Item - 2024.SC13.1

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the June 12, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.

The Scarborough Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on May 6, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application to demolish a two-and-a-half storey rental apartment building comprised of eight rental dwelling units at 3291 Kingston Road. The units will be replaced with eight new rental dwelling units as part of the approved redevelopment of the site consisting of a 12-storey residential building with 357 dwelling units in addition to the replacement units.

Two of the eight rental units at 3291 Kingston Road were previously demolished without permits and are recommended to be included in the Rental Housing Demolition permit and replaced as part of the application. The proposal also includes the provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit. The proposal also includes the demolition of two owner-occupied, single-detached houses at 2 and 4 Windy Ridge Drive.

The properties are also the subject of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 209863 ESC 20 OZ) which was appealed by the owner to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in August 2022 due to a lack of decision from  City Council. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a written decision on November 10, 2023, approving the proposed Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, with the final order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the necessary agreements with the City, are secured, including considerations related to rental housing matters.

This report recommends approval of the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.