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Scarborough Community Council


Meeting No. 35   Contact Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, May 25, 2010
  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  


The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Committee’s Report to Council or the Minutes for the official record. 

 

Action taken by the Community Council on items that are “delegated” (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted.
 
Declarations of Interest, if any, appear at the end of an item.

 

 

SC35.1 

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 40 

Request for Fence Exemption- 60 Castlemere Crescent
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council granted an exemption from Chapter 447-Fences section (3) of the Toronto Municipal Code to permit the pool enclosure as is at 60 Castlemere Crescent on condition that the owner:

 

a.         ensures the front gates and front fence height and mesh size comply with the by-law requirements; and

 

b.         maintains the existing cedar hedge in a healthy condition to maintain an impenetrable barrier. 

Origin
(May 3, 2010) 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 60 Castlemere Cres. to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (3) of the Toronto Municipal Code.  This section states that:

 

The minimum height of a swimming pool enclosure above the highest outside grade within one metre of the enclosure shall be 1.2 metres on Single Residential Property when measured at any point along the enclosure.

 

A chain-link fence when used as a swimming pool enclosure shall be constructed in a good, workmanlike manner and for a pool on Single Residential Property shall have a mesh size of 38 millimetres maximum.

 

That every gate in a swimming pool enclosure shall be self-closing and equipped with a lockable, self-latching device located on the inside near the top of the gate or on the outside at least 1.5 metres above grade.

Background Information
Staff Report - Fence - 60 Castlemere Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29982.pdf)

Pictures - Fence - 60 Castlemere Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29983.pdf)


SC35.2 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 41, 42 

Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management - Various Additions and Deletions
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved an addition to, and a deletion from, the Sheppard East Village BIA Board of Management as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Business Services, Economic Development  and Culture.

Origin
(May 3, 2010) Report from Director, Business Services
Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council approve an  addition to, and a deletion from, the Sheppard East Village BIA Board of Management.  The Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

Background Information
Staff Report - Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management - Various Additions and Deletions - Sheppard East Village BIA
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29802.pdf)


SC35.3 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 41 

Assumption of Services - South west corner of Midland Avenue and McNicoll Avenue - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2371
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2371 and that the City formally assume the road and road widenings within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee with the exception of a cash settlement in the amount of $10,000.00 required for the removal of a temporary cul-de-sac on Silver Star Boulevard south of McNicoll Avenue.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2371.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By‑law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2371 to Toronto Hydro.

Origin
(May 4, 2010) Report from City Solicitor
Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development.

Background Information
Staff Report - Assumption of Services - Midland Avenue and McNicoll Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29913.pdf)


SC35.4 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 43 

Proposed Traffic Control Signal on Lawrence Avenue East at Susan Street
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Susan Street.

 

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

Origin
(April 8, 2010) 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 at Lawrence Avenue East and Susan Street.

 

Traffic studies reveal that the existing pedestrian refuge island should be upgraded to a traffic signal to improve safety.  As a result, traffic control signals should be installed.

Background Information
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signal - Lawrence Avenue East at Susan Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29773.pdf)

Location Plan - Lawrence Avenue East at Susan Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29774.pdf)


SC35.5 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 36 

Request for an Encroachment Agreement - 147 Courcelette Road
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 147 Courcelette Road, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the General Manager of Transportation Services;

 

b.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

 

c.         That indemnification be provided to the City for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment with the City of Toronto added as additional insured for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

 

d.         That in the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the General Manager of Transportation Services; and

 

e.         The owner(s) pay the following fees:

 

i.          Application Fee of $480.46.

 

ii.         Legal Administration Cost and Registration on Title, plus disbursements including G.S.T.

 

iii.        Encroachment rental fee of $480.46.

 

2.         Authorized the City Solicitor to prepare and execute the encroachment agreement.

Origin
(April 29, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

 

The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner(s) of 147 Courcelette Road, being a one-family detached dwelling, for an encroachment agreement. The proposed encroachment is for armour stone retaining walls, stairs and a walkway, all fronting the property and located within the public right-of-way.

Background Information
Staff Report - Encroachment Agreement - 147 Courcelette Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30020.pdf)


SC35.6 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 36 

Parking Regulations Amendments on Victoria Park Avenue between Bracken Avenue and Queen Street East, By-law Housekeeping
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Enacted the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         Passed or amended the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(May 3, 2010) 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 a need to clarify the parking regulations by-laws on Victoria Park Avenue between Bracken Avenue and Queen Street East. Transportation staff has confirmed the need to housekeep the parking regulations by-laws in order to enable proper enforcement of the posted parking regulations and maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic.

 

It is recommended that Transportation Services amend the parking regulation by-laws on the both sides of Victoria Park Avenue between Bracken Avenue and Queen Street East.

Background Information
Staff Report - By-law Housekeeping - Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30024.pdf)

Attachment 1A Map - By-law Housekeeping - Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30025.pdf)

Attachment 1B Map - By-law Housekeeping - Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30026.pdf)

Attachment 1C Map - By-law Housekeeping - Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30027.pdf)

Attachment 1D Map - By-law housekeeping - Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30028.pdf)


SC35.7 

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Request for Speed Limit Reduction – Compton Drive
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved a 40 km/h speed zone along Compton Drive.

 

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

Origin
(April 23, 2010) 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 Compton Drive from Manhattan Drive to Boem Avenue. Along this section of Compton Drive, a 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is not technically justified.

Background Information
Staff Report - Speed Limit Reduction - Compton Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29957.pdf)

Map - Speed Limit - Compton Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29958.pdf)


SC35.8 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Proposed Parking Regulation Amendments on the West Side of Townley Avenue, North of Belmore Avenue
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the parking regulations as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 23, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Passed or amended the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(April 23, 2010) 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 parking regulations on the west side of Townley Avenue north of Belmore Avenue. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic, adequate sight lines while enabling roadway maintenance.  In addition the area residents have expressed their support for the parking regulations in the form of a petition.

 

It is recommended that Transportation Services install “No Parking Anytime” on the west side of Townley Avenue from Belmore Avenue to 26 metres north of Belmore Avenue.

Background Information
Staff Report - Proposed Parking Reg. - W/S Townley Ave. N or Belmore
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29962.pdf)

Map - Parking Regulation - W/S Townley Avenue, N of Belmore Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29963.pdf)


SC35.9 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Proposed Speed Limit Reduction on Ainsdale Road Between Lawrence Avenue East and Tweed Crescent
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Ainsdale Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Tweed Crescent as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 23, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Passed or amended the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(April 23, 2010) 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 provides the results of 40 km/h speed limit study conducted on Ainsdale Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Tweed Crescent. A 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is technically justified and recommended for implementation over the entire length of the subject roadway.

Background Information
Staff Report - Speed Limit - Ainsdale Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Tweed Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29964.pdf)

Map - Speed Limit - Ainsdale Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29965.pdf)


SC35.10 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Proposed Speed Limit Reduction on Boem Avenue Between Warden Avenue and Ellington Drive
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Boem Avenue between Warden Avenue and Ellington Drive as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 23, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Passed or amended the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(April 23, 2010) 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 provides the results of 40 km/h speed limit study conducted on Boem Avenue between Warden Avenue and Ellington Drive. A 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is technically justified and recommended for implementation on the subject roadway.

Background Information
Staff Report - Speed Limit - Boem Avenue between Warden Avenue and Ellington Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29967.pdf)

Map - Speed Limit - Boem Avenue between Warden and Ellington
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29968.pdf)


SC35.11 

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 38 

All-Way Stop Controls Not Recommended – Hiscock Boulevard and Scranton Road
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Hiscock Boulevard and Scranton Road.

 

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

Origin
(April 23, 2010) 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 advise on the feasibility of installing an All-Way Stop Control at this intersection in Ward 38.

 

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed at Hiscock Boulevard and Scranton Road since the subject intersection failed to meet the required All-Way Stop Control warrants adopted by Council for use in the City of Toronto.

Background Information
Staff Report - All-Way Stop Controls Not Recommended - Hiscock Boulevard and Scranton Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29978.pdf)

Map - All-Way Stop Controls - Hiscock Boulevard and Scranton Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29979.pdf)


SC35.12 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 40 

Proposed Parking Regulation Amendments on the North Side of Bonis Avenue West of Kennedy Road
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 22, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Passed or amended the appropriate by-law accordingly.

Origin
(April 22, 2010) 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 parking regulations on the north sides of Bonis Avenue west of Kennedy Road. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic, adequate sight lines while enabling roadway maintenance.

   

It is recommended that Transportation Services install “No Parking Anytime” on the north side of Bonis Avenue (in the vicinity of the townhouse complex driveways), from 140 metres west of Kennedy Road to 155 metres west of Kennedy Road and from 175 metres west of Kennedy Road to 190 metres west of Kennedy Road.

Background Information
Staff Report - Parking - N/S Bonis Avenue west of Kennedy Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29973.pdf)

Map - Parking - Bonis Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29974.pdf)


SC35.13 

ACTION

Deferred 

Delegated 

Ward: 41 

Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs – Briarscross Boulevard Area
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on June 22, 2010.

Origin
(April 23, 2010) 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.

 

During an operational review on Silversted Drive, Transportation Services staff identified eight uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area of Briarscross Boulevard and Pipers Green Avenue. 

 

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject eight uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

Background Information
Staff Report - Stop Signs - Briarscross Boulevard Area
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29975.pdf)

Map - Stop Signs - Briarscross Boulevard Area
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29976.pdf)


SC35.14 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 43 

Southbound Right Turn Lane Designation and Prohibited “U-Turns” – Morningside Avenue at Tams Road
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact the one way traffic lanes and prohibited turn regulations, as identified in  Appendix 1 to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(May 6, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about two matters 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 enact a southbound designated right-turn lane and prohibit “U” turns for northbound and southbound traffic at the intersection of Morningside Avenue at Tams Road.

 

Community Council’s recommendation and City Council’s approval of the lane designation amendment and prohibited “U” turns will improve traffic operations, provide a safer environment to motorists and allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service at the intersection of Morningside Avenue at Tams Road.

Background Information
Staff Report - Morningside Avenue at Tams Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30022.pdf)

Map - Morningside Avenue at Tams Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30023.pdf)


SC35.15 

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: 38, 42 

Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Extension – Redux Report
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council received the report for information.

Origin
(April 29, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Planning
Summary

On March 21, 2007 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) endorsed a light rail transit plan for the City of Toronto which included seven projects across the City, and subsequently initiated environmental assessment studies for those projects, as well as one for the Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) extension to Malvern.

On May 6, 2010 the Toronto Transit Commission is considering the outcome of the Transit Project Assessment Study and draft Environmental Project Report (EPR) for the Scarborough Rapid Transit Conversion and Extension, including Kennedy Station Improvements.

On May 19, 2010 Planning and Growth Management Committee is holding a Public Meeting on the Official Plan Amendment (no. 92) required to enable this project to go ahead.

On March 9, 2010, Scarborough Community Council adopted a resolution requesting the Manager of Transportation Planning, Scarborough Division, to provide a report to the May 25, 2010 meeting of Scarborough Community Council on the document by Councillor Thompson entitled “Scarborough LRT Redux”.

This report responds to that direction.

Background Information
Staff Report - Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Extension - Redux Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29765.pdf)

Speakers

Mitch Stambler, Manager, Service Planning Department, Toronto Transit Commission
Rick Thompson, Chief Project Manager - SRT, Toronto Transit Commission


SC35.16 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 36 

Kingston Road Revitalization Study (Birch Cliff) – City-initiated Technical Amendment to Zoning By-law – Final Report
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786, as amended by By-law No. 222-2010, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

Origin
(May 6, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This City-initiated amendment is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of technical amendments to the zoning by-law for various properties within the Birch Cliff Community which are necessary to properly implement Council’s vision for the Kingston Road Revitalization Study approved on January 26 and 27, 2010.  The proposed amendments are necessary to correct conflicting performance standards dealing with maximum height and gross floor area restrictions and to correct a typographical error as it relates to Exception No. 38.

Background Information
Staff Report - Kingston Road Revitalization Study (Birch Cliff) - City-initiated Technical Amendments - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30014.pdf)


SC35.17 

Information

Received 

 

Ward: 37, 38 

Scarborough Centre - Public Space Master Plan and Implementation Strategy
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council received the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, for information.

Origin
(May 6, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This report advises Scarborough Community Council that the City Planning Division is issuing an RFP to hire a consultant team to produce a ‘Public Space Master Plan and Implementation Strategy’ for the Scarborough Centre.

Background Information
Staff Report - Scarborough Centre - Public Space Master Plan and Implementation Strategy
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30015.pdf)


SC35.18 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 38 

1221 Markham Road - Rezoning Application – Request for Direction Report
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing for the lands at 1221 Markham Road, in opposition to the applicant’s zoning amendment application.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District, to continue discussions with the applicant in an effort to resolve the appeal at the upcoming OMB hearing, if a revised development proposal is put forward by the applicant which addresses the issues and incorporates the conditions detailed in this report, to the satisfaction of the City.

Origin
(May 5, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

The applicant has appealed the zoning by-law amendment application for a mixed use development at 1221 Markham Road.  The applicant has also appealed Official Plan Amendment No. 71 (OPA 71 – Markham Ellesmere Revitalization Area), adopted by Toronto City Council on August 6, 2007, as it pertains to the subject site. 

 

In March, 2010 the applicant submitted revised plans to the City and Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) proposing the construction of 696 residential condominium (apartment) units in three buildings, 21 storeys in height, and 1,846m2 (19,870 sq.ft) of retail and restaurant uses. Planning staff do not support the applicant’s current proposal since it is not consistent with the Official Plan and Markham Ellesmere Revitalization Area objectives adopted by City Council to provide for vibrant mixed use development on a public road network, complete with community benefits in exchange for increased height and density.  The applicant’s proposal aims to benefit from the intensification potential presented by the Official Plan without meeting the overall design objectives of the Official Plan and without providing the necessary supporting public infrastructure and community benefits.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction with respect to the appeals.  The OMB has scheduled a Pre-Hearing on June 11, 2010.  To date, the full hearing has not been scheduled.

 

This report recommends that the applicant’s zoning amendment application in its current form, be opposed at the OMB for the reasons set out in this report.  This report also recommends that the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District, be authorized to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve the appeal if an alternative proposal is put forward by the applicant which would address the concerns and issues raised in this report, to the satisfaction of the City.

Background Information
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 1221 Markham Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30011.pdf)

Speakers

Richard H. Ling, Lawyer, Borden Ladner Gervais


SC35.19 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 39 

3241-3261 Kennedy Road and 19-27 Passmore Avenue – Rezoning Application – Request for Direction Report
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the OMB hearing to ensure that the City’s interests are appropriately represented and to support the proposed rezoning on the terms outlined in Recommendation 2 in the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council authorize City staff to support amendments to the Employment District Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Milliken Employment District) for the lands at 3241-3261 Kennedy Road and 19-27 Passmore Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.         the additional small scale retail and service uses be restricted to those generally outlined in Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District: Recommended List of Additional Uses;

 

b.         the size of any individual small scale retail and service uses be capped as generally shown in Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District: Recommended List of Additional Uses;

 

c.         the small scale retail and service uses, including restaurants be restricted to a maximum of 30% of the gross floor area of all buildings or 5 240 square metres (56,405 square feet);

 

d.         maximum gross floor area of all restaurant uses be restricted to 1 466 square metres (15,780 square feet) or 8 percent of the gross floor area of all buildings; and,

 

e.         minimum of 366 parking spaces be provided.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the OMB to withhold its Order approving the zoning by-law amendment until a draft by-law is prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning Division.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take the necessary steps required to implement the foregoing.

Origin
(May 5, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

The purpose of this report is to inform City Council of the status of the subject zoning by-law amendment application and to seek direction from Council for an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing on appeal by the owner.  This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate staff attend the OMB and bring forward the position outlined in this report to the Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2010.

 

The applicant proposes to expand small scale retail and service uses to portions of the subject lands that currently only allow industrial uses.  The applicant also proposes to restrict the type and size of individual small scale retail/service and restaurant uses, increase the floor area for restaurant uses and reduce the minimum required parking standard.  Other zoning uses currently permitted on the site would be maintained.

Background Information
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 3241-3261 Kennedy Road and 19-27 Passmore Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30009.pdf)

Speakers

John McDermott, McDermott & Associates Limited


SC35.20 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 42 

Northeast Corner of Markham Road and Passmore Avenue – Rezoning Application – Request for Direction Report
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the OMB hearing to ensure that the City’s interests are appropriately represented and to support the rezoning on the terms outlined in Recommendation 2 in the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council authorize City staff to support amendments to the Employment District Zoning Bylaw No. 24982 (Tapscott Employment District), for the lands at the northeast corner of Markham Road and Passmore Avenue as generally outlined in Attachment 6 to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District: Amended List of Uses.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the OMB to withhold its Order approving the zoning by-law amendment until a draft by-law is prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning Division.

 

4.         City Council enact an amendment to the site plan control by-law substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take the necessary steps required to implement the foregoing.

Origin
(May 4, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

The purpose of this report is to inform City Council of the status of the subject zoning by-law amendment application and to seek direction from Council for an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing on appeal by the owner.  This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate staff attend the OMB and bring forward the position outlined in this report to the Hearing scheduled for June 24, 2010.

 

The applicant proposes to rezone the entire 5.0 hectare (12.3 acre) vacant parcel located at the northeast corner of Markham Road and Passmore Avenue to permit industrial, office, retail and service uses on the subject lands that currently only allows agricultural uses.  The applicant also proposes to restrict the type and size of individual retail and restaurant uses.

Background Information
Staff Report - Request for Direction - N/E Corner Markham Road and Passmore Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30016.pdf)


SC35.21 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 35 

300 Danforth Road – Rezoning Application – Final Report
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Warden Woods Community Zoning By-law No. 950-2005 for the lands at 300 Danforth Road, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, at his or her discretion, to direct some or all of the outdoor portion of the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges for this development (7.78%), which component is to be pre-paid prior to registration of the plan of subdivision and then credited back to the owner when the balance of the development charges are paid, to reimburse the developer of the adjacent subdivision (350 Danforth) for part of the costs incurred in completing the above base park improvements to Oates Park.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 25, 2010, and notice ws given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(May 6, 2010) 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 zoning by-law amendment application seeks a revision to a previously approved residential development to provide flexibility to the current zoning by permitting rear lane townhouses.  This application to amend the zoning by-law proposes to permit the redevelopment of the property at 300 Danforth Road with approximately 258 to 281 dwelling units in a variety of housing forms, such as stacked townhouses, rear lane townhouses, street townhouses and semi-detached units.  The current density which provides for a total of 348 dwelling units will remain unchanged.

 

The proposed land use is consistent with the Mixed Use Area and Neighbourhood policies of the City’s Official Plan.  The proposal implements objectives of the Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan.  The zoning by-law amendment will allow for the appropriate development of the site, compatible with the surrounding development.

 

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

Background Information
Staff Report - 300 Danforth Road - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30013.pdf)


SC35.22 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 40 

2969 Sheppard Avenue East – Rezoning Application – Final Report
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Sullivan Community Zoning By-law No. 10717, for the lands at 2969 Sheppard Avenue East  substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council amend the Scarborough Site Plan Control Bylaw No. 21319 substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

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

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 25, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(May 5, 2010) 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 allow an office use to operate from within an existing house-form building located at 2969 Sheppard Avenue East on a permanent basis. The office use was previously permitted for a  temporary,  three year period only.

 

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

Background Information
Staff Report - 2969 Sheppard Avenue East - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29924.pdf)

Speakers

Karl Robson, President, Robson Enterprises Inc.


SC35.23 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 41 

Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

a.         the issuance of an extension of the existing license to allow for an outside beer garden for the Royal Canadian Legion Annual Parade and Military Tattoo to be held on August 15, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 614, 100 Salome Drive;

 

b.         the issuance of a liquor licence for the 42nd anniversary of the West Indies United Sports Club (Toronto) Inc., to be held on Friday, July 30, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., at the Everest Banquet Hall, 1199 Kennedy Road, Scarborough;

 

c.         the issuance of an extension of the existing license to allow for an outside beer garden at the rear portion of the parking lot at Royal Canadian Legion Oakridge Branch 73 at 2 Robinson Avenue for the following:

 

Canada Day Community Barbeque to be held on July 1, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;

Civic Holiday Community Barbeque to be held on August 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Warriors Day Community Barbeque to be held on August 21, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Labour Day Community Barbeque to be held on September 6, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

which have been endorsed by the Scarborough Community Council as events of community and/or municipal significance.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Endorsed the Royal Canadian Legion Annual Parade and Military Tattoo to be held on August 15, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 614, 100 Salome Drive, and declared it to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.

 

2.         Endorsed the West Indies United Sports Club (Toronto) Inc. celebrating its 42nd anniversary to be held on Friday, July 30, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., at Everest Banquet Hall, 1199 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, and declared it to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.

 

3.         Endorsed and declared the following events of the Royal Canadian Legion Oakridge Branch 73, at 2 Robinson Avenue, to be of municipal and/or community significance:

 

Canada Day Community Barbeque to be held on July 1, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;

Civic Holiday Community Barbeque to be held on August 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Warriors Day Community Barbeque to be held on August 21, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Labour Day Community Barbeque to be held on September 6, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Origin
(May 6, 2010) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee
Summary

Requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare, for liquor licensing purposes, of the "Royal Canadian Legion Annual Parade and Military Tattoo" to be held on August 15, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 614, 100 Salome Drive, as an event of municipal and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the extension of their existing licence to allow for an outside beer garden.

Background Information
Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Liquor Licence - 100 Salome Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29951.pdf)


23a Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
Origin
(May 21, 2010) Member Motion from Councillor Chin Lee
Summary

Member motion by Councillor Lee, requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare the West Indies United Sports Club (Toronto) Inc. celebrating its 42nd anniversary to be held on Friday, July 30, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., at Everest Banquet Hall, 1199 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.


23b Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
Origin
(May 25, 2010) Member Motion from Councillor Adrian Heaps
Summary

Requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare, for liquor licensing purposes, the following events of the Royal Canadian Legion, Oakridge Branch 73, as events of municipal and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the issuance of an extension of their existing license to allow for an outside beer garden at 2 Robinson Avenue:

 

Canada Day Community Barbeque to be held on July 1, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
Civic Holiday Community Barbeque to be held on August 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Warriors Day Community Barbeque to be held on August 21, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Labour Day Community Barbeque to be held on September 6, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Communications
(May 25, 2010) Letter from Royal Canadian Legion Oakridge Branch 73 (SC.New.SC35.1)

SC35.24 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 44 

17 Island Road
Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council referred this item back to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for a further report.

Origin
(May 19, 2010) Report from City Solicitor
Summary

This report is an update on the ongoing investigation into potential by-law infractions at 17 Island Road.

Background Information
Staff report - 17 Island Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30498.pdf)


SC35.25 

Presentation

Received 

 

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

New Draft Zoning By-law - Scarborough District
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council received the presentation from Joe D'Abramo, Acting Director, Zoning By-law and Environment, regarding the New Draft Zoning By-law as it relates to the Scarborough District.

Summary

Director, Zoning By-law and Environmental Planning, to give a presentation on the City's New Draft Zoning By-law as it relates to the Scarborough district.

 


SC35.26 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 36 

Park Naming in Ward 36
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Requested the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to its next meeting on June 22, 2010, on naming a new, unnamed park located immediately east of the City-owned Campbell Estate on Kingston Road, “Councillor Fred Johnson Park”.

Summary

Naming of a park in Ward 36.

Background Information
Letter from Councillor Ashton re Naming of a Park in Ward 36
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30595.pdf)


SC35.27 

ACTION

Received 

 

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

Illegal Charity Drop Boxes
Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council received Members' concerns about the proliferation of illegal charity drop boxes.

Summary

Request by Councillor Moeser to consider illegal charity drop boxes.


SC35.28 

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

 

Enactment of By-laws
Committee Decision

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 561-2010 to 566-2010.

 

Confirmatory Bills

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 567-2010.

Summary

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

Background Information
Scarborough Community Council By-law Index for May 25, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30583.pdf)


Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-05-25 Morning 9:35 AM 12:30 PM Public
2010-05-25 Afternoon 1:30 PM 4:40 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2010-05-25
9:35 AM - 12:30 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ainslie, Ashton, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson
2010-05-25
1:30 PM - 4:40 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ainslie, Ashton, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson