Zoning By-law Amendment Application SC-Z1999009
Megael Limited, 757 Warden Avenue and 2-20 Malley Road
Golden Mile Employment District
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the finding of fact,
conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated July 29, 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 September 14, 1999, in
accordance with Section 17 and Section 34 of the Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (July 29, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
This report presents recommendations to amend the Zoning By-law for the property at 757 Warden Avenue and 2-20
Malley Road by deleting the Industrial Zone (M) and replacing it with a Mixed Employment Zone (ME), which permits
day nurseries, educational and training facility uses, industrial uses, places of worship, recreational uses, offices, personal
service shops, restaurants and retail stores. It is further recommended that vehicle repair garages, vehicle sales operations,
vehicle service garages, vehicle service stations and service shops be added to the list of permitted uses.
Financial Implications:
None.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council:
(A)amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982, as amended, with respect to the Golden Mile
Employment District, for lands at 757 Warden Avenue and 2-20 Malley Road, being Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 3759,
as follows:
(1)Permitted Use: Mixed Employment Zone (ME);
(2)the following additional uses are permitted:
(a)vehicle repair garages;
(b)vehicle sales operations;
(c)vehicle service garages;
(d)vehicle service stations;
(e)service shops; and
(B) authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Zoning By-law as may be necessary to give
effect to this resolution.
Background:
The 0.47 hectare (1.16 acre) site supports an existing 2370 square metre (25,500 square foot) multi-tenant industrial
building with 47 on-site parking spaces. It is bounded on the east, south and north by industrial buildings, and vacant
industrial lands on the opposite side of Warden Avenue. The subject site has vehicular access from Warden Avenue, which
is well used by local and through traffic, and is well served by public transit.
The owner has been granted three previous Minor Variances by the Committee of Adjustment, permitting vehicle repair
garage uses in the unit at 16 Malley Road, each for a temporary period of time. The first was for two years in July of 1990,
the second was for five years in June of 1993, and the current operator (Ross Service) was granted a Minor Variance for
two years in March of 1999. The owner requested the latest Minor Variance to allow the tenant to remain during the
processing of this application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. The owner is not proposing to make any changes to the
property at this time, but is seeking to recognize an existing commercial use and provide for further commercial
opportunities in the future.
The subject property is designated General Industrial Uses and Special District Commercial Uses in the Official Plan. The
Special District Commercial designation was implemented through Official Plan Amendment 965 and provides for
commercial facilities designed to provide a wide range and variety of goods and services, and including the existing vehicle
repair garage.
The subject property is zoned Industrial Zone (M), which permits day nurseries, educational and training facility uses,
industrial uses, places of worship, recreational uses, and offices, excluding medical and dental offices.
Comments:
The proposed amendment would provide a broader range of commercial uses and viable business alternatives for this
property. The retention of the existing industrial permissions as part of the Mixed Employment Zone (ME) will further
diversify business and employment opportunities in this area. The proposed amendment is considered appropriate
development of the site and is consistent with the on-going commercial redevelopment of the Warden and Eglinton
Avenue frontages in the Golden Mile.
The site has excellent road access to serve vehicular traffic utilizing the services being proposed. The proposed uses would
provide opportunities to better utilize this corner site and provide additional services, investment and employment
opportunities in the area.
Scarborough Council instituted the Transportation System Improvement (TSI) Charge in June 1997 for all rezoning
applications in the Golden Mile seeking to implement the new commercial uses provided for through OPA 965. This
charge ensures that the necessary capital improvements are adequately provided by the appropriate owners/applicants and
equitably financed by all benefiting parties. The owner is aware that the approval of this application is contingent upon
entering into an agreement with the City to pay the appropriate TSI Charge for any additional commercial floor space at the
time of building permit issuance.
The application was circulated to all technical agencies and departments for their comments. There were no concerns raised
by the proposed application.
Conclusions:
The Department supports this proposed amendment which will expand the opportunity for future development of the site
by permitting more diversified economic opportunities. It will also provide for additional employment opportunities,
additional assessment to the City and additional services to the surrounding industrial and residential areas. Further, this
initiative will encourage other properties to reinvest and revitalize the employment district.
Contact Name:
Euken Lui
Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7015
Fax: (416) 396-4265
E-mail: lui@city.scarborough.on.ca
Mr. Vernon J. Heaslip, President, Megael Limited, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter and expressed his support for the staff recommendation.