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Contents | Considered by City Council on |
Scarborough Community Council |
Meeting No. | 34 | Contact | Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator | |
Meeting Date |
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
Phone | 416-396-7287 | |
Start Time |
9:30 AM |
scc@toronto.ca | ||
Location |
Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre
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Chair | Councillor Mike Del Grande |
Item | ||
SC34.1 | 20 Holswade Road – Private Tree Removal (Ward: 35) | |
SC34.2 | 301 Rouge Hills Drive – Private Tree Removal (Ward: 44) | |
SC34.5 | Assumption of Services – 8800 Sheppard Avenue East - Mattamy (Rouge) Limited - Phase 2 - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2415 (Ward: 42) | |
SC34.6 | Assumption of Services – Oasis Boulevard, South of Passmore Avenue and West of Staines Road - Morningside Heights Community - Registered Plans of Subdivision 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393 (Ward: 42) | |
SC34.7 | Assumption of Services - 1039211 Ontario Limited, in trust 28T Evenwood Drive (Ward: 44) | |
SC34.8 | Traffic Control Signal Study - Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive, Birchmount Road and Florina Boulevard (Ward: 40) | |
SC34.14 | Speed Limit and Stopping Regulation on Finch Avenue East – From Neilson Road to Morningside Avenue (Ward: 42) | |
SC34.15 | Highway Alteration By-law – Steeles Avenue East between Markham Road and Tapscott Road, and Markham Road at Steeles Avenue East (Ward: 42) | |
SC34.16 | Proposed No Standing Anytime Regulation on the east and west sides of Morningside Avenue – from Kingston Road to Lawrence Avenue East (Ward: 43, 44) | |
SC34.19 | Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of the Walkway Located between 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive (Ward: 44) | |
SC34.20 | Lands on the south side of Bell Estate Road, east side of Dairy Drive, north and south sides of Ethel Bell Terrace, and east and west sides of John Bell Crescent – Part Lot Control Exemption Application – Final Report (Ward: 35) | |
SC34.22 | 671 Warden Avenue – Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption Applications – Final Report (Ward: 35) | |
SC34.23 | 2761 Markham Road – Rezoning Application – Final Report (Ward: 42) | |
SC34.25 | Protection of the Scarborough Waterfront (Ward: 43) | |
SC34.26 | Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 260 Beechgrove Drive - Committee of Adjustment Decision (Ward: 44) | |
SC34.27 | Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes (Ward: 44) | |
SC34.30 | 2157-2183 Lawrence Avenue East - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision at Ontario Municipal Board (Ward: 37) | |
SC34.31 | 37 Fulham Street - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision at Ontario Municipal Board (Ward: 41) | |
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Committee Report | Considered by City Council on |
Scarborough Community Council |
SC34.1 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 35 |
20 Holswade Road – Private Tree Removal |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree at 20 Holswade Road subject to the applicant planting three replacement trees, including a sugar maple, a silver maple and a honey locust tree. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree at 20 Holswade Road subject to the applicant planting three replacement trees, including a sugar maple, a silver maple and a honey locust tree. |
Origin |
(February 2, 2010) Report from Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation |
Summary |
The report requests that City Council deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located at the front of 20 Holswade Road. The owner proposes to demolish the existing single family dwelling, and build a new two-storey single family dwelling with a larger footprint.
Inspection of the tree by staff revealed that the tree is in good condition and there are no visible signs of disease. With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for many years. Urban Forestry cannot support removal of this tree due to its viable condition. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report & Attachments 1-2 - Private Tree Removal - 20 Holswade Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28457.pdf) |
Speakers (Committee) |
Mario Morsillo |
SC34.2 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 44 |
301 Rouge Hills Drive – Private Tree Removal |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree at 301 Rouge Hills Drive. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree at 301 Rouge Hills Drive. |
Origin |
(March 31, 2010) Report from Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation |
Summary |
The report requests that City Council deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located at the rear of 301 Rouge Hills Drive. The property owner is concerned that this tree is no longer viable to maintain, and poses a potential hazard to the surrounding properties.
Inspection of the tree by staff revealed that the tree is in good condition with no visible signs of defects or decay. With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for many years. Urban Forestry cannot support removal of this tree due to its viable condition. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Private Tree Removal - 301 Rouge Hills Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28876.pdf) |
Communications (Committee) |
(April 26, 2010) E-mail from Ashley Farnell (SC.New.SC34.2.1) |
Speakers (Committee) |
Ashley Farnell |
SC34.5 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 42 |
Assumption of Services – 8800 Sheppard Avenue East - Mattamy (Rouge) Limited - Phase 2 - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2415 |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2415 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.
2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2415.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2415.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2415 to Toronto Hydro. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2415 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.
2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2415.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2415.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2415 to Toronto Hydro. |
Origin |
(April 7, 2010) Report from City Solicitor |
Summary |
This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Assumption of Services - 8800 Sheppard Avenue East (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28993.pdf) |
SC34.6 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 42 |
Assumption of Services – Oasis Boulevard, South of Passmore Avenue and West of Staines Road - Morningside Heights Community - Registered Plans of Subdivision 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393 |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plans 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plans of Subdivision.
2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee with the exception of a cash deposit in the amount of $100,000.00 as set out in the report.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plans 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision Nos. 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393 to Toronto Hydro. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plans 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plans of Subdivision.
2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee with the exception of a cash deposit in the amount of $100,000.00 as set out in the report.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plans 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision Nos. 66M-2391, 66M-2392 and 66M-2393 to Toronto Hydro. |
Origin |
(April 8, 2010) Report from City Solicitor |
Summary |
This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Assumption of Services - Oasis Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28990.pdf) |
SC34.7 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 44 |
Assumption of Services - 1039211 Ontario Limited, in trust 28T Evenwood Drive |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council assume the services installed for this development and that the City formally assume the road within the development.
2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services in this development.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer be authorized to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the development to Toronto Hydro. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council assume the services installed for this development and that the City formally assume the road within the development.
2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services in this development.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer be authorized to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the development to Toronto Hydro. |
Origin |
(April 6, 2010) Report from City Solicitor |
Summary |
This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Assumption of Services - 28T Evenwood Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28992.pdf) |
SC34.8 |
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Amended |
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Ward: 40 |
Traffic Control Signal Study - Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive, Birchmount Road and Florina Boulevard |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council not approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive.
2. City Council not approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Florina Boulevard.
3. City Council not pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive.
2. City Council not approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Florina Boulevard.
3. City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Origin |
(April 9, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Summary |
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 at Rolark Drive and Birchmount Road at Florina Boulevard.
Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are not warranted at either location. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signal Study - Birchmount Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29164.pdf) Location Plan - Birchmount Road at Rolark Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29165.pdf) |
Speakers (Committee) |
Suraya Wallace |
8a | Traffic Control Signal Study – Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Summary |
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. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signal Study - Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27485.pdf) Location Plan - Birchmount Road at Rolark Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27484.pdf) |
Communications (Committee) |
(December 10, 2009) Petition from 1185 area residents (SC.Main.SC34.8a.1) (February 5, 2010) E-mail from Douglas Gebhart (SC.Main.SC34.8a.2) (February 6, 2010) Petition from 22 area residents (SC.Main.SC34.8a.3) |
Speakers (Committee) |
(February 9, 2010) Suraya Wallace |
SC34.14 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 42 |
Speed Limit and Stopping Regulation on Finch Avenue East – From Neilson Road to Morningside Avenue |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council rescind the speed limit and parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (April 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
2. City Council enact the stopping regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (April 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
3. City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council rescind the speed limit and parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (April 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
2. City Council enact the stopping regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (April 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
3. City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Origin |
(April 6, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Summary |
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 due to the TTC bus route on the subject roadway.
This report on Finch Avenue East details the changes to the distance of the east boundary of existing unsigned 60 Km/h speed limit and also a reduction of the speed limit to 50 Km/h, related to the recent railway grade separation and roadway widening/realignment. In addition, due to the new bicycle lanes, the existing on-street No Parking Anytime regulations will need to be rescinded and replaced with a No Stopping Anytime regulation.
Community Council’s approval of the No Stopping Anytime regulations and the 50 Km/h speed limit amendments will allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service and may improve roadway operation and safety. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report - Speed Limit and Stopping Regulation - Finch Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29094.pdf) Location Plan - Finch Avenue - From Neilson Road to Morningside Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29095.pdf) |
SC34.15 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 42 |
Highway Alteration By-law – Steeles Avenue East between Markham Road and Tapscott Road, and Markham Road at Steeles Avenue East |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the recommended road alterations at the intersection of Markham Road and Steeles Avenue East and on Steeles Avenue East between Markham Road and Tapscott Road as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (April 7, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
2. City Council rescind the “One Way Traffic Lanes” regulation, as identified in the Appendix 2 of the report (April 7, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
3. City Council enact the “One Way Traffic Lanes” regulations, as identified in the Appendix 3 of the report (April 7, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
4. City Council pass and amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the recommended road alterations at the intersection of Markham Road and Steeles Avenue East and on Steeles Avenue East between Markham Road and Tapscott Road as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (April 7, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
2. City Council rescind the “One Way Traffic Lanes” regulation, as identified in the Appendix 2 of the report (April 7, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
3. City Council enact the “One Way Traffic Lanes” regulations, as identified in the Appendix 3 of the report (April 7, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
4. City Council pass and amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Origin |
(April 7, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Summary |
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 recommend the enactment of a highway alteration by-law and right-turn lane designation for the recommended improvements to the intersection of Markham Road at Steeles Avenue East and Steeles Avenue East between Markham Road and Tapscott Road as noted in appendixes of this report. The proposed modifications will be undertaken and secured by nearby developers. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report - Highway Alteration - Steeles Avenue East (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29098.pdf) Location Plan - Steeles Avenue East at Tapscott Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29099.pdf) Location Plan - Steeles Avenue East and Markham Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29100.pdf) |
SC34.16 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 43, 44 |
Proposed No Standing Anytime Regulation on the east and west sides of Morningside Avenue – from Kingston Road to Lawrence Avenue East |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council enact the No Standing Anytime regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (April 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
2. City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council enact the No Standing Anytime regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (April 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.
2. City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Origin |
(April 6, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Summary |
This staff report is about a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision due to the TTC bus route on the subject roadway.
This report responds to a concern, on behalf of a community association, regarding drivers parking their vehicles on Morningside Avenue between Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue East to visit nearby coffee shops. To mitigate this on-street parking problem, a No Standing Anytime regulation is recommended along the subject portion of Morningside Avenue, as outlined in this report.
It is recommended that Transportation Services install No Standing Anytime regulations in the subject area. These regulations will help to encourage clear sight lines along this portion of roadway as well as continuing to provide some temporary pick-up and drop-off benefits. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report - No Standing Anytime Regulation - Morningside Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29105.pdf) Location Plan - Morningside Avenue - Kingston Road to Lawrence Avenue East (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29106.pdf) |
SC34.19 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 44 |
Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of the Walkway Located between 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council permanently close the public walkway located between 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive, shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Sketch No. PS-2007-188 (the “Walkway”), subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.
2. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the Walkway in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Scarborough Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed by-law.
3. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Walkway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the Notices page of the City of Toronto’s website for at least five working days prior to the Scarborough Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Walkway will be considered.
4. City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Alan John Schnurr and Renee Denise Schnurr at 48 Broadbridge Drive to purchase approximately 51.1 square metres of land shown as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2007-188 in the amount of $3,000.00 substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (April 7, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer.
5. City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Benedict K. Y. Chan and Regina Man Yee Chan at 50 Broadbridge Drive to purchase approximately 51.1 square metres of land shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2007-188 in the amount of $3,000.00 substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “B” to the report (April 7, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer.
6. City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.
7. City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the completion of the sale transaction.
8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council permanently close the public walkway located between 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive, shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Sketch No. PS-2007-188 (the “Walkway”), subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.
2. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the Walkway in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Scarborough Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed by-law.
3. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Walkway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the Notices page of the City of Toronto’s website for at least five working days prior to the Scarborough Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Walkway will be considered.
4. City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Alan John Schnurr and Renee Denise Schnurr at 48 Broadbridge Drive to purchase approximately 51.1 square metres of land shown as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2007-188 in the amount of $3,000.00 substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (April 7, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer.
5. City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Benedict K. Y. Chan and Regina Man Yee Chan at 50 Broadbridge Drive to purchase approximately 51.1 square metres of land shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2007-188 in the amount of $3,000.00 substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “B” to the report (April 7, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer.
6. City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.
7. City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the completion of the sale transaction.
8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable. |
Origin |
(April 7, 2010) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer |
Summary |
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 General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer request that the walkway located between 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive be permanently closed, and that a portion of the walkway be sold to the adjacent land owners, at 48 Broadbridge Drive, Alan John Schnurr and Renee Denise Schnurr and at 50 Broadbridge Drive, Benedict K. Y. Chan and Regina Man Yee Chan, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” and “B”.
The terms for completing the transaction, as set out herein, are considered to be fair, reasonable and reflective of market value. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report - Closure and Sale of the Walkway - 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29113.pdf) Location Map - 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29115.pdf) |
SC34.20 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 35 |
Lands on the south side of Bell Estate Road, east side of Dairy Drive, north and south sides of Ethel Bell Terrace, and east and west sides of John Bell Crescent – Part Lot Control Exemption Application – Final Report |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to Blocks 3 to 12 and 19, Plan M-2469, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.
2. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.
3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to Blocks 3 to 12 and 19, Plan M-2469, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.
2. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.
3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title. |
Origin |
(April 6, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Summary |
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 application proposes to permit the exemption from part lot control for Blocks 3 to 12 and 19 on Plan M-2469 to allow the division of land to create conveyable parcels for 64 dwelling units currently under construction.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the part lot control exemption application, and also recommends that the part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report and Attachments 1-6 - Bell Estate Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29014.pdf) |
SC34.22 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 35 |
671 Warden Avenue – Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption Applications – Final Report |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (April 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:
a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report (April 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which, unless as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and
b. any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
2. City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to Blocks 13 to 15 of Plan M-2469, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.
3. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.
4. City Council, prior to the introduction of the part lot control exemption Bill, require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.
6. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title. |
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Public Notice Given |
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990 |
Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1, subject to:
(a) the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3, which, unless as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and
(b) any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
2. City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to Blocks 13 to 15 of Plan M-2469, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.
3. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.
4. City Council, prior to the introduction of the part lot control exemption Bill, require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.
6. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title. |
Committee Decision Advice and Other Information |
The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 27, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act. |
Origin |
(April 6, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Summary |
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 application for common elements condominium proposes a private common element driveway (Block 17 of Plan M-2469) serving two townhouse developments under construction on the lands municipally known as 671 Warden Avenue.
The requested exemption from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act proposes the creation of 19 separate conveyable townhouse lots on Blocks 13 to 15 of Plan M-2469.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the draft plan of common elements condominium and part lot control exemption applications. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report and Attachments 1-4 - 671 Warden Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29001.pdf) |
SC34.23 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 42 |
2761 Markham Road – Rezoning Application – Final Report |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the zoning by-law for the Tapscott Employment District West Zoning By-law No. 24982, for the lands at 2761 Markham Road, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (April 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required. |
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Public Notice Given |
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990 |
Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the zoning by-law for the Tapscott Employment District West Zoning By-law No. 24982, for the lands at 2761 Markham Road, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 7.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required. |
Committee Decision Advice and Other Information |
The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 27, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act. |
Origin |
(April 6, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Summary |
This application was made 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 for the lands at 2761 Markham Road in order to expand the range of permitted uses and to construct 4 one-storey buildings. Specifically, the applicant seeks to maintain the employment uses currently permitted on the site and add a range of small scale stores and services.
The current zoning by-law for the site does not permit restaurants, medical and dental offices or retail and service commercial uses.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Staff Report - Rezoning Application - 2761 Markham Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29047.pdf) |
Communications (Committee) |
(April 12, 2010) Letter from Walter H. Watt, Property Administrator, Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (SC.Main.SC34.23.1) |
SC34.25 |
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Withdrawn |
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Ward: 43 |
Protection of the Scarborough Waterfront |
City Council Decision |
Speaker Bussin ruled this Item out of order at City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010. |
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information |
Speaker Bussin ruled that the recommendation of the Scarborough Community Council concern matters which are seized by the Executive Committee because the debate that took place at Scarborough Community Council was, for all intents and purposes, a debate about wind turbines and not about the broader topic of land use along the Scarborough waterfront. Accordingly, Item SC34.25 was ruled out of order. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario not to industrialize any Federal/Provincial Crown Lands and/or adjacent waterways along the Scarborough Bluffs, waterfront or escarpment. |
Origin |
(March 10, 2010) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie |
Summary |
Letter from Councillor Ainslie seeking support and approval from the Scarborough Community Council to protect the Scarborough waterfront by recommending that City Council request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario not to industrialize any Federal/Provincial Crown Lands and/or adjacent waterways along the Scarborough Bluffs, waterfront or escarpment. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28456.pdf) |
Communications (Committee) |
(March 11, 2010) E-mail from Regina Morai (SC.Main.SC34.25.1) (March 11, 2010) E-mail from Merrill Drzymala (SC.Main.SC34.25.2) (March 11, 2010) E-mail from Pascal Du Perron (SC.Main.SC34.25.3) (March 11, 2010) E-mail from David Vaughan (SC.Main.SC34.25.4) (March 11, 2010) E-mail from Florence Vaughan (SC.Main.SC34.25.5) (March 11, 2010) E-mail from Barbara Woloszczuk (SC.Main.SC34.25.6) (March 11, 2010) E-mail from Michael Woloszczuk (SC.Main.SC34.25.7) (March 12, 2010) E-mail from Alan Mason (SC.Main.SC34.25.8) (March 15, 2010) E-mail from Nancy Drewry (SC.Main.SC34.25.9) (March 15, 2010) E-mail from David Guerra (SC.Main.SC34.25.10) (March 16, 2010) E-mail from Grant & Susan Smith (SC.Main.SC34.25.11) (March 17, 2010) E-mail from Jens Arndt (SC.Main.SC34.25.12) (April 12, 2010) E-mail from Roy and Denise Wright (SC.Main.SC34.25.13) (April 18, 2010) E-mail from Deborah DiSalle (SC.New.SC34.25.14) (April 19, 2010) E-mail from Jean-Marc Frion (SC.New.SC34.25.15) (April 20, 2010) E-mail from Jacques Lupien (SC.New.SC34.25.16) (April 20, 2010) E-mail from Kelly Sweet and Daniel, Carley and Allana Duggan (SC.New.SC34.25.17) (April 20, 2010) E-mail from Jan Campbell (SC.New.SC34.25.18) (April 20, 2010) E-mail from Susie Eaton (SC.New.SC34.25.19) (April 21, 2010) E-mail from Steven Huang (SC.New.SC34.25.20) (April 21, 2010) E-mail from Chi Huang (SC.New.SC34.25.21) (April 21, 2010) E-mail from Paul Rhamey (SC.New.SC34.25.22) (April 22, 2010) E-mail from Stephanie Dolejsi (SC.New.SC34.25.23) (April 21, 2010) E-mail from Ted and Sandy Muir (SC.New.SC34.25.24) (April 22, 2010) E-mail from Carolyn Beard (SC.New.SC34.25.25) (April 22, 2010) E-mail from Dr. Andrea Woloszczuk (SC.New.SC34.25.26) (April 23, 2010) E-mail from Barbara Woloszczuk (SC.New.SC34.25.27) (April 23, 2010) E-mail from Michael Hayward (SC.New.SC34.25.28) (April 25, 2010) E-mail from Graham Yates (SC.New.SC34.25.29) (April 25, 2010) E-mail from Hilary Wollis Wardle (SC.New.SC34.25.30) (April 25, 2010) E-mail from Janet M. Heise (SC.New.SC34.25.31) (April 25, 2010) E-mail from D. Grant Wilkin (SC.New.SC34.25.32) (April 25, 2010) E-mail from Brenda Fawcett (SC.New.SC34.25.33) (April 25, 2010) E-mail from Karen Kammer Meier (SC.New.SC34.25.34) (April 25, 2010) E-mail from Linda Harris, President, Guild Renaissance Group (SC.New.SC34.25.35) (April 26, 2010) E-mail from Kathleen and Ross Flint (SC.New.SC34.25.36) (April 26, 2010) E-mail from Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr. (SC.New.SC34.25.37) (April 26, 2010) E-mail from Gideon Forman, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (SC.New.SC34.25.38) (April 26, 2010) E-mail from Stefan Wolos (SC.New.SC34.25.39) (April 26, 2010) E-mail from Patty Belcot (SC.New.SC34.25.40) (April 26, 2010) E-mail from Marsala Ginette (SC.New.SC34.25.41) (April 26, 2010) E-mail from Stewart C. Russell (SC.New.SC34.25.42) (April 27, 2010) E-mail from Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr. (SC.New.SC34.25.43) (April 27, 2010) E-mail from An interested area resident (SC.New.SC34.25.44) (April 27, 2010) E-mail from Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr. (SC.New.SC34.25.45) (April 27, 2010) E-mail from Annemarie and Kurt Heinze (SC.New.SC34.25.46) (April 27, 2010) E-mail from Janet Campbell (SC.New.SC34.25.47) (April 27, 2010) E-mail from Sherri Lange (SC.New.SC34.25.48) (April 27, 2010) E-mail from Gerda Hueniken (SC.New.SC34.25.49) (April 27, 2010) Submission from Bruce L. Smith (SC.New.SC34.25.50) (April 27, 2010) Submission from Betty J. Smith (SC.New.SC34.25.51) |
Speakers (Committee) |
Chris Tyrell, Chief Conservation Officer, Toronto Hydro |
SC34.26 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 44 |
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 260 Beechgrove Drive - Committee of Adjustment Decision |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 260 Beechgrove Drive (B054/09SC; A226/09SC; A227/09SC and A228/09SC). |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 260 Beechgrove Drive (B054/09SC; A226/09SC; A227/09SC and A228/09SC). |
Origin |
(March 23, 2010) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser |
Summary |
On February 24th, 2010, the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment had before it an application seeking consent to sever the subject site into three residential lots. The consent and minor variance applications were refused by the Committee of Adjustment and the applicant has appealed the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.
This request is made to authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the appeal and uphold the decision of the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Letter from Councillor Moeser - OMB Hearing - 260 Beechgrove Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28761.pdf) Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision - File B054/09SC (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28762.pdf) Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision - File A226/09SC (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28763.pdf) Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision - File A227/09SC (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28764.pdf) Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision - File A228-09SC (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28765.pdf) |
SC34.27 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 44 |
Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, that it has no objection to the request for an extension to the existing liquor licence for the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 at 45 Lawson Road, to allow for an outside beer garden during the annual Highland Creek Canada Day Parade to be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010, which has been endorsed by the Scarborough Community Council as an event of community and/or municipal significance. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, that it has no objection to the request for an extension to the existing liquor licence for the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 at 45 Lawson Road, to allow for an outside beer garden during the annual Highland Creek Canada Day Parade to be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010, which has been endorsed by the Scarborough Community Council as an event of community and/or municipal significance. |
Committee Decision Advice and Other Information |
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Endorsed the annual Highland Creek Canada Day Parade to be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Road, and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.
2. Endorsed having the fees waived for the cost of installing the banner across Lawson Road for the Highland Creek Canada Day Parade.
3. Endorsed the Port Union Waterfront Festival to be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Port Union Village Common, located at the foot of Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough, and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance. |
Origin |
(March 23, 2010) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser |
Summary |
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 Highland Creek, will be holding its Annual Canada Day Event on Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 (45 Lawson Road) Scarborough District.
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 and to waive fees related to the hanging of their banner. It is requested that Scarborough Community Council declare the Canada Day Event, on Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., 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.
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Background Information (Committee) |
Letter from Councillor Moeser - Highland Creek Annual Canada Day Event (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28766.pdf) |
Communications (Committee) |
(February 16, 2010) Letter from The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 Highland Creek - Annual Canada Day Event (SC.New.SC34.27.1) (April 20, 2010) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser - Port Union Waterfront Festival (SC.New.SC34.27.2) (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/comm/communicationfile-15036.pdf) |
27a | Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes |
Origin |
(April 20, 2010) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser |
Summary |
Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser, requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare the Port Union Waterfront Festival to be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Port Union Village Common, located at the foot of Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough, as an event of community and municipal significance. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Letter - April 20, 2010 - Port Union Waterfront Festival (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29655.pdf) |
SC34.30 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 37 |
2157-2183 Lawrence Avenue East - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision at Ontario Municipal Board |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment and then to attend a not yet scheduled Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to 2157-2183 Lawrence Avenue East and take the position that the variance should not be granted since it is not in the best interest of the community. |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment and then to attend a not yet scheduled Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to 2157-2183 Lawrence Avenue East and take the position that the variance should not be granted since it is not in the best interest of the community. |
Origin |
(April 26, 2010) Letter from Councillor Thompson |
Summary |
On April 14, 2010 the Committee of Adjustment had before it an application “to permit the existing holistic centre (Orient Spa) to remain in the commercial plaza”. The Committee of Adjustment approved the variance.
I sent a letter to the Committee of Adjustment requesting that the above item be deferred to provide an opportunity for me to meet with the applicant/owner to discuss what services she is planning to provide. My staff had left a number of phone messages at the number provided to us for the agent who was dealing with the file and no response was received. On the day of the hearing, the owner of the “holistic centre” called wanting to meet immediately before the meeting started. My staff advised the owner that there was no way that we could meet immediately because of previously scheduled meetings and that she should agree to deferring the matter until the next meeting to provide an opportunity for us to meet. The owner made the decision to move forward with the matter at the April 14th meeting.
The reason for my request that the City of Toronto appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision is that there is another “holistic centre” in this strip mall just above the proposed use on the second floor. My ward has a proliferation of “holistic centres” in strip malls along the arterial roads which abut residential neighbourhoods. A large number of the “holistic centres” are not what they claim to be, by providing services which are illegal. Locating the proposed “holistic centre” in this strip mall is not in the best interest of the community and the retail neighbours of the proposed use. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Letter from Councillor Thompson - 2157-2183 Lawrence Avenue East (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29671.pdf) Committee of Adjustment - Notice of Decision dated April 14, 2010 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29672.pdf) |
SC34.31 |
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Adopted on Consent |
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Ward: 41 |
37 Fulham Street - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision at Ontario Municipal Board |
City Council Decision |
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment decision regarding 37 Fulham Street (A051/10SC). |
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Committee Recommendations |
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment decision regarding 37 Fulham Street (A051/10SC). |
Origin |
(April 26, 2010) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee |
Summary |
The Scarborough Committee of Adjustment, at its meeting of March 24, 2010, had before it an application (A051/10SC) to varying the zoning by-law to permit the construction of an accessory structure to the rear of the existing dwelling at 37 Fulham Street.
The variance application was refused by Committee and the applicant has subsequently appealed the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board. |
Background Information (Committee) |
Letter from Councillor Lee - 37 Fulham Street (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29686.pdf) Committee of Adjustment - Notice of Decision dated March 24, 2010 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29687.pdf) |
Submitted Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Councillor Mike Del Grande, Chair, Scarborough Community Council |