Scarborough Community Council

Meeting No.:
5
Contact:
Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, April 14, 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

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 – February 18, 2015

SC5.1 - Request for a Fence Exemption - 1442 Danforth Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:
 
1.  Approved the application, at 1442 Danforth Road, for an exemption from Chapter 447-3 Fences, of the Toronto Municipal Code, to allow the existing wood fence located near the side (north) property line of the residential property.  The height of the fence located in the side yard varies from 2.1 m to 2.2 m and the height of the portion of fence in the front yard is 1.6 m.  Adding to the height of the existing fence is the change in grade height of 30 cm.  Therefore, the total height of the existing wood fence as defined by the fence by-law is 2.25 to 2.35 m in the side and 1.75 m in the front.
 
2.  Cancelled the notice.

Origin

(February 5, 2015) Report from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is about 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 consider a request by the owner(s) of 1442 Danforth Road to be exempted from Chapter 447– Fences, Section 447-3.  This section states that "the maximum height of a fence located in the side yard is 2 metres and in the front yard the height is 1.2 metres on a residential property" based on the average grade height of the land within 1 metre on either side of the fence.

Background Information

(February 5, 2015) Report from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards - Request for a Fence Exemption - 1442 Danforth Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-77952.pdf
Attachments 1-6 - Request for a Fence Exemption - 1442 Danforth Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-77973.pdf
Notice of Consideration - 1442 Danforth Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-77974.pdf

SC5.2 - Scarborough Gift of Life Association

Decision Type:
Presentation
Status:
Received
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

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Chair, on behalf of Scarborough Community Council, thanked Mr. Bissoondial for his presentation.

Summary

Mohan Bissoondial, on behalf of the Scarborough Gift of Life Association, will raise awareness of organ and tissue donation among Scarborough residents and their representatives and present an update on the progress made regarding organ and tissue donation rates in Scarborough.

Speakers

Mohan Bissoondial, on behalf of the Scarborough Gift of Life Association

SC5.3 - 54 Hill Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Withdrawn
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council withdrew the item from the Agenda at the request of the Applicant.

Summary

The report (March 12, 2015) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation was withdrawn at the request of the Applicant.

Communications

(April 6, 2015) E-mail from Linda and Mario Forte (SC.New.SC5.3.1)

SC5.4 - Request to Grant or Refuse the Application to Demolish a Residential Building at 4340 Lawrence Avenue East With No Building Permit Issued

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the application to demolish the subject residential building at 4340 Lawrence Avenue East 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 or similar ground cover be laid on the site and the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 548 and 629-10, paragraph B;

 

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

 

     e.  that all privately and publicly owned trees, which are protected by the City of Toronto By-laws, be protected in accordance with the By-laws during the demolition process;

 

     f.  that the applicant for the demolition permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property where the house is to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing building is commenced; and

 

     g.  that on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in (f) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.

Origin

(March 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

In accordance with By-law No. 1009-2006, I refer the demolition permit application for 4340 Lawrence Avenue East  to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

Background Information

(March 10, 2015) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District - Request to Grant or Refuse the Application to Demolish a Residential Building at 4340 Lawrence Avenue East With No Building Permit Issued
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78012.pdf
Attachments 1-2 - Site Plan and Letter from Applicant/Owner - 4340 Lawrence Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78013.pdf

SC5.5 - Assumption of Services - Registered Plan 66M-2453 - 84, 86, 92 and 94 Scarboro Avenue - Cal-Con Developments Inc.

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council assume the services installed at 84, 86, 92 and 94 Scarboro Avenue and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

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

 

3.  City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Subdivision at 84, 86, 92 and 94 Scarboro Avenue.

 

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

 

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


6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision at 84, 86, 92 and 94 Scarboro Avenue to Toronto Hydro.

Origin

(March 16, 2015) Report from the City Solicitor

Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the development at 84, 86, 92 and 94 Scarboro Avenue.

Background Information

(March 16, 2015) Report and Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor - Assumption of Services - Registered Plan 66M-2453 - 84, 86, 92 and 94 Scarboro Avenue - Cal-Con Developments Inc.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78110.pdf

SC5.6 - Assumption of Services - 96 to 120 Scarboro Avenue - 711 to 721, 725 Morrish Road - Cal-Con Developments Inc. - Registered Plan 66M-2427

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council assume the services installed at 96 to 120 Scarboro Avenue and 711 to 721, 725 Morrish 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 96 to 120 Scarboro Avenue and 711 to 721, 725 Morrish 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 Plan of Subdivision at 96 to 120 Scarboro Avenue and 711 to 721, 725 Morrish Road to Toronto Hydro.

Origin

(March 16, 2015) Report from the City Solicitor

Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the development at 96 to 120 Scarboro Avenue and 711 to 721, 725 Morrish Road.

Background Information

(March 16, 2015) Report and Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor - Assumption of Services - 96 to 120 Scarboro Avenue - 711 to 721,725 Morrish Road - Cal-Con Developments Inc. - Registered Plan 66M-2427
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78111.pdf

SC5.7 - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 875 Morningside Avenue

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 875 Morningside Avenue.

 

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

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 875 Morningside Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78476.pdf
Attachment 1 - Draft By-law - Amendment of Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78477.pdf

SC5.8 - No Parking Zone - Meadowacres Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until the meeting of Scarborough Community Council to be held on June 16, 2015.

Origin

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

Summary

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

 

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

 

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

Background Information

(January 22, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - No Parking Zone - Meadowacres Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-76791.pdf
Location Plan - Meadowacres Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-76792.pdf

SC5.9 - Accessible Parking Zone - Engelhart Crescent

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Approved the enactment of an Accessible Parking Zone on the south side of Engelhart Crescent from a point 41 metres west of Harris Park Drive to a point 12 metres further west.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report responds to a request from a resident to have an accessible parking zone on Engelhart Crescent. Transportation staff has confirmed that this accessible parking zone is required and the proper documentation has been received.

 

It is recommended that the Accessible Parking Zone be enacted on the south side of Engelhart Crescent from 41 metres west of Harris Park Drive to a point 12 metres further west.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Accessible Parking Zone - Engelhart Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78369.pdf
Location Plan - Engelhart Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78370.pdf

SC5.10 - Parking Restrictions - Rockelm Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:
 
1.   Approved the prohibition of parking on both sides of Rockelm Road, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday from Arden Crescent to a point 94 metres north and east of Arden Crescent.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report responds to a request for parking restrictions on Rockelm Road, north and east of Arden Crescent, in order to improve driveway access and sightlines during day time hours.

 

It is recommended that time of day "No Parking" regulations be implemented on both sides of Rockelm Road from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Restrictions - Rockelm Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78372.pdf
Location Plan - Rockelm Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78373.pdf

SC5.11 - Accessible Parking Zone - Madelaine Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Approved the enactment of an Accessible Parking Zone on the east side of Madelaine Avenue from a point 61 metres north of Denton Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further north.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report responds to a request from a resident to have an accessible parking zone on Madelaine Avenue. Transportation staff has confirmed that this accessible parking zone is required and the proper documentation has been received.

 

It is recommended that the accessible parking zone be enacted on the east side of Madelaine Avenue 61 metres north of Denton Avenue. This would accommodate parking, pick-up and drop-off by wheel-trans, wheelchair school bus and the resident's personal wheelchair van.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Accessible Parking Zone - Madelaine Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78380.pdf
Location Plan - Madelaine Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78381.pdf

SC5.12 - No Standing Zone - St. Dunstan Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Approved the prohibition of standing at all times on both sides of St. Dunstan Drive, from Denton Avenue to a point 24 metres south.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report responds to a request for No Standing regulations on both sides of St. Dunstan Drive just south of Denton Avenue to accommodate the loading and unloading of one Toronto Transit Commission Wheel Trans vehicle and school buses.
 
It is recommended that a No Standing Anytime zone be installed on both sides of St. Dunstan Drive from Denton Avenue to a point 24 metres south of Denton Avenue.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - No Standing Zone - St. Dunstan Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78258.pdf
Location Plan - St. Dunstan Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78259.pdf

SC5.13 - Stopping Regulation - Kingston Road at Harewood Avenue

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Kingston Road, from Harewood Avenue to a point 36 metres west.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council requested Transportation Services staff to remove the planter, if appropriate.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

During an operational review at the intersection of Kingston Road and Harewood Avenue, Transportation Services staff identified deficiencies in sightlines, resulting in potential conflicts for northbound left-turn and right-turn movements.

 

It is recommended that stopping be prohibited on Kingston Road at the southwest corner of the above-noted intersection by removing one parking spot from the parking lay-by in order to improve sightlines and operational safety.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Stopping Regulation - Kingston Road at Harewood Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78352.pdf
Location Plan - Kingston Road at Harewood Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78353.pdf

SC5.14 - Compulsory Stop Controls - Ivorwood Crescent Area

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Dewey Drive at the intersection of Ivorwood Crescent.

 

2.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Delfield Road at the intersection of Robertsfield Crescent.

 

3.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Delfield Road at the intersection of Ivordale Crescent.

 

4.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Trestleside Grove at the intersection of Lynvalley Crescent.

 

5.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Deanvar Avenue at the intersection of Galsworthy Avenue.

 

6.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Townley Avenue at the intersection of Bellvare Crescent.

 

7.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Townley Avenue at the intersection of Belmore Avenue.

 

8.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Burnley Avenue at the intersection of Belmore Avenue.

 

9.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Chrysler Crescent at the intersection of Townley Avenue.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

During an operational review in the community west of Pharmacy Avenue, east of Victoria Park Avenue, south of Ellesmere Road and north of Lawrence Avenue East, Transportation Services staff identified nine uncontrolled three-way intersections within this area.

 

It is recommended that stop signs be installed on the minor streets at the nine uncontrolled three-way intersections to provide stop sign uniformity, clearly define the right-of-way to regulate traffic flow and enhance driver and pedestrian safety.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Controls - Ivorwood Crescent Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78350.pdf
Location Plan - Ivorwood Crescent Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78351.pdf

SC5.15 - Compulsory Stop Controls - Marchington Circle Area

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Kellyvale Road at the intersection of Marchington Circle.

 

2.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Scotswood Road at the west intersection of Marchington Circle.

 

3.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Scotswood Road at the east intersection of Marchington Circle.

 

4.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Orlando Boulevard at the west intersection of Marchington Circle.


5.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Orlando Boulevard at the east intersection of Marchington Circle.

 

6.   Approved the enactment of stop control for Clifford Court at the intersection of Dalecliff Crescent.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

During an operational review in the community south of Ellesmere Road, east of Pharmacy Avenue and west of Warden Avenue, Transportation Services staff identified six uncontrolled three-way intersections within this area.

 

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

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Controls - Marchington Circle Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78365.pdf
Location Plan - Marchington Circle Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78366.pdf

SC5.16 - Traffic Control Signals Review - Town Centre Court and Borough Drive (Northeast Intersection)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Did not approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Town Centre Court and Borough Drive (northeast intersection).

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

The purpose of this report is to review the feasibility of installing traffic control signals at Town Centre Court and Borough Drive (northeast intersection).

 

Based on a review of the intersection operations, staff have concluded that while the installation of traffic control signals is numerically justified at this time, there is no significant collision history, the current All-Way Stop Control appears to be functioning safely, and Traffic Control Signals might cause safety and operational issues due to the resulting queues that will form, especially with the close spacing to McCowan Road. Therefore, staff is not recommending the installation of Traffic Control Signals at this time.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Traffic Control Signals Review - Town Centre Court and Borough Drive (Northeast Intersection)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78367.pdf
Location Plan - Town Centre Court and Borough Drive (Northeast Intersection)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78368.pdf

SC5.17 - Compulsory Stop Controls - Heatherside Drive Area

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
39 - Scarborough-Agincourt

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until the meeting of Scarborough Community Council to be held on May 12, 2015.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

During an operational review in the community south of McNicoll Avenue, east of Pharmacy Avenue, west of Warden Avenue and north of Finch Avenue East, Transportation Services staff identified two uncontrolled three-way intersections within this area.

 

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the two uncontrolled three-way intersections to provide stop sign uniformity, clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Controls - Heatherside Drive Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78376.pdf
Location Plan - Heatherside Drive Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78377.pdf

SC5.18 - Left Turn Prohibition Review - 831 Progress Avenue (East Driveway)

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council not approve a northbound left-turn prohibition at all times on Progress Avenue from the easterly driveway at No. 831 Progress Avenue, located on the south side of Progress Avenue approximately 120 metres west of Production Drive.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

This staff report outlines the results of an assessment to determine the need and feasibility of prohibiting northbound left turns from the east driveway of No. 831 Progress Avenue, as requested by the business located at that address.

 

Based on an assessment of the sightlines at the driveway, observations of the operations at the driveway intersection with Progress Avenue, and a review of the collision history at this location, staff have concluded that a prohibition of northbound left turns from this driveway is not justified.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Left Turn Prohibition Review - 831 Progress Avenue (East Driveway)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78374.pdf
Location Plan - 831 Progress Avenue (East Driveway)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78375.pdf

SC5.19 - Traffic Control Signals - McNicoll Avenue and Redlea Avenue / Milliken Boulevard Extension

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Ward:
39 - Scarborough-Agincourt

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until the meeting of Scarborough Community Council to be held on May 12, 2015.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

This report recommends the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of McNicoll Avenue and the Redlea Avenue / Milliken Boulevard extension. The need for these traffic control signals on McNicoll 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.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Traffic Control Signals - McNicoll Avenue and Redlea Avenue / Milliken Boulevard Extension
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78424.pdf
Location Plan - McNicoll Avenue and Redlea Avenue / Milliken Boulevard Extension
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78426.pdf

SC5.20 - Heavy Truck Prohibitions - Plug Hat Road and Meadowvale Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the prohibition of heavy trucks at all times on Plug Hat Road, from Meadowvale Road to Beare Road.

 

2.  Approved the prohibition of heavy trucks at all times on Meadowvale Road, from Old Finch Avenue to Plug Hat Road.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report describes the need to enact new heavy truck prohibitions along all of Plug Hat Road and also part of Meadowvale Road (from Old Finch Avenue to Plug Hat Road).

 

The proposed heavy truck prohibitions will reduce the number of occurrences of large transport trucks not being able to enter the low single lane underpass under the CPR railway bridge on Meadowvale Road just south of Plug Hat Road (signed low 3 metre clearance). The regulations will also discourage the drivers of large heavy trucks from using the single lane Little Rouge Creek bridge (signed maximum weight 15 tonnes) on Meadowvale Road north of Old Finch Avenue.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Heavy Truck Prohibitions - Plug Hat Road and Meadowvale Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78378.pdf
Location Plan - Plug Hat Road and Meadowvale Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78379.pdf

SC5.21 - School Zone Review - Windover Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
43 - Scarborough East

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Rescinded the school bus loading zone on the south side of Windover Drive, from a point 62 metres west of Susan Street to a point 49 metres further west, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

2.  Approved the prohibition of standing at all times on the south side of Windover Drive, from a point 57 metres west of Susan Street to a point 30 metres further west.

 

3.  Approved the designation of a school bus loading zone on the south side of Windover Drive, from a point 87 metres west of Susan Street to a point 50 metres further west, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This staff report recommends the reallocation of a section of the school side 30 minute permitted parking area on the south side of Windover Drive, along the frontage of the Willow Park Public School, to a newly signed school bus loading zone and a No Standing pick-up and drop-off zone.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - School Zone Review - Windover Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78420.pdf
Location Plan - Windover Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78421.pdf

Communications

(April 13, 2015) E-mail from Sharon Yetman (SC.New.SC5.21.1)

SC5.22 - Speed Limit - Brumwell Street

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Brumwell Street, from Lawson Road to the north end of Brumwell Street.

Origin

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This staff report concerns the feasibility of installing a 40 km/h speed zone on Brumwell Street.  The 40 km/h speed limit is not technically justified on Brumwell Street.

Background Information

(March 25, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Speed Limit - Brumwell Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78422.pdf
Location Plan - Brumwell Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78423.pdf

SC5.23 - Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:


1.  City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following restaurants temporarily extending their patios into their parking lots and to be allowed to serve liquor on those patios during the Wheels on the Danforth Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2015:

 

Crossroads Bar and Pool Lounge, 3478 Danforth Avenue
Craze Lounge, 3454 Danforth Avenue

 

noting that the applicants are required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way.

 

2.  City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to allow for an outside beer garden for the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., in the Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road; noting that the applicant is required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way.

 

3.  City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to allow for an outside beer garden for the Annual Canada Day Event on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258, 45 Lawson Road, Scarborough District; noting that the applicant is required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Endorsed the 6th annual Wheels on the Danforth Festival, on Danforth Avenue on August 15, 2015 and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

 

2.  Endorsed the 8th annual Port Union Waterfront Festival at the Port Union Village Common, located at the foot of Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Avenue East on Saturday, June 20, 2015, and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

 

3.  Endorsed the 30th annual Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2015, in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road, and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

 

4. Endorsed the Annual Canada Day Event on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258, 45 Lawson Road, and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

 

5.  Endorsed having the fees waived for the cost of hanging the banner for the Annual Canada Day Event at 45 Lawson Road, Scarborough District.

Origin

(March 12, 2015) Letter from Councillor Michelle Berardinetti, Ward 35, Scarborough Southwest

Summary

Seeking Community Council's endorsement of an event for liquor licensing purposes.

Background Information

(March 12, 2015) Letter from Councillor Michelle Berardinetti - Wheels on the Danforth 2015 - Request for Endorsement, together with a letter from Joe Murillo, Chair, Crossroads of the Danforth BIA
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78116.pdf

23a - Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Origin
(March 25, 2015) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser, Ward 44, Scarborough East
Summary

Seeking Community Council's endorsement of an event for liquor licensing purposes.

Background Information
(March 25, 2015) Letter from Councillor Moeser - Request for Endorsement of the 8th Annual Port Union Waterfront Festival
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78289.pdf

23b - Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Origin
(March 25, 2015) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser, Ward 44, Scarborough East
Summary

Seeking Community Council's endorsement of an event for liquor licensing purposes.

Background Information
(March 25, 2015) Letter from Councillor Moeser - Request for Endorsement of The Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78296.pdf

23c - Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Origin
(March 25, 2015) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser, Ward 44, Scarborough East
Summary

Seeking Community Council's endorsement of an event for liquor licensing purposes.

Background Information
(March 25, 2015) Letter from Councillor Moeser - Request for Endorsement of The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258, Annual Canada Day Event
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78299.pdf

SC5.24 - 168 - 184 Clonmore Drive - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 168 to 184 Clonmore Drive 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 bounded by Victoria Park Avenue to the west, Birchcliff Avenue to the east, Gerrard Street East/Clonmore Drive/Hollis Avenue to the north, and Kingston Road to the south, as illustrated on the notification area map attached to this motion, and 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.

Origin

(March 18, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow for the development of a total of 138 stacked townhouse units at 168 to 184 Clonmore Drive.

 

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 community consultation meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

 

Staff has significant concerns with the scale and aspects of the form of the proposed development and consequently will be seeking significant modifications to the proposal with the further processing of the application.

Background Information

(March 18, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 168 - 184 Clonmore Drive - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78461.pdf
Aerial Map - Notification Area - 168-184 Clonmore Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79084.pdf

SC5.25 - 3105 to 3133 Sheppard Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 3105 to 3133 Sheppard Avenue East 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 illustrated on the notification area map attached to this motion, 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.

Origin

(March 24, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 30-storey mixed use building including a 6-storey podium at 3105 to 3133 Sheppard Avenue East.  The proposal consists of 365 apartment dwelling units and ground floor commercial uses fronting Sheppard Avenue East.  Three levels of underground parking are proposed with driveway access proposed from Pharmacy Avenue.

 

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 will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

 

Staff have significant concerns with the proposal, specifically the building height, massing and density and consequently will be seeking significant modifications to the proposal with the further processing of the application.

Background Information

(March 24, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-5 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 3105 to 3133 Sheppard Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78465.pdf
Location Map - Notification Area - 3105 to 3133 Sheppard Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79052.pdf

SC5.26 - 55 Mac Frost Way (Northern Portion) - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 55 Mac Frost Way 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 bounded by Steeles Avenue to the north, Passmore Avenue to the south, Quietbrook Crescent to the west and Cedarbrae Golf and Country Club to the east and 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.

Origin

(March 23, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

The Official Plan and rezoning application proposes 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 35 street townhouses and 2 semi-detached dwelling units fronting onto the 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 provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

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

Background Information

(March 23, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-8 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 55 Mac Frost Way (Northern Portion) - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78314.pdf

SC5.27 - 280 Manse Road - Official Plan, Zoning, Subdivision, Applications - Request for Direction Report

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.   City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to oppose the applications for an amendment both to the Official Plan and zoning by-law, and the proposed draft plan of subdivision in their current form for the lands at 280 Manse Road.

 

2.   City Council direct staff to continue to negotiate with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding matters identified in this report.

 

3.   City Council direct that in the event the applicant revises the proposal to address the issues described in Recommendation 2, and set out in this report, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District, the City Solicitor be authorized to settle the appeal and attend at the Ontario Municipal Board to take such steps as required to implement the settlement.  This will include the protection of lands within the Natural Heritage System and Ravine Protection By-law, limited lot depths, front yard building setbacks, and limited landscaped open space.

Origin

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

Summary

Manse Developments Inc. has appealed its Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) citing Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the times prescribed by the Planning Act.

 

The applications seek to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of 132 dwelling units comprised of 8 freehold back to back townhouses, 36 freehold street townhouses, 12 semi-detached dwelling units and 76 back to back common element townhouses on the former Heron Park Public School site.  The former school building was recently demolished.

 

The draft plan of subdivision proposes the division of the lands into 16 blocks of land to support the proposed dwellings units, and a new public road connecting to Manse Road having a right-of-way width of 18.5 metres which reduces to a 16.5 metre crescent at the west end of the site.  A 1.8 metre wide walkway connection from the proposed street to the school immediately south of the site is also proposed.

 

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction with respect to the position of the City at the OMB hearing scheduled for a four day hearing to commence on June 16, 2015.

 

Planning staff do not support the proposal in its current form.  The development does not adequately address the issues that were previously raised in the preliminary report and through the review of the application.   Staff find that as proposed, the development of 132 residential dwelling units represents an over-development of the site, given the encroachment into the Natural Heritage System, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law protected lands, limited lot depths, front yard building setbacks, and limited landscaped open space.

 

Staff is willing to work with the applicant and attempt to resolve the outstanding issues.  Successful resolution will depend on the extent to which the applicant is willing to address the issues identified in this report and revise their proposal.  If the issues cannot be resolved, it is recommended that the appropriate City staff be directed to attend the OMB hearing in opposition to the subject applications

Background Information

(April 9, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-9 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 280 Manse Road - Official Plan, Zoning, Subdivision Applications - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78890.pdf
(March 24, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 280 Manse Road - Official Plan, Zoning, Subdivision, Applications - Request for Direction Report - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78484.pdf

SC5.28 - 1049, 1050, 1065, 1095, 1235, 1255, 1265, 1275 and 1295 Military Trail and 755 Morningside Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.   City Council amend the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law No. 10827, as amended, for the lands at 1049, 1050, 1065, 1095, 1235, 1255, 1265, 1275 and 1295 Military Trail and 755 Morningside Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report dated March 23, 2015, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

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

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 14, 2015, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(March 23, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to reduce the overall vehicular parking rate requirement for institutional uses, to introduce a new vehicular parking rate requirement for student residences, and to introduce a bicycle parking rate requirement on the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus at 1049, 1050, 1065, 1095, 1235, 1255, 1265, 1275 and 1295 Military Trail and 755 Morningside Avenue.

 

The proposed zoning by-law amendment is considered appropriate for the campus, and provides an opportunity for continuing the development of the campus in a way that supports active transportation and building a healthy community. 

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law No. 10827, as amended.

Background Information

(March 23, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 1049, 1050, 1065, 1095, 1235, 1255, 1265, 1275 and 1295 Military Trail and 755 Morningside Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78481.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 1049, 1050, 1065, 1095, 1235, 1255, 1265, 1275 and 1295 Military Trail and 755 Morningside Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78482.pdf

Speakers

Signe Leisk, Applicant, Cassels Brock & Blackwell, LLP
Akbar Rowshanbin

SC5.29 - Re-opening of Scarborough Community Council Item SC4.7, headed "Parking Regulations - Chine Drive"

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council re-opened Delegated Item SC4.7 with respect to Parts 1 through 5 only of the Decision of the Scarborough Community Council on February 18, 2015, and replaced them with the following:

 

1.  Approved the prohibition of standing at all times on the east side of Chine Drive, between Kingston Road and the south end of Chine Drive.
 

2.  Approved the prohibition of parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from April 16 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Chine Drive, between Kingston Road and Glenridge Road and between a point 200 metres south of Glenridge Road and the south end of Chine Drive.
 

3.  Approved the prohibition of parking at all times on the west side of Chine Drive, between Glenridge Road and a point 200 metres south.
 

4.  Approved the prohibition of parking from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Chine Drive, between Kingston Road and Glenridge Road and between a point 200 metres south of Glenridge Road and the south end of Chine Drive.
 

5.  Approved rescinding the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Chine Drive, between the south end of Chine Drive and Kingston Road.

Origin

(April 14, 2015) Member Motion from Councillor Crawford

Summary

Motion by Councillor Crawford to re-open Delegated Item SC4.7, headed "Parking Regulations - Chine Drive", with respect to Parts 1 through 5 only.

Background Information

(February 18, 2014) Decision from Scarborough Community Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-78971.pdf

SC5.30 - Representation at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for 13 and 15 Queensbury Avenue

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on May 5, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Planning staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the appeals of Variance Applications  A045/15SC and A046/15SC, in respect of 13 and 15 Queensbury Avenue, to secure through settlement the reduction in density and coverage to the following:

13 Queensbury Avenue

 

- Floor area of 0.75x times the lot area (174 square metres)
- Coverage of 41.4% of the area of the lot

 

15 Queensbury Avenue

 

- Floor area of 0.75 times the lot area (174 square metres)
- Coverage of 41.7% of the area of the lot.

 

2. Any settlement approving the revised variances be subject to the City's standard Urban Forestry conditions;

 

3. In the event a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Planning staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Variance Applications A045/15SC and A46/15SC.

Origin

(April 14, 2015) Member Motion from Councillor Crawford

Summary

Minor Variance Applications A045/15SC and A046/15SC were submitted by the owner of 13 Queensbury Avenue and 15 Queensbury Avenue, respectively, for the purpose of permitting the construction of a new detached dwelling on each of those two lots.  The variances for 13 Queensbury Avenue proposed a coverage of 47.5% of the lot area, whereas the maximum permitted coverage is 33% of the lot area, and proposed a floor area of 0.869 times the lot area (202 square metres), whereas the maximum permitted floor area is the lesser of 0.6 times the lot area (139.97 square metres) or 204 square metres.   The variances for 15 Queensbury Avenue proposed a coverage of 46% of the lot area, whereas the maximum permitted coverage is 33% of the lot area, and proposed a floor area 0.86 times the lot area (198.704 square metres), whereas the maximum permitted floor area is 0.6 times the lot area (139.24 square metres) or 204 square metres.  A front yard setback variance was also proposed.  

 

At its meeting held on March 18, 2015, the Committee of Adjustment refused the applications.  The Committee of Adjustment decisions are attached.  The owner has appealed the refusal to the Ontario Municipal Board.  A hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

 

The variances refused by the Committee of Adjustment in March 2015, were the same variances refused by the Committee of Adjustment on November 20, 2014 under Applications A229/14SC and A230/14SC.  The applicant failed to appeal the refusal within the appeal period and the identical applications were again considered by the Committee of Adjustment.

 

City Planning wrote to the Committee of Adjustment on the original applications recommending refusal as Planning was of the opinion that the applications would signal a new precedent for density and coverage that might be used to justify redevelopment proposals on the lots, gradually destabilizing the neigbourhood.  Planning's Report, dated November 13, 2014 continues to be applicable to Applications A045/15SC and A046/15SC.  A copy of the Report is attached.

 

The owner has submitted revised plans which reduce the proposed density and coverage for both 13 and 15 Queensbury Avenue.  The reduction is satisfactory to City Planning.

 

This motion recommends that the City Solicitor and City Planning staff be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in this matter to secure through settlement the reduction in the density and coverage, and failing which, to oppose the variances requested under the applications.

Background Information

(April 14, 2015) Motion from Councillor Crawford - Representation at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for 13 and 15 Queensbury Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79068.pdf
Planning Report dated November 13, 2014 - 13 Queensbury Avenue (File No. A229/14SC) and 15 Queensbury Avenue (File No. A230/14SC)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79069.pdf
Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision dated March 18, 2015 - 13 Queensbury Avenue - File Number A045/15SC
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79039.pdf
Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision dated November 20, 2014 - 13 Queensbury Avenue - File Number A229/14SC
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79062.pdf
Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision dated March 18, 2015 - 15 Queensbury Avenue - File Number A046/15SC
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79061.pdf
Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision dated November 20, 2014 - 15 Queensbury Avenue - File Number A230/14SC
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79038.pdf

SC5.31 - Enactment of By-laws

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated

Community Council Decision

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 419-2015 to 426-2015.

 

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 427-2015.

Summary

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

Background Information

Scarborough Community Council By-law Index for April 14, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-79099.htm

Meeting Sessions

Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2015-04-14 Morning 9:35 AM 10:35 AM Public
2015-04-14 Afternoon 1:35 PM 1:52 PM Public

Attendance

Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2015-04-14
9:35 AM - 10:35 AM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee (Chair), Ron Moeser
Not Present: Jim Karygiannis, Michael Thompson
2015-04-14
1:35 PM - 1:52 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee (Chair), Ron Moeser
Not Present: Paul Ainslie, Jim Karygiannis, Michael Thompson
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council