Item - 2024.SC18.1

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2102 Lawrence Avenue East and 1 Ellington Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (November 20, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 2102 Lawrence Avenue East and 1 Ellington Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (November 20, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

4. City Council require the Owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for Eligible Tenants of the one existing rental dwelling unit proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments.

5. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to:

a. provide a legal undertaking with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by Part 4 above; and,

b. provide a legal undertaking with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by Part 4 above.

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 12-storey building at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East and 1 Ellington Drive. The proposal involves demolition and alterations to the designated heritage property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, a portion of which would be integrated into the proposed development, while retaining and respecting the existing cemetery on site.

The building would contain 148 residential rental units, including 46 affordable units, with a total gross floor area of 10,158 square metres. This would result in a density of 1.96 times the area of the site. A total of 10 studio units, 88 one-bedroom units, 33 two-bedroom units and 17 three-bedroom units are proposed. The proposed development would be supported by a total of 126 vehicular parking spaces, as well as 146 bicycle parking spaces.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and conforms to provincial plans. The proposed development also conforms to the City’s Official Plan. It provides residential intensification on a site that benefits from frequent bus service along Lawrence Avenue East while incorporating an existing heritage structure and delivering much needed affordable housing units.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the proposed development. The recommended Zoning By-law amendment will include a Holding Provision required to address servicing matters.