Item - 2024.SC14.3

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 528 and 530 Birchmount Road, and 118 and 120 Newlands Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 27, 2024) 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.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on June 12, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend current Residential Detached Zone (RD) development standards under Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands 528 and 530 Birchmount Road, and 118 and 120 Newlands Avenue. 

The proposed rezoning would enable redevelopment of the four existing single detached residential properties with nine new single detached dwellings on smaller lots.  The new lots are intended to be created through approval of a future consent application to sever the lands accordingly.

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).

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.  The proposal represents a modest residential intensification of lands currently designated Neighbourhoods under the Official Plan and will contribute to the City's housing stock while fitting into the existing and planned context.