Decisions

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Received the presentation from the Agincourt Community Services Association for information.

The Executive Director, Agincourt Community Services Association gave a presentation.

Over the past 50 years Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) has grown exponentially, from serving only the geographic boundary once referred to as Agincourt to now serving all of Scarborough, parts of North York and most recently we’ve expanded into York Region, we’re operating 7 locations throughout Scarborough and have multiple satellite sites in local schools, libraries, community centres and Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) buildings.

As a multi service Agency our work with Scarborough residents takes a holistic, client centered approach and always with the goal of helping individuals and families thrive and become engaged members of our community participating fully in all areas of civic society.

Agincourt Community Services Association’s work includes working with Scarborough’s homeless population, housing and eviction prevention programs, Agincourt Community Services Association’s Housing Hub, and has an ongoing partnership with Inner City Health Associates. It’s been 18 months since the expansion of our Food Centre and Agincourt Community Services Association’s Dorset Park hub is an excellent example of how Agincourt Community Services Association leads this dynamic community asset with 9 community partners all working together to serve Scarborough residents get the services they need in a one stop shop. Child and Family Services, Youth and Senior services and programs, After-school programs throughout Scarborough offering children a safe place to be with caring and consistent adults enabling parents to work. This is just the tip of the iceberg, there’s so much more to Agincourt Community Services Association and always nimble, and able to respond to the changing needs of our communities.  

Rooted in Scarborough with trusted relationships in communities, Agincourt Community Services Association proudly celebrates its 50 years of service and we want to spend 2024 celebrating our work and welcoming those residents, stakeholders, community partners and elected officials inside to see and hear about Agincourt Community Services Association, and how we have embedded ourselves into the social fabric of Scarborough offering a hand up to those who need it for over 50 years!

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2771 and 2773 Victoria Park Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 14, 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 April 4, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a four-storey stacked and back-to-back townhouse building containing 62 dwelling units and 31 surface parking spaces.

City Planning staff have reviewed the proposal and are recommending approval of the application in an amended form. Staff will refer to the applicant's original proposal as the "Applicant's Proposal," while the amended form of the application, supported by staff, will be referred to as the "Amended Proposal."

The changes made to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment address several concerns with the Applicant's Proposal raised through the development review process and in consultation with the community. This has resulted in an Amended Proposal with 1) greater building setbacks along Huntingwood Drive (an identified Major Street in the Official Plan) to enable the creation of an enhanced public realm; 2) a reduced massing to complement the existing physical character while having regard for the future redevelopment of the neighbourhood; 3) a minimum parking rate to reduce the impacts of parking spilling over onto neighbouring streets; and 4) amenity space for residents' exclusive use. A holding provision is placed on the lands to ensure outstanding engineering issues are resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services prior to permitting the development.

The Amended Proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The Amended Proposal also conforms to the City's Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law on the basis that the Amended Proposal represents good planning and will set a positive precedent for the future redevelopment of similar sites along Huntingwood Drive and Victoria Park Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to provide updated directions on the holding provision and vehicular parking rates outlined in the Decision Report dated March 14, 2024.

The updated directions are to be reflected in the Draft Zoning By-law, and is based on the resolution with the applicant to better accommodate the Amended Proposal as supported by City staff.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1125 to 1137 Markham Road and 2141 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (March 13, 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.

3. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act as a component of the registration of Plan of Subdivision, the conveyance to the City of an on-site parkland dedication of 830 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation  subject to the following:

a. the Owner may propose an exception of encumbrances for tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and

b. such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

6. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 9 to the report (March 13, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

a. the conditions from various City divisions generally listed in Attachment 8 to the report (March 13, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

7. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act that includes the provision of affordable housing units within the proposed development and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 4, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, to permit the redevelopment of the lands at 1125 to 1137 Markham Road and 2141 Ellesmere Road. The proposal includes three towers (18, 33 and 37-storeys in height) and an 8-storey mid-rise building. The proposal also includes a public park and two public roads which would be dedicated to the City. The existing structures on the site would be demolished.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the Growth Plan (2020). The proposed development also conforms with Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 322 by implementing new public road connections and adding a park to the area while maintaining commercial uses on the site. The proposal contributes to the emergence of an intensifying mixed use community at the southeast corner of Markham Road and Ellesmere Road and conforms with the Official Plan policies for Mixed Use Areas as further articulated by the Markham-Ellesmere Revitalization Study Urban Design Guidelines and Conceptual Master Plan and Site and Area Specific Policy 322.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment includes a holding provision (H) on the lands which can be lifted upon the submission of a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer, Engineering Construction Services. The hold would also remain in place until confirmation that a lot addition application has been approved and additional lands acquired by the owner to facilitate an interim road condition required for the development and that other matters relating to the associated plan of subdivision were in place.

A related Draft Plan of Subdivision application has been submitted. This report advises that the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision application to create the development block, proposed park block and new roads/widenings.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council enact the temporary use zoning by-law amendment with respect to temporary public spaces substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2024) from the Director, Zoning, and Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment and the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council direct the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee prior to the expiration of the temporary use zoning by-law amendment on potential permanent city-wide modifications of zoning regulations for public spaces on private property.

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the temporary use zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

4. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend and support the temporary use by-law in its current form, should it be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal within the statutory timeframe of the Planning Act.   

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 4, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

PlazaPOPS, a not-for-profit organization, supports the transformation of parking lots and other under-utilized spaces into free, safe and accessible gathering places for the community and are proposing several public spaces on both public and private property in the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area (BIA). However, Zoning By-law 569-2013 does not permit the reduction of lawfully existing parking spaces to accommodate these public spaces.

This report recommends a temporary use by-law pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act for three years to permit public spaces to occupy parking spaces or drive aisles leading directly to those parking spaces adjacent to commercial uses in the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area (BIA). This will support planned public spaces to be installed and maintained in Wexford by plazaPOPS, a not-for-profit organization.

The proposed temporary use by-law will apply to all lots in the Commercial Residential (CR) Zone abutting Lawrence Avenue East between Victoria Park Avenue and Canlish Road. The by-law will also limit the size of these public spaces to 400 square metres per lot and permit entertainment such as performance, music or dancing, subject to a maximum size of 10% of the lot area and a minimum distance requirement of at least 10 metres from the Residential or Residential Apartment Zone categories.

Enabling public spaces on private property creates opportunities to support and animate the public realm, contribute to complete communities by providing places for rest, recreation and socialization, revitalize commercial main streets, and to be an asset for local businesses. Enacting a temporary use by-law will provide temporary permission for public spaces in Wexford as a pilot project, where staff can monitor the impacts of these spaces and consider potential amendments to zoning regulations on a city-wide basis.

The proposed temporary use by-law is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Official Plan.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 60 Salome Drive 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.

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

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 6 “Demolition Control”, the application for the demolition of the dwelling unit at 60 Salome Drive is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption by the property owner(s) of 20 Farmington Crescent thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 20 Farmington Crescent to maintain existing fencing at the property. 

The wooden fencing (Adjacent to 2577 Kennedy Road) measures a maximum height of 2.5 meters in height.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 C (1)

The Scarborough Community Council:

1.  Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 28 Byng Avenue for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 28 Byng Avenue to maintain an existing fence in the rear yard. The rear yard fencing has been built at a height that exceeds the permitted height of the bylaw.

Rear yard, west facing fence has been built at a height of 2.4 meters in height x 6.1 meters in width.

Rear yard, north facing fence has been built at a height of 2.9 meters x 3.9 meters in width.

Rear yard, south facing fence has been built at a height of 2.8 meters in height x 3.1 meters in width.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3 

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 10 Tuxedo Court.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 10 Tuxedo Court.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 30 Tuxedo Court.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 30 Tuxedo Court.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 215 Markham Road.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 215 Markham Road.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 370 McCowan Road.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 370 McCowan Road.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 567 Scarborough Golf Club Road.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing & Standards in the matter of an application for Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 567 Scarborough Golf Club Road.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council receive the report (March 15, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services for information.

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

Scarborough Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users at the intersection of Kingston Road and Collinsgrove Road.  This report provides an overview of the assessments undertaken by Transportation Services.

The Scarborough Community Council:  

1. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Homestead Road, between Coronation Drive and a point 28 metres south of Skelding Court.

2. Requested the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services install an edge line on the east side of Homestead Road, between Coronation Drive and a point 28 metres south of Skelding Court.

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 parking be prohibited at all times on the east side of Homestead Road, between Coronation Drive and a point 28 metres south of Skelding Court. This section of Homestead Road does not currently have a sidewalk on either side. Accordingly, pedestrians in this section must walk along the side of the street. A continuous sidewalk is planned over the entire length of Homestead Road; however, this work cannot be delivered in the near future.

The east side parking prohibition is recommended as an immediate measure to provide sufficient walking space for pedestrians. It will improve sightlines for motorists and prevent pedestrians from having to walk between, and around, parked vehicles. There will be a loss of approximately 35 on-street parking spaces.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council designate a two-way centre left-turn only lane on Port Union Road, between a point 58 metres south of Island Road and Dear Gate.

2. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns on red signal at all times at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Port Union Road, bicycles excepted.

Construction on the Port Union Road widening project is underway. Transportation Services staff are recommending additional minor changes to Port Union Road to enhance safety and operations.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Designated a two-way centre left turn only lane on Howden Road, between a point 58.5 metres north of Lawrence Avenue East and Laura Secord Walk and consider the installation of a watch your speed sign on Howden Road.

Concerns have been raised to my office by residents of Howden Road about traffic safety and speeding along the road.

In response to the residents’ concerns, I request that the Scarborough Community Council consider designating a two-way center left-turn lane between a point 58.5 meters north of Lawrence Avenue East and Laura Secord Walk. This aims to enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians alike. Additionally, I request the installation of a "watch your speed" sign on Howden Road to serve as a reminder for drivers to adhere to the speed limit, further enhancing road safety in the area.

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 Route – 5 - 60 Ignatius Lane

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:  

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 - 2130 Morningside Avenue, 2140 Morningside Avenue, 2150 Morningside Avenue, 6125 Finch Avenue East, 6135 Finch Avenue East, 6145 Finch Avenue East

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:  

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 3300 Ellesmere Road.

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:  

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 4679 Kingston Road

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.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws  316-2024 to 321-2024.

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 322-2024.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.