Other Items Considered by The Community Council

 (a)The Guild Renaissance Group

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)received a presentation from The Guild Renaissance Group and copies of the Group=s document, entitled: AThe Renaissance of The Guild of All Arts@; and

 (b)indicated support for the initiatives of The Guild Renaissance Group and the position taken by The Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee with respect to the preservation of the Guild Inn buildings; and

 (c)directed that The Guild Renaissance Group be requested to consider:

 (i)requesting representation in the Group from the two School Boards; and

 (ii)investigating becoming a member organization of Toronto Tourism.

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

 -Mr. Lin Whitman, Chairman, The Guild Renaissance Group;

-Mr. Fred Bate, Member;

-Ms. Karin Eaton, Member and Executive Director, Scarborough Arts Council; and

-Ms. Alice Walter, Member.

(b)Request for Fence By-law Exemption

Mary Graham and Steve Duriancik, 109 Phyllis Avenue

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report for consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on May 27, 1998:

 (April 7, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council approve the subject application to permit a 3.81 metre (12.5 feet) section of fence to remain at a height of 3.0 metres (10 feet) whereas By-law No. 24945, as amended, permits a maximum height of 2.0 metres (6.8 feet).

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

 -Ms. Mary Graham;

-Mr. Ray Maciel; and

-Mr. Steve Duriancik.

 (c)Request for Fence By-law Exemption

Panos and Helen Kalogiannides, 4 Kelvinway Drive

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (April 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council approve the subject application to permit the erection of a 5 metre section of fence along the westerly property line located in the street yard at a height of 1.9 metres (6.5 feet), utilizing see-through netting material.

 (d)Preliminary Evaluation Report

SP98002/SZ98001/ST98002-ST98004

Ontario Hydro/Graywood Investments Limited

Ontario Hydro Corridor between Warden Avenue and

Pharmacy Avenue/Highway 401 to McNicoll Avenue

Wards 14 and 17 - Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough Agincourt

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)deferred the following reports (April 22, 1998 and March 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, for consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on May 27, 1998, at 4:00 p.m.;

(b)directed that the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to attend at that time and report with respect to the best possible team to deal with the subject application, including the kinds of expert witnesses that will be required; and

 (c)received, in camera, the briefing by the Senior Counsel, Scarborough:

 (April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough,

responding to Community Council=s direction, at its meeting held on April 1, 1998, and recommending that this report be received for information; and

 (March 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that:

 (1)staff process the applications in the normal manner and convene community information meetings in consultation with the Ward Councillors;

 (2)the applicant be required to submit transportation, servicing reports and an environmental and ecological survey of the corridor; and

 (3)staff submit a further report not later than the June 24, 1998, meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on the results of the above reviews and consultations.

 Verbal briefing by the Solicitor, as requested by Scarborough Community Council at its previous meeting, with respect to the outcome of the Pre-hearing Conference held on May 1, 1998.

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

 -Mr. Phillip Egginton, President, Bridlewood Community Association; and

-Mr. Wayne Hall, representing North Bridlewood Community Association.

 (e)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98006

Acfflex Realty Inc., 1891 Eglinton Avenue East

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (April 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the third quarter of 1998, subject to:

 (1)the applicant submitting a Traffic Impact Study in support of the proposed rezoning, or the Recommendation Report prepared by staff to recommend implementing a Holding Provision (H) in conjunction with any commercial zoning for this property;

 (2)the new owner of the property submitting a concept site plan in support of the proposed rezoning, identifying in particular the details of the proposed food store and vehicular access arrangements;

 (3)staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, conducting a Community Information Meeting to discuss the proposal with residents in the abutting Clairlea Community; and

 (4)staff providing notice for this Meeting to all owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property, to all attendees of the Community Information Meeting and to all parties receiving notice of the Municipal Board proceedings regarding the Golden Mile Land Use Review.

 (f)Preliminary Evaluation Reports

Zoning By-law Amendment Applications SZ98009, SZ98010, SZ98015

Mondeo Developments Inc., Mondeo Phase II, 740 Ellesmere Road

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (April 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that staff process these applications expeditiously, yet separately, to address the various issues raised by each application, as follows:

 SZ98009:

 (1)that Scarborough Community Council target a Public Meeting following the summer recess to consider this component of the overall development, subject to:

 1.1.staff convening a community information meeting to present the development proposal for a seniors residence to the community. Notice of the meeting to be provided to all property owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of the Mondeo development;

 1.2.staff negotiating with the owner to achieve an appropriate height and massing, respecting the adjacent low density residential dwelling being proposed, roof-top design , as well as the urban design objectives of the City of Toronto; and

 1.3.a Traffic Impact Study to demonstrate how the proposed development can be accommodated within existing traffic constraints.

 SZ98010:

 (2)that staff process this application in the normal manner and report back with a status report, subject to:

 2.1.the overall height and massing being reduced and redesigned to create a more appropriate built form along this section of Ellesmere Road;

 2.2.a Traffic Impact Study to identify necessary transportation improvements to support the proposed development, and a strategy to secure the necessary transportation improvements; and

 2.3consideration being given to application of a Holding Provision (H) in the Zoning By-law as a mechanism to ensure the provision of necessary transportation improvements.

 SZ98015:

 (3)that Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application prior to the summer recess, subject to:

 3.1.staff negotiating with the applicant to ensure the highest quality of design for the Single- and Two-Family dwellings.

 (g)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Official Plan Amendment Application SP98008

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98013

Kopas Management & Development Inc., 565 Kennedy Road

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (April 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications before the summer recess.

 (h)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Official Plan Amendment Application SP98007

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98008

1600 Pacific Place et al, 4200 Kingston Road

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (April 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications, targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998, subject to:

 (1)the applicant submitting a formal Site Plan Control application for the proposed development which addresses the concerns raised in this report;

 (2)staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, conducting a Community Information Meeting in mid-June to discuss the proposal with the surrounding community;

 (3)staff providing notice for the Public Meeting to all owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property and to all attendees of the Community Information Meeting; and

 (4)staff being directed to investigate the possibility of consolidating the subject property with the immediate property to the east and incorporating this abutting property into the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments.

 (i)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97054

Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision T97016

Larry Dekkema on behalf of Zaph Avenue Holdings Limited

Zaph Avenue - Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (April 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting, targeted late in the second quarter of 1998, subject to the applicant submitting an Environmental Impact Study to assess the potential impact the development may have on the stream corridor and Category 1 lands.

 (j)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98003

Bozian Holdings Inc. (Brimell Toyota), 5060 Sheppard Avenue East

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998, subject to:

 (1)the applicant submitting more details on the proposed uses;

 (2)the applicant submitting a Traffic Impact Study addressing:

 (a)the impact this application would have on traffic along Sheppard Avenue and at its intersection with Markham Road;

 (b)the community concerns regarding potential traffic infiltration into the residential neighbourhood located across Sheppard Avenue to the south of the proposed development; and

 (3)staff convening a Community Information Meeting to be scheduled upon submission of the foregoing recommendations (1) and (2); notice of this meeting to be provided within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property and to the Whitehaven Community Association.

 (k)Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards

and Procedures for Processing Consent Applications

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)received the following report:

 (April 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the Consent Decisions granted by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and recommending that this report be received for information; and

 (b)approved the following report:

 (May 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that the Scarborough Community Council endorse the proposals set forth in this report with respect to the Procedures for Processing Consent Applications.

 (l)Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the status of current appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board and recommending that this report be received for information.

 (m)Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (April 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the Site Plan Control Approvals granted by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and recommending that this report be received for information.

 (n)New Applications Received - All Scarborough Wards

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the New Applications received during the four-week period ending April 17, 1998, and recommending that this report be received for information.

 (o)Property Acquisition for Parkland - Canada Lands Company

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)received referral from the Budget Committee meeting held on April 3, 1998, advising that the Corporate Services Committee on March 30, 1998, recommended the adoption of the following report;

 (b)concurred in the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee; and

 (c)directed that the Budget Committee be advised accordingly:

 (February 12, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, recommending that:

 (1)the City purchase the lands shown on the attached sketch being Part Lot 28, Concession B, City of Scarborough, at the price of $332,375, based upon an area of 1.076 ha, with the final price to be adjusted upon completion of a survey plan, and the purchase to be conditional upon the soil conditions being found satisfactory;

 (2)the City enter into a license agreement with Praxair Limited, permitting the existing pipeline crossing the property to remain for a period of ten years; and

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

 (p)Acquisition of Former Landfill Site owned by The Ministry of Transportation

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)received referral from the Budget Committee meeting held on April 3, 1998, advising that the Corporate Services Committee on March 30, 1998, recommended the adoption of the following report;

 (b)concurred with the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee; and

 (c)directed that the Budget Committee be advised accordingly:

 (February 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, recommending that:

 (1)the City purchase the lands shown on the attached sketch, being part of Lot 12, Registrar=s Compiled Plan 10303 at the price of $120,605, based upon a land area of 4.89 hectares (12.08 acres) with the final price to be adjusted upon completion of a survey plan; and

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

 (q)Scarborough L.A.C.A.C. and Historical Museums Board

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)received a presentation by Mr. Richard Schofield on behalf of the Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and the Scarborough Historical Museums Board;

 (b)approved his request that the Scarborough Community Council support, in principle, the following recommendations; and

 (c)directed that The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team be advised accordingly:

 A(1)the need to continue volunteer local citizen participation at the local community level;

 (2)the continuation of a Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) to make recommendations to a central Apreservation@ body on matters relating to Sections IV and V of The Ontario Heritage Act (as required by the Act) and to liaise with the Scarborough Community Council on matters relating to the study, preservation and promotion of the local community=s built and natural heritage;

 (3)the establishment of a separate Toronto committee to deal with the issues of Heritage Preservation (LACAC) and a separate Toronto committee to deal with the issues of Museum Management; and that these two separate bodies report through the Culture Office to Council;

 (4)the preparation of a By-law and/or Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Toronto Museums Committee, concerning the future management of Museums in the new City of Toronto; and

 (5)the employment by the City of all staff of Toronto Museums, under the management of the City of Toronto and the Toronto Museums Committee, as well as staff of the Culture Office in Toronto.@

 (r)Preliminary Evaluation Report

Official Plan Amendment Application SP98009

Ontario Hydro - Lands South of Highway 401

Wards 14 and 15 - Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough City Centre

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred the following report for consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. (in conjunction with Item (d) above):

 (April 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that The Scarborough Community Council defer consideration of this application until applications for rezoning and draft plan of subdivision, site plan approval or condominium, together with supporting transportation and servicing reports as well as an environmental and ecological survey of the corridor, are submitted to enable staff to thoroughly assess the impact of the proposed Official Plan Amendment.

 (s)Site Plan Control Application S97109

Monarch Construction Limited

South-east Corner of Finch Avenue and McCowan Road

Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to adding the following condition:

 AThat the recreation space provided for in the Site Plan Agreement be 3 square metres per dwelling unit or 15,178 square feet.@:

 (April 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Scarborough Community Council support for final approval the proposed development as shown on the drawings titled ASite Plan@ Figure 2, dated April 30, 1998, AElevation Plan - Phases 3 and 4" Figure 4, dated April 28, 1998, AElevation Plan - Phase 3" Figure 5, dated April 28, 1998, save and except for the cooling tower which must be integrated into the rooftop screening and AElevation Plan - Recreation Centre@ Figure 6, dated April 28, 1998, for a period of three years from the date of issuance of the approval, conditional upon:

 (1)the owner and the City entering into, and registering on title, the City=s standard Site Plan Control Agreement incorporating the following specific conditions:

 (a)all refuse storage is to be contained within the buildings;

 (b)site lighting is to be constructed such that the angle of illumination does not extend onto the adjacent lands or public streets;

 (c)all mechanical and other equipment located on the roof must be screened or integrated into the profile of the buildings to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, and any changes to the roofline as denoted on the drawings shall constitute a change to the site plan, which must have prior written approval of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings;

 (d)detailed building elevation plans and landscaping plans are to be submitted for the approval of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings for the 12 storey apartment building fronting onto McCowan Road (Phase 4) and the freestanding townhouses fronting onto Sandhurst Circle and Finch Avenue (Phases 5a and 5b) and shall be registered on title by an amending site plan control agreement;

(e)all work required by this agreement is to be completed within three years from the date the agreement is registered on title; and

 (2)prior to the final approval of the plans by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, the development must conform to the Zoning By-law.

 (t)Nomination of Two Representatives of The Scarborough Community Council

to the 1998 Florina Festival Committee

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)appointed Councillors Frank Faubert and Mike Tzekas as its representatives on the 1998 Florina Festival Committee; and

 (b)directed that the Festival organizers be so advised.

 (u)Briefing by the Chief Administrative Officer

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having received an in camera briefing by the Chief Administrative Officer responding to a request from the Community Council Chair.

 (v)Briefing on Current Value Assessment

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having set a time of 7:30 p.m. at its next meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 1998, to consider the matter of Current Value Assessment, and directed that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to attend and providing a briefing on this issue.

 (w)The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils

 The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

 (a)held a public meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 1998, to obtain public input on the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils;

 (b)directed that The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team be so advised, and the written submissions received as a result of this meeting be forwarded to The Special Committee for consideration.

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

 -Ms. Doreen Lalor;

-Mr. Andrew Schulz;

-Dr. Bob Frankford;

-Mr. Sandy Grigg, President, Cliffcrest Community Association;

-Ms. Helen Jensen, Ward 13 resident;

-Ms. Marike Nepaszing, Ward 17 resident.

 In addition to the foregoing, written submissions were received from the following persons:

 -Mr. Alan Carter; and

-Mr. Bob Gazey.

Respectfully submitted,COUNCILLOR LORENZO BERARDINETTI,

Chair.

 Toronto, May 7, 1998.

 Margaret O=Neil

Tel: (416) 396-7288