TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on May 13 and 14, 1998

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 4

1 St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church The 21st Hellenic Summer Festival Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

2 The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Incorporated 1998 Annual Festivals Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

3 Twelve Hour Parking Limit on Kalmar Avenue Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

4 Parking Concerns on Lozoway Drive near Ionview Public School Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

5 Installing a Parking Prohibition at 109 Portsdown Road Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

6 Stop Signs on Roads Intersecting Chillery Avenue Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

7 Turn Restriction from Goodyear Parking Lot onto Allanford Road Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

8 Encroachment Agreement Metal Fence onto Natal Avenue Road Allowance Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

9 Churchill Heights Baptist Church - Waiver of Fees Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

10 Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97045 Goce Kokarevski, 20 Meadowcliffe Drive Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

11 Request for Direction Ontario Municipal Board Appeal by Burnac Corporation P89025/Z89049/S90055 McLevin Avenue and Neilson Road Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

12 Request for Direction - Minor Variance Appeals Wards 14 and 17Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough Agincourt

13 Encroachment Agreement - Parking Lot and Wooden Fence Adjacent to 395 McCowan Road to Extend onto McCowan Road Road Allowance - Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

14 Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97060 Murray Pearson on behalf of Anne Lozinsky 30 Scarboro Avenue Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

15 Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97035 Lephuong and Themich Luong, 16 Ormerod Street Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

16 Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97009 Lucky and Tina Hionides, 60 Maybourne Avenue Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

17 1998 Membership in the Ontario Traffic Conference

18 "BIRCH CLIFF 2000" Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

19 Procedures for Exemptions for Festivals

20 Other Items Considered by The Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 4

OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on May 6 and 7, 1998,

submitted by Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on May 13 and 14, 1998

1

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

The 21st Hellenic Summer Festival

Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April14, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to grant an exemption from By-law No. 24389, The Noise By-law, to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and The St. Nicholas Greek-Canadian Community of Scarborough for their annual Summer Festival for the period June 25 to July 1, 1998, inclusive, and for the subsequent years 1999 and 2000, subject to conditions.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Nil.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that The Scarborough Community Council recommend that Council:

(1)grant an exemption from By-law No. 24389, The Noise By-law, to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and The St. Nicholas Greek-Canadian Community of Scarborough for their annual Summer Festival for the period June 25 to July 1, 1998, inclusive, and for the subsequent years 1999 and 2000, subject to the following conditions:

(a)that St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and The St. Nicholas Greek-Canadian Community of Scarborough implement those actions recommended by Universal Light and Sound in their correspondence dated March 20, 1997, to mitigate the effects of the noise to the adjoining neighbourhoods, and in particular:

(i)limit the number of speakers to 4;

(ii)cease the noise at 12:00 midnight, and

(iii)work with representatives of 42 Division, Toronto Police Service, to address issues of traffic control and parking; and

(2)declare The 21st Hellenic Festival of The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and TheSt.Nicholas Greek-Canadian Community of Scarborough, for the period of June 25 to July1, 1998, to be of "Municipal Significance" and request that the City Clerk issue the appropriate letter to The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario.

Background:

By-law No. 24389, The Noise By-law, provides a procedure for the granting of an exemption from the by-law for a specified time period, not in excess of six months, and the exemption may contain such terms and conditions as the Council sees fit.

Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting of April 1, 1998, set May 6, 1998 as the date for the public meeting to hear the request of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and The St. Nicholas Greek-Canadian Community of Scarborough for any exemption of its 1998 Summer Festival and its 1999 and 2000 Summer Festivals from the requirements of The Noise By-law.

In 1996, the former Scarborough Council granted an exemption for the years 1996 and 1997.

As a result of the 1996 Festival, the former Scarborough Council recommended certain actions be undertaken in conjunction with the 1997 Festival, including the implementation of a program, as recommended by Universal Light and Sound, specialists in sound and sound systems, to mitigate the effects of the noise. Additionally, the organizers worked closely with the Police from 42 Division to address the issues of traffic control, parking and crowd control.

These actions successfully addressed the concerns of the adjoining neighbourhoods.

The recommended conditions for the 1998 Festival mirror those actions undertaken in conjunction with the 1997 Festival to mitigate the effects of the noise.

Contact Name:

Frank Weinstock

Director, Property Standards

(416) 396-7731

(416) 396-4266 fax number

weinstoc@city.scarborough.on.ca

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

-The Reverend Father Nicholas Alexandris, Dean, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church;

-Mr. Robert Hutchinson, Area Resident;

-Ms. Mary Balles, Area Resident;

-Mr. Arthur Bruce, Area Resident;

-Mr. Alexander Giogalis, Chairman of the Summer Festival;

-Mr. Peter Kokoris, Member of the church congregation.

2

The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Incorporated

1998 Annual Festivals Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April14, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, subject to:

(1)amending Recommendation No. (1)(a)(iii) by striking out the words "85 decibels" and substituting therefor the words "80 decibels", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(1)(a)(iii)on the remaining dates, reduce the sound level to 80 decibels at 11:00p.m."; and

(2)requesting that St. John's Greek Orthodox Church implement a sound system similar to that used by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in an effort to further reduce the ambient sound.

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to grant an exemption from By-law No. 24389, The Noise By-law, to The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc. for their annual Festivals for the periods July1 to July 5, 1998, inclusive and August 21 to August 23, 1998, inclusive, subject to conditions.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Nil.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that The Scarborough Community Council recommend that Council:

(1)grant an exemption from By-law No. 24389, The Noise By-law, to The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc. for their annual Festivals for the periods July 1 to July 5, 1998, inclusive, and August 21 to August 23, 1998, inclusive, subject to the following conditions:

(a)that The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc. and St. John's Greek Orthodox Church implement those actions recommended by S.E. Coulter Associates Limited in their correspondence dated April 14, 1997, to mitigate the effects of the noise to the adjoining neighbourhoods, and in particular:

(i)limit the number of speakers to 4;

(ii)cease the noise at 11:00 p.m. on July 1, July 2, July 5, 1998 and August23,1998;

(iii)on the remaining dates, reduce the sound level to 85 decibels at 11:00 p.m.;

(iv)progressively lower the volume of the noise after 11:00 p.m.; and

(v)cease the noise at 12:00 midnight;

(b)ensure the availability of rapid communications directly with someone with the authority to deal with unexpected contingencies, equipped with cellular phones, with numbers being given to the neighbours;

(c)direct the parking to the Price Club parking lot; and

(2)declare the 1998 Festivals of The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Incorporated for the periods of July 1 to July 5, 1998 and August 21 to August 23, 1998 to be of "Municipal Significance" and request the City Clerk to issue the appropriate letter to The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario.

Background:

By-law No. 24389, The Noise By-law, provides a procedure for the granting of an exemption from the by-law for a specified time period, not in excess of six months, and the exemption may contain such terms and conditions as the Council sees fit.

Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting of April 1, 1998, set May 6, 1998 as the date for the public meeting to hear the request of The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc. and St. John's Greek Orthodox Church for any exemption of its 1998 Festivals from the requirements of The Noise By-law.

As requested by the Community Council, The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc. and St. John's Greek Orthodox Church held a community meeting on April 21, 1998 at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church. Invitations to the meeting were distributed to the adjoining neighbourhood. Eleven residents attended. In additions, the Ward Councillors, and representatives of the Police Service were in attendance.

The residents, with the exception of a resident immediately adjoining the church property behind the stage, acknowledged that the steps taken in conjunction with the 1997 Festival addressed the noise concerns of the neighbourhood. However, the resident immediately adjoining the church property maintained that he continued to be impacted by the sound.

The Festival organizers indicated that they would consult with their sound engineer in an attempt to address the concern expressed. Possible solutions include the use of a different speaker system and additional buffering.

Further, the residents as a whole, expressed concern that the church site would become the permanent location for two annual Festivals. It was their feeling that the Festivals would be more appropriately held elsewhere.

In 1997, the former Scarborough Council granted exemptions for two Festivals held during the periods June 27 to July 2, 1997 and August 22 to August 24, 1997.

The former Scarborough Council recommended certain actions be undertaken in conjunction with the 1997 Festivals, including the implementation of a program, as recommended by S.E. Coulter Associates Limited, consulting engineers in acoustics, noise and vibrations, to mitigate the effects of the noise. Additionally, the organizers worked closely with the Police to address the issues of traffic control, parking and crowd control.

The recommended conditions for the 1998 Festivals mirror those actions undertaken in conjunction with the 1997 Festivals to mitigate the effects of the noise.

Contact Name:

Frank Weinstock

Director, Property Standards

(416) 396-7731

(416) 396-4266 fax number

weinstoc@city.scarborough.on.ca

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

-Mr. Kostas Menegakis, Chairman of the Board, The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc., who also tabled with the Clerk's Department, a petition containing 1,182 signatures in support of the Festival and the Noise By-law exemption request;

-Mr. Harry Ratcliffe, Area Resident;

-Mr. Jeff Cooper, Area Resident;

-Mr. Ivan Watts, Area Resident.

3

Twelve Hour Parking Limit on Kalmar Avenue

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 27, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To investigate the feasibility of installing a 12 hour parking limit on one side of Kalmar Avenue between Freeman Street and Hollis Avenue.

Funding Sources:

The $1,000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of these parking restriction signs are available in the Road and Traffic 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-laws be amended accordingly.

Background:

A petition was submitted representing 25 of the 33 homes (76 percent) fronting onto Kalmar Avenue between Freeman Street and Hollis Avenue. The petitioners supported the installation of a 12 hour parking limit on this section of road.

Discussion:

Kalmar Avenue runs between Kingston Road and Danforth Avenue, east of Warden Avenue. Currently, there are no parking restrictions posted on the section of road between Freeman Street and Hollis Avenue, however, motorists are being ticketed for violation of the unposted three hour parking limit. Two properties on the east side of the road do not have off-street parking facilities.

The policy of the former City of Scarborough regarding installation of 12 hour parking limits dictates the following:

(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; 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.

The first two conditions of this policy are met. Regarding the side of the street in which to place the 12 hour limit, we recommend the east side. Approximately 21 on-street spaces are available on the east side of Kalmar Avenue compared to 18 on the west side. Furthermore, the two properties without driveways are located on the east side of the road.

Conclusions:

We recommended that a 12 hour parking limit be posted on the east side of Kalmar Avenue between Freeman Street and Hollis Avenue with the No Parking Anytime restriction on the west side to provide the maximum number of on-street parking spaces.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works and Environment, Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax: 396-5681,

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

Appendix 1

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

KalmarWestFreemanHollisAnytime

AvenueStreetAvenue

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5

Maximum

TimesPeriod

HighwaySideFromToor DaysPermitted

KalmarEastFreeman Hollis Anytime12 Hours

AvenueStreet Avenue

4

Parking Concerns on Lozoway Drive near Ionview Public School

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 16, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, subject to amending Recommendation No. (2) by striking out Column 4 in Appendix 2 and substituting therefor "Times or Days: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday", so that Appendix 2 shall now read as follows:

Appendix 2

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

LozowayWestBertrand110 metres north8:00 a.m. to

DriveRoadof Bertrand Road9:00 a.m. and

3:00 p.m. to

4:00 p.m.

Monday to

Friday

Purpose:

To address the need to amend the stopping restrictions on Lozoway Drive near Ionview Public School.

Funding Sources:

The $100.00 (approximate) funds associated with the removal of the stopping restriction signs are contained in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

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

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

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

Background:

In 1996, at the request of the Councillor Berardinetti, on behalf of a resident of Ionview Road, Road and Traffic Services conducted traffic studies by Ionview Public School (P.S.) on both Ionview Road and Lozoway Drive. Parking and pedestrian movements were investigated and as a result of these investigations we recommended a 30 minute permitted parking limit abutting the school property while restricting stopping on the opposite side of the street from Monday to Friday.

Following the installation of the signs, we received a complaint from a resident of Lozoway Drive, followed by a petition representing 12 homes on Lozoway Drive requesting that the time periods be adjusted to only restrict stopping during the a.m. and p.m. school peak periods in order to allow residents to park on this street between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Discussion:

Ionview P.S. is located between Ionview Road and Lozoway Drive, which are located south of Lawrence Avenue, just west of Kennedy Road. Both Ionview Road and Lozoway Drive are residential roads with appropriate signs in place to warn approaching motorists of the school area ahead. Currently, abutting both the back and front of the school, parking is permitted for 30 minutes between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday while on the opposite side of the road, there is a "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" restriction. During all other times, the unsigned 3 hour limit exists.

Staff Investigations

A site examination of area parking trends, on Wednesday, December 10, 1997, shows that on-street parking occurs throughout the day. We would like to emphasize that our study was extensive and covered the school morning, noon hour and afternoon activities (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). These studies revealed the existing parking restrictions were required at all times due to the high level of school related pick-up/drop-off and pedestrian activity.

Along Lozoway Drive, the back stairs/access way to Ionview P.S. is the focal point of pedestrian/vehicular activity. By allowing temporary parking right next to this area, passengers can access school directly without having to cross in front of through traffic. Through disallowing even brief parking on the opposite side of the road, in this same area, pedestrians are encouraged to remain away from the travel portion of the road.

If we were to consider the residents' suggestion to relax the parking restriction during the day, we believe, based on the high levels of activity, especially during noon hour, pedestrian safety would be compromised. Specifically, pedestrians (approximately 50 pedestrians) would be crossing between parked vehicles.

Our current signage is experiencing a high level of compliance; this signage encourages passengers to be dropped off or picked up on the school side of the roadway and thereby reduces the frequency of children crossing the road around parked vehicles.

The petition suggests that the school related traffic be placed on Ionview Road rather than Lozoway Drive. Our observations show that the school traffic is shared with approximately one-third on Lozoway Drive and two-thirds on Ionview Road. We believe that it would be unrealistic to shift all of the school traffic to Ionview Road since parents would likely not comply and basically, we would be intensifying the current overcapacity situation on Ionview Road.

There was a conscious effort to achieve a balance between the needs of area residents and those of the public drawn to this school when the existing parking restrictions were installed. The restrictions control parking on Lozoway Drive during normal school hours of 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, while at the same time permitting the usual on-street residential parking privileges in the evenings and on weekends.

Discussions between the new principal of Ionview Public School, Mr. J. MacLean, and City staff indicate that there is a general impression that the new restrictions are being obeyed. In 1996, principal Jane Gow (the predecessor to principal MacLean) was aware of the on-street parking congestion and strongly supported the installation of the school area parking restrictions.

To maximize sight lines of both pedestrians and motorists, and thereby increase the safety of school children, it has been an on-going practice of Road and Traffic Services to encourage "school side parking/opposite side no stopping". To date, 69 schools in the Scarborough District of the City of Toronto have adopted this policy which has been reviewed and applied to each school individually.

The police are aware of and have supported our recent school area parking efforts recognizing the need for clear sight lines between motorists and pedestrians in school zones. The police have also acknowledged the benefits of sign uniformity to enhance practical enforcement. Any significant modification to the "Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m." time period would hinder the efficient use of police enforcement resources.

Conclusions:

We believe the 1996 change to stopping and parking restrictions in the Ionview Public School area has had a significant positive effect. The restrictions are generally being adhered to. However, in order to address some of the concerns of the residents on Lozoway Drive, we do support the removal of the "No Parking" restriction on Lozoway Drive north of house #12. We are confident this change will not adversely affect the pedestrian and vehicle safety in this area since most of the pedestrian and parking congregation is further south on Lozoway Drive.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works and Environment, Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-5061

Fax: 396-5681

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

Appendix 1

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

LozowayWestBertrandHardcastle8:00 a.m. to

DriveRoadStreet4:00 p.m.

Monday to

Friday

Appendix 2

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

LozowayWestBertrand110 metres north8:00 a.m. to

DriveRoadof Bertrand Road4:00 p.m.

Monday to

Friday

5

Installing a Parking Prohibition at 109 Portsdown Road

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 24, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To install a parking prohibition in front of 109 Portsdown Road to designate an area that could be used for special pick-up for a handicapped person.

Funding Sources:

The $300.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking prohibition signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

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

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

Background:

Road and Traffic Services received a request from the residents of 109 Portsdown Road to restrict parking on the roadway adjacent to their property. On-street parking interferes with the special pick-up for a handicapped family member. The parking restriction is intended to affect only the east side of the roadway, directly adjacent to the frontage of 109 Portsdown Road.

Discussion:

The residents of 109 Portsdown Road have experienced problems relating to on-street parking directly in front of their property. Although this only occurs on occasion, parked vehicles interfere with the curb side accessibility of a handicapped family member. A parking restriction would provide the authority to designate an area that could be used for special pick-up for a handicapped person.

Conclusions:

We recommend restricting parking in front of 109 Portsdown Road to facilitate special pick-up of a handicapped person.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works and Environment, Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-5061

Fax: 396-5681,

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

Appendix 1

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

PortsdownEast55 metres north10 metres Anytime

Roadof Vankirk Roadfurther north

6

Stop Signs on Roads Intersecting Chillery Avenue

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 24, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To investigate the need to install stop signs on the roads intersecting Chillery Avenue.

Funding Sources:

The $750.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of these stop signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, 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-laws be amended accordingly.

Background:

At the request of Councillor Berardinetti, on behalf of a resident of Chillery Avenue, staff investigated speeding on Chillery Avenue and the need for all-way stop controls at Southampton Drive. Although all-way stop controls are not warranted, we did investigate installing stop signs on the minor streets intersecting Chillery Avenue.

Discussion:

Chillery Avenue is located west of Brimley Road and north of Eglinton Avenue. At present, there are no stop signs posted on the roads intersecting Chillery Avenue. A 50 kilometres per hour speed limit exists on this road.

Staff conducted traffic investigations and determined that all-way stop controls were not warranted on Chillery Avenue at either Southampton Drive, east or west intersection, or at Dallyn Crescent. To address the issue of speeding, as the incidents of excessive speeding were quite low, we suggested to residents to pursue this further by contacting the police with the license plates of speeding vehicles.

As a result of our investigations, it was felt that stop signs on the streets intersecting Chillery Avenue would be beneficial to clearly define the right-of-way as well as stop motorists behind the sidewalks that exist on both sides of Chillery Avenue. The installation of these stop signs may require minor trimming of tree branches, however, this can be better determined upon completion of the sign installation.

Conclusions:

The installation of stop signs on the streets intersecting Chillery Avenue are recommended to improve traffic operation at the intersections by defining the right-of-way.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works and Environment, Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax: 396-5681,

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

Appendix 1

"Through Streets"

Regulation to Be Enacted

Column 1Column 2

HighwayFromTo

ChilleryWest Limit ofEast Limit of

AvenueBrimley RoadBimbrok Road

ChilleryWest Limit ofSouth Limit of

AvenueBimbrok RoadCitadel Drive

7

Turn Restriction from Goodyear Parking Lot onto Allanford Road

Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 25, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To investigate the need to install a left turn restriction from the driveway of Goodyear Auto Service onto Allanford Road.

Funding Sources:

The $250.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of these turn restriction signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the left turn restriction signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

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

Background:

At the request of the manager of the Goodyear Auto Service at 3805 Sheppard Avenue, Road and Traffic Services staff investigated concerns with regard to motorists cutting through the parking lot between Sheppard Avenue and Allanford Road. Specifically, the safety of staff and customers in the parking lot was brought to our attention as the motorists who would cut through the lot would often do so at a high rate of speed. As such, the restriction of left turns from the driveway to Allanford Road was requested.

Discussion:

The Goodyear Auto Service is located on the southeast corner of Sheppard Avenue and Allanford Road. Two driveways are provided onto Allanford Road and one onto Sheppard Avenue. Traffic control signals exist at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue and Allanford Road.

On Tuesday, March 3, 1998, traffic investigation staff conducted a two-hour study to determine the number of motorists cutting through the parking lot, as well as the number of motorists turning at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue and Allanford Road. The following tables reveal our study results.

As shown in the above tables, the actual number of motorists cutting through the parking lot is quite small compared to the motorists actually turning at the intersection. Regardless, we do acknowledge that some motorists are cutting through the parking lot.

Conclusions:

As the installation of a left turn restriction from the Goodyear parking lot will not impact other businesses and is intended to improve safety, we can support this restriction.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works and Environment, Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-5061

Fax: 396-5681

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

Appendix 1

"Prohibited Turns"

Regulation to Be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

Intersection orTurnsTimes or

Portion of HighwayDirectionProhibitedDays

Allanford Road andWestboundLeftAnytime

Driveway to Goodyear

Auto Service 15 metres

south of Sheppard

Avenue

8

Encroachment Agreement

Metal Fence onto Natal Avenue Road Allowance

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

Purpose:

The owners of 58 Natal Avenue have erected a wrought iron fence which encroaches onto the Natal Avenue road allowance by approximately twelve feet. They have requested an encroachment agreement to permit the fence to remain. A petition has been received from a number of neighbours in opposition to the fence.

Funding:

If approved, the standard encroachment fee of $350.00 will be deposited into Account Number71290, the General Development Reserve Fund.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the City permit the owners of 58Natal Avenue to retain the wrought iron fence in its present location, encroaching on the Natal Avenue Road Allowance subject to:

(a) entering into a standard encroachment agreement with the City;

(b)payment of the standard administration fee of $350.00 and registration cost of $50.00;

(c)provision of proof of insurance satisfactory to the City's Manager of Risk and Insurance;

(d)maintenance of the encroachment in good condition; and

(2)appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

In the summer of 1997, the owners of 58 Natal Avenue constructed a wrought iron fence which is approximately six feet high and encroaches approximately twelve feet onto the Natal Avenue road allowance. The fence is approximately three feet from the sidewalk, extends both along the front of the property and along the side, immediately adjacent to the abutting owner's driveway. The encroachment occupies approximately 400 square feet of the road allowance. The owners have requested an encroachment agreement to permit the fence to remain in its present location.

The sidewalk on this part of Natal Avenue is located immediately behind the curb. There are several similar encroachments onto the road allowance, including a much larger one only two properties away, at the corner of Park Street and Natal Avenue.

The zoning of the property is S-Single Family, with Performance Standards permitting one house per lot with a minimum frontage of 9 metres (29.5 feet) and a minimum lot area of 325squaremetres (3,500 square feet). The Official Plan designation is Low Density Residential Uses.

The policy of the former City of Scarborough regarding encroachments considers this to be an area encroachment, and requires payment of a one-time fee of $350.00, plus an annual fee of $0.40 per square foot of area encroached, with a minimum payment of $250.00. Given the size of the area encroached, the minimum annual payment would apply.

Comments:

Several neighbours have contacted the City and indicated their opposition to the presence of the fence. A petition with 21 names representing 14 residences was received, which requested the fence be removed. In particular, the owners of 60 Natal have indicated that the presence of the fence so close to their driveway makes access and visibility difficult, particularly at night.

The usual City Departments and outside agencies have been contacted, and no objections to the proposed encroachment agreement have been received. From an operational perspective, therefore, the encroachment may be tolerated. In addition, staff do not believe the fence presents a particular hazard to the abutting owner.

Property Standards staff have inspected the fence on several occasions. They report that when the fence was erected it was in contravention of the City's fence by-law as it was approximately .61metres (2 feet) too high. However, the by-law was amended prior to action being taken, and the revised by-law permits a fence of this height. Property Standards staff advise that the fence now conforms to all aspects of the revised by-law with the exception of its location on the road allowance.

Houses on this part of Natal are typically set back approximately 5 metres (16 feet) from the property line, and approximately 9metres (29.5 feet) from the sidewalk. As a result, encroachments of various kinds are quite common. Except for the design of the fence, this particular encroachment does not appear to be significantly different than many of the others in the neighbourhood.

Conclusion:

There are numerous fences in this neighbourhood which encroach onto the road allowance. In the past the City has not required their removal, unless deemed a safety hazard or presented operational problems. Approval of the encroachment agreement is therefore recommended.

Contact Name:

R. Mayr, AACI, Director of Real Estate, Telephone (416) 396-4930, Fax (416) 396-424

The Community Council reports having received a communication, dated April 1, 1998, from Mrs.Catherine Tercer; and 14-signature petition, both expressing opposition to the foregoing recommendations; a copy of which were provided to all Members of the Community Council and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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Churchill Heights Baptist Church - Waiver of Fees

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council, on May 13 and 14, 1998, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Scarborough Community Council for further consideration.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that Council waive the building permit fee ($37,042.80) for the Churchill Heights Baptist Church Expansion Program.

The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having been advised by the Senior Counsel, Legal Services, Scarborough, that Recommendation No. (2) contained in the following report was improperly before the Community Council, since the Procedure By-law has not delegated authority to the Community Councils to discuss Development Charges. In accordance with this advice, the Community Council makes recommendation only with respect to Recommendation No. (1) in the following report.

The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (April22, 1998) from the Executive Director, Building Division:

Purpose:

To report on the request of Mr. Douglas B. Robertson, on behalf of the Churchill Heights Baptist Church, to waive the building permit fee and development charges relative to the church building expansion program, permit application No. 98-00579.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Initial Estimates:

(1)Building Permit Fees$37,042.80

(2)Development Charges$13,483.28 (CITY)

$ 6,241.57 (SPUC)

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1)the fees for the building permit be collected according to the Building Permit By-law and not be waived; and

(2)development charges be collected as per the existing development charge by-laws and policy in Scarborough.

Discussion:

This request by the Churchill Heights Baptist Church needs to be considered on its individual merits with due regard to past practices and policies related to the granting of exemptions for the payment of fees.

Fees for building permits are charged on the basis of plan review and inspection services rendered according to rates set out in the Building Permit By-law. Even during the period of the Economic Action Plan, building permit fees for churches continued to apply in Scarborough.

With the creation of a new City of Toronto, the legislation carried forward all applicable by-laws from the previous local municipalities. The development charge by-laws provide for collection of these levies from non-residential development, and Scarborough Council did not include churches or church-related development when it adopted the "Going to BAT for Business" program in June1997.

In Scarborough, save for a brief period in 1997, development charges have been consistently collected for non-residential development. Last year, Scarborough Council considered, and waived development charges and building permit fees on a case-by-case basis for three church-related developments. Subsequent to this, it adopted a policy in regard to waiver of development charges under very specific circumstances which expired on December 31, 1997.

Conclusions:

1998 has been treated as a transition year where existing practices and by-laws will continue to apply, irrespective of the differences across municipalities, until new policies are put in place which address the differences in almost every aspect of municipal service. At this time, it would be inappropriate to modify existing by-laws on a piece-meal basis.

Contact Name:

Bernie E. Roth, P.Eng., Director/CBO, Scarborough District

396-7660

396-4266 (fax)

Mr. Douglas B. Robertson, Co-chairperson, Churchill Heights Building Task Force, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

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Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97045

Goce Kokarevski, 20 Meadowcliffe Drive

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 19, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, wherein it is recommended that the subject application be refused:

Purpose:

The applicant proposes to amend the Zoning By-law for a 15,600 square metres (168,000squarefeet) residential property located on the south side of Meadowcliffe Drive, to permit the development of the land with three single-family dwellings, each with a minimum frontage of 30 metres (100 feet) and a minimum lot area of 5,057 square metres (54,000 square feet). A Consent Application (B56/97) to create a third lot, a Site Plan Control Application (S97133), and a Ravine Protection By-law Application (RB97012) have also been submitted.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Council refuse the application by Goce Kokarevski (Z97045) to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of the land with three single-family dwellings. There are significant concerns about the viability of the proposed rezoning that have not been addressed by the applicant. The subject property is within an environmentally fragile area of the Scarborough bluffs, susceptible to soil erosion. A very large portion of the applicant's land is within the Open Space designation and the Open Space zone extends within 76 metres (250 feet) of the top of the bluffs. The By-law prohibits any buildings within the Open Space zone. The remaining table land will be within approximately 40 to 50 metres (130 to 164 feet) of the Meadowcliffe street line, necessitating future dwellings to be located close to the street, thus affecting the character of the area.

Background:

(1)The site is designated Low Density Residential and Open Space in the Official Plan. Part of the land is within the Environmental Impact Zone.

The land is zoned Single-Family Residential and Major Open Space. The By-law provides for one Single-Family dwelling per lot as shown on the Registered Plan. Under the present zoning a new home could be built on each of the two existing lots on the Registered Plan. Minimum frontage and area requirements are not specified in this By-law. Major Open Space extends within 76 metres (250 feet) of the top of the bluffs.

(2)The site comprises two lots on Registered Plan M-440. The property has a frontage of approximately 102 metres (335 feet) on Meadowcliffe Drive, a lot depth of approximately 216.4 metres (710 feet) on the east side and 229 metres (750 feet) on the west side. The applicant's survey indicates approximately 40 metres (132 feet) of water frontage on Lake Ontario. Approximately 35 percent of the site appears to be below the top of bank of the Scarborough Bluffs.

The site is located in a very distinctive and unique "executive style" community, abutting Lake Ontario and the Scarborough Bluffs, and is surrounded by single-family homes on large lots overlooking the lake. While the area is designated Low Density Residential in the Official Plan, the executive nature of this part of the community can cause one to refer to the City's policies for executive residential housing where the policies support "prestige" accommodations and enhancement of existing neighbourhoods of this character. A large bungalow is situated in the middle of the lot, set back approximately 90 metres (300 feet) from Meadowcliffe Drive. The applicant proposes to demolish the bungalow and build three new houses.

(3)Registered Plan M-440, the original plan of subdivision of this area, generally provided for 30 metre (100 feet) wide lots. The lots on the south side of Meadowcliffe Drive are very deep and extend to Lake Ontario.

The Consent application proposes to create two 30 metre (100 feet) lots and one 41 metre (135 feet) lot.

(4)The Zoning By-law Amendment and Consent applications were filed in August, 1997, by the applicant, but were incomplete. The applicant was requested to provide more detailed information showing the location of the proposed dwellings. Also, because the land is situated within the Environmental Impact Zone, it is under Site Plan Control and the Ravine Protection By-law would apply to the site. The Ravine Protection By-law and Site Plan Control applications were subsequently filed by the applicant. However, the applicant did not submit detailed drawings showing the location and siting of the proposed dwellings and the septic tank areas required to service these dwellings, as was requested. In the absence of detailed site plan information, it is difficult for staff to fully assess the applications.

The applications have been circulated to Departments and agencies, and comments received have been forwarded to the applicant. The Toronto Region Conservation Authority requested a geotechnical engineer's report to confirm that the proposed development of the subject property is viable. Works and Environment requested that top of bank be staked. Recreation, Parks and Culture requested an arborist report. The Works and Environment Department report that there are no existing storm or sanitary sewers on Meadowcliffe Drive. The applicant would need to confirm the feasibility of servicing the site with septic systems, as this is fundamental to any new development in this area.

(5)In accordance with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority request, the applicant has undertaken a geotechnical report, prepared by Alston Associates Inc. Authority staff have reviewed the consultant's report and found the report to be incomplete and the assumptions made by the consultant do not meet the Authority's minimum requirements for development in this area. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority are not supporting the application under the present findings of the applicant's geotechnical survey. The Authority has also indicated that while they have long term plans for a waterfront trail in this area, and would be interested in hazard lands, there are no plans to acquire tableland.

(6)The applications have generated significant interest in the Community and five letters in opposition to the applications have been received, expressing concern about potential erosion of the bluffs, removal of trees, and increased density affecting the character of the area.

Conclusion:

There are significant concerns about the viability of the proposed rezoning that have not been addressed by the applicant. The subject property is within an environmentally fragile area of the Scarborough bluffs, susceptible to soil erosion. Also, the proposed development may necessitate removal of mature trees. A very large portion of the applicant's land is within the Open Space designation and the Open Space zone extends within 76 metres (250 feet) of the top of the bluffs (Figure 3). The remaining table land will be approximately 40 to 50 metres (130 to 164 feet) from the Meadowcliffe Drive street line, necessitating future dwellings to be located close to the street, significantly closer than other houses on the street.

The applicant's geotechnical report does not satisfactorily address the issues and concerns raised by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority that the significant environmental concerns can be adequately addressed, and that on-site septic servicing can be provided.

Contact Name:

Aristotle Christou, Senior Planner

(416) 396-5228

(416) 396-4265 Fax No.

christou@city.scarborough.on.ca

The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following supplementary report (April 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To advise Council of additional information submitted by The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Council reaffirm my recommendations to refuse this application as per my report dated March 19, 1998.

Background:

(1)At its meeting of April 15, 1998, at the applicant's request, Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of this report to its May 6, 1998 meeting.

(2)We have now received a report from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (attached) indicating that they concur with the applicant's geotechnical report and would have no objection to the approval of this application, subject to the following conditions:

(a)the lands located below the existing top of bank be placed in a separate block and set aside for public ownership with either the TRCA or the City of Toronto;

(b)the lands located within the 100 year stable slope limit be placed in a separate block and be recognized with a restrictive covenant/easement and/or zoning designation which has the effect of prohibiting structural encroachments, the placement of fill or the removal of vegetation except for the purposes of flood erosion control, or resource management.

(3)Planning staff continue to have significant concerns with this proposal. The subject property is within an environmentally fragile area of the Scarborough bluffs, susceptible to soil erosion. The effect of the rezoning proposed by the applicant would allow three dwellings (subject to consent approval) to be developed in an urban type pattern, inconsistent with the quasi rural nature of this street and community. To satisfy the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's issues, the proposed homes would have to be built close to the street edge, which is inconsistent with the pattern of development on the street where most of the houses are set back from the street line.

Official Plan policies promote the preservation of neighbourhood character and the compatibility of dwelling unit types with surrounding uses. This proposal would violate this policy objective.

Conclusion:

This proposal can not be supported on planning reasons because it will significantly impact on the fragile environment of the bluffs and will not be in keeping with the character of the area. I therefore recommend that Council reaffirm the recommendations of my report dated March 19, 1998.

Contact Name:

Aristotle Christou, Senior Planner

(416) 396-5228; (416) 396-4265 Fax No.

christou@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Request for Direction

Ontario Municipal Board Appeal by Burnac Corporation

P89025/Z89049/S90055 McLevin Avenue and Neilson Road

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek direction of Council on the position to be taken by staff with respect to the appeals of the above noted applications by Burnac Corporation. A pre-hearing conference of the Board is scheduled for June 5, 1998 with the full hearing scheduled for

September 14, 1998.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Council:

(1)direct the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings to:

(a)negotiate with the applicant to achieve the following improvements to the applications:

(i)an increased office component;

(ii)a more prominent commercial building at the McLevin/Neilson corner;

(iii)an increased front yard setback and more visually interesting facades for the proposed townhouses;

(iv)improved facade and roofline treatment for the apartment building;

(v)more efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation on the site;

(vi)a revised zoning proposal to more accurately reflect the proposal with respect to the height of the apartment buildings and the size of the commercial space;

(b)conduct a community information meeting, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, prior to the June 5, 1998, pre-hearing conference; and

(2)direct the City Solicitor to:

(a)attend the scheduled June 5, 1998, pre-hearing conference and, if necessary, the September 14, 1998, full hearing with instructions to seek a settlement based on the substantial resolution of the matters noted above and consideration of any additional planning matters arising from the community information meeting; and

(b)failing negotiation of a settlement, oppose these applications at the Ontario Municipal Board.

Background:

Burnac Corporation has referred the above noted applications to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The applications are to amend the Official Plan from District Commercial and Office Uses and the Zoning By-law from "Agricultural - Residential Uses" to permit development of a 1.85hectare (4.56 acre) site at the northwest corner of McLevin Avenue and Neilson Road for 260 apartment units, with a maximum height of 17 storeys, 16 townhouses and 6,800 square metres (73,000squarefeet) of retail and office uses. (Although not specified in the application, redesignation to Commercial Mixed Use at density of 150 units per hectare (60 units per acre) would be required).

Also referred to the Ontario Municipal Board is a site plan control application showing two 14-storey apartment towers, with 259 units, 12 three-storey townhouses and 1,850 square metres (20,000 square feet) of retail and office uses.

Location:

This property was originally part of the provincial land ownership bounded by Neilson Road, McLevin Avenue, the CPR line and McLevin Community Park. It was acquired by the Burnac Corporation which applied in 1989 for official plan and zoning amendments to permit a high density residential and commercial project.

The 1.85 hectare (4.56 acre) site is bounded by Neilson Road, McLevin Avenue, a hedgerow of trees running north from McLevin and the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) lands to the west and north. It is north of the Malvern Town Centre. The Mayfair-on-the-Green apartment buildings, which range up to 19 storeys and at densities of 175 units per hectare (71 units per acre), are directly to the east of Neilson Road. The site is diagonally opposite a three storey medical office building. The vacant south-west corner of Neilson and McLevin, owned by Alexis Nihon, has been zoned fora15storey apartment building with townhouses, at a density of 247 units per hectare (100unitsperacre), and a retail component.

Official Plan:

The Malvern Secondary Plan designates most of the Burnac site for District Commercial uses, providing for a shopping centre to serve a population of between 50,000 and 125,000 people. The western part of the site is designated for Office Uses, providing for professional business, administrative and government office uses and limited commercial uses.

This designation, which also extends onto the adjacent ORC lands, provides for approximately 2,000 office employees.

The Intermediate Centre policies of the Plan apply to central Malvern. Each "Intermediate Centre" is planned to accommodate 5,000 to 10,000 office employees within approximately a 400 metre (1,312 feet) walking distance of a major public transportation facility and in close proximity to major commercial facilities. Two other locations within the Malvern central area also have targets for 2,000 office employees.

Zoning:

The Burnac site is zoned "Agricultural-Residential Uses" under the Agricultural Holding By-law, permitting a single family dwelling unit.

History of the Application:

Two community information meetings were held, one on February 28, 1990, and another on December 10, 1991, to discuss the Burnac proposal. The first meeting was attended by approximately 10 residents, the local Councillor, the applicant and staff. Comments expressed at the meeting included the need for another school, the number of apartments already in the area, additional parkland and a request for a new police station.

The 1991 meeting attracted 12 residents. Additional issues raised included the relationship between high density and increased crime, the need for a pedestrian overpass on Neilson Road between McLevin Avenue and Tapscott Road, the capacity of sewers, safety considerations regarding the gas regulating station and the rail line, and woodlot preservation.

The Burnac application was inactive for several years pending testing and cleanup of low level radioactive contamination. These concerns were resolved in 1995.

In February 1995, a preliminary evaluation report on the ORC and Burnac proposals was prepared. Staff proposed holding a community meeting. Scarborough Council instead directed that staff negotiate with the owners to achieve the employment opportunities and other objectives of the Malvern Secondary Plan.

Staff held discussions with both applicants. However, the ORC applications have been inactive since November 1996 and the Burnac applications have now been appealed.

On February 8, 1998, a pre-hearing conference was held by the OMB. It was determined that a second pre-conference hearing would be scheduled for June 5, allowing sufficient time for City staff to report to Council and obtain instructions. Four weeks starting September 14 have been allocated by the Board for a full hearing if required.

Comments:

Should the Existing Official Plan Designations be Retained?

The greater part of the site falls under the District Commercial designation. In staff's opinion, the objective of this designation, which is to provide for a shopping centre to serve the community, has already been met by the development of the Malvern Town Centre. The Town Centre owners have in fact expressed concern that the competition from a large amount of retail space on the Burnac site would weaken their retail centre; they are not opposing the amount shown on the current Burnac proposal.

Assessing the merits of retaining the Office Uses designation is somewhat more complex. This designation stems from a 1976 City-wide employment study. The findings of the study recognized a fundamental shift in employment from traditional industrial jobs to the office sector. It proposed a planning strategy including four Intermediate Centres to be focal points, each to accommodate 5,000 to 10,000 of these new office jobs. One of them is in the central area of the Malvern Community.

The criteria for the selection of locations for office employment uses were:

(1)proximity to a major transportation facility;

(2)proximity to a community or district shopping centre;

(3)deficiency of employment opportunities in the general area; and

(4)provision of services to the surrounding population and workers.

Many circumstances affecting these factors have changed in the past two decades. The prospects for a major transportation facility within Malvern have diminished. The Official Plan has been amended to delete the rapid transit alignment north of Sheppard Avenue, recognizing a new alignment further to the west. Staff have been advised that a GO station here is not feasible.

The study concluded that office uses can support an adjacent District Centre by providing market support and visually re-enforcing the core image and sharing parking. However, uses other than offices, such as high rise apartments, can also generate some of these benefits.

The 1976 study identified Malvern as an area deficient in employment. However, this was at a time when the Tapscott Employment District had only 200 jobs. Malvern is now surrounded on three sides by employment districts, two of which are the largest in the City. The Tapscott District alone has almost 4,000 office jobs. The Malvern area is no longer deficient in jobs.

Furthermore, significant changes have been made to the Scarborough Official Plan in recent years providing for offices throughout all employment districts, thereby greatly increasing many potential alternative locations for this use.

Finally, the applicant's planning submission has noted the lack of success of designated intermediate office centres elsewhere throughout the Toronto region, such as at Lawrence/Morningside/Kingston Road, Kennedy/Eglinton, the civic centres of the former Cities of York and Etobicoke, Erin Mills Town Centre and Brampton/Bramalea.

Potential Merits of the Burnac Proposal:

(1)the high density residential project would provide additional market support for the Malvern Town Centre;

(2)the two proposed apartment towers and the proposed retail and office building at the McLevin/Neilson intersection would reinforce the "downtown" image of the Malvern core;

(3)the towers would be in scale with existing and proposed high-rise apartments within the core;

(4)the residential uses are well located with respect to schools and community facilities;

(5)piped services are presently available so the proposal is not premature; and

(6)the proposed building locations would not preclude implementation of a comprehensive development/plans for the entire block, including the ORC lands.

Remaining Concerns:

The site plan indicates only a single storey commercial building at the corner. Earlier versions of the site plan showed a three storey building, the design of which had a much more substantial presence at this important corner. The deletion of the upper two office floor reduces the office employment potential and is not reflected in the proposed zoning by-law performance standards.

Staff have a number of other design concerns related to the quality of the designs for the elevations of all of the buildings, the front yard setback of the townhouses and on-site circulation.

Provision of school accommodation remains a concern. It should be noted that the Toronto School Board recently wrote to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs stating that the students from this development could be accommodated.

Although amendment of the Plan to delete the Office Uses designation from the Burnac site may reduce the potential to achieve the 2,000 office jobs target in this area, the potential reduction would be only by a few hundred jobs. The Intermediate Centre minimum target of 5,000 jobs would remain achievable. At such time as proposals of the much larger ORC site are revived, this issue may have to be reconsidered.

Since the last public information meeting on this proposal was in 1991, it would be appropriate to go to the community with the current proposals.

Conclusions:

I am prepared to recommend to Council that, subject to substantial progress in negotiating a resolution to the matters raised in this report, staff should be directed to negotiate a settlement of the Burnac appeal.

Staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, should conduct a public information meeting, to include a presentation by the applicant. Staff will attempt to negotiate the resolution of any additional matters arising from this meeting.

The City Solicitor should be directed to attend the June 5, 1998 pre-hearing and, subject to having reached a settlement, present this to the OMB. Any remaining issues or public concerns would be reported to the Board.

The City Solicitor, with support of planning staff, should similarly attend the full hearing should this be necessary.

Contact Name:

David Beasley

Principal Planner, Community Planning Division

Phone: (416) 396-7026

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

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Request for Direction -

Minor Variance Appeals Wards 14 and 17

Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough Agincourt

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

This report seeks direction from Council as to the City Solicitor's role at pending Ontario Municipal Board hearings on two current minor variance appeals, as further detailed below.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment Decision with respect to Minor Variance Application SA3/98; and

(2)Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment Decision with respect to Minor Variance Application A326/97.

Comments:

(1)Minor Variance Application SA3/98

Spiros Plessas, 106 Crockford Boulevard

Part of Lot 2, Registered Plan 4297

Wexford Employment District - Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The owner applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Wexford), as amended, to permit the approximately 10.7 metre (35 foot) by 7.2 metre (23.5 foot) existing parking structure to remain as constructed having:

(i)a minimum building setback of 0.15 metres (0.5 feet) from the rear lot line, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard building setback of 7.5 metres (25feet);

(ii)a minimum building setback of 0.15 metres (0.5 feet) from the north side lot line, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum side yard building setback of 3metres (10 feet); and

(iii)a maximum height of 5.5 metres (18 feet), whereas the Zoning By-law restricts the height of parking structures to a maximum of 4 metres (13.1 feet).

At the Committee of Adjustment meeting of February 25, 1998, four residents appeared in opposition to this application. A petition, along with letters were received from the residents, as well as letters from the Scarborough Wexford Councillors - Mike Tzekas and Norm Kelly in opposition to this application. The application was refused by the Committee and this decision was supported by the staff position (report attached), which concluded the proposal is undesirable to the abutting properties and is not in keeping with the built form of this industrial district. The owner has now appealed the Committee's decision, however a hearing has not yet been scheduled by the Ontario Municipal Board.

(2)Minor Variance Application A326/97

Shell Canada Limited, 2801 Midland Avenue

Block B, Registered Plan M-1278

Agincourt North Community - Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

R. Wayne Burns, on behalf of Shell Canada Limited, has appealed the March 25, 1998 decision of the Committee of Adjustment to refuse the Minor Variance application to permit a convenience retail store in conjunction with an existing Shell service station, whereas a site specific exception in the Zoning By-law restricts the Neighbourhood Commercial (NC) zoning of the site to Automobile Service Station Uses only. There is a general consensus of opposition to the proposal by area residents with over 140 letters of opposition submitted to the City. As the proposed minor variance does not maintain the intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, and is a matter more appropriately to be considered by Council as a Zoning By-law Amendment, I am recommending that the City Solicitor attend the Board in support of the Committee's decision. No hearing date has yet to be scheduled by the Ontario Municipal Board.

Contact Names:

(1)Euken Lui, Planner(2)Joe Nanos, Acting Senior Planner

(416) 396-7015(416) 396-7037

(416) 396-4265 Fax Number(416) 396-4265 Fax Number

lui@city.scarborough.on.cananos@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Encroachment Agreement - Parking Lot and Wooden Fence

Adjacent to 395 McCowan Road to Extend onto McCowan Road

Road Allowance - Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 16, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

Purpose:

The parking area at 395 McCowan Road, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, encroaches onto the McCowan Road road allowance by approximately five feet, and a chain link fence encroaches about nine feet. The owners have requested an encroachment agreement to permit the fence and pavement to remain.

Funding:

If approved, the standard encroachment fee of $350.00 will be deposited into Account Number71290, the General Development Reserve Fund.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the City permit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, owners of 395 McCowan Road, to replace the fence and pavement at their present locations, encroaching approximately nine feet onto the McCowan Road road allowance, subject to:

(a) entering into a encroachment agreement with the City;

(b)payment of the administration fee of $350.00 and registration cost of $50.00;

(c)provision of proof of insurance satisfactory to the City's Manager of Risk and Insurance;

(d)maintenance of the encroachment in good condition; and

(2)appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

In 1960, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints conveyed a ten foot road widening on the east side of McCowan Road, north of Eglinton Avenue, to the then Township of Scarborough. McCowan Road dead-ends a short distance to the north. At the time of the conveyance, it was considered likely that McCowan Road would eventually be continued farther north. Plans for such an extension were later deleted from the Official Plan, and McCowan Road is today a local road only, and the widening appears not to be needed.

In 1970, the church redesigned its parking lot, and extended the paved area approximately five feet onto the road widening. They also extended their sideline fence approximately nine feet onto the road allowance. They have occupied the City property for the past 27 years. The encroachment occupies approximately 375 square feet of the road allowance.

The Church has requested an encroachment agreement to permit the parking area and new fence to be rebuilt at their existing locations.

The zoning of the property is "Church" with Performance Standards permitting up to 50 percent coverage. The Official Plan designation is Church Uses.

The policy of the former City of Scarborough regarding encroachments considers this to be an area encroachment, and requires payment of a one-time fee of $350.00, plus an annual fee of $0.40 per square foot of area encroached, with a minimum payment of $250.00. Given the size of the area encroached, the minimum annual payment would apply.

Comments:

The usual City Departments and outside agencies have been contacted, and no objections to the proposed encroachment agreement have been received. From an operational perspective, therefore, the encroachment may be tolerated.

Conclusion:

Approval of the encroachment agreement is recommended.

Contact Name:

R. Mayr, AACI, Director of Real Estate, Telephone (416) 396-4930, Fax (416) 396-4241

mayr@city.scarborough.on.ca (scc98032.wpd)

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97060

Murray Pearson on behalf of Anne Lozinsky

30 Scarboro Avenue Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on thefinding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated March17,1998, from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommends that the report of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, be adopted.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on May6,1998, 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 (March 17, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

The application proposes changes to the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law in order to provide for the development of four single family dwellings on a proposed extension of Devonridge Crescent, and one lot with frontage on Scarboro Avenue. The specific changes to the Zoning

By-law are outlined in the recommendations of the report and apply to the land shown on Figures 1 and 2.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Council:

(A)amend the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law Number 10827, as amended, with respect to Parts of Lots 19 and 20, Registered Plan 2098, for the lands proposed to have frontages on the Devonridge Crescent extension, by deleting the existing performance standards and adding the following performance standards:

(1)maximum one single-family dwelling per parcel having a minimum of

14 metres (46 feet) frontage on a public street and minimum lot area of

435 square metres (4,680 square feet);

(2)minimum street yard building setback 6 metres (20 feet);

(3)minimum side yard building setback 0.9 metres (3 feet);

(4)maximum floor area per dwelling unit 62 percent of the lot area;

(5)a garage to be erected with each dwelling unit;

(6)chimneys, pilasters, projecting columns, balconies, unenclosed porches and canopies shall not project into any required side yard of 1 metre (3 feet) or less; and

(B)amend the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law Number 10827, as amended, with respect to Parts of Lots 19 and 20, Registered Plan 2098, for the proposed lot with frontage on Scarboro Avenue, by deleting the existing performance standards except for front and side yard building setbacks, and adding the following performance standards:

(1)maximum one single-family dwelling per parcel having a minimum of 14 metres (46feet) frontage on a public street and a minimum lot area of 580 square metres (6,240 square feet);

(2)minimum rear yard building setback is 11 metres (36 feet); and

(C)authorize any unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes as may be required to the said By-law to properly carry out the intent of these recommendations.

Background:

Scarborough Community Council, on February 18, 1998, considered a Preliminary Evaluation Report on the application and directed the Planning and Buildings Department to target a Public Meeting to consider this application in the second quarter of 1998 and, to exclude Part 6 from the rezoning as shown on Figure 2.

The proposal complies with the Low Density Residential designation and Numbered Policy 5 oftheHighland Creek Community Secondary Plan (Amendment Number 988 pending Ministerial approval) which allows only single-family dwellings on minimum 420 square metres (4,521squarefeet) lot areas along Devonridge Crescent and minimum 450 square metres (4,840square feet) lot areas along Scarboro Avenue. The property is zoned "Single-Family Residential Zone" in the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law which permits single-family dwellings on lots having minimum 15 metre (50 feet) frontages and a minimum lot areas of 696square metres (7,500 square feet).

The existing lots along Devonridge Crescent were created through plans of subdivision and consents and have frontages ranging between 9.5 metres (31 feet) to 17.5 metres (57 feet) and lot areas ranging between 427 square metres (4,596 square feet) to 559 square metres (6,017 square feet). Figure 3 illustrates the existing development along Devonridge Crescent.

Consent application B87/97 to create the proposed lots, road extension and a part lot for future development has been submitted in conjunction with the rezoning and will be dealt with subsequent to Council's decision on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application.

Comments:

The subject property has an existing frontage of 14 metres (46 feet) on Scarboro Avenue. The reduced lot frontage was recognized by a 1967 minor variance which included the two properties immediately to the south. The properties to the south were created in 1967 from a landholding which included the subject property. A single-family dwelling currently exists on the property and will be retained.

The proposed Scarboro Avenue lot will have an area of 589 square metres (6,340 square feet). To date, other lots along Scarboro Avenue which have facilitated development along Devonridge Crescent have lot areas either conforming to the Zoning By-law or have had a minor variance to recognize a reduced lot area.

The rear yard building setback proposed for the existing dwelling is approximately 11.5 metres (38feet) which is less than the 12.6 metres (41.5 feet) required by the Zoning By-law. To ensure that a non-conforming setback is not created, the proposed rear yard setback has also been incorporated into the rezoning. Other development standards which are not applicable to this lot such as corner lot setbacks, setbacks from streets other than Scarboro Avenue and minimum ground floor area are proposed to be deleted.

Part 6, shown on Figure 2, has been excluded from the rezoning as the lot area is substantially deficient compared to existing lots along Devonridge Crescent. Part 6 will be rezoned once additional land to the west is acquired in order to provide for two lots with similar lot frontages and areas to existing lots along Devonridge Crescent. In so doing, the orderly development of the land is maintained.

The application was circulated to various technical review agencies. No objections were raised. Agency requirements such as servicing agreements, road dedication, and stormwater management will be addressed through conditions of the consent.

Conclusions:

The proposed lots will be consistent with the existing lots in the area in terms of frontages and lot areas and will provide for development that is compatible to the existing neighbourhood. The proposal provides for land use intensification to increase the low density housing supply within the Highland Creek Community and continues the established redevelopment pattern in the area. The application facilitates the completion of Devonridge Crescent.

Contact Name:

Sylvia Mullaste, Planner

Phone: (416) 396-4265; Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

Mr. Murray Pearson appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter, on behalf of the applicant, and expressed support for the recommendations contained therein.

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97035

Lephuong and Themich Luong, 16 Ormerod Street

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on thefinding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated March6,1998, from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommends that the report of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, be adopted.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on May6,1998, 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 (March 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

The application proposes changes to the Malvern Community and Agricultural Holding Zoning

By-laws in order to permit the construction of a semi-detached dwelling. Specific changes to the Zoning By-laws are outlined in the recommendations of this report and apply to the land shown on Figures 1 and 2.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Council:

(A)amend the Agricultural Holding Zoning By-law Number 10217, as amended, with respect to Lot 7, Registered Plan 217, by deleting the subject property;

(B)amend the Malvern Community Zoning By-law Number 14402, as amended, with respect to Lot 7, Registered Plan 217, by adding the subject property and zoning it "Semi-Detached Residential (SD)" with the following performance standards:

(1)maximum one dwelling unit per parcel having a minimum of 7.5 metres (25 feet) frontage on a public street and minimum lot area of 340 square metres (3,660squarefeet);

(2)minimum street yard building setback 6 metres (20 feet);

(3)minimum side yard building setback 1 metre (3 feet) on one side only; chimneys, pilasters, projecting columns, balconies, unenclosed porches and canopies not to project into a required side yard;

(4)ground floor area of all buildings not to exceed 50 percent of the lot area;

(5)a garage to be erected with each dwelling unit; and

(C)authorize any unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes as may be required to the said By-laws to properly carry out the intent of these recommendations.

Background:

Scarborough Council's summer process for Preliminary Evaluation Reports was used to process the application which involved circulating the application to all members of the former Scarborough Council. The former Ward Councillor raised concern with the historical value of the existing dwelling. No comments were received from the other Councillors.

Consent application B40/97 to create the two lots has been submitted in conjunction with the rezoning and will be dealt with subsequent to Council's decision on the rezoning application.

The proposal complies with the Medium Density Residential designation which allows a variety of dwelling unit types including townhouses, low-rise apartments and other such projects to a maximum height of four storeys, as well as single and semi-detached dwelling unit forms. The property is zoned "Residential Uses" in the Agricultural Holding Zoning By-law which permits single-family dwellings on lots having minimum 30 metre (100 feet) frontages and a minimum lot depth of 91 metres (300 feet).

The existing lots in the area have been created either by consent or plan of subdivision and contain single and semi-detached dwellings and townhouses. Existing lots have frontages ranging between 6 metres (20 feet) to 8.5 metres (28 feet) and lot areas ranging between approximately

196 square metres (2,110 square feet) to 388 square metres (4,180 square feet). Apartment buildings and vacant land exist on the south side of Ormerod Street. A one-storey dwelling and detached garage currently exists on the property and will be demolished.

Comments:

The application was circulated to various technical review agencies. No objections were raised, although a number of conditions will be imposed as conditions of the consent approval in order to ensure the proper and orderly development of the land. Conditions would include matters such as servicing agreements and a 1.19 metres (4 feet) road widening. The proposed lot frontage and area have been adjusted to recognize the required road widening.

The application was circulated to The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) who identified the existing dwelling as a century home within the former village of Malvern. LACAC however did not recommend the designation of the dwelling under The Ontario Heritage Act. LACAC did express interest to photograph and document the dwelling prior to its demolition. An appropriate condition of the consent can address this issue.

Conclusions:

The proposed lots will be consistent with the existing lots in the area in terms of frontages and lot areas and will provide for development that is compatible with the existing neighbourhood. The proposal provides for land use intensification to increase the low density housing supply within the Malvern Community and continues the established intensification pattern in the area.

Contact Name:

Sylvia Mullaste, Planner

Phone: (416) 396-4265

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

Mr. Themich Luong appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and expressed support for the recommendations contained therein.

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97009

Lucky and Tina Hionides, 60 Maybourne Avenue

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on thefinding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated March2,1998, from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommends that the report of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, be adopted.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on May6,1998, 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 (March 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

This report presents recommendations to amend the Clairlea Community Zoning By-law with respect to a request to permit two single-family residential lots with minimum frontages of

7.5 metres (25 feet) and minimum lot areas of 242 square metres (2,600 square feet) on the applicant's property. Relief is also requested for building coverage and side yard setbacks for the proposed parcel to be created, as well as building coverage and parking space and driveway width for the parcel containing the existing dwelling at 60 Maybourne Avenue.

A consent application (B13/97) has also been submitted requesting permission to create one new lot.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Council amend the Clairlea Community Zoning By-law, as amended, with respect to 60 Maybourne Avenue, Lot 221, Registered Plan 1859, as follows:

(A)Zoning By-law Amendment:

(1)Permitted Density:

one Single-Family dwelling per parcel having a minimum frontage of 7.5 metres

(25 feet) on a public street and a minimum lot area of 240 square metres (2,600square feet);

(2)maximum building ground floor coverage of 40 percent of the lot area;

(3)minimum 0.9 metres (3 feet) side yard setback on the one side and 0.3 metres

(1 foot) on the other side;

(4)minimum 6 metres (20 feet) front yard setback;

(5)additional Performance Standards for the existing dwelling on the lot to be retained, 60 Maybourne Avenue:

5.1minimum driveway width and parking space width 2.45 metres (8 feet);

(6)all other zoning provisions applying to the property would continue to apply; and

(B)that Council authorize any unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required to give effect to this resolution.

Background:

(1)The land is designated Low Density Residential in the Official Plan. The Official Plan provides for a maximum net residential density of 41 units per hectare (17 units per acre) in the area bounded by Victoria Park Avenue, St. Clair Avenue, Pharmacy Avenue and Dentonia Park in Clairlea Community.

(2)The Zoning By-law currently permits one single-family dwelling per parcel with a minimumfrontage of 12 metres (40 feet) and minimum lot area of 371 square metres (4000squarefeet). Maximum building coverage is 33 percent of the area of the lot. Front yard setback is 4.5 metres (15 feet). The minimum side yard setback is 900 millimetres (3feet) from each side, the minimum driveway width is 2.5 metres (8.2 feet), and the minimum parking space width is 2.7 metres (8.9 feet).

(3)The applicant proposes to build a new single-family dwelling on the new lot to be created on the south part of the property. The existing dwelling, 60 Maybourne Avenue, situated on the north part of the property, will remain as originally constructed. This house was built many years ago and predates the By-law requirements with respect to front yard setback, with the house situated only 2.5 metres (8.3 feet) from the street line, and the side yard being 0.16 metres (0.5 feet) from the north property line. The proposal would also create a 2.45 metres (8 feet) wide driveway and parking space for the existing dwelling, which is narrower than required by the By-law.

(4)On April 29, 1997, the former Scarborough Council, in considering the Preliminary Evaluation Report for this rezoning application, directed Planning staff to process the application in a normal manner, with the public meeting targeted for September 1997. We were also directed to host a Community Information Meeting.

The applicant indicated in July 1997, that he would not be available for a public meeting in September 1997. Consequently, the Public Meeting was postponed to April 1998.

(5)A Community Information Meeting was held on May 28, 1997. Approximately 55 notices were sent out and 20 people attended the meeting, including the local Councillor. Comments and concerns raised at the meeting can be summarised as follows:

-the applicant does not live in the existing dwelling and he is an absentee landlord;

-two mature trees were recently cut to make room for the new house;

-garbage has been accumulating on the applicant's site since the trees were cut and the side walk in front of the property is not cleaned of snow and ice in the winter;

-the existing house should be demolished and one large house should be built on the site;

-newer houses in the area may improve the neighbourhood whose appearance is deteriorating;

-parking for the new house may cause a problem, because the proposed smaller frontages would not allow enough space for street parking and cars parked on the street will interfere with neighbours' driveways;

-the new house will be too close to the existing dwelling to the south, limiting light and air circulation, interfering with the current occupant's view and may cause fire-safety concerns because of the small side yards;

-maintain stability of existing neighbourhoods as provided for in the Official Plan;

-changes to the Zoning By-law to increase density are not desirable; and

-road surfaces on Maybourne Avenue are deteriorating in the vicinity of sewer works carried out two years ago.

Following the community information meeting, the applicant responded to Planning staff on the above issues as follows:

-all the tree cuttings and other garbage have been removed from the site;

-although the By-law requires a minimum 4.5 metres front yard setback, he has shifted the proposed new building beyond the minimum requirement, to provide a 6 metre (20 feet) setback to fully accommodate additional parking on the driveway in front of the garage, in order to address the neighbour's concerns and alleviate potential street parking problems (Figure 2);

-the proposed new residential building has been shifted from the south property line, to provide the full 900 millimetres (3 feet) side yard requirement of the By-law, to increase the space between the existing house at 58 Maybourne Avenue and the proposed new dwelling, to better address the neighbour's concerns about light and air circulation and fire safety;

-to build one very large house referred to in the meeting as a monster home on the 15 metres (50 feet) lot would not be in keeping with the character of the area, which contains a variety of small one-storey bangalows and two-storey dwellings.

Comments:

(1)The application was circulated to technical agencies and departments for their comments. There were no comments or objections raised to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment by the reporting agencies. Notice of receipt of the Consent Application has also been provided to all assessed persons within 60 metres (200 feet) of the subject property.

(2)Providing for two 7.5 metres (25 feet) lots on this site, would not affect the stability of the neighbourhood which contains a variety of lot frontages ranging from 7.5 metres to 15 metres (25 feet to 50 feet). Providing for smaller lot frontages would also be in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan for the area, which was changed in 1995 to provide consistency for residential densities in this community similar to what applies in other communities. Furthermore, there are several 7.5 metres (25 feet) lots existing on Maybourne Avenue

(27, 52, 69, 95 and 100 Maybourne Avenue) and these have not caused any adverse impacts to the neighbourhood.

(3)Planning staff have visited the site and confirm that garbage and tree cuttings have been removed. We also investigated the concern raised regarding deterioration of the road surface and identified one example of a manhole in front of 160 Maybourne Avenue, immediately south of St. Clair Avenue, which needed repair and the matter has since been rectified. This manhole is situated about 1000 metres north of the applicant's property. Several other manholes on the street have been patched with asphalt as part of ongoing road maintenance.

(4)Staff have also investigated with the former Scarborough Public Utilities Commission the water quality issue raised by residents. We have been advised that remedial work to add a cement lining to the water main to alleviate the problems of rust particulate from iron pipes was undertaken in the summer of 1997.

(5)The front yard and side yard setbacks of the existing dwelling, 60 Maybourne Avenue, are legal non-conforming. It is not advisable to recognize these setbacks in the By-law now, because they are significantly less than what the By-law presently requires in this area. Also, if a new dwelling were to replace the existing one in the future, it would be better if it met the more stringent setback requirements.

(6)The applicant requests that the driveway width for the existing dwelling be allowed to be 2.45 metres (8 feet), which is the space between the south-east corner of the house and the proposed property line. The driveway would be 0.05 metres (less than 2 inches) narrower at this point than the By-law requires. However, as indicated in the survey, the house was built at a slight angle and the driveway widens sufficiently beyond the south-east corner to accommodate the full driveway width. Parking a vehicle behind the face of the building can still be achieved, although the parking space width may be slightly narrower than the By-law requires. Also, the proposed new dwelling to the south would be set back 6 metres (20 feet) from the street line, adequately providing for vehicle movements from the street to the parking space.

(7)The proposed 40 percent building coverage is considered appropriate for the development of this property and is consistent with other recent rezonings in the area for similar size lots. Rear yard space in excess of 7.5 metres will be provided in both instances, adequately providing for the required private open space for the enjoyment of the residents.

Conclusions:

The proposed rezoning maintains the intent of the Official Plan which encourages this type of intensification, and is consistent with zoning approvals by the former Scarborough Council for similar applications along Victoria Park Avenue in the vicinity of the subject site. Lots in the area range in size from 7.5 metres (25 feet) to 15 metres (50 feet) in frontage and feature similar lot depths and lot areas. The subject application will facilitate the construction of one new home, thereby contributing to the continued viability of this area by replacing outdated housing stock with new housing and bringing new homeowners and investment into the area. The new occupants will also make use of existing infrastructure and community services and facilities already available in this area.

Contact Name:

Aristotle Christou, Senior Planner

(416) 396-5228

(416) 396-4265 Fax No.

christou@city.scarborough.on.ca

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

-Mr. Lucky Hionides, expressing support for the recommendations contained therein;

-Mr. Michael Skeete, expressing opposition to the recommendations, on his own behalf and those of his neighbours; and

-Mr. Kevin Flexhaug, expressing opposition.

The Community Council reports having received:

-a communication (undated) from A. Mangano, expressing opposition; and

-a 28-signature petition expressing support;

both of which were provided to all Members of Scarborough Community Council in the Agenda for the meeting of May 6, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

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1998 Membership in the Ontario Traffic Conference

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

(1)Councillors Lorenzo Berardinetti and Doug Mahood be appointed as the representatives of The Scarborough Community Council on the Ontario Traffic Conference; and

(2)the Administrative Assistant of the Ontario Traffic Conference be advised accordingly.

The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having had before it a Committee Transmittal (April 21, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that The Urban Environment and Development Committee, on April 20, 1998, concurred with Recommendation No.(2), embodied in the report dated March 31, 1998, from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, regarding 1998 Membership in the Ontario Traffic Conference, viz:

"(2)this report be referred to each Community Council for the selection of up to two representatives each for the Ontario Traffic Conference, and that the selections be reported to the Administrative Assistant of the Ontario Traffic Conference."

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"BIRCH CLIFF 2000"

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following:

(April 21, 1998) from Councillor Gerry Altobello:

WHEREAS "Birch Cliff 2000" is an effort of the Birch Cliff Community Association dedicated to the urban renewal of Birch Cliff Village, being that section of Kingston Road east of Warden Avenue and west of Manderley Drive; and

WHEREAS "Birch Cliff 2000" is a response to the concern for the negative image and lack of performance of the commercial component of the Birch Cliff Village Community area; and

WHEREAS Birch Cliff Community Association aspires to effect change to this area by promoting changes to the City's Official Plan to permit redevelopment of a higher density mixed use alternative; and

WHEREAS Birch Cliff Community Association, after considering a plan of action, has approached the Ward Councillors and staff of the Planning and Buildings Department with a request for assistance to effect the said changes to the Official Plan to allow such redevelopment; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Scarborough Community Council request City Council to direct the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, to initiate an Official Plan Amendment for the Birch Cliff Village Community area; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, be requested to initiate appropriate Official Plan designations for the area and further facilitate the effort through a group of residents and business owners and the "Birch Cliff 2000" team to develop the appropriate Official Plan designation to facilitate redevelopment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, be requested to report, in the last quarter of 1998, an appropriate recommendation in respect to the effort of "Birch Cliff 2000" and new Official Plan policies for the Birch Cliff Village Community area.

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

-Ms. Barb Beecroft, Chair, "Birch Cliff 2000";

-Mr. Gary Mueller, Member, "Birch Cliff 2000"; and

-Mr. Frank Clayton, Economist and Market Analyst.

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Procedures for Exemptions for Festivals

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following:

(April 1, 1998) from Councillor Mike Tzekas:

WHEREAS festivals are held throughout the new City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the Council of the former City of Scarborough had a policy and procedure to balance the needs of festival organizers and the impact on adjoining neighbourhoods; and

WHEREAS it would be beneficial that festivals and those neighbourhoods that adjoin festival sites be dealt with equitably throughout the City;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Scarborough Community Council recommend that Council request the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to review and report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee recommending the appropriate procedures for the consideration of a city-wide exemption for festivals.

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Other Items Considered by The Community Council

(City Council on May 13 and 14, received this Clause, for information.)

(a)The Guild Renaissance Group

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)received a presentation from The Guild Renaissance Group and copies of the Group's document, entitled: "The Renaissance of The Guild of All Arts"; and

(b)indicated support for the initiatives of The Guild Renaissance Group and the position taken by The Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee with respect to the preservation of the Guild Inn buildings; and

(c)directed that The Guild Renaissance Group be requested to consider:

(i)requesting representation in the Group from the two School Boards; and

(ii)investigating becoming a member organization of Toronto Tourism.

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

-Mr. Lin Whitman, Chairman, The Guild Renaissance Group;

-Mr. Fred Bate, Member;

-Ms. Karin Eaton, Member and Executive Director, Scarborough Arts Council; and

-Ms. Alice Walter, Member.

(b)Request for Fence By-law Exemption Mary Graham and Steve Duriancik, 109 Phyllis Avenue Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report for consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on May 27, 1998:

(April 7, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council approve the subject application to permit a 3.81 metre (12.5 feet) section of fence to remain at a height of 3.0 metres (10feet) whereas By-law No. 24945, as amended, permits a maximum height of 2.0 metres (6.8 feet).

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

-Ms. Mary Graham;

-Mr. Ray Maciel; and

-Mr. Steve Duriancik.

(c)Request for Fence By-law Exemption Panos and Helen Kalogiannides, 4 Kelvinway Drive Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council approve the subject application to permit the erection of a 5 metre section of fence along the westerly property line located in the street yard at a height of 1.9 metres (6.5 feet), utilizing see-through netting material.

(d)Preliminary Evaluation Report SP98002/SZ98001/ST98002-ST98004 Ontario Hydro/Graywood Investments Limited Ontario Hydro Corridor between Warden Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue/Highway 401 to McNicoll Avenue Wards 14 and 17 - Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough Agincourt

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)deferred the following reports (April 22, 1998 and March 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, for consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on May 27, 1998, at 4:00 p.m.;

(b)directed that the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to attend at that time and report with respect to the best possible team to deal with the subject application, including the kinds of expert witnesses that will be required; and

(c)received, in camera, the briefing by the Senior Counsel, Scarborough:

(April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough,

responding to Community Council's direction, at its meeting held on April 1, 1998, and recommending that this report be received for information; and

(March 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1)staff process the applications in the normal manner and convene community information meetings in consultation with the Ward Councillors;

(2)the applicant be required to submit transportation, servicing reports and an environmental and ecological survey of the corridor; and

(3)staff submit a further report not later than the June 24, 1998, meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on the results of the above reviews and consultations.

Verbal briefing by the Solicitor, as requested by Scarborough Community Council at its previous meeting, with respect to the outcome of the Pre-hearing Conference held on May 1, 1998.

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

-Mr. Phillip Egginton, President, Bridlewood Community Association; and

-Mr. Wayne Hall, representing North Bridlewood Community Association.

(e)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98006

Acfflex Realty Inc., 1891 Eglinton Avenue East

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the third quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1)the applicant submitting a Traffic Impact Study in support of the proposed rezoning, or the Recommendation Report prepared by staff to recommend implementing a Holding Provision (H) in conjunction with any commercial zoning for this property;

(2)the new owner of the property submitting a concept site plan in support of the proposed rezoning, identifying in particular the details of the proposed food store and vehicular access arrangements;

(3)staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, conducting a Community Information Meeting to discuss the proposal with residents in the abutting Clairlea Community; and

(4)staff providing notice for this Meeting to all owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property, to all attendees of the Community Information Meeting and to all parties receiving notice of the Municipal Board proceedings regarding the Golden Mile Land Use Review.

(f)Preliminary Evaluation Reports

Zoning By-law Amendment Applications SZ98009, SZ98010, SZ98015

Mondeo Developments Inc., Mondeo Phase II, 740 Ellesmere Road

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that staff process these applications expeditiously, yet separately, to address the various issues raised by each application, as follows:

SZ98009:

(1)that Scarborough Community Council target a Public Meeting following the summer recess to consider this component of the overall development, subject to:

1.1.staff convening a community information meeting to present the development proposal for a seniors residence to the community. Notice of the meeting to be provided to all property owners within 120 metres (400feet) of the Mondeo development;

1.2.staff negotiating with the owner to achieve an appropriate height and massing, respecting the adjacent low density residential dwelling being proposed, roof-top design , as well as the urban design objectives of the City of Toronto; and

1.3.a Traffic Impact Study to demonstrate how the proposed development can be accommodated within existing traffic constraints.

SZ98010:

(2)that staff process this application in the normal manner and report back with a status report, subject to:

2.1.the overall height and massing being reduced and redesigned to create a more appropriate built form along this section of Ellesmere Road;

2.2.a Traffic Impact Study to identify necessary transportation improvements to support the proposed development, and a strategy to secure the necessary transportation improvements; and

2.3consideration being given to application of a Holding Provision (H) in the Zoning By-law as a mechanism to ensure the provision of necessary transportation improvements.

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(3)that Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application prior to the summer recess, subject to:

3.1.staff negotiating with the applicant to ensure the highest quality of design for the Single- and Two-Family dwellings.

(g)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Official Plan Amendment Application SP98008

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98013

Kopas Management & Development Inc., 565 Kennedy Road

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications before the summer recess.

(h)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Official Plan Amendment Application SP98007

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98008

1600 Pacific Place et al, 4200 Kingston Road

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications, targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1)the applicant submitting a formal Site Plan Control application for the proposed development which addresses the concerns raised in this report;

(2)staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, conducting a Community Information Meeting in mid-June to discuss the proposal with the surrounding community;

(3)staff providing notice for the Public Meeting to all owners within 120 metres (400feet) of the property and to all attendees of the Community Information Meeting; and

(4)staff being directed to investigate the possibility of consolidating the subject property with the immediate property to the east and incorporating this abutting property into the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments.

(i)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97054

Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision T97016

Larry Dekkema on behalf of Zaph Avenue Holdings Limited

Zaph Avenue - Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting, targeted late in the second quarter of 1998, subject to the applicant submitting an Environmental Impact Study to assess the potential impact the development may have on the stream corridor and Category 1 lands.

(j)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98003

Bozian Holdings Inc. (Brimell Toyota), 5060 Sheppard Avenue East

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1)the applicant submitting more details on the proposed uses;

(2)the applicant submitting a Traffic Impact Study addressing:

(a)the impact this application would have on traffic along Sheppard Avenue and at its intersection with Markham Road;

(b)the community concerns regarding potential traffic infiltration into the residential neighbourhood located across Sheppard Avenue to the south of the proposed development; and

(3)staff convening a Community Information Meeting to be scheduled upon submission of the foregoing recommendations (1) and (2); notice of this meeting to be provided within 120metres (400 feet) of the subject property and to the Whitehaven Community Association.

(k)Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards

and Procedures for Processing Consent Applications

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)received the following report:

(April 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the Consent Decisions granted by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and recommending that this report be received for information; and

(b)approved the following report:

(May 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that the Scarborough Community Council endorse the proposals set forth in this report with respect to the Procedures for Processing Consent Applications.

(l)Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the status of current appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board and recommending that this report be received for information.

(m)Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(April 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the Site Plan Control Approvals granted by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(n)New Applications Received - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the New Applications received during the four-week period ending April 17, 1998, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(o)Property Acquisition for Parkland - Canada Lands Company

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)received referral from the Budget Committee meeting held on April 3, 1998, advising that the Corporate Services Committee on March 30, 1998, recommended the adoption of the following report;

(b)concurred in the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee; and

(c)directed that the Budget Committee be advised accordingly:

(February 12, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, recommending that:

(1)the City purchase the lands shown on the attached sketch being Part Lot 28, Concession B, City of Scarborough, at the price of $332,375, based upon an area of 1.076 ha, with the final price to be adjusted upon completion of a survey plan, and the purchase to be conditional upon the soil conditions being found satisfactory;

(2)the City enter into a license agreement with Praxair Limited, permitting the existing pipeline crossing the property to remain for a period of ten years; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(p)Acquisition of Former Landfill Site owned by The Ministry of Transportation

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)received referral from the Budget Committee meeting held on April 3, 1998, advising that the Corporate Services Committee on March 30, 1998, recommended the adoption of the following report;

(b)concurred with the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee; and

(c)directed that the Budget Committee be advised accordingly:

(February 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, recommending that:

(1)the City purchase the lands shown on the attached sketch, being part of Lot 12, Registrar's Compiled Plan 10303 at the price of $120,605, based upon a land area of 4.89 hectares (12.08 acres) with the final price to be adjusted upon completion of a survey plan; and

(2)appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(q)Scarborough L.A.C.A.C. and Historical Museums Board

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)received a presentation by Mr.Richard Schofield on behalf of the Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and the Scarborough Historical Museums Board;

(b)approved his request that the Scarborough Community Council support, in principle, the following recommendations; and

(c)directed that The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team be advised accordingly:

"(1)the need to continue volunteer local citizen participation at the local community level;

(2)the continuation of a Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) to make recommendations to a central "preservation" body on matters relating to Sections IV and V of TheOntario Heritage Act (as required by the Act) and to liaise with the Scarborough Community Council on matters relating to the study, preservation and promotion of the local community's built and natural heritage;

(3)the establishment of a separate Toronto committee to deal with the issues of Heritage Preservation (LACAC) and a separate Toronto committee to deal with the issues of Museum Management; and that these two separate bodies report through the Culture Office to Council;

(4)the preparation of a By-law and/or Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Toronto Museums Committee, concerning the future management of Museums in the new City of Toronto; and

(5)the employment by the City of all staff of Toronto Museums, under the management of the City of Toronto and the Toronto Museums Committee, as well as staff of the Culture Office in Toronto."

(r)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Official Plan Amendment Application SP98009

Ontario Hydro - Lands South of Highway 401

Wards 14 and 15 - Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough City Centre

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report for consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at 4:00p.m. (in conjunction with Item (d) above):

(April 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council defer consideration of this application until applications for rezoning and draft plan of subdivision, site plan approval or condominium, together with supporting transportation and servicing reports as well as an environmental and ecological survey of the corridor, are submitted to enable staff to thoroughly assess the impact of the proposed Official Plan Amendment.

(s)Site Plan Control Application S97109

Monarch Construction Limited

South-east Corner of Finch Avenue and McCowan Road

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to adding the following condition:

"That the recreation space provided for in the Site Plan Agreement be 3 square metres per dwelling unit or 15,178 square feet.":

(April 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Scarborough Community Council support for final approval the proposed development as shown on the drawings titled "Site Plan" Figure 2, dated April30,1998, "Elevation Plan - Phases 3 and 4" Figure 4, dated April 28, 1998, "Elevation Plan - Phase 3" Figure 5, dated April 28, 1998, save and except for the cooling tower which must be integrated into the rooftop screening and "Elevation Plan - Recreation Centre" Figure 6, dated April 28, 1998, for a period of three years from the date of issuance of the approval, conditional upon:

(1)the owner and the City entering into, and registering on title, the City's standard Site Plan Control Agreement incorporating the following specific conditions:

(a)all refuse storage is to be contained within the buildings;

(b)site lighting is to be constructed such that the angle of illumination does not extend onto the adjacent lands or public streets;

(c)all mechanical and other equipment located on the roof must be screened or integrated into the profile of the buildings to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, and any changes to the roofline as denoted on the drawings shall constitute a change to the site plan, which must have prior written approval of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings;

(d)detailed building elevation plans and landscaping plans are to be submitted for the approval of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings for the 12 storey apartment building fronting onto McCowan Road (Phase 4) and the freestanding townhouses fronting onto Sandhurst Circle and Finch Avenue (Phases 5a and 5b) and shall be registered on title by an amending site plan control agreement;

(e)all work required by this agreement is to be completed within three years from the date the agreement is registered on title; and

(2)prior to the final approval of the plans by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, the development must conform to the Zoning By-law.

(t)Nomination of Two Representatives of The Scarborough Community Council

to the 1998 Florina Festival Committee

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)appointed Councillors FrankFaubert and Mike Tzekas as its representatives on the 1998 Florina Festival Committee; and

(b)directed that the Festival organizers be so advised.

(u)Briefing by the Chief Administrative Officer

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received an in camera briefing by the Chief Administrative Officer responding to a request from the Community Council Chair.

(v)Briefing on Current Value Assessment

The Scarborough Community Council reports having set a time of 7:30 p.m. at its next meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 1998, to consider the matter of Current Value Assessment, and directed that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to attend and providing a briefing on this issue.

(w)The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)held a public meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 1998, to obtain public input on the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils;

(b)directed that The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team be so advised, and the written submissions received as a result of this meeting be forwarded to The Special Committee for consideration.

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

-Ms. Doreen Lalor;

-Mr. Andrew Schulz;

-Dr. Bob Frankford;

-Mr. Sandy Grigg, President, Cliffcrest Community Association;

-Ms. Helen Jensen, Ward 13 resident;

-Ms. Marike Nepaszing, Ward 17 resident.

In addition to the foregoing, written submissions were received from the following persons:

-Mr. Alan Carter; and

-Mr. Bob Gazey.

Respectfully submitted,

LORENZO BERARDINETTI,

Chair

Toronto, May 6 and 7, 1998.

(Report No. 4 of The Scarborough Community Council was adopted, as amended, by City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998.)