Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from David Porretta’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several development and policy matters, including Official Plan amendments for urban boundary expansions in Robinson Glen and Upper Markham Village. Discussions were held regarding parking restrictions on Kirkham Drive, an update on the Mount Joy Transit-Oriented Community Development proposal, and support for the Friends of the Rouge Watershed's grant application. The committee reviewed governance regulations for regional conservation authorities, heritage permits for demolition and easements, and the approval of new street names. Additionally, the committee addressed the purchase of automated library equipment, zoning and subdivision applications for residential developments, and motions concerning the management and replacement of municipal Linden trees. Various confidential items including land tribunal appeals were also discussed in a closed session.
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The committee discussed and approved several heritage permit and building applications. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the proposed demolition of the Patrick Cooney House, with the committee recommending against demolition and requesting a long-term asset management strategy for city-owned heritage properties. Additionally, the committee supported an increase in the grant amount for cedar shingle roof replacements in the Markham Heritage Estates, discussed the impending January 2027 deadline for designating heritage properties, reviewed a road widening project, and received information regarding the upcoming Doors Open Markham 2026 event. A confidential session was held regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal.
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Markham Promotional Transcript
The document serves as a promotional transcript regarding the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy event occurring in the City of Markham.
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Heritage Markham Committee Committee Minutes
The committee discussed several heritage permit applications, including an after-the-fact application for unauthorized alterations at 5 Euclid Street and a demolition permit for an accessory building at 288 Main Street North. They also reviewed consent items related to delegated staff approvals for various minor heritage permits, committee of adjustment applications, a major heritage permit for a rear addition at 35 Jerman Street, and a heritage easement agreement. Furthermore, the committee considered a plan of subdivision application at 7960 Reesor Road, noting concerns about integrating the David Reesor House into an industrial park development.
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