Item - 2014.SC32.19

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on May 13, 2014. The Scarborough Community Council has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.

SC32.19 - 357 Birchmount Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Referred

Ward:: 36 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Referred this item back to the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, for further review with consideration being given to all potential options related to the best use of this site including, but not limited to, a possible land exchange.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on May 13, 2014, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(April 14, 2014) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit the development of eight (8) semi-detached dwellings and one (1) detached dwelling on the lands located at the north-east corner of Birchmount Road and Highview Avenue, known as 357 Birchmount Road.

The proposed development conforms to the Official Plan, and is consistent the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The use is compatible with adjacent uses, and will provide an opportunity for the development of affordable housing. The proposed rezoning is considered appropriate for the use of the lands.

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

Background Information

(April 14, 2014) Report and Attachments 1-8 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 357 Birchmount Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-68694.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 357 Birchmount Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-68790.pdf

Communications

(April 11, 2014) Petition from Sue Mason, submitted to Urban Forestry Division and Councillor Crawford, listed with approximately 113 names online, is on file with the City Clerk's Office (SC.Main.SC32.19.1)
(April 11, 2014) Petition from Sue Mason, submitted to Urban Forestry Division and Councillor Crawford, containing approximately 53 signatures of area residents, is on file with the City Clerk's Office (SC.Main.SC32.19.2)
(April 11, 2014) Petition from Sue Mason, submitted to Urban Forestry Division and Councillor Crawford, containing approximately 205 signatures of area residents, is on file with the City Clerk's Office (SC.Main.SC32.19.3)
(April 21, 2014) E-mail from Ana Krapez (SC.Main.SC32.19.4)
(April 28, 2014) Letter from Eric Lee (SC.Main.SC32.19.5)
(May 1, 2014) E-mail from Dave and Angie Balfour (SC.New.SC32.19.6)
(May 2, 2014) E-mail from Susan Mason (SC.New.SC32.19.7)
(May 8, 2014) E-mail from Anna Drzewiecka (SC.New.SC32.19.8)
(May 6, 2014) Letter from Dina Cosolo (SC.New.SC32.19.9)
(May 7, 2014) Letter from Scott Milne (SC.New.SC32.19.10)
(May 8, 2014) Letter from William and Agnes Milne (SC.New.SC32.19.11)
(May 6, 2014) Letter from Jim and Victorine Wallace (SC.New.SC32.19.12)
(May 12, 2014) E-mail from Lien Truong (SC.New.SC32.19.13)
(May 12, 2014) E-mail from Freddie DeFreitas (SC.New.SC32.19.14)
(May 12, 2014) E-mail from Susan Mason (SC.New.SC32.19.15)
(May 12, 2014) E-mail from Erica Manaois (SC.New.SC32.19.16)
(May 13, 2014) Letter from Councillor Ana Bail�o, Chair, Affordable Housing Committee (SC.New.SC32.19.17)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/sc/comm/communicationfile-47483.pdf
(May 13, 2014) Submission from Steven Mark (SC.New.SC 32.19.18)

Speakers

Ene Underwood, Habitat for Humanity GTA
David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP
Agnes Milne
Frances Flint
Sue Mason
Steven Mark (Submission Filed)
Dianna Armstrong, Volunteer - Crew Leader, Habitat for Humanity
Dalton Jantzi, Outreach and Service Coordinator, Danforth Mennonite Church
Jennifer Green
Barbara Hobbs
Sarah Aburayyan-Termes
Robert van der Meulen

Motions

1 - Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council refer this item back to the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, for further review with consideration being given to all potential options related to the best use of this site including, but not limited to, a possible land exchange.

Vote (Refer Item) May-13-2014

Result: Carried	Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 5	Members that voted Yes are Michelle Berardinetti (Chair), Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Ron Moeser
Total members that voted No: 2	Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Norman Kelly
Total members that were Absent: 3	Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Chin Lee, Michael Thompson

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Redundant)

3 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Redundant)

That the owner be required to construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 2 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council.