Item - 2016.PG15.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 8, 2016 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Planning and Growth Management Committee on October 17, 2016. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on November 8, 2016.
- See also By-law 1205-2016
PG15.5 - Steeles-Redlea Regeneration Area Study - Final Report - Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River
City Council Decision
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands bounded by Steeles Avenue East, Kennedy Road, Midland Avenue and Passmore Avenue, substantially in accordance with proposed Official Plan Amendment 321 attached as Attachment 7 to the report (September 29, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to proposed Official Plan Amendment 321 as may be required.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board, as deemed necessary, to modify the designation of lands proposed to be designated as Employment Areas in proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 321 to be called General Employment Areas, upon approval of the General Employment Areas policy within OPA 231.
4. City Council adopt the Steeles-Redlea Urban Design Guidelines, dated September 2016, attached as Attachment 8 to the report (September 29, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
5. City Council direct City Planning staff to implement the findings of the Golder Associates' Peer Reviews of the Novus Environmental Reports – Environmental Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study, dated June 29, 2016, and Air Quality Compatibility Study, dated June 28, 2016, prepared on behalf of Global Fortune Real Estate Development Corporation in support of their application to amend the zoning by-law for lands at 4665 Steeles Avenue East, to the City's satisfaction prior to Council's consideration of a Final Report on this application.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning gave a presentation to Council on this Item.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96967.pdf
Attachment 8: Steeles-Redlea Urban Design Guidelines, September 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96977.pdf
(September 23, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting to be held by the Planning and Growth Management Committee (under the Planning Act)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96974.pdf
Steeles-Redlea Regeneration Area Study: Key Industrial Operators
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97407.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63608.pdf
(October 14, 2016) Letter from Joel Farber, Fogler, Rubinoff, LLP representing Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 1858 (PG.New.PG15.5.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63614.pdf
(October 14, 2016) E-mail from Li Wang (PG.New.PG15.5.3)
(October 17, 2016) Letter from Shawn Chen, President, Global Fortune Real Estate Development Corporation (PG.New.PG15.5.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63714.pdf
(October 17, 2016) Letter from Councillor Jim Karygiannis (PG.New.PG15.5.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63715.pdf
(October 14, 2016) E-mail from Peter Chow, Property Manager, on behalf of the owners of Splendid China Mall (PG.New.PG15.5.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63716.pdf
(October 14, 2016) E-mail from Jian Zhao, Bin Yu, Alan Yu (PG.New.PG15.5.7)
(October 17, 2016) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, representing Valleymede Building AMA Corp. (PG.New.PG15.5.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63722.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-63951.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Letter from John McDermott, Principal Planner, McDermott & Associates Limited on behalf of several businesses situated in the North Milliken Employment Area (CC.Supp.PG15.5.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-63984.pdf
(November 7, 2016) Letter from Joel D. Farber, Fogler, Rubinoff on behalf of Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 1858 (CC.New.PG15.5.11)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64015.pdf
(November 7, 2016) Letter from David White, Q.C., Devry Smith Frank LLP on behalf of D. Crupi & Sons Limited, K-Line Insulators Limited, All-Weld Company Limited, Trisan Construction, Edzar Investments Limited, AGF-C&T Inc., and Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd. (CC.New.PG15.5.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64016.pdf
(November 8, 2016) Letter from Denis Lanoue (CC.New.PG15.5.13)
(November 8, 2016) Submission from Karen Buck (CC.New.PG15.5.14)
(November 9, 2016) Petition from Councillor Chin Lee, Ward 41, Scarborough-Rouge River, containing the names of approximately 500 persons (CC.New)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the following recommendations contained in the report (September 29, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands bounded by Steeles Avenue East, Kennedy Road, Midland Avenue and Passmore Avenue, substantially in accordance with proposed Official Plan Amendment 321 attached as Attachment No.7 to the report dated September 29, 2016 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to proposed Official Plan Amendment 321 as may be required.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board, as deemed necessary, to modify the designation of lands proposed to be designated as Employment Areas in proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 321 to be called General Employment Areas, upon approval of the General Employment Areas policy within OPA 231.
4. City Council adopt the Steeles-Redlea Urban Design Guidelines, dated September 2016, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.
5. City Council direct City Planning staff to implement the findings of the Golder Associates' Peer Reviews of the Novus Environmental Reports – Environmental Noise & Vibration Feasibility Study, dated June 29, 2016, and Air Quality Compatibility Study, dated June 28, 2016, prepared on behalf of Global Fortune Real Estate Development Corporation in support of their application to amend the zoning by-law for lands at 4665 Steeles Avenue East, to the City's satisfaction prior to Council's consideration of a Final Report on this application.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-09-2016 5:22 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PG15.5 - Karygiannis - motion 1 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 29 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Justin J. Di Ciano, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Joe Mihevc |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
Councillor Shiner, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished staff to make a brief presentation on this Item.
Councillor Karygiannis, rising on a Point of Order, asked if staff could clarify whether there is a concrete batching plant in the area.
Councillor Karygiannis, rising on a Point of Order, stated that the numbers staff were quoting were wrong.
PG15.5 - Steeles-Redlea Regeneration Area Study - Final Report - Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Wards:
- 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Growth Management Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendation as the motion to adopt the item lost.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a statutory public meeting on October 17, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
The Planning and Growth Management Committee recessed its public session and met in closed session to consider this item as it relates to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends a revised official plan amendment and revised Steeles-Redlea Urban Design Guidelines which are the result of further study and consultation with affected landowners which has occurred this year in response to specific directives from the Planning and Growth Management Committee.
At the public meeting held on November 16, 2015, the Planning and Growth Management Committee directed City Planning to conduct further study and consultation with affected stakeholders on matters related to land use compatibility and the potential impacts resulting from the introduction of high density residential development in proximity to an active heavy industrial employment area and to report back on the outcomes. Further, to ensure a comprehensive planning approach, this report is also to address an affordable housing strategy; further buffering from rail corridors and industry or phasing of redevelopment where necessary; and further review of the scale of development and transition to adjacent areas.
This report describes the additional study and consultation undertaken to address the above-noted matters and recommends that Council adopt the proposed updated official plan amendment and Steeles-Redlea Urban Design Guidelines attached to this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96967.pdf
Attachment 8: Steeles-Redlea Urban Design Guidelines, September 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96977.pdf
(September 23, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting to be held by the Planning and Growth Management Committee (under the Planning Act)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96974.pdf
Steeles-Redlea Regeneration Area Study: Key Industrial Operators
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97407.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63608.pdf
(October 14, 2016) Letter from Joel Farber, Fogler, Rubinoff, LLP representing Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 1858 (PG.New.PG15.5.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63614.pdf
(October 14, 2016) E-mail from Li Wang (PG.New.PG15.5.3)
(October 17, 2016) Letter from Shawn Chen, President, Global Fortune Real Estate Development Corporation (PG.New.PG15.5.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63714.pdf
(October 17, 2016) Letter from Councillor Jim Karygiannis (PG.New.PG15.5.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63715.pdf
(October 14, 2016) E-mail from Peter Chow, Property Manager, on behalf of the owners of Splendid China Mall (PG.New.PG15.5.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63716.pdf
(October 14, 2016) E-mail from Jian Zhao, Bin Yu, Alan Yu (PG.New.PG15.5.7)
(October 17, 2016) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, representing Valleymede Building AMA Corp. (PG.New.PG15.5.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63722.pdf
Speakers
Carson Ho, President, Scarborough York Region Chinese Business Association
Wai Chung Lam
Nelson Lee
Mark Flowers, Davies Howe Partners LLP
Denis Lanoue, President, Heathwood Ratepayers Association
Mark Conway, President, Barry Lyon Consultants Limited
John McDermott, McDermott and Associates Limited
Bridget Mills, Senior Environmental Engineer and President, BCX Environmental Consulting
Cosimo Crupi , D. Crupi & Sons Limited
Dominic Crupi, D. Crupi & Sons Limited
Domenic Passalacqua, D. Crupi & Sons Limited
Maria Crupi-Nisperos, D. Crupi & Sons Limited
Bill Dunsmoor, Chairman, All-Weld Company Limited
Peter Costa, AGF-C&T
Joe Perruccio, Edzar Investments Limited/Structural Group
Angela Matias, K-Line Insulators Limited
Scott Penton, Engineer, Novus Environmental
Nigel Taylor, Vice-President and Principal, Novus Environmental
Angelo Santorelli, Trisan Construction
Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker
Councillor Chin Lee
Councillor Norm Kelly
Motions
2:27 p.m. - That the Planning and Growth Management Committee recess its public session and meet in closed session to consider this item as it relates to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.