TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

 As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 2

1Parking and Traffic Concerns at Our Lady of Wisdom School on Japonica Road Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

2Stop Controls on the Streets Intersecting Banmoor Boulevard Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

3Traffic Concerns on Haileybury Drive Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

4Stop Signs on Adenmore Road, Brimforest Gate and Trellanock Avenue Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

5Installation of a 40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit on Windover Drive and Susan Street Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

6Parking and Pedestrian Crossing Concerns on Littles Road at Fleming Public School Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

7Tree Removal at 952 Port Union Road South of Highway No. 401Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

8Request for Direction Minor Variance Application SA207/98Surjit and Balwinder Singh, 127 Midland AvenueWard 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

9Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPL98001 Intracorp Developments (Rouge Hill) Limited Lawrence Avenue/Port Union Road Port Union Village Community Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

10Ontario Municipal Board Appeal Retention of Outside Planning Consultant Monarch Construction Limited

5039 Finch Avenue and 2627 McCowan Road Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

11Ontario Municipal Board Appeal Retention of Outside Planning Consultant Shell Canada Limited, 2650 Brimley Road Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

12Status of the Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games

13Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98004Shell Canada Products Limited 6715, 6727 and 6731 Kingston Road Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

14By-law To Deem Certain Lots To No Longer Be Registered Lots On A Plan Of Subdivision Dynalease Ltd., 370 and 380 Passmore Avenue Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

15Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPL98002Carma Developers Ltd., Lawrence Avenue East Port Union Village Community Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

16Twelve Hour Parking Limit on Red River Crescent Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern 2.890

17Derelict Building - North-east Corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue East Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

18Other Items Considered by the Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 2

OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on February 17, 1999,

submitted by Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999

  1

Parking and Traffic Concerns at

Our Lady of Wisdom School on Japonica Road

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To provide a status report on the recently installed parking regulations near Our Lady of Wisdom School and to comment on the effectiveness of the all-way stop control at the intersection of Japonica Road and White Abbey Park.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not Applicable.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the existing parking regulations on Japonica Road and White Abbey Park be retained;

(2)the existing all-way stop control at the intersection of Japonica Road and White Abbey Park be retained;

(3)a copy of this report be sent to the Toronto Catholic School Board and Our Lady of Wisdom School requesting ongoing support for the existing parking/traffic regulations at this school; and

(4)a copy of this report be sent to the Toronto Police Services Parking Enforcement Unit, and 41 Division, requesting selective enforcement of the existing parking/stopping regulations at Our Lady of Wisdom School, and the all-way stop control at Japonica Road and White Abbey Park.

Council Reference/Background/History:

In response to a request from Ms. Mary Gomes, principal of Our Lady of Wisdom School on Japonica Road at White Abbey Park, Transportation Services staff conducted parking and traffic studies in the vicinity of the school in March, 1998. The issues of compromised pedestrian safety as parents dropped-off and picked-up their children in front of this school, and traffic concerns at the intersection of Japonica Road and White Abbey Park, were examined and reported to Community Council on April 16, 1998.

At that meeting, Community Council approved parking restrictions on the west side of White Abbey Park to encourage school side parking. The opposite/east side of this road remained unsigned at the request of area residents who require this portion of the road for their own temporary parking needs. An all-way stop control was also approved at the intersection of Japonica Road and White Abbey Park.

Community Council also requested the Toronto Catholic School Board and Our Lady of Wisdom School to examine a number of off-street alternatives to attempt to accommodate parents dropping-off and picking-up children on school property. Community Council's recommendations also included the school participating in the Parent Safety Program, and concentrated police parking enforcement in the area of the school.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Our Lady of Wisdom School is located north of Ellesmere Road and east of Pharmacy Avenue. Both Japonica Road and White Abbey Park are residential roads with appropriate signs in place to warn approaching motorists of the school area ahead. Currently, along the north/school side of Japonica Road, there is a 30 minute parking limit in effect between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. This same restriction controls the west/school side of White Abbey Park which was previously signed as "No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday". On the south/opposite side of Japonica Road there is a "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" prohibition. On the east/opposite side of White Abbey Park there are no signed parking prohibitions.

Traffic Operations - On-Street Parking Observations:

The following table shows our parking observations during our re-study of this location on Monday, October 5, 1998:

KEY: ^ indicates a private vehicle - these vehicles have also been included as being parked on the north side of Japonica Road. Only school buses may park within the defined limits of a school bus loading zone.

Our October 5, 1998 study revealed an increase in the total school generated traffic from 116 vehicles in March 1998 to 165 vehicles. Most of this traffic parked on Japonica Road and in the east parking lot. Although the total school generated volume increased, due to a slight increase in school enrollment and daily traffic volume fluctuations, our investigators did observe a more orderly flow of traffic during our most recent study. This is in large part due to the actions by the school in creating a new staff lot on the west side of the school. Also, motorists are for the most part obeying the stopping prohibitions posted on the south side of Japonica Road.

The separation of school staff to the west lot and parents to the east lot has resulted in greater parking turnover in the east lot. Essentially, as staff are generally not utilizing the spaces in the east lot, there are more spaces available in this lot for parents to drop-off and pick-up their children. Therefore, motorists are not competing for only a few available spaces. During a telephone conversation on Tuesday, January 5, 1999, between the principal of Our Lady of Wisdom School and Transportation Services staff, she also agreed that the traffic operations at and near this school have improved since the last study. Principal Gomes also indicated that she will be seeking additional information about establishing a Parent Safety Program at this school.

Unfortunately, illegal parking within the school bus loading zone has increased from 6 vehicles in the previous study to 18 vehicles in October. This may be due, in part, to a reduction in the level of parking enforcement since our previous study. The Toronto Police Services Parking Enforcement Unit advises that they have received very few requests for enforcement in this area since the parking amendments have occurred.

Pedestrian Crossing Observations - Japonica Road and White Abbey Park:

Transportation Services staff also recorded the volume and location of pedestrian crossings near the school on both Japonica Road and White Abbey Park. Our study revealed that the majority of pedestrians crossed at the intersection of Japonica Road and White Abbey Park. Specifically, in our recent two study hours, of the 99 pedestrians recorded crossing both Japonica Road and White Abbey Park, 78 crossed at the intersection - an increase of 11 pedestrians using the intersection from the earlier study conducted in March 1998. No conflicts between pedestrians and motorists were observed during our study.

Traffic Operations at the Intersection of Japonica Road and White Abbey Park:

To determine the effectiveness of the recently installed all-way stop control at Japonica Road and White Abbey Park, a stop sign compliance study was conducted. The following table details the findings of these studies and unfortunately shows that some motorists are not complying with the existing signs.

 

Study Date	Stop Sign Violations > 5 km/h		U-Turns/3 Point Turns
Tues. Feb. 1 /94	Eastbound	Northbound	Japonica	White Abbey	Intersection
	6	23	NA	NA	NA
Mon. Mar. 2 /98	1	4	6	3	1
Mon. Oct. 5 /98	13	7	3	0	1

 The low number of violations recorded during our March 1998 investigation could be attributed to a high level of police presence just prior to the study.

To help improve the levels of stop sign compliance, selective police enforcement of these controls is recommended.

Collision History:

In addition to the studies outlined above, Transportation Services conducted a three-and-a-half year collision review of the area, from January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1998, that revealed one collision reported during this time period. This collision occurred on Japonica Road during non-school hours on Saturday, May 31, 1998 and involved only minor damage to a parked car.

Conclusions:

The actions by both the school and Scarborough Community Council do appear to have created more orderly traffic flow. We would continue to encourage school officials to direct their staff to park in the west lot in order to provide an area for student drop-off and pick-up in the east lot.

No additional traffic control measures or restrictions are recommended. However, staff recommend selective police enforcement of both the existing all-way stop control at the intersection of Japonica Road at White Abbey Park and the on-street parking/stopping regulations along both of these roads.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844, Fax: 396-5681

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

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Councillor Shaw declared her interest in the foregoing matter in that her daughter is a student at Our Lady of Wisdom School.

(Councillor Shaw, at the meeting of City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, declared her interest in the foregoing matter in that her daughter is a student at Our Lady of Wisdom School.)

 2

Stop Controls on the Streets Intersecting

Banmoor Boulevard

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that the recommendation contained in the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, not be approved.

The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having been advised by Ward Councillor Duguid, that this proposal for stop controls was circulated by his office to the affected community, and no consensus on the proposal was reached.

The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To investigate the need for stop controls on all streets intersecting Banmoor Boulevard.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $500.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of stop signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the stop signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2)the stop signs identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and

(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Transportation Services received a request from Councillor Brad Duguid, on behalf of a constituent, to investigate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Banmoor Boulevard and Strandhill Road. In addition to this request, the constituent suggested that stop controls be installed on all roadways intersecting Banmoor Boulevard.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Banmoor Boulevard is a residential road located between Bellamy Road North and Markham Road, south of Lawrence Avenue. Staff investigations revealed that the warrants for all-way stop control at the intersection of Banmoor Boulevard and Strandhill Road are not close to being fulfilled, and the intersection is operating well and has a good safety record. Specifically, there are no collisions reported at this location over a three year and eleven month period (January 1, 1995 to November 31, 1998) and the vehicle volumes are well below the warrant requirements.

Transportation Services staff also investigated the need for additional controls at a number of the intersecting roadways along Banmoor Boulevard. Currently, stop signs are posted on Landfair Crescent/Burridge Road, Landfair Crescent, east intersection, and on Strandhill Road where they intersect Banmoor Boulevard. As a result of our observations, stop controls are recommended on Alpaca Drive, Cheyenne Drive, and Hillock Place at Banmoor Boulevard to clearly define the right-of-way at these intersections, as well as to provide stop sign uniformity on Banmoor Boulevard.

 Conclusions:

Although an all-way stop control is not warranted at the intersection of Banmoor Boulevard and Strandhill Road, stop signs on Alpaca Drive, Cheyenne Drive, and Hillock Place intersecting Banmoor Boulevard are recommended. This recommendation will provide stop signs on all streets intersecting Banmoor Boulevard.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

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

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Appendix 1

"Compulsory Stops"

Regulations to Be Rescinded

Column 1Column 2

IntersectionStop Street

Burridge Road/Landfair Crescent andBurridge Road/Landfair Crescent

Banmoor Boulevard

Landfair Crescent andLandfair Crescent

Banmoor Boulevard(East Intersection)

Strandhill Road andStrandhill Road

Banmoor Boulevard

Appendix 2

"Through Streets"

Regulation to Be Enacted

Column 1Column 2

HighwayFromTo

BanmoorEast Limit ofEast Limit of

BoulevardBellamy Road NorthBanmoor Boulevard

3

Traffic Concerns on Haileybury Drive

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To review the impact of the installation of all-way stop controls at various locations on Haileybury Drive on traffic speeds and volumes on this street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not Applicable.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the existing all-way stop controls remain on Haileybury Drive; and

(2)a copy of this report be sent to the Toronto Police Services, 41 Division requesting that they review our all-way stop compliance and speed study results and take whatever action they deem appropriate.

Council Reference/Background/History:

As a result of concerns of residents of Haileybury Drive, with regard to speeding on this road, Transportation Services staff reviewed the need for all-way stop controls on Haileybury Drive. Our study results revealed incidents of excessive speeding and staff recommended police enforcement of the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit. As the residents' concerns were expressed in a petition, staff prepared a report to Community Council for the meeting on June 24, 1998. At this meeting, Community Council recommended that all-way stop controls be installed on Haileybury Drive at the intersections with Arnprior Road, Shediac Road and Penetang Crescent. Staff were also directed to review this location to determine the impact on traffic and report back to Community Council in six months' time on the results of our review.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Haileybury Drive is a residential road located west of Brimley Road and south of Lawrence Avenue. A 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is posted on this road along with appropriate School Area signs for Hunter's Glen Junior Public School. The all-way stop controls on Haileybury Drive at Arnprior Road, Shediac Road and Penetang Crescent were installed on August 19, 1998.

All-Way Stop Compliance:

To determine the compliance with the all-way stop controls on Haileybury Drive, studies were conducted at three locations on Tuesday, December 8, 1998 and Wednesday, December 9, 1998. We recorded the following:

Typically, at many all-way stop locations, we do observe that a small percentage of motorists will not come to a full stop or will take advantage of the right-of-way rule. This non-compliance is exacerbated when there is very little traffic on the minor street to create any conflicts, as is the case at these locations. Fortunately, most of these motorists will enter the intersection with caution.

As expected, most of the stop sign violations occur by motorists on Haileybury Drive. The motorists who do disobey the stop signs appeared to be well aware of what they were doing as the visibility of the stop signs is good on all approaches.

Traffic Speed and Volume:

Additional speed and volume studies were also conducted on Haileybury Drive. The following table compares our study results, on Haileybury Drive, north of Canzone Drive, before and after the installation of the all-way stop controls.

During the follow-up we recorded lower traffic volumes and speeds on Haileybury Drive. We speculate that the decrease in volume could be attributed to motorists using other streets in the community to access Brimley Road. This decrease in volume, on an already low volume road, would have little impact on the street.

The decrease in average speeds can be attributed to the numerous stops along Haileybury Drive. The disadvantage of the numerous stops is that this does result in motorists disobeying the stop signs, however, as traffic volumes are low, the total violations are also minimal. Since the installation of the stops signs, we have not received any objections to their installation.

Collision History:

To update the collision history on Haileybury Drive, we reviewed the reported collisions for the almost four year period from January 1, 1995 to November 30, 1998. During this time period, eight collisions occurred on Haileybury Drive. Only one of these collisions was related to speeding and occurred at the curve on Haileybury Drive and Deerfield Road.

Conclusions:

Since the installation of the all-way stops on Haileybury Drive the overall speeds and traffic volumes on the road have reduced. Unfortunately it has also resulted in stop sign disobedience. We will request that the police review our study results and take whatever action they deem appropriate.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844, Fax: 396-5681

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

 4

Stop Signs on Adenmore Road, Brimforest Gate

and Trellanock Avenue

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To investigate the need to install stop signs at intersecting roadways in the new residential community located in the northeast quadrant of Lawrence Avenue and Port Union Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $750.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of stop signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the stop signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Council Reference/Background/History:

At the request of Councillor Moeser's office, staff investigated the need for stop signs at intersecting roadways in the new residential community to the northeast of the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Port Union Road.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

There are five "T" intersections within this new residential community. Currently, stop signs are not posted in the development, with the exception of on Adenmore Road at Port Union Road and on Brimforest Gate at Lawrence Avenue.

In an effort to establish area uniformity of traffic controls, as well as clearly defining the right-of-way, stop signs are recommended at all intersecting roadways in this community.

Conclusions:

Based on the results of staff investigations, stop signs are recommended at the following "T" type intersections:

(i)Brimforest Gate at Adenmore Road;

(ii)Moorefield Drive at Brimforest Gate;

(iii)Moorefield Drive at Trellanock Avenue;

(iv)Trellanock Avenue at Adenmore Road; and

(v)Trellanock Avenue at Brimforest Gate.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844, Fax: 396-5681

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

Appendix 1

"Compulsory Stops"

Regulation to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2

IntersectionStop Street

Brimforest Gate and Adenmore RoadBrimforest Gate

Moorefield Drive and Brimforest GateMoorefield Drive

Moorefield Drive and Trellanock Avenue Moorefield Drive

Trellanock Avenue and Adenmore RoadTrellanock Avenue

Trellanock Avenue and Brimforest GateTrellanock Avenue

 5

Installation of a 40 Kilometre Per Hour

Speed Limit on Windover Drive and Susan Street

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To investigate the need for a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Susan Street and on Windover Drive, in front of Willow Park Junior Public School.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $800.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the speed limit signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the 40 kilometre per hour speed limits identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Transportation Services received a request from a representative of the parent council at Willow Park Junior Public School to investigate traffic speeds on Susan Street and Windover Drive.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Susan Street and Windover Drive are residential roads located south of Lawrence Avenue and east of Scarborough Golf Club Road. Willow Park Junior Public School has frontage on both streets. The speed limit on both streets is 50 kilometres per hour. Within the immediate area, Samson Crescent, Confederation Drive and Marcella Street are presently controlled by 40 kilometre per hour speed limits. Appropriate School Area signs are posted in advance of the school and a signed School Crossing exists on Susan Street at Windover Drive.

Speed studies were conducted on both Susan Street and Windover Drive on Tuesday, November 18, 1998. The following was recorded:

Confederation Drive and Samson Crescent, both with a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit, form a continuous route to Windover Drive. It is reasonable to extend the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit onto Windover Drive, along the school frontage.

Furthermore, the warrants for a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit are predominantly satisfied on Susan Street. Therefore, a speed limit reduction is also recommended on Susan Street between Lawrence Avenue and Marcella Street.

Our review of the reported collision history for both roads for the period between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 1997 revealed two collisions on Susan Street. Neither of these collisions involved speeding.

 Conclusions:

We are recommending that all of Susan Street, and Windover Drive in front of the school, be posted with a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

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

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Appendix 1

"40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit"

Regulation to be Enacted

HighwayFromTo

SusanLawrenceMarcella

StreetAvenueStreet

WindoverSusanShoredale

DriveStreetDrive

 6

Parking and Pedestrian Crossing Concerns on

Littles Road at Fleming Public School

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To address the need to amend the stopping prohibitions on Littles Road to accommodate the relocation of the School Crossing and Toronto Transit Commission bus stops.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $500.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the stopping prohibition signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded; and

(2)the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and

(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Council Reference/Background/History:

In July 1998, Community Council supported Transportation Services staff's recommendation to install a School Crossing on Littles Road at Grayson Crescent (north intersection). It was also necessary, in order to provide safe sight lines for the pedestrians crossing at this location, to install stopping prohibitions on either side of the School Crossing. Furthermore, the principal of Fleming Public School expressed concern with regard to buses stopping at the northbound bus stop opposite the school at Grayson Crescent (north intersection) creating a sight line obstruction for children crossing near the school. Following meetings with Toronto Transit Commission staff, Transportation Services staff agreed that the northbound bus stops on Littles Road at Grayson Crescent (north intersection) and at Birrell Avenue could be combined to one central bus stop at Rangeley Drive.

In October 1998, following the removal of the bus stop at Birrell Avenue, a 93 signature petition was submitted requesting that this bus stop be reinstalled. In December 1998, Transportation Services staff subsequently met with Councillor Balkissoon, staff from the Toronto Transit Commission and staff from Fleming Public School to try to achieve a mutually agreeable compromise.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Currently on Littles Road, stopping prohibitions are posted on both sides of the street, along with a School Bus Loading Zone on the west side of the road. No Standing prohibitions are also posted at the Toronto Transit Commission bus stops on both sides of Littles Road, north of Fleming Public School.

The purpose of relocating the bus stop on the east side of Littles Road was to protect sight lines for the School Crossing.

At the aforementioned December 1998 meeting, the option of relocating the School Crossing was explored. It was agreed that by moving the School Crossing from its existing location on the north side of the corner of Littles Road and Grayson Crescent (north intersection), to a location 17 metres further north, less conflicts would occur between vehicles turning into the school parking lot and children crossing the driveway to the school. However, the vice-principal of the school suggested that a School Crossing would only operate successfully at this location in the winter if the walkway in the park, immediately adjacent to the school, was cleared of snow. Councillor Balkissoon has since arranged for the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department to give priority to clearing snow from this walkway now and in the future.

To ensure clear sight lines at the relocated School Crossing, staff are recommending the installation of No Stopping Anytime signs for 15 metres on either side of the crossing. This will extend the existing prohibition approximately 10 metres further north.

Staff have discussed the relocation of the School Crossing with the Toronto Police Services, Community Policing Support Unit. They have indicated that they feel this relocation would be appropriate and would not compromise safe crossings. If children do not utilize the new School Crossing, the police have indicated that they could speak with the children regarding proper crossing techniques.

Under the new proposal, restricted sight lines at the northbound bus stop at Grayson Crescent (north intersection), are no longer a concern. Therefore, coincident with the relocation of the School Crossing, the northbound bus stops would be reinstalled at both Grayson Crescent (north intersection) and at Birrell Avenue and the northbound Rangeley Drive stop would be removed.

The relocation of the new School Crossing to north of the school driveway would require the relocation of the southbound bus stop and shelter, currently north of the school, to a location immediately in front of the school to ensure good sight lines at the School Crossing.

Collision History:

An update of the collision history from our previous report for the eleven month period from January 1, 1998 to November 30, 1998, reveals no (0) collisions have been reported in the vicinity of the school during this time period.

Conclusions:

The relocation of the School Crossing on Littles Road at Grayson Crescent (north intersection) 17 metres further north will allow for the reinstatement of the northbound bus stops on Littles Road at Grayson Crescent (north intersection) and at Birrell Avenue. In order to protect the sight lines at the relocated School Crossing, the existing No Stopping Anytime regulation should be extended 10 metres to the north on both sides of the street, and the southbound bus stop and shelter should be relocated to the south, in front of the school.

These adjustments to the School Crossing stopping prohibitions and bus stop locations are supported by Councillor Balkissoon, Toronto Transit Commission staff and the principal of Fleming Public School.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

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

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Appendix 1

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

LittlesEast15 Metres North ofBirrell8:00 a.m. to

RoadGrayson CrescentAvenue4:00 p.m.

(North Intersection)Monday to Friday

LittlesBoth15 Metres North of30 Metres South ofAnytime

RoadGrayson CrescentGrayson Crescent

(North Intersection)(North Intersection)

Appendix 2

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

LittlesEast26 Metres North ofBirrell8:00 a.m. to

RoadGrayson CrescentAvenue4:00 p.m.

(North Intersection)Monday to Friday

LittlesWestGrayson Crescent26 Metres North ofAnytime

Road(North Intersection)Grayson Crescent

(North Intersection)

LittlesEastGrayson Crescent26 Metres North ofAnytime

Road(North Intersection)Grayson Crescent

(North Intersection)

 7

Tree Removal at 952 Port Union Road

South of Highway No. 401

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To obtain authority to remove one (1) tree from the former Metropolitan Toronto (Metro) road right-of-way at 952 Port Union Road to allow a vehicular access.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

 Recommendations:

It is recommended that authority be granted for the removal of a Norway Maple from the road right-of-way at 952 Port Union Road, subject to the following conditions:

(1)payment in full of the replacement value of the Norway Maple ($3,295.00); and

(2)the planting of two additional White Ash trees within the Port Union Road right-of-way.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Metro By-Law 211-74 reads as follows: "No person shall without the approval of the Metropolitan Council, (ii) injure or destroy or cut down any tree or shrub on a metropolitan road."

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The owner of 952 Port Union Road is proposing to construct a single family residence at this address. There are three city-owned trees within the road right-of-way fronting this property;

(a)a 40.5 centimetre diameter Norway maple in good condition located at the north end of the property is unaffected;

(b)a 39.5 centimetre diameter White Ash in good health has been saved through a redesign of the access; and

(c)a 48 centimetre diameter Norway Maple in poor health must be removed to accommodate design changes to the access; the value of this tree is $3,295.00.

As part of the negotiations with Mr. Lawless (the applicant), two (2) additional White Ash trees will be planted on City property.

Conclusion:

The Norway Maple must be removed in order to provide vehicular access to the proposed new single family residence at 952 Port Union Road. It is therefore recommended that authority to remove the tree be granted subject to the conditions set out in this report.

Contact Name:

Keeva G. Lane, Supervisor, Road Allowance Control, Transportation

Phone No.: (416) 392-9312

Fax No.: (416) 392-9317

E-mail Address: keeva_lane.metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca

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Request for Direction

Minor Variance Application SA207/98

Surjit and Balwinder Singh, 127 Midland Avenue

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 18, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

This report seeks direction from Council as to the City Solicitor's role at a pending Ontario Municipal Board hearing, as further detailed below.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Council direct the City Solicitor not to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application No. SA207/98.

Comments:

Minor Variance Application No. SA207/98

Surjit and Balwinder Singh

127 Midland Avenue

Lot 70, Registered Plan 1556

Cliffside Community

Scarborough Bluffs

The owners have appealed the November 4, 1998 decision of the Committee of Adjustment refusing a minor variance to permit an accessory building (garden shed) to remain as built, located partially in the north side yard and having a minimum building setback of 0.15 metres (0.5 feet) from the north side lot line, whereas the Zoning By-law permits accessory buildings in the side yard, but having a minimum building setback of 1.2 metres (4 feet) (as detailed in the attached decision). Approval of the variance would have permitted the existing 4.3 metres (14.1 feet) by 2.24 metres (7.3 feet), or 9.56 square metres (103 square feet) extension onto the existing shed to remain.

A previous variance was granted by the Committee of Adjustment in November of 1995 to allow a shed in the rear yard having a building setback of 0.16 metres (0.5 feet) from the north side lot line. In approving the application, the Committee imposed a condition limiting the size of the shed to 2.7 metres (9 feet) by 4.6 metres (15 feet). The owners constructed a shed larger than permitted and the shed is now connected to an existing carport. As a result, approximately 0.34 metres (1.1 feet) of the structure is located partially in the north side yard which requires a different building setback, thereby necessitating this variance application.

Along the north side lot line of the subject property where the existing shed is located, there are large trees and shrubs screening the subject property and the adjacent northerly property. Permitting the existing shed to remain as constructed will not adversely impact the subject property or the adjacent northerly property.

Therefore, the appeal does not raise issues of significance to the Corporation to warrant expenditure of the City's limited resources on the Board hearing.

Contact Name:

Euken Lui

Planner

Phone: 396-7015

Fax: 396-4265

Email: lui@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPL98001

Intracorp Developments (Rouge Hill) Limited

Lawrence Avenue/Port Union Road

Port Union Village Community

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 3, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

To extend a Part Lot Control By-law (By-law No. 235-1998) for a further twelve months.

     Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council:

(1)enact a By-law to extend the effect of By-law No. 235-1998 for another 12 months; and

(2)direct appropriate staff to introduce the necessary bill to give effect thereto.

Comments:

Intracorp Developments (Rouge Hill) Ltd. is constructing 159 townhouse and semi-detached units on lands located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue, east of Port Union Road (Figure 1). The subject lots have been established through the registration of the subdivision. The lifting of Part Lot Control (By-law 235-1998 attached) allows the registration of easements for maintenance and encroachment of overhangs. The necessary reference plans are approved by the District Director and registered on title.

Approvals have already been granted for 65 townhouses and construction is proceeding. We anticipate more units being built. It is in the City's interest to ensure satisfactory completion of this development and the requested one year extension is appropriate.

Conclusion:

The extension of the lifting of Part Lot Control on the subject lands will facilitate the implementation of a highly desirable development already endorsed by Council.

Contact Name:

Alicia Bulwik, MCIP, RPP, Senior Planner, Community

Planning, East District

Telephone: (416) 396-7023

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

Insert Table/Map No. 1

Location Map - File No.: SPL98001

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Ontario Municipal Board Appeal

Retention of Outside Planning Consultant

Monarch Construction Limited

5039 Finch Avenue and 2627 McCowan Road

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, amended this Clasue, by deleting from the recommendation embodied in the report dated February 4, 1999, from the City Solicitor, the words "from the Corporate Contingency Account" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "from an account being set-up within the Urban Planning and Development Services Department to charge for the use of outside planning consultants", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"It is recommended that a maximum of $15,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division from an account being set-up within the Urban Planning and Development Services Department to charge for the use of outside planning consultants, to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 5039 Finch Avenue and 2627 McCowan Road.")

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 4, 1999) from the City Solicitor:

Purpose:

The Legal Division is requesting Council authority to retain outside planning evidence.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

A maximum of $15,000.00 to be allocated from the Corporate Contingency Account for the retention of an outside planning witness.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that a maximum of $15,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division from a Corporate Contingency Account to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 5039 Finch Avenue and 2627 McCowan Road.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The landowner appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board from the refusal of the Council to enact a proposed amendment to its Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an increase in density from 470 to 616 residential dwelling units or by 146 dwelling units, and to reduce the indoor recreation floor space requirement from a minimum of 3 square metre (32.2 square feet) to 1.5 square metres (16 square feet) per dwelling unit, for the phased development at the southeast corner of Finch Avenue and McCowan Road.

Since planning staff are unable to provide evidence under oath, we require a planning consultant to support the Decision of the Council.

Contact Name:

Anna Kinastowski, Director

Planning and Administrative Tribunal Law

Tel: (416) 392-0080

Fax: (416) 392-0530

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Ontario Municipal Board Appeal

Retention of Outside Planning Consultant

Shell Canada Limited, 2650 Brimley Road

Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, amended this Clause, by deleting from the recommendation embodied in the report dated February 4, 1999, from the City Solicitor, the words "from the Corporate Contingency Account" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "from an account being set-up within the Urban Planning and Development Services Department to charge for the use of outside planning consultants", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"It is recommended that a maximum of $15,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division from an account being set-up within the Urban Planning and Development Services Department to charge for the use of outside planning consultants, to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 2650 Brimley Road.")

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 4, 1999) from the City Solicitor:

Purpose:

The Legal Division is requesting Council authority to retain outside planning evidence.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

A maximum of $15,000.00 to be allocated from a Corporate Contingency Account for the retention of an outside planning witness.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that a maximum of $15,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division from the Corporate Contingency Account to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 2650 Brimley Road.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The landowner appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board from the refusal of the Council to enact a proposed amendment to its Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the lands at 2650 Brimley Road to be permitted to expand to include retail sales, convenience food sales and on site food preparation in addition to the permitted Highway Commercial Uses.

Since planning staff are unable to provide evidence under oath, we require a planning consultant to support the Decision of the Council.

Contact Name:

Anna Kinastowski, Director

Planning & Administrative Tribunal Law

Tel: (416) 392-0080

Fax: (416) 392-0530

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Status of the Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, subject to:

(1)striking out Recommendation No. (4) and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

"(4)that the $20,000.00 annual operating grant be provided as a status quo grant in accordance with the pre-amalgamation commitment by the former City of Scarborough;"; and

(2)adding a new Recommendation No. (5), as follows:

"(5)that City Council request Mayor Lastman to communicate to the Mayor of the City of Indianapolis, City Council's support for the continuation of the Indianapolis-Scarborough Peace Games.":

Purpose:

This report provides an update on the status of the Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games which will be held in the Scarborough Community this year, and to inform Council of the need to establish a financial plan to ensure the future success of the Games.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Free use of facilities is provided to the Peace Games including playing fields, recreation centres and swimming pools. In 1997 and 1998, the former City of Scarborough provided $20,000.00 for the Games. In 1999, the Games Committee will be requesting financial support through the Recreation Grants Program.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the Parks and Recreation Division make the necessary facilities available at no charge for the hosting of the 1999 Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games to be held July 23-26, 1999;

(2)staff of the Parks and Recreation Division continue to work with the volunteer Board of Directors in the hosting of the 1999 Games and the planning for the Games in 2000;

(3)staff of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department assist the Peace Games Committee in the development of a Strategic Plan, to address the future of the Games and the financial challenges associated therewith; and

(4)The Peace Games Committee be encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the Recreation Grants Program.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games marked its twenty-sixth anniversary in 1998. Throughout its history, the Peace Games, which are conducted each summer and alternate between the two cities, have provided countless thousands of Scarborough residents with an opportunity to share in a spirit of friendly competition and camaraderie with participants from the City of Indianapolis. This year, 1999, is Scarborough's turn to host the Games which will take place on July 23-26, 1999.

The Scarborough component of the Peace Games has been organized, hosted and funded by a volunteer Board of Directors. Municipal support has been in the form of administrative and organizational assistance, particularly around obtaining adequate recreational facilities for the sixteen sporting categories that are organized. These facilities are provided free of charge for the Games.

Over the past several years, the Peace Games have faced a number of challenges listed below:

(i)Financial Constraints

A significant portion of the Peace Games budget is derived from bingo operations. With the opening of larger casino operations (e.g., Casino Rama), as well as the installation of gaming opportunities at local convenience stores (e.g., Nevada tickets), bingo revenues have decreased. This has left the Peace Games to rely on their existing reserve funds to financially support the event.

At the present time, the two year budget (home and away) is $200,000.00 (home year $50,000.00, away $150,000.00). The main expenses are the transportation costs incurred by busing one thousand (1,000) participants from Scarborough to Indianapolis. These costs are minimally offset by a fee collected from Peace Games participants.

In 1997 and 1998, the former Scarborough City Council approved a $20,000.00 annual operating grant to the Peace Games. Funding assistance in 1999 will be considered through the City of Toronto's Recreation Grants Program.

(ii)High Turnover of Staff from the City of Indianapolis

Key to the success of the Games is the joint planning and co-operation that takes place between the two Committees. Unlike the Scarborough Committee, the City of Indianapolis is driven mainly by municipal staff with limited volunteer involvement. With a high degree of turnover in past years, it has been challenging to provide for the Games. Funding, therefore, comes directly from municipal funds.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Staff have met with Executive Members of the Peace Games Committee to determine the current status of the 1999 and 2000 Games. Although the commitment of both Committees is evident, the Scarborough Committee feels it necessary that additional financial assistance from the City of Toronto will be necessary and will be making application through the Recreation Grants Program. This year, the intention of the Committee is to devise strategies both locally and in partnership with Indianapolis to build a stronger financial foundation through activities such as Corporate sponsorship.

Conclusions:

Staff have met with both the Scarborough Peace Games and representatives from the City of Indianapolis to address these concerns. Staff feel confident that the adoption of these recommendations will ensure that the Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games continue into the next millennium. The Games bring a significant economic benefit to both communities and foster a spirit of friendly competition.

Contact Name:

Paul McNabney

Supervisor of Special Events, East District

Telephone :396-7810

Facsimile :396-5399

________

Mr. Bob Milne, Vice Chair, Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games Committee, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 13

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98004

Shell Canada Products Limited

6715, 6727 and 6731 Kingston Road

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the finding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated January 7, 1999, from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommends that the report of the Director of Community Planning, East District, be adopted, subject to amending Recommendation No. (2) (a) by deleting "(ii) marketplace signs", so that Recommendation No. (2) (a) shall now read as follows:

"(2)amend the Rouge Community Zoning By-law No. 15907, as amended, with respect to the property located on the south side of Kingston Road, being Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 and Part of Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 3372, municipally known as 6715, 6727 and 6371 Kingston Road, to extend the existing Highway Commercial (HC) Zone to encompass the entire subject property with the following specific provisions:

(a)uses permitted:

(i)automotive service stations;

(ii)retail stores, not exceeding 185 square metres

(2,000 square feet);

(iii)mechanical or automatic car wash;".

The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on February 17, 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 (January 7, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

To report on an application to rezone the lands owned by Shell Canada Products Limited, identified in Figure 1. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment would expand the existing Highway Commercial zone to encompass the entire site and would add retail stores and an automatic car wash as permitted uses, limiting the amount of retail stores to a maximum of 185 square metres (2,000 square feet).

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council:

(1)amend the Agricultural Holding By-law No. 10217, as amended, so that this By-law ceases to apply to the lands being Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Registered Plan 3372 municipally known as 6715 and 6727 Kingston Road.

(2)amend the Rouge Community Zoning By-law No. 15907, as amended, with respect to the property located on the south side of Kingston Road, being Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 and Part of Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 3372, municipally known as 6715, 6727 and 6371 Kingston Road, to extend the existing Highway Commercial (HC) Zone to encompass the entire subject property with the following specific provisions:

(a)uses permitted:

(i)automotive service stations;

(ii)marketplace signs;

(iii)retail stores, not exceeding 185 square metres (2,000 square feet);

(iv)mechanical or automatic car wash;

(b)building streetyard setback 3 metres; and

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

Background:

Shell Canada Products Limited proposes to refurbish and expand the existing service station and to build a 152 square metres (1,636 square feet) car wash and a 185 square metres (2,000 square feet) convenience store on the property shown in Figure 1. The 0.49 ha (1.2 acres) site consolidates the existing Beaver Fuels gas station site, currently zoned Highway Commercial permitting only automotive service stations and market place signs, with the abutting parcel currently occupied by two old vacant structures, which is zoned for Residential uses (Agricultural Holding By-law.)

A Preliminary Evaluation Report was considered by City Council at its July 29, 30 and 31, 1998 meeting. That report recommended that the applicant be required to file a site plan control application and that staff convene a Community Information Meeting upon submission of the site plan control application. Concerns raised in that report included comprehensive redevelopment of the site, access, Ministry of Transportation building setback requirements and built form and landscaping. City Council further directed staff to expand the area of notification for the public information meeting.

An application for site plan control was submitted late in the fall of 1998 and it is currently under review (Figures 2, 3 and 4). A public information meeting was called for December 7, 1998. Notice of this meeting was sent to approximately 1,000 households. The meeting, however, was adjourned as no residents attended the meeting.

Councillor Moeser expressed a concern about the possibility of this site becoming a used car lot. The sale of automotive vehicles is not permitted under the current By-law and no changes are proposed to this provision. Ms. Pat Brooks, President of Rouge Valley Ratepayers Association, expressed concerns about traffic in the area. The proposed site plan proposes access improvements, including modifications to the signal plant at Rylander Boulevard. Functional and operational issues of the site are to be resolved prior to approval of the site plan.

Built form is an issue which was identified in the Preliminary evaluation report, as this site is located at a significant City gateway. The proposed building elevations (Figures 3 and 4) do not offer the built form design quality that this location deserves. Staff will continue to negotiate with the applicant on a suitable built form for this site.

Conclusion:

Approval of this Zoning By-law amendment would permit redevelopment of this site located at the first Highway 401 westbound access to the City and would provide an opportunity to improve the streetscape of this stretch of Kingston Road.

Contact Name:

Alicia I. Bulwik, MCIP, RPP

Senior Planner, Community Planning Division

Phone: (416) 396-7023

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having received the following communication (undated) from Mr. Abel Van Wyk, President, Kingston Ellesmere Residential Action Group - Incorporated:

Simultaneously with your considerations to change the By-law, so the area along Kingston Road, directly east of the 401 overpass, can be developed, our residents, of the area directly west of it, are in an Appeal Hearing before the OMB, appealing OPA988 -- in effect, trying to get rid of the HC businesses, that are there contrary to the OP, that states the neighbourhood should be all-Residential, however the By-law [not conforming to the OP] allows it.

Already in November of 1990, that area east of the 401 overpass was indicated in our "Appeal to the Minister" to be a feasible re-location site for the illegal businesses in the midst of our wholly Residential neighbourhood.

In our Appeal we asked the OMB to consider this option for a solution.

We ask you to defer your decision, so that -- if the Chairman of our OMB Hearing would decide to have the businesses from our neighbourhood re-located to east of the 401 overpass -- the two projects may be co-ordinated, to benefit all concerned.

The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having received the following communication (February 12, 1999) from Mr. William Dempsey, Honorary Secretary, Centennial Community and Recreation Association:

In this location, there is a modest farm house, probably about a hundred years old, formerly owned by the late Alf White which had been in the family for a space of five generations. Has any consideration been given to the possibility of retaining this heritage house as a part of the proposed business enterprise. I shall be in attendance at the meeting.

________

Ms. Sharyn Vincent, Vincent Planning and Development Consultants, appeared before the Community Council on behalf of Shell Canada Limited, and expressed support for the staff recommendations, including the proposed amendment. Ms. Vincent also addressed the concerns of Mr. Dempsey respecting the farmhouse located on this site and explained that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority would not permit preservation of this building at this site since it violates the minimum setback requirements established by the T.R.C.A.

Mr. William Dempsey appeared before the Community Council on behalf of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association, expressing support for the concept proposed by Shell Canada and reiterating his concerns expressed in his aforementioned communication respecting the farmhouse on the site.

Insert Table/Map No. 1

Figure 2-Proposed Site Plan

Insert Table/Map No. 2

Figure 3-Elevation Plan - Store

Insert Table/Map No. 3

Figure 4-Elevation Plan - Car Wash

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By-law To Deem Certain Lots To No Longer Be

Registered Lots On A Plan Of Subdivision

Dynalease Ltd., 370 and 380 Passmore Avenue

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 9, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

To report on a request, by the owner of 370 and 380 Passmore Avenue, to enact a by-law under Subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act to deem these three lots not to be lots on a registered plan.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that City Council enact a by-law under subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act to deem that Lots 21, 22 and 23 on Registered Plan M-1996 no longer be registered lots on a plan of subdivision.

Background:

Dynalease Ltd., formerly Sanper Leasing Ltd., has acquired three lots at the north-west corner of Passmore Avenue and State Crown Boulevard. The company proposes to construct a 950 square metre (10,250 square foot) two-storey building linking the existing industrial building at 370 and 380 Passmore Avenue and to provide for rear-yard parking and an access from state Crown on the third lot. A site plan application has been submitted.

As the three lots were created by registered plan of subdivision, the lot lines remain despite the common ownership of the lot. The proposed changes would therefore necessitate planning applications to provide relief from the minimum side yard and other requirements of the Zoning By-law.

Comments:

By passing a by-law under Subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act deeming the three lots not to be lots on a plan of subdivision, the land can be dealt with as a single parcel and no relief to the Zoning By-law is required.

Conclusions:

The "deeming" of the three lots will facilitate the construction of an industrial addition which will enhance both the efficiency and the appearance of these buildings.

Contact Name:

David Beasley, MCIP, RPP

Principal Planner

Phone: (416) 396-7026

Fax: (416) 396-4265

E-Mail: beasley@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPL98002

Carma Developers Ltd., Lawrence Avenue East

Port Union Village Community

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 9, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

To extend a Part Lot Control By-law (By-law No. 236-1998) for a further twelve months.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council:

(1)enact a By-law to extend the effect of By-law No. 236-1998 for another 12 months; and

(2)direct appropriate staff to introduce the necessary bill to give effect thereto.

Comments:

Bayview-Wellington Homes (Port Union) Inc., on behalf of Carma Developers, is constructing 53 rear-lane townhouses with detached rear yard garages on lands located on the southwest quadrant of Lawrence Avenue and Bridgeport Drive (Figure 1). The subject lots have been established through the registration of the subdivision. The lifting of Part Lot Control By-law 236-1998, allows the registration of easements for maintenance and encroachment of overhangs. The necessary reference plans are approved by the District Director and registered on title.

It is in the City's interest to ensure satisfactory completion of this development and the requested one year extension is appropriate.

Conclusion:

The extension of the lifting of Part Lot Control on the subject lands will facilitate the implementation of a highly desirable development already endorsed by Council.

Contact Name:

Alicia Bulwik, MCIP, RPP

Senior Planner

Community Planning, East District

Scarborough Civic Centre

Telephone: (416) 396-7023

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

Insert Table/Map No. 1

Location Map - File No.: SPL98002

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Twelve Hour Parking Limit on Red River Crescent

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, deferred consideration of this Clause, to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on April 13, 1999.)

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Scarborough Community Council for further consideration.)

The Scarborough Community Council again recommends:

(1)that the recommendation contained in the following report be struck out; and

(2)that the twelve hour parking limit on Red River Crescent not be approved.

The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (November 25, 1998) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To investigate the feasibility of installing a twelve hour parking limit on one side of Red River Crescent.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $1,500.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking restriction signs is available in the Transportation Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Council Reference/Background/History:

A petition was submitted to the Clerk's Department representing 78 of the 103 homes (76 percent) on Red River Crescent, requesting a twelve hour parking limit on this street.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Red River Crescent is a local residential road located west of Meadowvale Road and south of Sheppard Avenue. Currently, there are no posted parking restrictions on this street, therefore, the unsigned three hour parking limit applies. Each of the homes on this street has sufficient room in the driveway and garage for at least two vehicles to park.

Although we often receive individual requests from residents for an extension of the three hour limit in the Malvern area of District 4, we have never received the support of the majority of homeowners. Typically, we find that the majority of residents object to the allowance of long duration parking on "their" street when off-street spaces are available. The only exception is on certain streets in the south-west end of Scarborough where parking is deficient or non-existent.

Although, in the past, we have only installed a twelve hour limit where off-street parking was deficient, we cannot ignore this request as it does represent over three quarters of the homes on the street. We have also not been contacted by any residents who are opposed to this restriction.

On streets with a twelve hour limit posted on one side of the street, we post a No Parking Anytime restriction on the opposite side. This attempts to allow for effective snow clearing, street sweeping and access for emergency services; however, if the on-street parking is constant, a decrease in our effectiveness to provide street services is inevitable. On Red River Crescent we are proposing a twelve hour limit on the east, south and west side, with a parking prohibition on the west, north and east side. Thirty-one (31) on-street spaces are available on the side proposed for the twelve hour limit with only twenty-six (26) on the other side. Therefore, this proposal provides for the maximum number of on-street spaces.

Conclusions:

Considering the support of the majority of residents of the street, we can recommend that a twelve hour parking limit be posted on one side of Red River Crescent with a No Parking Anytime restriction on the opposite side.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844Fax: 396-5681

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

________

Appendix 1

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

RedWest,Dean Park RoadDean Park RoadAnytime

RiverNorth and(West Intersection)(East Intersection)

CrescentEast

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column5Maximum

Period

HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted

Red River East, Dean Park RoadDean Park RoadAnytime12 Hours

CrescentSouth and(West (East

WestIntersection)Intersection)

________

The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having received the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To explain the long duration on-street parking policy in the Scarborough Community Area.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not Applicable.

Recommendations:

For the information of Community Council.

Council Reference/Background/History:

At the meetings of Community Council on December 16, 1998 and January 20, 1999, the issue of installing a 12 hour parking limit on Red River Crescent was discussed. Staff were instructed to provide a copy of the long duration on-street parking policy to the February 17, 1999, meeting of Scarborough Community Council.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Throughout the amalgamated City of Toronto there is a "default" three-hour parking restriction on all streets which is intended to discourage long duration on-street parking, and to encourage the proper maintenance of off-street parking facilities.

The policy in the former City of Scarborough regarding installing a twelve-hour limit is as follows:

(1)requests must be submitted in the form of a petition signed by the majority of property owners;

(2)off-street parking must be non-existent or deficient, based on the number of driveways versus the number of homes and in accordance with zoning requirements for parking (i.e., less than that of zoning requirements for parking which is at least one off-street space per home); and

(3)long term parking periods will apply to one side of the street only; parking will be prohibited on the opposite side of the street.

With respect to guest parking, the Toronto Police Service, Parking Enforcement Unit, does allow for parking consideration beyond the three hour limit for specific occasions. For example, if residents are aware that they will have overnight guests that will be parking on the street in excess of the three hour limit, they can contact the police and request parking consideration for that occasion. This parking consideration can be initiated by calling 808-6500. The name of the person, licence plate of the vehicle and a phone number can be given to the operator or left on the answering machine if the call is made after work hours.

Conclusions:

The present long duration parking policy is presented for the information of Community Council.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844Fax: 396-5681

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

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

-Mr. Steve Urban, area resident;

-Ms. Shannon Donnelly, area resident;

-Ms. Arlene Brazeau, area resident;

-Ms. Norma Jones, area resident;

-Ms. Melanie Bell, area resident;

-Ms. Gena Donnelly, former area resident;

-Ms. Katherine Manson, area resident;

-Mr. Joseph Di Quattro, area resident;

-Ms. Pauline Bell, area resident; and

-Ms. Sandra Economou, area resident.

The Scarborough Community Council also received:

-a communication from Mr. Steve Urban, objecting to the staff recommendations; and

-a copy of a petition signed by approximately 40 residents of Red River Crescent, supporting the staff recommendations;

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

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Derelict Building - North-east Corner of

Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue East

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council direct the Director of Municipal Licencing and Standards:

(1)to take all necessary steps to commence proceedings under all applicable laws up to the point of requesting authority for the City to demolish the building at the north-east corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue East; and

(2)to report quarterly, or as necessary, to the Scarborough Community Council on the status of the actions taken to date.

Recorded Vote:

Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing recommendation:

Yeas:Councillors Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Duguid, Kelly, Mahood, Moeser, Tzekas-8

Nays:Councillor Altobello -1

The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of City Council, the following report (December 23, 1998) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Officer:

Purpose:

To report on the condition of the derelict building at the above noted location, as directed by Scarborough Community Council.

Recommendation:

That Scarborough Community Council receive this report for their information.

Background:

On February 22, 1995, Pacific Empire Developments Inc. (the original owners) filed an application for building permit to construct a four storey reinforced concrete building, with two levels of underground parking containing retail, office and restaurant uses, and having a gross floor area of 11,445 square metres.

A foundation permit was issued on June 1, 1995 to allow construction to begin. On August 8, 1995, a superstructure permit was issued. Inspections were conducted on the project by all City disciplines, along with professional design consultants until construction ceased at the end of January, 1996 in the stage as it remains to date; namely, 3 storeys of exposed reinforced concrete floor slabs and columns and partial erection of structural steel columns, beam and joists that would form the roof. In addition, some plumbing and mechanical work was completed in the underground parking levels.

The site is surrounded by a combination of 8 foot high fencing and hoarding. Sometime after this, the project went into receivership and was assumed by the mortgagor, Bank of China.

During the winters of 1996 and 1997, the Building Division ordered Bank of China to provide frost protection of the buildings foundations, as well as site safety measures which were completed within our required time frame. To date, they are maintaining the requested frost protection through installation of six electrical heat furnaces located in the lower parking level as designed by a professional engineer.

In early 1997, Bank of China, at our request, retained a professional engineer design consultant to assess the structural stability and condition of the partially-built structure. A report was submitted to the Building Division with recommendations for repairs and/or remedial action. At the end of March, 1997, Bank of China complied with all the recommendations as outlined in that report.

In the summer of 1997, Bank of China was asked to assess the condition and security of the hoarding/fencing erected around the site and make the necessary replacement and repairs as required. Following this assessment, Bank of China hired a contractor to do the corrective work. From the time the work on the project ceased, our Division has periodically inspected the site in co-operation with Bank of China officials to ensure that safety measures were maintained.

On September 16, 1997, the previous Scarborough Council approved an application to amend the official plan and zoning by-law to add hotel uses. This was initiated by an interested purchaser of the site. Unfortunately, in September 1998 we learned from Bank of China that the purchase transaction was not finalized as indicated in the attached letter of September 22, 1998. However, Bank of China is currently negotiating with a potential purchaser as further explained in the attached letter of December 16, 1998.

Conclusion:

The last consultant engineering assessment and report done in 1997 revealed that the building as it stands was structurally sound. In addition, our recent inspection on December 17, 1998, found the building has no serious structural items of concern, the two lower underground parking levels free of standing water, the six electrical heating furnaces located in the lower parking level that provide heat to protect the foundation from freezing operational, and the site hoarding/fencing secure and tight.

Attached for your information is a letter that outlines what any new owner would have to undergo to activate the existing permit and proceed with construction.

Any new building design would require new applications to be filed for building permit and Site Plan Control.

Contact name:

Joe Debono, Manager

Inspections East District

Team 2

Tel: (416) 396-7316

Fax:(416) 396-4266

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

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The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of City Council, the following report (February 4, 1999) from the City Solicitor:

Purpose:

To report as requested by Scarborough Community Council at its meeting held on January 20, 1999, with respect to actions which can be taken to facilitate the completion or demolition of the derelict building located at the northeast corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue East. The City Solicitor was also requested to investigate and report on the ownership of the property.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There may be substantial future costs depending on the course of action decided by City Council.

Recommendations:

For information.

Council Reference/Background/History:

At its meeting held on January 20, 1999, Scarborough Community Council considered the report of the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official dated December 23, 1998 with respect to the derelict building located on the subject property.

Staff of Planning, Building, Municipal Standards, Economic Development and Legal Divisions met to try to determine an affirmative action plan.

Pursuant to Community Council's direction, extensive searches are underway in the Land Titles Office and the Court offices to ascertain the legal status of the property. At the time of the writing of this report, the results of the searches have not been received but if the information is available, Community Council will be briefed at the meeting.

The Deputy Chief Building Official advises that the building permit for the structure will be revoked on February 5, 1999 pursuant to S.8(10)(c) of the Building Code Act which provides that a building permit may be revoked where the construction of the building is substantially suspended or discontinued for a period of more than one year. This decision is subject to appeal within 20 days to a judge of the Ontario Court.

The East District Manager of Municipal Standards advises that on revocation of the building permit, expiration of the appeal period and subject to ascertaining all parties with an interest in the property, a Notice to Comply to demolish the building will be issued pursuant to By-law 20483 of the former City of Scarborough.

If the building has not been demolished within 6 weeks of the Notice, an Order to Comply will issue. As there are rights of appeal, it may be at least a year before any action can be taken by the City.

At that time, Municipal Standards would be in a position to report to Council requesting authority to demolish the building. In view of the magnitude of the structure, the demolition would likely be subject to public tender. The cost is estimated to be at least $300,000.00+. The City can recover its expenses in a like manner as municipal taxes. The problem is that the outstanding mortgages, liens plus the recovery of the demolition costs may exceed the value of the land, thereby hampering its sale to a bone fide purchaser.

If the legal status of the property is contentious, the City will become involved in legal actions which could be lengthy and costly and which will also hamper any potential sale and completion of the building.

Staff are aware of two recent situations involving derelict buildings. In Ajax, a tax sale was initiated with respect to Verona Mall. Before the matter was finalized, the property was sold and the Town and the new owner are currently cooperating to develop the property.

An office building near the intersection of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East remained incomplete for a substantial period of time, was partially demolished and converted into a place of worship a few years ago. Staff are currently trying to determine what actions were taken by the former City of North York to deal with this situation and will be in a position to report further at the Community Council meeting.

With respect to the possible completion of the building, the Economic Development Division advises that they are prepared to assist the owner and any potential purchaser of the property to develop and complete the site in an appropriate manner. The property is privately owned and, therefore, it is difficult, if not impossible, for the City to take action to complete the building.

Conclusions:

Although the derelict building is unsightly, it is structurally sound. Action can be taken to have the building demolished, however, if the City is to proceed with such action, substantial costs will be involved. The accompanying legal proceedings are likely to be complicated and lengthy. Staff are working to obtain more information to assist Community Council and this information should be available for the meeting on February 17, 1999.

Contact Name:

Anna Kinastowski, Director

Planning and Administrative Tribunal Law

(416) 392-0080(416) 392-0005 (fax)

akinasto@toronto.ca

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Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, received this Clause, for information.)

(a)Draft Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received a presentation from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity, respecting the recommendations contained in the Task Force's draft report;

(2)endorsed the aforementioned recommendations; and

(3)recommended to the Task Force:

(i)that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to re-establish the budget for the Scarborough Community and Race Relations Committee and clearly indicate the resources available to this particular Committee to maintain its active role in the community; and

(ii)that it initiate a dialogue with the School Boards on the recommendations contained in the draft report pertaining to community access to the Boards' facilities:

(January 22, 1999) from Councillor Mihevc, Chair of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity, requesting an opportunity to brief Community Council on the content of the draft report of the Task Force.

(b)Request for Installation of Traffic Control Signals Pharmacy Avenue and Dewey Drive Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report to the next scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at the request of Councillor Kelly, to permit further consultation by the Ward Councillors with the Community:

(January 13, 1999) from the City Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee, at its meeting on January 11, 1999, referred the report, dated December 8, 1998, from the General Manager, Transportation Services, respecting the above-noted request, to the Scarborough Community Council for consideration at its meeting on February 17, 1999.

(c)Parking and Pedestrian Crossings in Front of St. Sylvester Catholic School and Silver Springs Public School Silver Springs Boulevard Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report, at the request of Councillor Shaw, to the meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, to permit further consultation with the community:

(November 25, 1998) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:

(1)the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2)the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and

(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

(d)Preliminary Evaluation Report Official Plan Amendment Application P97019 Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97051 Coffee Time Donuts Inc., 441 Ellesmere Road Wexford Employment District Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(February 3, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider the above-noted applications at its meeting on March 30, 1999; notice of the Public Meeting to be provided to properties within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property.

(e)New Applications - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the new applications received during the four-week period ending January 27, 1999, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(f)Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the Site Plan Control Approvals granted by the Director, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(g)Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 3, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the Consent Decisions granted by the Director, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(h)Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of current appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board, and recommending that this report be received for information.

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Mr. Carl Januszczak, representing Lorne Ross Planning Services Inc., appeared before the Community Council in connection with the appeal of By-law 750-1998, referred to in the foregoing report, and in reference to a communication (February 16, 1999) from Mr. Ross, respecting this matter, a copy of which was provided to all Members of the Community Council, and the original of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.

(i)Ontario Municipal Board Decision OPA 965, Zoning By-law Amendment Z97047 Sevendon Holdings Limited, 1900 Eglinton Avenue East Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(January 27, 1999) from the City Solicitor, advising of the outcome of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the above-noted matter, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(j)Ontario Municipal Board Decision 60 Maybourne Avenue Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(January 27, 1999) from the City Solicitor, advising of the outcome of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the above-noted matter, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(k)1999 Trillium Garden Award Program - East District

The Scarborough Community Council reports having appointed Councillors Gerry Altobello and Brian Ashton as its representatives on the 1999 Trillium Garden Award Committee:

(February 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council appoint two members to the 1999 Trillium Garden Award Committee.

(l)Request for Fence By-law Exemption Bruce Cossar and Laurie Vogan 34 Allangrove Crescent Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report, at the request of the Manager, Municipal Standards, East District, to the next meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in order to permit circulation of this report to the affected property owners:

(February 2, 1999) from the Director, Municipal Standards, recommending that, owing to a lack of resolution as to the location of the fence, Council not approve the request from the owners of 34 Allangrove Crescent.

(m)Further Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest City-initiated Official Plan Amendment Former Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study Phase 3 West - St. Clair Avenue to Brimley Road (W96052) Wards 13 and 15 - Scarborough Bluffs and Scarborough City Centre

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)rescheduled the Public Meeting under The Planning Act respecting the aforementioned Official Plan Amendment to its meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at 7:30 p.m.; and

(2)directed that a representative Working Committee be established, with assigned Planning staff, to review the Official Plan Application and any further land use applications:

(February 1, 1999) report from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that City Council amend the Official Plan as detailed in the Director's report.

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Mr. Harvey Barron, representing area residents, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and requested rescheduling of the Public Meeting to the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on July 15, 1999.

(n)Winter Maintenance

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received a verbal briefing by the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, with respect to the status of the winter maintenance review; and

(2)referred this matter to the Co-chairs of the Task Force reviewing snow clearing operations in the Scarborough area, Councillors Moeser and Balkissoon, for further discussion with the Director and submission of a written report to the next meeting of the Community Council.

(o)Status of Ontario Hydro/Norstar/Graywood issues

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received an in camera briefing by the Director of Administrative and Tribunal Law on the status of the aforementioned issues.

(p)Property Acquisition Request from L.A.C.A.C.

W. J. Morrish Store, North-west Corner of Meadowvale Road and Kingston Road

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)referred the request by the Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (L.A.C.A.C.) to the Corporate Services Committee for its consideration; and

(2)directed that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to submit a further report thereon to the Committee.

Recorded Vote:

Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing recommendation:

Yeas:Councillors Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Duguid, Kelly, Mahood, Moeser, Shaw, Tzekas -11

Nays:Nil

(January 14, 1999) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services advising that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee has requested that the City consider the acquisition and preservation of the W. J. Morrish Store because of its historic significance, concluding that no further action should be taken at this time due to the considerable difference of opinion as to the value of this property between the owner and Real Estate Division staff, 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 Schofield, Chairman, Scarborough L.A.C.A.C.; and

-Mr. William A. Dempsey, Honorary Secretary, Centennial Community and Recreation Association.

The Community Council also received a communication in support of the potential acquisition from Mr. Clancy Delbarre, President, Highland Creek Community Association, a copy of which was provided to all Members of the Community Council, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.

(q)"Glen Eagles" Site Adjacent to the Rouge Park South-east Corner of Sheppard Avenue and Twyn Rivers Drive Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)referred the following communication (February 8, 1999) from Councillor Raymond Cho advising that the Rouge Park Alliance has approved a motion to keep the $2.5 million allocated by the Provincial Government for the purpose of beginning the purchase of the Glen Eagles site, together with the related correspondence identified hereunder, to the Corporate Services Committee for its consideration;

(2)requested that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed to report thereto outlining the benefits to the City of participating in a public acquisition plan for this site, the potential funding sources, both internally and externally, and any other appropriate information which may be required;

(3)requested that appropriate staff be directed to approach other levels of Government to inquire about partnership possibilities; and

(4)requested that the Commissioner of Corporate Services and/or the City Solicitor be directed to investigate the landowner's contention that he has only until April of 1999 to "back out" of his current agreements of sale with a variety of parties.

Recorded vote:

Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing recommendation:

Yeas:Councillors Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Duguid, Kelly, Mahood, Moeser, Shaw, Tzekas -11

Nays:Nil

(February 9, 1999) from Councillor Raymond Cho addressed to the Chair of The Scarborough Community Council, advising that the Rouge Park Alliance, at its last meeting, adopted a motion to keep the $2.5 million allocated by the Provincial Government for the purposes of beginning the purchase of the Glen Eagles site, and requesting that the Community Council consider the matter of the purchase of the Glen Eagles Site at its meeting of February 17, 1999, since this is a vital community matter with a fast-approaching deadline that needs to be dealt with at the earliest opportunity possible.

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

-Mr. Ron Christie, Chair of the Rouge Park Alliance, who submitted two communications respecting this matter: (i) dated February 16, 1999, from Mr. Christie, and (ii) dated February 16, 1999, from Mr. Christie and The Honourable Pauline Browes;

-Ms. Patricia Brooks, President, Old Lansing - Rouge Valley Ratepayers' Association, further to her communication (February 11, 1999);

-Ms. Linda Carscadden, concerned citizen, who tabled a petition containing 354 signatures in support of the acquisition of this site, the original of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre;

-Mr. Jim Robb for Friends of the Rouge Watershed, who gave a short slide presentation respecting these lands, and also submitted a communication (February 17, 1999);

-The Honourable Pauline Browes;

-Mr. William A. Dempsey on behalf of the Centennial-Rouge United Church of Canada, who tabled the following Resolution from the Board of the Church:

"That the Church Board for Centennial-Rouge United Church, meeting on February 15, 1999, strongly endorse the objective of community and conservation groups and the Rouge Park Alliance in acquiring the Glen Eagles Hotel site for public purposes."

Copies of the aforementioned communications were provided to the Members of the Community Council, and copies thereof are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.

 Respectfully submitted,

LORENZO BERARDINETTI

Chair.

 Toronto, February 17, 1999.

 (Report No. 2 of The Scarborough Community Council, including additions thereto, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999.)