Scarborough Community Council

Meeting No.:
7
Contact:
Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Phone:
416-396-7287
Start Time:
9:30 AM
E-mail:
scc@toronto.ca
Location:
Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre
Chair:
Councillor Chin Lee

 

Councillor Chin Lee (Chair)

Councillor Ron Moeser (Vice Chair)

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie

Councillor Michelle Berardinetti

Councillor Raymond Cho

Councillor Gary Crawford

 

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

Councillor Norm Kelly

Councillor Michael Thompson

 

 

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Schedule of Timed Items

 

1:30 p.m.    -    Items SC720 - SC7.23

 

Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.

 

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

 

Confirmation of Minutes – May 12, 2015

 

Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting

 

SC7.1 - Agincourt Community Services Association

Consideration Type:
Presentation
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 36 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre, 38 - Scarborough Centre, 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt, 40 - Scarborough Agincourt, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 42 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 43 - Scarborough East, 44 - Scarborough East

Summary

Lee Soda, Executive Director of the Agincourt Community Services Association, will present on the challenges and issues faced by Scarborough residents and how the Association works with residents in resolving these challenges; and sector supports that are needed as new issues and needs arise.

SC7.2 - Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Public Highway Known as Meadowglen Place Abutting Nos. 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Public Notice Given

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of the public highway known as Meadowglen Place abutting Nos. 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-27963 and shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2010-006 (the "Highway"), attached to the report dated May 28, 2015, from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.  City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of a draft by-law attached as Appendix "C" to the report dated May 28, 2015, from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

Summary

City Council, at its meeting on August 5 and 6, 2009, adopted the Markham-Ellesmere Revitalization Study which includes a network of new public roads in the area east of Markham Road, both north and south of Ellesmere Road, that facilitates the efficient movement of pedestrians, bicycles and traffic within the area.  The proposed closing of a portion of Meadowglen Place, which is the subject of this report, is consistent with the network of new public roads reflected in the approved Revitalization Study.

 

The Chief Corporate Officer previously declared the subject public highway lands as surplus to the City's requirements and authorized the sale of these lands conditional upon City Council authorizing the permanent closure of these lands.  Accordingly, this report recommends that a portion of public highway known as Meadowglen Place abutting Nos. 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place be permanently closed.  The remnant portion of Meadowglen Place will form part of the proposed new public road network.

Financial Impact

The closing of the Highway will not result in any costs to the City as the purchaser of the Highway is responsible to pay all costs associated with the closing.

 

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

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Permanent Closure of a portion of the Public Highway known as Meadowglen Place Abutting Nos. 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80770.pdf
Appendices A and B - Sketch No. PS-2010-006 dated January 26, 2010 and Plan showing future public streets in the area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80771.pdf
Appendix C - Draft By-law
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80772.pdf
Public Notice - Proposal to Close a Portion of Public Highway Known As Meadowglen Place (the "Highway")
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80994.pdf

SC7.3 - 103, 105 and 109 Scarboro Avenue - Altridge Properties Inc. - Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M-2486

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Origin

(May 22, 2015) Report from the City Solicitor

Recommendations

 The City Solicitor recommends that:

 

1.  City Council assume the services installed at 103, 105 and 109 Scarboro Avenue and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this Plan of Subdivision.

 

3.  City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Subdivision at 103, 105 and 109 Scarboro Avenue.

 

4.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.  City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.


6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision at 103, 105 and 109 Scarboro Avenue to Toronto Hydro.

Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the development at 103, 105 and 109 Scarboro Avenue.

Financial Impact

The Recommendations have no financial impact beyond what has already been approved in the current year’s budget.

Background Information

(May 22, 2015) Report and Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor - 103, 105 and 109 Scarboro Avenue - Altridge Properties Inc. - Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M-2486
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80559.pdf

SC7.4 - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 Fire Routes - 2-60 Strangford Lane; 15, 25, 35 and 45 Strangford Lane; 3360 Midland Avenue; 50 Town Centre Court; 5979, 5981, 5985, 5995, 6015, 6019, 6021, 6025 and 6005 Steeles Avenue East; 1150 Morningside Avenue; 201 Copperfield Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre, 38 - Scarborough Centre, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Origin

(May 12, 2015) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Recommendations

Toronto Fire Services 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 – 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 Strangford Lane; 15, 25, 35 and 45 Strangford Lane;  3360 Midland Avenue; 50 Town Centre Court;  5979, 5981, 5985, 5995, 6015, 6019, 6021, 6025 and 6005 Steeles Avenue East; 1150 Morningside Avenue; 201 Copperfield Road.

 

2.   City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.  

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.

Financial Impact

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Background Information

(May 12, 2015) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 Strangford Lane; 15, 25, 35 and 45 Strangford Lane; 3360 Midland Avenue; 50 Town Centre Court; 5979, 5981, 5985, 5995, 6015, 6019, 6021, 6025 and 6005 Steeles Avenue East; 1150 Morningside Avenue; 201 Copperfield Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80404.pdf
Attachment 1 - Draft By-law - Amendment of Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80405.pdf

SC7.5 - All-Way Stop Control - Winston Churchill Drive and Hunt Club Drive

(Deferred from May 12, 2015 - 2015.SC6.7)
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(April 22, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Receive this report for information.

Summary

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 responds to a Scarborough Community Council request for a report on the feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at the intersection of Winston Churchill Drive and Hunt Club Drive. The report shows that this intersection did not meet the required technical warrant for this type of traffic control.

 

It is recommended that an all-way stop control not be installed on Winston Churchill Drive and Hunt Club Drive as existing conditions do not meet the warrant for the installation such a traffic control device in terms of traffic volumes, delays or stop control spacing.

Financial Impact

There would be no financial impact associated with the staff recommendation regarding the unwarranted all-way stop control. However, should an all-way stop control be approved, then the financial cost of installing the two additional stop signs and associated pavement markings would be approximately $500.00.  The funds for such stop signs would be available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(April 22, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - All-Way Stop Control - Winston Churchill Drive and Hunt Club Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80095.pdf
Location Plan - Winston Churchill Drive and Hunt Club Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80096.pdf

SC7.6 - Compulsory Stop Controls - Kilbride Road Area

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(April 22, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Enact stop control for Kilbride Road at the intersection of Valparaiso Avenue.

 

2.   Enact stop control for Biltmore Court at the intersection of Kilbride Road.

 

3.   Enact stop control for Valparaiso Avenue at the intersection of Hollyhedge Drive.

 

4.   Enact stop control for Huntchester Crescent at the intersection of Hollyhedge Drive.

Summary

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

 

During an operational review, Transportation Services staff identified four uncontrolled three-way intersections with no stop signs in the immediate area of Kilbride Road.

 

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the four uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way to regulate traffic flow, and enhance driver and pedestrian safety.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended stop controls is approximately $1,000.00.  Funds for these stop control signs are included in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(April 22, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Controls - Kilbride Road Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81037.pdf
Location Plan - Kilbride Road Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81038.pdf

SC7.7 - No Parking Zone - Meadowacres Drive

(Deferred from April 14, 2015 - 2015.SC5.8) (Deferred from February 18, 2015 - 2015.SC4.13)
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Origin

(January 22, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Prohibit parking at all times on the south and west side of Meadowacres Drive between

Farmcrest Drive and Pharmacy Avenue.

Summary

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

 

This report responds to a request for a No Parking zone on the south and west side of Meadowacres Drive between Farmcrest Drive and Pharmacy Avenue.

 

It is recommended that No Parking Anytime regulations be installed on the south and west side of Meadowacres Drive.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the subject parking prohibition signs is approximately $900.00.  Funding for the signs has been requested from the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(January 22, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - No Parking Zone - Meadowacres Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79300.pdf
Location Plan - Meadowacres Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79301.pdf

SC7.8 - Traffic Control Signals Review - St. Clair Avenue East and Santamonica Boulevard

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.   City Council not approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue East and Santamonica Boulevard.

Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of the review of the feasibility of installing traffic control signals at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue East and Santamonica Boulevard. 

 

The review of traffic volumes, delays and collisions at this location indicates that the intersection does not meet the required technical justification for the installation of traffic control signals.  Therefore, it is recommended that traffic control signals not be installed at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue East and Santamonica Boulevard.

Financial Impact

There is no cost associated with the recommendation in this report.  However, should Scarborough Community Council recommend to City Council the approval of such signals, the cost of installing Traffic Control Signals would be approximately $160,000.00.  The funds for these signals are not currently available in Transportation Services Division's 2015 Capital Budget. 

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Traffic Control Signals Review - St. Clair Avenue East and Santamonica Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80694.pdf
Location Plan - St. Clair Avenue East and Santamonica Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80695.pdf

SC7.9 - Parking Prohibition - Kingston Road between Mason Road and Parkcrest Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

 Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.  City Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Kingston Road, from a point 62 metres east of Mason Road to a point 74 metres further east.

 

2.  City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday except public holidays, on the north side of Kingston Road, from Markham Road to a point 87 metres west of Fernwood Drive.

 

3.  City Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, from Markham Road to a point 136 metres east of Mason Road.


4.  City Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, from a point 62 metres east of Mason Road to a point 87 metres west of Fernwood Drive.

Summary

This staff report recommends the adoption of a by-law to enable a No Parking Anytime zone on the north side of Kingston Road between Mason Road and Parkcrest Drive in the vicinity of the driveway and laneway that provide access to the residential complex at this location.

 

The No Parking Anytime regulations would extend 15 metres east of the residential complex driveway and 9 metres west of Vasto Lane, in order to provide a clear area for motorists to manoeuvre to and from the residential access points and improve sightlines and safety. The area in front of the subject property currently has a No Parking 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. regulation.

Financial Impact

As these signs are currently in place, there will be no financial cost for installation.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Prohibition - Kingston Road between Mason Road and Parkcrest Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80767.pdf
Location Plan - Kingston Road between Mason Road and Parkcrest Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80768.pdf

SC7.10 - Traffic Control Signals - Kennedy Road and Radnor Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.   City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Radnor Avenue.

 

2.   City Council authorize the removal of the pedestrian refuge island on Kennedy Road, approximately 16 metres south of Radnor Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Kennedy Road and Radnor Avenue.

Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of an assessment of the feasibility of replacing the pedestrian refuge island located at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Radnor Avenue with traffic control signals.  The analysis indicates that based on current motor vehicle volumes, delays and collisions, the installation of traffic control signals at this location is not technically warranted.   However, the analysis also indicates that the prevailing motor vehicles speeds on this section of Kennedy Road are excessive which makes it unsafe for pedestrians to continue using the pedestrian refuge island.   The volume of pedestrians crossing Kennedy Road at this location is often high because of the existing uses on the east side (a bingo hall) and the location of a TTC bus stop at the northwest corner of the Kennedy Road/Radnor Avenue intersection for southbound bus service.   Accordingly, for the safety of pedestrians crossing at this location, many of whom are TTC passengers, it is recommended that traffic control signals be installed at this intersection.

Financial Impact

The cost of removing the pedestrian refuge island and installing traffic control signals would be approximately $180,000.  These funds are not available in the Transportation Services 2015 capital budget and, as a result, installation would likely be deferred until 2016 at the earliest.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Traffic Control Signals - Kennedy Road and Radnor Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80684.pdf
Location Plan - Kennedy Road and Radnor Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80685.pdf

SC7.11 - Parking Prohibition - Cosentino Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Cosentino Drive, from Progress Avenue to a point 60 metres south.

Summary

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

 

This report responds to a request for parking restrictions on Cosentino Drive, in order to improve access to driveways, driveway sightlines and traffic flow.

 

It is recommended that a no parking zone be implemented on the west side of Cosentino Drive, south of Progress Avenue for approximately 60 metres in order to provide a clear area for motorists to manoeuvre to and from the driveways within the area. The area in front of the driveways currently has a "default" unposted three-hour limit parking regulation. Frequent parking within this area inhibits safe and efficient maneuvers by trucks accessing the local industrial land uses.

Financial Impact

The cost of installing the subject parking prohibition signs is approximately $500.00. Funds for these signs are included in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Prohibition - Cosentino Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80734.pdf
Location Plan - Cosentino Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80735.pdf

SC7.12 - Speed Limit - Aveline Crescent

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Aveline Crescent from Lynnbrook Drive (north intersection) to Lynnbrook Drive (south intersection).

Summary

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

 

This staff report concerns the feasibility of installing a 40 km/h speed zone along Aveline Crescent.  A 40 km/h speed limit is technically justified for safety reasons due to the narrow pavement width, the curved alignment, and the proximity of a school (North Bendale Junior Public School).

Financial Impact

The cost of installing the speed limit signage is approximately $1,500.00.  Funding is available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Speed Limit - Aveline Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80738.pdf
Location Plan - Aveline Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80739.pdf

SC7.13 - Parking Machines - Borough Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of Borough Drive, from a point 17 metres east of Brian Harrison Way to a point 147 metres further east, to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of 3 hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour.

 

2.   Rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north and west sides of Borough Drive, from Omni Drive (east intersection) to Progress Avenue.

 

3.   Prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Borough Drive, from Omni Drive to a point 23 metres east of Brian Harrison Way.

 

4.   Prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Borough Drive, from Town Centre Court (southwest intersection) to a point 164 metres east of Brian Harrison Way.

 

5.   Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Borough Drive, from Town Centre Court (northeast intersection) to a point 88 metres east of Town Centre Court (southwest intersection).

 

6.   Rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Borough Drive, from Progress Avenue (east intersection) and a point 61 metres south of Town Centre Court.

Summary

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 responds to a request from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker to install parking machines in the area of the new library on Borough Drive beside the Scarborough Civic Centre.  Transportation Services recommends that parking machines be installed on the north side of Borough Drive to provide short term on-street parking while maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow along Borough Drive.  This is currently posted as a No Parking any time zone.  The parking machines would be installed by the Toronto Parking Authority.

Financial Impact

The cost of installing the signage to define the No Parking zones adjacent to the parking machines zone is approximately $500.00, funding for which is available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

 

The Toronto Parking Authority advises that the cost for the installation of the new parking machines, including appropriate signage is approximately $34,000.00. These funds are available in the Toronto Parking Authority 2015 Pay and Display Machine Installation Program.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Machines - Borough Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80762.pdf
Location Plan - Borough Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80763.pdf

SC7.14 - Parking Prohibition Review - Grace Street

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Grace Street, from Bellamy Road North to Cedar Brae Boulevard.

 

2.  Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Grace Street, from Bellamy Road North to Cedar Brae Boulevard.

Summary

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

 

This staff report recommends the removal of the No Parking Anytime regulation on the north side of Grace Street between Bellamy Road North and Cedar Brae Boulevard to accommodate short term parking at this location in this residential area.

Financial Impact

There is no financial cost associated with the recommendations of this report since its adoption would involve only the removal of existing No Parking Anytime signs.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Prohibition Review - Grace Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80720.pdf
Location Plan - Grace Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80721.pdf

SC7.15 - Taxicab Stand Review - Ellesmere Road East Service Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Wards:
37 - Scarborough Centre, 40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Rescind the stand for taxicabs in effect at all times on the west side of Ellesmere Road (east side service road) on the boulevard adjacent to the Ellesmere Rapid Transit Station.

Summary

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

 

This report recommends the removal of an existing taxicab stand on Ellesmere Road east service road, in front of Ellesmere RT station, in order to facilitate planned urban design and landscaping improvements at this location.  Staff have undertaken observations and has determined that the taxicab stand at the subject location is unutilized.

Financial Impact

The cost of removing the subject taxicab stand signs is approximately $350.00. These funds are included in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Taxicab Stand Review - Ellesmere Road East Service Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80760.pdf
Location Plan - Ellesmere Road East Service Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80761.pdf

SC7.16 - Heavy Truck Prohibitions - Pinery Trail Area

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Origin

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Prohibit heavy trucks at all times on Pinery Trail, from McLevin Avenue (west intersection) to McLevin Avenue (east intersection).

 

2.  Prohibit heavy trucks at all times on Telfer Gardens, from Pinery Trail (west intersection) to Pinery Trail (east intersection).

 

3.  Prohibit heavy trucks at all times on Flatfield Terrace, from Pinery Trail (west intersection) to Pinery Trail (east intersection).

 

4.  Prohibit heavy trucks at all times on Bon Echo Court, from Pinery Trail to the west end of Bon Echo Court.

Summary

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 responds to the need to install heavy truck prohibitions on four roads in the Pinery Trail area. By installing this prohibition on these roads, unwanted truck traffic infiltration will be discouraged from travelling or parking within this residential neighbourhood.

Financial Impact

The cost of installing the heavy truck prohibition signs is approximately $500.00. These funds are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Heavy Truck Prohibitions - Pinery Trail Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80732.pdf
Location Plan - Pinery Trail Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80733.pdf

SC7.17 - 37 Kecala Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(May 29, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.   Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 37 Kecala Road 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.

Summary

This application proposes a zoning by-law amendment to permit 8 single-family residential lots, each with a detached dwelling fronting on Kecala Road.  Seven of the dwellings would be of new construction and the one existing single-family heritage listed building would be maintained.

 

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 subject application should proceed through the standard planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting. A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled, provided all required information is submitted in a timely manner and all issues raised during the review process have been satisfactorily resolved.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(May 29, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 37 Kecala Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80872.pdf

SC7.18 - 2965 Kingston Road to 3049 Kingston Road - Site Plan Control Application - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(June 9, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the site plan application in principle for the stand-alone retail facility located at 2965 to 3049 Kingston Road as indicated on the drawings listed in Attachment 5: Conditions of Site Plan Approval and subject to the draft conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachment 5: Conditions of Site Plan Approval.

 

2.  City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or her designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.

Summary

This application proposes to construct a 742 square metre (7,987 square feet) stand-alone retail facility on the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Cathedral Bluffs Drive on a site that contains an existing 6 748 square metre (72,637 square feet) one-storey commercial plaza.

 

At the request of the local councillor, staff were directed to report to City Council, through Community Council, as per the 'bump up' provisions in By-law No. 483-2000 for site plan applications. This report reviews and recommends approval in principle of the Site Plan Control application subject to conditions contained in this report.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(June 9, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2965 Kingston Road to 3049 Kingston Road - Site Plan Control Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81268.pdf
(June 1, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2965 Kingston Road to 3049 Kingston Road - Site Plan Control Application - Final Report - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81022.pdf

SC7.19 - 2229-2245 Kingston Road - Removal of a Holding Provision (H) Application - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(May 29, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Cliffside Community Zoning By-law No. 9364, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report dated May 29, 2015 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

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

 

3.  Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into a financially secured Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

 

a.  The community benefits to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

 

i.  A $120,000 financial contribution to be used for improvements to the school playground at 27 East Haven Drive, Cliffside Public School, provided that there is an agreement in place between the City and the Toronto District School Board to ensure that there is access for a minimum of 5 years.

 

ii. Where financial contributions referred to in (3)(a)(i), have not been used for the intended purposes within 3 years of the zoning by-law amendment coming into full force and effect and at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the contribution may be redirected for another purpose within the vicinity of the subject lands provided that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

 

b.  The following additional matters are to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

 

i.  The Owner, at its sole expense, shall construct a new 16.5 metre wide public street at the northern limit of the site, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

 ii.  The Owner, at its sole expense, shall construct a new watermain within an
 easement at the southern limit of the site, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services in consultation with Toronto Water.

 

 iii.  The Owner shall convey to the City the lands containing the public street as described in (i) above and an easement containing the new watermain as described in (ii) above to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

iv.  The Owner will provide the City with a Letter of Credit to guarantee the provision of a new watermain and new public street to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

Summary

This application proposes the removal of the Holding Provision (H) on the portion of the lands at 2229-2245 Kingston Road to which the (H) applies to permit the redevelopment of the lands with a 10 storey, 259 unit, mixed use commercial residential building. The proposed use is permitted by the underlying Commercial Residential (CR) zoning on the subject lands following the removal of the Holding Provision.

 

The Holding Provision (H) was added to the subject lands by Zoning By-law No. 1224-2009 as a part of the Cliffside Avenue Study approved by City Council in December, 2009. The (H) applies to the northern portion of the subject lands between 2235-2245 Kingston Road.  In order to lift the (H), the by-law requires that the design, construction and financing of a new street be satisfactorily reviewed by appropriate staff and that any recommended improvements be implemented or financially secured through appropriate agreements.

 

The applicant has provided the necessary reports and plans for review related to the design, construction and financing of the new public street and other improvements which will be secured through a Section 37 agreement.  This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law removing the holding provision.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(May 29, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2229-2245 Kingston Road - Removal of a Holding Provision (H) Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80861.pdf

SC7.20 - 675 Progress Avenue - Zoning Amendment and Subdivision Applications - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
1:30 PM
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(May 29, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Progress Employment District Zoning By-law No. 24982, as amended, for the lands at 675 Progress Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to report dated May 29, 2015, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

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

 

3.  City Council authorize giving a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of Development Charges payable for this development, provided in return the Owner agrees to pay for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.  The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the actual cost to the Owner of designing and installing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of Development Charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges by-law.

 

4.  City Council adopt "Addendum 1: Guidelines for 675 Progress Avenue", attached as Attachment No. 8 of report dated May 29, 2015, from the Directo, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

5.  Before introducing the necessary Zoning Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council requires that OPA 231 be in full force and effect as it relates to the lands at 675 Progress.

 

6.  Before introducing the necessary Zoning Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council requires the Owner to submit a revised Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

7.  Before introducing the necessary Zoning Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council requires 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. Block 1:

 

i.  Prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit for a building or structure on Block 1, the Owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of $250,000, which amount shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, for the provision of public art on the subject site;

 

ii.  Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for a building or structure on Block 1, the Owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of $970,000, which amount shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, for the provision of the following:

 

a.  $75,000 for Toronto Community Housing Corporation at 400/410 McCowan Road for common space/amenity space/basketball court improvements and/or local park improvements;

 

b.  $55,000 for Toronto Community Housing Corporation at 55/65 Greenbrae Circuit for recreational room(s)/amenity space/basketball court improvements and/or local park improvements;

 

c.  $40,000 for Toronto Community Housing Corporation at 50 Tuxedo Court for amenity space/BBQ area improvements and/or local park improvements;

 

d.  $200,000 for Knob Hill Day Nursery (23 Gauge Avenue) for playground improvements and/or local park improvements;

 

e.  $200,000 for Rosalie Hall Child Care (3020 Lawrence Avenue East) for playground improvements and/or local park improvements;

 

f.  $400,000 to Toronto Animal Services for a 100 +/- square metre expansion at 821 Progress Avenue and/or local park improvements.

 

iii.  Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the second building or structure on Block 1, the Owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of $512,000, which amount shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment for the provision of an addition and/or refurbishment of Centennial Recreation Centre at 1967 Ellesmere Road and/or other local community recreational facilities and/or local park improvements.

 

b. Block 2:

 

i.  Prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit for a building or structure on Block 2, the Owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of $250,000, which amount shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, for the provision of public art on the subject site;

 

ii.  Prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit for a building or structure on Block 2, the Owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of $988,000, which amount shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, for the provision of an addition and/or refurbishment of Centennial Recreation Centre at 1967 Ellesmere Road and/or other local community recreational facilities and/or local park improvements.

 

c.  The Owner provide a title opinion to the City for the agreement's registration to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

d.  The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

 

i.  The Owner shall construct the park block to Above Base Park Condition, as approved by the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation;


ii. The Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009.

 

iii.   Privately owned publicly-accessible spaces (POPS) are to be provided with appropriate signage in accordance with the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space Guidelines and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor at the following locations:

 

a.  minimum area of 136 m2 at the northeast corner of Block 1 at the intersection of Progress Avenue and Street B;

 

b.  minimum area of 65 m2 at the southeast corner of Block 1 at the intersection of Street A (the extension of Bushby Drive) and Street B;
 
c.  minimum area of 81 m2 at the northeast corner of Block 2 at the intersection of Progress Avenue and the future road conveyance; and

 

d.  minimum 7.5 metre wide east-west lane/walkway, which extends across the entirety of Blocks 1 and 2.

 

8. 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 No. 7 to report dated May 29, 2015, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

 

a.  the conditions as generally listed in Attachment No. 7 to report dated May 29, 2015, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

 

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.

Summary

The applications propose to establish a plan of subdivision for the entire 4.6 hectare site and rezone the northern 2.5 hectares (Phase 1) of the site known municipally as 675 Progress Avenue.  The subdivision application would establish four development blocks for residential, retail and commercial/office uses; a block for a public park; a north/south public street to provide vehicular and pedestrian connections to the interior of the site from Progress Avenue; an east/west public street that will form part of the future extension of Bushby Drive (and which forms the south limit of the Phase 1 development); and three blocks reserved for future public road conveyances.  The rezoning would permit 1,371 residential units, 13,900 square metres of non-residential uses of which 13,000 square metres shall be office uses, and a 0.203 hectare public park.  Phase 2 of the development would be subject to a rezoning at a later date.  Phase 1 consists of two development blocks.  The eastern portion of Phase 1 would be subject to a Holding (H) provision in the zoning by-law which would be removed once a Transportation Impact Study has been submitted and all transportation and servicing related infrastructure have been secured to the satisfaction of the City.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law, including the requirement for community benefits in return for increased height and density, in keeping with the provisions of Section 37 of the Planning Act and the policies of the Official Plan; and 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 No. 7.  The proposed development will create a vibrant, complete, mixed use neighbourhood at the eastern edge of the Scarborough Centre in the recently approved McCowan Precinct Plan Study Area.  It will create additional housing and employment opportunities, introduce new pedestrian and vehicular connections, and community benefits, including a new public park within the Centre.

 

The recommendations contained within this report conform with the policies of the City’s Official Plan, and City Council approved OPA 231.  However, as OPA 231 is currently under appeal, the Zoning Bill will be held until such time as the owner withdraws its appeals and/or OPA 231 is approved at the Ontario Municipal Board.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(May 29, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 675 Progress Avenue - Zoning Amendment and Subdivision Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80975.pdf
Attachment 8 - Addendum 1 - Guidelines for 675 Progress Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80977.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 675 Progress Avenue - Zoning Amendment and Subdivision Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80978.pdf

SC7.21 - 360 McLevin Avenue Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
1:30 PM
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(May 29, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.   City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 14402  for the lands at 360 McLevin Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to  report dated May 29, 2015, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.


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

Summary

This application proposes a commercial development consisting of a food store and ancillary uses at 360 McLevin Ave. The proposed land use would be in addition to the existing residential uses permitted on the subject vacant lands.

 

The development consists of retail use(s) on an underutilized site within a comprehensively planned development with access to a major arterial road.   The development will add vitality to the vicinity of Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue, providing commercial uses that meet the needs of the local community.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(May 29, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-8 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 360 Mclevin Avenue Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80921.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 360 Mclevin Avenue Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80922.pdf

SC7.22 - 1370 Neilson Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
1:30 PM
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(May 29, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend Malvern Community Zoning By-law No. 14402 for the lands at 1370 Neilson Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6  to report dated May 29, 2015, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1370 Neilson Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to report dated May 29, 2015, from the 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 Bills to City Council for enactment:

 

a.  The Owner's consulting engineer must verify available capacity in existing local and trunk sanitary sewer systems and identify any infrastructure improvements or upgrades that may be necessary to accommodate the proposed development. This work must be done to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. In the event that there is insufficient capacity to accommodate this development the obligations for the owner to undertake the work at no cost to the City, shall be set out in a financially secured agreement or other alternative arrangement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

b.  The owner to provide confirmation that all legal agreements are in place for the proposed shared/mutual access between the Malvern Town Centre lands and the subject property to satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

 

c.  The Owner shall enter into an Undertaking that the area shown as "O" on Attachment 6 and "ON" on Attachment 7 shall be conveyed to the City for open space purposes, for a nominal fee and that the conveyance and that all matters associated with the conveyance of the open space lands, including the implementation of the stewardship plan approved by Urban Forestry, Ravine & Natural Feature Protection shall be secured to the satisfaction of the City prior to final approval of the Site Plan Application.

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law for the property at 1370 Neilson Road to permit a commercial development consisting of two, one-storey free-standing buildings on the vacant parcel.   The application would add a range of commercial uses as permitted uses on the lands, which are currently zoned for residential apartments.  In addition, the western portion of the parcel containing an existing treed natural feature is proposed to be rezoned to Open Space purposes.

 

The proposed commercial uses are appropriate and the proposal addresses the development criteria in the Official Plan related to built form, use and parking.  The proposed development respects the natural feature on the western portion of the site and is consistent with the Natural Environment and Healthy Neighbourhoods policies of the Official Plan.  The application will facilitate the conveyance of open space to the City, in order to expand the existing City-owned woodlot park (McLevin Woods Park) to the west.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(May 29, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-8 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 1370 Neilson Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80873.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 1370 Neilson Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80874.pdf

SC7.23 - 197-201 Galloway Road and 4097 Lawrence Avenue East - Zoning Amendment - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
1:30 PM
Ward:
43 - Scarborough East

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(May 29, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.   City Council amend the West Hill Community Zoning By-law 10327, for the lands at 197 – 201 Galloway Road and 4097 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5, to report dated May 29, 2015, from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.   City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 197 – 201 Galloway Road and 4097 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6, to report dated May 29, 2015, from the 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 Amendment as may be required.

 

4.   Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council requires the owner to resolve any outstanding concerns with the City's Engineering and Construction Services Division including:

 

a.  verification of available capacity in existing local and trunk sanitary sewer systems identification of any infrastructure improvements or upgrades that may be necessary to accommodate the proposed development at the owners expense and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

 

b.  water demand analysis with hydrant testing; and

 

c.  any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing assessment, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure is required to support the development.

Summary

The rezoning application proposes a townhouse development consisting of 37 units in four, four-storey building blocks.  Each unit will have a front door access facing the street or an internal outdoor common amenity area.  A total of 45 parking spaces will be provided in a combination of rear integral garages and surface parking spaces, as well as 47 bicycle parking spaces.  Above the first floor the dwelling units will be arranged in a back to back format.  Two of the blocks will front the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, one block will front Galloway Road and the remaining block will be internal to the site with pedestrian access from both Lawrence Avenue and Galloway Road.  The project will be serviced by a private street accessed from Galloway Road.    The project will also include an outdoor common amenity area with children's play structure.

 

This proposal represents an appropriate residential infill with townhouse units.  The proposed townhouses will continue the pattern of development to the south of the site.  The proposal conforms to the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and is considered appropriate development for the area.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(May 29, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 197-201 Galloway Road and 4097 Lawrence Avenue - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80870.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 197-201 Galloway Road and 4097 Lawrence Avenue - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-80871.pdf

SC7.24 - Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(June 15, 2015) Letter from the Royal Canadian Legion, Oakridge Branch 73, submitted by Councillor Berardinetti, Ward 35 - Scarborough Southwest

Recommendations

Councillor Berardinetti recommends that:

 

1.   City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission that it has no objection to the granting of permits for the following events at the Royal Canadian Legion Oakridge Branch 73, at 2 Robinson Avenue:

 

      i.     Civic Holiday Community Barbecue to be held on Monday, August 3, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.

 

      ii.     Warriors Day Community Barbecue to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.

 

      iii.     Labour Day Community Barbecue to be held on Monday, September 7, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.

Summary

A letter received from the Royal Canadian Legion, Oakridge Branch 73, seeking endorsement of events of municipal significance for liquor licence purposes.

Background Information

(June 15, 2015) Letter submitted by Councillor Berardinetti - Request for temporary licence extension from the Royal Canadian Legion, Oakridge Branch 73, from Bill Davidson, Branch President
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81563.pdf
(June 16, 2015) Letter from Councillor Crawford
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81627.pdf

SC7.25 - Amendment to SC34.19 - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property, Amendment of Designating By-laws, and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement, 201 Guildwood Parkway, The Guild Inn

Consideration Type:
ACTION

Origin

(June 16, 2015) Memo from Councillor Ainslie

Summary

This Recommendation deletes the requirement to register a Site Plan agreement prior to the issuance of any permit for the adaptive reuse of the property at 201 Guildwood Parkway, including a heritage permit or a building permit, and replaces it with a requirement that a Notice of Approval of Conditions (NOAC) for site plan approval for the development have been issued by the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

 

The usual practice of the City Planning Division is to require a Site Plan agreement prior to the issuance of a heritage permit to allow for alterations to a heritage property.  The unanticipated complexity of the Site Plan application process for this project has caused unexpected delays to the project schedule.  In order to allow for construction to start in the summer of 2015, the requirement for a Site Plan agreement prior to issuance of any permit will be removed, however, the applicant will still be required to satisfy all of the other heritage pre-approval conditions, including the requirement to provide a letter of credit, prior to the issuance of any permit. The applicant will be required to enter into a site plan agreement as part of the site plan process. 

 

The existing Heritage Easement Agreement will need to be amended to reflect this revision.  

 

See Also:      

http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2014.SC34.19

SC7.26 - Enactment of By-laws

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated

Summary

Introduction and consideration of Bills for Enactment as By-laws.

Background Information

Scarborough Community Council By-law Index for June 16, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81630.htm
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council