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Considered by City Council on
February 22, 2010
February 23, 2010



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  

Item  

SC32.3 Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes (Ward: 37, 44)  

SC32.4 Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes (Ward: 37, 38, 41, 42)  

SC32.13 Proposed Stopping Prohibitions - Progress Avenue (Ward: 42)  

SC32.23 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 (Ward: 36)  

SC32.24 29 Meadowvale Road – Designation of Site Plan Control Area – Final Report (Ward: 44)  

SC32.25 742-744 Kennedy Road – Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Applications – Final Report (Ward: 35)  

SC32.26 Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes (Ward: 44)  

SC32.28 75 Howden Road - Front Yard Parking - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment decision at Ontario Municipal Board (Ward: 37)  



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Considered by City Council on
February 22, 2010
February 23, 2010



Scarborough Community Council



SC32.3

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 37, 44 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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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 (Committee)
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)


SC32.4

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 37, 38, 41, 42 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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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 (Committee)
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)


SC32.13

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Proposed Stopping Prohibitions - Progress Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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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 (Committee)
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)


SC32.23

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

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
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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


SC32.24

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 44 

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

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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

Declared Interests (Committee)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

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


SC32.25

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 35 

742-744 Kennedy Road – Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Applications – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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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.

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


SC32.26

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 44 

Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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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.

Committee 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 (Committee)
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)


SC32.28

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 37 

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

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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.

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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.

Committee 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 (Committee)
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)


Submitted Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Councillor Mike Del Grande, Chair, Scarborough Community Council