Agenda

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 64-70 Raleigh 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 and is topped with barbed wire contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

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

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

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

1.   Remove the following members from the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area Board of Management:

             Wadman, John
             Panossian, Gerard

2.   Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of board members of the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area to eleven (11).

The purpose of this report is to recommend that Scarborough Community Council remove two members of the Wexford Heights Business Improvement (BIA) Board of Management.

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

Toronto Building recommends that the Scarborough Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 17 Fishleigh Drive and decide to:

1.  Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or

2.  Approve the application to demolish the single family dwelling without condition; or

3.  Approve the application to demolish the single family dwelling with the following conditions:

a.  that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b.  that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c.  that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and

d.  that any holes on the property be backfilled with clean fill.

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

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II “Demolition Control”, the application for the demolition of a vacant single family dwelling at 17 Fishleigh Drive is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.

Future property tax revenues may be reduced due to a change in the property’s classification.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Designate Nixon Heights, from Dairy Drive to Seminoff Street, as a through highway.

2.   Enact stop control for Belanger Crescent at the intersection of Lily Cup Avenue.

3.   Rescind the through highway designation for Oates Drive, from Dairy Drive to the east end of Oates Drive.

4.   Designate Oates Drive, from Seminoff Street to Pilkington Drive, as a through highway.

5.   Enact stop control for  Seminoff Street at the intersection of Nixon Heights /Oates Drive.

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

This report recommends that minor street stop signs be deployed at the intersection of Lily Cup Avenue and Nixon Heights as well as at Belanger Crescent at Lily Cup Avenue, which are currently uncontrolled three-way "T-type" intersections in this new subdivision, in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow. The minor street stops will also require motorists to stop before the sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety.

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended stop controls is approximately $500.00.  The funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Lord Roberts Drive, from Midland Avenue (north intersection) to Midland Avenue (south intersection).

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

This report recommends that a 40 km/h speed zone be by-lawed on Lord Roberts Drive.  The 40 km/h speed limit is technically justified on Lord Roberts Drive and is already posted, but the regulation is not currently included in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950.

There is no financial cost associated with the adoption of the recommendation in this report because the 40 km/h speed limit signs are already in place.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Prohibit standing at all times from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Kawneer Terrace, from Great West Drive to Zezel Way.

2.   Prohibit standing from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the south side of Kawneer Terrace, from Great West Drive to Zezel Way.

3.   Prohibit standing at all times from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of De Jong Street, from Great West Drive to Zezel Way.

4.   Prohibit standing from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the south side of De Jong Street, from Great West Drive to Zezel Way.

5.   Prohibit standing at all times from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Zezel Way, from Ellesmere Road to the south end of Zezel Way.

6.   Prohibit standing, from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Zezel Way, from Ellesmere Road to the south end of Zezel Way.

The cost of installing the No Standing signs is approximately $5,000.  These funds are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within cost centre TP0397.  However, the cost of clearing snow after snow events from the No Standing zones where parking will still be allowed from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. is expected to cost approximately $9,500 per snow event.

 Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Designate the westerly southbound lane on Milliken Boulevard, between Finch Avenue East and a point 30.5 metres north, for southbound right turns only.

2.  Designate the easterly southbound lane on Milliken Boulevard, between Finch Avenue East and a point 30.5 metres north, for southbound left turns only.

3.  Designate a two-way left-turn-only lane on Milliken Boulevard, between Finch Avenue East and McNicoll Avenue.

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

The report recommends that lane designations be deployed along Milliken Boulevard between Finch Avenue East and McNicoll Avenue.  The proposed two-way left turn lane, right-turn lane and left-turn lane designations will facilitate safe and efficient movement of traffic using this new road extension when the road becomes open for operation.

The financial cost of installing the recommended lane designation signs is approximately $4,000. The funding for these lane designation signs is available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Finch Avenue East, between Milliken Boulevard and a point 46 metres east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.

2.  City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on McNicoll Avenue, between Milliken Boulevard and a point 38 metres east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.

This report recommends that a new lane designation be deployed at the intersections of Milliken Boulevard at Finch Avenue East and at McNicoll Avenue.  The proposed right-turn lane designations will facilitate safe and efficient movement of traffic using these recently reconstructed intersections.

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended lane designation signs is approximately $2,000. The funding for these lane designation signs is available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Middlefield Road, between McCowan Road and a point 150 metres east, for westbound left turns only.

2.  City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Middlefield Road, between McCowan Road and a point 150 metres east, for westbound through and right turns only.

This report recommends that the existing westbound left-turn lane and the westbound shared through/right-turn lane pavement markings and regulatory signage at the Middlefield Road and McCowan Road intersection be by-lawed to make the existing regulations enforceable. The existing signs and markings clearly define lane usage in order to mitigate conflicts and define turning movements but corresponding regulations are not currently included in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950.

There are no financial costs to Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, because the existing lane designation and regulatory signage are already in place having been installed several years ago.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Elaine Lennox Court, from Sheppard Avenue East to the east end of Elaine Lennox Court.

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

This report recommends the adoption of a by-law to prohibit trucks and other heavy vehicles along Elaine Lennox Court in order to prevent the use and parking of such vehicles along this new cul-de-sac local street.  This street is currently unregulated.

There is no financial impact from this report since the funding for the signage has been secured from the developer.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Rescind the heavy vehicles prohibition on Woodgrove Drive, from the east end of Woodgrove Drive to the west end of Woodgrove Drive (east/west leg).

2.  Prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Woodgrove Drive, from Bennett Road to the west end of Woodgrove Drive (east/west leg).

3.  Prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Woodgrove Drive, from Woodgarden Crescent to the south end of Woodgrove Drive (north/south leg).

4.  Enact stop control for Woodgrove Drive (east/west leg) at the intersection of Bennett Road.

5.  Enact stop control for Woodgrove Drive (north/south leg) at the intersection of Woodgarden Crescent.

6.  Enact stop control for Morning Dew Road at the intersection of Woodgrove Drive (east/west leg).

7.  Enact stop control for Stillbrook Court at the intersection of Wildlark Drive.

8.  Enact stop control for Stoney Creek Drive at the intersection of Wildlark Drive.

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

During an operational review, Transportation Services Staff identified five uncontrolled three-way intersections in the area of Woodgrove Drive.  This report recommends that minor street stop signs be installed at these five uncontrolled three-way intersections. 

It is also recommended that the existing heavy vehicles prohibition be modified to reflect the new extension of Woodgrove Drive.  The prohibition of heavy vehicles will conform to the standard practice for local roads.

The proposed minor street stop signs and heavy vehicles prohibition are anticipated to clearly define the right-of-way to regulate traffic flow, maintain two-way traffic flow and discourage heavy trucks from parking on Woodgrove Drive.

The financial cost for minor street stop controls at four (non-development related) uncontrolled three-way intersections is approximately $1000.00. Funding for these stop controls are available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within cost centre TP0397.

There is no cost to install the stop control sign and the heavy vehicle prohibition on Woodgrove Drive (east/west leg) because the funding has been secured from the developer of the new subdivision in this area.

This application proposes a zoning by-law amendment to permit redevelopment of the north portion of the site with two seniors 'life lease' residential buildings of 25 and 30 storeys containing a total of 448 residential units, along with at-grade commercial units and amenity areas at 1250 Markham Road.  The application also includes a proposal to construct a four-level above ground parking structure on the southwest portion of the site to provide replacement parking to serve the existing place of worship (see Attachment 1: Site Plan).

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 and public meeting is targeted for the 3rd 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 satisfactorily resolved.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The Official Plan and Zoning Amendment applications propose to permit a 37-unit residential development at the northerly portion of the existing Cedar Brae Golf and Country Club lands.  The proposal would consist of 23 street townhouses and 14 semi-detached dwelling units fronting onto an extension of Mac Frost Way.  A draft plan of subdivision application has been submitted to support the Official Plan and rezoning application.  The subject lands collectively are known as 55 Mac Frost Way.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

This report also advises that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City-initiated Official Plan Amendment proposes to delete Site and Area Specific Policy Number 15 in the Highland Creek Community Secondary Plan which provides for the consideration of building heights of up to 6-storeys (20 metres), not including mechanical penthouses, by way of a Zoning By-law Amendment at 21 Morrish Road, 6030 Kingston Road and 6032 Kingston Road.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. 

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and applicable zoning By-laws, to permit the redevelopment of 6435, 6441 and 6443 Kingston Road with 20 new residential dwelling units comprised of 6 semi-detached dwellings within 3 buildings and 14 detached dwellings. An associated draft plan of subdivision application has been filed to facilitate the creation of new lots, blocks and a new 18.5 metre (60 foot) public street.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The land use proposed is compatible with adjacent and nearby land uses and adequately addresses applicable infill development criteria. The redevelopment is appropriate given the area context and will result in no adverse impacts.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and the relevant zoning By-laws.

This report also advises that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

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

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II “Demolition Control”, the application for the demolition of a vacant single family dwelling located at 1320 Kingston Road is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.

There are no financial impacts as a result of the demolition of this property.

Councillor Gary Crawford recommends that:

1.  City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Meadow Avenue, between Victoria Park Avenue and Blantyre Avenue, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Scarborough Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.

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