Scarborough Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 12 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
SC17.1amended
3050 Pharmacy Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and former City of Scarborough L'Amoreaux Community By-law No. 12466, as amended, to permit the construction of two additional 16-storey residential rental buildings connected by a five-storey base building at 3050 Pharmacy Avenue. A total of 303 rental units are proposed, adding to the existing 252 rental units on site, with a total of 565 parking spaces in the combined underground parking garage. The existing 18-storey residential rental building, having a gross floor area of 26,978 square metres will remain largely unchanged. The additional gross floor area proposed is 55,276 square metres, resulting in an overall floor space index (FSI) of 3.25 times the area of the lot. Of the 303 rental units proposed, 24 are proposed to be secured at affordable rents for a period of 20 years through a registered agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. Furthermore, rental tenure and improvements to the existing building have been agreed upon as an arrangement for the sharing of new amenity spaces between existing and new residents. These matters are recommended to be secured as a legal convenience through the Section 37 Agreement. The proposed development is both consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms and does not conflict with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). The proposal represents an appropriate type and scale of development in a strategic growth area that provides an acceptable transition of built form to adjacent low and medium scale areas while securing additional affordable rental units as part of a complete community. The proposal conforms to the applicable Official Plan policies for lands designated Apartment Neighbourhoods and complies with the direction provided by the City's Tall Building Guidelines. The additional residential infill on the lands is deployed at an appropriate density and built form as provided for by the development criteria for this land use designation. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the City of Scarborough L'Amoreaux Community By-law No. 12466, as amended, for the lands at 3050 Pharmacy Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 3050 Pharmacy Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the daft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into and register on title, an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following facilities, services and matters at the Owners expense: a. The Owner shall design and construct twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units in the new 16-storey residential building on the lot. The minimum average unit size of the purpose built affordable rental dwelling units shall be at least 78 square metres. The purpose built affordable rental dwelling units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least 6 dwelling units. The general configuration and layout of the twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units in the new 16-storey residential building shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The Owner shall provide and maintain the twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units for a minimum of 20 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied. No affordable rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership such as life lease or co-ownership which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental dwelling unit shall be made for at least 20 years from the date of first occupancy. Upon the expiration of the 20 year period, the Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the purpose built affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the Owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; c. The Owner shall provide and maintain the twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units at affordable rents for at least 15 years, beginning with the date that each such unit is first occupied. During the first 15 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline; d. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the Owner shall provide a $250,000 cash contribution to be directed to improvements to parks facilities in the vicinity of the development, said financial contribution to be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Residential Building or Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index, as the case may be, for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and e. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4d. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in Toronto's Official Plan and will benefit the local community. 5. City Council direct that the following matters be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. The Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the 252 existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 3050 Pharmacy Avenue as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the existing residential rental property, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date that the Zoning By-laws come into force and effect, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20 year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The Owner shall provide tenants of the existing rental dwelling units with access to all indoor and outdoor amenities on the lands, at no extra charge and with no pass-through costs to the tenants, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident on the subject site; c. The Owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental apartment building, taking into account tenant responses to the required Tenant Survey related to programming of amenity space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, including, but not limited to, the matters set out in d. and e. below; d. Prior to the first above-grade building permit for any part of the development the Owner shall: 1. Upgrade the laundry room in the existing residential rental building, including accessibility improvements such as including push button automatic doors and a clothes folding table which is universally accessible within the laundry room; 2. Provide a minimum of 54 short-term bicycle parking spaces near the rear entrance of the Existing Building; and 3. Provide new indoor amenity space of 120 square metres within the existing residential rental building which shall include but not be limited to; a fitness room; communal/multi-purpose space which shall include, a kitchen, tables and chairs, and a washroom, with additional programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; e. Prior to first occupancy of any new residential units in the development the Owner shall: 1. Provide new outdoor amenity space, to be shared between residents of the existing and new residential rental building(s), having a minimum size of 856 square metres, including new, replaced and improved outdoor amenity space with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; 2. Provide new outdoor amenity space of 606 square metres, and 386 square metres of replaced and improved existing outdoor amenity space, which shall include but not be limited to: outdoor seating; community garden; planting and landscape treatments; and, play structure/equipment with additional programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; 3. Provide new outdoor amenity areas, to be shared between residents of the existing and new residential rental buildings, having a minimum size of 856 square meetings, with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; 4. Improve the existing waste management facilities for the existing rental building, including indoor storage of garbage, recycling and composting, located at the New Residential Building; and 5. Ensure aesthetic and other improvements to the existing buildings garbage and recycling facilities be provided; f. The costs of all improvements to the existing residential rental building and associated spaces, both within and outside the building, as described above, shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing building in any form, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; g. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development agrees to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction on existing tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; h. Provide a minimum of 50 percent of all new units in the proposed 16-storey residential building as 2-bedroom units; and provide a minimum 17 percent of all new units in the proposed 16-storey residential building as 3-bedroom units; and i. The Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017, through the adoption of item PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the City of Scarborough L'Amoreaux Community By-law No. 12466, as amended, for the lands at 3050 Pharmacy Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 3050 Pharmacy Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the daft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into and register on title, an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following facilities, services and matters at the Owners expense: a. The Owner shall design and construct twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units in the new 16-storey residential building on the lot. The minimum average unit size of the purpose built affordable rental dwelling units shall be at least 78 square metres. The purpose built affordable rental dwelling units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least 6 dwelling units. The general configuration and layout of the twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units in the new 16-storey residential building shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The Owner shall provide and maintain the twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units for a minimum of 20 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied. No affordable rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership such as life lease or co-ownership which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental dwelling unit shall be made for at least 20 years from the date of first occupancy. Upon the expiration of the 20 year period, the Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the purpose built affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the Owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; c. The Owner shall provide and maintain the twenty-four (24) purpose built affordable rental dwelling units at affordable rents for at least 15 years, beginning with the date that each such unit is first occupied. During the first 15 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline; d. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the Owner shall provide a $250,000 cash contribution to be directed to improvements to parks facilities in the vicinity of the development, said financial contribution to be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Residential Building or Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index, as the case may be, for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and e. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4d. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in Toronto's Official Plan and will benefit the local community. 5. City Council direct that the following matters be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. The Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the 252 existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 3050 Pharmacy Avenue as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the existing residential rental property, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date that the Zoning By-laws come into force and effect, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20 year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The Owner shall provide tenants of the existing rental dwelling units with access to all indoor and outdoor amenities on the lands, at no extra charge and with no pass-through costs to the tenants, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident on the subject site; c. The Owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental apartment building, taking into account tenant responses to the required Tenant Survey related to programming of amenity space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, including, but not limited to, the matters set out in d. and e. below; d. Prior to the first above-grade building permit for any part of the development the Owner shall: 1. Upgrade the laundry room in the existing residential rental building, including accessibility improvements such as including push button automatic doors and a clothes folding table which is universally accessible within the laundry room; 2. Provide a minimum of 54 bicycle parking spaces; 3. Provide Short-Term bicycle parking near the rear entrance of the existing residential rental building; and 4. Provide new indoor amenity space of 120 square metres within the existing residential rental building which shall include but not be limited to; a fitness room; communal/multi-purpose space which shall include, a kitchen, tables and chairs, and a washroom, with additional programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; e. Prior to first occupancy of any new residential units in the development the Owner shall: 1. Provide new outdoor amenity space, to be shared between residents of the existing and new residential rental building(s), having a minimum size of 992 square metres, including new, replaced and improved outdoor amenity space with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; 2. Provide new outdoor amenity space of 606 square metres, and 386 square metres of replaced and improved existing outdoor amenity space, which shall include but not be limited to: outdoor seating; community garden; planting and landscape treatments; and, play structure/equipment with additional programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; 3. Provide new outdoor amenity areas, to be shared between residents of the existing and new residential rental buildings, having a minimum size of 856 square meetings, with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; 4. Improve the existing waste management facilities for the existing rental building, including indoor storage of garbage, recycling and composting, located at the New Residential Building; and 5. Ensure aesthetic and other improvements to the existing buildings garbage and recycling facilities be provided; f. The costs of all improvements to the existing residential rental building and associated spaces, both within and outside the building, as described above, shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing building in any form, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; g. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development agrees to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction on existing tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; h. Provide a minimum of 50 percent of all new units in the proposed 16-storey residential building as 2-bedroom units; and provide a minimum 19 percent of all new units in the proposed 16-storey residential building as 3-bedroom units; and i. The Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017, through the adoption of item PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time.
SC17.2adopted
4620 Finch Avenue East - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a student residence building at the rear of an existing private school site at 4620 Finch Avenue East. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). It conforms with relevant provisions of the Toronto Official Plan. The proposed use is provided for on lands designated Institutional Areas and compatible with the adjacent land uses. The development is appropriately integrated with the existing buildings and fits within the area context. It improves the site condition adjacent to the natural feature to the north of the site resulting in no adverse impacts. The new building will provide additional amenity to the existing private school by providing student study space, improves site circulation and removes a number of vehicle trips from the area road network by housing students on campus. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 12797, as amended, for the lands at 4620 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report dated August 24, 2020 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 4620 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report dated August 24, 2020 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to: a. Submit a revised Site Servicing and Stormwater Management report which demonstrates the watermain has adequate pressure and flows to meet the domestic water and fire flow demand and that sanitary sewers have adequate capacity up to the trunk with the level of flow as per City Standards for the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering Construction Services; and b. Submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and Toronto Water for review and acceptance, a revised Foundation Drainage Report and any associated letters related to groundwater discharge to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 12797, as amended, for the lands at 4620 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report dated August 24, 2020 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 4620 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report dated August 24, 2020 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to: a. Submit a revised Site Servicing and Stormwater Management report which demonstrates the watermain has adequate pressure and flows to meet the domestic water and fire flow demand and that sanitary sewers have adequate capacity up to the trunk with the level of flow as per City Standards for the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering Construction Services; and b. Submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and Toronto Water for review and acceptance, a revised Foundation Drainage Report and any associated letters related to groundwater discharge to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
SC17.3adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 528-530 Birchmount Road and 118-120 Newlands Avenue to redevelop the subject lands with 10 detached, two to three-storey single-family dwellings. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 528-530 Birchmount Road and 118-120 Newlands Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 528-530 Birchmount Road and 118-120 Newlands Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Staff will provide notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
SC17.4amended
1571 Sandhurst Circle - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and outlines preliminary issues for a rezoning application located at 1571 Sandhurst Circle. The application seeks to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a multi-phased, mixed-use development to the site at the corner of Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road. The proposed redevelopment would retain the existing mall and introduce residential and retail uses within new buildings to be constructed in the surrounding surface parking area. Six towers ranging from 23-38 storeys along the Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road frontages. An additional three stand-alone buildings with heights up to 14 storeys are proposed to the northern end of the site. The new buildings would include 2859 units along with 10,473 square metres of retail and office uses. The application will be evaluated in the context of the Woodside Square Planning Review. This process, initiated and lead by the City, is being undertaken to evaluate the proposed new uses for the site and develop a planning framework to guide any future development. Staff are reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. It is recommended that staff proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1571 Sandhurst Circle together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Directed staff to provide notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 300 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1571 Sandhurst Circle together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Staff provide notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
SC17.5amended
Residential Demolition Application - 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182 and 184 Clonmore Drive
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with city wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing single family detached dwellings at 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182 and 184 Clonmore Drive is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the single family detached dwellings with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official & Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family detached dwellings because there is no permit for a replacement building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the single family detached dwellings without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the single family detached dwellings with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
SC17.6amended
Residential Demolition Application - 3250 Markham Road
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with city wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing single family detached dwelling at 3250 Markham Road is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the single family detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family detached dwelling because there is no permit for a replacement building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the single family detached dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the single family detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
SC17.7adopted
To obtain Scarborough Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 400 Danforth Road, 38 Comstock Road, 5050 Sheppard Avenue East, and 1720 Ellesmere Road. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 400 Danforth Road, 38 Comstock Road, 5050 Sheppard Avenue East, and 1720 Ellesmere Road; and 2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
SC17.8adopted
Pedestrian Crossing Protection Review - Military Trail and Bobmar Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a bus service on Military Trail, City Council approval of this report is required. This report recommends that City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Military Trail and Bobmar Road following the installation of a sidewalk on the southwest side of Military Trail, as a minimum, between at least Bobmar Road and Gladys Road. Currently, as Military Trail is designated as a through highway, this intersection has a stop control facing the southbound approach on Military Trail and Bobmar Road. Although, the technical warrants for the installation of a pedestrian crossover are not currently met, the installation of a pedestrian crossover is recommended contingent upon the installation of a sidewalk designed to allow safe accessible movements of pedestrians and those using assistive devices along both sides of Military Trail.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Military Trail and Bobmar Road. 2. City Council not authorize the installation of All-way stop control at Military Trail and Bobmar Road. 3. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Military Trail at Bobmar Road, contingent upon and in conjunction with the installation of sidewalk facility on the southwest side of Military Trail.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Military Trail and Bobmar Road. 2. City Council not authorize the installation of All-way stop control at Military Trail and Bobmar Road. 3. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Military Trail at Bobmar Road, contingent upon and in conjunction with the installation of sidewalk facility on the southwest side of Military Trail.
SC17.9adopted
Authorization for Submission of Minor Variance Application - 8861 Sheppard Avenue East
At its meeting of January 30 and 31 2019, City Council enacted By-law No. 385-2019 for the lands known municipally as 8861 Sheppard Avenue East amending Zoning By-law 569-2013. An accompanying by-law (384-2019) was enacted at the same time for the same lands to amend zoning by-laws for the former City of Scarborough. These amending by-laws came into full force and effect on February 26, 2019 and permit the construction of a two-storey place of worship with ancillary parking, proposed via Zoning By-law Amendment applications first submitted in 2013. In reviewing the implementing Site Plan Approval applications, Toronto Buildings has recently identified a zoning non-compliance issue related to the gross floor area (GFA) and floor space index (FSI) of the proposal. The problem identified by the Zoning Examiner arises from the fact that GFA is defined different by Zoning By-law 569-2013 and the former City of Scarborough By-laws. The GFA permitted by the site specific Zoning By-laws enacted in January 2020 are identical (343.4 square meters). But given the definition of gross floor area in Zoning By-law 569-2013 which counts GFA exempted by the Scarborough By-laws, the permitted GFA in site specific by-law 385-2019 is insufficient to implement the development proposed and considered by City Council. While a technical error, zoning relief to site specific By-law 385-2019 is required for the development to proceed. The landowner has requested to pursue this relief via Committee of Adjustment. However, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) which came into final effect on July 1, 2016, amended Sub-sections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act to prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated zoning by-law amendments within two years of by-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". As the site specific amendments were enacted in February 2019, unless City Council resolves that an application is permitted, the landowner would not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief until February 26, 2021, thus further delaying site development. The proposed development is the same as that which City Council considered and approved at its meeting on January 30, and 31, 2019. The landowner has been pursuing planning approvals since 2013 and would like to move forward in obtaining its final approval and begin construction. City Planning staff have reviewed the request and have found the unexpected technical issue appropriately resolved through an application for minor variance. Thus, City Council's authorization at this time for submission of an application to the Committee of Adjustment for relief to Zoning By-law 385-2019 is warranted.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council declare, in accordance with subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, that the submission of a minor variance application for the lands known municipally as 8861 Sheppard Avenue East is permitted prior to the expiry of the second anniversary of the day on which City of Toronto By-law 569-2013 was amended for the lands in order to seek relief to site-specific zoning provisions of City of Toronto By-law 385-2019 including the gross floor area and floor space index requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that: 1. City Council declare, in accordance with subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, that the submission of a minor variance application for the lands known municipally as 8861 Sheppard Avenue East is permitted prior to the expiry of the second anniversary of the day on which City of Toronto By-law 569-2013 was amended for the lands in order to seek relief to site-specific zoning provisions of City of Toronto By-law 385-2019 including the gross floor area and floor space index requirements.
SC17.10adopted
Speed Reduction on Port Union Road, South of Lawrence Avenue East
In response to concerns brought forward by members of the community, I am bringing forward a motion today to reduce the speed limit on Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Avenue East from 50km/h to 30km/h. In an effort for traffic calming on Port Union Road, the City installed ActiveTO south of Lawrence. Residents on Port Union Road and adjacent streets pointed out that there was no speed posted on Port Union south of Lawrence. Upon requesting signage, we were surprised that the speed limit is 50km/h. This portion of Port Union Road is 400 meters in length and is classified as a local road, serving as an entry-point into to the neighbourhood and the Port Union Waterfront. As a result, it exhibits increased foot and cycling traffic. As a City, we must prioritize and accelerate measures to make our streets safe and accessible for all road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists. By reducing the speed limit on this part of the road, this neighbourhood will become more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists to support a healthier and more active community.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Port Union Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgend Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Port Union Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgend Street.
SC17.11adopted
Feasibility of Installing Traffic Signal at 1730 Neilson Road, 2710 and 2750 Morningside Avenue
Oxford Industrial is one of Canada's foremost developers and leasers of industrial and warehouse space. They acquired a vacant industrially-zoned site at the northeast corner of Morningside Avenue and Neilson Road, with the intent of building a 335,000 sq. ft. logistics centre which they will lease to up to 4 different companies in the growing logistics industry. Their site Plan Application is close to approval. The primary entrance will be on Morningside, approximately 250 meters north of the Neilson intersection. Oxford proposes to install, at their cost, a full signalized intersection to facilitate the movement of trucks in and out of their site. This will be approximately half way between the existing signals at Neilson and McNicoll Avenue. City Planning and Transportation Services are fully supportive of this plan, as the signal will also provide a safe crossing of this busy thoroughfare for residents in the neighbourhood to the east, in Ward 25.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the November meeting of the Scarborough Community Council regarding the installation of traffic control signals at the site access driveway to the property with municipal address 1730 Neilson Road, 2710 and 2750 Morningside Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cynthia Lai recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the November meeting of this Committee regarding the installation of traffic control signals at the site access driveway to the property with municipal address 1730 Neilson Road, 2710 and 2750 Morningside Avenue.
SC17.12adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 717-2020 to 724-2020. Confirmatory Bill Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 725-2020.