Agenda

The chairs and vice chairs of the community councils are elected by the Members of the community councils for each half of the Council term under s. 27-132 of the Council Procedures. The term of the current chairs and vice chairs expires on December 31, 2016, and elections are required for the term January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018.

All Members, including the incumbents, are eligible for election with one exception: a community council chair cannot also serve as the Speaker of City Council.

The chairs and vice chairs of the community councils are elected by the Members of the community councils for each half of the Council term under s. 27-132 of the Council Procedures. The term of the current chairs and vice chairs expires on December 31, 2016, and elections are required for the term January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018.

All Members, including the incumbents, are eligible for election with one exception: a community council chair cannot also serve as the Speaker of City Council.

The City Clerk recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council consider Members’ preferences listed in Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2016) from the City Clerk and recommend to Council the appointment of one to two Members to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel for a term of office until November 30, 2018, and until their successors are appointed.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member appointments to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel.

There are no financial implications resulting from this report.

The Director, Business Growth Services, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.  In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominee to the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management at the pleasure of Scarborough Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

Kennedy Road:

Joannou, Angela

2.  Remove the following board members from the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management:

Kennedy Road:

Hunter, Allison

Anderson, Gillian

3.  Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of board members for the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area to twelve (12) and number required for quorum to four (4).

The purpose of this report is to recommend that Scarborough Community Council appoint one member to, and remove two members from the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 2 Porchester Drive, for a proposed 1.8 m high wood fence located in the front yard that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

OR

2.  Grant the application for a fence exemption permit at 2 Porchester Drive, for a proposed 1.8 m high wood fence located in the front yard.  Direct and require the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 2 Porchester Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to exempt a proposed 2.0 m high wood fence located in the front yard which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 59 Donside Drive, for an existing wood fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

OR

2.   Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, by the property owner of 59 Donside Drive, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing fence to be permitted.  Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 59 Donside Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2  of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning an existing wood fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 31 Wolfe Avenue, for an existing wood fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

OR

2.  Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, by the property owner of 31 Wolfe Avenue, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing wood fence to be maintained.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 31 Wolfe Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning an existing wood fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner of 98 Blantyre Avenue, for an existing 2.5 m and a 2.4 m high wood fence both located in the rear yard that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

OR

2.   Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner of 98 Blantyre Avenue, for an existing 2.5 m and a 2.4 m high wood fence both located in the rear yard, without conditions.  Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the owner of 98 Blantyre Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning an existing 2.5 m high wood fence located in the rear west lot line and a 2.4 m high wood fence located in rear yard north side lot line which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner of 100 Blantyre Avenue, for an existing 2.5 m and 2.4 m high wood fence, both located in the rear yard that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

OR

2.   Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner of 100 Blantyre Avenue, for an existing 2.5 m and 2.4 m high wood fences both located in the rear yard, without conditions.  Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the owner of 100 Blantyre Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning an existing 2.5 m high wood fence located in the rear west lot line and a  2.4 m high wood fence located in rear yard south side lot line which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner of 95 ½ Victoria Park Avenue, for an existing 2.5 m wood fence located in the rear yard that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

OR

2.  Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner of 95 ½ Victoria Park Avenue for an existing 2.5 m high wood fence located in the rear yard, without conditions.  Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the owner of 95 ½ Victoria Park Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning an existing 2.5 m high wood fence located in the rear east lot line which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 5 Windy Ridge Drive, for an existing and proposed wood fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

OR

2.  Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, by the property owner of 5 Windy Ridge Drive, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing and proposed wood fence to be maintained.  Direct and require that the fence be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 5 Windy Ridge Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2  of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission for an exemption for an existing and proposed wood fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 28 Forestbrook Crescent, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Under minimum standards for construction.

OR

2.  Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, by the owner of 28 Forestbrook Crescent, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be constructed as proposed.  Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 28 Forestbrook Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to install a proposed fence which does not comply with the minimum standards for construction restrictions contrary to Section 447-3E(d) of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Councillor Crawford recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Re-open Item SC17.3 – Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 29 MacDuff Crescent, as it relates to the height of the hedge.

2.  Amend the Decision by deleting "2 metres" and inserting instead "2.5 metres", to read as follows:

"Granted the application for a fence exemption permit at 29 MacDuff Crescent, thereby allowing the fence (hedge) to remain at a height not to exceed 2.5 metres; directed and requires that the fence (hedge) be maintained in good repair; directed and requires that at any such time the fence (hedge) is removed a replacement of the fence is required and that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law."

On October 13th, 2016 Scarborough Community Council decided to issue a fence exemption for the hedge at 29 MacDuff Crescent.  Please see the decision at the following link.

http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.SC17.3

 As stated in the decision, the hedge is not to exceed two metres in height. At the Scarborough Community Council meeting on November 15th, 2016, I will request to reopen this item with respect to the height. The arborist's report states that the minimum hedge height should be not less than at 8 feet, which is better reflected at 2.5 metres.

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 16 Shropshire Drive.

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 16 Shropshire Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is that the tree is located immediately next to the neighbour's driveway and that falling debris and sap have caused vehicle and property maintenance and safety issues for the homeowner and neighbour.

The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca), measuring 45 cm in diameter.  Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that:

1.   Scarborough Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north and east side of Prudential Drive, between a point 202 metres west of Midland Avenue and a point 66 metres further west and north, to be in effect between a point 150 metres west of Midland Avenue and a point 118 metres further west and north.

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 recommends that the existing No Parking zone along the north side of Prudential Drive be extended eastward to include the area in between the accesses to 100 Prudential Drive in order to mitigate the safety impact of vehicles being parked in this area. Currently the three-hour default parking regulation applies between the two accesses.

The financial cost of installing the parking regulation signage is approximately $250.00. Funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  This report be received for information.

This report responds to a request by Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting on April 5, 2016, for a report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District on a proposal to enact an amendment to the Municipal Code that would permit the use of the "driveway apron" (the section between the curb and sidewalk) for parking purposes on Painted Post Drive in Ward 38. The Municipal Code currently prohibits the use of this area for parking purposes across the City, with the exception of one street in Ward 8 (Shoreham Drive).

The exemption to the Municipal Code for Shoreham Drive was enacted by City Council in April 2015.  Therefore, the full implications of this "apron parking" on Shoreham Drive are not yet known due, in part, to the relatively moderate winter the city experienced last season.  Nevertheless, based on an assessment of the potential impacts of parked vehicles on traffic operations, pedestrian activity, and winter maintenance, and the potential safety implications, staff have concerns with the proposed exemption.  The implications of this proposal and the basis of these concerns are presented in this report for information.

There are no financial impacts resulting from the receipt of this report.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that:

1.  City Council amend the existing Heavy Vehicles Prohibition on Warden Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Kingston Road from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, to be in effect between Danforth Avenue and Clonmore Drive from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day.

This report recommends the amendment of the existing Heavy Vehicle Prohibition to clarify the Heavy Vehicles Prohibition on Warden Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Clonmore Drive from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, while maintaining the Heavy Vehicles Prohibition at all times from Clonmore Drive to Kingston Road. Currently, the regulations and signs for this portion are inconsistent.

The financial cost of installing the new signs is approximately $1,500.00.  Funding for the signs are available in the Transportation Services Division's 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that:  

1.  Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from April 15 to October 15, inclusive, on the north side of Drake Crescent, between Scarboro Crescent and Undercliff Drive.

2.  Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from April 15 to October 15, inclusive, on the west side of Scarboro Crescent, between a point 52 metres north of Romana Drive and a point 46 metres south of Romana Drive.

3.  Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from April 15 to October 15, inclusive, on the north side of Undercliff Drive, between Scarboro Crescent and the east end of Undercliff Drive.

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

The report recommends prohibiting parking on weekends and public holidays on one side of Drake Crescent, Scarboro Crescent, and Undercliff Drive. The prohibition would be in effect from the 15th day of April to the 15th day of October on one side of all three roadways in order to address the high demand for parking generated by the recreational uses in the area during the summer months. Currently, there is the default three-hour parking in effect on all of these streets.

The financial cost of installing the No Parking Weekend and Public Holiday signs on Drake Crescent, Scarboro Crescent and Undercliff Drive is approximately $5,000.00.  The funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services Division's 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that:

1.  Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Scarborough Golf Club Road, between a point 160 metres north of Kingston Road and a point 96 metres further north, and on the west side of Scarborough Golf Club Road between a point 30 metres south of Gatesview Avenue and a point 22 metres north of Gatesview Avenue.

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

The report recommends the installation of a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on both sides of Scarborough Golf Club Road, near Gatesview Avenue.  Currently, a Pedestrian Crossover is located on Scarborough Golf Club Road just south of Gatesview Avenue, with stopping regulations in effect within 9 metres of this device.

The financial cost of installing the No Stopping Anytime signs on Scarborough Golf Club Road is approximately $2,000.00.  The funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services Division's 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that: 

1.   Scarborough Community Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Town Centre Court, from a point 100 metres west of Borough Drive (northeast intersection) to a point 15 metres further west, for westbound right turns only.

2.   Scarborough Community Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Town Centre Court, from a point 100 metres west of Borough Drive (northeast intersection) to a point 15 metres further west, for westbound left turns only.

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

The report recommends the designation of two westbound lanes on Town Centre Court, at the signalized bend, for westbound left-turns and right-turns. Currently, this wide westbound lane is neither marked nor designated.

The financial cost of installing the lane designation signage and pavement markings on Town Centre Court is approximately $900.00. The funding for these signs and pavement markings is available in the Transportation Services Division's 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397 and TP0398.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that:

1.   Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday regulation, on the west side of Fundy Bay Boulevard, between Lucania Place and Seagrave Crescent (south intersection).

2.   Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Fundy Bay Boulevard, between Bamburgh Circle and Lucania Place.

3.   Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, except public holidays, on the west side of Fundy Bay Boulevard, between Lucania Place and Seagrave Crescent (south intersection).

4.   Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Fundy Bay Boulevard, between Bamburgh Circle and Lucania Place.

5.   Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the east side of Fundy Bay Boulevard, between Bamburgh Circle and a point 25 metres south.

6.   Scarborough Community Council prohibit standing from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, except public holidays, on the east side of Fundy Bay Boulevard, between a point 25 metres south of Bamburgh Circle and a point 76 metres further south.

7.   Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the east side of Fundy Bay Boulevard, between a point 101 metres south of Bamburgh Circle and a point 86 metres further south.

8.   Scarborough Community Council not prohibit southbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, at Bamburgh Circle and Fundy Bay Boulevard.

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

The report recommends several parking regulation changes to reduce traffic congestion on Fundy Bay Boulevard in the area of Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute and David Lewis Public School. The changes include the installation of a stopping prohibition on the west side and a standing prohibition on the east side, and stopping prohibitions on both sides of Fundy Bay Boulevard in the immediate area of its intersection with Bamburgh Circle, a no clarifying no stopping zone within the existing school bus loading zone.  Currently, there are only parking prohibitions on the west side and the default three-hour parking on the east side of Fundy Bay Boulevard.

The financial cost of installing the parking regulation signs on Fundy Bay Boulevard is approximately $4,000.00. The funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services Division's 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that:

1.   City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover on Birchmount Road in the area of 1792 Birchmount Road.

This report recommends that neither traffic control signals nor a pedestrian crossover be approved on Birchmount Road, north of Ellesmere Road, in the area of 1792 Birchmount Road. The assessment concludes that based on current peak vehicular and pedestrian volumes and delays and conflicts at this location, neither traffic control signals nor a pedestrian crossover is warranted at this time.

There is no financial impact associated with this report. However, should City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals at this location, the cost would be approximately $95,000.00 and $180,000.00 respectively. Funding for either of these alternatives is not included in the Transportation Services 2016 Capital Budget.

The Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District recommends that:

1.   Scarborough Community Council authorize compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic on Lakeland Crescent at Mid Pines Road.

2.   Scarborough Community Council authorize compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Point Grey Crescent at Linville Road.

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 recommends that minor street stop signs be installed at two uncontrolled three-way intersections in the Lakeland Crescent area in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

The financial cost of installing the recommended stop signs is approximately $1,000.00. The funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services Division's 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

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Councillor Ainslie recommends that:

1.  Scarborough Community Council request the Director, Engineering Support Services and Construction Services and the Technical Services Division begin the process to review options for the renaming of Meadowvale Road between Highway 401 and Old Finch Avenue including those of a "honourary" nature.

2.  Staff to report back to the February 2017 meeting.

The Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada attracting thousands of visitors annually becoming a landmark location in our City.

Home to over 5,000 animals it is situated in a beautiful natural habitat in one of Canada's largest urban parks.  Opening its doors on August 15, 1974 the Toronto Zoo has been able to adapt throughout the years developing a vision to "educate visitors on current conservation issues and help preserve the incredible biodiversity on the planet", through their work with endangered species, plans for a wildlife health centre and through their Research & Veterinary Programs.

I believe it would be appropriate to introduce a honourary street name for the section of Meadowvale Road between Highway 401 and Old Finch Avenue to recognize the only public entrance to the Toronto Zoo.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.   Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 3662 Midland Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2.   Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.   Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes the development of the subject lands with a gas station, car wash, retail store and drive through facility at 3662 Midland Avenue.

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 and public meeting will be prepared when all the required information is provided by the applicant and issues raised during the review are satisfactorily addressed.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1771 Markham Road, 1 and 3 Ormerod Street and 0 and 5556 Sheppard Avenue East together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to rezone the subject lands to permit a 27 storey, 372 unit residential development at 1771 Markham Road, 1 and 3 Ormerod Street, 0 and 5556 Sheppard Avenue East.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications 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 community consultation meeting will be scheduled to discuss the application, and a Final Report will be prepared once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.   City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Golden Mile Employment District), and the Warden Woods Community Zoning By-law No. 950-2005, for the lands at 95 Pidgeon Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2.   City Council amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 95 Pidgeon Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

3.   City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4.    Before introducing the necessary Zoning Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that a fully secured Subdivision Agreement have been entered into for the lands at 743 Warden Avenue (File # 13 268270 ESC 35 SB) for the construction of municipal services, including any external servicing required, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

5.    Before introducing the necessary Zoning Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands to secure the following facilities, services and matters:

a.   Prior to issuance of an above-grade building permit, the Owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000 CDN) to be applied toward any one or more of improvements to the Warden Hilltop Community Centre, local parks or the library in the Warden Woods Community, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor and local community, such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

6.   In accordance with the delegated approval under by-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 10 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

a.   the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 10 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration;

b.   any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development; and

c.   draft plan approval not being issued until the necessary zoning is in full force and effect.

These applications propose a 26-unit residential development comprised of three-storey townhouses on a former rail spur at 95 Pidgeon Street (formerly 0 Birchmount Road).  The subdivision application proposes to establish several blocks for the proposed townhouses and part of an extension to Pidgeon Street.

This proposal represents the residential infill and redevelopment of an unused rail spur for townhouses.  It continues the pattern of development that will occur at 743 Warden Avenue, immediately west and connected to the subject lands.

The proposal complies with the Official Plan, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.  The proposed rezoning and draft plan of subdivision are considered appropriate for the use and development of the lands.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws and also advises that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision subject to the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 10.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Councillor Lee recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Request the Director of Transportation, Scarborough District, to report on the feasibility of changing the speed limit on Agincourt Drive from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

Agincourt Drive is a north-south residential road directly east of the Agincourt GO Station along the Agincourt/Stouffville Rail Corridor. Residents have been concerned about an intensification of traffic in the neighbourhood and an increase of speed of local and through traffic. Some sections of Agincourt Drive lacks sidewalk. Agincourt Drive abuts a pedestrian walkway that leads to the Agincourt Go platform as well as a crossover connecting the east and west sections of the historic Agincourt Village Community that is used not only by GO riders but children and their families walking to and from several local schools. As a result there is considerable pedestrian traffic at various times of the day.

We ask that a feasibility study be completed with a presentation to Scarborough Community Council for the Spring of 2017.

Councillor De Baeremaeker recommends that Scarborough Community Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District to report to the January 17, 2017 meeting of Scarborough Community Council addressing the concerns addressed in the letter (November 15, 2016) from Councillor De Baeremaeker.

Twyn Rivers Drive is an old, winding road that cuts through the Rouge National Park that was first created over 100 years ago as a horse path to the local mill and cottages in the Rouge Valley. I am asking for a staff report that addresses safety issues with respect to this road.

Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws