Other Items Considered by The Community Council

(a)Preliminary Evaluation Report Official Plan Amendment Application SP98014

Loblaw Properties Limited, Various Properties

Wards 13 and 14 - Scarborough Bluffs and Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to adding the following recommendation (4):

"(4)the Director, Community Planning, East District, being requested to negotiate with the landowner to consider Medium Density on these lands.":

(September 28, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council convene a public meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1999, subject to:

(1)all technical agencies concluding the review of the application and the planning report submitted in support of the application;

(2)staff, in consultation with the four Ward councillors, conducting a Community Information Meeting to discus the proposal with the affected property owners and with residents in the abutting Clairlea Community; and

(3)staff providing notice for the public meeting to all owners and tenants within the proposed amendment areas, to all owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of these areas, and to all parties attending the Community Information Meeting requesting notice.

Recorded votes:

Upon the question of the adoption of the aforementioned amendment, which was moved by Councillor Altobello:

Yeas:Councillors Altobello, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Duguid, Kelly, Mahood -6

Nays:Councillor Ashton - 1

Upon the question of the adoption of the report, as amended:

Yeas:Councillors Altobello,Balkisoon, Berardinetti, Duguid, Faubert, Kelly, Mahood -7

Nays:Councillor Ashton -1

(b)Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98002

1234115 Ontario Limited, 2131 Lawrence Avenue East

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(September 28, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application at the December 1998 Community Council meeting.

(c)Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98026

Mondeo Developments Inc., 740 Ellesmere Road

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(September 28, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a public meeting targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998, to consider the following:

(1)removal of the Holding Provision (H) to allow development of the single-family and semi-detached dwelling component of the Phase II lands of the Mondeo Community, subject to:

(a)the execution of the Subdivision Agreement; and

(b)staff providing Notice of the said public meeting to all owners and tenants within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property, at the applicant's expense;

(2)convening a public meeting or meetings, targeted for the first quarter of 1999, to consider removing the Holding Provision (H) to allow the development of the live/work and commercial components of this application, subject to:

(a)staff concluding the review of the traffic study and the satisfactory completion of the transportation improvements necessary to accommodate development;

(b)the execution of the Subdivision Agreement;

(c)staff completing the review of the Site Plan control applications for the live/work and commercial components; and

(d)staff providing notice of the said public meeting or meetings to all owners and tenants within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property, at the applicant's expense.

(d)Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98020

Green Desk Developments Inc., Claresholme Drive

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(September 29, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application targeted for the first quarter of 1999; Notice of the Public Meeting to be provided to all assessed persons within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property and the Highland Creek Community Association.

(e)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Official Plan Amendment Application SP98015

Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98027

Shell Canada Limited, 2650 Brimley Road

Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to:

(1)striking out recommendation (1) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(1)that Planning staff convene a Community Information Meeting in November, 1998, and the Public Meeting take place at the Scarborough Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on December 9, 1998, at 5:00 p.m.;";

(2)adding the following recommendations:

"(3)that Shell Canada be requested to consider removing the drive-thru facility proposed in this application; and

(4)that the Toronto Police Service be requested to provide a report to Scarborough Community Council on any statistics that may be available to support or justify community concerns respecting crime in the area.":

(September 28, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application at the December 1998 Community Council meeting, subject to:

(1)planning staff consulting with the local Councillors regarding the necessity of a Community Information Meeting prior to the December 1998 Community Council Meeting; and

(2)the applicant submitting a Site Plan Control application and a Noise Study, recommending measures which mitigate the noise generated by the drive-thru facility onto abutting residential properties.

The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Bruce McLeod, Area Resident; and

-Ms. Sharon Vincent, Vincent Planning and Associates, representing Shell Canada.

(f)Site Plan Control Application S97161

Petro Canada, 70 Guildwood Parkway

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following reports:

(a)(September 22, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council support the approval of Site Plan Control Application S97161, as shown on Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5; and

(b)(August 24, 1998) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, responding to Community Council's request, at its July 22nd meeting, that transportation staff report on access to and impact on Guildwood Parkway traffic as a result of this development, and recommending:

(1)with respect to the specific suggestion of a potential median opening on Guildwood Parkway, immediately west of Rowatson Road, to facilitate left turn movements at the proposed development site, that it not be permitted due to operational safety concerns; and

(2)that Transportation Services staff be directed to conduct additional traffic counts at the intersection of Guildwood Parkway and Rowatson Road during the Fall of 1998, and again, following occupancy of the proposed residential development, and submit a report to Scarborough Community Council regarding appropriate mitigating measures, as required.

(g)Introduction of Works and Emergency Services Directors

Mr. Barry Gutteridge, Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, appeared before the Community Council to advise the Chair and Members of the structure now in place for his Department, to respond to any questions thereon, and to introduce the following senior officials appointed to his staff:

Angelo Bacopoulos, General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services;

David Kaufman, General Manager, Transportation Services;

Michael Price, General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services;

Tom Denes, Executive Director, Technical Services;

Gary Welsh, Director, Transportation Services, District 4;

Dev Tyagi, Director, Technical Services, District 4;

Mario Crognale, Director, Water and Wastewater Services, District 4; and

Ron Gordon, Director, Solid Waste Management Services, District 4.

(h)Site Plan Control Application S96112

Joseph Furfari Investments Limited, 1159 Tapscott Road

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following reports, subject to :

(1)adding the words "such agreement to be approved by City Council" to recommendation (6)", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(6)a financially-secured agreement to ensure the operation of the plant, including the crusher, in an environmentally acceptable manner so as to minimize the impact upon properties in the vicinity, such agreement to be approved by City Council;"; and

(2)requesting that the City Solicitor consult with the Ward Councillors prior to finalization of the financially-secured agreement:

(a)(August 27, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council support the approval of the final Site Plan Control Application S96112, as shown on Figures 3 and 4 of this report; and

(b)(October 13, 1998) from the Director of community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council support the approval of the final site plan control approval as shown in Figures 3 and 4, subject to the following conditions:

(1)conveyance for nominal consideration of an approximately 3.5 metre (12feet) widening of Tapscott Road;

(2)conveyance for nominal consideration of a maintenance easement 30 metres (100 feet) either side of the watercourse, and a general right-of-way across the entire property to access the easement;

(3)installation of a sanitary sewer connection;

(4)the eastern portion of the site to remain undeveloped for possible future development in conjunction with adjacent lands;

(5)replacement of the words "broken asphalt and broken concrete" on the site plan with "used aggregate stockpile area";

(6)a financially-secured agreement to ensure the operation of the plant, including the crusher, in an environmentally acceptable manner so as to minimize the impact upon properties in the vicinity; and

(7)other standard conditions of site plan control approval as may be deemed appropriate by the Director of Community Planning, East District.

Mr. Adam Brown, Solicitor, representing Furfari Investments Limited, appeared before Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(i)New Applications Received - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(September 22, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the new applications received during the four-week period ending September 16, 1998, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(j)Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(September 29, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various Site Plan Control Approvals granted by the Director, Community Planning, East District, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(k)Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(September 29, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of current appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board and recommending that this report be received for information.

(l)Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received the following report:

(2)requested that the Director, Community Planning, East District report further on the status of the process respecting Committees of Adjustment and the procedure for severance applications:

(September 28, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various Consent Decisions granted by the Director, Community Planning, East District, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(m)Ontario Municipal Board Decision - Variance Appeal

135 Zaph Avenue, Highland Creek Community

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(October 1, 1998) from the City Solicitor, advising of the outcome of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing with respect to an appeal by the owners of 135 Zaph Avenue against the refusal of the Committee of Adjustment to grant a variance from the provisions of the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law No. 10827, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(n)Mixed Use Redevelopment at 3660 Midland Avenue

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(October 13, 1998) from the Managing Director, Economic Development Division, responding to Community Council's request, at its last meeting, respecting the economic development implications of the proposed mixed use development application by BFC Construction Corporation at 3660 Midland Avenue.

(o)Neighbourhood Complaints - Plaza at 261 Port Union Road

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received the following reports; and

(2)requested that:

(a)the Ward Councillors consult further with Sun Life and the residents to explore increasing the height of the fence abutting this Plaza;

(b)the Director, Community Planning, East District, report to Scarborough Community Council on the process necessary to amend the zoning; and

(c)Sun Life explore alternative uses to the Public Garage Uses including considering the rezoning of this site:

(a)(October 1, 1998) from the Director, Municipal Standards, advising of the action taken by the Municipal Standards Division since Community Council deferred this matter; the result of the Fence Viewer's Decision on the appeal by the homeowners and the associated costs; and recommending that this report be received for information; and

(b)(May 28, 1998) from the Director, Municipal Standards , responding to Community Council's request that staff investigate property standards complaints at Ravine Park Plaza, and recommending that this report be received for information.

The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Richard Ferrell, Property Management Director, Sun Life; and

-Mr. William Brock, representing residents of Pendermere Parkway, who also tabled a petition and further background information respecting residents' complaints.

(p)Lawrence Avenue East Study

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved a request by Councillor Norm Kelly that a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Community Council, scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 12, 1998, from:

(1)the Director of Community Planning, East District, on the status of the Lawrence Avenue Study; such report to include the beautification of Lawrence Avenue and the interest expressed by Mr. Nasr Keysar;

(2)the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, on the feasibility of One Hour Parking sign restrictions on the north side of Lawrence Avenue from Birchmount Road to Pharmacy Avenue from 6:00 p.m. Fridays to 12 midnight on Sundays.

(q)Presentation by Toronto Arts Council

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received a presentation by the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation (Toronto Arts Council) represented by Ms.Anne Collins, President, accompanied by various Members of the Council, together with Councillor Mario Silva and Special Guest speaker, Ms. Doris McCarthy.

(r)Loss of Quorum

Due to a lack of quorum on Wednesday, October 14, 1998, and pursuant to the City of Toronto Procedural By-law No. 23-198, Section 8, the following matters will be considered at the next meeting of The Scarborough Community Council, scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 12, 1998:

(1)Public Meeting under the Planning Act respecting the former Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study, Phase 3, St. Clair Avenue to Eglinton Avenue; and

(2)Public Consultation respecting the Draft Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation and the Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleased Dogs in Parks.

Councillor Altobello declared his interest in the foregoing matter in that he owns property in the area of the Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study, Phase 3.

Respectfully submitted, COUNCILLOR LORENZO BERARDINETTI,

Chair.

Toronto, October 14, 1998.

Margaret O'Neil

Tel: (416) 396-7288