Planning Reforms Bill 51 Markham Implementation Strategy October 26, 2007
Markham in the GTA context
Markham s Growth Strategy Adopted a balanced approach to growth management in 1993 based on 20-year horizon. Combination of Town Centre, urban intensification and compact greenfield growth.
Markham s Development Pattern Commitment to high density mixed use Town Centre. Increasing market potential for intensification projects. Delivery of compact residential and employment greenfield communities. Additional urban land required to continue balanced growth strategy. Major Urban Development Areas - Status of Approvals ASDC Boundary O Registered Plan Application in Approval Process Awaiting Development Application 3 M ap ID ASDC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 48 12 46 47A 47B 45B 45A 43 41 44B 44A 10 16 42A 42B Community Leitchcroft Woodbine North Cathedral Angus Glen York Downs Berczy Wismer Gre ensborough/swan Lake Cornell Box Grove Rouge Northeast Rouge North Armadale East - Fairtree South Unionville M arkham Centre 4 2 6 7 8 5 9 1 15 14 11 10 12 13 Plott ed: J an uary 14, 20 04
Provincial Statutes Oak Ridges Morraine Conservation Act 2001 Places to Grow Act, 2005 Planning Act Greenbelt Act, 2005 Ontario Planning & Development Act, 1994 Provincial Polices Oak Ridges Morraine Conservation Plan Growth Plan (eg. Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe) Provincial Policy Statement / Provincial Interest Greenbelt Plan Parkway Belt West Plan/ Central Pickering Development Plan Official Plans Region of York Official Plan Community Improvement Plans (s.28) P.A. Markham Official Plan Land Use Control Instruments Consents (s.50)(s.53) P.A. Subdivision Control Plan of Subdivision (s.50)(s.51) P.A. Interim Control By-law (s.38) P.A. Zoning By-law (s.34) P.A. Conditions (Bill 51) Holding By-law (s.36) P.A Increased Density/Height By-law (s.37) P.A. Site Plan (s.41) P.A. Minister's Zoning Order (s.47) P.A. Development Permit System (s.70.2) P.A.
New Planning Tools
Rep t. Ref. Planning Act Amend. Amend. Highlights The new provisions is: Req d. Vol. To implement this provision, the following should be completed: OP Bylaw Procedure Form or Notice Markham Timing Priority 1.1 Areas, Densities and Height 34(3) Minimum and maximum densities and height in zoning By-law. Current Practice 1.2 Zoning with Conditions 34(16), (16.1) & (16.2) Zoning By-laws can impose conditions. (for fulfillment of conditions and/or including conditions in registered agreements) (e.g. public notice per s. 34) As Req d. (subject to release of Regs.)
Rep t. Ref. Planning Act Amend. Amend. Highlights The new provisions is: Req d. Vol. To implement this provision, the following should be completed: OP Bylaw Procedures Form or Notice Markham Timing Priority 1.3 Site Plan Control 41(4) Legally able to regulate exterior: character; scale; appearanc e and design features; and (for accessibilit y if using site plan control) (ext. design only) (for conditions of approval, registration of agreements possible exterior / sustainable design guidelines, etc.) Now sustainable design.
New Processes and Procedures
Rep t Ref. Planning Act Amend. Amend. Highlights The new provisions is: Req d. Vol. To implement this provision, the following should be completed: OP Bylaw Procedure Form or Notice Markham Timing Priority 2.1 Complete Application OPAs 22(5) ZBLs 34(10.2) DPSs 51(18) Consents 53(3) Other additional information & material to assess and make decisions. Now 2.1 Notice of Complete Application Notice must be prepared and delivered to the applicant & public within 15 days of it being complete. (e.g. a timing checklist) (complete application decision) Now 2.6 Pre-consultation Ops 17(15) OPAs 22(3.1) ZBLs 34(10.0.1) Site plans 41(3.1) DPSs 51(16.1) a) Applicants MUST BE allowed to consult prior to submitting applications. b) May require applicants to consult prior to making an application. a) b) b) a) & b) b) Now
Rept. Ref. Planning Act Amend. Amend. Highlights The new provisions is: Req d. Vol. To implement this provision, the following should be completed: OP By-law Procedures Form or Notice Markham Timing Priority 2.3 Updating Official Plans 26(1) Five year update to conform with provincial plans and to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. (June 2009 for GPGGH ) Resolution 26(7) Consulting, Public Meeting, public record, etc.) Public Meeting, Open House, decisions, etc.) Initiate Now 2.3 Updating Zoning Bylaws 26(9) Within three years of completing a five year Official Plan update all zoning By-laws shall be amended to ensure they conform with the Official Plan Long
Rep t. Ref. Planning Act Amend. Amendment Highlights The new provisions is: Req d. Vol. To implement this provision, the following should be completed: OP Bylaw Procedure Form or Notice Markham Timing Priority 4.2 Development Permit System (DPS) 70.2(5) O. Reg. 608/06 Amendments to the Regulations allow all municipalities in the Province to implement a DPS. DPS combines zoning, site plan and minor variances into a single process. As required The merits of the DPS will be outlined and discussed when an opportunity to implement a DPS arises.
Rep t. Ref. Planning Act Amend. Amendment Highlights The new provisions is: Req d. Vol. To implement this provision, the following should be completed: OP Bylaw Procedures Form or Notice Markham Timing Priority Draft Plan of Subdivision Criteria 51(24)(l) &(m) & 51(25) To promote sustainability through new criteria: to optimize energy efficiency and concurrent review of draft plan of subdivision and site plans; and Promote more transit and pedestrian friendly designs. (regard shall be had for criteria) (may impose conditions) (for clearing conditions of draft approval) Now
Ontario Municipal Board Reforms
Regard for Municipal Decisions The Municipal Board now required to have regard to municipal decisions Addition of Parties at a Hearing Only persons/public bodies that made an oral submission at a Public Meeting or written submission to Council can be added as a party
Planning Reforms Next Steps
Staff to initiate processes to amend the Town s Official Plan to add policies relating to: complete applications; regulating the character, scale, appearance and design features of developments subject to site plan control; and zoning with conditions (following release of Provincial regulations).
Chart 1: Current Process Official Plan Secondary Plan Technical Studies - Environmental & Stormwater Plan - Internal Traffic Study - Master Servicing Plan - Development Staging Strategy - Development Charges Review Design Studies -Urban Design + Amenity Guidelines - Open Space Master Plan - Comprehensive Streetscape Plan - Community Design Plan - Tree Inventory Plan - Facility Fit Plan Draft Plans of Subdivision Zoning By-Laws Subdivision Agreements PUBLIC REALM PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT Site Plan Control Approval of Council Site Plan Control - non-residential uses - Medium + high density residential uses Control Architect - Detached Dwellings - Semi-detached/Duplexes - Townhouses Architectural Control Guidelines - To be approved by the Town Roads/Utilities Approval of working drawings by Markham SWM Link Streetscape Approval of Working Drawings by Markham Parks Approval of Working Drawings by Markham Schools Approval of Council Building Permit Review Approval of the Control Architect and Landscape Architect Building Permit Review Construction by Developer Design and Construction by the Town of Markham Construction by the School Board Building Permit Issued Building Permit Issued Construction Inspection Construction Inspection Occupancy Permit Issued Occupancy Permit Issued
Technical Studies - Environmental & Stormwater Plan - Internal Traffic Study - Master Servicing Plan - Development Staging Strategy - Development Charges Review - Performance Measures Chart 2: Proposed Process Official Plan Secondary Plan (Including policies for Building Design) Design Studies - Urban Design + Amenity Guidelines - Sustainable Design - Open Space Master Plan - Accessibility - Comprehensive Streetscape Plan - Building Design Guidelines - Tree Inventory Plan - Facility Fit Plan Draft Plans of Subdivision Zoning By-Laws (including regulations for Building Design) PUBLIC REALM Subdivision Agreements PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT Roads/Utilities Approval of working drawings by Markham SWM Link Streetscape Approval of Working Drawings by Markham Construction by Developer Parks Approval of Working Drawings by Markham Design and Construction by the Town of Markham Site Plan Control Approval of Council Schools Construction by the School Board Site Plan Control - Non-residential uses - Medium + high density residential uses Approval Town Architect + Review Town Landscape Architect Site Specific Zoning (including regulations for Building Design) Approval of Council Building Permit Review Control Architect -Detached Dwellings -Semi-detached/Duplexes -Townhouses Approval of the Control Architect and Landscape Architect Building Permit Review Building Permit Issued Architectual Control Guidelines - To be approved by Town Building Permit Issued Construction Inspection Occupancy Permit Issued Construction Inspection Occupancy Permit Issued
Provincial Growth Plan Context for Markham s Growth Strategy Markham Centre an Emerging Urban Centre.
Bill 51 changes proposed by the Province can be grouped into three general categories: 1. planning and financial tools; 2. process changes; and 3. Ontario Municipal Board reform.
Planning and financial tools include: 1. Minimum/Maximum Densities and Height 2. Zoning with Conditions 3. Architectural Design 4. Sustainable Design
Planning and financial tools include: 1. Minimum/Maximum Densities and Height 2. Zoning with Conditions 3. Architectural Design 4. Sustainable Design
Markham Centre Zoning
Planning and financial tools include: 1. Minimum/Maximum Densities and Height 2. Zoning with Conditions 3. Architectural Design 4. Sustainable Design
District Energy/Heating Investment
Planning and financial tools include: 1. Minimum/Maximum Densities and Height 2. Zoning with Conditions 3. Architectural Design 4. Sustainable Design
Design and Density Connecting Development to the Street Pedestrian Scale High Quality Design
Site Plan Context Existing Facilities Hilton Suites Motorola Canada IBM Canada Markham Civic Centre
Site Plan Context New Developments YMCA Liberty Development Times Development Liberty Development
Planning and financial tools include: 1. Minimum/Maximum Densities and Height 2. Zoning with Conditions 3. Architectural Design 4. Sustainable Design
MARKHAM CENTRE S PLAN WILL ENSURE THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF BENCHMARKS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS THAT ALL ASPECTS OF ITS SMART GROWTH PLAN CAN BE ACHIEVED MARKHAM STARTED THE PROCESS TO DEVELOP MEASURES, BENCHMARKS AND INIDICATORS WHICH WILL BE FURTHER REFINED AND UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS - EXAMPLES GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INDICATORS STORMWATER RUNOFF PERMEABILITY TRANSPORTATION INDICATORS: MODAL SPLIT CO2 EMISSIONS VKT ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS: GREENSPACE PRESERVED AND ENHANCED AIR/ WATER QUALITY OPEN SPACE INDICATORS: QUANTIYT AND QUALITY O SITE PRACTICES ENERGY/ MATERIALS SOCIAL INDICATORS LAND USE / BUILT FORM INDICATORS DENSITY NO. OF EMPLOYEMENT GREEN ROOF USE ENERGY SAVINGS SOCIAL INDICATORS EXAMPLE: CMHC SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS EXAMPLE: F.C.M. SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS EXAMPLE: CITY OF AUSTIN SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS
Process changes include: 1. Complete Applications 2. Up-to-Date Planning Documents 3. Up-to Date Decisions 4. Protecting Employment Lands 5. Early Consultation 6. Regard for Municipal Decisions
Extensive Public Input will help to guide and monitor sustainable development STAFF/COUNCIL PROGRAMME PARTICIPANTS: STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTANT EXPERTS ADVISORY GROUP PUBLIC Green infrastructure Advisory Sub-Group Transportation Advisory Sub-Group Greenlands Plan Advisory Sub-Group Open Space Advisory Sub-Group Built Form Advisory Sub-Group Performance measures, benchmarks and indicators through public discussion and expert input Development approvals, guidelines, incentives, coordination with other levels of government Monitoring and feedback IMPLEMENTATION BENCHMARKS AND INDICATORS
Final Professional Evaluation Public/Advisory Review Staff Review Developer s Submission Markham Centre Development Applications Process Preliminary Staff Report Application Receipt & Circulation Markham Centre Advisory Meeting Development Services Committee(DSC) Statutory Public Meeting Council Decision on Zoning /OPA DSC Decision on Site Plan Staff Recommendation Report Optional Advisory Group Meeting Optional Public Information Meeting Optional Markham Centre Steering Markham Centre Steering Committee
Markham Centre s Financial Challenges Urban infrastructure is more costly to deliver than suburban infrastructure Infrastructure investment must be made upfront to drive compact urban form Structured parking and transit should be considered essential infrastructure elements Current Development Charge regulations do not fully support urban growth and intensification
Markham s Financial Commitment Finance the extension and expansion of District Energy to the whole of Markham Centre Allocate cash-in-lieu of parkland dollars to the delivering of higher quality urban parks Facilitate and support the delivery of structured parking
Additional Financial Tools such as TIF and changes to the Development Charges Act changes are required
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