Item - 2021.SC26.4

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Approved the proposed Planning Review Work Program, as outlined in in the report (August 23, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, as the basis for review to be undertaken to understand the current needs, challenges and opportunities for the Coronation Drive Employment Area.

2. Directed City Planning staff, in consultation with Economic Development and Culture and Transportation Services, to conduct public consultation in accordance with the proposed Consultation and Engagement Strategy outlined on pages 4 and 5 in the report (August 23, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 

3. Requested the Director of Planning, Scarborough District to report back to Scarborough Community Council with next steps for potential policy directions.

This report provides an update on the Coronation Drive Employment Area Review ("the Review"). The Review is focused on the local context and economic significance of the Coronation Drive Employment Area and identify key considerations for future uses that are responsive to the area and takes advantage of strategic economic development opportunities while meeting other important goals including a safe road network and protected natural areas.

Since initiating this work at the request of City Council in November, 2020, staff have created a profile of the Coronation Drive Employment Area, outlined preliminary considerations for potential economic development opportunities, and conducted an overview of the current transportation and goods movement context. This report also includes a consultation and engagement framework which will be advanced in the next phase of study to inform potential outcomes of the Review to address compatibility between employment uses and nearby sensitive land uses.