Scarborough Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 17 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.
SC7.1adopted
Woodside Square Planning Review - City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Final Report
This report recommends approval of Official Plan Amendment 675 (OPA 675) which provides a planning framework for future development on the Woodside Square site, municipally known as 1571 Sandhurst Circle, and advances the vision developed through the Woodside Square Planning Review ("the Planning Review"). The proposed OPA deletes and replaces Site and Area Specific Policy 236 (SASP 236) and provides for the introduction of residential intensification onto the subject lands while identifying important city-building components that will support the infill redevelopment of the lands surrounding the existing mall building. The emerging planning framework provides for the retention of the existing mall building in the short and medium term while contemplating potential partial or total redevelopment of the mall building in the long term. The near term intensification would be supported by the creation of new public streets and blocks, public parkland, public realm enhancements and improved connectivity and pedestrian safety. City Council directed City Planning staff to initiate the Planning Review for the subject lands in 2019 after the landowner indicated a desire to redevelop the parking areas around the mall with residential and other uses. Under the current planning permissions for the subject lands, no uses are permitted other than Places of Worship or commercial uses are permitted until a planning review has been completed to Council's satisfaction. The purpose of the Planning Review was to determine the appropriateness of providing additional land use permissions and establish a policy framework necessary to implement any future redevelopment of the site. The proposed OPA was developed as an outcome of the Planning Review and is based on the draft policy directions adopted by City Council on May 11, 2022. Shortly after the Planning Review was initiated, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted by the owners of the subject lands for a portion of the site. A separate report recommending approval of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is also before Council. The Planning Review benefitted from a thorough public consultation process, the concurrent review of a major development application and the input of staff from various City Divisions and commenting agencies. It advanced through four phases. Phases 1 and 2 (Preliminary Consultation and Study Initiation and Visioning) were completed in 2019 and 2020 and developed a vision for the subject lands. Phase 3 (Design, Testing and Analysis) was completed in 2022 and included community and stakeholder consultation, two presentations to the City's Design Review Panel and the presentation of draft policy directions for adoption by City Council. Phase 4 (Final Reports and Plans) has advanced since the conclusion of formal stakeholder and community consultation in Fall 2022 with the development of a final Site and Area Specific Policy recommended for approval by this Final Report. This planning framework proposed through OPA 675 will facilitate the comprehensive and orderly development of a complete community on the subject lands. While the land uses on site evolve, the recommended SASP policies ensure that the emerging community retains a distinct identity while integrating with the existing context, building on the current function of Woodside Square as an economic, social, and community services centre within the Agincourt North community. City Planning staff recommend that City Council amend the Official Plan to implement the outcomes of the Woodside Square Planning Review.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 21, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend and support the recommended Official Plan Amendment should the Official Plan Amendment be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend and support the recommended Official Plan Amendment should the Official Plan Amendment be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
SC7.2amended
1571 Sandhurst Circle Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit the redevelopment of lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle around Woodside Square mall into a mixed use community. The proposal includes six tall buildings ranging in height from 22 to 33 storeys, and two 12-storey mid-rise buildings all on lands that currently contain surface parking at 1571 Sandhurst Circle. The existing mall building is proposed to be maintained but an existing stand-alone eating establishment would be demolished. A total additional gross floor area of 202,903 square metres is proposed that would contain a total of 2,555 residential units and include 13,188 square metres of new non-residential space that can accommodate retail, commercial, and community uses. Two new public parks totaling 7,880 square metres in size would be dedicated to the City pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. The proposed development provides an improved public realm, additional retail and office space, public parkland and a childcare facility to create a new complete community within the Agincourt North neighbourhood. Development would be phased in order to manage change over a period of time and ensure appropriate infrastructure is available to serve the intensifying land uses. It would be supported by a new network of public streets, which would be implemented through a Draft Plan of Subdivision. The subject lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle (the "Site") is also subject to a proposed City-initiated Official Plan Amendment as part of the Woodside Square Planning Review, which is presented in a separate report. The review of this application informed the policy development exercise and the proposal was reviewed in the context of the emerging Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) now being recommended to City Council for approval. As detailed in this report, the proposed Zoning By-law amendment conforms to the recommended SASP, being OPA 675, and advances the vision outlined in the policies for the future of the Woodside Square lands. 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 (2020). It conforms to the recommended revised SASP 236, adding a range and mix of residential units to the lands in a compact form while increasing the amount of non-residential space on the Site. Existing community spaces are retained and the applicant is proposing to construct and convey a childcare facility as an in-kind community benefit. The proposal provides a vibrant public realm through the provision of new parkland and open spaces while improving connectivity to and through the Site for emerging uses and the existing mall to be retained. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The recommended Zoning By-law includes a Holding provision (H) on the lands which would be lifted in whole or in part upon the submission of a Functional Servicing Report that demonstrates the provision of municipal servicing within public rights-of-way to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. The report also recommends that City Council allow the owner to construct and convey a childcare facility as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act and recommends City Council approve the application of development charge credits to support the construction of the proposed parks.
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council allow the owner of 1571 Sandhurst Circle to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed childcare facility (the "Childcare Facility") to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager of Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. the Childcare Facility will accommodate a minimum of 88 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers; b. The Childcare Facility will comprise approximately 1,022 square metres of indoor space located on the first floor of Building G (Block 4) of the proposed development, and 371 square metres of outdoor space immediately adjacent to Building G; and c. The Childcare Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Recommendation 6, below, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 3, above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 5. In the event Block 1 is constructed as part of Phase 1, City Council require the owner to provide a Letter of Credit in an amount equivalent to the Community Benefits Charge that would have been payable for the value of the land proceeding as a first phase as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 3, above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, General Manager of Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 7. City Council require that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit for Phase 1, the Owner convey to the City, the on-site parkland dedication fronting Finch Avenue East having a minimum total area of 4,633 square metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 8. City Council require that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit for Phase 5, Building H the Owner convey to the City, the phase 5 on-site parkland dedication fronting Sandhurst Circle having a minimum total area of 3,247 square metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 9. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication(s), subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 10. City Council require, prior to first above-grade building permit for any building on any part of the Site, the Owner to, at no cost to the City, register, or caused to be registered, in priority, a Section 118 restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the lands to be dedicated as the phase 5 park described in Recommendation 8, above, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 11. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 12. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the next Near-Term Cycling Network Plan Update (2025-2027), to review opportunities for bikeways and bike parking, and bike share opportunities in the area of Woodside Square, including McCowan Road, Finch Avenue, Sandhurst Circle, and other connecting neighbourhood routes. 13. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and other relevant Divisions, to submit a business case, for consideration by the Mayor as part of the 2024 budget process, to resource the actions to implement a collaborative and multilingual community engagement process involving residents, stakeholders and local institutions to assess services, assets and needs within the Agincourt North community given the Woodside Square redevelopment and report back by 4th quarter of 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council allow the owner of 1571 Sandhurst Circle to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed childcare facility (the "Childcare Facility") to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager of Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. the Childcare Facility will accommodate a minimum of 88 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers; b. The Childcare Facility will comprise approximately 1,022 square metres of indoor space located on the first floor of Building G (Block 4) of the proposed development, and 371 square metres of outdoor space immediately adjacent to Building G; and c. The Childcare Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Recommendation 6 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 3 equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 5. In the event Block 1 is constructed as part of Phase 1, City Council require the owner to provide a Letter of Credit in an amount equivalent to the Community Benefits Charge that would have been payable for the value of the land proceeding as a first phase as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 3 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, General Manager of Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 7. City Council require that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit for Phase 1, the Owner convey to the City, the on-site parkland dedication fronting Finch Avenue East having a minimum total area of 4,633 square metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 8. City Council require that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit for Phase 5, Building H the Owner convey to the City, the phase 5 on-site parkland dedication fronting Sandhurst Circle having a minimum total area of 3,247 square metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 9. City Council require, prior to first above-grade building permit for any building on any part of the Site, the Owner to provide a Letter of Credit to the City for the market value of the North Park in Phase 5, as described in Recommendation 8, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation. The letter of credit will be released to the Owner once the park block has been conveyed to the City. 10. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication(s), subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 11. City Council require, prior to first above-grade building permit for any building on any part of the Site, the Owner to, at no cost to the City, register, or caused to be registered, in priority, a Section 118 restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the lands to be dedicated as the phase 5 park described in Recommendation 8, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation. 12. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
SC7.3adopted
2941 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On September 16, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 44-storey mixed-use building with 37,419 square metres of residential gross floor area for a total of 555 units and 288 square metres of ground floor retail space at 2941 Eglinton Avenue East. The proposal would have a net Floor Space Index of 8.79 times the area of the lot. On March 24, 2023, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council failing to make a decision within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment, in its current form, for the lands at 2941 Eglinton Avenue East. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in the report (August 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: 1. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; 2. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; 3. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required; 4. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; and 5. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and 6. has addressed the comments from the TTC in their letter dated December 28, 2022. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take and necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment, in its current form, for the lands at 2941 Eglinton Avenue East. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in this report. 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: 1. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; 2. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; 3. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required; 4. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; and 5. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and 6. has addressed the comments from the TTC in their letter dated December 28, 2022. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take and necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
SC7.4deferred
36 to 40 Ellesmere Road Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On December 6, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the construction of an 11-storey residential building with 187 units at 36-40 Ellesmere Road. The proposed gross floor area was 14,794 square metres resulting in a Floor Space Index of 3.53 times the area of the lot. A total of 220 vehicular parking spaces and 172 bicycle parking spaces were proposed. On March 16, 2023, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council not making a decision within the prescribed timelines under the Planning Act. Subsequent to the appeal, the applicant submitted a revised proposal on July 16, 2023 ("the Revised Proposal") which addresses the majority of the rezoning issues that were identified by staff during the first circulation. The Revised Proposal contemplates a 12-storey mixed-use building with 14,331 square metres of residential gross floor area for a total of 187 units and 202 square metres of ground floor retail space at 36 to 40 Ellesmere Road. The proposal would have a net Floor Space Index of 3.47 times the area of the lot. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing in support of a settlement on the application based on recommendations and comments contained within this report.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 19, 2023 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Revised Proposal for the Zoning By-law Amendment application substantially in accordance with the revised architectural plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle dated June 29, 2023, subject to the conditions below. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has at its sole cost and expense: 1. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; 2. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; 3. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required; 4. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; and 5. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take and necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
SC7.5deferred
16 Catalina Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 16 Catalina Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the year-round shade that affects the efficiency of their solar panels, as well as shading the edible garden and fruit trees surrounding the subject tree. The Colorado blue spruce tree, Picea pungens, in question measures 38 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 19, 2023 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 16 Catalina Drive.
SC7.6deferred
66 Crosland Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 66 Crosland Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree has outgrown its location, branches are rubbing on adjacent roofs, animals are using the tree for access to adjacent roofs, branches are growing in close proximity to utility lines, and the tree is dropping needles and sap. The Austrian pine tree, Pinus nigra, in question measures 55 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 19, 2023 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 66 Crosland Drive.
SC7.7deferred
50 Mossbank Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 50 Mossbank Drive them to maintain the wood fence with a height greater than 2 metres as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2)(B)(1) Table 1 - Any other Fences. A Notice of Violation was issued on Mar 06, 2023.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 19, 2023 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 50 Mossbank Drive, to allow them to maintain the wood fence with a height greater than 2 metres. This does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2)(B)(1) Table 1 - Any other Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 50 Mossbank Drive, to allow them to maintain the wood fence with a height greater than 2 metres. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
SC7.8referred
Kingston Road at Orchard Park Drive and Kingston Road at West Hill Drive - Turn Prohibitions
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Kingston Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending the prohibition of westbound left-turns, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, from Kingston Road to Orchard Park Drive and to West Hill Drive. The proposed turn prohibitions will address cut-through traffic and pedestrian safety concerns on Orchard Park Drive and West Hill Drive during the morning peak hours. However, these changes may direct traffic to adjacent residential streets, including Manse Road and Collinsgrove Road, and may also cause confusion for motorists due to the presence of dedicated left turn lanes where the left turn movements will be prohibited.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Referred the item to the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to report back to the Scarborough Community Council on October 19, 2023 with the request for further investigation on the following: a. recommend additional measures to facilitate proper use of westbound left turn prohibition from Kingston Road to Orchard Park Drive and Kingston Road to West Hill Drive; b. the status of timeline for local road speed limit reduction on Orchard Park Drive and West Hill Drive, consistent with Vision Zero 2.0 - Road Safety Plan Update, 2019 - IE6.8.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit westbound left turns, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on Kingston Road at Orchard Park Drive. 2. City Council prohibit westbound left turns, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on Kingston Road at West Hill Drive.
SC7.9adopted
Orchard Park Drive - Parking Amendments
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the amendment of parking regulations on Orchard Park Drive. The proposed amendment will provide staff and visitors of a sheltered housing site at 4626 Kingston Road additional parking opportunities.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Orchard Park Drive, between Kingston Road and West Hill Drive. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Orchard Park Drive, between Kingston Road and West Hill Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Orchard Park Drive, between Kingston Road and West Hill Drive. 2. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Orchard Park Drive, between Kingston Road and West Hill Drive.
SC7.10adopted
19, 23 Craigton Drive - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
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.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan 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 - 19, 23 Craigton Drive 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 that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan 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 - 19, 23 Craigton Drive 2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
SC7.11adopted
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.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan 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 - 2340, 2450, 2560 Morningside Avenue 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 that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan 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 - 2340, 2450, 2560 Morningside Avenue 2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
SC7.12adopted
895 Milner Avenue - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
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.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan 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 - 895 Milner Avenue 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 that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan 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 - 895 Milner Avenue 2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
SC7.13adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2541, dated September 23, 2016 between Calexico Holdings Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Mac Frost Way and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2541; 2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement; 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2541; 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2541 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Engineering Review recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Mac Frost Way and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2541; 2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement; 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2541; 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2541 to Toronto Hydro.
SC7.14adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2538, dated December 09, 2015 between The Orchards of West Hill Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Elaine Lennox Court and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2538; 2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement; 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2538; 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2538 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Engineering Review recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Elaine Lennox Court and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2538; 2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement; 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2538; 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2538 to Toronto Hydro.
SC7.15adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2516, dated November 01, 2012 between Glen Rouge Homes (Boydwood) Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Elaine Lennox Court and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2516; 2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement; 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2516; 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2516 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Engineering Review recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Elaine Lennox Court and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2516; 2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement; 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2516; 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2516 to Toronto Hydro.
SC7.16adopted
Collinsgrove Road and Kingston Road - Intersection Safety Improvements
I have consulted with Transportation staff, and I ask you to adopt this recommendation.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to investigate and report to Scarborough Community Council in the first quarter of 2024 on potential safety improvements to the intersection of Kingston Road and Collinsgrove Road, including the potential for a signalized intersection.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor McKelvie recommends that: 1. The Scarborough Community Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to investigate and report to Scarborough Community Council in the first quarter of 2024 on potential safety improvements to the intersection of Kingston Road and Collinsgrove Road, including the potential for a signalized intersection.
SC7.17adopted
Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 836-2023 to 839-2023. Confirmatory Bill Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 840-2023.