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Scarborough Community Council


Meeting No. 29   Contact Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  Phone 416-396-7287
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail scc@toronto.ca
Location Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre
  Chair   Councillor Mike Del Grande  

SC29.1

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 37, 40 

Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management - Various Additions and Deletions

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the addition to the Kennedy Road BIA Board of Management as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2009) from the Director, Business Services, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

 

2.         Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the change to the BIA Board of Management.

Origin
(September 8, 2009) Report from Director, Business Services
Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council approve an addition to the Kennedy Road BIA Board of Management.  The Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Business Improvement Area
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23581.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

SC29.2

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 44 

21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent (formerly Buttermill Subdivision, East Side of East Avenue) – Protection and Removal of Private Trees

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the request to remove four (4) privately-owned trees (a 33 cm diameter silver maple, two poplar trees with diameters of 43 and 46 cm, and a 46 cm diameter willow tree) all located at the rear of 23 Mastwood Crescent, subject to the homeowners agreeing to take steps to protect the replacement trees.

 

2.         City Council direct Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to revise the grading plan to allow for planting of replacement trees at the same locations as the vandalized/injured trees.

 

3.         City Council direct Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to report to the appropriate committee on ways and means to avoid a recurrence of situations like the one that has occurred at 21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent and/or seek appropriate restitution.

 

4.         City Council request Planning staff to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on a recommended policy to require developers to post appropriate Letters of Credit for the preservation of designated trees during development activity and that Letters of Credit be refunded to developers upon completion of the development in question.

Origin
(September 18, 2009) Report from Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Summary

This report recommends that Council deny the request for the removal of two (2) privately-owned trees, and approve the request for removal of three (3) privately-owned trees.  Staff from Urban Forestry, Technical Services and Toronto Building have been working with the applicant’s arborist and engineer to determine if the site can be graded to allow for the preservation of five (5) privately-owned trees.

 

The grading plan for the site is being revised by the applicant to allow for the preservation of two (2) of the five (5) privately-owned trees. The remaining three (3) trees have been severely injured and require removal. Ninety-seven (97) trees are proposed for planting at the site.

Background Information
Staff Report.21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent.Protection and Removal of Private Trees
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23506.pdf)

Speakers

(October 13, 2009) Ruvan Waltman, Buttermill Developments
(October 13, 2009) Brian Smith
(October 13, 2009) George Tsagaris

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Lost)

That City Council not adopt the staff recommendation in the report (October 6, 2009) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, (item SC29.2a).


2 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

That Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff revise the grading plan to allow for planting of replacement trees at the same locations of the vandalized/injured trees.


3 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

That Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff report to the appropriate committee on ways and means to avoid a recurrence of situations like the one that has occurred at 21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent and/or seek appropriate restitution.


4 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor A.A. Heaps (Carried)

That City Council request Planning staff to report to the Planning and Growth Committee on a recommended policy to require developers to post appropriate Letters of Credit for the preservation of designated trees during development activity and that the Letters of Credit be refunded to developers upon completion of the development in question.


5 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)

That City Council adopt the staff recommendation in the report (October 6, 2009) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, (item SC29.2a) subject to the homeowners agreeing to take steps to protect the replacement trees.


6 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Redundant)

That City Council adopt the staff recommendation in the report (October 6, 2009) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, (item SC29.2a).

Declared Interests

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Ron Moeser - in that he lives in close proximity to 21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent.


2a Supplementary Report - 21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent (formerly Buttermill Subdivision, East Side of East Avenue) – Removal of Private Trees
Origin
(October 6, 2009) Report from General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Summary

Subsequent to submission of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation report dated September 14, 2009, there have been additional actions on site that impact the recommendations contained in the September 14th report. The revised recommendation in this supplementary report is due to the fact that of the two trees to be protected, one has been removed and the other severely injured.

Background Information
Supplementary Report - Trees - 21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24130.pdf)


SC29.3

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 44 

Request for Fence Exemption – 4698 Kingston Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Granted an exemption to Chapter 447 - Fence section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code, to allow a 5 ft high wrought iron fence, 6 ft high concrete columns, and a 6 ft high wrought iron gate at 4698 Kingston Road.

Origin
(September 21, 2009) Report from Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards Scarborough District
Summary

This Staff Report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this Report is to consider a request by the owner(s) of 4698 Kingston Road to be exempted from Chapter 447 – Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code.  This section states that the maximum height of the fence in the front yard on a Non-Residential Property within 2.4 metres of the front lot line and beyond 2.4 metres of the front lot line shall not exceed 1.2 metres (4 foot) for open mesh chain-link fence or equivalent open fence construction that does not restrict sight lines.

Background Information
Staff Report - Fence - 4698 Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23692.pdf)

Pictures - Fence - 4698 Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23689.pdf)

Speakers

(October 13, 2009) Gamini Wanigasekera, Solicitor for Toronto Buddhist Centre

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council grant an exemption to Chapter 447 - Fence section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code, to allow a 5 ft high wrought iron fence, 6 ft high concrete columns, and a 6 ft high wrought iron gate at 4698 Kingston Road.


Vote (Amend Item)

Oct-13-2009

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 9 Ainslie, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson 
No: 0  
Absent: 1 Ashton 

SC29.4

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 36 

Request to Grant or Refuse the Application to Demolish a Residential Building at 2 Northview Avenue with No Building Permit Issued

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 2 Northview Avenue with the following conditions:

 

 a.        that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

 

 b.       that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

 

 c.        that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5 and 629-10, paragraph B;

 

 d.       that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill;

 

e.         that in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 363-12, the applicant for the demolition permit constructs and substantially completes the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing building is commenced; and

 

  f.        that on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in (e) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the lands in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.

Origin
(September 18, 2009) Report from Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

In accordance with By-law No. 1009-2006, I refer the demolition permit application for 2 Northview Avenue to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

Background Information
Staff Report - Demolition - 2 Northview Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23584.pdf)

Attachments - Demolition - 2 Northview Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23585.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor A.A. Heaps (Carried)

SC29.5

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Request to Grant or Refuse the Application to Demolish a Residential Building at 1465 Birchmount Road with No Building Permit Issued

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 1465 Birchmount Road with the following conditions:  

 

a.         that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

 

b.         that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

 

c.         that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5 and 629-10, paragraph B;

           

d.         that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill;

 

e.         that in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 363-12, the applicant for the demolition permit constructs and substantially completes the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing building is commenced; and

 

f.          that on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in (e) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the lands in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.

Origin
(September 24, 2009) Report from Director of Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

In accordance with By-law No. 1009-2006, I refer the demolition permit application for 1465 Birchmount Road to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permits.

Background Information
Staff Report - Demolition - 1465 Birchmount Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23649.pdf)

Attachments - Demolition - 1465 Birchmount Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23650.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)
That consideration of the item be deferred until the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on November 10, 2009.

2 - Motion to Re-open Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

3 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

SC29.6

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 39 

Request to Grant or Refuse the Application to Demolish a Residential Building at 53 Havendale Road with No Building Permit Issued

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 53 Havendale Road with the following conditions:

 

a.         that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

 

b.         that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

 

c.         that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5 and 629-10, paragraph B;

           

d.         that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill;

 

e.         that in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 363-12, the applicant for the demolition permit constructs and substantially completes the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing building is commenced;

 

f.          that on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in (e) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the lands in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued; and

 

g.         that the approval of Toronto Public Health is obtained prior to the permit issuance.

Origin
(September 24, 2009) Report from Director of Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

In accordance with By-law No. 1009-2006, I refer the demolition permit application for 53 Havendale Road to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permits.

Background Information
Staff Report - Demolition - 53 Havendale Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23590.pdf)

Attachments - Demolition - 53 Havendale Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23591.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)
 

SC29.7

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 36 

Request for Approval of Variances from the Former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, for Replacement of an Existing Ground Sign at 2965-3049 Kingston Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the requested variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a ground sign at 2965-3049 Kingston Road.

 

2.         Directed that the applicant be informed to obtain a sign permit prior to the installation of the proposed ground sign at 2965-3049 Kingston Road.

Origin
(September 24, 2009) Report from Director of Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Velta Mussellam on behalf of Cliffcrest Plaza Limited, the owner of the referenced property, for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a ground sign at the above address.

 

The proposed sign area exceeds the maximum allowed by the Sign By-law. Also, the proposed sign will be along the same frontage as an existing ground sign and the distance between the two ground signs will be less than that permitted by the Sign By-law.  This report deals with the required variances to allow the erection of this new ground sign at the proposed location.

 

The requested variances for area, number of signs along a street frontage and distance from another ground sign on the same premises are considered by staff to be minor and the variances are recommended to be approved.

Background Information
Staff Report - Sign - 2965-3049 Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23661.pdf)

Attachments - Sign - 2965-3049 Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23662.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor A.A. Heaps (Carried)

SC29.8

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 38 

Request for Approval of Variances from the Former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, for Erection of a New Ground Sign at 2100 Ellesmere Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the requested variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a ground sign at 2100 Ellesmere Road.

 

2.         Directed that the applicant be informed to obtain a sign permit prior to the installation of the proposed ground sign at 2100 Ellesmere Road.

Origin
(September 24, 2009) Report from Director of Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Vincent Crisanti of Knight Signs on behalf of Aldgate Construction(1988) Ltd., for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a ground sign at the above address.

 

The applicant is proposing to erect a new ground sign that has an area of 13.14 m2 (141.40 ft2), a height of 7.11 m (23.33 ft.) and is located 141m away from an existing ground sign. The proposed sign area exceeds the maximum area allowed by the Sign By-law. The proposed distance between the signs is less than the minimum distance required by the Sign By-Law. This report deals with the required variances to allow the erection of this new ground sign.

 

The requested variances for area and distance between signs are  recommended by staff to be approved.

Background Information
Staff Report - Sign - 2100 Ellesmere Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23672.pdf)

Attachments - Sign - 2100 Ellesmere Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23673.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

SC29.9

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 38 

Request for Approval of Variances from the Former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, for Erection of a New Ground Sign at 1210 Markham Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the requested variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, subject to the condition that the existing ground sign be removed at 1210 Markham Road.

 

2.         Directed that the applicant be informed to obtain a sign permit prior to the installation of the proposed ground sign at 1210 Markham Road.

Origin
(September 24, 2009) Report from Director of Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Steve Goldberger of Aldgate Construction(88) Ltd on behalf of Forestwood Estates Ltd., for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a ground sign at the above address.

 

The applicant is proposing to replace an existing ground sign with one that has an area of 17.25 m2 (185.61 ft2) and a height of 7.26 m (23.83 ft.). The proposed sign area and height exceed the maximum allowed by the Sign By-law. This report deals with the required variances to allow the erection of this new ground sign.

 

The requested variances for area and height are recommended by staff to be approved.

Background Information
Staff Report - Sign - 1210 Markham Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23677.pdf)

Attachments - Sign - 1210 Markham Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23678.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

SC29.10

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 38 

Request for Approval of Variances from the Former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, for Erection of a New Ground Sign at 2030-2060 Ellesmere Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the requested variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a ground sign at 2030-2060 Ellesmere Road.

 

2.         Directed that the applicant be informed to obtain a sign permit prior to the installation of the proposed ground sign at 2030-2060 Ellesmere Road.

Origin
(September 24, 2009) Report from Director of Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Vincent Crisanti of Knight Signs on behalf of Forestwood Estates Ltd., for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a ground sign at the above address.

 

The applicant is proposing to erect a new ground sign that has an area of 17.25 m2 (185.61 ft2) and a height of 7.26 m (23.83 ft.). The proposed sign area and height exceed the maximum allowed by the Sign By-law. This report deals with the required variances to allow the erection of this new ground sign.

 

The requested variances for area and height are  recommended by staff to be approved.

Background Information
Staff Report - Sign - 2030-2060 Ellesmere Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23680.pdf)

Attachments - 2030-2060 Ellesmere Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23683.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

SC29.11

ACTION

Deferred 

Delegated 

Ward: 41 

Request for Approval of Variances from the Former City of Scarborough Sign By-law No. 22980, as amended, for a Pylon Ground Sign at 3250 Midland Avenue

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of this item until its next meeting on November 10, 2009.

Origin
(September 24, 2009) Report from Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Doug Jackett of Knight Signs Ltd. on behalf Reisman & Associates Ltd., for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a pylon ground sign at the above address.

 

The requested variances, for maximum sign area and height of the proposed ground sign are considered by staff to be significant and the variances are recommended not to be approved.

Background Information
Staff Report - Sign - 3250 Midland Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23684.pdf)

Attachments - Sign - 3250 Midland Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23685.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Chin Lee (Carried)
That consideration of the item be deferred until the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on November 10, 2009.

SC29.12

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 36 

Proposed Disabled Parking/Loading Zone on the West Side of Harding Boulevard just South of Hollis Avenue

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations, as identified in the Appendix 1 of the report (September 16, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2          Enacted the parking and standing regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (September 16, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         Directed that the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Origin
(September 16, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This report responds to a concern about lack of a disabled parking/loading zone in front of #160 Harding Boulevard.  Staff has confirmed the need for this loading zone to facilitate access/egress from the home to a specialized private vehicle as well as Wheel Trans pick-up and drop-off of patrons.

 

It is recommended that Transportation Services install “Disabled Parking/Loading Zone” signs on the west side of  Harding Boulevard from  a point 10  metres south of Hollis Avenue  to a point 6 metres further south. This will assist the patrons in gaining access/egress from the main floor of their home, to a private vehicle and transportation services provided by other agencies.

Background Information
Staff Report - Disabled Parking/Loading Zone - West Side Harding Blvd.
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23612.pdf)

Map - Disabled Parking/Loading Zone - West Side Harding Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23613.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor A.A. Heaps (Carried)

SC29.13

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Proposed Speed Limit Reduction – Droxford Avenue

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved a 40 km/h speed zone along Droxford Avenue.

 

2.         Directed that the appropriate bylaw(s) be amended accordingly.

Origin
(September 17, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This staff report concerns the feasibility of installing a 40 km/h speed zone on Droxford Avenue from Elmbank Road to Sherwood Avenue.  On Droxford Avenue, a 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is not technically justified.

Background Information
Staff Report - Speed Limit Reduction - Droxford Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23608.pdf)

Map - Speed Limit Reduction - Droxford Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23609.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approve a 40 km/h speed zone along Droxford Avenue.

 

2.         Amend the appropriate bylaw(s) accordingly.


SC29.14

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 37 

Proposed No Right Turn on Red Regulation at the Proposed new Traffic Control Signals to be Installed on Pharmacy Avenue at Singleton Road / Biscayne Boulevard

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact the No Right Turn on Red Regulation as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (September 22, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(September 22, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to advise on the need to of a valid by-law prohibiting north /south “No Right Turn on Red’ for the proposed Traffic Control Signal.

Background Information
Staff Report - No Right Turn on Red Regulation - Pharmacy.Singleton.Biscayne
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23606.pdf)

Map - No Right Turn on Red - Pharmacy.Singleton.Biscayne
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23607.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

SC29.15

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 38 

Proposed Traffic Control Signals – Town Centre Court and Borough Drive/Scarborough Town Centre Driveway

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Decided not to approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Town Centre Court and Borough Drive/Scarborough Town Centre Driveway at this time.

Origin
(September 22, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to review the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Town Centre Court and Borough Drive / Scarborough Town Centre Driveway.

 

Traffic studies reveal that a traffic control signal is warranted at this location.

Background Information
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signals - Town Centre Court.Borough Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23610.pdf)

Map - Traffic Control Signals - Town Centre Court.Borough Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23611.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Not approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Town Centre Court and Borough Drive/Scarborough Town Centre Driveway at this time.


SC29.16

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 40 

Proposed All-Way Stop Control Not Recommended – Pharmacy Avenue and Terraview Boulevard

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at Pharmacy Avenue and Terraview Boulevard.

 

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

Origin
(September 16, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This report responds to a request from Councillor Kelly to install an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Pharmacy Avenue and Terraview Boulevard.  The report shows that this intersection did not meet the required technical warrant for this type of traffic control.

 

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed at Pharmacy Avenue and Terraview Boulevard as the numerical study values did not meet the warrant for installation of an All-Way Stop Control.

Background Information
Staff Report - All-Way Stop Control - Pharmacy and Terraview
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23601.pdf)

Map - All-Way Stop Control - Pharmacy and Terraview
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23602.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approve the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at Pharmacy Avenue and Terraview Boulevard.

 

2.         Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.


SC29.17

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 42 

Proposed Traffic Control Signals on Morningside Avenue at McNicoll Avenue /Oasis Boulevard

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Morningside Avenue at McNicoll Avenue/Oasis Boulevard.

 

2.         City Council amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(September 16, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of Traffic Control Signals on Morningside Avenue at McNicoll Avenue/Oasis Boulevard.  

 

Traffic studies have indicated that traffic control signals are warranted.  As a result, traffic control signals should be installed.

Background Information
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signals - Morningside.McNicoll.Oasis
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23624.pdf)

Map - Traffic Control Signals - Morningside.McNicoll.Oasis Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23625.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Carried)

SC29.18

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 44 

All-Way Stop Controls Not Recommended on East Avenue at Mastwood Crescent and East Willow Gate

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council not approve the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of East Avenue and East Willow Gate/Mastwood Crescent.

 

2.         City Council not pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(September 17, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to advise on the feasibility of installing all-way top control at this intersection in Ward 44.

 

It is recommended that an all-way stop control not be installed at East Avenue and East Will Gate/Mastwood Crescent since the subject intersection failed to meet the warrant for installation which was adopted by Council for use in the City of Toronto.

Background Information
Staff Report - All-Way Stop Controls - East Avenue.Mastwood.East Willow Gate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23614.pdf)

Map - All-Way Stop Controls - East Avenue.Mastwood.East Willow Gate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23615.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

SC29.19

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 44 

Proposed Permanent Closure of a Portion of Cherry Street, East of Schooner Lane

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council rescind Clause No. 17 of Scarborough Community Council Report No. 6, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on July 22, 23 and 24, 2003.

 

2.         City Council permanently close the portion of Cherry Street shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2009-076a (the “Highway”) to the report (September 23, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, subject to compliance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, and subject to City Council approving the sale of the Highway to the abutting owner, Metrolinx.

 

3.         If City Council approves the sale of the Highway to Metrolinx, authorize Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the Highway in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Scarborough Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed draft by-law.

 

4.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Highway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notices page of the City’s web site for at least five working days prior to the Scarborough Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

Origin
(September 23, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

Transportation Services recommends that a portion of Cherry Street, east of Schooner Lane, be permanently closed.

Background Information
Staff Report - Closure of a Portion of Cherry Street, E of Schooner Lane
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23620.pdf)

Map - Closure of a Portion of Cherry Street, E of Schooner Lane
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23621.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

SC29.20

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 44 

Proposed Parking Prohibitions on Ridware Crescent

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Adopted the regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (September 22, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Directed that the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.

Origin
(September 22, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This report responds to a concern about the lack of parking regulations on both sides of Ridware Crescent.  Staff has received a petition from the residents of Ridware Crescent confirming that the majority (74%) of respondents support “No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Except Public Holidays”, restrictions.  Due to the proximity to the University of Toronto (Scarborough Campus) as well as nearby Centennial College (HP Science and Technology Campus), student parking on this roadway, as well as other adjacent roadways, has been problematic for area residents.  The potential for parking abuses along this segment of Ridware Crescent has been confirmed by staff. 

 

To mitigate on-street parking problems, changes to parking regulations along Ridware Crescent, as outlined in this report, are recommended at this time.

Background Information
Staff Report - Proposed Parking Prohibitions on Ridware Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23617.pdf)

Map - Proposed Parking Prohibitions on Ridware Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23618.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

SC29.21

Presentation

Received 

 

Ward: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 

Traffic Control Device Decisions - Scarborough District

Committee Decision

The Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Summary

Presentation by Manager, Traffic Operations - Scarborough District.

Background Information
Presentation Slides
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24274.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

SC29.22

Presentation

Received 

 

Ward: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 

Status of Transit City Projects in the Scarborough District

Committee Decision

The Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Summary

Presentation by City Planning Division staff.

Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

SC29.23

Presentation

Deferred 

 

Ward: 41 

Presentation by the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of this item to its next meeting on November 10, 2009.

Origin
(September 28, 2009) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee
Summary

Letter from Councillor Chin Lee advising of a request by the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area (SEVBIA) to make a presentation about their concerns over the potential negative impact that the construction of the Sheppard Avenue East Light Rail Transit line may have on their member businesses.

Background Information
Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area - LRT Construction
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23771.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Chin Lee (Carried)
That consideration of the item be deferred until the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on November 10, 2009.

SC29.24

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 

Section 37 Funds: All Scarborough Wards & Scarborough Centre

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council confirm that the balance of the account of Section 37 funds, plus earned interest, contributed by Tridel in association with the residential developments at 61, 63-77 Town Centre Court and 115-125 Omni Drive, and allocated for daycare purposes in the Scarborough Centre, be retained to fund capital maintenance or enhancements to the Squirrel’s Nest Child Care Centre at 1305 Ellesmere Road.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council requested Planning staff to report further on a breakdown of the current Section 37 account balances that are available and under what conditions they are to be spent and if those conditions no longer exist, how these funds can be utilized for other projects in individual wards.

Origin
(October 13, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

As requested at its meeting of September 15, 2009, this report provides Scarborough Community Council with information respecting Section 37 funds.  Specifically, this report includes:

a.         a discussion of the policy framework for the implementation of Section 37 funds as set out in the Planning Act and the Toronto Official Plan;

b.         City Finance’s protocol respecting the allocation of Section 37 funds through the budget process;

c.         the legislative process to be followed for any re-allocation of the Section 37 funds originally contemplated under the Section 37 provisions ;

d.         a discussion of the motions respecting the re-allocation of the approximately $373,000 of Section 37 funds for park improvements, tree planting and playground equipment in Ward 38;

e.         a discussion of project opportunities and funding associated with the Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan, a summary of available Section 37 and Civic Centre land sale funds, and other proposed projects in Ward 38, and

f.          information concerning current Section 37 account balances in each of the Scarborough wards.

Background Information
Staff Report - Section 37 Funds
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24219.pdf)

Staff Report - Section 37 Funds - Notice of Pending
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23628.pdf)

Communications
(October 8, 2009) E-mail from Colin Hughes (SC.New.SC29.24.1)
Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That City Council confirm that the balance of the account of Section 37 funds, plus earned interest, contributed by Tridel in association with the residential developments at 61, 63-77 Town Centre Court and 115-125 Omni Drive, and allocated for daycare purposes in the Scarborough Centre be retained to fund capital maintenance or enhancements to the Squirrel’s Nest Child Care Centre at 1305 Ellesmere Road.


2 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)

That staff report further on a breakdown of the current Section 37 account balances that are available and under what conditions they are to be spent and if those conditions no longer exist, how these funds can be utilized for other projects in individual wards.


SC29.25

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 40 

2451 Birchmount Road – Rezoning & Site Plan Applications – Request for Direction Report

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council refuse the applications to permit a columbarium at 2451 Birchmount Road for the reasons outlined in the report (September 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council refuse the request for approval under Section 3(2) of the Cemeteries Act (Revised) to establish a cemetery.

 

3.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition to the applications.

Origin
(September 22, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

The applicant proposes to construct a 4 storey (20.24 metre) building to be used as a columbarium containing approximately 12,600 niches and 25 parking spaces at 2451 Birchmount Road.

 

This applicant has appealed the zoning by-law amendment, site plan application and the request for approval under Section 3(2) of the Cemeteries Act (Revised) to establish a cemetery, to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) due City Council’s failure to make a decision. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction for an as yet unscheduled OMB hearing.

 

This report recommends that the proposed zoning amendment, site plan application and the request for approval under Section 3(2) of the Cemeteries Act (Revised) be opposed at the OMB for the reasons outlined in this report including:

 

a.         the applicant has not provided an adequate number of parking spaces on site to serve the proposal;

 

b.         the applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated the proposal can be adequately serviced;

 

c.         the proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site; and

 

d.         if a cemetery is established, and the operation fails the city will be financially responsible for the care and maintenance of the proposed facility.

Background Information
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 2451 Birchmount Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23635.pdf)

Speakers

(October 13, 2009) Peter Swinton, PMG Planning Consultants, on behalf of Birch Mount Park Inc.
(October 13, 2009) Daniel Poon

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item)

Oct-13-2009

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 9 Ainslie, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson 
No: 0  
Absent: 1 Ashton 

SC29.26

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 41 

181 Nugget Avenue – Rezoning Application – Refusal Report

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council refuse the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the reasons outlined in the report (September 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Should the zoning by-law amendment application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, the City Solicitor and City staff be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of Council’s refusal.

Origin
(September 23, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

The applicant has filed a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a place of worship in the existing vacant industrial building at 181 Nugget Avenue. The land use proposed does not provide adequate on-site parking, poses health and safety risks, and generates land use compatibility concerns with the existing heavy industrial businesses in the area. 

 

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the zoning by-law.

Background Information
Staff Report - Refusal Report - 181 Nugget Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23631.pdf)

Speakers

(October 13, 2009) Mary Ilagan, Friends of Jesus Christ Congregation
(October 13, 2009) Christine Uy, Friends of Jesus Christ Congregation
(October 13, 2009) Pastor Teck Uy, Friends of Jesus Christ

Motions
1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Lost)
That consideration of the item be deferred untilt the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on November 10, 2009, so that Members of the Scarborough Community Council may visit the site at 181 Nugget Avenue before making a final decision.

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item)

Oct-13-2009

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 8 Ainslie, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson 
No: 0  
Absent: 2 Ashton, Cho 

SC29.27

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 43 

4111 - 4113 Lawrence Avenue East – Rezoning Application – Final Report
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 10327 substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (September 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council enact a site plan control by-law pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act to designate 4111 and 4113 Lawrence Avenue East as an area subject to site plan control, substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law in Attachment 6 to the report (September 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to draft zoning by-law amendment and site plan control by-law as may be required.

 

4.         Before introducing the necessary zoning by-law amendment Bill for enactment, City Council require the applicant to:

 

i.          submit and have approved a site plan control application under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act;

 

ii.          submit a Site Servicing Review to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and any necessary infrastructure improvements identified, secured to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services and the City Solicitor; and

 

iii.         submit a Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Study for Lawrence Avenue and Andover Crescent, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services Division, and any pedestrian crossing protection identified, be secured to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services and the City Solicitor.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 13, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(September 10, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes to rezone the lands at 4111 and 4113 Lawrence Avenue East to permit the construction of a 10-storey mixed use development, consisting of 70 residential dwelling units and 274 square metres (2,949 square feet) of ground floor commercial space.

 

The proposal represents an appropriate form of intensification for this site which is well served by public transit.  The built form, height and massing will be compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood context and provides an appropriate transition to the lower scale townhouses to the south.  This proposal represents investment in one of the City’s Priority Neighbourhoods.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law.

Background Information
Staff Report - Rezoning Application - 4111-4113 Lawrence Avenue E
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23626.pdf)

Communications
(September 21, 2009) Letter from Lewis and Krista Bellows (SC.Main.SC29.27.1)
(October 9, 2009) Letter from Home Owners of Andover Crescent (SC.New.SC29.27.2)
Speakers

(October 13, 2009) G. D. Xiggoros, G. D. Xiggoros and Associates Limited
(October 13, 2009) Manuel Ola
(October 13, 2009) Karin Fawthrop

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

SC29.28

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 44 

Hainford Street (Formerly 4331 Lawrence Avenue East) – Part Lot Control Application – Final Report

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to the subject lands as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills in Council for a part lot control exemption by-law to expire (2) years from the date of enactment.

 

3.         City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title.

Origin
(September 23, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This application was made after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes to lift part lot control on Lots 19 to 26, on registered plan 66M-2464, in order to enable the separate conveyances of 16 semi-detached homes to be known municipally as 85-97 (odd numbers only) and 167-179 (odd numbers only) Hainford Street.  This report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years.

Background Information
Staff Report - Part Lot Control App. - Hainford Street (formerly 4331 Lawrence Avenue East)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23627.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

SC29.29

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 44 

38 Tideswell Boulevard – Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - Request for Direction Report

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in opposition to the applicant’s submitted proposal.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District, to settle the appeal if a revised development proposal, consistent with the Official Plan’s criteria for infill development and City Council’s policy regarding new development complying with the Development Infrastructure Policy and Standards (DIPS), and addressing the design objectives of the Urban Design Guidelines for Infill Townhouses is put forward. 

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

Origin
(September 23, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

These applications were made on or after January 1, 2007 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

The purpose of this report is to seek direction for the City Solicitor for an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing due to City Council’s failure to make a decision within the prescribed timeframe on the rezoning application and associated site plan control application at 38 Tideswell Boulevard.  The OMB hearing is scheduled to commence on November 2, 2009.

 

The applications propose a 15-unit infill residential townhouse development on lands currently occupied by a single-family dwelling.  The applicant’s proposal is not consistent with the Official Plan policy to require public streets within new developments nor does it implement City Council’s adopted criteria for being an exception to being on a public street.  The applicant’s proposal also is not consistent with the Official Plan’s criteria for infill development.

 

This report recommends that the City attend the OMB in opposition to the application in its current form.  However, City Planning would support an alternative townhouse development concept that is in keeping with Council’s policy for new development that can be considered an exception to requiring a new public street and, that provides for compatible development with the existing physical character of the established neighbourhood.  City Planning seeks direction to attend the OMB in support of an alternative concept at the OMB hearing.

Background Information
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 38 Tideswell Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23630.pdf)

Communications
(October 12, 2009) Letter from Andrew Paton, Q.C. (SC.New.SC29.29.1)
Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

SC29.30

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 44 

Liquor Licence Application - Nadi's Family Restaurant Bar and Pool Lounge - 155 Morningside Avenue, Units 3 and 4

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.        City Council request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the following conditions be attached to the liquor license for Nadi's Family Restaurant Bar and Pool Lounge, 155 Morningside Avenue, Units 3 and 4, Scarborough:

 

a.         Third party Security will be provided when the occupancy of the establishment exceeds 30 or more patrons.

 

b.         There will be no live music at any time.

 

c.         There will be no amplified music on either side after 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

 

d.         Smoking area in rear of premises will be enforced and customers will be instructed to use that area rather than front of premises.  This will be enforced by security and signage will be posted.

 

e.         Capacity in new area will be reduced to 30 persons in the application and there will be only 2 pool tables.

 

f.         Liquor license hours in the new area will be until no later than 1:00 a.m.

 

g.         Additional parking will be secured in the adjacent plaza.

 

h.         The Applicant is also subject to the provisions of the applicable City’s licensing and standards by-laws.

 

2.         If the above terms and conditions are secured to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, Council will direct that the City Solicitor and staff not participate at the AGCO hearing in opposition to the issuance of the Licence.

 

Origin
(August 28, 2009) Letter from Councillor Moeser
Summary

The owners of Nadi's Family Restaurant Bar and Pool Lounge (the "Licensees") have made an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (the "AGCO") for additional licensed facilities of the indoor area of their establishment, expanding the capacity from 28 to 88 persons.

 

AGCO has received a formal objection from the Councillor's office, as well as a resident living in the vicinity of Nadi's Family Restaurant Bar and Pool Lounge.  This establishment has prompted a number of complaints to the local Councillor from neighbouring residents and from the local community association.  The issues include, but are not limited to, excessive noise, loitering, rowdiness and allegations of criminal activity.  The Municipal Licensing and Standards division received a complaint relating to loud music and noise at the establishment in September 2008.

 

There is a great deal of concern amongst the residents that an expansion to the existing license would accentuate these existing problems and add significantly to noise disturbances caused by the establishment.  There is also concern that the Licensee does not have effective control of the premises, but still wishes to increase the capacity of its liquor licence where potential impacts on the residents will be magnified.

 

There is urgency to this matter, because the advertising for the liquor licence application was completed on July 12, 2009.

Background Information
Letter from Councillor Moeser regarding Liquor Licence Application
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-23560.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

That City Council request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the following conditions be attached to the liquor license for Nadi's Family Restaurant Bar and Pool Lounge, 155 Morningside Ave, Unit 3 & 4, Scarborough:

 

1.         Third party Security will be provided when the occupancy of the establishment exceeds 30 or more patrons.

 

2.         There will be no live music at any time.

 

3.         There will be no amplified music on either side after 11PM, 7 days a week.

 

4.         Smoking area in rear of premise will be enforced and customers will be instructed to use that area rather than front of premises.  This will be enforced by security and signage will be posted.

 

5.         Capacity in new area will be reduced to 30 persons in application and there will be only 2 pool tables.

 

6.         Liquor license hours in the new area will be until no later than 1 a.m.

 

7.         Additional parking will be secured in adjacent plaza.

 

8.         The Applicant is also subject to the provisions of the applicable City’s licensing and standards by-laws.

 

If the above terms and conditions are secured to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, Council will direct that the City Solicitor and staff not participate at the AGCO hearing in opposition to the issuance of the Licence.


Vote (Adopt Item as Amended)

Oct-13-2009

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 9 Ainslie, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson 
No: 0  
Absent: 1 Ashton 

SC29.31

Presentation

Received 

 

Ward: 39, 40 

Transit City - Sheppard East LRT

Committee Decision

The Scarborough Community Council received the letter for information.

Origin
(October 6, 2009) Letter from Patricia A. Sinclair
Summary

Requesting an opportunity to make a presentation to Scarborough Community Council regarding the construction of an LRT line along Sheppard Avenue East.

Communications
(October 6, 2009) E-mail from Patricia A. Sinclair (SC.New.SC29.31)
Motions
1 - Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)
 

2 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

SC29.32

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 44 

17 Island Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Requested staff from Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with Tree Protection, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Toronto Water, and other divisions as appropriate, to investigate and report back with recommendations to the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on November 10, 2009, on the issues raised by Councillor Moeser regarding the site at 17 Island Road, including cutting of trees, and pumping water into the storm water system.

Summary

Verbal report from Councillor Moeser regarding various incidents which have occurred at 17 Island Road including possible illegal cutting of trees and pumping water into the storm water system.

Motions
1 - Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

SC29.33

Presentation

Received 

 

Ward: 38 

Scarborough Highlight - Walk of Fame

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council received the presentation by Kathy Meyers.

Summary

Presentation by Kathy Meyers, General Manager, Scarborough Town Centre.

Motions
1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

SC29.34

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

 

Enactment of By-laws

Committee Decision

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 1016-2009 to 1021-2009.

 

Confirmatory Bill

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1022-2009.

Summary

Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment as By-laws.

Background Information
Scarborough Community Council By-law Index for October 13, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24257.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Introduce and Pass General Bills moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

2 - Motion to Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill moved by Councillor Chin Lee (Carried)

Vote (Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill)

Oct-13-2009 5:10 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 6 De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson 
No: 0  
Absent: 4 Ainslie, Ashton, Cho, Heaps 

Procedural Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Minutes moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the minutes of the Scarborough Community Council meeting held on September 15, 2009, be confirmed.

 

 

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Councillor Mike Del Grande, Chair, Scarborough Community Council
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-10-13 Morning 9:30 AM 12:30 PM Public
2009-10-13 Afternoon 1:30 PM 5:15 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2009-10-13
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ainslie, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson
Not Present: Ashton
2009-10-13
1:30 PM - 5:15 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ainslie, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson
Not Present: Ashton