Decisions

The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only. Please refer to the Minutes for the official record.

Action taken by the Community Council on items that are “delegated” (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted.

Minutes Confirmed – June 14, 2016

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Approved the name "Pan Am Drive", for an existing private road at 875 Morningside Avenue and 3290 Ellesmere Road.

2.  Directed that the Transportation Services Division be requested to pay the costs, estimated to be $600.00, for the fabrication and installation of street name signage. 

3.  Directed that the owner and successors of the subject lands maintain, at their own risk, the signage installed under Recommendation 2.

This report recommends that the name "Pan Am Drive" be approved to identify an existing private road at 875 Morningside Avenue and 3290 Ellesmere Road.

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

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Granted the application for 3110-3120 Sheppard Avenue East for a proposed 1.8 m high wood fence screen enclosure exemption permit.  Directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Directed and required that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the Property Manager of 3110-3120 Sheppard Avenue East for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning a proposed 1.8m high wood fence screen enclosure located in the front yard which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw.

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Whiterock Drive. The application indicates the main reasons for requesting tree removal are due to concerns over the tree's proximity to the house and the concern that the tree may fail during a wind storm and fall towards the house. Falling needles and security due to the tree blocking the view of the house are additional concerns.

The subject tree is a Colorado spruce (Picea pungens) measuring 38 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Scarborough Community Council deferred the item indefinitely to allow the local Councillor to consult with the applicant.

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 49 Brookridge Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal are concerns that the tree will fail due to its poor structure, and that the roots are damaging the driveway and walkway.

The subject tree is a silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum), measuring 93 cm in diameter.  Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 18 Fitzgibbon Avenue.

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 18 Fitzgibbon Avenue. The owner is requesting a permit to remove the tree due to its close proximity to an existing home, allowing squirrels to access the roof, and due to the number of insects entering the home.

The subject tree is a Norway spruce tree (Picea abies), measuring 34 cm in diameter.  Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on November 15, 2016.

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

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

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on October 13, 2016.

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

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

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council not approve the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Kennedy Road at Perthshire Street.

This report recommends that neither traffic control signals nor a pedestrian crossover be approved near the intersection of Kennedy Road at Perthshire Street.  The assessment concludes that based on current peak vehicular and pedestrian volumes and delays and conflicts at this intersection, neither traffic control signals nor a pedestrian crossover is warranted at this time.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Approved the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Pell Street, between Ridgemoor Avenue and Sandown Avenue.

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

The report recommends the approval of a 40 km/h speed limit on Pell Street between Ridgemoor Avenue and Sandown Avenue. Currently, the speed limit is 50 km/h.

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on October 13, 2016.

This report recommends prohibiting both westbound and northbound left turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Ellesmere Road and Saratoga Drive. There are currently no prohibitions in effect.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Approved the designation of a two-way left-turn-only lane on Milliken Boulevard, between Passmore Avenue 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 a lane designation be deployed along Milliken Boulevard between Passmore Avenue and McNicoll Avenue. The proposed two-way left turn lane designation will facilitate safe and efficient movement of traffic using this new road extension and access to future development when the road becomes open for operation.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.   City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Steeles Avenue East between Midland Avenue and a point 90 metres west, for eastbound right turns only, buses excepted.

2.   City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Steeles Avenue East, from Midland Avenue to a point 60 metres east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.

This report recommends that eastbound and westbound right-turn lane pavement markings and regulatory signage at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Midland Avenue be by-lawed to clearly define lane usage and to mitigate conflicts and delays.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Approved the prohibition of heavy trucks at all times on Neelands Crescent, from Keeler Boulevard (west intersection) to Keeler Boulevard (east intersection).

2.   Rescinded the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the south side of Keeler Boulevard, between a point 274 metres east of Skyridge Road and a point 69 metres further east.

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

This report recommends the adoption of a by-law to prohibit trucks and other heavy vehicles along Neelands Crescent in order to prevent the use and parking of such vehicles along this new local road.  Also recommended is the removal of a school bus loading zone by-law on Keeler Boulevard because the new subdivision has replaced a previous school.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 253 Markham Road and 12, 20 and 30 Dunelm Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.   Directed Planning staff to give Notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and the area generally bounded by the properties south of the Metrolinx Railway, east of Markham Road, north of Eglinton Avenue and Kingston Road, and west of Scarborough Golf Club Road, as identified on the notification area map attached to this motion,

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-96026.pdf)

and further that the additional costs for Notice beyond the 120 metres from the subject site be borne by the Applicant.

3.   Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and the relevant Zoning By-laws in order to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands with 431 new residential dwelling units comprised of 9-storey and 11-storey buildings, 4-storey, stacked townhouse blocks and a new city park. The application is required to establish the appropriate land use designation and relevant zoning provisions for 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.

The application should proceed through the normal planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  A Final Report will be prepared and a public meeting is targeted for the 2nd quarter of 2017 assuming that the applicant provides all required information in a timely manner and all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 25 Thunder Grove together with the Ward Councillor.

2.   Directed Planning staff to give Notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the area as identified on the notification area map attached to this motion,  

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-96027.pdf)

and further, directed that the additional costs for Notice beyond the 120 metres from the subject site be borne by the Applicant.

3.   Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

The zoning by-law amendment application is an infill development proposal for a 12-storey rental apartment building on an existing rental apartment site containing an 18-storey apartment building at 25 Thunder Grove. 

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

The application should proceed through the normal planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  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.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 4569 Kingston Road together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Directed Planning staff to give Notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the West Hill Community Zoning By-law, No. 10327, as amended, for the lands at 4569 Kingston Road, to permit a 12-storey mixed use building (37.5 metres plus 5.0 metre for a mechanical penthouse) having a total gross floor area of 9,397 square metres, including 9,197 square metre of residential floor space comprised of 98 one and two-bedroom dwelling units, and 200 square meters of ground floor commercial space.  The proposed density is 4.17 times the area of the lot, and all parking is proposed in a two-level underground garage containing 102 residential parking spaces.  The current zoning for the lands permits a maximum building height of 8-storeys plus rooftop mechanicals and specific performance standards.

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

The application should proceed through the standard planning review process including the scheduling of a community meeting and the preparation of a final report.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting scheduled once all required information is provided by the applicant and issues raised during the review are addressed in a satisfactory manner.

Scarborough Community Council withdrew the item from the Agenda.

The purpose of this report is to advise that a staff report entitled "2000 Eglinton Avenue East and 50 Thermos Road – Site Plan Control Application – Final Report" will be finalized and made available for consideration in advance of the September 7, 2016 Scarborough Community Council meeting.

This application proposes modifications to the existing vacant building and new landscaping and parking surrounding the existing building to accommodate a new Costco Business Centre.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium for the lands at 3765 St Clair Avenue East, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to report dated August 5, 2016, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

a.  the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to report dated August 5, 2016, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration;  and

b.  any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2.  City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 3765 St. Clair Avenue East as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to report dated August 5, 2016, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

3.  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.

4.  Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or  his/her designate.

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

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

7.  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.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 7, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This condominium application proposes to create common element driveways and visitor parking for a 21 unit townhouse development at 3765 St Clair Avenue East. The accompanying part lot control exemption application proposes to create one lot for each townhouse unit, for a total 21 conveyable lots.

The applications meet all of the applicable requirements and are consistent with the approved site plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council concur in the action taken by the Scarborough Community Council in approving a special occasion liquor license permit to the Scarborough Hospital Foundation for the Brave T.O. Race on the grounds of the Morningside Park at 390 Morningside Avenue, due to the timing of the event: September 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Under its delegated authority, declared the Brave T.O. Race to be held on September 24, 2016, on the grounds of the Morningside Park at 390 Morningside Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., to be an event of community and/or municipal significance for liquor licensing purposes and due to timing constraints, approved the Brave T.O. Race event and requested City Council to concur in the action taken.

Seeking endorsement of events for liquor licensing purposes.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Requested the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District to report on how many tree roots have caused sidewalk repairs compared to sidewalk repairs in general.

Request for a report on the impact of tree roots on sidewalk maintenance.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 808-2016 to 811-2016.

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 812-2016.

Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws