Scarborough Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 21 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.
SC8.1deferred
Request for Fence Exemption - Front Yard 70 Falaise Road
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 advise Council concerning an application by the owner(s) of 70 Falaise Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owners are seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning a proposed wrought iron fence to be located in the front of the property, which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447- Section 447-1.2. B. (1) of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart: The subject property on the west side of Falaise Road, is a corner lot, with a two story detached residential dwelling. It is located in Ward 24, in a Residential Zoned Area, north of Kingston Road and west of Morningside Avenue. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* Front and Side yards Fence located in the front yard Exceeds Permitted Height- of 1.2m Section 447-1.2. B. (1) Fence in a front yard; and within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway (public highway does not include a public lane)
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 10, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owners of 70 Falaise Road, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for the proposed fence thereby to be constructed. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
SC8.2amended
1560 Brimley Road and 1350 Ellesmere Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment - Final Report
The applications propose a 15-storey mixed-use building (54 metres, including the mechanical penthouse) at 1560 Brimley Road and 1350 Ellesmere Road. The building would have a total gross floor area of 18,720 square metres. The building would consist of 127 square metres of retail uses at grade with 250 residential units above. A total of 240 vehicular parking spaces are proposed on a 3-level below grade parking garage, as well as 192 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed building would have a density of 5.12 times the area of the lot. The proposed amendment to the Official Plan would exempt the subject lands from Policy 6.3 of the Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan to bring the parkland dedication rate for the site in accordance with the Official Plan policies regarding parkland that are in force at the time of issuance of the first above-grade building permit. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) as it provides a density and a mix of land uses that efficiently use land and resources. It is also transit supportive being approximately 800-metres from the Scarborough Centre RT station, as well as TTC bus routes along Brimley and Ellesmere Roads. The proposal conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019), as it provides for an appropriate type and scale of development in a strategic growth area that provides an acceptable transition of built form to adjacent areas. This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Progress Employment District), and to lift the Holding ("H") provisions for the subject site. The application proposes residential and commercial development at a key gateway into Scarborough Centre.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 1560 Brimley Road and 1350 Ellesmere Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated August 26, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council amend former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Progress Employment District), as amended, for the lands at 1560 Brimley Road and 1350 Ellesmere Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report dated August 26, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, together with satisfactory provisions in the amending by-laws, to secure the items described generally below, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor and at the owner's expense: a. a financial contribution in the amount of $750,000.00 payable to the City of Toronto prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment. The funds shall be directed as follows: i. $100,000 to be allocated to the Toronto Public Library to undertake capital upgrades at the Scarborough Civic Centre Branch; ii. $160,000 to be allocated towards park improvements within proximity of the site; iii. $105,000 to be allocated towards capital improvements to Squirrel's Nest Child Care at 1305 Ellesmere Road; iv. $200,000 to be allocated to Toronto Public Library branches for capital upgrades to the library facilities, including the purchase of musical instruments in order to deliver the 'Borrow a Musical Instrument' loan program, musical equipment for local non-profit community and school bands, and/or equipment and software for recording studio purposes; v. $100,000 towards capital improvements to the Scarborough YMCA at 230 Town Centre Court to improve accessibility of the building; vi. $85,000 towards funding for capital facilities for EarlyON programs in close proximity to the subject site; and vii. in the event the cash contributions required in Parts 4.a.i., ii., iii., iv., and iv. above have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the date of the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the cash contribution may be directed to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject property. b. a financial contribution in the amount of 1 % of the gross construction costs to commission public art in a process in accordance with the Percent for Public Art Program Guidelines. A letter of credit in the amount of 1 % of the gross construction costs will be provided prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such an amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner will submit a plan that details the possible locations of any public art installations on the site and the method of art selection, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and c. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 3 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. the owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009, and as updated by City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017, 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 Official Plan, for the lands at 1560 Brimley Road and 1350 Ellesmere Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated August 26, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council amend former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Progress Employment District), as amended, for the lands at 1560 Brimley Road and 1350 Ellesmere Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report dated August 26, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, together with satisfactory provisions in the amending by-laws, to secure the items described generally below, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor and at the owner's expense: a. a financial contribution in the amount of $750,000.00 payable to the City of Toronto prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment. The funds shall be directed as follows: i. $100,000 to be allocated to the Toronto Public Library to undertake capital upgrades at the Scarborough Civic Centre Branch; ii. $260,000 to be allocated towards park improvements within proximity of the site; iii. $105,000 to be allocated towards capital improvements to Squirrel's Nest Child Care at 1305 Ellesmere Road; iv. $100,000 to be allocated to Toronto Public Library branches for capital upgrades to the library facilities, including the purchase of musical instruments in order to deliver the 'Borrow a Musical Instrument' loan program and/or musical equipment for local non-profit community and school bands; v. $100,000 towards capital improvements to the Scarborough YMCA at 230 Town Centre Court to improve the accessibility of the building; vi. $85,000 towards funding for capital facilities for EarlyON programs in close proximity to the subject site; and vii. in the event the cash contributions required in Parts 4.a.i., ii., iii., iv., and iv. above have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the date of the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the cash contribution may be directed to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject property. b. a financial contribution in the amount of 1 % of the gross construction costs to commission public art in a process in accordance with the Percent for Public Art Program Guidelines. A letter of credit in the amount of 1 % of the gross construction costs will be provided prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such an amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner will submit a plan that details the possible locations of any public art installations on the site and the method of art selection, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and c. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 3 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. the owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009, and as updated by City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time.
SC8.3adopted
1478-1496 Kingston Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
The application for a Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to amend the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the construction of an 11 storey building at 1478-1496 Kingston Road. The proposed redevelopment would consist of 198 residential dwelling units and include 486.9 square metres of commercial ground floor area on the first floor. The proposal would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 6.93 times the lot area. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). The proposal is a high quality mixed-use development that conforms with the development criteria required by the Mixed Use Areas and Avenues policies of the Official Plan, as well as other relevant policies pertaining to built form and transportation. The zoning by-law amendments would allow for the appropriate residential development on the subject lands with commercial uses at grade that would animate the streetscape along Kingston Road improving the pedestrian experience along this Avenue. 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 former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786, as amended, for the lands at 1478-1496 Kingston Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report (August 28, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1478-1496 Kingston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report (August 28, 2019) 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 enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following facilities, services and matters at the owners expense: a. Prior to issuance of an above grade building permit, other than a building permit for a temporary sales office, the owner shall pay to the City a cash payment of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) to be allocated towards: public art; non-profit arts, cultural, community or institutional facilities; and/or various streetscape improvements not abutting the site in Ward 20 to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning in consultation with the local Councillor, and that the design of the streetscape improvements comply with the Streetscape Manual to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. The financial contribution identified in this subsection a. above shall be indexed upwardly from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made in accordance with the non-residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 327-0058, or its successor; and c. In the event the cash contribution referred to in this subsection a. has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law 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 of City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 5. City Council direct that the following matters are also to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. 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. 6. Prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for the related Site Plan Control Application, City Council require the owner to address the following matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services: a. provide space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side of the property line of 1478-1496 Kingston Road, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681; b. enter into a financially secured Development Agreement with the City for the construction of improvements to the municipal infrastructure including the extension of proposed storm and sanitary sewers to support this development, according to the Site Servicing Review accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and c. satisfy all outstanding issues outlined in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated Aug 27, 2019 to City Planning 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 the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786, as amended, for the lands at 1478-1496 Kingston Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1478-1496 Kingston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 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 enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following facilities, services and matters at the owners expense: a. Prior to issuance of an above grade building permit, other than a building permit for a temporary sales office, the owner shall pay to the City a cash payment of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) to be allocated towards: public art; non-profit arts, cultural, community or institutional facilities; and/or various streetscape improvements not abutting the site in Ward 20 to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning in consultation with the local Councillor, and that the design of the streetscape improvements comply with the Streetscape Manual to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. The financial contribution identified in this subsection a. above shall be indexed upwardly from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made in accordance with the non-residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 327-0058, or its successor; and c. In the event the cash contribution referred to in this subsection a. has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law 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 of City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 5. City Council direct that the following matters are also to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. 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. 6. Prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for the related Site Plan Control Application, City Council require the owner to address the following matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services: a. provide space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side of the property line of 1478-1496 Kingston Road, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681; b. enter into a financially secured Development Agreement with the City for the construction of improvements to the municipal infrastructure including the extension of proposed storm and sanitary sewers to support this development, according to the Site Servicing Review accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and c. satisfy all outstanding issues outlined in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated Aug 27, 2019 to City Planning to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
SC8.4amended
2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to permit 5 blocks of 4-storey stacked townhouses containing 182 residential units at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East. The proposed development would have a total gross floor area of 15,750 square metres and a Floor Space Index of 1.85 times the lot area. A total of 218 vehicular and 137 bicycle parking spaces and 1 Type-G loading space would be provided to service the proposed development. The application also proposes a dedication of lands towards a new public park. The original application was submitted on April 9, 2018, and City Planning staff brought forward a Request for Interim Directions Report, to Scarborough Community Council on July 4, 2018. Staff outlined why the development was not supportable as it did not demonstrate how it would fit into the planned context and vision for Avenues in accordance with the City's Official Plan. Planning staff advised that the proposed development was not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and does not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017). Planning staff continue to recommend refusal of the application for the same reasons. At the July 27, 2018, City Council meeting, City staff were directed to "bring forward a final report to the first Community Council meeting of 2019 considering the proposed townhouse development as reflected on the applicant's plans dated April 2018 and also considering the City's Townhouse and Low-rise Apartment Guidelines ". Subsequently, it was determined that the extent of changes required were significant and therefore a report could not be brought forward to the first Community Council meeting of 2019. The applicant agreed to continue working with City staff to revise the proposal to further bring the application in compliance with the City's Townhouse and Low-rise Apartment Guidelines, as directed by Council. As directed by Council, this report presents draft by-laws, without City Planning recommendation for approval, to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as amended and the Eglinton Community Zoning By-law No. 10048, as amended for consideration to enable the development as currently proposed.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District; 2. City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Eglinton Community Zoning By-law No. 10048, as amended, for the lands at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District; 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans. In addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. The community benefits to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. $500,000 towards capital improvements to Horton Park and/or above base park improvements to the proposed park on the subject site at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East; ii. A 2% parkland over dedication from the application to increase the size of the new public park on the subject site at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. Construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard. 6. If City Council determines that the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved, and if the owner is agreeable to undertaking Above Base Park Improvements to the proposed 1,170 square metre on-site public parkland dedication, 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 (PF&R). 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, PF&R, 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 amended from time to time. 7. Should the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved and appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain external planning and urban design professionals to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of City Council's approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications. 8. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows an appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order(s) approving the application until: a. The Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The owner submits to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans. In addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development; and c. The owner has entered into and registered an agreement between the City and owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. 9. City Council approve the Site Plan Application (18 148155 ESC 35 SA) for the proposed development in principle as indicated on the drawings listed in Attachment No.10: Conditions of Site Plan Approval and subject to the draft conditions of Site Plan Approval listed as Attachment No.10 of this report dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 10. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application to amend the Zoning By-Law for the lands at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Road for the following reasons: a. The proposal underutilizes the development potential of the site; b. The proposed development would set a negative precedent along the Avenue; c. The proposal has not demonstrated how it will fit into the planned context and vision for Avenues; d. The proposed development has not demonstrated compatibility with the future Eglinton East LRT; and e. The proposed development is not consistent with the PPS (2014), conflicts with the Growth Plan (2019) and is not in keeping with the Official Plan. 2. If City Council determines that the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved at this time, City Council amend: a. The City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District; b. The former City of Scarborough Eglinton Community Zoning By-law No. 10048, as amended, for the lands at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District; c. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner be required submit to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans. In addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the 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 an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. The community benefits to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. $500,000 towards capital improvements to Horton Park and/or above base park improvements to the proposed park on the subject site at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East; ii. A 2% parkland over dedication from the application to increase the size of the new public park on the subject site at 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. Construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard. 5. If City Council determines that the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved, and if the owner is agreeable to undertaking Above Base Park Improvements to the proposed 1,170 square metre on-site public parkland dedication, 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 (PF&R). 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, PF&R, 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 amended from time to time. 6. Should the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved and appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain external planning and urban design professionals to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of City Council's approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications. 7. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows an appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order(s) approving the application until: a. The Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The owner submits to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans. In addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development; and c. The owner has entered into and registered an agreement between the City and owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. 8. City Council approve the Site Plan Application (18 148155 ESC 35 SA) for the proposed development in principle as indicated on the drawings listed in Attachment No.10: Conditions of Site Plan Approval and subject to the draft conditions of Site Plan Approval listed as Attachment No.10 of this report. 9. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
SC8.5adopted
1571 Sandhurst Circle - Initiating a Planning Review of Woodside Square
This report seeks Council direction for City Planning staff to initiate a planning review of lands located at 1571 Sandhurst Circle, also known as Woodside Square. The subject lands are designated "Special Policy Area" in the Official Plan with a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) that requires a planning review be completed to Council's satisfaction prior to allowing any additional uses beyond places of worship and commercial uses. The existing mall has recently undergone renovations, and an application for expansion of the mall with a new cinema, retail and restaurant uses is currently being reviewed. The landowner has expressed a desire to explore additional development opportunities for the site, including the potential for residential intensification of the lands. The addition of uses beyond the existing permissions presents the need to initiate the planning review consistent with the SASP for the subject site. Through a thorough public consultation process and comprehensive analysis, the planning review will determine the appropriateness of providing additional land use permissions for the site. The review will also establish the policy framework necessary for implementation of any redevelopment of the subject site.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct City Planning staff to initiate a planning review for 1571 Sandhurst Circle, as outlined in this report in consultation with the area Councillor and landowner.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct City Planning staff to initiate a planning review for 1571 Sandhurst Circle, as outlined in this report in consultation with the area Councillor and landowner.
SC8.6amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 66 to 80 Dale Avenue. This report supersedes the original Preliminary Report for the application which was deferred from consideration by Scarborough Community Council at their July 4, 2018 meeting. Since that time the applicant has held a consultation meeting with the community, has received comments from various City Divisions and agencies through the review of the original application and in response has revised their proposal. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor as recommended through this report. The revised proposal is for two mid-rise buildings with a new private driveway along the southern portion of the site. The building that is situated on the west portion of the site, closest to Dale Avenue, Building A, has a proposed height of 7-storeys (21.5 metres plus 4.5 metre mechanical penthouse). The second building, Building B, is located on the eastern portion of the site closest to Kingston Road, has a proposed height of 12-storeys (36.5 metres plus 4.5 metre mechanical penthouse). Permission is sought for a total of 325 dwelling units. Both are situated above a proposed two-level underground parking garage containing a total of 317 parking spaces. The proposed development also includes both indoor and outdoor amenity areas, a privately owned publicly accessible walking trail, and a proposed pedestrian connection at the north-east corner of the site connecting to the Guildwood GO station east of Kingston Road. The applicants are requesting to amend the Official Plan to re-designate the subject lands from Neighbourhoods and Parks and Open Space Areas (Parks) to Apartment Neighbourhoods and the lands at 66 Dale Avenue from Neighbourhoods to Parks and Open Space Areas (Parks). The applicant is also seeking to amend both the former City of Scarborough By-law No.10010 (Scarborough Village Community) and the City-Wide By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the development and the park land on the lands west of the development site. Rental tenure is currently proposed but is contingent upon available Provincial and City funding programs and initiatives to support the development. If the availability of these programs or initiatives change in the future, the Owner may consider and pursue a condominium ownership option on a portion or all of the development. In order to facilitate the proposed development, the owners are seeking a land exchange of 1,202 square metres with the City of Toronto. This involves the dedication of the lands at 66 Dale Avenue as public park in exchange for portions of land at the eastern edge of the existing City owned parkland. This will enable a more regular access along Dale Avenue and driveway design for the development site and create a more contiguous rectangular parcel for the parkland. The lands at 80 Dale Avenue are part of the City's 2018 "Open Door" Affordable Rental Housing Program. The current proposal includes approximately 33 (10%) of the units as affordable.
Scarborough Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 66 to 80 Dale Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given 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. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District consider removing the option for a "Place of Worship" as a potential use on the property. 4. The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District consider requiring the developer to have the roadway access point on Kingston Road. 5. The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District to create a Residents' Working Group to give community input and consult with the Developer and the local Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 66 to 80 Dale Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given 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.
SC8.7adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for the 940 and 941 Progress Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the combined Official Plan and Zoning Amendment application, which 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 directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 940 and 941 Progress Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given 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 940 and 941 Progress Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given 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.
SC8.8adopted
3030 Markham Rd - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to permit the construction of a vehicle fuel station, car wash and convenience store at 3030 Markham Road. 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 directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 3030 Markham Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given 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 3030 Markham Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given 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.
SC8.9adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Harris Park Drive and Holswade Road
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report recommends that all-way stop control be authorized at the intersection of Harris Park Drive and Holswade Road as the existing conditions meet the warrant for the installation of such a traffic control device.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Harris Park Drive and Holswade Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Harris Park Drive and Holswade Road.
SC8.10adopted
Lane Designation - Kingston Road at Eglinton Avenue East
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Kingston Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services, at the request of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), due to a new bus route operating on Kingston Road, recommends designating the westbound right-turn lane on Kingston Road at Eglinton Avenue East for right turns only, buses excepted. The "Buses Excepted" tab signs will clearly define traffic lane usage, eliminate confusion and potential for an incident as TTC vehicles continue to travel through the intersection in the westbound direction from the right-turn lane.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Kingston Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Kingston Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.
SC8.11amended
Speed Limit Review - Midland Avenue between St. Clair Avenue East and Kingston Road
The purpose of this report is to recommend that the speed limit on Midland Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue East and Kingston Road, not be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h. Staff's review indicated that reduction of the speed limit to 40 km/h is not technically justified along this section of Midland Avenue.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Midland Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue East and Kingston Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council not reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Midland Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue East and Kingston Road.
SC8.12adopted
Stopping Prohibition - Broadmead Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing parking regulations on Broadmead Avenue to prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Broadmead Avenue, between Neilson Avenue and the east limit of Broadmead Avenue, including the entire cul-de-sac. This stopping prohibition is recommended to prevent motorists from parking on both sides of the street, causing safety concerns for residents in the area.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Broadmead Avenue, between Neilson Avenue and the east limit of Broadmead Avenue, including the entire cul-de-sac.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Broadmead Avenue, between Neilson Avenue and the east limit of Broadmead Avenue, including the entire cul-de-sac.
SC8.13adopted
Left Turn Prohibitions - 3700 Midland Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Midland Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. This report recommends prohibiting northbound and eastbound left turns at the driveway of 3700 Midland Avenue. Prohibiting northbound and eastbound left turns will prevent vehicle and pedestrian conflicts at this right-in and right-out driveway. The signs for northbound and eastbound left-turn prohibitions are in place at the subject driveway, but there are no By-law regulations in place to support them. Also, installation of additional signs are recommended.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound and eastbound left turns at all times at Midland Avenue and the private access located approximately 111 metres north of McNicoll Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound and eastbound left turns at all times at Midland Avenue and the private access located approximately 111 metres north of McNicoll Avenue.
SC8.14amended
Overnight Parking Review - Roads in Ward 22
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report provides the results of Transportations Services review of the experience of the overnight parking prohibition in the former Ward 39 area that was approved in October 2017.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of all streets within the Scarborough Community Council's delegated authority under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, in the Ward 22 area bounded by, Victoria Park Avenue, Highway 401, Midland Avenue and Finch Avenue East.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council receive this report for information.
SC8.15adopted
U-Turn Prohibition - Ellesmere Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Ellesmere Road, City Council approval of this report is required. This report recommends an eastbound U-turn prohibition on Ellesmere Road between Military Trail/Orton Park Road and a point 450 metres east. Prohibiting U-turns will provide a safer environment for all road users along this section of Ellesmere Road.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound U-turns at all times on Ellesmere Road, between Military Trail/Orton Park Road and a point 450 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound U-turns at all times on Ellesmere Road, between Military Trail/Orton Park Road and a point 450 metres east.
SC8.16adopted
Removal of Accessible Parking Space - Glory Crescent
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending removal of an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Glory Crescent, east of Celeste Drive (north intersection). The existing accessible parking space is no longer required by the original applicant.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing accessible parking space that operates at all times on the north side of Glory Crescent, between a point 54 metres east of Celeste Drive (north intersection) and a point 6 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing accessible parking space that operates at all times on the north side of Glory Crescent, between a point 54 metres east of Celeste Drive (north intersection) and a point 6 metres further east.
SC8.17adopted
Removal of Accessible Loading Zone - Hedge End Road
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to remove an accessible loading zone on Hedge End Road, between a point 74 metres north of Sheppard Avenue East and a point 15 metres further north-east. The accessible permit holder who the loading zone was intended for is no longer at this address and the space is no longer required.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing accessible loading zone that operates at all times on the south and east side of Hedge End Road, between a point 74 metres north of Sheppard Avenue East and a point 15 metres further north-east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing accessible loading zone that operates at all times on the south and east side of Hedge End Road, between a point 74 metres north of Sheppard Avenue East and a point 15 metres further north-east.
SC8.18amended
Request for Transportation Study for Traffic Management on East Ave in Ward 25
East Avenue is a collector road with sidewalk on the west side and partial sidewalk on the east side. The speed limit is 50 km/hr with a reduction to 40 km/hr in a school zone. The road connects two collector roads: Island Road and Lawrence Ave East. Currently, there are no-all-way-stop controls on East Avenue between Lawrence Ave East and Kirkdene Drive. These intersections are located 1.7 kilometers apart. My office has been contacted by local residents and the West Rouge Community Association who are requesting an all-way-stop control at East Avenue and Fanfare Drive. The grassroots community association, which represents approximately 3,400 households, is concerned about excessive speed on East Avenue. Speed and traffic volumes are especially a concern during peak travel times at Rouge Hill GO Station. Commuters traveling to the higher order transit station often use East Avenue as an alternative route to Port Union Road, a minor arterial road that is scheduled for widening in 2021/22. These traffic conditions have made turns between East Avenue and local roads increasingly difficult. I hereby request a traffic study on East Avenue, to determine if any stop signs, or other traffic management methods are warranted for improved safety.
Scarborough Community Council directed that: 1. Transportation Services undertake a traffic study on East Avenue, between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East, determine if any stop signs or other traffic management devices are warranted to improve traffic flow and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians, and report back to the June 9, 2020 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
That Scarborough Community Council recommend that: 1. Transportation Services undertake a traffic study on East Avenue, between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East, to determine if any stop signs or other traffic management devices are warranted to improve traffic flow and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians, and report back to the December 3, 2019 meeting of Scarborough Community Council.
SC8.19amended
Request for Transportation Study for Traffic Management on Golders Green Avenue in Ward 25
Golders Green is a local road with a sidewalk on both sides and a speed limit of 40 km/hr. It connects East Ave, a collector road, to Port Union Road, a minor arterial road, via Winter Garden Trail. There are no all-way-stop controls on Golders Green Avenue. William G Davis Junior Public School and Joseph Howe Senior Public School are located in close proximity. My office has received a petition signed by local residents requesting an all way stop control at Golders Green Avenue and Whiterock Drive. The petition is signed by 27 households on Winter Garden Trail, 21 households on Golders Green Avenue and 1 household each on Whiterock Drive and Grandhall Court. I hereby request a traffic study on Golders Green Avenue, to determine if any stop signs, or other traffic management methods are warranted for improved clarity and safety.
Scarborough Community Council directed that: 1. Transportation Services undertake a study on Golders Green Avenue between Winter Gardens Trail and East Avenue to determine if any stop signs or other traffic management devices are warranted to improve traffic flow and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians, and report back to the January 8, 2020 meeting of Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
That Scarborough Community Council recommend that: 1. Transportation Services undertake a traffic study on Golders Green Avenue between Winter Gardens Trail and East Avenue to determine if any stop signs or other traffic management devices are warranted to improve traffic flow and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians, and report back to the December 3, 2019 meeting of Scarborough Community Council.
SC8.20adopted
Feasibility of renaming "Birchmount Stadium" to "Bill Stephens Stadium"
A member of the community, under the criteria of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, has initiated an application to rename Birchmount Stadium, located at 75 Birchmount Road to Bill Stephens Stadium. Property naming and renaming are a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division has reviewed the Council-approved City of Toronto Property Naming Policy and found that this naming proposal meets the policy criteria and process, however public consultation conducted did not support the proposal of renaming Birchmount Stadium. Through the consultation with the community and community groups, it was suggested that the outdoor track in Birchmount Stadium be may be suitable to honour Bill Stephens. Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division does not support the renaming of Birchmount Stadium based on the lack of community support and the stadium's geographical and historical relevance, however is recommending that the outdoor track in Birchmount Stadium located at 75 Birchmount Road be named to Bill Stephens Track.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Adopted the naming of the outdoor track in Birchmount Stadium located at 75 Birchmount Road as Bill Stephens Track.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not support the renaming of Birchmount Stadium located at 75 Birchmount Road as Bill Stephens Stadium. 2. Scarborough Community Council adopt the naming of the outdoor track in Birchmount Stadium located at 75 Birchmount Road as Bill Stephens Track.
SC8.21not yet heard
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 1256-2019 to 1260-2019. Confirmatory Bill Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1261-2019.