Minutes Confirmed on November 15, 2016

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Received the Presentation for information.

The Chair, on behalf of Scarborough Community Council, thanked Jocelyn Williams, Andrew Arifuzzaman, Andrew Petrou, Hitesh Talati and Ralph Idems for their presentation.

Jocelyn Williams of Automatic Coating, Brad Bourne of Firan Technology Group and Ralph Idems of CIVIQ Smartscapes (formerly Vertigo Digital Displays) will talk about their businesses, why manufacturing and technology matters and how they can assist with youth unemployment in Scarborough.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Granted the application for a fence exemption permit at 70 Cree Avenue, for the existing fence Pool Enclosure to remain in the rear yard; and directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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 70 Cree 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 be exempt from the requirement for a Pool Enclosure fence to be 1.2 m away from the water's edge, which does not comply with the location restrictions in Section 447-3 E. (1) (a) of the by-law.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Granted the application for a fence exemption permit at 29 MacDuff Crescent, thereby allowing the fence (hedge) to remain at a height not to exceed 2 metres; directed and requires that the fence (hedge) be maintained in good repair; directed and requires that at any such time the fence (hedge) is removed a replacement of the fence is required and that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, 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 owner of 29 Macduff Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to maintain a fence (hedge) which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-2 of the by-law.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Granted the application for a fence exemption permit at 4 Benary Crescent, for a proposed 1.8 m high wood fence located in the front and flankage yards; directed and requires the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration; and directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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 4 Benary Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to exempt an existing 1.8 m high wood fence located in the front yard and flankage yard which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 (B)(1) of the by-law and requirement for a chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at a driveway contrary to Section 447-2 C. (1) of the by-law.

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

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 2 Porchester Drive 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 exempt a proposed 2.0 m high wood fence located in the front yard which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the by-law.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 141 Earlton Road, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

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 141 Earlton Road 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 allow a metal picket fence in the front yard which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-2 of the by-law.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Granted the application for a fence exemption permit at 9 Frolick Crescent, for a proposed 2.0 m high wood fence located in the front yard; directed and requires the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration; and directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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 9 Frolick Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission to exempt a proposed 2.0 m high wood fence located in the front yard which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Approved the application to demolish the building at 1396 Kingston Road containing two vacant residential units 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 the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5 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 property where the building 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.

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 the vacant commercial building containing two vacant residential units at 1396 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 deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned, ravine-protected tree located at 3 Acland Crescent.

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned, ravine-protected tree located at 3 Acland Crescent. The application indicates the reasons for removal are that the tree is in a poor location, situated too close to an existing house and walkway, and that the walkway has been lifted by expanding roots.

The subject tree is a white pine (Pinus strobus), measuring 62 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 the next meeting on November 15, 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 prohibit northbound and westbound left turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Ellesmere Road and Saratoga Drive.

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.   Authorized the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Elfreda Boulevard, between St. Clair Avenue East and Newlands Avenue.

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 provides the results of a 40 km/h speed limit warrant analysis conducted on Elfreda Boulevard, between St. Clair Avenue East and Newlands Avenue. A 40 km/h speed limit is not technically justified on Elfreda Boulevard. Currently, the speed limit is an unsigned default 50 km/h.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Approved the prohibition of standing at all times on the east side of Marsh Road, between Danforth Road and a point 29 metres north, and on the west side of Marsh Road, between Danforth Road and a point 48 metres north.

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 installation of a No Standing Anytime parking regulation on both sides of Marsh Road, north of Danforth Road. Currently, a No Parking Anytime regulation is in effect at this location.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of McCowan Road and Bridlegrove Drive.

This report recommends that traffic control signals not be approved at the intersection of McCowan Road and Bridlegrove Drive.  The assessment concludes that based on current peak vehicular and pedestrian volumes and delays and conflicts at this intersection, traffic control signals are neither justified nor warranted at this time.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Amended the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ashtonbee Road, between Lebovic Avenue and Warden Avenue, to be in effect between a point 654.5 metres east of Pharmacy Avenue and Warden Avenue.

2.  Amended the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ashtonbee Road, between a point 479.5 metres east of Pharmacy Avenue and a point 45 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 479.5 metres east of Pharmacy Avenue and a point 175 metres further east.

3.  Amended the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Ashtonbee Road, between Lebovic Avenue and Warden Avenue, to be in effect between Hakimi Avenue and Warden Avenue.

4.   Amended the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Ashtonbee Road, between a point 466 metres east of Pharmacy Avenue and Lebovic Avenue, to be in effect between a point 466 metres east of Pharmacy Avenue and Hakimi Avenue.

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 an amendment of the No Stopping Anytime regulation in order to provide a safe route for westbound traffic and to mitigate aggressive vehicular manoeuvers when vehicles stop to drop-off and pick-up passengers in front of the community college entrance on Ashtonbee Road at Hakimi Avenue. This report also recommends an update to the Toronto Municipal Code to refer to "Hakimi Avenue" instead of the previously named "Lebovic Avenue".

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

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 that the existing No Parking zone along the north side of Prudential Drive be extended eastward to include the area in between the accesses to 100 Prudential Drive in order to mitigate the safety impact of vehicles being parked in this area. Currently the three-hour default parking regulation applies between the two accesses.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Approved the designation of Lamont Avenue, from Sheppard Avenue East to a point 167 metres south, as a through highway.

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 compulsory stop control on eastbound Lamont Avenue (east-west leg) at Lamont Avenue (north-south leg). Currently, the intersection is an uncontrolled three-way intersection.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Approved the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Guildwood Parkway, between Kingston Road and Livingston Road and Poplar Road and Morningside Avenue, so that the speed limit on Guildwood Parkway between Kingston Road and Morningside Avenue will be 40 km/h.

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 that a 40 km/h speed limit on Guildwood Parkway, between Poplar Road and Morningside Avenue, be adopted. Currently, the speed limit is a signed 50 km/h on Guildwood Parkway, between Poplar Road and Morningside Avenue.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Highway 2A (eastbound off-ramp), from Port Union Road to a point 65 metres west, for right turns only.

2.  City Council designate the centre eastbound lane on Highway 2A (eastbound off-ramp), from Port Union Road to a point 65 metres west, for through movements only.

3.  City Council designate the northerly eastbound lane on Highway 2A (eastbound off-ramp), from Port Union Road to a point 75 metres west, for left turns only.

4.  City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Island Road, from Port Union Road to a point 45 metres east, for right turns only.

5.  City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Island Road, from Port Union Road to a point 45 metres east, for left turns only.

This report recommends the designations of eastbound and westbound lanes at this intersection.  Currently, the lanes are partially marked and signed but are not designated in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Approved the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Ravenview Drive between Dunstall Crescent and Bennett Road.

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 Ravenview Drive between Dunstall Crescent and Bennett Road. Currently, the speed limit is 50 km/h.

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item indefinitely.

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

This report recommends that No Standing and No Stopping zones be approved for East Avenue, north of Island Road in order to mitigate the impact of parked vehicles blocking this narrow street and accesses along it.  Currently, the unposted three-hour parking regulation is in effect.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to support the Committee of Adjustment decision denying consent for 46 Valhalla Boulevard (File B034/16SC, A192/16SC, A193/16SC and A194/16SC).

2.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and City Planning to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the appeal sought for 46 Valhalla Boulevard (File B034/16SC, A192/16SC, A193/16SC and A194/16SC).

On September 8th, 2016 the application for consent to sever the property at 46 Valhalla Boulevard (File B034/16SC, A192/16SC, A193/16SC and A194/16SC) was denied by the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment.  The applicant sought consent to sever the land into three lots for three new detached houses.  The original house would be demolished. The proposed Lot Division Plan was as follows: Part 1: Proposed frontage of 6.098 m whereas the minimum required lot frontage is 9 m. Part 2 Proposed frontage of 6.098 m whereas the minimum required lot frontage is 9 m. Part 3 Proposed frontage of 6.098 m whereas the minimum required lot frontage is 9 m.

The proposed consent is not in keeping with the characteristics of the immediate neighbourhood and does not conform to the policies in the official plan

As well, numerous objections have been received from the immediate neighbours and residents in the area that they do not support the severance.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council amend the Dorset Park Community Zoning By-law No. 9508 for the lands at 37 Kecala Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to report dated September 22, 2016, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 37 Kecala Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to report dated September 22, 2016, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 13, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law by replacing existing Place of Worship zoning with appropriate new residential zoning and development standards to permit 8 single-family residential lots, each with a detached dwelling fronting on Kecala Road.  Seven of the dwellings would be of new construction while an existing heritage-listed single family dwelling on the east end of the property would be maintained.  (The existing place of worship structure on the property is proposed to be demolished.)

The proposal complies with the Official Plan, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.   Requested Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with Economic Development and Culture staff to investigate the feasibility of accepting the donation of one engraved granite bench from Resthaven Memorial Gardens and report back to the next meeting of Scarborough Community Council on November 15, 2016, with their recommendations, as well as any possible issues involving installation, location and maintenance.

Following an extensive parkland enhancement project, McCowan District Park is scheduled to officially open in December 2016. This 20-acre park will operate year round activities including: an outdoor skating rink and skating path, a splash pad, sports field, community green space, playground and recreational trails.

Community members were recently able to secure a granite bench valued at approximately $5,000, donated by Resthaven Memorial Gardens at no cost to the City, engraved to commemorate Yen Zhang - a 36 year old mother who lost her life to a drunk driver in the area ten years ago.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 1011-2016 to 1015-2016.

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1016-2016.

Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws