Item - 2022.SC31.3

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2567 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (April 4, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council request the Owner to resolve outstanding matters related to the Functional Servicing and Capacity Analysis Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.

Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 25, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit an 11-storey mixed-use building at 2567 Eglinton Avenue East. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 8,856 square metres and contain 118 dwelling units. A total of  432 square metres of retail/commercial space is proposed on the ground floor with a resulting  Floor Space Index of approximately 3.25. One type "G" loading space, 119 vehicular and 92 bicycle parking spaces would be provided to service the proposed development. Vehicular access to the site will be provided from Huntington Avenue with parking provided in 2 levels of underground parking garage.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).

The proposal conforms with the Official Plan as it intensifies a site designated Mixed Use Areas in a way that is compatible with existing and planned context. The 11-storey building conforms to the appropriate midrise performance standards. It provides the necessary transition to adjacent low scale uses while introducing additional housing options, including units suitable for larger households within a contextually appropriate built form.

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