Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98021
Arbroath Investments Inc., Maberley Crescent
Centennial Community
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on
the finding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated
February 2, 1999, from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommends
that the report of the Director of Community Planning, East District, be adopted.
The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on
March 30, 1999, in accordance with Section 17 and Section 34 of the Planning Act, and that
appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the
regulations thereunder.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (February 2, 1999)
from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
Fred Schaeffer, on behalf of Arbroath Investments Inc., has applied to amend the Centennial
Community Zoning By-law No. 1978 from Heavy Industrial (HIND) to Low Density
Residential, consistent with the provisions of the Official Plan, for an 81 mē (3,024 square
foot) vacant property having frontage on Maberley Crescent.
Financial Implications:
None.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council:
(1)amend the Centennial Community Zoning By-law No.1978, as amended, with respect to
the property outlined on Figure 1, being Block 120, Registered Plan 66M-2129, by deleting
the existing Zoning and replacing it with the Single-Family Residential (S) Zone, with the
following development standards:
Zoning By-law:
(a)one single-family dwelling per parcel of land with a minimum frontage of 8.7 metres at
the building setback line, and a minimum lot area of 278 square metres;
(b)minimum front yard building setback 6 metres;
(c)minimum side yard 600 mm from each side;
(d)minimum rear yard 4.5 metres;
(e)ground floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the lot area
(f)chimneys, pilasters, projecting columns, balconies, unenclosed porches and canopies shall
not project into any required side yard of 1 metre or less;
(g)a garage (minimum inside dimensions of 2.7 metres by 5.7 metres) shall be erected with
each dwelling unit; and
(2) authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic, or format changes to the Zoning By-law
amendments as may be required to properly carry out the intent of this resolution.
Background:
The proposed amendment would conform to the Low Density Residential designation of the
Centennial Community Secondary Plan that provides for single-detached, semi-detached and
street townhouses. The Single-Family zoning requirements to be implemented on this parcel
will reflect development standards presently being utilized for the existing lots having
frontage on WheelingDrive and the southern portion of Maberley Crescent.
The application was circulated to various review agencies, none of whom had any comments
or concerns. Statutory Public Notice has been provided to all assessed persons within 120
metres (400feet) of the subject property and the local Community Association. To date, no
written responses have been received.
The property subject of this application was excluded from the existing Low Density
Residential development having frontage on Wheeling Drive and Maberley Crescent in an
attempt to provide the owner the opportunity to acquire additional land. The applicant has
indicated that efforts to acquire additional land have not been successful. The owner is
therefore seeking approval to develop the vacant parcel.
On December 9, 1998, Scarborough Community Council endorsed a Preliminary evaluation
report and directed staff to target a Public Meeting on this application for the first quarter of
1999.
Approval of this application would allow for the development of a single detached dwelling
that will be compatible with the existing residential development in the immediate vicinity.
Conclusions:
This application to amend the Zoning By-law from Industrial uses to residential uses will
allow for the extension of the existing residential uses to include the subject property. It is the
opinion of staff that residential uses on this site is appropriate. The dwelling to be constructed
on this parcel, as indicated on Figure 2, will be compatible and consistent with the existing
residential dwellings in the vicinity.
Contact Name:
Theo Lawrence
Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7038
Fax: (416) 396-4265
E-mail: lawren_t@scarborough.on.ca
Mr. Fred Schaeffer, on behalf of Arbroath Investments Inc., appeared before the Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter, and expressed support for the staff
recommendation.