
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Item 1 of the Site Plan
Review Committee Minutes of May 26, 2014 - Request for Exemption from Site
Plan Approval - 380 Bayview Parkway.
a)
THAT the request for an exemption from Site Plan Approval for the proposed
external emergency generator and replacement of the electrical substation
and the installation of a proposed temporary modular unit at the Newmarket
Pumping Station located on the subject lands be granted;
i)
AND THAT James Steele, Manager of Engineering, The Regional Municipality of
York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this action;
ii)
AND THAT Allan Hewitt, Manager of Business Support and Administration,
Engineering Services of the Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge
Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision.
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23.
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Development and
Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-40 dated June 3, 2014 regarding
the Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground and Aboveground Works
for Summerhill Woods.
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-40 dated June
3, 2014 regarding the Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground and
Aboveground Works be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the request for Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground and
Aboveground Works of the Summerhill Woods Residential Subdivision,
excluding the Stormwater Management Facility, as shown on the attached map
be finally accepted and assumed by the Town;
ii)
AND THAT Mr. Paul Minz of Criterion Development Corporation and Mr. John
Kaczor, A.Sc,T., of MMM Group Limited be notified of these recommendations.
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24.
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Corporate Services -
Legislative Services Report 2014-02 dated June 10, 2014 regarding
"Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee".
a)
THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-02 dated June
10, 2014 regarding "Municipal Election Compliance Audit
Committee" be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Council adopt the terms of reference for the Municipal Election
Compliance Audit Committee (attached as Appendix "A");
ii)
AND THAT Council appoint the individuals identified in Corporate Services -
Legislative Services (Closed Session) Report 2014-03 as the roster from
which the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is constituted if required;
iii)
AND THAT the Clerk be delegated the authority to establish, in response to
any compliance audit applications received, panels of three (3) persons
from the Council-approved roster of individuals to serve as the Municipal
Election Compliance Audit Committee.
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25.
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Community Services -
Recreation and Culture Report 2014-19 dated June 12, 2014 regarding
Newmarket Off Leash Dog Park Naming Rights.
a)
THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2014-19 dated June
12, 2014 regarding naming rights for the planned Newmarket Off Leash Dog
Park be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT staff be delegated authority to support the ongoing community led
fundraising efforts in achieving their target of minimum target of $50,000
including any related contract development and fulfillment of potential
naming/sponsorship agreement(s) specific to an Off Leash Dog Park;
ii)
AND THAT Legal Services and Recreation and Culture complete final contracts
for execution by the Mayor and Clerk with prospective naming rights
holders.
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Carried
Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
Item 2 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of May 26, 2014 -
Application for Site Plan Approval - 17150 Yonge Street be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
a)
THAT the Application for Site Plan Approval to permit an 8 storey
Administrative Centre Annex Building with a gross floor area of 37,628.6
square metres together with 2 levels of underground parking and a
pedestrian bridge of 137.76 square metres connecting the proposed annex
building to the main administrative building at 17250 Yonge Street on the
subject lands be approved in principle and referred to staff for
processing, subject to the following:
i)
THAT the preliminary review comments provided to the applicant be addressed
to the satisfaction of Town staff;
ii)
AND THAT Michael Del Buono, Project Manager, Capital Delivery, Property
Services Branch, The Regional Municipality of York,, 17250 Yonge Street,
Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision;
iii)
AND THAT Lauren Capilongo of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., 140 Renfrew Drive,
Suite 201, Markham, ON L3R 6B3 be notified of this decision.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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a)
THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-24 dated June 2,
2014 regarding the 2014 Budget Reconciliation be adopted.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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THAT
Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-27 dated June 2, 2014
regarding the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of Federal Gas
Tax Funds.
a)
THAT Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2014-27 dated June 2,
2014 regarding the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal
Gas Tax Funds be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter in a new Municipal Funding
Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds;
ii)
AND THAT a by-law be enacted to confirm this.
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The Committee recessed at 3:40 p.m.
The Committee reconvened at 3:55 p.m. with
Councillor Twinney absent.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Joint Planning and Building
Services/Engineering Services Report 2014-23 dated June 16, 2014 regarding
the Greenbelt Cycling Route be received and the following recommendation be
adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket endorses the proposed alignment of the Greenbelt
Route within the Town's municipal boundaries, subject to the following:
The official, signed cycling route is to be the Nokiidaa/Tom Taylor Trail
alignment at least until such time as Yonge Street between Savage Road and
St. John's Sideroad (i.e. the alternate unsigned on-road route) is
appropriately urbanized to better accommodate cyclists.
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Carried
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Carried
Regional Councillor Taylor took no part in the
discussion or voting of the foregoing matter.
None.
None.
None.
None.
a)
Councillor Vegh requested a
status update from the Director of Engineering Services regarding the traffic
study associated with the feasibility of the installation of a three way
stop sign at the intersection of Kingsmere Avenue and Ataire Road. The
Director of Engineering Services advised that the traffic study would be
conducted in the fall of 2014.
b)
Councillor Vegh requested a
status update about the assumption of the Nellie Little Crescent
development as the area residents are seeking their deposits. The Director
of Planning and Building Services advised that he would investigate and
report back.
c)
Councillor Sponga requested
the Public Works Services department consider some solutions for an
enhanced garbage collection schedule on Cedar Street due to the increase in
eating establishments which have recently opened for business. He also
requested that the Economic Development Officer as well as the Main Street
District Business Improvement Area Board of Management be included in finding
a resolution. The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services
advised that he would examine the issue and also invite the Director of
Public Works Services for input.
d)
Councillor Kerwin thanked the
Director of Engineering Services for due diligence with the installation of
traffic lights at Carlson Drive and Drew Doak Lane.
e)
Councillor Kerwin advised that
Town staff retrieved recycling containers and green bins from the area
surrounding Bondi Avenue on Mother’s Day weekend and Green For Life has
compensated the Town for that service.
f)
Mayor Van Bynen requested that
staff investigate the damaged trail works just south of Green Lane.
g)
Councillor Di Muccio requested
details of the process regarding graffiti on utility boxes. The
Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services advised of the
process.
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The Committee resolved into a Closed Session at
4:21 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole (Closed Session)
Minutes are recorded under separate cover.
The Committee resumed into a Public Session at
4:44 p.m.
The Committee recessed at 4:45 p.m.
The
Committee reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
The continuation of the Committee of the Whole
meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Additions & Corrections to the Agenda
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
the items listed on the agenda as addendum items as related to the
Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan (OPA # 10) and Active Transportation
Network (OPA # 11) be approved.
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Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
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Councillor
Hempen declared a conflict in the plan boundary modifications contained
within the PowerPoint presentation that may refer to the properties known
as 20 Hill Street and 232 Penn Avenue, as he is the registered owner of
both sites. He advised he would not take part in the discussion related to
those areas.
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32.
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The Senior Planner, Policy provided a PowerPoint
regarding Official Plan Amendment #10 - Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary
Plan and Official Plan Amendment #11 - Active Transportation Network and
provided an overview of the modifications to the plan. Discussion ensued
regarding mobility hub studies, the Regional Shopping Centre study area and
the transfer of population distribution.
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33.
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Mr.
Brent Clarkson and Mr. Ryan Moore of MHBC Planning addressed the Committee
regarding the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and advised that their
concerns regarding 39 Davis Drive have been addressed in the modified plan.
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34.
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Ms.
Angela Sciberras of Macaulay, Shiomi Howson Ltd. addressed the Committee
regarding Schedule 5 – Street Network in the Urban Centres Secondary Plan
and suggested that the proposed street network identified on Schedule 5 be
included on Schedules 3, 4 and 6 for clarity purposes.
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35.
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Mr. Daniel Berholz, Green and Rose Developments
Inc. addressed the Committee regarding concerns with the width of private
road allowances in the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan as the plan
will require a 16 metre right-of-way through the property that cannot be
accommodated on the proposed site plan for the rental development at 212
Davis Drive.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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i) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Senior Planner, Policy be
received;
ii) AND THAT the deputations by Mr. Brent Clarkson and Mr. Ryan Moore of
MHBC Planning, Ms. Angela Sciberras of Macaulay, Shiomi Howson Ltd. and Mr.
Daniel Berholz of Green and Rose Developments Inc. be received;
iii) AND THAT the correspondence listed on the agenda regarding Official
Plan Amendment #10 - Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and
Official Plan Amendment #11 - Active Transportation Network be received.
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Carried
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36.
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Development
and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning
Report 2014-24 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 -
Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to
the Official Plan.
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Discussion
ensued and an alternate motion was presented.
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Moved
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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a)
THAT the Plan be amended to include the following language in section 4.0
titled ‘Vision’ or another appropriate section:
i)
“It is the policy of this plan that phasing of development shall be
coordinated with the provision of human services, transit, roads, parks and
recreation facilities, schools and infrastructure (for example water and
wastewater). As such, development in the Town of Newmarket shall proceed
in a coordinated and phased approach in conjunction with the necessary
infrastructure to support it.’
b)
In order to further define and address the appropriate sequencing of
development, staff be directed to report back prior to Regional approval of
the Plan with an (binding) implementation strategy addressing population
thresholds and the infrastructure necessary to support the identified
population targets. Infrastructure considerations might include but not be
limited to the following: roads, parks, recreation facilities, schools and
water and wastewater conveyance.
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Discussion
ensued and an alternate motion was presented.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services
- Planning Report 2014-24 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan
Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and
Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i)
AND THAT bonusing for up to seven storeys from the low density provisions
be removed;
ii)
AND THAT the proposed amendments be incorporated into the Plan for
subsequent adoption by Council and forwarding to the Region of York for
approval.
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37.
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Development
and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Planning
Report 2014-29 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 -
Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to
the Official Plan.
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Committee discussed the recommendations and an
alternate motion was presented.
Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building
Services Planning Report 2014-29 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official
Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan
and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Official Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres
Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be modified
to include the refinements to the policies with the exception of #2 and #5
as identified in Attachment 1;
ii)
AND THAT further direction from staff be provided with respect to
refinements #2 and #5 as identified on Attachment 1 prior to adoption by
Council and the forwarding of Official Plan Amendment # 10 to the Region of
York for approval.
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Carried
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38.
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Development
and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services - Planning
Report 2014-25 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 11 -
Active Transportation Network.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services
- Planning Report 2014-25 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan
Amendment # 11 - Active Transportation Network to the Town of Newmarket
Official Plan be received and that the following recommendation be adopted:
i)
THAT Official Plan Amendment # 11 - Active Transportation Network as
contained in Attachment 1 be adopted by Council and forwarded to the Region
of York for approval.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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