March 17, 1998
To:Scarborough Community Council
From:Lorne Ross, MCIP, RPP., Commissioner of Planning and Buildings
Subject:Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97060 Murray Pearson on behalf of Anne Lozinsky 39 Scarboro
Avenue Parts of Lots 19 and 20, Registered Plan 2098 Highland Creek Community Scarborough Highland Creek
Purpose:
The application proposes changes to the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law in order to provide for the
development of four single family dwellings on a proposed extension of Devonridge Crescent, and one lot with frontage on
Scarboro Avenue. The specific changes to the Zoning
By-law are outlined in the recommendations of the report and apply to the land shown on Figures 1 and 2.
Recommendations:
A.That Council amend the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law Number 10827, as amended, with respect to Parts
of Lots 19 and 20, Registered Plan 2098, for the lands proposed to have frontages on the Devonridge Crescent extension,
by deleting the existing performance standards and adding the following performance standards:
1)Maximum one single-family dwelling per parcel having a minimum of 14 metres (46 feet) frontage on a public street
and minimum lot area of 435 m5 (4,680 square feet).
2)Minimum street yard building setback 6 metres (20 feet).
3)Minimum side yard building setback 0.9 metres (3 feet).
4)Maximum floor area per dwelling unit is 62 percent of the lot area.
5)A garage shall be erected with each dwelling unit.
6)Chimneys, pilasters, projecting columns, balconies, unenclosed porches and canopies shall not project into any required
side yard of 1 metre (3 feet) or less.
B.That Council amend the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law Number 10827, as amended, with respect to Parts
of Lots 19 and 20, Registered Plan 2098, for the proposed lot with frontage on Scarboro Avenue, by deleting the existing
performance standards except for front and side yard building setbacks, and adding the following performance standards:
1)Maximum one single-family dwelling per parcel having a minimum of 14 metres (46 feet) frontage on a public street
and a minimum lot area of 580 m5 (6,240 square feet).
2)Minimum rear yard building setback is 11 metres (36 feet).
C.That Council authorize any unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes as may be required to the said By-law to
properly carry out the intent of these recommendations.
Background:
Scarborough Community Council on February 18, 1998 considered a Preliminary Evaluation Report on the application and
directed the Planning and Buildings Department to target a Public Meeting to consider this application in the second
quarter of 1998 and, to exclude Part 6 from the rezoning as shown on Figure 2.
The proposal complies with the Low Density Residential designation and Numbered Policy 5 of the Highland Creek
Community Secondary Plan (Amendment Number 988 pending Ministerial approval) which allows only single-family
dwellings on minimum 420 m5 (4,521 square feet) lot areas along Devonridge Crescent and minimum 450 m5 (4,840
square feet) lot areas along Scarboro Avenue. The property is zoned ASingle-Family Residential Zone@ in the Highland
Creek Community Zoning By-law which permits single-family dwellings on lots having minimum 15 metre (50 feet)
frontages and a minimum lot areas of 696 m5 (7,500 square feet).
The existing lots along Devonridge Crescent were created through plans of subdivision and consents and have frontages
ranging between 9.5 metres (31 feet) to 17.5 metres (57 feet) and lot areas ranging between 427 m5 (4,596 square feet) to
559 m5 (6,017 square feet). Figure 3 illustrates the existing development along Devonridge Crescent.
Consent application B87/97 to create the proposed lots, road extension and a part lot for future development has been
submitted in conjunction with the rezoning and will be dealt with subsequent to Council=s decision on the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment application.
Comments:
The subject property has an existing frontage of 14 metres (46 feet) on Scarboro Avenue. The reduced lot frontage was
recognized by a 1967 minor variance which included the two properties immediately to the south. The properties to the
south were created in 1967 from a landholding which included the subject property. A single-family dwelling currently
exists on the property and will be retained.
The proposed Scarboro Avenue lot will have an area of 589 m5 (6,340 square feet). To date, other lots along Scarboro
Avenue which have facilitated development along Devonridge Crescent have lot areas either conforming to the Zoning
By-law or have had a minor variance to recognize a reduced lot area.
The rear yard building setback proposed for the existing dwelling is approximately 11.5 metres (38 feet) which is less than
the 12.6 metres (41.5 feet) required by the Zoning By-law. To ensure that a non-conforming setback is not created, the
proposed rear yard setback has also been incorporated into the rezoning. Other development standards which are not
applicable to this lot such as corner lot setbacks, setbacks from streets other than Scarboro Avenue and minimum ground
floor area are proposed to be deleted.
Part 6, shown on Figure 2, has been excluded from the rezoning as the lot area is substantially deficient compared to
existing lots along Devonridge Crescent. Part 6 will be rezoned once additional land to the west is acquired in order to
provide for two lots with similar lot frontages and areas to existing lots along Devonridge Crescent. In so doing, the orderly
development of the land is maintained.
The application was circulated to various technical review agencies. No objections were raised. Agency requirements such
as servicing agreements, road dedication, and stormwater management will be addressed through conditions of the consent.
Conclusions:
The proposed lots will be consistent with the existing lots in the area in terms of frontages and lot areas and will provide for
development that is compatible to the existing neighbourhood. The proposal provides for land use intensification to
increase the low density housing supply within the Highland Creek Community and continues the established
redevelopment pattern in the area. The application facilitates the completion of Devonridge Crescent.
Contact Name:
Sylvia Mullaste, Planner
Phone: (416) 396-4265
Fax: (416) 396-4265
E-Mail: mullaste@city.scarborough.on.ca
Lorne Ross, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner of Planning and Buildings
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