Item - 2014.SC32.20

City Council on June 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2014, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend the proposed OPA 242, and the proposed McCowan Precinct Urban Design Guidelines, attached as Attachments 2 and 3 respectively to the report (May 2, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, as follows:

a.         Amend the second point under Section 4.2.b. of the Urban Design Guidelines to read as follows:

             "where appropriate, buildings containing retail uses will be designed to allow for their activities to 'spill out' with the provision of wider setback areas."

b.         Amend the first point under Section 4.4.b. of the Urban Design Guidelines to read as follows:

             "where appropriate, buildings along the McCowan Road frontage will contain animated uses and architectural features which support pedestrian activity."

c.         Amend the seventh point under Section 4.1 of OPA 242, and the third point under Section 4.2.b. of the Urban Design Guidelines to read as follows:

             "retail uses will be located at grade within residential, employment and public use buildings where appropriate, to provide interest and animation to public streets and spaces. Retail uses may be provided in additional locations provided that there are prominent, at-grade, street related entrances."

d.         Amend the fifth point under Section 4.1 (Built Form and Scale) of the Urban Design Guidelines to read as follows:

"All buildings will be designed and located so as to not create adverse shadows and wind on adjacent public spaces, streets, parks or open spaces, including East Highland Creek and the School/Park site, having regard for the varied nature of such areas. Shadows and wind impacts affecting neighbouring properties and buildings should be minimized."

e.         Amend the second point under Section 4.8: Community Services and Facilities and Section 37 of the Planning Act, second bullet (under Community Agency Space) by adding "and services for animals such as the Scarborough Animal Shelter (821 Progress Avenue) and the Toronto Feral Cat Recovery Centre (705 Progress Avenue)" after the word "children" so it now reads as follows:

"As part of the development review process, the City will assess the need for new development to contribute to the provision of community services and facilities. Community services and facilities priorities for the McCowan Precinct include, but are not limited to:

- public realm and streetscape improvements;

- public art;

- parks, open space and urban spaces;

- Community Agency Space - Dedicated and accessible community agency space for non-profit service agencies to deliver a wide range of programs/services for all user groups, in particular, newcomers, youth and children; and services for animals such as the Scarborough Animal Shelter (821 Progress Avenue) and the Toronto Feral Cat Recovery Centre (705 Progress Avenue).

- Child Care - High quality and accessible non-profit licensed child care facilities, particularly for infants, toddlers;

- Community Recreation –Additional recreational facilities and/or satellite recreation space including a double gymnasium and large flexible multipurpose rooms to run programs for all user groups."

2.         City Council amend the Official Plan, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 2 as amended to the report (May 2, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

3.         City Council adopt "The McCowan Precinct Urban Design Guidelines", including the "McCowan Conceptual Master Plan" attached as Attachments 3 as amended to 4B to the report (May 2, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

4.         City Council direct staff to use the "McCowan Precinct Urban Design Guidelines, including the McCowan Conceptual Master Plan" in the evaluation of all new and current development proposals and public initiatives.

5.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to undertake, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and other City Divisions, a Scarborough Centre Transportation Master Plan Study to examine the existing and planned transportation network within the Scarborough Centre and surrounding area.

6.         City Council direct City Planning, in consultation with other City Divisions, as appropriate, to report further to City Council, if necessary, regarding any changes/refinement to the McCowan Precinct Urban Design Guidelines (including the Conceptual Master Plan) following completion of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Bloor Danforth (No. 2 Line) Subway Extension and completion of the Scarborough Centre Transportation Master Plan Study.

7.         City Council request Parks, Forestry and Recreation, together with other City Divisions as appropriate, to initiate the steps necessary, including proposing changes to Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division's 10 year Capital Plan, to develop a public park on the City's portion of lands at 705 Progress Avenue and to undertake discussions with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) with the objective of optimizing shared-use of recreation amenities on the site.

8.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.