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Declarations of Interests
Councillor
Broome-Plumley declared a conflict in Item 8 of the Special Committee of
the Whole Agenda of August 10, 2015 (Item 8 of the Special Committee of the
Whole Minutes of August 10, 2015) as she is a volunteer for Habitat for
Humanity and would not take part in the discussion or voting of the
foregoing matter.
Councillor
Vegh advised that with respect to Item 8, although he is no longer has a
direct interest in Habitat for Humanity, out of abundance of caution, he
would not take part in the discussion or voting of the foregoing matter.
Mayor
Van Bynen declared a conflict in Item 11 being Corporate Services (Legal
Services) (Closed Session) Report 2015-04 regarding Outdoor Public Artwork
as his son-in-law was part of an adjudication Committee mentioned in the
report. He advised he would not take part in the discussion or voting of
the foregoing matter.
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None.
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Moved
by: Councillor Vegh
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Seconded
by: Councillor Bisanz
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THAT
the PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Val Shuttleworth, Chief Planner,
Planning and Economic Development, Long Range Planning, Regional
Municipality of York regarding the Regional Draft Growth Scenarios and Land
Budget Presentation be received.
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Carried
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Items
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
the following items be adopted on consent:
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6.
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Item 1 of the Site Plan
Review Committee Minutes of June 22, 2015 - Application for Site Plan
Approval - 17210 Leslie Street.
a)
Application for Site Plan Approval to permit a new four storey, 60 unit
residential retirement building with roof top garden and a 23 space parking
lot on the subject institutional 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)
THAT the applicant work with the residents to the west and south of the
subject property to address matters relating to retaining walls, fencing,
landscaping and garbage storage;
iii)
AND THAT Ms. Jasmine Lea Wang, 2395189 Ontario Ltd., 77 Steeles Avenue East
North York, ON M2M 3Y4 be notified of this decision;
iv)
AND THAT Ms. Diane Yu, Y+S International Design Ltd., 34 John Gary Drive
Markham, ON L3R 5E7 be notified of this decision;
v)
AND THAT Mr. Duff Ryan, Ryan Company Architect Inc., 96 Borden Street,
Toronto, ON M5S 2N1 be notified of this decision.
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor
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a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building
Services - Planning Report 2015-32 dated August 6, 2015 regarding a request
to defer development fees and charges be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the request from Habitat for Humanity for a deferral agreement for
development fees be denied;
ii)
AND THAT the request from Habitat for Humanity for Building Permit fees to
be waived be denied;
iii)
AND THAT the development of a single detached dwelling at 302 Andrew Street
by Habitat for Humanity be exempt from Development Charges;
iv)
AND THAT Mr. Richard Solomon, Regional Vice-President, Habitat for Humanity
Greater Toronto Office, York Region Office, 449 Eagle Street, Newmarket, ON
L3Y 1K7 be notified of this action.
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Carried
Councillor
Broome-Plumley and Councillor Vegh took no part in the discussion or voting
of the foregoing matter.
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9.
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Joint Community Services -
Recreation and Culture and Corporate Services - Financial Services Report
2015-24 dated August 6, 2015 regarding 2016 User Fees and Charges -
Recreation and Culture.
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor
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a)
THAT Joint Community Services - Recreation and Culture and Corporate
Services - Financial Services Report 2015-24 dated August 6, 2015 regarding
2016 User Fees and Charges - Recreation and Culture be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the attached Schedules "A(1)" to "A (20)" marked
as the Town of Newmarket Recreation and Culture Services Fees and Charges
Schedules, be approved and adopted by By-law at Council's September 14,
2015 meeting to accommodate notice requirements;
ii)
AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January
1, 2016.
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Moved
by: Councillor Bisanz
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Seconded
by: Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor
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a)
THAT Development and
Infrastructure Services Report – Public Works Services 2015-43 dated July
31, 2015 regarding Snow Storage Alternative Update be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
i) THAT the Town request the Regional Municipality
of York to advance the timing of a permanent snow storage site located on
Harry Walker Parkway for the 2015/2016 winter season;
ii) AND THAT
staff report back on various potential alternate sites, solutions and costs
no later than September 30, 2015.
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Carried
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The Special Committee of the Whole recessed at
3:08 p.m.
The Special Committee of the Whole
reconvened at 3:17 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Taylor in the Chair.
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Councillor Bisanz
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THAT
the Special Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the
purpose of discussing advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,
including communications for that purpose; as per Section 239 (2) (f) of
the Municipal Act, 2001 – Corporate Services (Legal Services) (Closed
Session) Report 2015-04 – Outdoor Public Artwork.
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Carried
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The Special Committee of the Whole resolved into
Closed Session at 3:18 p.m.
The Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session)
Minutes are recorded under separate cover.
The Special Committee of the Whole resumed into
public session at 4:06 p.m.
The Special Committee of the Whole recessed at 4:07
p.m.
The
continuation of the Special Committee of the Whole was called to order at
7:01 p.m.
The
Deputy Clerk welcomed the
public to the Special Committee of the Whole meeting. She advised that the Planning
Act requires the Town to hold at least one Public Meeting on any proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment.
The Deputy Clerk advised that the purpose of the
meeting was to hear from anyone who has an interest in the Town of Newmarket
initiated town wide Zoning By-law proposed amendment process regarding the
rules and regulations for parking and storing recreational vehicles in
residential zones.
She further advised that the Special Committee of
the Whole would not be making a decision regarding the proposed amendments,
but would refer all written and verbal comments to Planning Staff to consider
in a report that will be brought forward to a future Committee of the Whole
or Council meeting.
The Deputy Clerk advised that if anyone present
wished to be notified of subsequent meetings, or if making a presentation, to
please complete a form with your name and address and submit it to the
Clerk’s staff.
The Deputy Clerk noted that in accordance with the Planning
Act, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss an appeal without holding a
hearing, if the appellant failed to make either oral submission at the Public
Meeting or provide written submissions to Council prior to adoption.
She thanked everyone for their participation and
interest in the meeting.
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The
Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding parking of recreational
vehicles in residential driveways. She summarized the Zoning By-laws in
effect in Newmarket and advised that all three zoning by-laws would require
amendments should the parking of recreational vehicles be permitted in
residential driveways. She further summarized the types of recreational
vehicles, current by-law provisions, typical municipal practice and restrictions
and the four amendment options that are being considered and the required
technical revisions.
She
advised that resident feedback, contracted to Forum Consulting, had been
conducted and an online survey was created in order to gather feedback on the
potential amendments. The Planner summarized the next steps, including the
availability of the online survey, future reporting back to Council and the
appeal period.
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