Item - 2019.SC7.7

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 with amendments.
  • This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.

SC7.7 - 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Status Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

City Council Decision

City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council direct the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District to bring forward a Final Report with recommendations in respect of the Zoning By-law Amendment application and Site Plan Control application for the site, to the September 16, 2019, Scarborough Community Council meeting; the final report must provide for the following:

 
a. a front yard building setback of 5 metres along Eglinton Avenue;


b. a front yard building setback of 1.4 metres from Danforth Avenue;


c. a minimum rear yard building setback of 7.6 metres from the south property line, with a maximum projection of 2.7 metres from the main rear wall for accessory structure/stairwell enclosures;


d. the entire building shall be generally contained within a 45-degree angular plane from the rear (south) property line;


e. a minimum separation distance (urban entrances) of 5.7 to 6.6 metres between C, D and E along Eglinton Avenue East, with a maximum projection of 0.9 metres for accessory structures/stairwell enclosures located in this area;


f. right-in right-out driveway access and egress to be on Danforth Road instead of Horton Avenue; and


g. a Section 37 contribution and allocation which will be negotiated with the applicant by the Ward Councillor, in consultation with City Planning, prior to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
 

2.  City Council direct that the applicant be requested to submit a full and complete revised submission no later than July 22, 2019.

 
3.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to submit an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; in addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) with appropriate financial security for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development.
 

4.  City Council direct that the said revised submission be circulated and Notice of Approval Conditions be brought forward to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council so that they may be considered along with the Final Zoning Amendment Report.

 
5.  If the owner elects to provide an agreed upon Section 37 Contribution, City Council direct City Planning and Legal Staff to prepare a Section 37 Agreement prior to the Bills being introduced to City Council for enactment at its meeting on October 2 and 3, 2019.

 
6.  City Council direct that notice to the public be provided that the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council will be a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for the purpose of the application.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

During the review of the Order Paper on July 18, 2019, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the jurisdiction of the Scarborough Community Council and bring it forward for consideration by City Council.

Background Information (Community Council)

(June 7, 2019) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Status Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-134158.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(June 25, 2019) Letter from Councillor Gary Crawford, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest (SC.Supp.SC7.7.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/comm/communicationfile-95616.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Remove from Committee moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That in accordance with Section 27-7.10 of Council Procedures, City Council remove Item SC7.7, headed "2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Status Report” from the Scarborough Community Council and bring the Item forward to City Council for consideration.


1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That City Council delete the Scarborough Community Council direction and adopt the following instead:

 

1.  Bring forward a Final Report with recommendations in respect of the Zoning By-law Amendment application and Site Plan Control application for the site, to the September 16, 2019, Scarborough Community Council meeting, the final report must provide for the following:

 
a. a front yard building setback of 5 metres along Eglinton Avenue;


b. a front yard building setback of 1.4 metres from Danforth Avenue;


c. a minimum rear yard building setback of 7.6 metres from the south property line, with a maximum projection of 2.7 metres from the main rear wall for accessory structure/stairwell enclosures;


d. the entire building shall be generally contained within a 45-degree angular plane from the rear (south) property line;


e. a minimum separation distance (urban entrances) of 5.7 to 6.6 metres between C, D and E along Eglinton Avenue East, with a maximum projection of 0.9 metres for accessory structures/stairwell enclosures located in this area;


f. right-in right-out driveway access and egress to be on Danforth Road instead of Horton Avenue; and


g. a Section 37 contribution and allocation which will be negotiated with the applicant by the Ward Councillor in consultation with City Planning prior to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.
 

2.  That the applicant be requested to submit a full and complete revised submission no later than July 22, 2019.

 
3.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to submit an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; in addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) with appropriate financial security for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development.
 

4.  That the said revised submission be circulated and Notice of Approval Conditions be brought forward to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council so that they may be considered along with the Final Zoning Amendment Report.

 
5.  If the owner elects to provide an agreed upon Section 37 Contribution, City Council direct City Planning and Legal Staff to prepare a Section 37 Agreement prior to the Bills being introduced to City Council for enactment at its meeting on October 2 and 3, 2019.

 
6.  Provide notice to the public that the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council will be a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for the purpose of the application.

SC7.7 - 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Status Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council directed that:

 

1. Planning Staff bring forward a Final Zoning Amendment report for the revised development proposal substantially in accordance with the architectural plans dated April 4, 2019 and on file with the City, with Bills to a Public Meeting at the September 16, 2019 Scarborough Community Council Meeting. The report shall allow for the following:

 

a. reduced front yard building setback from Eglinton Avenue of 5 metres instead of the 8 to 13 metres;

 

b. the proposed front yard building setback from Danforth Road of 1.4 metres instead of 2.0 metres;

 

c. rear yard main building setback of 7.6 metres instead of a rear yard setback putting the entire building below a 45 degree angular plane from the rear lot line;

 

d. setback of building projections from the rear lot line of 5.08 metres instead of 7.5 metres;

 

e. right-in right-out driveway access and egress to be on Danforth Road  instead of Horton Avenue;

 

f. urban entrances along the Eglinton Avenue East frontage to range from 5.7 to 6.6 metres instead of the 8.0 metres to 14 meters; and

 

g. a Section 37 contribution and allocation will be determined by the Ward Councillor in consultation with City Planning prior to the September 16, 2019 Community Council Meeting, so that the Section 37 agreement can be prepared prior to the Bills being introduced to City Council for enactment at its meeting October 2 and 3, 2019.

 

2. The applicants be requested to submit a full and complete Site Plan submission no later than July 31, 2019.


3. The Site Plan be circulated and Notice of Approval Conditions be brought forward to the September 16, 2019 Scarborough Community Council meeting so that they may be considered along with the Final Zoning Amendment Report.

Origin

(June 7, 2019) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This report provides status information and identifies a set of key unresolved issues regarding the application located at 2787- 2791 Eglinton Avenue East.

 

This application proposes amendments to City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as amended and Eglinton Community Zoning By-law No. 10048, as amended to permit 5 blocks of 4-storey stacked townhouses containing 184 residential units at 2787-2791 Eglinton Avenue East. The proposed development would have a total gross floor area of 15,874 square metres and a Floor Space Index of 1.85 times the lot area. A total of 229 vehicular and 138 bicycle parking spaces; and 1 Type-G loading space would be provided to service the proposed development.

 

Detailed project information on the October 2018 revised submission is found on the City's Application Information Centre at:

https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-information-centre/

 

The original application was submitted on April 9, 2018, and City Planning staff brought forward a Request for Interim Directions Report, to Scarborough Community Council on July 7, 2018. Staff outlined why the development was not supportable as it did not demonstrate how it would fit into the planned context and vision for Avenues in accordance with the City's Official Plan.  Planning staff advised that the proposed development was not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and does not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017).

 

Subsequently, at the July 27, 2018, City Council meeting, City staff were directed to "bring forward a final report to the first Community Council meeting of 2019 considering the proposed townhouse development as reflected on the applicant’s plans dated April 2018 and also considering the City's Townhouse and Low-rise Apartment Guidelines ". It was determined together with the applicant that the extent of changes required were significant and therefore a report could not be brought forward to the first Community Council meeting of 2019. The applicant agreed to continue working with City staff to further revise the proposal to further bring the application in compliance with the City's Townhouse and Low-rise Apartment Guidelines, as directed by Council.

 

To date, the applicant has submitted two revised proposals, however a number of key issues remain unresolved. As such, Planning staff were unable to bring forward a Final Report with the associated draft zoning by-laws due to the level of uncertainty with the proposal.

Background Information

(June 7, 2019) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2787 and 2791 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Status Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-134158.pdf

Communications

(June 25, 2019) Letter from Councillor Gary Crawford, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest (SC.Supp.SC7.7.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/comm/communicationfile-95616.pdf

Motions

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

2 - Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Scarborough Community Council reconsider Item SC7.7.


3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council delete Recommendation 1:

 

1. Scarborough Community Council receive this report for information.

 

and replace it with the following new recommendations:

 

"1. That Planning Staff bring forward a Final Zoning Amendment report in support of the revised development proposal substantially in accordance with the architectural plans dated April 4, 2019 and on file with the City, with Bills to a Public Meeting at the September 16, 2019 Scarborough Community Council Meeting. The report shall allow for the following:

 

a. reduced front yard building setback from Eglinton Ave of 5 metres instead of the 8 to 13 metres;

 

b. the proposed front yard building setback from Danforth Road of 1.4 metres instead of 2.0 metres;

 

c. rear yard main building setback of 7.6 metres instead of a rear yard setback putting the entire building below a 45 degree angular plane from the rear lot line;

 

d. setback of building projections from the rear lot line of 5.08 metres instead of 7.5 metres;

 

e. right-in right-out driveway access and egress to be on Danforth Road  instead of Horton Avenue;

 

f. Urban Entrances along the Eglinton Avenue East frontage to range from 5.7 to 6.6 meters instead of the 8.0 metres to 14 metres; and

 

g. a Section 37 contribution and allocation which will be determined by the Ward Councillor in consultation with City Planning prior to the September 16, 2019 Community Council Meeting.

 

2. City Council direct City Planning and Legal Staff to prepare a Section 37 agreement prior to the Bills being introduced to City Council for enactment at its meeting October 2 and 3, 2019.


3. That the applicants be requested to submit a full and complete Site Plan submission no later than July 31, 2019.


4. That said Site Plan be circulated and Notice of Approval Conditions be brought forward to the September 16, 2019 Scarborough Community Council meeting so that they may be considered along with the Final Zoning Amendment Report."


4 - Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Scarborough Community Council reconsider Item SC7.7.


5 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council amend Recommendation 1 by removing the words "in support of" and add the word "for", so that it now reads as follows:

 

"1. That Planning Staff bring forward a Final Zoning Amendment report in support of for the revised development proposal substantially in accordance with the architectural plans dated April 4, 2019 and on file with the City, with Bills to a Public Meeting at the September 16, 2019 Scarborough Community Council Meeting. The report shall allow for the following:

 

a. reduced front yard building setback from Eglinton Ave of 5 meters instead of the 8 to 13 meters;

 

b. the proposed Front yard building setback from Danforth Rd of 1.4 meters instead of 2.0 meters;

 

c. rear yard main building setback of 7.6 meters instead of a rear yard setback putting the entire building below a 45 degree angular plane from the rear lot line;

 

d. setback of building projections from the rear lot line of 5.08 meters instead of 7.5 meters;

 

e. right-in right-out driveway access and egress to be on Danforth Road  instead of Horton Avenue;

 

f. Urban Entrances along the Eglinton Avenue East frontage to range from 5.7 to 6.6 meters instead of the 8.0 meters to 14 meters; and

 

g. a Section 37 contribution and allocation which will be determined by the Ward Councillor in consultation with City Planning prior to the September 16, 2019 Community Council Meeting."

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council