The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Committee’s Report to Council or the Minutes for the official record. 

Action taken by the Community Council on items that are “delegated” (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted.
 
Declarations of Interest, if any, appear at the end of an item.

Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Presentation by a representative of the Rouge Valley Health System.

 The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council approve additions to the Sheppard East Village BIA Board of Management.  The Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

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

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

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

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

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

To review and make recommendations on a request by Ardavan Mozafari of Susan Speigel Architect on behalf of Toronto Community Housing Inc., for approval of variance from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of an accessory facial wall sign at the above address.

The requested variance in staff’s opinion, is not minor in nature.  Staff recommends the requested variance be refused.

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

This report responds to the request made at Scarborough Community Council (SC30.26) at its November 10th, 2009 meeting, regarding the renaming of the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond, located at 30 Silverbell Grove in honour of Gary Holmes, a long-time softball coach and youth sports organizer.

The Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff is recommending that the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond situated at 30 Silverbell Grove be officially renamed “Gary Holmes Softball Diamond” in honour of Mr. Holmes’ contributions to youth softball participation  and the Malvern community.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Policy have been met.

Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting on January 12, 2010, adopted a motion by Councillor DeBaeremaeker to reopen Item SC28.14 (September 15, 2009) as it relates to All-way Stop Controls on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive, such item to be considered at the meeting to be held on February 9, 2010.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise on the feasibility on installing all-way stop controls at two intersections in Ward 38.

It is recommended that an all-way stop control not be installed at neither Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard nor at Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive since the subject intersections failed to meet the warrant for installation which was adopted by Council for use in the City of Toronto.

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

This report provides the results of an All-Way Stop Control study conducted at the intersection of Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road.

Traffic studies reveal that an All-Way Stop Control, including a flashing beacon is warranted at the noted intersection.

In addition, staff are recommending that the intersection be raised during the reconstruction of Blantyre Avenue.

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

This report responds to a concern about the inconsistency between parking regulation by-laws and signage at the corner of Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road. Transportation staff has confirmed the need to housekeep the parking regulations by-laws in order to enable proper enforcement of the posted parking regulations and maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic.

It is recommended that Transportation Services amend the parking regulations by-laws on the east side of Audrey Avenue and the south side of Dodge Road at the intersection of these two streets.

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

This report responds to a concern about lack of parking regulations on the west side of Brockley Drive. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic on Brockley Drive. In addition, it will allow trucks servicing the adjacent property to manoeuvre.

It is recommended that Transportation Services install a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Brockley Drive just north of Treewood Street.

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

During an operational review in the Treverton Drive area, Transportation Services staff identified eleven uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area of Treverton Drive and Stratton Avenue.

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject eleven uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, until its meeting to be held on April 27, 2010.

2.         Requested the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, to report back for the meeting on April 27, 2010, with a more thorough traffic study, including comment on traffic volume and speeds and a more appropriate location for traffic control signals.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to discuss the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive.

Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are not warranted at this location.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

This report responds to a petition generated by area residents requesting stricter parking regulations on several local streets in their neighbourhood including Progress Avenue.

The implementation of a “No Stopping Anytime” prohibition along the west side of Progress Avenue, from Milner Avenue to Sheppard Avenue East, will address residents concerns regarding excessive parking abuses along this minor arterial roadway.

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

As part of an operational review, it is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject two uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

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

This report responds to a petition generated by area residents requesting that overnight parking be banned on both sides of Andover Crescent.

The implementation of the above parking prohibitions will address residents concerns regarding excessive overnight parking along this street.

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

This report is a review of a “Through Street” By-law after an all-way stop control was installed at the intersection of Poplar Road and Dearham Wood/Cumber Avenue.

At the same time, Transportation Services staff also reviewed the installation of minor street stop signs at other uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area (Lyncroft Drive north and south intersections and Forsythia Drive, Tivoli Court and Lalton Place, Tivoli Court and Morna Avenue, and Schubert Drive and Rossini Place), all being in the Guildwood neighbourhood.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to rezone the property located at 554 and 556 Danforth Road and 64 North Woodrow Boulevard in order to expand the existing 2-storey commercial building for the veterinary clinic and to provide two additional rental dwelling units above.  A second storey addition to the existing single-family dwelling on the subject property is also proposed.

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

The application should proceed through the normal planning process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting once the required notice is posted on the subject lands indicating that the rezoning application has been filed with the City.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all required information is provided by the applicant and issues raised during the review are satisfactorily addressed.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes a zoning by-law amendment to permit a four-storey medical/office building with associated commercial uses at 2025 Midland Avenue.  Specifically, the applicant seeks to increase the range of employment uses and to add small scale stores and services on the first floor of the medical/office building.  Current zoning uses permitted on the site would be maintained.

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

The application should proceed through the normal planning process, including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applicant has filed a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a place of worship within an existing listed heritage house located at 3551 Victoria Park Avenue.  The applicant has also filed an application for site plan approval.   The applicant has been operating a place of worship at this location for some time and is now seeking permission to legalize the use. 

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

The application should proceed through the normal planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting and the preparation of a final report once all required information is submitted and issues raised during the review have been satisfactorily addressed.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes an official plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment to permit the demolition of existing grade-related rental housing and redevelopment of the site with townhouses and apartment buildings containing a total of 693 residential units, both rental and condominium at 1955 to 1991 Victoria Park Ave.  Since this proposed development of the lands contemplates the demolition of rental units, a “Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application” has been submitted to the City.

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

A community consultation meeting will be scheduled once City Planning has held further discussions with the applicant to address the concerns noted in this report.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applicant proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit a place of worship and  associated community facilities on the vacant parcel of land at the southwest corner of Select Avenue and Markham Road (3270 Markham Road).

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

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

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applicant proposes to amend the Official Plan and rezone the subject lands at 6039 Kingston Road to permit a 4-storey apartment building with 35 residential units including 3 live/work units.  The proposal includes one level of underground parking with 35 parking spaces and 4 surface visitor parking spaces.

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

The applicant should proceed through the planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all the required information is provided and all identified issues have been resolved.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to lift part lot control from various blocks and lots on Plans M-2459, M-2470 and RP 1664 in Monarch Corporation’s Evergreen Subdivision.  The purpose of the application is to enable the separate conveyances of 29 freehold townhouse units and 13 single family detached lots.  This report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years.

This report recommends that the lands at 29 Meadowvale Road be designated as a Site Plan Control Area.

Planning staff have been advised that the lands have been purchased by the Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud to construct an elementary school.  The school should be subject to site plan control.

Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 9, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

These applications were made after January 1, 2007 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The new provisions for draft plan of common elements condominium require that a public meeting be held.

The application for a common elements condominium proposes a common driveway on lands known municipally as 742-744 Kennedy Road, located on the west side of Kennedy Road south of Eglinton Avenue and in close proximity to the Kennedy Subway Station.  The common elements condominium is required to provide shared vehicular access and other amenities for two semi-detached and seven townhouse units recently constructed on this site, and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the common elements by the condominium corporation.

The requested exemption from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act is required in order to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the nine units intended for freehold ownership.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the draft plan of common elements condominium and approval of the application for part lot control exemption.  This report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or designate.  In addition, this report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years.

The Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival will be holding its Annual Festival event on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 am – 11:59 pm, in Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road.

This commitment is required to carry out and pursue all permits and arrangements necessary for the success of this event.  For liquor licensing purposes, to allow for an outside  beer garden, Scarborough Community Council declare the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival, on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 am – 11:59 pm, to be an event of municipal and community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to its occurrence.

Scarborough Community Council requested the City Solicitor to report back to Scarborough Community Council providing an update on the ongoing investigation into potential by-law infractions at 17 Island Road.

This report is an update on the ongoing investigation into potential by-law infractions at 17 Island Road.

Scarborough Community Council given the timing, directed the City Solicitor to file an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board before the February 16, 2010 deadline regarding the Committee of Adjustment decision (file A168/09SC) on 75 Howden Road.

On January 27th, 2010, the Committee of Adjustment had before it an application for front yard parking. This is an industrial building in the Wexford Employment Area. This property has a narrow frontage of 15.24 metres but is a deep property. The building is narrow, with only 12 metre width across the front. The zoning bylaw allows front yard parking as long as it meets certain criteria. A building needs to have a minimum of 15 metres front wall to have 5 spaces in the front or flanking yards. This building only has a front wall of 12 metres and front yard parking is not permitted as of right in the bylaw. The applicant wanted 6 spaces in the front yard. The discussion of the committee members was that they didn't think there was room for 6 cars to park, and asked why he could not park in the rear yard, The applicant showed pictures of properties on the street that had front yard parking. The committee compromised and approved front yard parking but limited it to 3 spaces.

The purpose of the bylaw to limit front yard parking is to ensure the front yards of buildings do not become a parking lot, to provide space for landscaping and front yard amenity and to provide an attractive streetscape. I therefore ask that this matter be placed on the agenda as an urgent item.

Scarborough Community Council extended its appreciation to Ed Watkins, Manager, Community Planning, and Ruth Lambe, Senior Planner, Community Planning, for their tremendous support to the City and wished them the very best in their respective retirements.

Councillor Heaps, to speak on behalf of the Scarborough Community Council in appreciation of the hard work and support of retiring members of Planning Staff in the Scarborough District.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 158-2010 to 166-2010.

Confirmatory Bills

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 167-2010.

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