Condominium Application SC1999001

Aspen Ridge Homes (Markham Gardens) Inc.

19 Rosebank Drive, North of Milner Avenue,

Between Markham Road and Parkborough Boulevard

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May4, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

This report presents recommendations to grant approval of a draft plan of condominium for a 154 unit townhouse complex presently under construction by Aspen Ridge Homes Inc. The project represents the third phase of the residential development at the south-east quadrant of Markham Road and Sheppard Avenue, as shown on the adjacent map. A total of 346 parking spaces are provided, comprised of 315 residential spaces (of which are 83 are tandem spaces) and a further 31 spaces are provided for visitors.

Financial Implications:

None.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council support the Draft Plan of Condominium SC1999001 by Aspen Ridge Homes (Markham Gardens) Inc., with respect to the lands on the east side of Markham Road, at Rosebank Drive, being Block 4, Registered Plan 66M-2300, known municipally as 19 Rosebank Drive, subject to the following conditions:

(1)Plan as stamped "Recommended" this date (see Figure 2);

(2)the owner to complete all conditions of the Site Plan Control Agreement prior to registration, or enter into a financially secured agreement with the City secured by a performance guarantee in a form and amount satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to guarantee completion of the site work if the owner chooses to register the condominium prior to completion of the project; and

(3)prior to registration, the owner shall submit the final Condominium Description and Declaration for approval of the Director of Community Planning, East District, identifying areas of exclusive and common use.

Comments:

The development is comprised of a mixture of through and back-to-back units, with all units having direct access to the underground parking garage. A recreation building located on the adjacent block to the east will be available for use by the residents of this development.

This application has been circulated to various departments and agencies involved in the review process, none of which indicated objections. The proposed approval conditions reflect comments received from agencies.

The application complies with the High Density Residential Official Plan designation and the Zoning By-law provisions applicable to the site.

Contact Name:

Anna Czajkowski, MCIP, RPP

Senior Planner,

Scarborough Civic Centre

Telephone: (416) 396-7022

Fax: (416) 396-4265

E-mail: czajkows@city.scarborough.on.ca