TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
AND OTHER COMMITTEES
As Considered by
The Council of the City of Toronto
on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998
SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
REPORT No. 11
1Parking Prohibition on Kingston Road Service Road Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
2Extending the No Parking Anytime Restriction on Greylawn Crescent Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
3Proposed Stop Controls on Cascaden Street and on Scoville Square Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
4Parking and Pedestrian Crossing in Front of Mary Shadd Public School on Hupfield Trail Ward 18 -
Scarborough Malvern
5Rosegrove Place at Summerglade Drive Proposed Stop Control Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
6Brimley Road at Heather Road Proposed Bus Passenger Shelter Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
7New Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law
Amendment, Former Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study, Phase 3 - St. Clair Avenue to Eglinton
Avenue (W96052) Wards 13 and 15 Scarborough Bluffs and Scarborough City Centre
8Proposed Plan of Subdivision T98006776669 Ontario Limited (Anson Investments) East of Brimley Road,
North of St. Clair Avenue, Cliffcrest Community Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
9Andre Adams - 128 Scarboro Avenue Ontario Municipal Board Appeal A252/97Retention of Outside Planning
Consultant
10Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98032 Ontario Hydro, Part of Lot 32, Concession 2Ward 14 -
Scarborough Wexford
11Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98018 1248161 Ontario Limited,
255 Blantyre Avenue Birchliff Community, Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
12Part Lot Control Exemption Application PL970031198152 Ontario Limited, 2533 Gerrard Street Birchcliff
Community - Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
13Other Items Considered by the Community Council
City of Toronto
REPORT No. 11
OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
(from its meeting on November 12, 1998,
submitted by Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair)
As Considered by
The Council of the City of Toronto
on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998
1
Parking Prohibition on Kingston Road Service Road
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 27, 1998) from
the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need to impose a parking prohibition on the south side of Kingston Road Service Road, east of
Duncombe Boulevard.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking prohibition signs are available in the
Transportation Services 1998 Budget Account No. 20000-70200-72260.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the no parking regulation identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Transportation Services received a request from the Momiji Health Care Society, 3555 Kingston Road, for a parking
prohibition on the south side of Kingston Road Service Road, east of Duncombe Boulevard. The specific complaint was
with regard to the sight line problems created for motorists exiting form the easterly driveway of the complex when
vehicles are parked on the south side of the road.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The Momiji Health Care Society is located on the southwest corner of Kingston Road Service Road and Duncombe
Boulevard, east of Markham Road. Occasionally vehicles park an the south side of the roadway in the vicinity of the
easterly driveway and impede sight lines for exiting motorists. Installation of a parking restriction on the south side to a
point 37 metres east of Duncombe Boulevard would only eliminate 2 or 3 parking spaces.
Conclusions:
A parking prohibition is recommended in front of Momiji Health Care Society to discourage vehicles from parking in the
area of the driveway which will afford an adequate sight line for residents and visitors exiting from the easterly driveway.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844, Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"No Parking"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
Highway SideFromToTimes or Days
Kingston RoadSouthDuncombe37 metresAnytime
Service RoadBoulevardfurther west
2
Extending the No Parking Anytime Restriction
on Greylawn Crescent
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 27, 1998) from
the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need to extend the parking restrictions further south on Greylawn Crescent to Babson Road.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $800.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking restriction signs is available in the
Transportation Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and
(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
As a result of a petition signed by the residents living on Greylawn Crescent, north of Babson Road, staff investigated the
feasibility of extending the existing parking prohibition to this portion of the road. This petition was signed by 100 percent
of the residents directly abutting the proposed prohibition. The complaint is that residents of the area apartments are
parking for long durations on the street.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Greylawn Crescent is a residential road that intersects Victoria Park Avenue at two locations, south of Ellesmere Road. A
No Parking Anytime restriction is currently posted on both sides of Greylawn Crescent in the vicinity of both intersections
with Victoria Park Avenue. Specifically, at the north intersection, the No Parking Anytime restriction was installed in 1974
on the north side of the road and then in 1995 on the south side due to cars from the apartments constantly parking on the
street. The installation of these restrictions has resulted in the cars parking further south on Greylawn Crescent.
Despite requests for police parking enforcement of the three hour limit, on-street parking continues on Greylawn Crescent.
Considering that there is 100 percent support from the 21 residents directly abutting the proposed prohibition, we can
support restricting parking as far south as Babson Road.
Conclusions:
As there is the support of the residents for a parking prohibition on both sides of Greylawn Crescent, we recommend the
posting this prohibition south to Babson Road.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"No Parking"
Prohibition to be Rescinded
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days
Greylawn Both Victoria Park 130 Metres East and Anytime
CrescentAvenueSouth of Victoria Park
(North Intersection)Avenue (North Intersection)
Appendix 2
"No Parking"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days
Greylawn Both Victoria Park Babson Road Anytime
CrescentAvenue
(North Intersection)
3
Proposed Stop Controls on Cascaden Street
and on Scoville Square
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 27, 1998) from
the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need for stop controls to define the right-of-way on Cascaden Street and Scoville Square.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $450.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the stop signs is available in the Transportation
Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the stop signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
As a result, development of a new residential community located south of Steeles Avenue, west of Brimley Road, staff
investigated the need for stop controls to define the right-of-way at intersecting roadways.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Transportation Services has determined that stop controls are required at three intersections within this new residential
community. The purpose of these stop controls is to define the right-of-way at these intersecting roadways, and to provide
area uniformity in traffic controls. The intersections identified are as follows:
(1)Cascaden Street at Ashcott Street - stop control on Cascaden Street;
(2)Cascaden Street at Scoville Square - stop control on Cascaden Street; and
(3)Scoville Square at Scoville Square - stop control on Scoville Square, westbound.
Conclusions:
Based on the results of staff investigations, stop controls are recommended at the intersections of Cascaden Street at
Ashcott Street, Cascaden Street at Scoville Square, and Scoville Square at Scoville Square (westbound).
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"Compulsory Stops"
Regulation to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2
IntersectionStop Street
Cascaden Street andCascaden Street
Ashcott Street
Cascaden Street andCascaden Street
Scoville Square
Scoville Square andScoville Square
Scoville Square(Westbound)
4
Parking and Pedestrian Crossing in Front of
Mary Shadd Public School on Hupfield Trail
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 27, 1998) from
the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To address the need to amend the parking/stopping restrictions in the area of Mary Shadd Public School on Hupfield Trail.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $1000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking/stopping restriction signs is available in
the Transportation Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2)the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted;
(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly;
(4)the Toronto Police, Community Policing Support install an adult guard at the new school crossing; and
(5)the Toronto Transit Commission relocate the bus stop further north of the existing location.
Council Reference/Background/History:
As a result of a meeting with the principal of Mary Shadd Public School, an officer from the Toronto Police, Community
Policing Support and Transportation Services staff, a number of adjustments to the parking/stopping restrictions and school
crossing locations were examined.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Currently this school has the standard 30 minute school side parking restriction with a stopping restriction on the opposite
side of the road. The specifics of these restrictions are "30 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" signs
along the east/south side of Hupfield Trail with a "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" and "No Parking,
8:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday" restriction on the west/opposite side, the latter restriction in front of a super
mailbox in the area.
Two school crossings, which are appropriately signed with No Stopping Anytime restrictions nine metres on either side,
exist at the north and south end of the school. Also, a TTC bus stop is located immediately in front of the school and the
appropriate No Standing restriction is posted. A School Bus Loading Zone also exists along the front of the school. These
restrictions result in making the permissive parking area so small that only 2 private vehicles can park temporarily.
On-Street Parking Observations:
Site traffic studies were conducted on Wednesday, May 20, 1998 during the morning and the afternoon
admission/dismissal times. The following table shows the results of these observations:
| Study Period 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Study Period 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Parking By School - (East Side)
Private Vehicles - No Stopping Anytime, No
Standing, School Bus Loading Zone, 30 Minute
permissive parking |
48 |
Parking By School - (East Side)
Private Vehicles - No Stopping Anytime, No
Standing, School Bus Loading Zone,
30 Minute permissive parking |
18 |
| School Buses/Vans
- within school parking lot
- within school bus loading zone |
0
0 |
School Buses/Vans
- within school parking lot
- within school bus loading zone |
0
0 |
| Parking Opposite Side - (West Side)
Private Vehicles
No Parking, 8 am-4 pm, M-F,
No Stopping, 8 am-4 pm, M-F |
26 |
Parking Opposite Side - (West Side)
Private Vehicles
No Parking 8 am-4 pm, M-F,
No Stopping, 8 am-4 pm, M-F |
4 |
| Parking Lot* Use
- inbound
- outbound |
3510 |
Parking Lot* Use
- inbound
- outbound |
20
27 |
| Three Point Turns - (Both Sides) |
6 |
Three Point Turns - (Both Sides) |
8 |
This table shows that most parents/guardians have a tendency to park directly abutting the school grounds while fewer
motorists parked on the west or opposite side of the road. By parking on the school side of the road, their passengers were
allowed direct/safe access to/from the school.
It should also be noted that, several vehicles were also recorded making three-point-turns along the front of the school. We
are concerned about motorists making "three-point turns" in sensitive school areas specifically because when vehicles
reverse, driver visibility of pedestrians, especially small children, may be seriously reduced. As such, we have advised the
principal that, although less convenient, perhaps the safest way for parents to change their direction of travel would involve
going around the block.
Pedestrian Crossing Concerns
Transportation Services staff recorded the volume and location of pedestrian crossings by this school simultaneously with
the parking observations. This information has been detailed in the following tables.
| Study Location: Pedestrians Crossing at the north School Crossing |
| Study Period 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. |
Study Period 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Children |
16 |
Children |
18 |
| Assisted Children |
40 |
Assisted Children |
19 |
| Adults |
24 |
Adults |
13 |
| Total |
80 |
Total |
50 |
School Patrollers Present: 8:30 a.m to 8:45 a.m. and 3:27 p.m. to 3:42 p.m.
| Study Location: Pedestrians Crossing at the south School Crossing |
| Study Period 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. |
Study Period 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Children |
6 |
Children |
19 |
| Assisted Children |
79 |
Assisted Children |
42 |
| Adults |
23 |
Adults |
14 |
| Total |
108 |
Total |
75 |
School Patrollers Present: 8:30 a.m to 8:49 a.m. and 3:27 p.m. to 3:38 p.m.
| Study Location: Pedestrians Crossing at Mid-block Locations |
| Study Period 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. |
Study Period 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Total |
62 |
Total |
46 |
It is encouraging to note that the School Crossings were well utilized, particularly by the younger pedestrians. Most
importantly, no conflicts between motorists or pedestrians were recorded during our study.
Collision History on Hupfield Trail in the Vicinity of Mary Shadd Public School
A three year review, January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1996, of the reported collision history along Hupfield Trail near
Mary Shadd Public School revealed that, during this time period, four collisions were reported. The collision in 1996
involved a motorist turning into the driveway at Mary Shadd Public School and striking a child on the sidewalk.
Fortunately only minimal injuries were sustained. The other three collisions occurred in 1994 and involved a variety of
drivers actions. Considering the nature of these minor collisions, further investigation was not required.
Conclusions:
As a result of our meetings and investigation of this location, we are recommending a number of amendments to the
parking/stopping restrictions to facilitate the installation and relocation of the school crossings, TTC bus stop, School Bus
Loading Zone and permitted parking areas. The specifics of our recommendations are as follows:
(1)that the two existing school crossings at the north and south end of the school be combined into one central school
crossing at Lady Bower Crescent (south intersection);
(2)that the police employ an adult crossing guard at this new location;
(3) that a No Stopping Anytime restriction be installed on both sides of the road nine metres on either side of the new
school crossing;
(4)that the TTC bus stop be relocated to the north end of the school; and
(5)that the existing "30 minute, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking restriction be amended to create
additional on-street parking spaces along the school frontage.
We will continue to monitor this location following the parking/school crossing amendments.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"No Stopping"
Prohibition to be Rescinded
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days
Hupfield West44 metres north23 metres north8:00 a.m to
Trailof Horseshoeof Glanvil Crescent4:00 p.m.
Crescent (North(North Intersection)Monday to
Intersection)Friday
Hupfield West48 metres north40 metres north8:00 a.m to
Trailof Glanvil Crescentof Lady Bower Crescent4:00 p.m.
(North Intersection)(South Intersection)Monday to
Friday
Hupfield West58 metres northLady Bower Crescent8:00 a.m to
Trailof Lady Bower(North Intersection)4:00 p.m.
Crescent (South Monday to
Intersection)Friday
HupfieldBoth23 metres north 18 metres furtherAnytime
Trailof Glanvil Crescentnorth
(North Intersection)
HupfieldBoth40 metres north 18 metres furtherAnytime
Trailof Lady Bowernorth
Crescent (South
Intersection)
"Parking for Restricted Periods"
Prohibition to be Rescinded
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
Maximum
Period
HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted
HupfieldEast 41 metres north 40 metres north8:00 a.m. to30 minutes
Trailof Glanvil of Lady Bower4:00 p.m.
Crescent (NorthCrescent (SouthMonday to
Intersection)Intersection)Friday
Appendix 2
"No Stopping"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days
Hupfield West44 metres north41 metres north8:00 a.m to
Trailof Horseshoeof Glanvil Crescent4:00 p.m.
Crescent (North(North Intersection)Monday to
Intersection)Friday
Hupfield West48 metres north ofLady Bower8:00 a.m to
TrailGlanvil CrescentCrescent4:00 p.m.
(North Intersection)(North Intersection)Monday to
Friday
HupfieldBoth9 metres south18 metres furtherAnytime
Trailof Lady Bower north
Crescent (North
Intersection)
"Parking for Restricted Periods"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
Maximum
Period
HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted
HupfieldEast 34 metres north 9 metres south8:00 a.m. to30 minutes
Trailof Glanvil of Lady Bower4:00 p.m.
Crescent (NorthCrescent (SouthMonday to
Intersection)Intersection)Friday
HupfieldEast Lady Bower 50 metres further8:00 a.m. to30 minutes
TrailCrescent north4:00 p.m.
(South Monday to
Intersection)Friday
5
Rosegrove Place at Summerglade Drive
Proposed Stop Control
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 27, 1998) from
the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need to install a stop control at the intersection of Rosegrove Place and Summerglade Drive.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of a stop sign is available in the Transportation Services
1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the stop sign identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Transportation Services received a request from an area resident to install a stop control at the intersection of Rosegrove
Place and Summerglade Drive.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Rosegrove Place is a minor residential roadway, located in the community to the southeast of the intersection of Sheppard
Avenue and Midland Avenue. Rosegrove Place forms a T-type intersection at Summerglade Drive to the north, and ends in
a cul-de-sac to the south.
Staff investigated this matter and concur that a stop control on Rosegrove Place at Summerglade Drive would assist in
defining the right-of-way at this T-type intersection. Due to a slight curve in the roadway to the east of the intersection, and
occasional on-street parking, sight lines are slightly restricted. The introduction of a stop control on Rosegrove Place at
Summerglade Drive will also provide area uniformity in traffic controls.
Conclusions:
Based on the results of staff investigations, a stop sign is recommended on Rosegrove Place at Summerglade Drive.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"Compulsory Stops"
Regulation to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2
IntersectionStop Street
Rosegrove Place andRosegrove Place
Summerglade Place
6
Brimley Road at Heather Road
Proposed Bus Passenger Shelter
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 29, 1998) from
the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To revise the 1998 Bus Shelter Installation Program approved list, by deleting the location of Steeles Avenue at Redlea
Avenue, and substituting it with the location of Brimley Road at Heather Road.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
No financial implications, since under the 1997 terms of the bus shelter advertising agreement between the former City of
Scarborough and bus shelter advertising contractor, Mediacom Inc., new bus shelters are to be supplied and maintained by
the contractor at no cost to the City.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the location of Brimley Road at Heather Road, southwest corner, be substituted for the Council
approved location of Steeles Avenue at Redlea Avenue, in the 1998 Bus Shelter Installation Program.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The purpose of this report is to revise the 1998 Bus Passenger Shelter Installation Program approved list as per City
Council direction. Specifically, on October 1, 1998, City Council adopted Scarborough Community Council
recommendation being:
(2)that the Director, Transportation Services, District 4, be requested:
(b)to defer installation of No. 15, "Steeles Avenue at Redlea Avenue" pending further consultation with the Ward
Councillors".
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Staff consulted with the Ward Councillor Doug Mahood and determined that due to proposed construction on Steeles
Avenue, east of Kennedy Road, it will be necessary to reschedule the installation of a bus passenger shelter on Steeles
Avenue at Redlea Avenue. At the request of Councillor Doug Mahood, the location of Brimley Road and Heather Road is
offered as an alternative replacement.
The daily on-passenger usage at the southbound bus stop on Brimley Road at Heather Road does not meet the minimum
required warrant of the bus shelter criteria, of 50 on-passenger boardings per day. The latest count undertaken by TTC for
the date of Tuesday, February 10, 1998, shows a daily on-passenger usage of only 38 people. However, the request for a
bus shelter at this location is being submitted due to public demand.
Conclusions:
It would be practical to replace the previously approved location of Steeles Avenue and Redlea Avenue, and to review this
location at the completion of the necessary road work. At the request of Councillor Doug Mahood, staff will recommend
Brimley Road and Heather Road as an alternative replacement.
Contact Name:
Steven T. Kodama
Assistant Director Transportation, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7148
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: kodama@city.scarborough.on.ca
7
New Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest
City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law
Amendment, Former Scarborough Transportation Corridor
Lands Study, Phase 3 - St. Clair Avenue to Eglinton Avenue
(W96052) Wards 13 and 15
Scarborough Bluffs and Scarborough City Centre
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the finding of fact,
conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated September30, 1998, from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommends that City Council:
(1)defer consideration of this application in the area west of Brimley Road to the Scarborough Community Council
meeting to be held in February, 1999, the area of notification for this meeting to be determined in consultation with
the four Councillors affected; and
(2)approve this application in the area east of Brimley Road by adopting the following reworded recommendation:
"Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council:
(A)Official Plan:
(1) amend the Knob Hill Employment District Secondary Plan by:
(1.1)replacing the Special Study Area designation with a Park designation east of Brimley Road: the northern
boundary of the park to reflect the location of the GO station parking;
(1.2)deleting the Industrial Area Uses designation south of the railway and east of the western boundary of the
City-owned lands east of Skagway Avenue, and introducing:
(a)a Park designation west of McCowan Road; and
(b)an Institutional - Public Utilities designation for the Eglinton GO Station;
(1.3)transferring all of these redesignated lands south of the railway to the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan;
and
(1.4)deleting the Industrial Area Uses designation north of the railway east and immediately west of McCowan
Road, and transferring these lands to the Eglinton Community Secondary Plan: the boundary to be established
along the southern edge of the railway;
(2)amend the Eglinton Community Secondary Plan by adjusting the southern boundary with the Cliffcrest
Community to lie along the southern edge of the railway, and by extending the abutting designations to the north
edge of the railway if necessary;
(3) amend the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan by:
(3.1)adding the lands referenced in Clause A.1.3 above;
(3.2)replacing the Low Density Residential designation east of McCowan Road with a Park designation;
(3.3)replacing the Neighbourhood Commercial designation west of Bellamy Road South with a Low Density
Residential designation;
(3.4)replacing part of the Low Density Residential designation west of McCowan Road and north of Oakridge
Drive with a Park designation;
(3.5)designating a bicycle/pedestrian path throughout the length of the study area from Brimley Road to Bellamy
Road South; and
(3.6)replacing Numbered Policy 7 with the following:
'7. East Side of McCowan Road, north of Oakridge Drive
Provision shall be made in the design and layout of parkland and/or trails to ensure adequate access and parking
for the existing cemetery to the south.';
(B)Zoning By-law:
(1)amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Knob Hill), as amended, with respect to the Eglinton
GO Station and the vacant lands bounded by Brimley Road and Eglinton Avenues and the CN railway, by
removing the lands and adding the lands to the Cliffcrest Community Zoning By-law No. 9396;
(2)amend the Cliffcrest Community Zoning By-law No. 9396, as amended, as follows:
(2.1)introducing a new "Institutional - Public Transit" (I-PT) zone, which permits Public Transportation Uses and
ancillary commuter parking facilities;
(2.2)introducing a new definition, that Public Transportation Uses shall mean the use of land, buildings or
structures, or portions thereof, for the operation of a transportation system which is provided by, or under the
control of, a public authority, but excludes a transit vehicle maintenance yard and/or storage facility;
(2.3)with respect to the lands occupied by the Scarborough GO station parking lot, by deleting the existing
"General Industrial" (MG) zone and replacing it with an "Institutional - Public Transit" (I-PT) zone;
(2.4)with respect to the vacant lands running from Brimley Road to Bellamy Road South, by deleting the existing
"Industrial" (M), "General Industrial" (MG), "Special Industrial" (MS) and "Single Family Residential" (S) zones
and replacing them with a "Park" (P) zone; and
(2.5)with respect to the new park land between the end of Skagway Avenue and McCowan Road, which is to
accommodate the Scarborough Children's Safety Village, by introducing an Exception to add permission for
Fraternal Organizations, Private and Public Educational Institutions, Private and Public Recreational Uses and
Commercial Uses incidental thereto;
(C)District Park Design:
direct the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to bring forward Terms of Reference for
a District Park Master Plan Study; and
(D)Other Matters:
authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Official Planand Zoning By-law as may be
required to give effect to this resolution."
The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on November12, 1998, in accordance
with Section 17 and Section 34 of The Planning Act and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance
with The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (September 30, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
This report presents recommendations to amend the Official Plan for the lands in the study area indicated on Figure 1, and
to amend the Zoning By-law to implement the proposed land use designations for the new parkland and for the Eglinton
GO Station.
This initiative introduces Low and Medium Density Residential designations west of Brimley Road, and a Park designation
to the east. It also introduces an Institutional - Public Utilities designation for the Eglinton GO Station. A series of policies
will guide the protection of the environment, the provision of services, the management of stormwater, and the phasing of
construction as development opportunities arise. The wording of these policies has been modified slightly from the draft
attached to the June 4 staff report, to better reflect standard Official Plan terminology, but the intent and effect remains the
same. In terms of the City planning documents, the affected lands are to be removed from the pertinent employment
districts and added to the abutting residential communities, in recognition of the proposed land uses.
The Official Plan Amendment (OPA) would remove the Special Study Area designation associated with the defunct
Scarborough Expressway, and provide opportunities for the revitalization of this part of southern Scarborough. Apart from
a portion of the GO station, the affected lands are owned by the City of Toronto, Canada Lands Company (CLC) and
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company: these landowners concur with the proposed development opportunities represented
by the land use changes recommended in this report.
Financial Implications:
Funding for the recommended District Park Master Plan Study will be addressed at the time Terms of Reference are
brought forward.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council:
(A)Official Plan:
(1)amend the Birchmount Park Employment District Secondary Plan by replacing the Special Study Area designation on
the north side of St.Clair Avenue with a Medium Density Residential designation, and by transferring the lands bounded by
St.Clair Avenue, Midland Avenue and the railway to the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan;
(2)amend the Knob Hill Employment District Secondary Plan by:
(a)replacing the Special Study Area designation with Low and Medium Density Residential use designations west of
Brimley Road, and with a Park designation east of Brimley Road: the northern boundary of the park to reflect the location
of the GO station parking;
(b)deleting the Industrial Area Uses designation south of the railway, apart from the portion between the centreline of
Brimley Road and the western boundary of the City-owned lands east of Skagway Avenue, and introducing:
(i)Low and Medium Density Residential use designations west of Brimley Road;
(ii)a Park designation west of McCowan Road; and
(iii)an Institutional - Public Utilities designation for the Eglinton GO Station;
(c)transferring all of these redesignated lands south of the railway to the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan; and
(d)deleting the Industrial Area Uses designation north of the railway east and immediately west of McCowan Road, and
transferring these lands to the Eglinton Community Secondary Plan: the boundary to be established along the southern edge
of the railway;
(3)amend the Eglinton Community Secondary Plan by adjusting the southern boundary with the Cliffcrest Community to
lie along the southern edge of the railway, and by extending the abutting designations to the north edge of the railway if
necessary;
(4)amend the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan by:
(a)adding the lands referenced in Clause A.2.3 above;
(b)replacing the Low Density Residential designation east of McCowan Road with a Park designation;
(c)deleting the proposed connection between Andrew Avenue and Brimley Road;
(d)introducing a Medium Density Residential designation on the east side of Midland Avenue to the north of the Highway
Commercial designation;
(e)replacing the Industrial Area Uses designation around Vivian and Jeanette Streets with a Low Density Residential
designation;
(f)replacing the Neighbourhood Commercial designation west of Bellamy Road South with a Low Density Residential
designation;
(g)replacing part of the Low Density Residential designation west of McCowan Road and north of Oakridge Drive with a
Park designation;
(h)designating a bicycle/pedestrian path throughout the length of the study area from St. Clair Avenue East to Bellamy
Road South;
(i)replacing Numbered Policy 7 with the following:
"7.East Side of McCowan Road, north of Oakridge Drive
Provision shall be made in the design and layout of parkland and/or trails to ensure adequate access and parking for the
existing cemetery to the south.";
(j)and introducing new Numbered Policy 9 as follows:
(9)West of Brimley Road, south of the railway:
(1)When considering development applications, Council shall encourage consolidation of properties to achieve a
comprehensive development which allows for an appropriate road pattern and overall stormwater management, while
remaining compatible with the existing single family homes in the area and the businesses along St. Clair Avenue. Council
shall consider proposals for phased development, to permit portions of the lands to be developed over time.
(2)The road network to serve new development shall provide a grid system based on connections to Brimley Road, St.
Clair Avenue and Midland Avenue, while minimizing the impact of new traffic on the existing residential streets in the
area. Council may consider reduced rights-of-way, provided that the safe and orderly movement of vehicles, bicycles and
pedestrians is secured, and that public utilities and services can be accommodated.
(3)Proponents of development shall submit technical studies addressing transportation impacts, stormwater management,
environmental impacts, tree preservation and provision of piped services. Consideration shall be given to designing
managed wetlands to retain and purify stormwater run-off from developed areas while preserving existing wetland habitat.
(4)Residential development on lands abutting the railway shall be designed to minimize the impact of noise and vibration,
and shall be set back from the railway in accordance with the requirements of the railway company.
(5)The boundary between medium and low density residential development shall be determined in conjunction with
detailed development applications.;
(B)Zoning By-law:
(1)amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (KnobHill), as amended, with respect to the Eglinton GO
Station and the vacant lands bounded by Brimley Road and Eglinton Avenues and the CN railway, by removing the lands
and adding the lands to the Cliffcrest Community Zoning By-law No. 9396;
(2)amend the Cliffcrest Community Zoning By-law No. 9396, as amended, as follows:
(a)introducing a new "Institutional - Public Transit" (I-PT) zone, which permits Public Transportation Uses and ancillary
commuter parking facilities;
(b)introducing a new definition, that Public Transportation Uses shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures, or
portions thereof, for the operation of a transportation system which is provided by, or under the control of, a public
authority, but excludes a transit vehicle maintenance yard and/or storage facility;
(c)with respect to the lands occupied by the Scarborough GO station parking lot, by deleting the existing "General
Industrial" (MG) zone and replacing it with an "Institutional - Public Transit" (I-PT) zone;
(d)with respect to the vacant lands running from Brimley Road to Bellamy Road South, by deleting the existing "Industrial"
(M), "General Industrial" (MG), "Special Industrial" (MS) and "Single Family Residential" (S) zones and replacing them
with a "Park" (P) zone; and
(e)with respect to the new park land between the end of Skagway Avenue and McCowan Road, which is to accommodate
the Scarborough Children's Safety Village, by introducing an Exception to add permission for Fraternal Organizations,
Private and Public Educational Institutions, Private and Public Recreational Uses and Commercial Uses incidental thereto.
(C)District Park Design:
direct the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to bring forward Terms of Reference for a
District Park Master Plan Study; and
(D)Other Matters:
authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law as may be
required to give effect to this resolution.
Background:
On January 7, 1997, the former Scarborough Council adopted Terms of Reference for Phase 3 of the former Scarborough
Transportation Corridor Lands Study. This section of the corridor, which runs from St. Clair Avenue East to Eglinton
Avenue East, is shown on Figure 1.
Following two community meetings hosted by the Planning Department, a series of Working Group meetings involving
interested residents and landowners in the area, and extensive agency consultation, staff recommend a series of changes to
the Official Plan which provide new opportunities for development in the area. Figure 4 indicates the proposed Official
Plan designations.
As noted in the staff report of June 4, 1998 entitled "Proposals for a New Direction", technical agencies and local residents
are generally supportive of these proposals; the residents strongly support the retention of large amounts of green space,
while agencies such as the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) have stressed the importance of appropriate
stormwater management. There is support for residential development on the lands west of Brimley Road, and for the
creation of a District Park on the lands immediately west of McCowan Road. A three-acre portion of that park site has been
granted to the Scarborough Children's Safety Village for the establishment of a road safety training facility. The exact
location is to be established as part of the overall park design, and there is some urgency for the park master plan study to
begin so that the Safety Village site planning can also proceed.
A zoning review has also been carried out, and changes are proposed which will implement some of the proposed land uses
detailed in this Official Plan Amendment. In particular, it is proposed to apply appropriate zoning to provide for the park
and GO station uses. Staff are recommending that the lands which could eventually redevelop for residential uses retain
their existing zoning for the present, and that Council await rezoning applications together with plans of subdivision, or
other development proposals, from the private sector. Retention of the existing zoning will also permit the continuing
operation of the warehouse business on Brimley Road north of Comrie Terrace.
Discussion:
Canada Lands Company has been actively marketing its holdings between Midland Avenue and Brimley Road since last
winter, and staff understand that a sale is close to being finalized. It is likely that the successful purchaser will submit
development applications in the near future. Should Council declare surplus its abutting holdings, then a comprehensive
redevelopment, perhaps in stages, could take place. The proposed policies are intended to guide such a phased building
programme for new housing on these lands, as well as on the Metropolitan Life property.
Development Considerations:
Part of the City-owned lands near the corner of Midland and St. Clair Avenues is currently leased until 2002 for a golf
driving range and mini-golf operation. This use could continue if the lands to the north were provided with underground
services across the driving range, on the line of the unopened Vivian Road allowance which connects to St. Clair Avenue
opposite Chine Drive.
Additional access is available from Midland Avenue at the current driveway onto the Canada Lands Company lands, and
from connections to other existing local roads in the area. However, traffic impacts will have to be assessed and the impact
on the existing community minimized in any future development. The proposed Official Plan Amendment includes the
deletion of a previously planned connection between Andrew Avenue and Brimley Road, in order to reduce traffic
infiltration into this community.
Access to the triangle west of Midland Avenue is also available from Midland, opposite to the driveway mentioned above,
but not feasible from St. Clair Avenue. Due to railway setback and access constraints, this site is not suitable for
development on a public street, but could support a low-rise apartment or other medium density housing form.
Parkland Matters:
In view of the amount of new park land being proposed in the community, with good visibility from the quasi-public space
of the GO station, planning staff recommend that the lands currently occupied by the Bellamy Tot Lot be redesignated for
single family housing and considered for eventual development. Lots were laid out on this property under Registered Plan
4338 to front onto Bellamy Road. However, future development would be more compatible with existing development if
the lots were reconfigured to front onto Adanac Drive. Lot 1, the most northerly of the group, would be retained in public
ownership to provide access to the station and to the parkland to the rear.
Parks staff would prefer to retain the Tot Lot use, at least in the short term, and should be consulted prior to any decision to
dispose of this property.
Now that the former Works Yard site on McCowan Road has been transferred to the park land inventory, the Cliffcrest
Community is no longer deficient in Community and Neighbourhood park land. However, the actual park remains to be
designed and developed. Parks planning staff in the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department can now be
directed to bring forward Terms of Reference for a District Park Master Plan Study.
Conclusions:
The recommended amendments conclude another very successful land use study for part of the former expressway lands.
With a high level of trust and confidence established between staff and members of Council and the local community, the
processing of future development applications should be facilitated. The background knowledge and agency input has
resulted in a good framework to guide such development.
As well, a range of land uses is proposed which meets the objectives of the City in several ways: retention of green space
and protection of the environment; opportunities for a return on investment in land which may be released for sale and
development; provision of infill housing in a location well served by public transit and other infrastructure; and potential
revitalization of this area of the City.
Contact Name:
Carolyn Johnson, MCIP, RPP
Acting Senior Planner, Transportation Division
Telephone:(416)-396-5376
Fax:(416)-396-4265
E-mail:cjohnson@city.scarborough.on.ca
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following supplementary report
(September 24, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
On September 22, 1998, Community Council considered a staff report concerning the Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands -
Ontario Municipal Board Hearings. In the conclusions to that report, the possibility of a land exchange with Graywood was
explored. One opportunity might involve part of the former Scarborough Transportation Corridor (STC) lands which are
the subject of a Public Meeting on this agenda under file W96052.
In addition to amending and adopting the report, Community Council resolved to request that staff "investigate ways and
means by which negotiations can take place with the developer on the opportunities for land transfer of the former
Scarborough Transportation Corridor lands that will be the subject of a report to be provided to Scarborough Community
Council on October 14, 1998."
The only section of the STC which may be considered for any land exchange lies between Midland Avenue and Brimley
Road. This area is being recommended for redesignation to residential uses. Staff remain committed to the recommended
land use changes in the Scarborough Transportation Corridor report, which provide for a significant area of land for open
space and park purposes in addition to the lands identified for residential use.
Ted Tyndorf, MCIP, RPP
Director, Community Planning, East District
City Planning Division
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following communication
(September 30, 1998) from Elizabeth English:
I received the above mentioned proposals and have many questions/concerns:
1.What factors were used to decide zoning was to be deemed parkland and residential. Why was the area east of Brimley
proposed to be parkland. Why wasn't the area west of Brimley considered for parkland. Was it ever considered for parkland
and if not, why not?
2.Low density housing includes single, semi and street townhouses. The area north of this corridor currently consists of
single family housing. The old neighbourhood houses 50' or larger lots. What lot sizes will the low density housing consist
of? What form of housing will this be? If street townhouses are the choice, then the value of my house will decline and I
have no control of this. I am therefore, against the construction of street townhouses in this area. Who will make the
decision as to the type of housing if the proposal is adopted. Of course, my first choice, if I had even been asked, would
also be parkland!!! As a working parent and husband who is subject to shift work, I cannot attend meetings as I have my
children.
3.With the inclusion of this housing proposals, have the city planners considered the impact on the area. How many
families/children have been estimated if the proposal is adopted. There are few schools in the immediate area. Anson Park
Public School are already using portables as the schools are not large enough to accommodate the current requirements.
How many street entrances will there be in the development?
4.I would like confirmation that Sydney Street will not be opened through Andrew Avenue and Comrie Terrace which
would allow for increased traffic.
5.Have all residents north of the development been notified including the older neighbourhood. I received my notice on
Monday, September 28. This note had to be received by today. This is NOT ample time for a study that has been under
consideration since December 1996.
As requested in the proposal, I have written this letter of concerns. The questions/concerns must be raised at the meeting. I
also require a written response to each of the above concerns and the outcome of the meeting.
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following communication
(October 1, 1998) from Marie Perta:
I received the proposal on Tuesday, September 29th and wish to comment on the following issues/concerns:
1.Timelines for Comments on Proposal
This planning study took place from December 1996 to June 1998, however, homeowners like myself are given only one
day to respond to it. This is totally unacceptable considering the study was completed in June 1998.
2.Sydney Street
The proposal indicates that the connection of Andrew Avenue through to Brimley Road as proposed is to be deleted. I want
confirmation, in writing, that Sydney Street will not be open to any successful land developer.
3.Community Input
The only way I became aware of this planning study was through a relative who resides on the north side of Comrie
Terrace. All homeowners to the south of this study area should have been made aware of this proposal for residential land
use. Why weren't they notified?
4.Traffic Implications
This major residential development will result in more traffic on Brimley Road. During the summer months, I find it
extremely difficult to cross Brimley Road due to the traffic enroute to Bluffers Park. This development will worsen an
already unacceptable traffic level on Brimley during the summer. Will future land developers be allowed to build exit roads
onto Brimley Road?
5.Proposed Residential Use
Most residential lots in my area are fifty foot. If developers are allowed to build low density residential homes, I'm sure that
they will build townhouses. As the owner of two homes on Andrew Avenue, I am opposed to the building of townhouses at
the end of my street which lower the value of single family dwellings.
6.Proposed Land Use
The planning study indicates that there have been community meetings on the proposed land use for this area. I would like
to know who has attended these meetings from my neighbourhood since no one was officially notified, in writing, by the
Planning Department of the land use study. Furthermore, why was the area of the corridor east of Brimley proposed as
parkland instead of the area west of Brimley. Is it because those homeowners along this area received notices of the
planning study and attended the meetings and requested parkland??? What factors were considered by the Planning
Department and who made the final decisions?
I trust my concerns will be included in the agenda for the October 14th meeting. I look forward to receiving a written
response to my concerns, as well as being notified of the outcome of this proposal.
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following communication
(October 27, 1998) from Larry Fawthrop:
Unfortunately, it appears that I will not be given an opportunity to even attend let alone speak.
I, like most people, will be at work at 2 p.m. on Nov. 12/98. I am opposed to the rezoning proposal with respect to its
residential components.
Please pass along my outrage that these types of decisions are being made "behind our backs".
Councillor Altobello declared his interest in the foregoing matter in that he owns property on Adanac Drive which is
located in the area of the Study.
(Councillor Altobello, at the meeting of City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, declared his interest in the
foregoing Clause, in that he owns property on Adanac Drive which is located in the area of the Study.)
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Proposed Plan of Subdivision T98006
776669 Ontario Limited (Anson Investments) East of
Brimley Road, North of St. Clair Avenue, Cliffcrest Community
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, amended this Clause by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the report dated November 17, 1998, from the Director of Community Planning, East
District, embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:
'It is recommended that an additional condition of draft approval be added requiring the applicant to submit an
undertaking to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to use best efforts to screen light intrusion to 10 Anson Avenue from
vehicles leaving the proposed road.' ")
The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the finding of fact,
conclusions and recommendations contained in the report, dated October19,1998, from the Director of Community
Planning, East District, recommends that the report of the Director of Community Planning, be adopted, subject to
adding a Recommendation No. (10), as follows:
"(10)the conditions of the Draft Plan of Subdivision provide for privacy fencing on the two side yards adjacent to
the roadway connecting the Anson Avenue cul-de-sac and the two rear yard properties immediately to the west of
the new roadway."
The Scarborough Community Council reports having requested that the Director of Community Planning, East District, in
consultation with the City Solicitor, report to City Council, at its meeting to be held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, on
the feasibility of an undertaking from the Developer to provide landscaping to mitigate the light intrusion, in agreement
with the owners of 10 Anson Avenue, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, East District.
The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on November12, 1998, in accordance
with Section 17 and Section 34 of The Planning Act and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance
with The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (October 19, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
To recommend approval of a plan of subdivision for a 0.76 ha (1.8 acre) parcel to permit seven single-family dwelling lots.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council support the Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Martin Rendl Associates on behalf
of 776669 Ontario Limited (Anson Investments), as shown on Figure2, subject to the following conditions:
(1)Plan as stamped "Recommended" this date (Figure 2);
(2)the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City regarding:
(a)the provision of all services and easements, and the payment of Development Charges;
(b)contribution to the City for the cost of street tree planting at $300.00 per lot;
(c)the applicant will be required to pay to the City $40.00 per lot to cover geodetic and aerial surveys;
(d)the applicant will be required to pay to the City $300.00 per installed fire hydrant for maintenance purposes;
(e)the owner will be required to pay 3 percent of the estimated cost of servicing to the City to cover engineering and
inspection, as determined by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;
(3)the owner to pay 5 percent parkland contribution as cash-in-lieu of land;
(4)the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with Bell Canada regarding services and required easements;
(5)the applicant will be required to submit an adjacency report with the submission of the engineering drawings, for review
and acceptance by the Works and Emergency Services Department and the Ward Councillors;
(6)the applicant to submit a Stage 2 Stormwater Management Report with the submission of the engineering drawings,
implementing stormwater management techniques to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services;
(7)prior to registration of the plan, the owner will be required to register on title a private easement over Lot 2, to provide
the current owner maintenance access for Block 9;
(8)the owner to submit a detailed plan which indicates the exact location of all existing trees situated on private property
and all City trees that are to be protected and preserved, together with appropriate protection measures; and
(9)the owner to submit an interim grading, landscaping and maintenance plan for Blocks 8 and9, to the satisfaction of the
Director, Community Planning, East District.
Context:
The subject land is situated east of Brimley Road, north of St. Clair Avenue. The parcel is vacant and undeveloped, with 22
metres (72 feet) frontage on Anson Avenue and an area of 0.76 hectares (1.8acres). The land is surrounded by single-family
dwellings.
Background:
In July 1998, Council considered the Preliminary Evaluation Report and directed Planning staff to continue to process the
application in the normal manner and to schedule the public meeting for the fall of 1998.
Existing Official Plan:
The land is designated Low Density residential, providing for single-detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings,
duplexes, convertible dwellings, and street townhouses, to a maximum density of 37 units per hectare (15 units per acre).
Existing Zoning:
The site is zoned single-family residential, permitting one single-family dwelling per parcel of land with a minimum of 12
metres (40 feet) frontage on a public street and a minimum lot area of 464 square metres (5000 square feet).
Comments:
The draft plan of subdivision (Figure 2) proposes the creation of seven single-family dwelling lots to be serviced by a new
17 metre (55 feet) wide cul-de-sac on the south side of Anson Avenue. The proposed lots would have frontages ranging
from 13.8 metres (45 feet) to 17.5 metres (57 feet) and minimum lot areas of 464 square metres (5000 square feet), which
would be similar with other properties in the area.
Two remnant blocks, Block 8 and Block 9, have been set aside for future assembly with abutting lands that may result in
additional lots being created. With respect to Block 9, which would become land-locked, the applicant proposes that prior
to registration of the plan, the owner will register on title a private easement over Lot 2, to provide the current owner
maintenance access.
The new lots will provide for additional housing stock to the City's inventory.
Although there is no significant vegetation on the site, development may impact on trees located on adjacent properties.
The owner will be required to submit an arborist report and a detailed plan which indicates the exact location of all existing
trees situated on private property and all City trees that are to be protected and preserved, together with appropriate
protection measures.
The application was circulated to technical agencies and departments for their comments. There were no objections raised
to the proposal, by the reporting agencies.
Conclusions:
Approval of this draft plan of subdivision will provide for the development of assembled vacant land and the creation of
new single-family lots similar in size to those existing in the area. The new lots will provide for additional housing stock to
the City's inventory. Planning staff are recommending the proposed plan of subdivision be approved.
Contact Name:
Aristotle Christou, Senior Planner
(416) 396-5228; (416) 396-4265 Fax No.
christou@city.scarborough.on.ca
________
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. William J. Hedley, Toronto, indicating support for the staff recommendations;
-Ms. Claudia Soderstrom, Toronto, expressing concern about traffic and light intrusion into her home from vehicles
leaving this development;
-Mrs. Doreen Procak, Toronto, expressing concern about light intrusion; and
-Martin Rendl, Martin Rendl and Associates, the applicant, expressing support for the staff recommendations.
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
report (November 17, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
To respond to the following direction from Scarborough Community Council:
"...the Director of Community Planning, East District, in consultation with the City Solicitor, report to City Council, at its
meeting to be held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, on the feasibility of an undertaking from the Developer to provide
landscaping to mitigate the light intrusion, in agreement with the owners of 10 Anson Avenue, and to the satisfaction of the
Director of Community Planning, East District."
Recommendation:
It is recommended that an additional condition of draft approval be added requiring the applicant to submit an
undertaking to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to use best efforts to screen light intrusion to 10 Anson Avenue from
vehicles leaving the proposed road.
Background:
At the November 12, 1998 Public Meeting, of Scarborough Community Council held in conjunction with the proposed
draft plan of subdivision, the owner of 10 Anson Avenue expressed concerns that headlights may shine into portions of her
home, which is opposite the proposed road.
Scarborough Community Council requested that a further report be prepared on the feasibility of an undertaking to
provide screening to mitigate this concern.
Comment:
Conditions of approval which seek to bind an applicant to undertake work on a third party's land can be difficult to fulfill
and for the most part are not enforceable. It is, however, appropriate for Council to encourage applicants to try to resolve
off-site affects in a reasonable fashion.
Conclusion:
Screening headlights may be possible through appropriate landscaping in the front yard of10Anson Avenue. This is a
matter for discussion and reasonable resolution between the affected parties.
An undertaking in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor from the applicant, to use best efforts to resolve this matter
should be sufficient.
Contact Name:
Ted Tyndorf, MCIP, RPP
Director of Community Planning, East District
Scarborough Civic Centre
Tel: 396-7343, Fax: 396-4265.)
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Andre Adams - 128 Scarboro Avenue
Ontario Municipal Board Appeal A252/97
Retention of Outside Planning Consultant
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, amended this Clause, by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the report dated November 24, 1998, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,
embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:
'It is recommended that the cost to retain a planning consultant to a maximum of $10,000.00 with respect to the Ontario
Municipal Board appeal on 128 Scarboro Avenue be provided from the Legal program's approved 1999 Operating
Budget.'")
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 27, 1998) from
the City Solicitor:
Purpose:
The Legal Division is requesting Council authority to retain outside planning evidence.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
A maximum of $10,000.00 to be allocated from the Corporate Contingency Account for the retention of an outside
planning witness.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the allocation of a maximum of $10,000.00 to the Legal Division from the
Corporate Contingency Account to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending Ontario Municipal Board appeal
on 128 Scarboro Avenue.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At its meeting of October 28, 1998, Council instructed the City Solicitor to attend any Ontario Municipal Board Hearings
with respect to Minor Variance Application A252/97.
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto for a variance from the lot area provisions of
the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law No. 10827 to permit two single family dwelling lots to each have a
minimum lot area of 5289 square feet whereas the Zoning By-law requires 7500 square feet.
On July 15, 1998, the Committee of Adjustment refused the variance request. As a result, the applicant appealed. In
addition, a consent application in support of the minor variance application was refused on August 10, 1998 and that
decision has been appealed.
The Council has instructed the City Solicitor to attend the hearing at Ontario Municipal Board, but as planning staff are
unable to provide evidence under oath, we require a planning consultant to support the Decision of the Committee of
Adjustment.
Conclusions:
We estimate that an upset limit of $10,000.00 be set aside in the Corporate Contingency Account for this purpose.
Contact Name:
Larry J. Darkes
Solicitor
Planning and Administrative Tribunal Law
Tel. No. (416) 392-7247
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
report (November 24, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer:
Purpose:
To identify a funding source for the retention of an outside planning consultant with respect to the Ontario Municipal
Board appeal on 128 Scarboro Avenue.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The cost for the retention of an outside planning consultant to a maximum of $10,000.00 be provided from the legal
program's 1999 operating budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the cost to retain a planning consultant to a maximum of $10,000.00 with respect to the Ontario
Municipal Board appeal on 128 Scarboro Avenue be provided from the Legal program's approved 1999 operating budget.
Council Reference/Background/History:
City Council will be considering Clause 9 of Report No. 11 of The Scarborough Community Council with respect to the
Ontario Municipal Board appeal at 128 Scarboro Avenue. Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of
the report (October 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor recommending that a maximum of $10,000.00 be allocated from the
Corporate Contingency Account for the retention of an outside planning witness.
At its meeting on October 1 and 2, 1998, City Council considered Clause No. 5 embodied in Report No. 11 of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, headed "Ontario Municipal Board Hearings". The purpose of this report was
to review the practices of the former municipalities and to standardize the City Solicitor's instructions to attend Ontario
Municipal Board hearings in support of Council's position with respect to planning applications.
In consideration of this clause, City Council also considered the joint report, dated September 30, 1998, from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Solicitor, entitled Retention of Planning Experts". City Council adopted
the joint report dated September 30, 1998 recommending that this report be referred to the Budget Committee for review.
At its meeting on November 18, 1998, Budget Committee stipulated that in the event that Council directs the hiring of an
outside planner, the necessary funding be taken from the Department's contingency.
Conclusion:
In the event that outside planning consultants are required to provide evidence at Ontario Municipal Board hearings in
support of City Council's position, funding should be provided from the Legal program's approved operating budget.
Contact Name:
Shekar Prasad, Director of Budget Services, 392-8095
E-mail:sprasad@mta1.metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca.)
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Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98032
Ontario Hydro, Part of Lot 32, Concession 2
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 30, 1998) from
the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
The subject lands were rezoned in July of this year from Public Utilities (PU) to Mixed Employment (ME), with a Holding
Provision (H) applied to prohibit restaurants, take-out restaurants and financial institutions. The current application now
seeks to have the Holding Provision lifted from the zoning of the property.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council:
(A)amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Ellesmere) to remove the Holding Provision (H) from the
Mixed Employment (ME) zoning of the property; and
(B)authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Zoning By-law amendment as may be required
to properly carry out the intent of this resolution.
Background:
Council on July 31, 1998 approved applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to delete the previous
Ontario Hydro designation and Public Utilities (PU) zoning applying to these former Ontario Hydro Corridor lands, to
enable their redevelopment with a variety commercial, business and employment generating uses. There were no appeals
and the amendments are now in effect. Council also applied Site Plan Control to the property, and the City is now in
receipt of a Site Plan Control Application S98084 providing for approximately 7900 square metres (85,000 square feet) of
development overall on this site.
In rezoning the property, Council had concerns with the site access and on-site vehicle circulation patterns among the uses
that are proposed to be created on separate parcels through consent to sever (File B97055). These concerns extended to the
adjacent Shell Canada lands at 1575 Warden Avenue, which is also undergoing redevelopment, due to agreement between
the parties for shared access arrangements between the properties.
The Holding Provision (H) was applied to prevent the higher traffic volumes associated with restaurants, take-out
restaurants and financial institutions until suitable arrangements had been made between the City and the owners for
various easements and appropriate site planning on both sites to accommodate such vehicle flows to and from Warden
Avenue.
Comments:
The owner has now submitted Site Plan Control application S98084 providing for the development of two commercial
buildings at the front of the site and the industrial use to the rear, and has also amended their Consent application B97055
to provide for adjusted easements for mutual access and parking, as shown on Figures 2 and 3. The site plan includes an
island restricting vehicles exiting the site to only northbound turns onto Warden, as required by the Works and Emergency
Services Department. A Site Plan Control application is nearing finalization for the Shell Canada lands which provides for
an access easement in favour of the subject lands, for which the parties have already entered an Easement Agreement. In
order to establish the easement for more than 21 years, Shell Canada has also recently filed Consent application B98079. It
is reasonable that both consent applications now be processed and concluded concurrently.
The applicant advises that a lifting of the Holding Zone (H) provision at this time will facilitate completion of a land
transaction for the Hydro lands involving North American Acquisition Corp. (Centre Corp), the proposed restaurants
(Harvey's and Country Style Donuts), and the proposed industrial operator (Meal Makers Ltd.) for which December 15,
1998 is the closing date.
Approval of the consent applications may occur prior to the Scarborough Community Council meeting, such that the
appeal period will expire prior to Council's consideration of the by-law to lift the Holding Provision. Should there be an
appeal on the consent approvals, Council may elect not to enact the amending by-law. It should be reiterated that failure to
lift the Holding Provision at this time will jeopardize the current transaction involving the subject lands, with attendant
business loss and assessment implications for the City.
Conclusion:
Notwithstanding these business arrangements of the parties, staff are confident that the access proposals now provided for
in the respective site plan and consent applications will adequately accommodate the vehicle generation and movements
associated with the uses now prohibited under the Holding Provision. Recognizing Council's intent when the Holding
Provision was first applied, staff believe the access arrangements are now acceptable and can be finalized through the
pending Site Plan and Consent approvals. Planning staff are therefore prepared to recommend that the restriction be lifted
to now permit restaurants, take-out restaurants and financial institutions. A By-law in this regard is available for this
agenda.
Contact Name:
Rod Hines, MCIP, RPP, Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7020, Fax: (416) 396-4265, E-mail: hines@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Preliminary Evaluation Report
Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98018
1248161 Ontario Limited, 255 Blantyre Avenue
Birchcliff Community, Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November 6, 1998) from
the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
To seek City Council's direction with respect to further processing of this application.
Comment:
On September 16, 1998, Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of this report until its November 12,
1998 meeting and directed staff to schedule a community meeting in the interim, with the applicant in attendance, for
further consultation on the senior citizen home proposal.
Following the Community Council meeting, the lawyer for the applicant advised that his client was not prepared to enter
into a community consultation process.
On October 30, 1998, Toronto City Council enacted Interim Control By-law No. 817-1998 applying to all sites zoned
"Limited Institutional" (LI) in the Birchcliff and Clairlea communities including the subject lands. The By-law will allow
for a planning study to be completed for these properties examining whether senior citizens' homes and nursing homes are
suitable uses and if they are, to establish zoning standards to ensure an appropriate fit within the existing neighbourhood
context. This study is required to be provided to Council no later than September 1, 1999.
Staff are therefore recommending that further consideration of this application be deferred until Council has made a
decision on this study.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Toronto City Council defer consideration of the Preliminary Evaluation Report concerning the
rezoning application on 255 Blantyre Avenue until such time as Council has made a decision in regard to the planning
report pertaining to all sites zoned "Limited Institutional" within the Birchcliff and Clairlea communities resulting from
Interim Control By-law No. 817-1998.
Contact Name:
Jayne Naiman, Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7040 , Fax: (416) 396-4265, E-mail: naiman@ncity.scarborough.on.ca
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following report (September 2,
1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
Kingwest Architects Inc., on behalf of 1248161 Ontario Ltd., has applied to amend the Zoning By-law to permit an
increase in the building coverage of a proposed senior citizens' home on a 0.24hectare (0.6 acre) property on Blantyre
Avenue north of Kingston Road. The property is zoned "Limited Institutional" (LI) which permits the proposed use to a
maximum building coverage of 30percent of the lot area. The rezoning application requests that the permitted coverage be
increased to a maximum 53 percent of the lot area.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Community Council direct the Director of Community Planning, East District to:
(1)circulate the application in the normal manner;
(2)facilitate dialogue between the applicant and local community, including the formation of a Steering Committee, with
the objective of developing a mutually-satisfactory design concept; and
(3)schedule the Public Meeting for Community Council's consideration of the application following the successful
conclusion of this dialogue.
Background:
(1)Until recently, the subject lands were occupied by the Fallingbrook Baptist Church. The church building is now vacant.
(2)The applicant's proposal is to construct 111 bed sitting units ranging in size from 23 - 36 mē (250- 400 square feet) with
a central dining room, lounge areas on each floor and other amenities including medical services. The development would
be served by 62 underground parking spaces.
(3)The "Limited Institutional" (LI) zoning which applies to the subject lands permits a Day Nursery, Nursing Homes,
Places of Worship and Senior Citizens' Homes. There are no height limitations on the property or density limits. The only
limitations are with regard to building coverage and setbacks. If the 30 percent coverage limitation is adhered to, the
current proposal would result in a 13-storey building.
(4)In January of this year, the applicant filed applications for a minor variance and site plan control approval with the City.
The variance request was to permit a 4-6 storey building on the property with a maximum building coverage of 43 percent
(see Figure 1).
Staff expressed concern regarding the height relationship between the proposed building and adjacent bungalows as well as
the exposure of the building's service areas to the residents across the road on Blantyre Avenue. A more sensitive design
treatment was encouraged.
The applicant's revised scheme is shown on Figures 2 and 3. Of particular note is that the two wings adjacent to
single-family homes have now been reduced to two storeys. Along the Blantyre Avenue frontage, which has homes across
the road, the height of the building has now been reduced from six to four storeys. The apex of the building and building
frontage along Clonmore Drive across the road from the park have now been reduced from six to five storeys. The service
areas, entrance to the underground and drop-off area have been relocated to the Clonmore Drive side so these elements will
not be visible to residents across the road on Blantyre Avenue.
As a result of the revisions requested by staff, changes to the applicant's building program and the applicant's desire to join
the two wings with an indoor courtyard, the applicant revised his variance request from 43 percent to 53 percent coverage.
(5)A Community Information Meeting on this proposal was hosted by Planning staff on April 20, 1998. Approximately
120 people were in attendance. The overall tone of the meeting was in opposition to the senior citizen home proposal.
Those in attendance expressed concerns about the viability of the project concept, its density/coverage, height, traffic
generation and inadequate parking.
(6)The variance request was considered by the Committee of Adjustment on May 20, 1998. The application was refused
for the following reasons:
(a)Notwithstanding that the Zoning By-law permits the proposed use, the proposed building coverage and scale of the
development render this project out of character with the surrounding dwellings and neighbourhood. The variance is not
desirable for the appropriate development and use of the site.
(b)The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is not maintained.
(c)In the opinion of the Committee, the variance is not minor.
(7)The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment decision on June 8, 1998. On July8,1998, City Council directed
that a City Solicitor attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment decision.
Conclusion:
Staff believe that this proposal provides for a sensitive design treatment and therefore, the subject rezoning application has
merit. However, it is clear that the proposal is not supported at the community level. Accordingly, further work has to be
done with the applicant, in consultation with the community and the local Councillors, to attempt to achieve an acceptable
scheme.
Contact Name:
Jayne Naiman
Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7040
Fax: (416) 396-4265
E-mail: naiman@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Part Lot Control Exemption Application PL97003
1198152 Ontario Limited, 2533 Gerrard Street
Birchcliff Community - Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November 9, 1998) from
the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
On September 30, 1997, the former Scarborough Council enacted By-law No. 25335 to exempt an eight lot residential
infill project at Gerrard Street and Coalport Drive from the Part Lot Control provisions under the Planning Act. This
By-law expired September 30, 1998. However, the owner has not yet sold five of the eight properties and therefore, has
applied for a new Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to be enacted for a further one year period.
Recommendations:
It is recommended:
(1)that City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to Part of Blocks B and C on Registered Plan
3952 more particularly described as Parts 1 to 15 on 64R-15582;
(2)that the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be repealed one (1) year from the date of the passing of the By-law;
(3)that all conveyances which occur after the exemption from Part Lot Control shall be in accordance with Reference
Plan(s) approved by the Director, Community Planning, East prior to the plan(s) being deposited in the Land Registry
Office, and generally in accordance with the lots as shown on Figure 1; and
(4)that Council authorize such unsubstantive, technical, stylistic or format changes to the by-law as may be required to
properly carry out the intent of this resolution.
Comment:
The proposal for four townhouses along the Gerrard Street frontage and four single-family residential lots on Coalport
Drive was approved by Scarborough Council on June 10, 1997. Subsequently, Zoning By-law No. 25140 was enacted.
To date, one of the townhouse properties and two of the single-family residential lots have been sold. The new Part Lot
Control Exemption By-law will allow for the conveyance of the remaining five properties thereby implementing the
development scheme endorsed by the former Scarborough Council.
Contact Name:
Jayne Naiman, Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 481-4180, Fax: (416) 481-4265, E-mail: naiman@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Other Items Considered by The Community Council
(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)
(a)Draft Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation and the
Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1)conducted a public meeting respecting the Draft Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation and the
Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks, as requested in the following communications;
(2)considered the recommendations of the Board of Health; and
(3)made no recommendation thereon:
(September 16, 1998) from the Interim Contact, Board of Health, advising that the Board of Health, at its meeting held on
September 15, 1998:
(i)adopted the report (September 1, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health and directed that it be forwarded to each
Community Council for further consultation with the community and that comments be forwarded to the Board of Health
by October23, 1998; and
(ii)adopted the joint report (August 26, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health and the City Solicitor, recommending
that the attached by-law be forwarded to the Community Councils for consideration and that recommendations be
forwarded to the Board of Health by October 23, 1998.
(August 28, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that City Council has requested that Community Councils hear
deputations on The Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks and forward comments to The Board of
Health and The Economic Development Committee.
________
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Ms. Veronica Hering, Toronto;
-Ms. Daniela Quaglia, Public Affairs Officer, The Toronto Humane Society;
-Mr. Alan Heisey, Solicitor, on behalf of Port Credit Pet Centre;
-Mr. Dave Brewster, P.J.'s Pet Centres and Super Pets;
-Mr. Luis McCann, P.I.J.A.C. (Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council), who submitted the Industry position document
respecting the proposed legislation;
-Ms. Margaret Both, The Ontario Herpetological Society, who submitted nine letters from students at Anson S. Taylor
Public School, regarding their turtle study program;
-Ms. Carole Both, Student;
-Mr. Carl McCleary, Mississauga;
-Mr. Grant Crossman, The Metro Toronto Reptile Swap and Symposium;
-Mr. Steve Marks, Barrie;
-Mr. Brian Eddy, President, Parrot Association of Canada;
-Mr. Tom Mendelson, Straits Aqualife Limited;
-Mr. Mike Bernakki, Massasauga Imports;
-Ms. Thea Botsford, Menagerie Pet Shop;
-Mr. Dominic Clark, Menagerie Pet Shop
-Mr. Mike Elioff, president, The Ontario Turtle and Tortoise Society; and
-Ms. Linda Pitney, Toronto.
________
Community Council received the following written submissions, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk;
-Mr.George F. Evens, Managing Director, (CLAW) Creatures, Land, Air, Water Advocacy;
-Recommendations of the Toronto Humane Society;
-Veterinarians of the Animal Hospital of High Park;
-J. Tamm, Toronto;
-Dr. John Valsamis, BSc., D.V.M, Britannia Animal Hospital, Mississauga;
-Dr. Rick Axelson, D.V.M., The Links Road Animal and Bird Clinic, North York; and
-Dr. Janet G. Sawyer, BSc., Msc., DVM, Pickering.
The following amendments were made by the Community Council, but as a result of a final recorded vote on the
recommendations, as amended, they were not carried:
-That all Stoop and Scoop By-laws apply to all public and private property in the City of Toronto.
-That the Medical Officer of Health be requested to revisit the list of Exotic Animals and report to the Board of Health
specifying what exactly constitutes an "Exotic Animal"; and on the issue of "grandfathering" with respect to the existing
by-laws.
-That the Board of Health be requested to undertake extensive public notification on this issue, prior to the December 1,
1998, meeting.
Recorded vote:
Upon the question of the adoption of the Board of Health recommendations, as amended by the Scarborough Community
Council:
Yeas:Councillors Berardinetti, Mahood, Moeser, Shaw -4
Nays:Councillors Altobello, Ashton, Duguid, Faubert, Kelly -5
(b)Private Tree Removal - Reznick Construction
Draft Plan of Subdivision T84021
North Side of Lawrence East, West of Megan Avenue
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council reports having adopted Recommendation No.(2) in the following report, to
defer the decision to issue or deny a permit for the removal of trees until such time that the grading plans have been
reviewed in concert with the tree preservation plan, and requested that, in the interim, the Director, East Region
Parks and Recreation Department, and the Director, Community Planning, East District, consult further with the
Ward Councillors, Mr. W.A. Dempsey, and the applicant, and report back to Community Council as soon as
possible:
(October 26, 1998) from the Director, East Region Parks and Recreation Department, recommending that City Council:
(1)refuse to issue a permit to remove the subject trees; or,
(2)defer the decision to issue or deny a permit for the removal of trees until such time that the grading plans have been
reviewed in concert with the tree preservation plan; or,
(3)issue the permit to remove the subject trees conditional on the trees in question not being removed until permitted
construction related activities in accordance with plans approved commence, and, subject to compensation being provided
in the form of thirty-one 80 mm caliper trees planted on the site.
________
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. W. A. Dempsey, Centennial Recreation and Community Association; and
-Mr. Mats Strybos, Reznick Construction.
(c)Proposed Highland Creek Watershed Strategy
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1)received a presentation given by Mr. Brian Denney, Director of Watershed Management, and Ms. Adele
Freeman, Watershed Specialist for the Highland and Don, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority,
respecting the proposed Highland Creek Watershed Strategy; and
(2)resolved to support the development of the Watershed Strategy, as proposed by The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority.
(d)Preliminary Evaluation Report
Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98031
762294 Ontario Limited
3741 Kingston Road, Guildwood Community
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:
(October 19, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Scarborough Community
Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application targeted for the Second quarter of 1999, subject to staff
providing notice for the public meeting to all assessed persons within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property, the
Scarborough Village Community Association and the Guildwood Village Community Association.
(e)Preliminary Evaluation Report Number 2
Official Plan Amendment Application P97026
Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z97064
IBI Group on behalf of Alex Irvine Motors Ltd.
South-east Corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy Road
Dorset Park Employment District
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:
(October 21, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Scarborough Community
Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application targeted for the first quarter of 1999, subject to:
(1)staff convening a community information meeting, with notice being provided to all places of business and residences
shown on Figure 4;
(2)staff completing a review of the traffic study and Site Plan Control application; and
(3)staff providing notice of the said Public Meeting to assessed persons within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property
and to all those attending the information meeting who request such notice.
The Community Council received a written submission respecting this matter from Mr. Michael J. McQuaid, Solicitor, on
behalf of the Applicant, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(f)Preliminary Evaluation Report, Zoning By-Law Amendment
Application SZ98030, Connie Realty Limited
33 - 39 Andover Crescent, West Hill Community
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to adding thereto the
following:
"that the Director of Community Planning, East District, be directed to negotiate with the applicant to provide an
improved street relationship of the dwelling through either an increase in frontage of 6 metres and/or the
introduction of rear yard garages.":
(October 21, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council
convene a Public Meeting to consider this application targeted for the second quarter of 1999, subject to staff providing
notice of the said Public Meeting to assessed persons within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property.
(g)Preliminary Evaluation Report, Official Plan Amendment
Application SP98016, Zoning By-Law Amendment Application SZ98033
Site Plan Control Application SS98090
Zooview Development Ltd. and Zooview (East) Developments Ltd.
North Side of Sheppard Avenue, West of Hedge End Road
Rouge Community
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:
(October 22, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council:
(1)direct the Director of Community Planning, East District, to process these applications in the normal manner; and
(2)convene a Public Meeting to consider this application targeted for December9, 1998, provided that community
consultation and technical review by public agencies have been completed and addressed by the applicant in time to enable
staff to prepare the Recommendation Report the requested meeting.
(h)Preliminary Evaluation Reports, Zoning By-Law Amendment
Application SZ98028 AND SZ98029. Dar-Zen Holdings Limited
4800 Sheppard Avenue East, Unit 114
4800 - 4810 Sheppard Avenue East
Marshalling Yard Employment District
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to adding thereto the
following:
"That when this matter is again considered by Community Council, the Director, Community Planning, East
District, provide:
(i)a copy of every report concerning the four applications along the Sheppard Avenue Industrial Area, where
Planning staff continuously recommended approval and such recommendations were turned down by Council; and
(ii)a history respecting variances applied for on this site, together with Property Standards violations and Sign
By-law applications.":
(October 29, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council
direct the Director of Community Planning, East District, to process these applications in the normal manner, subject to:
(1)the applicant amending Rezoning Application SZ98029 to permit 370 square metres (4,983 square feet) of Vehicle
Service Garages within the rear half of Unit 102, and within Units 103 and 104, in the westerly building on the subject
property;
(2)holding a Community Information Meeting with expanded notice beyond 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property.
The expanded notice would be to the residents on Shorting Avenue and south of Sheppard Avenue, along Havenview
Road, Glenstroke Drive, Lockdare Street and Kentish Crescent. The date of the Community Information Meeting to be
determined in consultation with the Ward Councillors; and
(3)targeting the Public Meeting for both applications in early 1999.
Mr. Mike Andrighetti, the applicant, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
(i)Technical Amendments to Various Zoning By-Laws - Various Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to striking out the
words "December 1998" and inserting in lieu thereof, the words "January 1999":
(October 19, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending the Community Council
convene a Public Meeting to consider this initiative at the December 1998 Community Council Meeting.
(j)Process Necessary to Amend Zoning for 261 Port Union Road
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1)struck out the recommendation in the following report; and
(2)requested that the Director, Community Planning, East District, report to the next meeting of Community
Council, scheduled to be held on December 9, 1998, respecting the zoning history of the garage use site and the
zoning process:
(October 26, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the process
necessary to amend the zoning for this property, and recommending that this report be received for information.
Community Council received a communication respecting this matter from Mr. William Brock, area resident, a copy of
which was provided to all Members of Community Council and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(k)Status of Committees of Adjustment and Consent Applications
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(October 26, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of
the process respecting Committees of Adjustment and the procedure for severance applications, and recommending that
this report be received for information.
(l)On-Street Parking Issues on Lawrence Avenue East
Between Pharmacy Avenue and Birchmount Road
Lawrence Avenue Study (W95027)
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1)referred the following report to the Director, Community Planning, East District, and the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, with the request that the parking options and the beautification issue be further
explored and a report thereon be submitted to Community Council as soon as possible; and
(2)requested that the Director, Community Planning, East District, also report to Community Council on the status
of the Lawrence Avenue Study relative to the Urban Planning and Development Services Department's 1999 Work
Plan:
(October 28, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of
the various matters related to the Lawrence Avenue Study and recommending that this report be received for information.
(m)New Applications Received - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(October 21, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the new
applications received during the five-week period ending October 21, 1998, and recommending that this report be received
for information.
(n)Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(October 27, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various
Site Plan Control Approvals granted by the Director, Community Planning, East District, and recommending that this
report be received for information.
(o)Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(October 27, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of
current appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board and recommending that this report be received for information.
(p)Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(October 26, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various
Consent Decisions granted by the Director, Community Planning, East District, and recommending that this report be
received for information.
(q)City-Initiated Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z97021
585 and 587 Kennedy Road, Kennedy Park Community
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Scarborough Community Council reports having rescheduled the Public Meeting under the Planning Act for
this application to the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on December 9, 1998, at 2:00 p.m., and
directed that, in the interim, notification of this meeting be given to an expanded area to include Hart Avenue:
(September 25, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that:
(A)Zoning By-law:
City Council amend the Kennedy Park Community Zoning by-law with respect to five properties on the east side of
Kennedy Road, south of Corvette Avenue, presently zoned Highway Commercial and Single-family Residential, to provide
for Multiple Family Residential Zoning, as follows:
(1)Permitted Use: Multiple Family Residential;
(2)one suite (individual dwelling unit) per 199 mē (2,142 square feet) of lot area;
(3)minimum front yard setback 6 metres (20 feet);
(4)minimum side yard building setback:
-for single-family dwellings 0.9 metres (3 feet) from side lot lines;
-for semi-detached dwellings, 0.9 metres (3 feet) from side lot lines on one side only;
-for a row of townhouses, 0.9 metres (3 feet) from end walls to side lot lines;
(5)minimum rear yard setback 7.5 metres (25 feet);
(6) maximum coverage: 50 percent of the area of the lot or parcel; and
(B)City Council authorize any unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment as
may be required to give effect to this resolution.
Ms. Ruth Lunel appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and requested that further
notification be undertaken to inform area residents of this application.
(r)Options for Ward Boundary Changes
The Scarborough Community Council reports having recommended to the Urban Environment and Development
Committee:
(1)the adoption of the following Options for Ward Boundary Changes:
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs Option 2b;
Ward 15 - Scarborough City CentreOption 1a;
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland CreekOption 1a,
subject to the boundary going straight down Morningside Avenue and the
area thus affected of Ward 13 being taken into Ward 13, in accordance with Maps13-2a and 2b;
Ward 17 - Scarborough AgincourtOption 2a;
Ward 18 - Scarborough MalvernOption 1a; and
(2)that an office be established by the City to review the Ward Boundary changes prior to the Municipal Elections
in the Year 2003 and that regular reviews be undertaken in every subsequent third election year.
(Note:Adoption of the foregoing Options will determine the boundary of Ward 14.)
Recorded vote:
Upon the question of the adoption of Option 1a for Scarborough Malvern:
Yeas:Councillors Altobello, Berardinetti, Duguid, Kelly, Mahood, Moeser -6
Nays:Councillors Ashton, Balkissoon, Faubert, Shaw -4
(October 26, 1998) from the City Clerk and Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, recommending
that Community Council recommend to the November30, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee a preferred option, within its Community Council jurisdiction, for divisions within City wards, based on minor
refinements, to permit single member ward representation.
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. Clancy Delbarre, Highland Creek Community Association;
-Ms. Sheila White, C. D. Farquharson Community Association;
-Mr. Douglas Grigg, Cliffcrest Community Association;
-Mr. John Stapley, Toronto;
-Mr. Ben Loughlin, Toronto;
-Mr. John Brickenden, Toronto;
-Ms. Helena Nielsen, Toronto; and
-Mr. Alan Heisey Snr., Toronto.
(s)Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Parks and Recreation Harmonizing Recreation User Fees
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1)received a presentation by Parks and Recreation Division of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Department respecting the Harmonizing of Recreation User Fees;
(2)considered the recommendations of the User Fee Committee as forwarded from its meeting held on October 27,
1998;
(3)conducted a Public Meeting thereon; and
(4)directed that the User Fee Committee and the Economic Development Committee be advised that the
Scarborough Community Council supports the following recommendations of the User Fee Committee:
(a)that the User Fee Committee, after having completed the public consultation process, recommend the
harmonization of all user fees for recreational services by the City of Toronto, effective January 1, 1999;
(b)that the surcharge for programs and activities for participants outside the City of Toronto area be retained;
(c)that the Chair of the User Fee Committee meet with the Budget Chief and staff to find potential funds to offset
the costs of implementing Option 5 and report back to Committee at its next scheduled meeting in that regard; and
(5)recommended to the User Fee Committee that an access policy be considered that would ensure that low income
families and individuals are not penalized:
(October 29, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising of the recommendations from the User Fee Committee meeting held on
October 27, 1998, respecting the harmonization of recreation user fees.
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Ms. Mary-Joyce Stone, Toronto;
-Ms. Carol Smith, Coalition for Children and Youth, Scarborough;
-Ms. Valarie Hartling, Children's Aid Society of Toronto;
-Mr. Denis Casey, 1st Vice-President, C.U.P.E. Local 79;
-Mr. Jim Buller, representative of Toronto and York Region Labour Council;
-Ms. Jacquie Buncel, Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, who provided
-Mr. David Rew, Executive Director, East Scarborough Boys' and Girls' Club;
-Mr. Richard DeGaetano, Scarborough Area Planner for the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto;
-Mr. Frank Shimada, representing seven Scarborough Seniors' Clubs;
-Ms. Margaret Killey, Scarborough Needle Art Guild;
-Mr. John Stapley, Toronto;
-Mr. John McClyment, Toronto; and
-Mr. Peter Vanslack, President, Agincourt Baseball League.
In addition to the foregoing, written submissions were received from the following persons:
-Ms. Mary-Joyce Stone; and
-Ms. Margaret Watson, Co-Chair Metro Chapter, Canadian Pensioners Concerned, Inc., Ontario Division;
a copy of which has been forwarded to the User Fee Committee, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
(t)Legal Department Practice on File Without
In-house Planning Support
Caroline Huaping Chiang, 43 Alanbull Square
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(October 29, 1998) from the City Solicitor, advising Community Council, as requested at its previous meeting, of the status
of the issue of funding and the lack of planning evidence at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to this
matter, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(u)Preliminary Evaluation Report
Official Plan Amendment Application SP98013
Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98025
BFC Construction Corporation, 3660 Midland Avenue
Milliken Employment District
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:
(October 30, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that:
(1)the Scarborough Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, excluding the seniors
residential hotel component, targeted for the second quarter of 1999, subject to:
(a)the applicant submitting traffic impact and parking, and site servicing reports and a subdivision application;
(b)Planning staff convening a meeting between the applicant and owner of the property on the south-west corner of
Midland Avenue and McNicoll Avenue, in order to encourage concurrent/co-ordinated development;
(c)Planning staff hosting a Community Information Meeting following submission to the City of the reports and
application requested in (a) above and following the meeting in (b) above; and
(d)the applicant developing, in consultation with City staff, site-specific urban design guidelines that can be effectively
implemented through all phases of development on the lands;
(2)the Director of Community Planning, East District, ensure that a land use study regarding the introduction of seniors
residential-type uses within the Milliken Employment District is included in the Urban Planning and Development Services
Department's 1999 Work Program;
(3)the Director of Community Planning, East District, report back to the Scarborough Community Council with Terms of
Reference for an area land use study which explores opportunities and constraints with respect to the introduction of
seniors residential-type uses within the Milliken Employment District; and
(4)the Scarborough Community Council defer consideration of the seniors residential hotel component to following
completion of the area land use study noted above.
(v)Scarborough Group Home Zoning By-law No. 25225 and
Appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board by:
the Former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
the Catholic Children's Aid Society; and
the St. Leonard's Society of Metropolitan Toronto
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1)adopted the following motion:
"BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Environment and Development Committee be advised that the Scarborough
Community Council confirms its support for the former City of Scarborough position with respect to separation
distance for Group Homes, given that the former cities of Etobicoke and North York by-laws are very similar to the
former City of Scarborough's, as are their demographics and neighbourhood characteristics."; and
(2)advised the Urban Environment and Development Committee accordingly:
(November 2, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding reports (October 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, and advising that
the Urban Environment and Development Committee, on November 2, 1998:
(1)referred this matter to the Scarborough Community Council (as requested by Community Council at its meeting held on
July 22, 1998); and
(2)requested that Community Council forward its comments thereon to the Urban Environment and Development
Committee for consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held on November 30, 1998.
(w)Official Plan Policies and Related By-laws Regarding
Conversion of Rental Housing to Condominium and
Demolition of Rental Housing
The Scarborough Community Council reports having referred this matter back to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee without recommendation:
(November 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding a report (October 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning
and Development Services, and advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee, on November 2, 1998,
approved the Commissioner's recommendation that this report and the Committee's action be forwarded to the Community
Councils for review at their meetings on November 12, 1998, with the request that comments thereon be forwarded for
consideration by the Urban Environment and Development Committee at its public meeting on this matter, scheduled to be
held on November 30, 1998.
Community Council received a written submission respecting this matter from Mr. Richard Kuchynski, Director of
Planning and Development, Goldlist Properties Inc., a copy of which was forwarded to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(x)Status Report - Official Plan Amendment Application SP98003
Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98005
Site Plan Control Application SS98054
Knob Hill Farms Limited (Home Depot)
Eglinton Community
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1)struck out the recommendation in the following report; and
(2)directed that a landscaping plan be submitted to the Director, Community Planning, East District, which will
increase the mature planting on the west side, i.e., the elevation facing McCowan Road:
(November 5, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the action
taken by staff, in accordance with the directions given by Community Council at its meeting held on July 22, as approved
by City Council on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(y)Briefing by the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received a briefing and a video presentation by Mr. Richard
De Gaetano, Scarborough Area Planner for the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto. Mr. De Gaetano
also provided each Member with a copy of a document entitled: "Surviving the Streets: Street Youth and
Squeegeeing in Toronto" as background information to his presentation, a copy of which is also on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
(z)Official Plan Amendment Application SP98015
Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98027
Shell Canada Limited, 2650 Brimley Road
The Scarborough Community Council reports having reopened the matter of timing for the Public Meeting on the
subject application, which was established by Community Council at its previous meeting, and on a motion by
Ward Councillor Mahood, having changed the hearing time on December 9, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to7:30p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
LORENZO BERARDINETTI,
Chair
Toronto, November 12, 1998.
(Report No. 11 of The Scarborough Community Council, including additions thereto, was adopted, as amended, by City
Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998.)
