Ontario Municipal Board Appeal

Retention of Outside Planning Consultant

Shell Canada Limited, 2650 Brimley Road

Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 4, 1999) from the City Solicitor:

Purpose:

The Legal Division is requesting Council authority to retain outside planning evidence.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

A maximum of $15,000.00 to be allocated from a Corporate Contingency Account for the retention of an outside planning witness.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that a maximum of $15,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division from the Corporate Contingency Account to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 2650 Brimley Road.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The landowner appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board from the refusal of the Council to enact a proposed amendment to its Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the lands at 2650 Brimley Road to be permitted to expand to include retail sales, convenience food sales and on site food preparation in addition to the permitted Highway Commercial Uses.

Since planning staff are unable to provide evidence under oath, we require a planning consultant to support the Decision of the Council.

Contact Name:

Anna Kinastowski, Director

Planning & Administrative Tribunal Law

Tel: (416) 392-0080

Fax: (416) 392-0530