Item - 2021.SC28.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on November 26, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021.
SC28.5 - Preliminary Report - 2240 Birchmount Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
City Council Decision
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct staff to conduct an area (land use) study and evaluate the application for 2240 Birchmount Road in the context of other potential development sites and existing development on lands fronting the south side of Sheppard Avenue East and the west side of Birchmount Road as bounded by Amethyst Road to the west and Cass Avenue to the south.
2. City Council direct staff to determine, based on the area land use study undertaken in accordance with Part 1 above, whether amending the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law with area specific measures is appropriate for all or part of this area.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-172762.pdf
SC28.5 - Preliminary Report - 2240 Birchmount Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct staff to conduct an area (land use) study and evaluate this application in the context of other potential development sites and existing development on lands fronting the south side of Sheppard Avenue East and the west side of Birchmount Road as bounded by Amethyst Road to the west and Cass Avenue to the south.
2. City Council direct staff to determine, based on the area land use study undertaken in accordance with Recommendation 1 above, whether amending the Official Plan and/or zoning by-law with area specific measures is appropriate for all or part of this area.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2240 Birchmount Road together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Directed staff to provide notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 2240 Birchmount Road. The applicant is proposing a 9-storey, 152 unit midrise residential apartment building. Commercial uses are contemplated on the ground floor.
Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-172762.pdf