Decisions

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Requested Toronto Fire services to relocate the marked fire route located behind 3855-3863 Lawrence Avenue East, to a more appropriate location.

The plaza owner of 3855-3863 Lawrence Avenue East has raised concerns regarding the fire route situated directly behind their plaza. Advising that the fire route is unnecessary and has expressed interest in the possibility of its removal.

The attached map illustrates the specific fire route in question, which leads into the parking lot of a TCHC site located at 3847 Lawrence Avenue East. It is important to note that this TCHC site is always secured by a locked gate, effectively preventing access to the building site via this fire route.

There are multiple alternative entry points to the TCHC site, rendering the fire route in question redundant. The removal of this fire route would not compromise safety. I kindly request that the fire route be relocated to one of the existing points of entry.

Thank you for your dedication to addressing community concerns and ensuring the efficient use of resources.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2683 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the revised report (December 21, 2023) 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 direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to undertake the following:

a. Submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering & Construction Services for review and acceptance a revised Functional Servicing Report that a Site Servicing Review to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and demonstrate how this site can be serviced and whether the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate; and

b. Enter into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Site Servicing Review and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering & Construction Services.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 19, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes the demolition of the existing multi-tenanted retail commercial plaza and the construction of a new L- shaped,11-storey, mixed use building on the subject lands.

The proposed development would be comprised of 206 residential dwelling units and 589 square metres of retail/commercial space on the ground floor. A total of 19,168 square metres of new gross floor area is proposed representing a floor space index of approximately 2.66 times the area of the site. It would be supported by a total of 249 vehicular parking spaces (219 resident spaces and 30 commercial spaces) as well as 208 bicycle parking spaces. The proposal features a multi-use linear landscaped mid- block connection from Lawrence Avenue East to the Hydro Corridor in the south, (known as 'The Meadoway' lands).  

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 represents more efficient use of the lands while contributing to the range and mix of residential types in the area through intensification in a compact built form. The intensification of the site with the proposed mixed use building is appropriate given that it addresses the relevant development criteria for Mixed Use Areas, adequately addresses Avenues policies as well as other relevant policy directions. The redevelopment appropriately intensifies an underutilized site, fits with the existing and planned context, and provides enhancements to the public realm.

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

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 for the lands at 2031 Kennedy Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (December 21, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2301 Kennedy Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (December 21, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 19, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the former City of Scarborough South Agincourt Employment Districts Zoning By-law 24982 to permit additional commercial uses while maintaining the current parking ratio at 2031 Kennedy Road. The application seeks to expand the permitted uses within the existing at grade commercial spaces to include restaurant, take-out restaurant, personal service shop, convenience store, medical/dental office and office uses.

The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the Growth Plan (2020), while advancing Official Plan direction for Mixed Use Areas to encourage a broad range of commercial uses. The proposal incorporates additional commercial uses permitted under city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 into the site specific zoning by-law that regulates the subject lands.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law 24982, as amended, and to incorporate the site into the city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 5855, 5865, 5875, 5945, 5951, and 5955 Steeles Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the revised report (December 29, 2023) 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 January 19, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, to permit the construction of a one-storey warehouse with a total gross floor area of approximately 35,752 square metres.

The proposed development contains 268 surface parking spaces and would benefit from three vehicular driveway entrances. An enhanced landscaped area will be created on the northwest corner of the subject property, and two designated heritage buildings will be fully restored for adaptive re­use with retail or office uses. As part of this application, an extension of State Crown Boulevard will be required to be constructed to connect Steeles Avenue East and Select Avenue on the west frontage of the subject property.

The proposed development will contribute to employment intensification on an underutilized site and will generate approximately 300 jobs on lands that are identified Employment Areas by the Official Plan.

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law into which it is recommended that a Holding provision (H) be included. This Holding provision to remain in place and restrict development of the site until such time as the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has provided an appropriate servicing solution (including the potential relocation of the servicing easement that bisects the site) and implements the necessary transportation improvements, including the extension of State Crown Boulevard.

The Scarborough Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendations.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 19, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act.

The application proposes to demolish three three-storey apartment buildings containing 68 rental units located at 54 to 62 Glen Everest Road. The 68 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new 12-storey building comprised of 414 dwelling units.

The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 134156 ESC 20 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a written decision on August 11, 2023, approving the 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 the rental housing matters.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions to replace the rental housing and provide Tenant Relocation and Assistance.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to amend the Section 37 Agreement, dated December 7, 2015, between the owner and the City registered on title for the lands formerly known as 743 Warden Avenue (AT4254031), to adjust the construction phasing provisions to allow for concurrent construction of final phases on terms further set out in an amending agreement.

2. City Council authorize City officials to take such action as is necessary to implement the recommendations above, including execution of necessary agreement(s).

This report reviews a request from the owner of the subject lands to adjust terms of construction phasing secured as a legal convenience in a Section 37 agreement to facilitate timely construction of a previously approved residential development. The community benefits secured through the Section 37 Agreement are not subject to the proposed amendment.

A related application was received to lift the Holding symbol (H) for 743 Warden Avenue, specifically Blocks 6-8 on Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2549 that are subject to site specific Zoning By-law 528-2016 (OMB). Once satisfactory material has been submitted and the Hold is lifted, an accompanying amendment to the associated Section 37 Agreement is required.

This report recommends that City Council accept this request and authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner to amend the Section 37 Agreement registered on title for the lands formerly known as 743 Warden Avenue .

The Scarborough Community Council:  

1. Approved the name "Calamint Lane" to identify a proposed private lane for a development located at 3051-3079 Pharmacy Avenue, shown as PART 1 on Attachment No.1 Sketch No. PS-2023-041 to the report (December 14, 2023) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services.

2. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $250.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage.

3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Part 1 above.

This report recommends that the name "Calamint Lane" be approved to identify a proposed private lane for a development located at 3051-3079 Pharmacy Avenue.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the February 16, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 

Transportation Services is recommending that the parking regulations on Toynbee Trail, adjacent to St. Ursula Catholic Elementary School (2151 Livingstone Road), be amended. The proposed changes will align the operating times of the short-term parking areas with the school's hours of operation and will assist in ensuring safer traffic flow during peak times for all modes.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Beran Drive and Palacky Street.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at the intersection of Beran Drive and Palacky Street.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of an all-way stop control (AWSC) to enhance safety for vulnerable road users crossing at this intersection, which directly accesses a park and an elementary school.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Tapscott Road and Passmore Avenue.

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize the removal of the existing all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Tapscott Road and Passmore Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Tapscott Road and Passmore Avenue.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Tapscott Road and Passmore Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Tapscott Road and Passmore Avenue.  The traffic control signals will replace the existing all-way stop control and provide enhanced safety for all road users and are justified based on the assessment undertaken.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Ashcott Street, between Port Royal Trail and Steeles Avenue East.

2. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Strawberry Hills Drive, between Steeles Avenue East and Goldhawk Trail.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

In support of the City Council adopted Steeles Avenue East Complete Streets project, Transportation Services is installing three raised crosswalks to improve safety for pedestrians at two signalized intersections along the Steeles Avenue East corridor, Ashcott Street and Strawberry Hills Drive.

To support these raised crosswalks, Transportation Services recommends speed limit reductions from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Ashcott Street from Port Royal Trail to Steeles Avenue East, and on Strawberry Hills Drive from Goldhawk Trail to Steeles Avenue East.

The Scarborough Community Council:  

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125 Omni Drive.

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Scarborough Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council require before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner to complete the City’s peer review process of the submitted Soil Gas Assessment Methane Monitoring Program Report prepared by Fisher Environmental Ltd. (dated: November 2, 2022) to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting that began on November 16, 2023 and continued on January 19, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023, referred the following to the Scarborough Community Council for further consideration:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 150 Clonmore Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report.

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

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Reopened Item SC6.18, titled "Waldock Street and Havenway Gate - All-Way Stop Control and Parking Amendments" with respect to Part 3 and Part 4 of the decision of the Scarborough Community Council.

2. Deleted Part 3 and Part 4 of its decision on Item SC6.18 and adopted the following:

"3. Scarborough Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waldock Street, between a point 213 metres east of Galloway Road and a point 83 metres further east.

4. Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Waldock Street, between a point 170 metres east of Galloway Road and a point 43 metres further east."

The purpose of reopening the item is to expand the area for the parking restrictions that limits the stopping prohibition, in order to enhance vulnerable road user safety, namely children attending Eastview Public School, on the north side of Waldock Street.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Requested the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Rotary Drive and Meadowvale Road, in order to facilitate the reinstallation of Bus 96/986 southbound and northbound, and report back to Scarborough Community Council by the August 21, 2024 meeting.

Concerns have been raised to my office by residents in the Rotary Drive and Meadowvale Road community, including in a petition submitted to my office with over 120 signatures, regarding the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) decision to remove the Rotary Drive and Meadowvale Road Bus Stop for both Bus 96/986 Southbound and Northbound.

The petition submitted to my office notes that residents had been using the bus stops for decades and that the removal of the stops has created significant stress, especially for seniors and those who relied on them for daily use.

In response to resident concerns, I request that the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, investigate the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Rotary Drive and Meadowvale Road to facilitate the reinstallation of the bus stops in accordance with the TTC's Service Standards.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 11-2024 to 15-2024.

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 16-2024.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.