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Scarborough Community Council


Meeting No. 32   Contact Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, February 9, 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  

SC32.1

Presentation

Received 

 

 

Rouge Valley Health System

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Summary

Presentation by a representative of the Rouge Valley Health System.

Background Information
Presentation Slides
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27248.pdf)

Speakers

David Brazeau, Director, Public Affairs and Community Relations, Rouge Valley Health System

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

SC32.2

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 41, 42 

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

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the additions to the Sheppard East Village BIA Board of Management as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (January 4, 2010) from the Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture.

 

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
(January 4, 2010) Report from Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture
Summary

 The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council approve additions to 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 & Attachment 1 - BIA Board of Management
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26276.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Chin Lee (Carried)
 

SC32.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 37, 44 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 1 Treewood Street, 18 Tideswell Boulevard.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin
(January 14, 2010) Report from Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services
Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information
Staff Report - Fire Routes - 1 Treewood Street and 18 Tideswell Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26465.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Fire Routes - 1 Treewood Street and 18 Tideswell Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26467.pdf)

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

SC32.4

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 37, 38, 41, 42 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 50, 60 Brian Harrison Way, 6 Nantucket Boulevard and 2410 Lawrence Avenue East, 1290 McNicoll Avenue and 3700 Midland Avenue, 8 Rosebank Drive.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make the designated Fire Routes.

Origin
(January 14, 2010) Report from Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services
Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information
Staff Report - Fire Routes - Various Locations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26474.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Fire Routes - Various Locations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26475.pdf)

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

SC32.5

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 40 

Request for Approval of Variance from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, for an Accessory Wall Sign at 2739 Victoria Park Avenue

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Refused the request for variance from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a facial wall sign at 2739 Victoria Park Avenue.

Origin
(January 18, 2010) 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.

 

To review and make recommendations on a request by Ardavan Mozafari of Susan Speigel Architect on behalf of Toronto Community Housing Inc., for approval of variance from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of an accessory facial wall sign at the above address.

 

The requested variance in staff’s opinion, is not minor in nature.  Staff recommends the requested variance be refused.

Background Information
Staff Report - Signs - 2739 Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26510.pdf)

Attachments 1-3 - Signs - 2739 Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26511.pdf)

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

SC32.6

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 42 

Proposed Renaming of Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Renamed the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond located at 30 Silverbell Grove to “Gary Holmes Softball Diamond” in honour of Mr. Holmes’ contributions to youth softball participation and the Malvern community.

Origin
(January 20, 2010) Report from General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Summary

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

 

This report responds to the request made at Scarborough Community Council (SC30.26) at its November 10th, 2009 meeting, regarding the renaming of the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond, located at 30 Silverbell Grove in honour of Gary Holmes, a long-time softball coach and youth sports organizer.

 

The Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff is recommending that the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond situated at 30 Silverbell Grove be officially renamed “Gary Holmes Softball Diamond” in honour of Mr. Holmes’ contributions to youth softball participation  and the Malvern community.

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Policy have been met.

Background Information
Staff Report - Renaming of Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26584.pdf)

Speakers

Jim Holmes

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

SC32.7

ACTION

Amended 

Delegated 

Ward: 38 

All-Way Stop Controls on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive - Motion to Re-open

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescinded the compulsory stop regulations that were enacted along Farmbrook Road through By-law 1017-2009.

 

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

Origin
(January 12, 2010) Member Motion from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker
Summary

Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting on January 12, 2010, adopted a motion by Councillor DeBaeremaeker to reopen Item SC28.14 (September 15, 2009) as it relates to All-way Stop Controls on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive, such item to be considered at the meeting to be held on February 9, 2010.

Background Information
Decision Document - SC31.25 - January 12, 2010 Scarborough Community Council Meeting
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26790.pdf)

Decision Document - SC28.14 - September 15, 2009 Scarborough Community Council Meeting
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26810.pdf)

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

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescind the compulsory stop regulations that were enacted along Farmbrook Road through By-law 1017-2009.

 

2.         Pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.


7a All-Way Stop Controls Not Recommended – on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive
Origin
(August 18, 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 advise on the feasibility on installing all-way stop controls at two intersections in Ward 38.

 

It is recommended that an all-way stop control not be installed at neither Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard nor at Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive since the subject intersections failed to meet the warrant for installation which was adopted by Council for use in the City of Toronto.

Background Information
Staff Report - Stop Controls - Farmbrook Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26574.pdf)

Location Plan - Farmbrook Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26575.pdf)


SC32.8

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 36 

Proposed All-Way Stop Control with Raised Intersection Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road while removing the existing Pedestrian Crossover (PXO).

 

2.         Rescinded the through street regulation(s), as identified in the Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District..

 

3.         Enacted the compulsory stops and through street regulation(s), as identified in the Appendix 2 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

4.         Approved the roadway alteration for constructing a raised intersection at Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road.

 

5.         Pursuant to the City of Toronto Act 2006, authorized the appropriate City officials to prepare the necessary Road Alteration by-law.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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 an All-Way Stop Control study conducted at the intersection of Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road.

 

Traffic studies reveal that an All-Way Stop Control, including a flashing beacon is warranted at the noted intersection.

 

In addition, staff are recommending that the intersection be raised during the reconstruction of Blantyre Avenue.

Background Information
Staff Report - All-way Stop Control - Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26758.pdf)

Location Plan - Blantyre Avenue at Parkland Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26791.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Brian Ashton (Carried)
 

SC32.9

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 36 

Parking Regulations Amendments on Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road - By-law Housekeeping

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescinded the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Enacted the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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 the inconsistency between parking regulation by-laws and signage at the corner of Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road. 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 regulations by-laws on the east side of Audrey Avenue and the south side of Dodge Road at the intersection of these two streets.

Background Information
Staff Report - Parking Regulations - Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26760.pdf)

Location Plan - Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26792.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Brian Ashton (Carried)

SC32.10

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Proposed Parking Regulations - Brockley Drive

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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 Brockley Drive. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic on Brockley Drive. In addition, it will allow trucks servicing the adjacent property to manoeuvre.

 

It is recommended that Transportation Services install a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Brockley Drive just north of Treewood Street.

Background Information
Staff Report - Parking Regulations - Brockley Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26762.pdf)

Location Plan - West Side of Brockley Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26796.pdf)

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

SC32.11

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 37 

Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs – Treverton Drive Area

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the compulsory stops and through streets regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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 in the Treverton Drive area, Transportation Services staff identified eleven uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area of Treverton Drive and Stratton Avenue.

 

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

Background Information
Staff Report - Stop Signs - Treverton Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26764.pdf)

Location Plan - Treverton Drive Area
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26797.pdf)

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

SC32.12

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: 40 

Traffic Control Signal Study – Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, until its meeting to be held on April 27, 2010.

 

2.         Requested the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, to report back for the meeting on April 27, 2010, with a more thorough traffic study, including comment on traffic volume and speeds and a more appropriate location for traffic control signals.

Origin
(January 20, 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 discuss the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive.

 

Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are not warranted at this location.

Background Information
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signal Study - Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26770.pdf)

Location Plan - Birchmount Road at Rolark Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26798.pdf)

Communications
(December 10, 2009) Petition from 1185 area residents (SC.New.SC32.12.1)
(February 5, 2010) E-mail from Douglas Gebhart (SC.New.SC32.12.2)
(February 6, 2010) Petition from 22 area residents (SC.New.SC32.12.3)
Speakers

Suraya Wallace
Louis To, Catholic Children Aid Society

Motions
1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Chin Lee (Carried)

That:

 

1.         Consideration of the item be deferred until the meeting of the Scarborough Community Council to be held on April 27, 2010.

 

2.         The Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, be requested to report back for the meeting on April 27, 2010, with a more thorough traffic study, including comment on traffic volume and speeds and a more appropriate location for traffic control signals.


Vote (Defer Item)

Feb-09-2010

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

2 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Redundant)

That:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Florina Boulevard.

 

2.         City Council request the TTC to review the most appropriate and safe location for the northbound TTC bus stop in the vicinity of Rolark Drive and Florina Boulevard.

 

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


3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Withdrawn)

That:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the study area between Rolark Drive and Florina Boulevard.

 

2.         City Council request the TTC to consider relocating the TTC bus stops on Birchmount Road between Rolark Drive and Florina Boulevard.

 

3.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-laws(s) accordingly.


4 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Brian Ashton (Redundant)

That:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive.

 

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

 

3.         City Council request the TTC to review the most appropriate and safe location for a northbound TTC stop in the vicinity of Rolark Drive and Florina Boulevard.


SC32.13

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 42 

Proposed Stopping Prohibitions - Progress Avenue

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact the stopping regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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.

 

This report responds to a petition generated by area residents requesting stricter parking regulations on several local streets in their neighbourhood including Progress Avenue.

 

The implementation of a “No Stopping Anytime” prohibition along the west side of Progress Avenue, from Milner Avenue to Sheppard Avenue East, will address residents concerns regarding excessive parking abuses along this minor arterial roadway.

Background Information
Staff Report - Stopping Prohibition - Progress Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26773.pdf)

Location Plan - Progress Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26799.pdf)

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

SC32.14

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 42 

Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs – Robbinstone Drive at Lenthall Avenue (East Intersection) and Lenthall Avenue at Robbinstone Drive (West Intersection)

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the compulsory stops regulation(s) as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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.

 

As part of an operational review, it is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject two uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

Background Information
Staff Report - Stop Signs - Robbinstone Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26776.pdf)

Location Plan - Robbinstone Drive and Lenthall Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26800.pdf)

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

SC32.15

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 43 

Proposed Parking Prohibitions on Andover Crescent

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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 petition generated by area residents requesting that overnight parking be banned on both sides of Andover Crescent.

 

The implementation of the above parking prohibitions will address residents concerns regarding excessive overnight parking along this street.

Background Information
Staff Report - Parking Prohibitions - Andover Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26777.pdf)

Location Plan - Andover Crescent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26801.pdf)

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

SC32.16

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

Ward: 43 

Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs in the Guildwood Neighbourhood and Through Street Designation

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescinded the through street regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Enacted the through street and the compulsory stops regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 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 is a review of a “Through Street” By-law after an all-way stop control was installed at the intersection of Poplar Road and Dearham Wood/Cumber Avenue.

 

At the same time, Transportation Services staff also reviewed the installation of minor street stop signs at other uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area (Lyncroft Drive north and south intersections and Forsythia Drive, Tivoli Court and Lalton Place, Tivoli Court and Morna Avenue, and Schubert Drive and Rossini Place), all being in the Guildwood neighbourhood.

Background Information
Staff Report - Stop Signs - Guildwood Neighbourhood
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26778.pdf)

Location Plan - Guildwood Area
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26802.pdf)

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

SC32.17

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 35 

554 & 556 Danforth Road and 64 North Woodrow Boulevard - Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.         Directed Planning staff to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within a radius of the site to be determined in consultation with the local councillor and the additional notification expense be borne by the applicant.

 

3.         Directed City Clerk's staff to give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

Origin
(January 19, 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 rezone the property located at 554 and 556 Danforth Road and 64 North Woodrow Boulevard in order to expand the existing 2-storey commercial building for the veterinary clinic and to provide two additional rental dwelling units above.  A second storey addition to the existing single-family dwelling on the subject property is also proposed.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

The application should proceed through the normal planning process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting once the required notice is posted on the subject lands indicating that the rezoning application has been filed with the City.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all required information is provided by the applicant and issues raised during the review are satisfactorily addressed.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 4 - 554 Danforth Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26678.pdf)

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

That Recommendation 2 be amended to read:

 

“2     Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within a radius of the site to be determined in consultation with the local councillor and the additional notification expense be borne by the applicant.”


SC32.18

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 37 

2025 Midland Avenue – Rezoning Application – Preliminary Report

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.         Directed Planning staff to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

 

3.         Directed City Clerk's staff to give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

Origin
(January 15, 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 a zoning by-law amendment to permit a four-storey medical/office building with associated commercial uses at 2025 Midland Avenue.  Specifically, the applicant seeks to increase the range of employment uses and to add small scale stores and services on the first floor of the medical/office building.  Current zoning uses permitted on the site would be maintained.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

The application should proceed through the normal planning process, including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 5 - 2025 Midland Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26680.pdf)

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

SC32.19

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 39 

3551 Victoria Park Avenue – Rezoning & Site Plan Applications – Preliminary Report

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor when the application is complete.

 

2.         Directed Planning staff to give notice of the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and including the area bounded by Pharmacy Avenue to the west, Chester Le Boulevard to the south, and Iangrove Terrace, and that the additional notification expense be borne by the applicant.

 

3.         Directed City Clerk's staff to give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

Origin
(January 18, 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 applicant has filed a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a place of worship within an existing listed heritage house located at 3551 Victoria Park Avenue.  The applicant has also filed an application for site plan approval.   The applicant has been operating a place of worship at this location for some time and is now seeking permission to legalize the use. 

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the rezoning application and on the community consultation process.

 

The application should proceed through the normal planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting and the preparation of a final report once all required information is submitted and issues raised during the review have been satisfactorily addressed.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 4 - 3551 Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26681.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)
That Recommendation 2 be amended to read:
 
“Notice of the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and including the area bounded by Pharmacy Avenue to the west, Chester Le Boulevard to the south, and Iangrove Terrace, and the additional notification expense be borne by the applicant.”

SC32.20

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 37 

1973 Victoria Park Avenue (1955-1991 Victoria Park Avenue) – Official Plan & Rezoning Applications - Preliminary Report

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Requested the applicant to revise the proposal to address the concerns expressed in the report (January 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, including improved massing, reductions in density and height and improvements to the replacement rental housing.

 

2.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor once further discussions are held with the applicant and Planning staff regarding the concerns noted in the report (January 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

3.         Directed Planning staff to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

 

4.         Directed City Clerk's staff to give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

Origin
(January 21, 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 an official plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment to permit the demolition of existing grade-related rental housing and redevelopment of the site with townhouses and apartment buildings containing a total of 693 residential units, both rental and condominium at 1955 to 1991 Victoria Park Ave.  Since this proposed development of the lands contemplates the demolition of rental units, a “Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application” has been submitted to the City.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

 

A community consultation meeting will be scheduled once City Planning has held further discussions with the applicant to address the concerns noted in this report.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 6 - 1973 Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26711.pdf)

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

SC32.21

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 41 

3270 Markham Road – Rezoning Application – Preliminary Report

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.         Directed Planning staff to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within  400 metres of the site, the additional notification expense to be borne by the applicant.

 

3.         Directed City Clerk's staff to give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

Origin
(January 20, 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 applicant proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit a place of worship and  associated community facilities on the vacant parcel of land at the southwest corner of Select Avenue and Markham Road (3270 Markham Road).

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

The application should proceed through the normal planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting. A final report will be prepared and public meeting scheduled once all required information is provided by the applicant and issues raised during the review are addressed in a satisfactory manner.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 4 - 3270 Markham Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26715.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Chin Lee (Carried)

That Recommendation 2 be amended by deleting “120” and inserting “400” and adding at the end: “and the additional notification expense be borne by the applicant.”, so that Recommendation 2 will now read:

 

“2        Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 400 metres of the site and the additional notification expense be borne by the applicant.”


SC32.22

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 44 

6039 Kingston Road – Official Plan & Rezoning Applications – Preliminary Report

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.         Directed Planning staff to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

 

3.         Directed City Clerk's staff to give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

Origin
(January 14, 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 applicant proposes to amend the Official Plan and rezone the subject lands at 6039 Kingston Road to permit a 4-storey apartment building with 35 residential units including 3 live/work units.  The proposal includes one level of underground parking with 35 parking spaces and 4 surface visitor parking spaces.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

The applicant should proceed through the planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all the required information is provided and all identified issues have been resolved.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 5 - 6039 Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26683.pdf)

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

SC32.23

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 36 

31 and 30-36 Minerva Avenue / 23, 25, 46-50, 51 and 53 Vivian Road / 62 Jeanette Street / 22 and 23 Gleneita Street / 13-25 and 33-37 National Street / 31-41, 65-83 and 32 Olga Street – Part Lot Control Exemption 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 of the report (January 21, 2010) 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 the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to implement the measures necessary to merge title for Blocks 48-51 inclusive on Plan 66M-2459, Blocks 68 and 73-78 inclusive on Plan 66M-2470 and Lots 26, 52 and 53 on Registered Plan 1664 such that the Blocks and Lots merge to form single parcels of residential land, which measures may include introducing a by-law to deem such Blocks and Lots not to be Blocks and Lots on a plan of subdivision.

 

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

Origin
(January 21, 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 lift part lot control from various blocks and lots on Plans M-2459, M-2470 and RP 1664 in Monarch Corporation’s Evergreen Subdivision.  The purpose of the application is to enable the separate conveyances of 29 freehold townhouse units and 13 single family detached lots.  This report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 3 - Part Lot Control Exemption - Various blocks
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26752.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Brian Ashton (Carried)

SC32.24

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 44 

29 Meadowvale Road – Designation of Site Plan Control Area – Final Report

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact a site plan control by-law to designate 29 Meadowvale Road as areas subject to site plan control, substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment 1 of the report (January 19, 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 site plan control by-law as may be required.

Origin
(January 19, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This report recommends that the lands at 29 Meadowvale Road be designated as a Site Plan Control Area.

 

Planning staff have been advised that the lands have been purchased by the Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud to construct an elementary school.  The school should be subject to site plan control.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Site Plan Control - 29 Meadowvale Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26705.pdf)

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

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Brian Ashton - he owns property in the vicinity of the subject site.


SC32.25

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 35 

742-744 Kennedy Road – Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Applications – Final Report
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 of the report (December 30, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to: 

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 of the report (December 30, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration;  and

 

b.         any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

 

2.         City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to the subject lands, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and that such by-law shall expire two years after it has been enacted.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill provided that prior to the introduction of the Bill:

 

a.         the owner provides proof of payment to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor of all tax arrears and current property taxes for the subject site; and

 

b.         the owner of the subject lands has registered, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or mortgage any part of the lands without prior written consent of the Chief Planner or designate.

 

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

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 restriction at such time as the common elements condominium plan has been registered.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 9, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(December 30, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

These applications were made after January 1, 2007 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The new provisions for draft plan of common elements condominium require that a public meeting be held.

 

The application for a common elements condominium proposes a common driveway on lands known municipally as 742-744 Kennedy Road, located on the west side of Kennedy Road south of Eglinton Avenue and in close proximity to the Kennedy Subway Station.  The common elements condominium is required to provide shared vehicular access and other amenities for two semi-detached and seven townhouse units recently constructed on this site, and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the common elements by the condominium corporation.

 

The requested exemption from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act is required in order to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the nine units intended for freehold ownership.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the draft plan of common elements condominium and approval of the application for part lot control exemption.  This report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or designate.  In addition, this report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years.

Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 3 - 742-744 Kennedy Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26694.pdf)

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

SC32.26

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 44 

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 that it has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence for an outside beer garden for the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival to be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., in Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road.

 

2.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission that it has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence for Wexford Heights BIA to have an outside beer garden for the Taste of Lawrence Festival to be held on Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road on the following dates and times:

 

                        July 2, 2010: 5:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.

July 3, 2010: 11:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.

July 4, 2010: 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Declared the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival to be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., in Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road, to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.

 

2.         Declared the Taste of Lawrence Festival to be held on Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road on the following dates and times:

 

a.      July 2, 2010 – 5:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.

b.      July 3, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.

c.      July 4, 2010 – 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.

 

to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.

Origin
(January 21, 2010) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser
Summary

The Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival will be holding its Annual Festival event on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 am – 11:59 pm, in Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road.

 

This commitment is required to carry out and pursue all permits and arrangements necessary for the success of this event.  For liquor licensing purposes, to allow for an outside  beer garden, Scarborough Community Council declare the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival, on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 am – 11:59 pm, to be an event of municipal and community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to its occurrence.

Background Information
Letter from Councillor Moeser - Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26753.pdf)

Letter from Councillor Thompson - Taste of Lawrence
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27259.pdf)

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

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Declare the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival to be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., in Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road, to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.

 

2.         Recommend that City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission that it has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence for an outside beer garden for the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival to be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., in Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road.


2 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Declare the Taste of Lawrence Festival to be held on Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road on the following dates and times:

 

July 2 – 5:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.

July 3 – 11:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.

July 4 – 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.

 

to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.

 

2.         Recommend that City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission that it has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence for Wexford Heights BIA to have an outside beer garden for the Taste of Lawrence Festival to be held from July 2, through 4, 2010.


SC32.27

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 44 

17 Island Road

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council requested the City Solicitor to report back to Scarborough Community Council providing an update on the ongoing investigation into potential by-law infractions at 17 Island Road.

Origin
(January 22, 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-26754.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Appeal Chair's Ruling moved by Councillor Brian Ashton (Carried)

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

That the City Solicitor be requested to report back to Scarborough Community Council providing an update on the ongoing investigation into potential by-law infractions at 17 Island Road.

Rulings
Ruling by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Not Upheld)
The report submitted is an "information" report and may only be received for information or deferred to the next meeting for public debate.
Challenged by Councillor Brian Ashton

SC32.28

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 37 

75 Howden Road - Front Yard Parking - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment decision at Ontario Municipal Board

Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council confirm Scarborough Community Council’s action in directing the City Solicitor to file an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board before the February 16, 2010 deadline regarding the Committee of Adjustment decision (file A168/09SC) on 75 Howden Road.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the City’s By-law.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council given the timing, directed the City Solicitor to file an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board before the February 16, 2010 deadline regarding the Committee of Adjustment decision (file A168/09SC) on 75 Howden Road.

Origin
(February 8, 2010) Letter from Councillor Thompson
Summary

On January 27th, 2010, the Committee of Adjustment had before it an application for front yard parking. This is an industrial building in the Wexford Employment Area. This property has a narrow frontage of 15.24 metres but is a deep property. The building is narrow, with only 12 metre width across the front. The zoning bylaw allows front yard parking as long as it meets certain criteria. A building needs to have a minimum of 15 metres front wall to have 5 spaces in the front or flanking yards. This building only has a front wall of 12 metres and front yard parking is not permitted as of right in the bylaw. The applicant wanted 6 spaces in the front yard. The discussion of the committee members was that they didn't think there was room for 6 cars to park, and asked why he could not park in the rear yard, The applicant showed pictures of properties on the street that had front yard parking. The committee compromised and approved front yard parking but limited it to 3 spaces.

 

The purpose of the bylaw to limit front yard parking is to ensure the front yards of buildings do not become a parking lot, to provide space for landscaping and front yard amenity and to provide an attractive streetscape. I therefore ask that this matter be placed on the agenda as an urgent item.

Background Information
Letter from Councillor Thompson - 75 Howden Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27225.pdf)

Committee of Adjustment - Notice of Decision dated January 27, 2010 - 75 Howden Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27274.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

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

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Given the timing, direct the City Solicitor to file an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board before the February 16, 2010 deadline regarding the Committee of Adjustment decision (file A268/09 SC) on 75 Howden Road.

 

2.         Recommend that City Council confirm Scarborough Community Council’s action in this regard.

 

3.         Recommend that City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the City’s By-law.


Vote (Adopt Item)

Feb-09-2010

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

SC32.29

Presentation

Received 

 

 

Expression of appreciation to Planning Staff, Scarborough District

Committee Decision

Scarborough Community Council extended its appreciation to Ed Watkins, Manager, Community Planning, and Ruth Lambe, Senior Planner, Community Planning, for their tremendous support to the City and wished them the very best in their respective retirements.

Summary

Councillor Heaps, on behalf of the Scarborough Community Council, acknowledged the hard work and support of retiring members of Planning Staff in the Scarborough District.


SC32.30

ACTION

Adopted 

Delegated 

 

Enactment of By-laws

Committee Decision

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 158-2010 to 166-2010.

 

Confirmatory Bills

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 167-2010.

Summary

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

Background Information
Scarborough Community Council By-law Index for February 9, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27273.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Introduce and Pass General Bills moved by Councillor Brian Ashton (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council pass and declare as by-laws Bills 160 to 168 prepared for the February 9, 2010 meeting of the Community Council.

 

 

Bill No.

By-law No.

Title and Authority

160

158-2010

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, respecting Harding Boulevard.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 29.12, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on October 13, 2009 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

161

159-2010

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to make changes to the size of the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.2, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

162

160-2010

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.8, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

163

161-2010

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.9, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

164

162-2010

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Brockley Drive.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.10, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

165

163-2010

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Treverton Drive, Shenley Road and Mooregate Avenue.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.11, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

166

164-2010

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Robbinstone Drive and Lenthall Avenue.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.14, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

167

165-2010

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Andover Crescent.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.15, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

168

166-2010

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Poplar Road, Forsythia Drive and various other streets.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 32.16, as adopted by Scarborough Community Council on February 9, 2010 under the delegated authority of Sections 27-149B and 27-152 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.


2 - Motion to Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill moved by Councillor A.A. Heaps (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council pass and declare as a by-law a confirmatory bill to confirm the legislative proceedings of the Scarborough Community Council acting under delegated authority at its meeting on February 9, 2010.

 

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To confirm the proceedings of Scarborough Community Council at its meeting held on the 9th day of February, 2010 as it relates to decisions made under delegated authority.

 

(This final confirming By-law confirms the actions taken by Community Council under delegated authority at this meeting, including the enactment of any previous confirming By-laws).


Procedural Motions
Motion to Adopt Minutes moved by Councillor A.A. Heaps (Carried)

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Scarborough Community Council held on January 12, 2010, be confirmed.


Motion to Extend the Meeting moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council continue in session past the scheduled lunch recess in order to complete Item SC32.12, headed "Traffic Control Signal Study - Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive".

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Councillor Mike Del Grande, Chair, Scarborough Community Council
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-02-09 Morning 9:30 AM 12:40 PM Public
2010-02-09 Afternoon 1:35 PM 2:45 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2010-02-09
9:30 AM - 12:40 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ainslie, Ashton, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson
2010-02-09
1:35 PM - 2:45 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ainslie, Ashton, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande (Chair), Heaps, Kelly, Lee, Moeser, Thompson