Decisions

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Deferred consideration of the item until the next meeting of Scarborough Community Council on January 19, 2016, and requested the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, in consultation with Legal Services, appropriate Federal government officials, the Ward Councillor and the applicant and their security consultant, to report at that time on the implications of the Federal regulations regarding this application.

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.

Scarborough Community Council:

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

             Wadman, John
             Panossian, Gerard

2.   Directed 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.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Approved 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.

Scarborough Community Council:

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

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

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   Rescinded the through highway designation for Oates Drive, from Dairy Drive to the east end of Oates Drive.

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

5.   Enacted 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.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Approved the reduction of 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.

Scarborough Community Council:

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

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

3. Approved the designation of 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.

Scarborough Community Council 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.

Scarborough Community Council 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.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Approved the prohibition of 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.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Rescinded 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.  Approved the prohibition of heavy vehicles at all times on Woodgrove Drive, from Bennett Road to the west end of Woodgrove Drive (east/west leg).

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

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

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

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

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

8.  Enacted 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Scarborough Community Council 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.