Item - 2024.SC17.19
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on November 1, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also SC14.9
SC17.19 - Reopening Item SC14.9, Residential Demolition Application - 676 Birchmount Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Re-opened Item SC14.9, titled “Residential Demolition Application - 676 Birchmount Road” amended by the Scarborough Community Council on June 12, 2024.
2. Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 676 Birchmount Road with the following conditions:
a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;
b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;
c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and,
d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Origin
Summary
I am requesting to reopen Item SC14.9, titled “Residential Demolition Application - 676 Birchmount Road”, which was amended by the Scarborough Community Council on June 12, 2024. Since that decision, I have had the opportunity to meet with the owners of the property and learned that the home is vacant and in a state of disrepair. Given this context, I respectfully request that we reopen and approve the demolition application for the safety and benefit of the surrounding community.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-249053.pdf