TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on October 1 and 2, 1998

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 8

1Controlling Undesirable Traffic on Faulkland Road Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

2Parking on Island Road Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

3Parking and Traffic Concerns on Fundy Bay Boulevard by David Lewis Public School andSt. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

41998 New Sidewalk Construction Program All Scarborough Wards

51998 Bus Passenger Shelter Installation Program All Scarborough Wards

6Draft Plan of Condominium Application SC98023Mondeo Developments Inc., 740 Ellesmere RoadDorset Park CommunityWard 14 - Scarborough Wexford

7Draft Plan of Condominium Application SC98021Bargreene II Limited, 120 Midwest Road Dorset Park Employment District Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

8Ontario Municipal Board DecisionThe Morningside Heights Landowners' Group Appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 974 Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

9Part Lot Control Exemption Application PL98006 Meadowsweet Homes Inc., Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue Clairlea Community Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

10Minor Variance Appeal - A290/97Restoration Tabernacle, 3543 Danforth Avenue Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

11Minor Variance Appeal - A311/97 Narinderpal and Harbans Bhattal, 573 Meadowvale Road Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

12Minor Variance Appeal - SA105/98 Winnie Kit Han Shen, 50 Nashdene Road, Unit 105 Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

13Request for Variance from the Sign By-law Dayton Self-Storage (401 Conlins Road Inc.) East Side Conlins Road Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

14Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98007 Trustees of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church 3817 Lawrence Avenue East, Woburn Community Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

15Official Plan Amendment Application P95014 Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z95020 Scarborough Automotive Centre Limited South Side of Milner Avenue at Auto Mall Drive Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

16Naming of Park in Scarborough to Honour The Late Detective Constable William Hancox

17Historic Plaque for Former Scarborough Municipal Offices Site 2001 Eglinton Avenue East

18Permission to Extend Timeframe for1997/1998 Billboard Sign Permissions and ward 1998/1999 Billboard Sign Tender

19Encroachment Agreement Permitting Parking on Kingston Road - Road Allowance Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

20Naming of Community Room in McGregor Park Recreation Centre Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

21Other Items Considered by The Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 8

OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on September 16, 1998,

submitted by Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on October 1 and 2, 1998

1

Controlling Undesirable Traffic on Faulkland Road

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 1, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

At its meeting of July 22, 1998, Scarborough Community Council referred a report dated July16,1998 from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, back to staff with the request for a further report on means of controlling undesirable traffic on Faulkland Road. The July16, 1998 report was prepared in response to a request from Councillor Altobello and further to a direction from City Council, during its consideration of the proposed TTC bus facility at Comstock Road and Lebovic Avenue, that staff report on the process for closing Faulkland Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

No financial implications have been identified to date.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Transportation Services staff be directed to conduct follow-up traffic counts on Faulkland Road, Leahurst Drive, Comstock Road and Lebovic Avenue in the Fall of 1998, and again later if required, to determine whether a traffic infiltration problem materializes with additional development in the Golden Mile Employment District; and

(2)through the Ward Councillors, Transportation Services staff provide technical assistance in developing a community-driven neighbourhood traffic management plan, which could include among other things:

(a)a traffic monitoring program;

(b)traffic sign restrictions;

(c)one-way street(s); or

(d)traffic calming measures;

all aimed at controlling undesirable traffic on Faulkland Road, as required.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Faulkland Road is a relatively short street extending between Comstock Road and Camrose Crescent, just east of Pharmacy Avenue. The northern portion of the street, between Comstock Road and Leahurst Drive, does not have any residential frontage and can be characterized as providing access for industrial properties in the Golden Mile Employment District. Most of the traffic from the industrial properties along Faulkland Road utilizes Comstock Road to go west towards the traffic signals at Pharmacy Avenue, or east towards the signals at Warden Avenue. In contrast, the southern portion of the street, between Leahurst Drive and Camrose Crescent, is part of the residential community with single family home frontages. Faulkland Road in the southern portion provides access for residences on the street, as well as streets connecting to it (e.g., Camrose Crescent). Locally generated residential traffic can use Leahurst Drive to get out the Pharmacy Avenue (unsignalized), or the northern portion of Faulkland Road to get to Comstock Road, which, as described, has signalized connections with both Pharmacy and Warden Avenues.

At the request of Councillor Altobello, and further to the direction of City Council when it considered the proposed TTC bus garage facility at Comstock Road and Lebovic Avenue, Transportation Services staff prepared a report describing the process which would have to be undertaken to close Faulkland Road in accordance with the Municipal Act. That report was presented for the information of Scarborough Community Council at the July 22, 1998 meeting. Subsequently, Scarborough Community Council referred the report back to staff with a request to report further on means of controlling undesirable traffic on Faulkland Road.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Traffic volumes were measured recently on Faulkland Road and on Leahurst Drive in response to concerns expressed by area residents at a recent community meeting over traffic infiltration from the existing industrial uses on Comstock Road, and more significantly with additional commercial development in the Golden Mile Employment District. Since the following counts were taken at a time when Lebovic Avenue was not yet opened to traffic at Comstock Road, they are representative of traffic conditions before commercial re-development on the former GM van plant lands.

Traffic Volume Counts (Wednesday, June 17, 1998)

Street	Location	24-Hour Traffic Volume
Faulkland Road	South of Comstock Road	1153
	North of Leahurst Drive	622
Leahurst Drive	West of Faulkland Road	771

The foregoing traffic volumes reflect typical daily traffic levels found on urban local residential streets. The volumes on Faulkland Road near Comstock Road are higher than those found near Leahurst Drive because of the traffic entering/exiting the industrial driveways immediately south of Comstock Road.

As requested by Councillor Altobello, Transportation Services staff prepared an information report for the July 22, 1998 Scarborough Community Council meeting which outlined the steps required to permanently close a municipal road to traffic, in this case Faulkland Road. Staff are of the opinion that a permanent road closure would be the most drastic measure to mitigate against traffic infiltration, and would create some negative impacts for residents in the community at the same time. The disadvantages of a permanent road closure can be summarized as follows:

(1)local neighbourhood inconvenience (i.e., no access to Comstock Road traffic signals at Pharmacy Avenue or Warden Avenue, and no direct access to new development on Lebovic Avenue);

(2)potential re-routing of traffic to other streets (e.g., Fairfax Crescent);

(3)routing for garbage, snow and emergency vehicles; and

(4)illegal dumping at dead-end roads.

Alternatively, there are other means of controlling traffic infiltration, if required. These alternatives typically fall under one of the following categories:

(1)traffic signs (e.g., turn restrictions, time of day restrictions);

(2)no entry (i.e., one-way); and

(3)traffic calming.

Transportation Services staff could also initiate a monitoring program which would form the rationale for considering local area traffic management in the vicinity of Faulkland Drive.

Conclusions:

Recent traffic volume surveys conducted on Faulkland Road and Leahurst Drive indicate that the daily traffic flows on these streets currently fall within the typical range found in local residential situations. Notwithstanding the existing condition, the community and ward Councillors are concerned that future redevelopment on lands within the Golden Mile Employment District would increase the potential for neighbourhood traffic infiltration. Short of closing Faulkland Road to traffic permanently, which would include a number of neighbourhood disbenefits as well, undesirable traffic on Faulkland Road could be mitigated by considering other less impactive means such as: traffic sign restrictions, one-way traffic flow or potential traffic calming measures.

Through working with the Ward Councillors, a neighbourhood traffic management plan should include community involvement. It should also be based on information collected through a monitoring program given anticipated changes to the road network and development levels in this area of Scarborough.

Contact Name:

Peter Noehammer

Senior Transportation Engineer, Transportation Services, District 4

Tel:396-5670

Fax:396-5681

e-mail: noehammer@city.scarborough.on.ca

2

Parking on Island Road

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

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

Purpose:

To investigate the need for a parking/stopping restriction on the Island Road cul-de-sac.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $700.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the stopping prohibition signs is available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the stopping restriction identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

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

Council Reference/Background/History:

At the request of Councillor Moeser, Road and Traffic Services staff investigated incidents of vehicles, specifically trucks parking on the Island Road cul-de-sac. Trucks parking on this section of road was a concern as they were very visible for motorists entering the community.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Island Road is located immediately east of Port Union Road and south of Highway 401. The section of Island Road we are referring to as the Island Road cul-de-sac provides access to White Rose Nurseries and a group home, but terminates prior to Port Union Road. The main section of Island Road continues south of the cul-de-sac to intersect Port Union Road.

Staff have observed both cars and trucks parked on the section of Island Road cul-de-sac during our daytime and evening observations. It appears as though these vehicles are parked for long durations as the same vehicles have been observed on different occasions. Although a No Parking restriction would be sufficient to deter this parking, we understand Councillor Moeser's intention to emphasize to motorists not to stop even briefly on this portion of road.

Conclusion:

As numerous vehicles are being parked in this area of Island Road, we recommend that a No Stopping Anytime restriction be installed to deter these actions.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

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

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Appendix 1

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

Island Both West Limit ofWest Limit of Anytime

RoadIsland Road Cul-de-sac at the

West Limit of

Island Road

3

Parking and Traffic Concerns on Fundy Bay Boulevard

by David Lewis Public School and

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School

Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June29, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To address the need for parking/stopping restrictions on Fundy Bay Boulevard adjacent to David Lewis Public School and St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $1,000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of these parking and stoppingrestriction 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 rescinded;

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

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

Council Reference/Background/History:

As a result of a complaint from an area resident, with regard to traffic congestion on Fundy Bay Boulevard near Innislawn Avenue, we contacted Vice Principal Constantine Apostal of David Lewis Public School with a request to examine school related traffic/parking conditions at this location. A subsequent review of this area revealed that St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School is in close proximity to the public school and, as such, any traffic studies in the area should be done simultaneously.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Fundy Bay Boulevard is a residential collector road located north of McNicoll Avenue between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road. A 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is posted on this road and appropriate school area signs exist warning motorists of the presence of children in the area. An all-way stop control exists in front of the schools at Fundy Bay Boulevard and Innislawn Road.

Along the north/school side of the road, no signs restricting parking are posted. On the south/opposite side of the road, a "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" restriction is posted. This latter restriction is posted from across from David Lewis Public School and to the north of the school but not across from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School.

Traffic Operation Studies

Traffic studies were conducted on Monday, April 6, 1998 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00a.m., and 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The results of these observations are shown in the following table.

This table shows similar parking patterns at both schools. However, for those motorists not making use of the staff parking lots, it is clear that most parents/guardians have a tendency to park directly abutting the school property. Unfortunately, some other motorists parked on the south or opposite side of the road. This situation of parking on both sides of the road severely restricted the travel portion of the roadway to regular through traffic.

Pedestrian Observations:

Road and Traffic Services staff also recorded the volume and location of pedestrian crossings by the schools on Fundy Bay Boulevard. The following tables show these observations:

These tables reflect typical patterns of pedestrians passing to/from both schools during the respective admission and dismissal hours.

Collision History

In addition to the studies outlined above, Road and Traffic Services conducted a thorough three-year collision review of the this area (1996, 1995 and 1994) that revealed that five collisions have been reported during this time period.

Two of these collisions occurred in 1994. Unfortunately, one of these collisions involved a 15yearold pedestrian being struck by a vehicle that failed to yield the right-of-way. Thankfully only minimal injuries were sustained by the pedestrian. No charges were laid against the driver of the vehicle in this instance that was not investigated at the scene. The remaining collision in 1994 involved only minor property damage in which the driver did not remain at the scene.

In 1995, three collisions were reported. Two of these collisions occurred in inclement weather and neither one involved charges or anything beyond minor property damage. The remaining collision happened late in the evening (10:37 p.m.) of September 1995. In this collision, one of the drivers had been drinking. Fortunately however, only minor injuries were reported. None of these collisions could have been prevented with normal traffic management devices therefore, further analysis is not warranted at this time.

Conclusions:

Some alterations to the existing on-street parking restrictions along Fundy Bay Boulevard can make them more consistent with changes at other schools. Specifically, installing "30 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday" signs along the school/north side of Fundy Bay Boulevard directly in front of both schools such that vehicle passengers can directly access the schools without having to cross Fundy Bay Boulevard. This recommendation will provide sufficient room for approximately 30 private vehicles to park temporarily (24 spaces in front of the public school and 6 spaces along the front of the catholic school).

Altering the remaining "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" restriction opposite David Lewis P.S. to show the new restriction of "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Monday - Friday". The new restriction is recommended because it does not allow even temporary standing on this side of the road unlike the existing signs. This new restriction will also be extended to cover St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School.

Installing three new 15 metre "No Parking Anytime" corner restrictions within by the intersection of Innislawn Road and Fundy Bay Boulevard. Although one of these restrictions exists on the south/west side of this intersection, if properly obeyed, these new signs will help to maintain clear sight lines for both motorists and pedestrians.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations

Works and Emergency Services

Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

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

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Appendix 1

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

Fundy BayWestLucania Innislawn8:00 a.m. to

BoulevardPlaceRoad4:00 p.m.

Monday to

Friday

Appendix 2

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

Fundy BayWestLucania Seagrave8:00 a.m. to

BoulevardPlaceCrescent4:00 p.m.

(SouthMonday to

Intersection)Friday

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

Fundy BaySouth andSeagrave20 metres East of8:00 a.m. to

BoulevardWestCrescentHawkshead Crescent4:00 p.m.

(South(WestMonday to

Intersection)Intersection)Friday

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5

Maximum

Period

HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted

Fundy BayNorth and20 metres 20 metres8:00 a.m. to30 minutes

BoulevardEastnorth ofeast of4:00 p.m.

SeagraveHawksheadMonday to

CrescentCrescentFriday

(South(West

Intersection)Intersection)

4

1998 New Sidewalk Construction Program

All Scarborough Wards

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 1, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To determine which new sidewalks will be constructed in 1998 in the Scarborough District.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

It is estimated that the total cost for the new sidewalks to be constructed in 1998 will be $100,000.00.There is funding for new sidewalk construction under current budget Account Number59822-00000-8431-231 in the amount of $100,000.00.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the sidewalks listed in the attached Table 1 - Recommended Sidewalks, estimated to cost in the order of $100,000.00, be approved for construction in 1998.

Council Reference/Background/History:

On October 29, 1996, the former City of Scarborough Council adopted a new sidewalk request and priority system which clarified the method of determining potential sidewalk locations and increased the feedback (by petition) from residents who are requesting the sidewalk and from residents who are directly impacted by a potential sidewalk location. A flowchart which details this process is attached to this report.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Since this new system has been approved, we have received 12 sidewalk requests, including eight from residents, three internal staff requests, and one request from a Councillor. The attached tables provide details regarding each location. Table 1 lists all of the sidewalks recommended for construction in 1998 and Table 2 lists all of the sidewalks not recommended for construction. We have also attached a corresponding diagram for each location.

Of the eight requests generated by residents all requestees were provided with petitions to solicit support for the sidewalk from residents who are impacted by the new sidewalk installation. We have only received one response to date which provided a favourable response to a new sidewalk installation. This proposed sidewalk (Location No. 3) would be located on the west side of Duncombe Boulevard south of the Kingston Road Service Road to meet up with the existing sidewalk which extends from the Momiji Seniors Apartment Building located at 3555 Kingston Road. This sidewalk will provide a safe means for pedestrians, wheelchairs and motorized scooters to access the Kingston Road sidewalk.

The sidewalk on Euclid Avenue (Location No. 11) is a request received from Councillor Ron Moeser, Scarborough Highland Creek. Presently, there is an existing asphalt pathway on this section of roadway which is in a state of disrepair. This temporary sidewalk was constructed in 1989 when a petition was received for a sidewalk installation.

The sidewalk on the Eglinton Avenue Service Road (Location No. 4) is a request received from a resident. An existing worn pathway is visible between Eglinton Avenue and the TTC bus stop located on the Eglinton Avenue Service Road. This sidewalk would provide a safer route for pedestrians particularly when the ground is wet. It should be noted that this path is currently used by visually impaired persons.

Staff have observed a location in front of 5571 Finch Avenue East (Location No. 9) with a missing section of sidewalk. In this case, there is a safety concern during wet weather conditions since the boulevard tends to get wet and muddy and as a result pedestrians have to walk on Finch Avenue.

The request for a sidewalk on Tefft Road (Location No. 10) came as a result of some traffic investigation work that was being done with the West Hill Elementary School which is located on Tefft Road. This sidewalk would link one of the existing school entrances with the existing sidewalk on Amiens Road.

The total estimated cost for the recommended new sidewalk locations listed in Table 1 is $100,000.00.

Conclusions:

We recommend the sidewalk installations listed in Table 1 of this report. Since staff did not receive the required petition for the remaining sidewalk requests, we are unable to determine if there is sufficient public support for these locations. Therefore, at this time, we recommend not to install these locations. As a result, it is not necessary to use the ranking system when all of the validated requests can be accommodated within the budget.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh

Director, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services, District 4

Telephone: 396-7842

Fax: 396-5681

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

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Councillor Ashton declared his interest in the foregoing matter in that his mother owns property on Moran Road

(Councillor Ashton, at the meeting of City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, declared his interest in the foregoing Clause, in that his mother owns property on Moran Road.)

5

1998 Bus Passenger Shelter Installation Program

All Scarborough Wards

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 1, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 4, subject to the following amendments:

(1)that the list of bus shelter locations identified in Appendices 1 and 2 be amended as follows:

(a)delete No. 7, "McCowan Road at Milner Avenue", and insert in lieu thereof, "Neilson Road at Sewells Road";

(b)delete No. 12, "Meadowvale Road at Muirbank Boulevard", and insert in lieu thereof, "Ellesmere Road at Birkdale Road";

(c)delete No. 13, "Highview Avenue at Anneke Road", and insert in lieu thereof, "Gerrard Street at Clonmore";

(d)delete No. A.1, "Victoria Park Avenue at Conroy Avenue", and insert in lieu thereof, "Guildwood Parkway at Kingston Road";

(e)delete No. A.3, "Victoria Park Avenue at Swanwick Avenue";

(f)delete No. A.5, "Victoria Park Avenue at Bassett Avenue"; and

(2)that the Director, Transportation Services, District 4, be requested:

(a)to notify the owners of the locations identified as No. 9, "Steeles Avenue at Midland Avenue" and No. 15, "Steeles Avenue at Redlea Avenue"; and

(b)to defer installation of No. 15, "Steeles Avenue at Redlea Avenue" pending further consultation with the Ward Councillors.

Recorded Vote with respect to the approval of (b) above:

Yeas:Councillors Ashton, Berardinetti, Duguid, Faubert, Kelly, Moeser - 6

Nays:Councillor Altobello, Balkissoon, Cho, Shaw - 4

Purpose:

To establish the District 4 (Scarborough) 1998 New Bus Passenger Shelter Installation Program, consisting of 15 new bus passenger shelters at existing Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus stops.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

No financial implication, since under the 1997 terms of the bus shelter advertising agreement between the former City of Scarborough and bus shelter advertising contractor, Mediacom Inc., these 15 new shelters are to be supplied, installed, and maintained by the contractor at no cost to the City.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the new bus passenger shelter locations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be approved.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The purpose of this report is to reinstate the suspended "Annual Bus Passenger Installation Program". The program was suspended in 1996 when the former City of Scarborough began to consider bus shelter advertising. Prior to 1996, the former City of Scarborough, Road and Traffic Division would install 25 new bus passenger shelters at established TTC bus stops annually.

The selection of these locations was based on the criteria adopted by the previous City of Scarborough Council in 1982. This process was:

(1)staff proposing 25 prospective locations, and five alternative selections, using annual ridership information supplied by the Toronto Transit Commission;

(2)soliciting public comments from adjacent homeowners via registered mail; and

(3)submitting a staff report complete with public comments to the former Scarborough Works and Environment Committee for consideration, resulting in the selection of 25 new bus passenger shelter installations.

In 1997, the former City of Scarborough, entered into an agreement with Mediacom Inc.. The purpose of this agreement was to select a specific number of existing bus passenger shelters to contain advertising panels. The City would in turn receive financial benefits as well as maintenance including vandalism costs, of all existing shelters. Also, as part of the agreement, Mediacom would install a specific number of new bus passenger shelters per year through the term of the agreement. In this current year 1998, 15 new bus passenger shelters will be installed at existing TTC bus stops. The funding and the maintenance of these shelters will be the responsibility of Mediacom Inc. We would also note that the City would retain ownership of all bus shelters.

Based on the current approved criteria adopted by the former City of Scarborough in 1982, Transportation Services has identified 15 locations, plus 5 alternative locations, that warrant a bus passenger shelter. These locations meet the requirements as specified in the criteria and in descending order and represent the bus stops having the highest "Total Point Values". The supply, installation, maintenance, and funding of these bus passenger shelters, will be the responsibility of Mediacom Inc. as per the 1997 bus shelter advertising agreement between the City and Mediacom Inc.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The attached Appendix 1, "WARRANTED LOCATIONS", lists 15 prospective locations, and five alternative selections, for consideration. The locations are ranked in descending order of the highest "Total Point Value". The "Total Point Value" is the summed value of the factors based on the WARRANTS FOR BUS SHELTER EVALUATION criteria. The factors included in the evaluation are:

(1)daily on-passenger usage;

(2)waiting times;

(3)service area; and

(4)exposure to weather.

Additional information related to the bus passenger shelter evaluation criteria has been included in the example criteria page attached to this report. A list of five alternative locations have also been provided, in the event that Council requires changes. The location for the bus shelters were chosen in an attempt to minimize the impact on the adjacent properties as much as possible. All of the proposed bus passenger shelters are located on the boulevards of the public road allowance. No encroachments onto private properties are required.

Public Response - Objections

Registered letters were sent to each of the adjoining property owners to solicit their comments. Accompanying the letters was a sketch of the proposed bus passenger shelter in relation to their property. We received written objections from five property owners, and a verbal objection from one. Two of these objections are in the top 15 locations, and four on the alternative list. The locations and objections are as follows, listed in descending order of priority ranking.

Location No.12, Meadowvale Road and Muirbank Boulevard - west side

Scarborough Highland Creek, Ward 16

We received an objection from Nizar N. Mahomed, 738 Meadowvale Road. Mr. Mahomed has several concerns which we have listed followed by our staff comments.

Safety exiting from driveway as the shelter may impede sight lines

The currently approved style of bus shelters installed by our division are assembled with see through glass panels on all sides, from the ground to the roof. Although some locations have had an advertising panel affixed to one end of the shelter, it is unlikely that this location would not be considered for retrofit of an advertising panel.

Shelter may further encourage more mid-block crossings by pedestrians

Currently, there are no traffic signals or pedestrian crossovers at this intersection. We agree that it would be safer for pedestrians to cross at the traffic signals further south at Ellesmere Road. However, the TTC established bus stops in an effort to better serve the respective community. Due to public demand, bus stops are placed along arterial roadways at intervals in an effort to service patrons who live on the bus route, as well as patrons who are located off-street within the surrounding areas. It would appear that people exercise caution in crossing these roadways. A review of the accident history for the past three years for the intersection of Meadowvale Road and Muirbank Boulevard, for which we have all collision reports, reveals no reported pedestrian related collisions.

Questioned the need for a bus shelter and wanted an explanation

of the criteria used to select bus passenger shelter locations

The selection of potential bus shelter locations is based on the Council adopted criteria. The criteria initially reviews the daily on-passenger usage of all existing TTC bus stops within the Scarborough district. Locations having less than 50 on-passengers/day are eliminated from further evaluations. The factor of 50 was established to give precedence to locations having a higher usage.

Those locations with 50 or more on-passengers/day are then assigned point values for the passenger usage; peak hour waiting times; off-peak hour waiting times; type of area being served; and exposure to weather conditions. In descending order of "Total Point Value" the list of potential locations is reviewed further for available boulevard space; lighting; sight lines; and potential hazard for waiting women or children. The final list of potential locations is then individually reviewed on site. The location of the bus shelter is marked on the drawing and a letter, with a copy of the drawing, is sent to the adjacent property owners for their comments. After a reasonable waiting period (at least one month), staff prepares a report to the Community Council recommending and identifying the locations of potential bus shelter installations.

Shelter may encourage people to stand on driveway and may cause loitering and vandalism to his property

It is difficult to predict where people will stand when waiting for a bus. Generally, it is in the area of where the front doors of a bus would be when it stops. We have observed that when a bus shelter is installed, people wait in the shelter for shade or comfort; lean on the front panels; or sit inside if a bench has been installed. Therefore, if this location is approved by Council we could arrange for a bench to be installed inside the unit.

Shelter may increase litter

The problems associated with TTC patrons and littering, can be addressed to our Sanitation division. We have been advised that litter containers at TTC bus stops are emptied once a week. There may be occasions where it may be necessary to empty a container before the regular scheduled period. Residents may phone the inquiry line at 396-7372 in the event that a special litter pick-up is required.

Shelter may decrease property value of his property

It is difficult for us to determine the effects of property values due to the installation of a bus passenger shelter adjacent to a residential property. Some residents support the installation of a bus passenger shelter, as members of their families are current TTC patrons. The use of the transit system reduces costs associated with operating a private vehicle, such as fuel; insurance; parking; and depreciation. A bus passenger shelter also resolves problems such as people standing on porches; sitting on stairs; or leaning on cars, by supplying protection from the elements in the direct vicinity of the bus stop.

Location No. 13, Highview Avenue and Anneke Road, south-west corner

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

We received an objection from Orsola Mele, 117 Highview Avenue, on July 29, 1998 . Her objection to the installation of a bus passenger shelter is based on the following concerns; damage to their fence; damage to vehicle parked in their driveway; school children sitting on her fence; and litter. Ms. Mele would prefer that the bus stop be relocated, however, investigations conducted by T.T.C. staff has indicated that this is the most suitable location in the area for the bus stop. Due to the position of the westbound bus stop, the pedestrian crossover location, and the public school, a near side eastbound bus stop would create a unsafe and dangerous situation for small children using the pedestrian crossover.

The objections of the property owner were supported from 1991 to 1996 by the former Ward Councillor, Harvey Barron. Although the on-passenger usage and other factors have established this location as a potential bus passenger shelter location, it was not chosen because of continued opposition from the adjacent home owner and the support of the ward councillor.

Location No. A1, Victoria Park Avenue and Conroy Avenue - south-east corner

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

We have received a verbal objection from the home owner at 927 Victoria Park Avenue. He is objecting to the fact that there are two postal containers presently located in front of his property, he does not want the addition of a bus passenger shelter.

The present location of the bus stop was in position prior of the construction of the house at 927 Victoria Park Avenue. The prior owner of the property, 923 Victoria Park Avenue, had fenced the boulevard adjacent to Victoria Park Avenue out to the public sidewalk. Therefore, Canada Post was limited in choosing to position for their mail boxes. Our staff has received support from the Post Office in the past and could have these boxes relocated prior to the installation of the bus shelter.

Location No. A3, Victoria Park Avenue and Swanwick Avenue - south-east corner

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

An objection from Mr. Fred W. Green, 335 Victoria Park Avenue, was received by fax on July 3, 1998. Following July 3, 1998, staff have been advised by the T.T.C. that the location of this bus stop is scheduled to be relocated further south. A pedestrian crossover has been installed on the south side of the intersection of Victoria Park Avenue and Swanwick Avenue, which places the existing bus stop too near to the crossing area. Therefore, this location can not be considered as an alternative location until a suitable relocation has been determined.

Location No. A4, Lawrence Avenue and Tower Drive - north-east corner

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

We received an objection from Living Properties Inc. on July 3, 1998, the managing agent for the plaza located at 1960 Lawrence Avenue. Their objection is that the proposed bus passenger shelter may block exposure to the plaza. They agree that a bus shelter is a good idea, however, they have requested that staff consider an alternative site. Staff have tried on several occasions to contact Mr.Gordon Cheung, Assistant Property Manager, in an effort to resolve this matter. We were unable to talk to Mr. Cheung to inform him that a suitable alternative location is not available.

Location No. A5, Victoria Park Avenue and Bassett Avenue - southeast corner

Scarborough Bluffs - Ward 13

We have received an objection from Anna Ranalli, 1311 Victoria Park Avenue. Ms. Ranalli objects to the TTC bus stop being in front of her property and believes that it contributes to excessive noise. Her further concern is that the proposed bus passenger shelter may increase the noise level. She stated in her objection that she is retired and that she has health problems. She requests that the bus stop either be relocated or removed.

Relocating the stop would simply place the stop in front of a neighbours property and result in additional interruptions to the traffic flow on Victoria Park Avenue. The current bus stop is located immediately south of the traffic signals at the intersection. The TTC have verbally remarked that a relocation is unwarranted and would not be considered further.

Additional Public Requests

During the last two years, staff have received many requests for new bus shelters. Appendix 2 summarizes these locations together with the on-passengers per day information forwarded by the TTC. As per the current criterion, these locations do not qualify for a new shelter due to the low passenger usage (i.e., less than 50 on-passengers per day). Therefore, staff cannot support the bus shelter installation at these locations.

Conclusion:

Road and Traffic Services staff continue to support the installation of bus shelters at the 15 warrant locations as identified in Appendix 1.

Contact Name:

Steven Kodama

Assistant Director, Transportation, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7148

Fax: 396-5681

E-mail: kodama@city,scarborough.on.ca

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Draft Plan of Condominium Application SC98023

Mondeo Developments Inc., 740 Ellesmere Road

Dorset Park Community

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 14, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

This report presents recommendations to grant draft plan approval for a proposed condominium development on the Mondeo lands. It is the fourth and final condominium component of this townhouse development situated on the east side of Mondeo Drive, as shown on the attached figure and Figure 2. Mondeo Developments Inc. is requesting Draft Plan of Condominium approval for 86 residential units together with 102 tenant parking spaces and 20 visitor parking spaces.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Scarborough Community Council support the Draft Plan of Condominium SC98023 by Del Zotto Zorzi, on behalf of Mondeo Developments Inc., being Part of Lot 30, Concession 2, known municipally as 740Ellesmere Road, subject to the following conditions:

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

(2)the owner to sign the City's Standard Tax Agreement for payment of taxes and local improvement charges;

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

(4)the final Condominium Declaration and Description to be submitted to the Director Community Planning, East District for review and approval, identifying areas of exclusive and common use, including the following specific provisions:

(4.1)the Declaration and Description shall include a provision to ensure that unit owners within the Condominium have full access and use to all common element outdoor amenity areas and common element visitor parking areas within MTCC No. 1171, MTCC No. 1191 and MTCC No. 1204;

(4.2)the Declaration and Description shall include all necessary easements for services and rights-of-way across MTCC No. 1171, MTCC No. 1191 and MTCC No. 1204, to provide access to Mondeo Drive;

(5)the owner to make satisfactory arrangements with the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission (Scarborough Office) with regard to water and electrical servicing, including any agreements and/or easements that may be required; and

(6)the owner to be responsible for distributing the Scarborough "Condominium" brochures supplied by the Works and Environment Department.

Comments:

The initial phases of the new Mondeo Community (Phase I), which Council approved in March 1996, have been completed and registered as three separate condominiums. The fourth component of this first phase of development, currently under construction, will be completed shortly.

The application has been circulated to the City's usual commenting agencies. The responses received to date have been incorporated into the conditions of approval.

This application is similar to the two previous condominium applications approved by the former Scarborough Council in September 1997, and a third condominium application approved by Scarborough Community Council in May 1998. The present application complies with the Commercial Mixed Use provisions of the Official Plan. The use, number of units and parking spaces comply with the applicable zoning provisions of the Dorset Park Community Zoning By-law.

Contact Name:

Bill Kiru, MCIP, RPP

Planner, Community Planning Division

(416) 396-7014

(416) 396-4265 Fax Number

kiru@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Draft Plan of Condominium Application SC98021

Bargreene II Limited, 120 Midwest Road

Dorset Park Employment District

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 14, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

This report presents recommendations to grant draft plan approval for a proposed condominium for an existing 26 unit one-storey industrial building, located at 120 Midwest Road, as shown on the attached figure and Figure 2. The proposal would also provide 77parking spaces.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Scarborough Community Council support the Draft Plan of Condominium SC98021, by Steven Gruber, on behalf of Bargreene II Limited, being Part of Lot 27, Concession 1, known municipally as 120 Midwest Road, subject to the following conditions:

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

(2)the owner to sign the City's Standard Tax Agreement for payment of taxes and local improvement charges;

(3)prior to registration, the owner shall submit the final Condominium Declaration and Description for the approval of the Director Community Planning, East District with respect to all rights-of-way to ensure mutual access for vehicular and pedestrian movements, parking and services;

(4)the owner to make satisfactory arrangements with the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission (Scarborough Office) with regard to water and electrical servicing, including any agreements and/or easements that may be required;

(5)the owner to make satisfactory arrangements with Bell Canada regarding any easements that may be required for telecommunication services or relocation of Bell facilities that may be required; and

(6)the owner shall be responsible for distributing the Scarborough "Condominium" brochures supplied by the Works and Environment Department.

Comments

There are no concerns under the Special Industrial Uses provisions of the Official Plan raised by this application. The use and parking spaces provided comply with the "General Industrial" (MG), "Special Industrial " (MS), and "Vehicle Service" (VS) zoning provisions of the Dorset Park Employment District Zoning By-law.

The application has been circulated to the City's usual commenting agencies. The responses received to date have been incorporated into the conditions of approval.

Access to the site is currently provided from two locations (see Figure 2). The most northerly access will be shared with the owner of 140 Midwest Road. A registered permanent mutual easement over the northerly access has been secured and registered.

All parking will be held in common to provide for optimum flexibility of use in future and to ensure adequacy of supply for unit owners and their visitors. The amount of parking spaces proposed meets the parking guidelines for industrial condominiums, which requires the greater of 1.5 parking spaces/ 100 mē (1,076 square feet) of gross floor area or 2 parking spaces per unit.

Contact Name:

Bill Kiru, MCIP, RPP

Planner, Community Planning Division

(416) 396-7014

(416) 396-4265 Fax Number

kiru@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Ontario Municipal Board Decision

The Morningside Heights Landowners' Group

Appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 974

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council receive the following report (August27, 1998) from the City Solicitor:

Purpose:

To advise of the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to the above-noted matters.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

Background:

At its meeting of July 8, 1998, Council determined, among other things, that the City Solicitor should oppose any attempt by the Town of Markham and the Regions of York and Durham to require that a north/south interregional road link be provided through this 600 acres of undeveloped property. In an effort to provide for this link between Highways 407 and 401, the two Regions and the Town of Markham brought a Motion before the Ontario Municipal Board which was argued on June 23, 1998. The moving parties requested that Official Plan Amendments 990 and 722, passed by the former City of Scarborough Council, which deleted most major roads through the Rouge Park and Morningside Heights area, should be consolidated and heard at the same hearing as the land use issue scheduled to begin October 19, 1998.

The City and landowner opposed the consolidation on the basis that it would be a waste of the Board's time to consider the road issue in the absence of a funding proponent for the link. The Board issued its decision on August 11, 1998, and agreed with the City's position and determined that since the Province was not prepared to declare a Provincial interest pursuant to Sections 23(1) or (2) of the Planning Act, the Board was "not prepared to assume the task of grandmaster and super-umpire in an information vacuum". As such, the Board determined that OPAs 990 and 722 will not be consolidated with the Morningside Heights hearing and the only road issues to be adjudicated will be the layout of local roads. A copy of the decision is attached hereto.

Contact Name:

Brendan O'Callaghan, Solicitor, Planning and Administrative Tribunal Law

Tel: (416) 392-7786, Fax: (416) 392-0024

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Part Lot Control Exemption Application PL98006

Meadowsweet Homes Inc., Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue

Clairlea Community

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 27, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

Meadowsweet Homes Inc. is one of two builders involved in the construction of the Warden Woods subdivision at Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue. The development consists of single-family, semi-detached and street townhouse dwellings. In order to facilitate the conveyance of individual semi-detached and street townhouse dwelling units, Meadowsweet Homes Inc. has filed an application for Part Lot Control Exemption.

Recommendations:

It is recommended:

(1)that City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to Blocks 138-140 and Lots 1 to 10, 25 and 27 to 35 on Registered Plan 66M-2312;

(2)that the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be repealed one (1) year from the date of the passing of the By-law;

(3)that all conveyances which occur after the exemption from Part Lot Control be in accordance with Reference Plan(s) approved by the Director Community Planning, East District, prior to the plan(s) being deposited in the Land Registry Office, and generally in accordance with the lots and blocks as laid out in Registered Plan 66M-2312 as shown on Figure 1; and

(4)that City Council authorize such unsubstantive, technical, stylistic or format changes to the by-law as may be required to properly carry out the intent of this resolution.

Background:

The subject lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Official Plan providing for detached, semi-detached and street townhouse dwellings.

Blocks 138 to 140 are zoned to permit one Street Townhouse dwelling per parcel having a minimum frontage of 6.5 metres (21 feet) on a public street and a minimum area of 335 mē (3600 square feet). Lots 1 to 10, 25 and 27 to 35 are zoned to permit one Two-Family dwelling per parcel having a minimum frontage of 15 metres (50 feet) on a public street and a minimum area of 495 mē (5,330square feet).

The proposed lotting shown on Figure 1 conforms to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

Comments:

(1)Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, 1990, authorizes Council to adopt a by-law exempting lands within a registered plan of subdivision from part lot control. This method of land division allows lot lines to be established after the foundations for the homes are pored thereby avoiding a potential problem of party walls of attached dwelling units being built which do not coincide with predetermined lot lines.

(2)The approval of reference plans for the proposed lot divisions prior to their registration on title will ensure that the deposited plans reflect Zoning By-law requirements and Council's approval.

Conclusions:

The lifting of part lot control on the subject lands will facilitate the implementation of a lotting scheme approved by the former Scarborough Council.

Contact Name:

Jayne Naiman

Scarborough Civic Centre

Telephone: (416) 481-4180

Fax: (416) 481-4265

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

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Minor Variance Appeal - A290/97

Restoration Tabernacle, 3543 Danforth Avenue

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 3, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

This report seeks direction from Council as to the City Solicitor's role at pending Ontario Municipal

Board hearings on this current appeal, as further detailed below.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application A290/97.

Comments:

Minor Variance Application A290/97

Restoration Tabernacle, 3543 Danforth Avenue

Part of Block C, and Part of 33 foot wide Right-of-way, Registered Plan 424

Oakridge Community

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The owner applied to the Committee of Adjustment, for a variance from the provisions of the Oakridge Community Zoning By-law No. 9812, as amended, to permit:

(i)a 1715 mē (18,461 square feet) place of worship having a minimum parking supply of 4.37 parking spaces per 100 mē (1,076 square feet) of gross floor area, or 75 parking spaces, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum parking supply of 7.7 parking space per 100mē (1,076 square feet) of gross floor area for a place of worship, or 132 parking spaces in this case;

(ii)no landscaping strip abutting the Single-Family Residential (S) Zone along the west side yard; whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum 1.5 metre (5 foot) wide strip of land immediately abutting a Single-Family Residential (S) Zone for landscaping purposes only.

At the Committee of Adjustment meeting of June 10, 1998, the application was refused (decision and staff report attached), as the proposed parking shortfall of 57 spaces would be substantial, and in the opinion of the Committee, neighbourhood streets and other commercial properties would suffer the consequences by default. The owner has now appealed the Committee's decision, however a hearing has not yet been scheduled by the Ontario Municipal Board.

Contact Name:

Euken Lui

Planner

Phone: 396-7015

Fax: 396-4265

Email: lui@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Minor Variance Appeal - A311/97

Narinderpal and Harbans Bhattal, 573 Meadowvale Road

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 18, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

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

Recommendation:

It is recommended that City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decision with respect to Minor Variance Application A311/97.

Comments:

Variance Application - A311/97

Narinderpal and Harbans Bhattal, 573 Meadowvale Road

Lot 2, Registered Plan 3499

Highland Creek

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

Nurun Nabi, on behalf of Narinderpal and Harbans Bhattal, has applied to the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto for a variance from the provisions of the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law Number 10827, as amended, to permit the existing dwelling to remain on Part 2 as shown on Figure 2 having a minimum rear yard setback of 6 metres (19.68 feet) whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres (25 feet).

By way of background, the original application submitted on November 25, 1997 proposed four single family lots. However, as the proposal did not conform to the minimum lot area requirement of the Highland Creek Secondary Plan and the Zoning By-law, the applicant subsequently revised the proposal to provide for three lots and once again on June 8, 1998 revised the application, to its present form.

The owners have appealed the June 10, 1998 decision of the Committee of Adjustment which refused the requested minor variance application (attached is a copy of the Committee of Adjustment report and decision).

The owner has also submitted a consent application in support of the minor variance application. The consent application proposes to divide the property into two lots, as follows:

(1)Part 1 would have a lot frontage of approximately 14 metres (46 feet) and a lot area of approximately 464.8 mē (5,004 square feet); and

(2)Part 2 would have a lot frontage of approximately 42.1 metres (138 feet) and a lot area of approximately 1,288 mē (13,865 square feet); the existing dwelling is to remain, however, the existing garage is to be demolished.

On August 14, 1998, the former Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, refused the consent application (attached is a copy of the decision).

The owner will likely appeal the consent application, as he has appealed the minor variance application.

This proposal does not maintain the overall objectives of the Official Plan as the proposed minor variance and consent would not maintain the existing character of the neighbourhood, nor does it provide for the orderly development of this land, is considered premature and is not in the interest of the public. Therefore, the City Solicitor should be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the Committee's decision regarding this variance.

Contact Name:

Victor Gottwald, Acting Senior Planner

Community Planning Division

Phone: (416) 396-5004

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

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Minor Variance Appeal - SA105/98

Winnie Kit Han Shen, 50 Nashdene Road, Unit 105

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 19, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

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

Recommendation:

It is recommended that City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decision with respect to Minor Variance Application SA105/98.

Comments:

Variance Application - SA105/98

Winnie Kit Han Shen

M.T.C.C. No. 1016, Unit 24, Level 1, 50 Nashdene Road, Unit 105

Block 9, Registered Plan M-2120

Tapscott Employment District

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

Peter Chee, on behalf of Winnie Kit Han Shen, has applied to the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto for a variance from the provisions of the Employment Districts Zoning By-law (Tapscott Employment District) Number 24982, as amended, to permit an Auto Glass Repair Shop for a temporary period terminating on September 1, 2003 whereas the Zoning By-law only permits Day Nurseries, Educational and Training Facility Uses, Industrial Uses, Offices excluding Medical and Dental Offices, Places of Worship and Recreational Uses.

The owners have appealed the July 15, 1998 decision of the Committee of Adjustment which refused the requested minor variance application.

In 1996, Council of the former City of Scarborough amended its Official Plan and Employment Districts Zoning By-law to permit vehicle service and repair garages in the Tapscott Employment District, among other Employment Districts. Vehicle Service and Repair Garages were restricted to sites in the interior of the District which are removed from arterial roads and residential areas and which have vehicular access only from an interior street. The proposed Auto Glass Repair Shop is considered a Vehicle Repair Garage. As such, the proposed use and location is inconsistent with the Official Plan designation and policies applying to the subject lands and with the regulations contained within the Employment Districts Zoning By-law. Therefore, the City Solicitor should be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the Committee's decision regarding this variance.

Contact Name:

Victor Gottwald, Acting Senior Planner

Community Planning Division

Phone: (416) 396-5004

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

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Request for Variance from the Sign By-law

Dayton Self-Storage (401 Conlins Road Inc.)

East Side Conlins Road

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 25, 1998) from the Director of Municipal Standards:

Purpose:

To review and make recommendations respecting a sign permit application requesting a sign of 81square feet, 28 feet high, with the Scarborough Sign By-law allowing a sign of 43 square feet and 11 feet high.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Nil.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council not grant a variance to permit the proposed sign.

Comments:

The property is located on the east side of Conlins Road north of Highway 401, across from the Auto Mall. The proposed development is for Dayton Self Storage. Under the provisions of the Scarborough Sign By-law, public storage buildings are classified as a Group 2 Industrial Use and a sign of 43 square feet, 11 feet high, would be permitted at this location for this type of use.

The applicant, Mr. Manuel Ferreira, has applied for a sign permit (No. 98710100) to erect a sign of 81 square feet, 28 feet high. The permit was not approved, and Mr. Ferreira has requested a variance to the Scarborough Sign By-law to allow this proposed sign. Mr.Ferreira is requesting a sign of this size and height in order to obtain visibility from Highway 401.

Signage that falls within a Group 2 use is intended to identify the premises to the general public and may, incidentally, advertise the premises. It is not intended as commercial signage to attract the general public from the street to the premises for some specific purpose.

Given these reasons, it is recommended that a variance not be granted to erect the proposed sign as the request is not minor in nature and is not within the general intent of the provisions of the Scarborough Sign By-law.

Contact:

Jack Barron, Manager Sign Section

(416) 396-7224

(416) 396-4266 Fax Number

barron_j@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Mr. Manuel Ferreira, the applicant, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

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Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98007

Trustees of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

3817 Lawrence Avenue East, Woburn Community

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the finding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated August21,1998, from the Director, Community Planning, East District, recommends that the report of the Director, Community Planning, East District, be adopted.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on September16, 1998, in accordance with Section 17 and Section 34 of The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.

The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (August 21, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

This report presents recommendations to amend

This report presents recommendations to amend the Woburn Community Zoning By-law for the lands located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, east of Scarborough Golf Club Road. The Trustees of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church are proposing to amend the Place of Worship (PW) zoning on the southerly portion of their property to Single-Family Residential (S) in order to create three single family lots with frontages on Shoredale Drive, consistent with the Low Density Residential Official Plan designation. Each of the three single family lots will have minimum frontages of 13.4 metres (44 feet) and minimum lot areas of 390 square metres (4200 square feet). The existing Place of Worship building and associated parking will be retained fronting onto Lawrence Avenue. Zoning By-law development standards are proposed to be amended to reflect the proposed parking supply of 52 spaces and the 6 metre (20 feet) side yard setbacks of the existing Place of Worship building.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council:

(A)Zoning By-law:

amend the Woburn Community Zoning By-law Number 9510, as amended, with respect to 3817 Lawrence Avenue East, being Part of Lot 9, Registered Plan 3356, as follows:

(1)southern portion of lands along Shoredale Drive:

delete the current Place of Worship zoning (PW) and replace it with Single-Family Residential (S) zoning with the following development standards:

(a)one single family dwelling per parcel of land with a minimum frontage of 13.4 metres (44 feet) on a public street and a minimum lot area of 390 square metres (4,200 square feet);

(b)minimum building setback 6 metres (20 feet) from the streetline;

(c)minimum side yard setback 1.2 metres (4 feet) from each side for a one-storey dwelling, plus 0.6 metres (2 feet) for each additional or partial storey;

(d)each dwelling shall have an attached garage or attached carport;

(e)attached garages or attached carports may be erected at a distance of not less than 0.3 metres (1 foot) from the side lot line;

(2)northern portion of lands along Lawrence Avenue East:

amend the existing Place of Worship (PW) zoning by adding a development standard which accommodates the proposed parking supply of 52 spaces, and by deleting the development standard which requires a minimum side yard setback of one-half the height of the building and replacing it with a new development standard which reflects the existing side yard setbacks, as follows:

(a)minimum parking requirement for Place of Worship 5.3 parking spaces per 100 square metres (1,076 square feet) of gross floor area for the first 970 square metres (10,445 square feet) of gross floor area; parking for additional Place of Worship gross floor area shall be in accordance with the General Parking Regulations for all Zones;

(b)minimum side yard building setback 6 metres (20 feet) from each side;

(B)Site Plan Control:

enact a By-law to lift Site Plan Control from the southern portion of the Trustees of St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church lands along Shoredale Drive when the amended Zoning comes into force; and

(C)authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Zoning By-law amendment as may be required to properly carry out the intent of this resolution.

Background:

(1)Site Statistics

Proposed Three LotsPlace of Worship

Site Area:392, 437 and 506 square metres 3477 square metres

Frontage:13.5 metres for each lot51.8 metres

Gross Floor Area208, 235 and 235 square metres970 square metres

Lot Coverage32.9, 32.8 and 28.2 percent15.6 percent

Proposed Parkingone space for each dwelling52 spaces

(2)The subject lands contain St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church which fronts onto Lawrence Avenue. Access to the parking area at the rear of the church is available from two, one-way driveways onto Lawrence Avenue East. The parking area is currently paved but unmarked. The southern portion of the lands which have frontage on Shoredale Drive are currently vacant and have remained primarily grassed, except for the asphalt church parking area which encroaches approximately 10 metres (33 feet) into this portion of the lands. There are three fair sized trees along the Shoredale frontage of the property. Surrounding uses include a residential apartment building to the west along Lawrence Avenue and single family dwellings along Shoredale Drive, a residential apartment building to the east, and single family dwellings on the north side of Lawrence Avenue and on the south side of Shoredale Drive.

(3)The subject lands are designated Place of Worship along the Lawrence Avenue portion of the property and Low Density Residential in the interior of the property along Shoredale Drive and are zoned Place of Worship (PW). A Preliminary Evaluation Report was before the Scarborough Community Council on April 1, 1998 at which time it endorsed the processing of the application in the normal manner, subject to the application being amended to address setback and parking requirements on the retained parcel (the Place of Worship fronting onto Lawrence Avenue), and the lotting configuration being modified to create three single family lots with consistent frontages on Shoredale Drive. The application has been amended in these regards.

Comments:

(1)The application was circulated to various technical review agencies, none of which expressed objections to the proposal. A Consent Application to convey the proposed three single family lots has also been submitted in conjunction with the Zoning By-law Amendment application and will be considered by the City at a later date following consideration of the Zoning By-law Amendment application. In response to the circulation of the consent application, which was circulated to all properties within 60 metres (200 feet) of the subject lands, one letter was received from Jim Simpson and Carolyn Cheong of 3801 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 604. The letter explains that they, along with at least 75 other parents, walk through the church property along an existing pathway while accompanying their children to Willow Park Elementary school, which is located on Windover Drive south east of the church property. The letter requests that a pedestrian pathway be provided along with the proposed three homes, otherwise pedestrians will have to walk 3 times as far to take their children to school.

(2)Planning staff in consultation with Toronto District School Board (TDSB) staff have reviewed this matter and are of the opinion that a pedestrian walkway is not necessary at this location. Firstly, once the shortcut is no longer available, there is a safe alternative pedestrian route along public roads. Residents and children walking to Willow Park Public School from Lawrence Avenue, west of the church property, would now have to continue walking across Lawrence Avenue to Susan Street, east of the church property, and then south to Windover Drive. It certainly is a longer walk for pedestrians but within the TDSB guideline for walking distances to schools. Secondly, public pedestrian paths which are established and maintained by the City are ordinarily walkways which connect one public street with another or with a park. In this instance if a pedestrian walkway were established, it would connect the Shoredale Drive public sidewalk and the rear parking area of the church. The potential conflict between pedestrians and vehicles raises safety concerns. A continuous pedestrian connection between Shoredale Drive and Lawrence Avenue would require the dedication of private church lands to the City. This would necessitate the reduction of the proposed three lot frontages to accommodate a walkway, thereby undermining the feasibility of this project.

(3)The general character of Shoredale Drive to the south and immediate west is that of two storey single family dwellings on lots with 15 metres (50 feet) frontage. As directed by Council, the application was modified to provide for consistent lot frontages of 13.4 metres (44 feet) for each of the three lots proposed. The lot frontages and lot areas proposed are comparable to the neighbouring lots in the area and will fit into the existing fabric of this stable residential community. One single family dwelling is proposed on each of the three lots. The proposed building setback development standards will be identical to those applied to the neighbouring single family dwellings. The proposed single family dwellings will be sited in an effort to preserve two of the three existing trees on the subject lands.

(4)This proposal is consistent with the Official Plan which promotes the maintenance of stable, low density, residential neighbourhoods. It is a terrific opportunity for creating additional housing stock compatible with the existing character of the neighbourhood, and providing 'closure' between the single family community on Shoredale Drive and the more active Lawrence Avenue. The Official Plan stipulates that residential development of one or two dwelling units per parcel such as the subject proposal shall not be subject to Site Plan Control. Therefore, I am recommending Site Plan Control be lifted from the subject lands after the proposed Zoning By-law amendment comes into force.

(5)Parking for the church is currently provided on an unmarked asphalt parking area at the rear of the church building. The Trustees undertook parking counts on ten Sundays between September 1997 and March 1998, and the average parking demand over this period was 41 parking spaces. The applicant has prepared a parking lot layout plan which provides 52 parking spaces at the rear of the church. This is an adequate supply of parking to serve the existing church. I am recommending a parking standard of 5.3 parking spaces per 100squaremetres (1,076 square feet) of gross floor area be applied to the church property to reflect the proposed parking supply of 52 spaces and the existing church size of 970 square metres (10,440 square feet). Any new additional gross floor area proposed in the future will be subject to the General Parking Regulations for all Zones which requires a minimum of 7.7 parking spaces per 100 square metres (1,076 square feet) Place of Worship gross floor area.

(6)The required minimum side yard building setback for the church is one-half the height of the building on each side. Based on the existing building height of 14.8 metres (48 feet), the required building setback on each side is 7.4 metres (24 feet). As directed by Council, the applicant is proposing to amend the side yard building setback requirement to reflect the existing side yard setbacks of 6 metres (20 feet) on each side of the building. The revised setback standard will reflect side yard setbacks which have existed for several years without any known adverse impact on the surrounding properties.

Conclusions:

This proposal to amend the Zoning By-law in order to permit three new single family lots on the vacant south portion of the Place of Worship property is an excellent opportunity to provide additional housing opportunities, consistent with single family dwellings along Shoredale Drive.

Contact Name:

Joe Nanos, Acting Senior Planner

Phone: (416) 396-7037

Fax: (416) 396-4265

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

Mr. Maurice Jouenne, agent for St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and indicated his support for the staff recommendation.

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Official Plan Amendment Application P95014

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z95020

Scarborough Automotive Centre Limited

South Side of Milner Avenue at Auto Mall Drive

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the finding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated August20,1998, from the Director, Community Planning, East District, recommends that the report of the Director, Community Planning, East District, be adopted, subject to amending the recommendations under "(B) Zoning By-law" by deleting "(2) gross floor area of all restaurants and retail stores shall not exceed 0.1 times the total built gross floor area of the Vehicle Display centre;" and renumbering the remaining recommendations accordingly.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on September16, 1998, in accordance with Section 17 and Section 34 of The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.

The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (August 20, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, East District:

Purpose:

This report presents recommendations to amend the Rouge Employment Secondary Plan and the Employment Districts Zoning By-law (Rouge Employment District), for the vacant land on the south side of Milner Avenue, across from Auto Mall Drive, as shown on the adjacent map. The Official Plan amendment proposes to maintain the existing General Industrial with High Performance Standards designation, but amend the existing numbered policy which states that "vehicle sales, services and related uses are permitted generally but will be directed away from the Sheppard Avenue and Highway 401 frontages, the objective being to reserve the major frontages for uses that result in a substantial building presence", to permit a vehicular dealership on this site which has a frontage of approximate 12 metres (39 feet) along the 401 westbound off-ramp. The By-law amendment proposes to allow "Vehicle Service Zone" uses in addition to the permitted uses. The proposed amendments would permit the establishment of an automobile dealership with associated ancillary uses, similar to the dealerships established in the surrounding area, known as the Scarborough Auto Mall, as shown on Figure 1.

Financial Implications:

None.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council:

(A)Official Plan:

amend the Rouge Employment District Secondary Plan with respect to the property located on the south side of Milner Avenue, across from Auto Mall Drive, being Lot 4, Registered Plan M-2247, be deleting the following wording "and Highway 401" from Clause 3 of Numbered Policy No. 1, so the revised Clause 3 would read as follows:

"3.Vehicles sales, services and related uses are permitted generally but, with the exception of 1 and 2 above, will be directed away from the Sheppard Avenue frontage, the objective being to reserve the major frontages for uses that result in a substantial building presence".;

(B) Zoning By-law:

amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law Number 24982 (Rouge Employment District), as amended with respect to the lands on the south side of Milner Avenue, acrossfrom Auto Mall Drive, being Lot 4, Registered Plan

M-2247, by adding the "Vehicle Service Zone (VS)" to permit Vehicle Sales Operations and accessory uses, such as vehicle repair garages, vehicle service stations, excluding the sale of automotive fuel, mechanical or automatic car washes, day nurseries, market place signs and places of worship, with the following development standards:

(1)gross floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 0.50 times the lot area;

(2)gross floor area of all restaurants and retail stores shall not exceed 0.1 times the total built gross floor area of the Vehicle Display centre;

(3)a minimum of one building with a minimum gross floor area of .10 times the lot area on any lot used for a Vehicle Sales Operation;

(4)minimum 3 metre (10 feet) building setback from the streetline;

(5)minimum 3 metre (10 feet) building setback from lot lines other than streetlines;

(6)parking, storage or display of vehicles is prohibited within 5 metres (16.4 feet) of any street line;

(7)parking, storage or display of vehicles is prohibited within 10 metres (33 feet) from the Highway 401 property line;

(8)minimum 3.0 parking spaces per 100 square metres of gross floor area for Vehicle Sales Operations and accessory uses;

(9)minimum 1.0 parking space per 100 mē of gross floor area for Industrial Uses and Special Industrial Uses;

(10)minimum 3.0 parking spaces per 100 mē of gross floor area for Vehicle Display Centres;

(11)provisions of Clause V, Section 7.3, Sub-section 7.3.3, and Section 7.5, with respect to parking, shall not apply;

(12)minimum 10 metre (33 feet) wide strip of land abutting the Highway 401 property line shall be used for landscaping; and

(13)minimum 5 metre (16.4 feet) wide strip of land abutting the streetline shall be used for landscaping and vehicular access; and

(C)Miscellaneous:

authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as may be required to properly carry out the intent of this resolution.

Background:

The 2.36 hectares (5.8 acres) is designated and zoned to permit industrial uses, and a vehicle display centre with restaurants and retail stores not exceeding 10 percent of the built vehicle display centre gross floor area. At the time of the original development proposal of the Scarborough Auto Mall in 1986, this lot was intended to accommodate a showroom displaying and promoting vehicles and related products. This site was chosen for its location within the subdivision and good visibility from Highway 401. At that time, representatives of various automotive companies and related industry indicated considerable interest in supporting such a centre. The applicant has advised that due to changes in the economic climate and auto industry marketing trends, the industry's support for the centre has eroded and the site remains vacant. In view of this situation, the owner wishes to expand the range of uses permitted on the site. It is proposed that the permitted uses continue to apply.

Since Council's approval of the Auto Mall concept in 1987, five automobile dealerships have located within this campus. Site Plan Control approval was also granted for the lot adjacent to the east but the applicant did not proceed with construction.

The Official Plan applicable to the Auto Mall area states that "vehicle sales, services and related uses are permitted generally but will be directed away from the Sheppard Avenue and Highway 401 frontages, the objective being to reserve the major frontages for uses that result in a substantial building presence". Review of this Official Plan policy and the implementing Zoning By-law suggests that Council did not intend to provide for a dealership at this location as this site has a frontage of approximately 12 metres (39 feet) along the 401 westbound off-ramp. The design guidelines approved by Council as part of the subdivision approval in 1987 for the Auto Mall area to supplement the City's Site Plan Control policies, provide additional control for Council to ensure a high quality development and its presence along Highway 401.

On November 12, 1996, Scarborough Council endorsed a Preliminary Evaluation Report and directed the Planning and Buildings Department to process these applications in the normal manner, target a Public Meeting on the applications for the beginning of 1997, and hold a Community Information meeting, with the notification area to include all assessed persons within the area bounded by Highway 401, Sheppard Avenue, Morningside Avenue and Conlins Road, including properties abutting the east side of Conlins Road. Council also directed the applicant to submit a conceptual development plan to illustrate how a potential automobile dealership could develop on the site, the massing and architectural components of the building and for vehicle parking arrangements, all to be included in the zoning amendments for the site, adhering to the design guidelines approved for the Auto Mall subdivision.

A community information meeting was hosted by staff on June 16, 1998, with Notice sent out to 49 addresses. Councillor Bas Balkissoon and one industrial property owner attended the meeting in addition to the applicant and planning staff. No concern was expressed with respect to the proposed amendments.

Comments:

Site Plan and Design Considerations

The site is visible from Highway 401, although a low rise of land within the Ontario Hydro Corridor partially obstructs its view from the south-east. The design guidelines approved for the Auto Mall subdivision complement zoning provisions to ensure the provision of a high quality, integrated automobile sales and service campus promoting an attractive development presence along the 401.

In response to Council direction, the applicant has submitted a conceptual site plan (Figure 2) to illustrate how the vacant lands between Milner Avenue and the Highway 401 could be developed, while addressing the approved design guidelines. The plan encompassing the subject site and the property to the east, proposes construction of two buildings to address the Milner Avenue and the 401 frontages. The easterly building would provide an attractive vista for customers approaching from the north along Auto Mall Drive. The building would also complement the two existing dealerships at the opposite corners, forming a well defined streetscape.

The proposed site organization provides for an efficient and functional use of the available area, while adhering to Council policies. It suggests that depending on the requirements of the future users, the available land could be divided in a different way than is the present lot division. In absence of a formal dealership development proposal, it would be premature to require the owner to divide the vacant lands in accordance with the submitted plan. This approach would be consistent with the recent development of a Nissan dealership at the north-west corner of Milner Avenue and Auto Mall Drive where in order to provide for an adequate site area, the corner lot was amalgamated with a portion of a lot abutting to the north. The consent application was processed simultaneously with the site plan control application review.

Circulation Comments

The applications were circulated to various agencies , none of which has expressed opposition to the proposed changes.

The Ministry of Transportation requires all buildings and structures to be set back a minimum of 13.7 metres (45 feet) from the highway property line.

The Economic Development Division supports the proposed amendments.

Conclusions:

This serviced site has remained vacant since 1987. In view of the lack of interest by the automobile industry in establishing the showroom, the proposed use expansion would augment the owner's chances in developing this site in a manner consistent with the balance of the Auto Mall. The applicant has indicated that dealerships representing larger automobile companies such as Ford and General Motors seek sites of approximately 2 hectares (5 acres). As this site is the largest lot in the subdivision, it could support such a dealership.

The development of the site would further strengthen Council's development objectives for the area and enhance the Auto Mall by expanding the opportunity for a range of automobile brands and related products to be offered for sale.

The recommended Zoning By-law's standards will, in conjunction with the approved design guidelines, provide an adequate framework for the provision of a development consistent with Council's objectives aimed at ensuring an attractive development presence along the 401. Also, prior to the site development, the owner will be required to secure site plan control approval which will provide Council with an opportunity to review and approve detailed site/landscape plans and building elevations drawings.

Contact Name:

Anna Czajkowski, Senior Planner

Phone:(416) 396-7022, Fax:(416) 396-4265, E-Mail:czajkows@city.scarborough.on.ca.

Mr. Henry Benoit, representing Scarborough Automotive Centre Limited, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and indicated his support for the staff recommendation, including the proposed amendment.

(Councillor Feldman, at the meeting of City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, declared his interest in the foregoing Clause in that he owns land adjacent to the site.)

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Naming of Park in Scarborough to Honour

The Late Detective Constable William Hancox

(City Council, on October 1 and 2, 1998, amended this Clause by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to submit a report to the Economic Development Committee on necessary revisions to the Parkland Naming policy which would ensure that there is direct input into the naming process from Parks officials and the community.")

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the recommendation contained in the following communication (September 3, 1998) from Councillors Frank Faubert and Ron Moeser, Scarborough Highland Creek, that City Council agree, in principle, to the naming of a park in the Hancox family's community to honour and commemorate the memory of William Hancox, subject to adding a direction that staff consider Wanita Park and the new Port Union Park as the first two priority sites:

Please be advised, that in response to many requests and suggestions from the community, the search for an appropriate commemorative recognition for Toronto Police Officer William Hancox has been under way over the past weeks.

Through a family spokesman, the wish for naming a childrens' park or playground in memory of Bill Hancox was made known. Since that time, discussions have been underway with parks staff to look at the available options available in the community, as well as the protocol to be followed for such a naming, or renaming of a park.

There is also a public consultation process to be followed to allow community input into such a decision, and this is planned to take place across the next few weeks.

We are hereby requesting Scarborough Community Council and Toronto City Council, to agree, in principle, to the naming of a park in the family's community, to honour and commemorate the memory of William Hancox. As well, we are asking Scarborough Community Council, and Toronto City Council to agree to this taking place in as sensitive and orderly a manner as possible.

Councillor Frank FaubertCouncillor Ron Moeser

Scarborough Highland CreekScarborough Highland Creek

The Community Council received a communication from Mr. Joseph Pileggi, President, Centennial Community and Recreation Association, in support of this initiative.

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Historic Plaque for Former Scarborough Municipal Offices Site

2001 Eglinton Avenue East

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the recommendation contained in the following communication (September 4, 1998) from Councillor Frank Faubert, Scarborough Highland Creek, viz.:

(1)that this matter be referred to staff to develop the appropriate plaque, in co-operation with the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Ward Councillors and the Scarborough Historical Society; and

(2)that City Council approve an amount of $6,000.00, from the appropriate budget, to give effect thereto.

The building at 2001 Eglinton Avenue East, in which the Municipal Offices of Scarborough were formerly located, has been demolished by the present owner, the Bank of Nova Scotia, to provide parking for their employees from their offices at the corner of Eglinton Avenue and Birchmount Road.

The Bank of Nova Scotia has agreed to participate in the erection of a commemorative plaque on this site, to recognize the history of the location, and is willing to enter into discussion as to the form and location of such a plaque. The Historical Society, through Richard Schofield, has also indicated an interest in participating in the development of such a historical marker.

I would therefore recommend that Scarborough Community Council refer this matter to staff to develop the appropriate plaque, in co-operation with the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Ward Councillors, and the Scarborough Historical Society.

And further, that Scarborough Community Council request the City of Toronto Council approve an amount of $6,000.00 from the appropriate budget, to give effect thereto.

Councillor Frank Faubert

Scarborough Highland Creek

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Permission to Extend Timeframe for

1997/1998 Billboard Sign Permissions and

Award 1998/1999 Billboard Sign Tender

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 14, 1998) from the Director of Municipal Standards:

Purpose:

To consider a request by Pattison Outdoor to extend last year's deadline of September 10, 1998, to obtain sign permits and erect signs and to award the 1998/99 Request for Proposal No. 98-P073.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Nil.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council:

(1)extend the September 10, 1998, deadline to obtain permits and erect the signs to on, or before, December 31, 1998; and

(2)award the Request for Proposal No. 98-P073 for 20 Non-Accessory Billboard Sign Permissions to Pattison Outdoor.

Comments:

On April 29, 1997, the Scarborough Sign By-law was amended by the former City of Scarborough Council to allow 20 billboard signs to be erected per year and the new permissions to be allocated via a sealed tender. Pattison Outdoor (Gould Outdoor Advertising) submitted the highest bid and was awarded the tender.

Pattison Outdoor has erected 16 of the 20 signs and has 4 additional locations that require a minor variance to the Sign by-law. All 20 signs were to be erected by September 10, 1998, and staff are recommending an extension to the December 31, 1998 to complete all 20 permissions.

Additionally, the 1998/1999 tender process has been completed and Pattison Outdoor was the only proposal received. Pattison submitted a bid for the 20 permissions at $3,250.00 each for a total price of $65,000.00 plus G.S.T.

Staff are recommending that Scarborough Community Council award the Request for Proposal No.98-P073 to Pattison Outdoor.

Contact name:

Jack Barron, Manager, Sign Section

(416) 396-7224, (416) 396-4266 Fax Number

barron_j@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Encroachment Agreement Permitting Parking on

Kingston Road - Road Allowance

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 31, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, subject to adding the following recommendations:

"(4)that the owner be required to finalize the current application to amend the Site Plan Control agreement S92095 to improve landscaping at the front of the property, and that the owner be given until November 15, 1998, to implement the Site Plan Control agreement, as amended; and

(5)that the Director of Community Planning, East District, report to the Scarborough Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on December 9, 1998, regarding the status of the Site Plan implementation."

Purpose:

To seek authority for an encroachment agreement, permitting a metal fence to remain approximately 4.9 metres (16 feet) within the Kingston Road road allowance in the Kingston Road/Port Union Road area.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the City permit the owners of 6515 Kingston Road to retain a metal fence encroaching to a maximum of 4.9 metres (16 feet) onto the Kingston Road road allowance subject to:

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

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

(c)maintenance of the encroachment in good condition.

(2)the standard $350.00 fee for encroachment agreements be waived, and that no annual fee be required; and

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

Council Reference/Background/History:

The owners of 6515 Kingston Road, located on the south side of Kingston Road just west of Centennial Road, conveyed 4.9 metres (16 feet) road widening to the City of Scarborough in 1980, for the nominal sum of $2.00. The owner continued to occupy the road widening for a number of years, and paved it as part of a parking lot.

Pursuant to a negotiated site plan agreement, the new owners of 6515 Kingston Road were required to construct a fence on the new property line in the early 1990's. This created a paved area between the fence and the roadway, which has resulted in vehicles parking in a haphazard and unsightly manner in this area.

In 1997, Scarborough City Council endorsed the Highland Creek Planning study, which noted that the appearance of this portion of Kingston Road should be improved through the site plan process.

It was determined recently that the owners had not completed the landscaping aspects of their earlier site plan. During discussions to finalize the site plan, planning staff noted the problem of parking in this area, and encouraged the property owners to investigate returning the fence to its original location encroaching onto the road allowance, and to provide landscaping on the remaining boulevard. The owners agreed to do so, and relocated the fence earlier this summer.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The usual City Departments and outside agencies have been contacted, and no objections to the proposed encroachment agreement have been received.

The zoning of the property is H.C. - Highway Commercial, with maximum building areas of 40 per cent of the property size. The Official Plan designates the property as a Special Uses Area, although the implementation of the Highland Creek study, which is currently under appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, would change this designation to Community Commercial.

The encroachment policy of the former City of Scarborough considered this to be a commercial encroachment, which would require payment of both an administration fee and an annual fee to the City, based upon the market value of the property. In this case, the annual fee is estimated to be approximately $1,200.00 per year. However, as Planning staff have encouraged the applicant to relocate the fence to resolve a parking problem for the City, and to provide landscaping on the public road allowance, it is recommended that the fees be waived.

Conclusion:

Approval of the encroachment agreement will enable the applicant to improve the appearance of the streetscape, and eliminate a parking problem for the City.

Contact Name:

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

rmayr@city.scarborough.on.ca(scc98173.wpd)

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Naming of Community Room in

McGregor Park Recreation Centre

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report (September 16, 1998) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, respecting this matter, which was forwarded to Members of Council under confidential cover.

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (September 16, 1998) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation:

Purpose:

In October 1998, the City of Toronto will open the new McGregor Park Recreation Centre. Included in this facility is a large Community Room that will hold major functions and events.

The late Brian Harrison was a former Metro Councillor and Scarborough City Councillor who held a long and distinguished career of Public Service. Mr. Harrison also held positions as a member of the Police Commission, a School Trustee and Chairperson of the Metropolitan Zoo.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

N/A

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the Community Room at McGregor Park Recreation Centre be named "The Brian Harrison Room" in recognition of Mr. Harrison's public service.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti's office has received a number of telephone calls asking Scarborough Community Council to consider naming a room at McGregor Park Recreation Centre after Mr. Brian Harrison.

Comments:

There is currently no policy for the naming of rooms after individuals in recreation facilities.

Contact Name:

Rick McMulkin, Director,

Recreation Facility Management & Services,

Telephone396-7398

Facsimile396-5399

E-Mail McMulkin@toronto.ca)

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Other Items Considered by The Community Council

(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a)Speeding on Aylesworth Avenue Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(August 25, 1998) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that a copy of the speed counts taken on Aylesworth Avenue as requested by Community Council at its meeting held on July 22, 1998, be forwarded to the Toronto Police Service, 41Division, for their review and whatever action they deem necessary.

(b)Request for a 40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit on Bellefontaine Street and Southlawn Drive Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report, at the request of Councillor Shaw, for further consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on October 14, 1998:

(August 28, 1998) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:

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

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

(c)Toronto Transit Commission 1999 Service Plan All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received a presentation by Mr. Patrick Scrimgeour, Senior Planner for Toronto Transit Commission service east of Yonge Street, respecting the TTC 1999 Service Plan, a copy of which was provided to all Members of Community Council; and

(2)directed that a copy of the report from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, analyzing the Service Plan as it affects the Scarborough area, be forwarded to the TTC with the following additional requests:

(a)that the proposal to remove the 86D Scarborough route be re-evaluated;

(b)that the proposal to extend the 68 Warden route to Steeles Avenue be re-evaluated, and public input be obtained into this re-evaluation;

(c)that the 134 Tapscott route be re-evaluated and consideration be given to revising this route further to allow a second bus to take an alternate route that would include Markham Road south of Sheppard Avenue and west along Milner on to the Town Centre.

(August 31, 1998) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, responding to a request from the Toronto Transit Commission that the Scarborough Community Council provide its comments on the TTC 1999 Service Plan, and recommending that:

(1)a copy of the Director's report, as approved by Community Council, be forwarded to the Toronto Transit Commission before October 28, 1998; and

(2)the proposal to remove service on the No. 12 Kingston Road route be re-evaluated.

(d)Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98019 699401 Ontario Limited, 772 Warden Avenue Golden Mile Employment District Ward 13 - Scarborough BluffsThe Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(August 24, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council convene a public meeting to consider this application, targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998, subject to staff:

(1)concluding the review of the traffic impact study and finalizing the proposed site access arrangements; and

(2)providing notice of the public meeting to all owners and tenants within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property and to all parties receiving notice of the Minister's Decision and the Municipal Board Hearing regarding the Golden Mile Land Use Review.

(e)Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98018 1248161 Ontario Limited, 255 Blantyre Avenue Birchcliff Community Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report, at the request of the Ward Councillors, for consideration at the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 12, 1998, with the request that, in the interim, Planning staff convene a community information meeting, together with the Ward Councillors and the applicant, for further consultation on this application:

(September 2, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council direct the Director to:

(1)circulate the application in the normal manner;

(2)facilitate dialogue between the applicant and the local community, including the formation of a Steering Committee, with the objective of developing a mutually satisfactory design concept; and

(3)schedule the Public Meeting for Community Council's consideration of the application following the successful conclusion of this dialogue.

Mr. Joseph Feldman, representing the applicant, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

The Community Council also received a communication from Mr. Ed Treadway, area resident, in opposition to this application.

(f)City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97021 585 and 587 Kennedy Road Kennedy Park Community Ward 15 - Scarborough City CentreThe Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(September 1, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council:

(1)defer the Public Meeting for Application Z97021 to the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on November 12, 1998, to allow for new notice to be given, such notice to include the three properties to the south of 585 and 587 Kennedy Road, the owners of which have requested inclusion in this application; and

(2)confirm that the Medium Density Residential (RM) designation of the Official Plan applies to the properties to be added to the application.

(g)Site Plan Control Application S97161 Petro Canada, 70 Guildwood Parkway Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(August 26, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council defer its consideration of Site Plan Control Application S97161 to its meeting scheduled to be held on October 14, 1998, to allow planning staff, the applicant and the community working group additional time to resolve outstanding Site Plan issues.

(h)Site Plan Control Application S96112 Joseph Furfari Investments Limited 1159 Tapscott Road Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having :

(1)deferred the following report for consideration at the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on October 14, 1998, with the request that, in the interim, appropriate staff meet with the Ward Councillors and the applicant in an attempt to resolve the matter of the impact of the crushing operation on the surrounding area;

(2)requested that the Director of Community Planning, East District, report further on the issue of the financially-secured agreement approved by the former City of Scarborough Council; and

(3)directed that the words "broken asphalt and broken concrete" be deleted from the Director's report and the words "used aggregate stockpile area" be inserted in lieu thereof:

(August 27, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council support the approval of the final Site Plan Control Application S96112, as shown on Figures 3 and 4 of this report.

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

-Mr. Adam Brown, Solicitor representing Joseph Furfari Investments Limited;

-Mr. Gord Bremner, Bremner Warehousing & Distribution Inc.;

-Mr. Ernst Wellmers, President, Welfords Ltd. who provided a copy of a letter from Mr. Scott D. Wilson, JRW Designs Group Inc.; and

-Mr. Mario Furfari, Joseph Furfari Investments Limited.

(i)New Applications Received - All Scarborough WardsThe Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received the following report;

(2)requested that the Managing Director of Economic Development report to the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on October 14, 1998, and prior to the Planning Department proceeding with the Preliminary Evaluation Report, on the economic development aspects of the application by BFC Construction Corporation, 3360 Midland Avenue, in the Milliken Employment District:

(August 27, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the new applications received during the seven-week period ending August 19, 1998, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(j)Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 31, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various Site Plan Control Approvals granted by the former Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(k)Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 27, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of current appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board and recommending that this report be received for information.

(l)Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 31, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various Consent Decisions granted by the former Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(m)Ontario Municipal Board Decisions - Variance Appeals Lawrence Avenue Group, 880 Ellesmere Road Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford Caroline Huaping Chiang, 43 Alanbull Square Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received the following report; and

(2)requested that the City Solicitor report to the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on October 14, 1998, providing further information respecting 43 Alanbull Square, to address the concerns raised by Councillor Balkissoon, that no planning evidence was called at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment decision to refuse this variance:

(August 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor, advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the subject appeals, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(n)Ontario Municipal Board Decision Yellow Moon Homes Inc., Manson Lands, Lawrence Avenue East Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor, advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the date for the hearing on the subject lands and the issue of site clean-up, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(o)Ontario Municipal Board Decision

The Burnac Corporation, Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor, advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the aforementioned appeal, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p)Ontario Municipal Board Decision

High Glen Investments Limited/Rossland Real Estate Limited

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(September 1, 1998) from the City Solicitor, advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the aforementioned appeal, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(q)Process for Disposal of City Property

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, advising Community Council, as directed by the Budget Committee at its meeting held on May 26, 1998, of the process with respect to the disposal of City property, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(r)"No Ball Games" Signs - Butterworth AvenueWard 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council reports having referred Councillor Ashton's communication to the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, to be considered in the context of the harmonization of the by-laws:

(July 17, 1998) from Councillor Brian Ashton, requesting consideration of the policy respecting installation of "No Ball Games" signs on residential streets.

(s)Request to Hold Public Hearings at Scarborough Community Council Respecting Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation and the Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(a)received a request from the Interim Contact, The Board of Health, that the Community Council schedule a Public Meeting in October to consider the report of the Medical Officer of Health and draft by-law on animal care and control:

(b)received a communication (August 28, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that City Council has requested that Community Councils also hear deputations on the "Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks", and forward comments to the Board of Health and The Economic Development Committee; and

(c)directed that the Public Meeting, as requested, be conducted on Thursday, October 15, 1998, commencing at 9:30 a.m., and The Board of Health be so advised.

(t)Capital Budget Schedule

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received a communication (September 15, 1998) from Councillor Tom Jakobek, Chair, The Budget Committee, attaching a copy of the proposed schedule for consideration of the 1999 Capital Budget; and

(2)approved the proposed date for Scarborough Community Council's consideration of the Budget, being Monday, November 16, 1998, at 7:30 p.m.

(u)Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands Official Plan Amendment 1001 Graywood Investments Limited/Norstar Development Corporation

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report for consideration at a Special Meeting of the Community Council, to be held at the call of the Chair, and having requested:

(1)that the Director of Community Planning, East District, direct his staff to attend the community meetings to be held in the North Bridlewood and Wishing Well areas, and all recommendations emanating from these meetings be brought forward for the consideration of the Community Council at its Special Meeting;

(2)that any outcome of discussions with Graywood Investments Limited which may take place in the interim be also reported to the Community Council; and

(3)that members of the Working Groups be immediately advised of the date of the Special Meeting and provided with copies of the Planning Department report and the consultant's report on the Hydro Corridor lands.

(September 14, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending a planning position to be taken for the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting the Graywood-owned lands north of Highway 401; advising of the status of the Norstar development applications south of Highway 401; and referring to the results of the City's Environmental Review contained in the consultant's report on the investigation of stormwater management, naturalization and open space opportunities presented by the surplus Corridor lands.

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

-Ms. Sheryl Saunders, President, North Bridlewood Community Association;

-Pastor Steve Webster, Wishing Well Acres Baptist Church; and

-Mr. Robert Brown, President, Wishing Well Acres Community Association.

(v)The 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1)received a report (September 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that Scarborough Community Council:

(a)receive a presentation by Mr.David Crombie regarding Toronto's Bid for The 2008 Olympics; and

(b)refer any Community Council recommendations on this issue to staff for a consolidated report, with the recommendations from the other Community Councils, to Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on November 17, 1998, and City Council on November 25, 1998;

(2)received the presentation by Mr. David Crombie regarding Toronto's Bid for the 2008 Olympics; and

(3)directed that the following comments from the Scarborough Community Council be referred to the Commissioner for inclusion in the aforementioned consolidated report:

(a)that City Council request the TO-Bid Committee:

(i)to consider locating more major venues outside of the downtown core to relieve the stress on the City's Transportation System and to spread the anticipated economic development spin-off benefits across the entire City of Toronto, provided this does not negatively impact the Bid's potential for success;

(ii)to provide appropriate to-date cost data to City Council;

(iii)to provide assurance that transportation needs will be brought before the appropriate Standing Committee of City Council;

(iv)to expand access to multicultural and multiracial communities;

(v)to report on the process, timing and funding necessary to establish partnerships with community sports organizations in support of the Olympics; and

(b)that City Council endorse the principle of equitable distribution of training facilities, and such a plan be integrated with the service needs of the City-at-large.

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

-Mr. John Ball, President, Scarborough Olympians Gymnastics Club;

-Ms. Margaret Mead, Coach, Scarborough Olympians Gymnastics Club;

-Mr. William Brown, Chair of the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation for the TTC;

-Mr. Bruce Brier, Citizens for the Retention of the East Gardiner Expressway;

-Mr. Steve Mark, Toronto;

-Mr. Stuart Spanglett, President, Toronto Olympians Swim Club;

-Mr. James Alcock, Citizens for the Retention of the East Gardiner Expressway, who provided copies of his group's publication: "Toronto 2008 - Master Transportation Plan", a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk;

-Mr. Garnett Martin, Chair, Audible Pedestrian Signals Advisory Group;

-Mr. Sheldon Bergson, tourism industry employee;

-Mr. Peter Lucas, President, Showline Limited;-Mr. Tom Parlette, Scarborough;

-Mr. Scott Allardyce, Co-Chair, Transportation Action Now;

-Mr. Wm. Howe, Scarborough;

-Mr. Joe Mandat, Scarborough;

-Ms. Monique Bokya, Director, Economic Community Starting Centre;

-Mr. Murray Steele, North York;

-Mr. Michael Kerr, Community Service group.

Respectfully submitted,

LORENZO BERARDINETTI,

Chair

Toronto, September 16, 1998.

(Report No. 8 of The Scarborough Community Council, including additions thereto, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998.)