Scarborough Community Council

Meeting No.:
8
Contact:
Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, September 8, 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

 

9:30 a.m.    -    Item SC8.1

9:45 a.m.    -    Item SC8.2 - SC8.4

1:30 p.m.    -    Items SC8.25 - SC8.26

 

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 – June 16, 2015

 

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

 

SC8.1 - Renaming of Porcupine Place

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:30 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Public Notice Given

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Origin

(August 14, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services

Recommendations

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approve the name "Elaine Lennox Court" for the renaming of the public street located north of Vandorf Street, extending easterly from Sheppard Avenue East, currently known as Porcupine Place.

Summary

This report recommends that the name "Elaine Lennox Court" be approved to rename an existing public street currently known as Porcupine Place.

 

Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Honourific and Street Naming Policy.

Financial Impact

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

Background Information

(August 14, 2015) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Engineering Support Services - Renaming of Porcupine Place
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82541.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - Renaming of Porcupine Place
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82542.pdf

SC8.2 - Request for a Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 63 Albacore Crescent

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:45 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Public Notice Given

Origin

(August 6, 2015) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 63 Albacore Crescent, for a proposed 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, 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.

Summary

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 63 Albacore Crescent 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 install a fence which does not comply with the requirements stipulated by Section 447-3. Swimming pool enclosures.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Background Information

(August 6, 2015) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for a Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 63 Albacore Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82528.pdf
Attachments 1-5 - Request for a Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 63 Albacore Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82529.pdf
Notice of Consideration - 63 Albacore Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82530.pdf

SC8.3 - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 61 Medley Crescent

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:45 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Public Notice Given

Origin

(August 6, 2015) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District

Recommendations

 Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 61 Medley Crescent, for a proposed 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, 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.

Summary

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 61 Medley Crescent 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 install a fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-2 of the bylaw.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Background Information

(August 6, 2015) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 61 Medley Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82482.pdf
Attachments 1-5 - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 61 Medley Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82483.pdf
Notice of Consideration - 61 Medley Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82484.pdf

SC8.4 - Request for a Fence Exemption - 30 Sylla Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:45 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Public Notice Given

Origin

(July 21, 2015) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District

Recommendations

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 30 Sylla Avenue, for a proposed 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, 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.

Summary

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 30 Sylla Avenue 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 install a fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-2 of the bylaw.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Background Information

(July 21, 2015) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for a Fence Exemption - 30 Sylla Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82543.pdf
Attachments 1-11 - Request for a Fence Exemption - 30 Sylla Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82544.pdf
Notice of Consideration - 30 Sylla Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82702.pdf

SC8.5 - 922 Port Union Road - Assumption of Services - Registered Plan 66M-2467 - Democrat Adams Park Limited

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Origin

(July 16, 2015) Report from the City Solicitor

Recommendations

The City Solicitor recommends that:

 

1.  City Council assume the services installed at 922 Port Union Road 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 922 Port Union Road.

 

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 the Plan of Subdivision at 922 Port Union Road to Toronto Hydro.

Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the development at 922 Port Union Road.

Financial Impact

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

Background Information

(July 16, 2015) Report and Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor - 922 Port Union Road - Assumption of Services - Registered Plan 66M-2467 - Democrat Adams Park Limited
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82459.pdf

SC8.6 - Taxicab Stand Review - Ellesmere Road East Service Road

(Deferred from June 16, 2015 - 2015.SC7.15)
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-82148.pdf
Location Plan - Ellesmere Road East Service Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82149.pdf

SC8.7 - Parking Prohibition Review - Malley Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(August 17, 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 the south side of Malley Road, from Manville Road to a point 64 metres west of Manville Road.

Summary

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

 

This report recommends the adoption of a by law to allow parking on the south side of Malley Road, west of Manville Road, for a distance of about 50 metres.

 

The existing No Parking Any Time prohibition was introduced several years ago during a time when other businesses with heavy trucks were operating at/near this location and it was necessary to accommodate turning manoeuvres by these large trucks. Since those businesses are no longer in operation and the demand by large trucks has been eliminated, it is proposed that a 3-hour default parking regulation replace the existing parking prohibitions. This would accommodate the parking needs of existing businesses in the area.

Financial Impact

The cost of removing the No Parking signs would be approximately $400.  These funds are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within cost centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Prohibition Review - Malley Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82656.pdf
Location Plan - Malley Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82657.pdf

SC8.8 - School Zone Safety Review - Santamonica Boulevard

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(August 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
 
1.  Rescind the parking restriction of a maximum period of 30 minutes, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east and south side of Santamonica Boulevard, from Newlands Avenue (east intersection) to a point 123 metres south and west.
 
2.  Prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Santamonica Boulevard, from a point 15 metres south of Newlands Avenue (east intersection)to a point 25 metres further south.
 
3.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Santamonica Boulevard, from a point 76 metres south of Newlands Avenue (east intersection) to a point 29 metres further south and west.
 
4.  Rescind the stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Santamonica Boulevard, from Newlands Avenue (east intersection) to a point 116 metres south and west of Newlands Avenue (east intersection).
 
5.  Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Santamonica Boulevard, from Newlands Avenue (east intersection) to a point 17 metres further south.
 
6.  Prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays, on the west side of Santamonica Boulevard, from a point 17 metres south of Newlands Avenue (east intersection) to a point 55 metres further south.
 
7.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Santamonica Boulevard, from a point 72 metres south of Newlands Avenue (east intersection) to a point 25 metres further south and west.
 
8.  Restrict parking to a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays, on the south side of Santamonica Boulevard from a point 15 metres east of Huddleston Court (east intersection) to a point 50 metres further east.
 
9.  Restrict parking to a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays, on the south side of Santamonica Boulevard from a point 15 metres east of Huddleston Court (west intersection) to a point 43 metres further east.
 
10.  Prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays, on the north side of Santamonica Boulevard, from a point 97 metres south and west of Newlands Avenue (east intersection) to a point 126 metres further west.

Summary

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

 

The report responds to a request for addressing school zone safety concerns near Danforth Gardens Public School located on Santamonica Boulevard, south of Newlands Avenue.

 

The report recommends the adoption of several parking, standing and stopping regulations in order to improve safe access to and egress from the school for children walking, biking or being driven and to reduce the likelihood of conflicts between various modes of traffic.

Financial Impact

The cost of installing the subject stopping standing and parking prohibition signs is approximately $3,500.00. Funds for these signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - School Zone Safety Review - Santamonica Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82674.pdf
Location Plan - Santamonica Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82675.pdf

SC8.9 - All-Way Stop Control - Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Not approve the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive.

 

2.  Not authorize the removal of the Pedestrian Crossover on Clonmore Drive immediately south of Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive, in conjunction with any installation of All-Way Stop Control at Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road.

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 Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive.

 

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed on Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road as existing conditions do not meet the required technical warrant for the installation of such a traffic control device in terms of traffic volumes, delays or stop control spacing, and such an installation would require the removal of the existing Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) immediately west of this location.

Financial Impact

There would be no financial impact associated with the staff recommendation regarding an 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 not be available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, and the costs for removing the PXO would be approximately $50,000, funding for which would not be available in the Transportation Services 2015 Capital Budget.

Background Information

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - All-Way Stop Control - Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82652.pdf
Location Plan - Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82653.pdf

SC8.10 - School Zone Safety Review - Mason Road and Adanac Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Rescind the School Bus Loading Zone on the west side of Mason Road, from a point 104 metres south of Adanac Drive to a point 27 metres further south, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

2.  Designate a School Bus Loading Zone on the west side of Mason Road, from a point 152 metres south of Adanac Drive to a point 20 metres further south, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

3.  Prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Mason Road, from a point 123 metres south of Adanac Drive to a point 29 metres further south.

 

4.  Rescind the stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Mason Road, from Glenda Road to Knowlton Drive.

 

5.  Rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Mason Road, from Eglinton Avenue East to Glenda Road.

 

6.  Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Mason Road, from Eglinton Avenue East to Adanac Drive.

 

7.  Prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Mason Road, from Eglinton Avenue East to Glenda Road.

 

8.  Restrict parking to a maximum of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays, on the west side of Mason Road, from Adanac Drive to a point 89 metres south of Adanac Drive.

 

9.  Restrict parking to a maximum of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays, on the west side of Mason Road, from a point 172 metres south of Adanac Drive to a point 60 metres further south.

 

10.  Prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays on the east side of Mason Road, from Glenda Road to Knowlton Drive.

 

11.  Designate a School Bus Loading Zone on the south side of Adanac Drive, from a point 82 metres east of Bellamy Road South to a point 40 metres further east, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

12.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Adanac Drive, from a point 84 metres east of Bellamy Road South to a point 22 metres further east.

 

13.  Prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except July, August and Public Holidays, on the north side of Adanac Drive, from a point 106 metres east of Bellamy Road South to a point 46 metres further east.

 

14.  Prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Adanac Drive, from a point 152 metres east of Bellamy Road South to a point 16 metres further east.

 

15.  Prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Adanac Drive, from a point 194 metres east of Bellamy Road South to a point 37 metres further east.

 

16.  Prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Adanac Drive, from Bellamy Road South to a point 20 metres east of Bellamy Road South.

 

17.  Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Adanac Drive, from Bellamy Road South to a point 28 metres east of Bellamy Road South.

 

18.  Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Adanac Drive, from Mason Road to a point 18 metres west of Mason Road.

 

19.  Prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Adanac Drive, from Mason Road to a point 16.5 metres west of Mason Road.

Summary

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

 

This report responds to a request for addressing school zone safety concerns near Mason Road Junior Public School located south of Eglinton Avenue East, east of Bellamy Road South.

 

The report recommends the adoption of several parking, standing and stopping regulations in order to improve safe access to the school for children walking, biking or being driven to/from the school, and reducing the likelihood of conflicts between various modes of traffic.

Financial Impact

The cost of installing the subject signage is approximately $4,500.00. Funds for these signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - School Zone Safety Review - Mason Road and Adanac Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82647.pdf
Location Plan - Mason Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82648.pdf
Location Plan - Adanac Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82649.pdf

SC8.11 - Stopping Prohibition - Marchington Circle near Claudius Gate

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

Origin

(August 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Marchington Circle, from a point 228 metres northwest of the east intersection of Marchington Circle and Scotswood Road to a point 6 metres further west.

Summary

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

 

The report recommends the adoption of a by law to enable a 6 metre No Stopping zone on the south side of Marchington Circle just west of Claudius Gate, between a residential and church driveway.

 

The No Stopping regulation will provide a clear area for motorists to manoeuvre to and from both driveways and improve sightlines and safety. Currently, this area has a default 3-hour parking regulation.

Financial Impact

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

Background Information

(August 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Stopping Prohibition - Marchington Circle near Claudius Gate
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82640.pdf
Location Plan - Marchington Circle near Claudius Gate
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82641.pdf

SC8.12 - Parking Prohibition Review - Bellamy Road North

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.  City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Bellamy Road North, from Progress Avenue to Lynnbrook Drive/Amberjack Boulevard.

 

2.  City Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Bellamy Road North, from a point 159 metres south of Progress Avenue to a point 60 metres further south.

 

3.  City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Bellamy Road North, from Progress Avenue to Lynnbrook Drive.

 

4.  City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Bellamy Road North, from Progress Avenue to a point 159 metres further south.

 

5.  City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Bellamy Road North, from a point 219 metres south of Progress Avenue to Amberjack Boulevard (north intersection).

Summary

This report recommends amendments to the parking regulations along a portion of Bellamy Road North south of Progress Avenue to enable on-street parking next to a recently established dog park and exercise area.

 

By amending the current No Parking Anytime regulation by-laws on this section of Bellamy Road North and permitting default parking up to a maximum of three hours, the public will be provided an opportunity to park and access the new dog park.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of amending the parking regulations is approximately $500.00. The funds for these signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Prohibition Review - Bellamy Road North
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82680.pdf
Location Plan - Bellamy Road North
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82681.pdf

SC8.13 - Lane Designation - McNicoll Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
39 - Scarborough-Agincourt

Origin

(August 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.   City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on McNicoll Avenue, between Victoria Park Avenue and a point 100 metres east, for westbound right turns only (buses excepted).

Summary

This report identifies the need for a westbound designated right-turn by-law at the Victoria Park Avenue and McNicoll Avenue signalised intersection.

 

Staff recommends the implementation of a One-Way Traffic Lane by-law for westbound right-turning traffic (buses excepted) at this location to clearly define traffic lane usage, improve traffic operations, provide a safer environment for motorists, and allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended lane designation signage is approximately $500.00.  The funds for these signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Lane Designation - McNicoll Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82658.pdf
Location Plan - McNicoll Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82659.pdf

SC8.14 - Traffic Control Signals - Passmore Avenue and the Redlea Avenue Extension

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
39 - Scarborough-Agincourt

Origin

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Passmore Avenue and Milliken Boulevard/Redlea Avenue.

Summary

This report recommends the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Passmore Avenue and the Milliken Boulevard/Redlea Avenue extension. The need for these traffic control signals on Passmore Avenue located approximately 200 metres east of Kennedy Road and 350 metres west of Silver Star Boulevard was identified in the approved Environmental Assessment for the extension of Redlea Avenue.

Financial Impact

The cost of installation of this traffic signal is approximately $150,000. These funds are included in the Transportation Services 2015 capital budget, within account CTP-808-37.

Background Information

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Traffic Control Signals - Passmore Avenue and the Redlea Avenue Extension
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82670.pdf
Location Plan - Passmore Avenue and the Redlea Avenue Extension
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82671.pdf

SC8.15 - Lane Designations - Old Finch Avenue at Morningside Avenue

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

Origin

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.  City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Old Finch Avenue, between Morningside Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound left turns only.

 

2.  City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Old Finch Avenue, between Morningside Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound right turns only.

Summary

This report describes the need to deploy lane designations at the signalised intersection at Old Finch Avenue and Morningside Avenue.

 

It is recommended that the westbound left-turn lane and the westbound right-turn lane at this intersection be designated to clearly define lane usage in order to mitigate conflicts and double left-turn movements.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended lane designations is approximately $1,000.00. The funding for these lane designation signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Lane Designations - Old Finch Avenue at Morningside Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82654.pdf
Location Plan - Old Finch Avenue at Morningside Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82655.pdf

SC8.16 - Stopping Prohibitions - Staines Road

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

Origin

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and north side of Staines Road, from a point 10 metres north of a point opposite Rivendell Trail to a point 76 metres further north and west.

 

2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west and south side of Staines Road, from a point 46 metres north of Rivendell Trail to a point 24 metres further north and west.

Summary

This report describes the need to amend the parking regulations along a portion of Staines Road, following a request from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to install No Stopping Anytime regulations on the east side and the west side of a curved section of Staines Road north of Rivendell Trail.

 

It has been observed that when vehicles stop or park on the noted curved portion of Staines Road, safe and efficient flow of two-way traffic can be compromised.  By installing new regulations on this section of this road, sight lines and safety of all road users will be enhanced in the vicinity of this curve.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the No Stopping prohibitions is approximately $1,250.00. The funding for these signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Stopping Prohibitions - Staines Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82668.pdf
Location Plan - Staines Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82669.pdf

SC8.17 - Stopping Prohibitions - Milner Avenue

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

Origin

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.  City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 1 of one year to April 30 of the next following year on both sides of Milner Avenue, from McCowan Road to Markham Road.

 

2.  City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Milner Avenue, from Markham Road to a point 70 metres southwest of Scunthorpe Road.

 

3.  City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Milner Avenue, from a point 75 metres west of Markham Road to a point 135.5 metres further west.

 

4.  City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on the south side of Milner Avenue, from a point 43 metres west of Markham Road to a point 32 metres further west.

 

5.  City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Milner Avenue, from a point 30 metres east of Scunthorpe Road to a point 70 metres southwest of Scunthorpe Road.

 

6.  City Council rescind the parking restriction of a maximum period of 30 minutes of parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the south side of Milner Avenue, from a point 43 metres west of Markham Road to a point 32 metres further west.

 

7.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Milner Avenue, from Markham Road to a point 120 metres west of Scunthorpe Road.

 

8.  City Council prohibit parking on both sides of Milner Avenue from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November1 of one year to April 30 of the next following year, from McCowan Road to a point 120 metres west of Scunthorpe Road.

Summary

This staff report recommends the adoption of a bylaw to enable No Stopping Anytime zones on the north and south sides of Milner Avenue from Markham Road westerly to 120 metres west of Scunthorpe Road, and the rescinding of the existing parking regulations in this area.

 

This report responds to a need to install more restrictive No Stopping regulations along both sides of Milner Avenue in the area west of Markham Road. Vehicles stopped or parked along this portion of Milner Avenue create difficulties for large transport trucks to maneuver as they travel between the area industrial complexes to/from nearby Highway 401. By approving the No Stopping prohibitions in this area, motorists' sight lines will be improved, turning movements to/from Markham Road will be less difficult, traffic flow and access to abutting properties will be improved, and it will be easier for the Toronto Police Service to conduct parking enforcement.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the recommended stopping prohibitions on Milner Avenue is approximately $1,950.00. The funds for the required signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Stopping Prohibitions - Milner Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82679.pdf
Location Plan - Stopping Prohibitions - Milner Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82700.pdf

SC8.18 - Compulsory Stop Controls - Devonridge Crescent Area

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Origin

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Enact stop control for Payne Avenue at the intersection of Devonridge Crescent.

 

2.   Enact stop control for Maplelea Road at the intersection of Devonridge Crescent.

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 two uncontrolled three-way intersections with no stop signs in the immediate area of Devonridge Crescent.

 

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the two 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 $500.00. Funds for these stop control signs are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Controls - Devonridge Crescent Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82676.pdf
Location Plan - Devonridge Crescent Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82677.pdf

SC8.19 - Making Our Residential Streets Safe - Local Road Speed Limit Reduction

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
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

Origin

(August 17, 2015) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Chair, Toronto and East York Community Council

Summary

Forwarding, as requested by the Toronto and East York Community Council, a recent decision to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on all local roads within the Toronto and East York Community Council area.

Background Information

(August 17, 2015) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Chair, Toronto and East York Community Council - Making Our Residential Streets Safe - Local Road Speed Limit Reduction
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82734.pdf
Item PW3.3 - City Council Decision - Proposed 30 km/h Speed Limit Policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82837.pdf
Item TE8.1 - Toronto and East York Community Council Decision - 30 km/h Speed Limit on Local Roads in the Toronto and East York Community Council Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82835.pdf

Communications

(September 8, 2015) E-mail from Sharon Yetman [Email on file with the City Clerk's Office] (SC.New.SC8.19.1)

SC8.20 - 250 Danforth Road - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(August 11, 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 250 Danforth 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

The applications propose a zoning by-law amendment and a draft plan of subdivision to permit the redevelopment of the site with a 9-storey, 190 apartment unit, mixed use building with ground floor commercial uses fronting onto Danforth Road, 89 three and a half storey stacked townhouses and 18 three-storey grade-related townhouses fronting onto the extensions of Dairy and Bamblett Drives for a total gross floor area of 25 690 square metres (276,533 square feet) and an overall density of 2.27 times the net lot area at 250 Danforth Road.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

 

A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(August 11, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 250 Danforth Road - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82682.pdf

SC8.21 - 65 and 67 Livingston Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
43 - Scarborough East

Origin

(July 24, 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 65 and 67 Livingston 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands with a 5 storey, 175 unit retirement home at 65 and 67 Livingston Road.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

 

The applications should proceed through the standard planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  A final report and public meeting is targeted for the 1st Quarter of 2016 assuming that all required information is provided by the applicant in a timely manner and all issues raised during the review process are resolved.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(July 24, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-5 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 65 and 67 Livingston Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82733.pdf

SC8.22 - 8817-8825 and 8833 Sheppard Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application, Draft Plan of Subdivision Application and Site Plan Control Application - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Origin

(August 13, 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 8817-8825 and 8833 Sheppard Avenue East together with the Ward Councillor and in consultation with the adjacent Ward 42 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

These applications for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control propose to permit a residential development consisting of 149 stacked townhouse units at 8817-8825 and 8833 Sheppard Avenue East.  Vehicular access to the site would be from a new public road from Sheppard Avenue East. Part of a future public road is also proposed along the west property boundary of the site.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

 

These applications should proceed through the normal planning process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting. A final report would be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once the issues raised during the review of the development proposal have been satisfactorily addressed.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(August 13, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-8 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 8817-8825 and 8833 Sheppard Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application, Draft Plan of Subdivision Application and Site Plan Control Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82718.pdf

SC8.23 - 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Origin

(August 13, 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 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston 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

These applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control propose to permit three one-storey commercial buildings at 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road. The rezoning application proposes adding a wider range of retail/commercial uses than currently permitted under the existing Zoning By-law.

 

This report provides preliminary information on these applications and seeks Community Council's directions on the further processing of these applications and on the community consultation process.

 

These applications should proceed through the normal planning process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting. A final report would be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once the issues raised during the review of the development proposal have been satisfactorily addressed.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(August 13, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82722.pdf

SC8.24 - 1325 Danforth Road - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(July 30, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.  City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 1325 Danforth Road as generally illustrated on Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to report dated July 30, 2015, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.
 
2.  City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

 

3.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

Summary

This application requests exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands located at 1325 Danforth Road, to allow for the division of land to create conveyable parcels for 86 townhouse dwelling units currently under construction.

 

The proposal complies with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.  The lifting of Part Lot Control for a period of two years is considered appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of Part Lot Control Exemption.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(July 30, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 1325 Danforth Road - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82712.pdf

SC8.25 - 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Subdivision Applications, and City of Toronto Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
1:30 PM
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(August 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment No. 288 attached as Attachment 8 to the report dated August 28, 2015.

 

2.  City Council amend the Official Plan to re-establish the former Blantyre Avenue road allowance north of Gerrard Street East as a future public street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment No. 324 attached as Attachment 9 to the report dated August 28, 2015.

 

3.  City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786 for the proposed commercial lands at 411 Victoria Park Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to the report dated August 28, 2015.

 

4.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the proposed commercial lands at 411 Victoria Park Avenue, to incorporate the subject lands previously regulated under the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law 8786 into Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 11 to the report dated August 28, 2015.

 

5.  City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786 for the balance of the lands at 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 12 to the report dated August 28, 2015.

 

6.  Before introducing the Bill attached as Attachment 12 to the report dated August 28, 2015 to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to provide $500,000.00 toward Above Base Park Improvements to the new public park, 30 units of affordable 'ownership' housing and to achieve Tier 1 of the Toronto Green Standard as further detailed in the report dated August 28, 2015 and Attachment 12, and require the Owner to submit the Legal Services fee for preparation of the Section 37 agreement.

 

7.  Before introducing the Bill attached as Attachment 12 to the report dated August 28, 2015 to City Council for enactment, direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office to report further on the implementation of the provisions for 30 affordable ownership units, including the partnership arrangements between Build Toronto and Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area ("Habitat").  In the event that refinements are required to the approach outlined in this report and the related zoning by-law amendment (Attachment 12), or in the event that Build Toronto and Habitat fail to enter an agreement or Habitat fails to enter into a Section 37 Agreement to secure the provision of the 30 affordable ownership units, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, will report further with recommendations to achieve the affordable ownership requirements of the Official Plan Amendment (Attachment 8) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment 12) to the report dated August 28, 2015.

  

8.  Before introducing the Bill attached as Attachment 12 to the report dated August 28, 2015 to City Council for enactment:

 

a.  Official Plan Amendment 288, as it pertains to policies authorizing the disposal of City owned lands in Parks and Open Space Areas- Parks, is to be in full force and effect; and

 

b.  The conveyance of Runnymede Park at 2530 Gerrard Street East to Build Toronto for inclusion in the proposed development, in accordance with the City's land disposal practices and requirements, is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Director, Real Estate Services and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

 

9.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendments and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

10.  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 4 to the report dated August 28, 2015 subject to:

 

a.  The conditions as generally listed in Attachment 13 to the report dated August 28, 2015, 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.  Final Subdivision Approval not to be issued until all matters relating to the proposed Victoria Park Avenue Trunk Watermain (Gerrard Street East and Blantyre Avenue to the Eglinton Pumping Station) project discussed in the report dated August 28, 2015 have been fully resolved to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

 

11.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to hold a deed in escrow from RioCan Holdings (GTA Marketplace) Inc. for the Street 'A1' block required to complete the proposed Musgrave Street extension and intersection at Victoria Park Avenue, and to register said deed in favour of the City of Toronto once the zoning by-law amendments attached as Attachments 10 and 11 to the report dated August 28, 2015 are both in full force and effect.

 

12.  City Council authorize and direct the use of the Parks component of the residential and commercial Development Charges generated by this development toward the implementation of Above Base Park Improvements to the new public park to be created.

 

13.  City Council authorize and direct the use of any cash-in-lieu of parkland dedications required for this development, above the first 5%, toward the implementation of Above Base Park Improvements to the new public park to be created.

Summary

Build Toronto proposes to redesignate a portion of the subject lands in the Official Plan from Mixed Use Areas to Neighbourhoods, to reconfigure the Parks and Open Space Areas – Parks designation currently applying to the City’s undeveloped Runnymede Park, and to designate a new internal collector road network on Schedule 2 of the Plan.  The proposed rezoning, for the blocks indicated on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (Attachment 4), would permit approximately 9 100 square metres (98,000 square feet) of retail commercial use on the western portion of the site fronting Victoria Park Avenue, up to 300 dwelling units consisting of standard or 'stacked' townhouses and apartments along the new interior streets, and would establish appropriate Parks zoning to reflect the reconfigured public park.  Thirty of the proposed 300 units (10%) will be provided for affordable ownership.

 

The Draft Plan of Subdivision application proposes to establish two new public streets including the easterly extension of Musgrave Street and a new north/south street from Gerrard Street East.  Various blocks of land would be created to accommodate the commercial use fronting Victoria Park Avenue, five blocks of land for residential uses on the new streets, two blocks of land comprising the reconfigured public park, and a block of land along the adjacent rail line to accommodate an associated retaining wall and security fence. 

 

Also proposed is a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to re-establish the former road allowance of Blantyre Avenue north of Gerrard Street East on Schedule 2 of the Official Plan as an additional new public street into the subject lands in future.

 

The proposals for the subject lands represent  appropriate development that will create a significant new, predominantly residential neighbourhood on this portion of the long vacant 'Birchcliff Quarry Lands', consistent with the current underlying Mixed Use Areas official plan designation and the site's urban context in proximity to higher-order transit services.  The proposed subdivision is appropriately designed to promote an acceptable interface with both the higher density zoned residential lands immediately to the east and the established, stable lower density Birchcliff community to the south.  Technical review has indicated that traffic, servicing and stormwater can be appropriately managed, and recommended mitigation measures respecting the adjacent Metrolinx GO Rail line noise source will be secured through the subdivision agreement. 

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments.  This report also advises that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(August 28, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-13 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Subdivision Applications, and City of Toronto Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83146.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Subdivision Applications, and City of Toronto Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82766.pdf
(August 19, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Subdivision Applications, and City of Toronto Initiated Official Plan Amendment Final Report - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82740.pdf

Communications

(August 14, 2015) E-mail from Dennis De Rango, Specialized Services Team Lead, Hydro One (SC.Main.SC8.25.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/comm/communicationfile-54559.pdf
(September 3, 2015) Petition from Bernadette Warren, signed by approximately 550 area residents (SC.New.SC8.25.2)
(September 3, 2015) Submission from Bernadette Warren (SC.New.SC8.25.3)
(September 3, 2015) Submission from Dr. Francis T. Manns, submitted by Bernadette Warren (SC.New.SC8.25.4)
(September 4, 2015) Letter from John M. Alati, Davies Howe Partners LLP (SC.New.SC8.25.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/comm/communicationfile-54772.pdf
(September 8, 2015) Letter from Joel D. Farber, Fogler Rubinoff LLP (SC.New.SC8.25.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/comm/communicationfile-54841.pdf

SC8.26 - 2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, 0 and 175 Commander Boulevard - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report

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

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(August 21, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend Agincourt North Community Zoning By-law No. 12797, for the lands at 2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, 0 Commander Boulevard, and 175 Commander Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 to report dated August 21, 2015.

 

2.  Before introducing the necessary bills to City Council, require the applicant to make satisfactory arrangements with the Toronto Transit Commission and Transportation Services for the provision of pedestrian directional signage in the vicinity of the existing transit stop on the west side of Brimley Road south of Huntingwood Drive adjacent to the site.

 

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.

Summary

This application proposes to introduce several new commercial uses to the existing Chartwell Shopping Centre, a shopping plaza within the Neighbourhood Commercial (NC), zone at 2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, 0 Commander Boulevard and 175 Commander Boulevard.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the  Zoning By-law. The existing development consists of some large scale retail stores, retail pads and an indoor mall component, all on two major roads at the edge of an employment area.  The uses recommended for approval are consistent with Official Plan policies for the subject lands and the overall development scheme for the lands.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(August 21, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, 0 and 175 Commander Boulevard - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82892.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, 0 and 175 Commander Boulevard - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82893.pdf

SC8.27 - Parking Machines - Borough Drive - Motion to Re-open [SC7.13]

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

Origin

(September 8, 2015) Member Motion from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Recommendations

Councillor De Baeremaeker recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Replace Part 3 of the Decision of the Scarborough Community Council on Item SC7.13 - Parking Machines - Borough Drive, as follows:

 

"3.  Prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Borough Drive, from Omni Drive to a point 17 metres east of Brian Harrison Way." 

Summary

This motion requests that Scarborough Community Council re-open delegated Item SC7.13 - Parking Machines - Borough Drive, with respect to Part 3 only of the Decision of the Scarborough Community Council for a technical amendment.

Background Information

(May 28, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Machines - Borough Drive [Item SC7.13]
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83316.pdf
Location Plan - Borough Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83317.pdf

SC8.28 - Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign Follow-up

Consideration Type:
ACTION
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

Origin

(September 5, 2015) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee

Recommendations

Councillor Lee recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Request Parks, Forestry and Recreation to provide a presentation to the October 6, 2015 Scarborough Community Council meeting on the activities and successes of the Canada Day events around Scarborough, especially at Thomson Memorial Park.

 

2. Request the Chair to work with the Chair of the Economic Development Committee, Tourism Toronto, the Scarborough Business Association and other partners to fulfill the recommendations in the 'Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign'.

Summary

At the February 18, 2015 Scarborough Community Council Meeting (item SC4.3), the Rotary Clubs made a presentation on their report, 'Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign', with 14 recommendations.  This presentation and report were referred to the City Manager for consideration.  The motions contained in the letter are follow-ups to the referral motion.

Background Information

(September 5, 2015) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign Follow-up
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83440.pdf

SC8.29 - Exemption to Allow Residential Driveway Apron Parking on Painted Post Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(September 8, 2015) Letter from Councillor De Baeremaeker

Recommendations

Councillor De Baeremaker recommends that:

 

That Scarborough Community Council requests that Toronto City Council approve an exemption to allow for the parking of vehicles on driveways within the portion of the boulevard that is situated between the travelled portion of the roadway and the sidewalk, on Painted Post Drive only, by amending Section 918-2 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, by adding a new Subsection C.1 as follows:

“C.1     Despite Subsections 918-2B and 918-2C, in Ward 38, where authorized under this chapter, a motor vehicle may be parked anywhere within the confines of that portion of the boulevard within a private driveway, on Painted Post only, between the travelled portion of the roadway and the sidewalk, provided that the General Manager, Transportation Services is satisfied that the parking conforms to the following criteria:

a) the parking does not obstruct or impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic;

b) when parked, there is a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the travelled portion of the roadway and the motor vehicle as well as a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the motor vehicle and the front edge of the sidewalk;

c) the parking shall be perpendicular to the face of the curb or the edge of the travelled portion of the roadway;

d)  the parking does not interfere with the safe operation of the street and sidewalk; and

e) when parked, there is a minimum clearance of 2.0 metres from the motor vehicle and any and all fire hydrants."

 

2.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to monitor the operations of the street and report back to the Scarborough Community Council, if necessary.

Summary

Request to provide an exemption from the driveway apron parking prohibition to allow for the parking of vehicles on driveway aprons on Painted Post Drive only.

Financial Impact

 

Background Information

(September 8, 2015) Letter from Councillor De Baeremaeker - An exemption request from the driveway apron parking prohibition on Painted Post Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83461.pdf
North York Community Council Item NY4.10 - Pilot Project to Allow Conditional Residential Driveway Apron Parking in Ward 8
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83447.pdf

SC8.30 - 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 September 8, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83531.htm
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council