Scarborough Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 18 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.
SC8.1received
Scarborough Community Renewal Organization - Update
The President of the Scarborough Community Renewal Organization (SCRO) will provide an update to Scarborough Community Council on their work on transit, employment lands and the Scarborough Walk of Fame, with the objective of supporting City of Toronto elected Councillors who represent Scarborough residents in creating a great place to work, live and play. The Scarborough Community Renewal Organization (SCRO) is committed to creating and realizing bold visions to renew Scarborough. Working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, SCRO is a multi-stakeholder group of community-volunteers seeking to Renew Scarborough by advocating for economic development, better suburban planning, enhanced natural environment, social development and health promotion, as well as arts and culture.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Received the item for information.
SC8.2amended
3379 to 3385 Lawrence Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 10-storey apartment building at 3385 Lawrence Avenue East. The new building would contain 123 rental units, of which 30% or approximately 37 dwelling units, would be affordable units. The proposal contemplates the removal of the existing place of worship located at 3385 Lawrence Avenue East while maintaining the existing six-storey apartment building containing 48 rental dwelling units located at 3379 Lawrence Avenue East. Should this redevelopment proposal be approved, new indoor amenity space will be added to the existing six-storey building for the current residents to use. The affordable units would be supported by the City's Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program. 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). The proposed development will provide much-needed affordable housing and residential intensification on a site adjacent to Cedarbrae Mall on a site with frequent bus service that makes connections to existing (Eglinton GO) and future (Lawrence East Subway) higher order transit stops. The proposal contributes positively to the public realm and is appropriately scaled for its existing and planned context. This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 3379 to 3385 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 2, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 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 request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning explore securing through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Owner's obligation to: a. Continue to provide and maintain the existing 48 rental dwelling units at 3379 Lawrence Avenue East as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into full force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and, b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building at 3379 Lawrence Avenue East, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, with such improvements and related timing for the improvements to be undertaken to be informed by a tenant survey and identified by the Owner to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, including but not limited to a new 136 square metre indoor amenity space on the ground floor of the existing rental building. c. Workout proper logistics on site during and post development to ensure: Wheel Trans pickup and drop off accessibility for the residents at the existing building and the new development; front lobby wheelchair accessibility; front lobby amenities accessibility; laundry room accessibility; visitors and support staff parking access; and emergency services accessibility, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, City Council require the Owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. Subject to approval of an Open Door Application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council exempt up to 37 new affordable housing units, representing a minimum of 30% of the new rental housing dwelling units to be developed on the lands currently known as 3379 to 3385 Lawrence Avenue East from taxation for municipal and school purposes for 40 years from first occupancy under the municipal capital facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement") for the development. 6. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes, as set out in the municipal capital facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), referenced in Recommendation 5 above. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such actions as are required to implement City Council's decision, including the execution and implementation of appropriate agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division and Housing Secretariat recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 3379 to 3385 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law 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 Zoning By-law Amendment, as may be required. 3. City Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning explore securing through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Owner's obligation to: a. Continue to provide and maintain the existing 48 rental dwelling units at 3379 Lawrence Avenue East as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into full force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and, b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building at 3379 Lawrence Avenue East, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, with such improvements and related timing for the improvements to be undertaken to be informed by a tenant survey and identified by the Owner to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, including but not limited to a new 136 square metre indoor amenity space on the ground floor of the existing rental building. 4. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, City Council require the Owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; 5. Subject to approval of an Open Door Application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council exempt up to 37 new affordable housing units, representing a minimum of 30% of the new rental housing dwelling units to be developed on the lands currently known as 3379 to 3385 Lawrence Avenue East from taxation for municipal and school purposes for 40 years from first occupancy under the municipal capital facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement") for the development; 6. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes, as set out in the municipal capital facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), referenced in Recommendation 5 above; and, 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such actions as are required to implement City Council's decision, including the execution and implementation of appropriate agreements.
SC8.3amended
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 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 August 16, 2023 and the soil volume plan prepared by STUDIO tla dated October 3, 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.
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.
SC8.4adopted
673 Warden Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application and Site Plan Control Application - Appeal Report
On September 14, 2022, applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control approval were submitted to permit the construction of a mixed-use building of 15-storeys plus rooftop amenity space and mechanical penthouse at 673 Warden Avenue. The proposed building would have retail space on the ground floor and 274 residential dwelling units. The total gross floor area ("GFA") of the proposed development is 18,965 square metres, comprised of 18,759 square metres of residential GFA and 206 square metres of commercial GFA, resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 6.9 times the area of lot. On May 1, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council failing to make decisions on them within the time frames prescribed under the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the applications in their 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 subject Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications in their current form, for the lands at 673 Warden Avenue. 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 subject appeals in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is of a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has: 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; 3. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum and Tree Protection Plan to address compliance with the Toronto Green Standard, including the parts of the ecology section, which pertain to existing and proposed trees and soil volume requirements, acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and 4. submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study or that mitigation is required per the Subsurface Investigation, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any 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 subject Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications in their current form, for the lands at 673 Warden Avenue. 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 subject appeals in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is of a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has: 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; 3. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum and Tree Protection Plan to address compliance with the Toronto Green Standard, including the parts of the ecology section, which pertain to existing and proposed trees and soil volume requirements, acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and 4. submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study or that mitigation is required per the Subsurface Investigation, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
SC8.5amended
1117-1119 Kingston Road and 196-198 Blantyre Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the dwellings at 1117-1119 Kingston Rd & 196-198 Blantyre Ave is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the residential buildings at 1117-1119 Kingston Rd and 196-198 Blantyre Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; and b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the residential buildings at 1117-1119 Kingston Road and 196-198 Blantyre Avenue because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the residential buildings at 1117-1119 Kingston Road and 196-198 Blantyre Avenue without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the residential buildings at 1117-1119 Kingston Road and 196-198 Blantyre Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and, d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
SC8.6adopted
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. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 16 Catalina Drive.
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.
SC8.7adopted
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. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 66 Crosland Drive.
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.
SC8.8adopted
282 Friendship Avenue - 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 282 Friendship Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns related to storm failures of similar sized trees in the neighbourhood. The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) in question measures 46 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 denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 282 Friendship Avenue.
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 282 Friendship Avenue.
SC8.9amended
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. Granted 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. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required 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.
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.
SC8.10amended
36 Springbank Avenue - 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 36 Springbank Avenue to maintain a wood fence in the front yard on the southwest side of the property which has a height that exceeds 2 Metres. This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2. B(1) TABLE 1 MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES - Item 2. A Notice of Violation was issued on July 6, 2023.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 36 Springbank Avenue, to allow them to maintain a wood fence in the front yard in excess of 2 metres in height. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 36 Springbank Avenue, to allow them to maintain a wood fence in the front yard in excess of 2 metres in height, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2. B(1) Table1 Maximum Height of Fences.
SC8.11referred
Road Safety Review - Port Union Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Scarborough Community Council directed Transportation Services to assess vehicle speeds on Port Union Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgend Street, and report back on potential traffic calming measures and other findings. This report proves an overview of the assessments and investigation undertaken by Transportation Services.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Referred the item to the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to update the report with respect to revised warrant criteria for traffic calming and report back to the Scarborough Community Council at it's November 16, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Port Union Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgend Street.
SC8.12adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Kingston Road, City Council approval of this report is required. At its meeting of September 8, 2023, Scarborough Community Council referred Item SC7.8 regarding the prohibition of westbound left turns at Kingston Road and Orchard Park Drive and West Hill Drive back to Transportation Services with the request for further investigation. 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. These changes were noted to potentially direct traffic to adjacent residential streets, including Manse Road and Collinsgrove Road. Further investigation was requested in regards to into 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. This report provides an update on the requested items.
The Scarborough Community Council 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.
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.
SC8.13deferred
Birchmount Road and Chaldean Street/Glendower Circuit - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Birchmount Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection (PXO) at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Chaldean Street/Glendower Circuit. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of either a PXO or traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
The Scarborough Community Council 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 16, 2023 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Birchmount Road and Chaldean Street/Glendower Circuit.
SC8.14adopted
Coronation Drive - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Coronation Drive, east of Galloway Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Coronation Drive. The proposed PXO will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users crossing the street and complete a connection of controlled crossings for area pedestrians destined to/from the park and an elementary school on the south side of Coronation Drive.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Coronation Drive at a point 115 metres east of Galloway Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Coronation Drive at a point 115 metres east of Galloway Road.
SC8.15adopted
Gilder Drive - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Gilder Drive, east of Midland Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Gilder Drive. The proposed PXO will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users crossing at this location, which include an elementary school and a park among the adjacent land uses.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Gilder Drive at a point 324 metres east of Midland Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Gilder Drive at a point 324 metres east of Midland Avenue.
SC8.16deferred
3855-3863 Lawrence Avenue East - Fire Route
The plaza owner of 3855-3863 Lawrence Avenue East has raised concerns regarding the fire route situated directly behind their plaza. Advising that the fire route is unnecessary and has expressed interest in the possibility of its removal. The attached map illustrates the specific fire route in question, which leads into the parking lot of a TCHC site located at 3847 Lawrence Avenue East. It is important to note that this TCHC site is always secured by a locked gate, effectively preventing access to the building site via this fire route. There are multiple alternative entry points to the TCHC site, rendering the fire route in question redundant. The removal of this fire route would not compromise safety. I kindly request that the fire route be relocated to one of the existing points of entry. Thank you for your dedication to addressing community concerns and ensuring the efficient use of resources.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the January 19, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends to the Scarborough Community Council that: 1. Scarborough Community Council request Toronto Fire services to relocate the marked fire route located behind 3855-3863 Lawrence Avenue East, to a more appropriate location.
SC8.17adopted
56 Sandrift Square - 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 56 Sandrift Square. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree is in poor health and poses safety concerns due to a history of falling branches. The white spruce (Picea glauca) tree in question measures 40 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 denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 56 Sandrift Square.
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 56 Sandrift Square.
SC8.18adopted
Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 1076 -2023 to 1079-2023. Confirmatory Bill Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1080-2023.