Zoning By-law Amendment Application SC-Z19990024

To Remove a Holding (H) Symbol

Scarborough Bluffs Developments Limited

6150 Lawrence Avenue East

Centennial Community

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July 23, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

To recommend approval of an application seeking the removal of the Holding Provision (H) from the Zoning By-law to permit the development of the above property with 75 residential dwellings that will comprise semi-detached and street townhouse units.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council:

(1)amend the Centennial Community Zoning By-law No. 12077, as amended, with respect to the lands on the north side of Lawrence Avenue East, being Blocks 121, 122 and 123, Registered Plan 66M-2129, known municipally as 6150 Lawrence Avenue east, to remove the Holding Provision (H) to permit the development of 75 residential units under the existing "Street Townhouse Residential" Zoning (ST); and

(2)authorize such unsubstantive, stylistic or format changes to the Zoning By-law as may be necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Background:

The subject lands are designated Medium Density Residential (RM) and zoned "Street Townhouse Residential" permitting a maximum of 75 dwelling units. The development proposed for the site will conform to the requirements of both the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. However, at the time of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment, the site plan submitted for the review of Council was very conceptual. Scarborough Council therefore implemented a Holding Provision (H) in the By-law for the property. The implementation of this provision allowed for further reviews and discussion of the development proposal between the Ward Councillors, staff, the community and the developer resulting in final site plan that has the support of all the stakeholders. The owner is therefore seeking City Council's approval to remove the Holding Provision (H) from the site. The removal of this provision will allow for the issuance of building permits for the development.

Conclusions:

The recommended rezoning is consistent with the Official Plan and implements the City's vision for the development of the Port Union Community. It will also provide for development on the property which is consistent and compatible with the existing abutting residential development.

Contact Name:

Theo Lawrence, Planner

Scarborough Civic Centre

Telephone: (416) 396-7038

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

The Community Council received the following communications:

-(August 13, 1999) from Shirley M. Woodward, area resident, expressing opposition to the application;

-(September 7, 1999) from Diane Tucker, area resident, expressing various concerns respecting this proposal;

a copy of which was provided to all Members of Community Council, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.