Minutes Confirmed on July 12, 2024

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Adjourned the public meeting for SC14.1 until the July 12, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council, and scheduled the item for 9:30 a.m., and that no further notice be given.

The Scarborough Community Council commenced a public meeting on May 6, 2024 that continued on June 12, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application to demolish a two-and-a-half storey rental apartment building comprised of eight rental dwelling units at 3291 Kingston Road. The units will be replaced with eight new rental dwelling units as part of the approved redevelopment of the site consisting of a 12-storey residential building with 357 dwelling units in addition to the replacement units.

Two of the eight rental units at 3291 Kingston Road were previously demolished without permits and are recommended to be included in the Rental Housing Demolition permit and replaced as part of the application. The proposal also includes the provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit. The proposal also includes the demolition of two owner-occupied, single-detached houses at 2 and 4 Windy Ridge Drive.

The properties are also the subject of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 209863 ESC 20 OZ) which was appealed by the owner to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in August 2022 due to a lack of decision from  City Council. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a written decision on November 10, 2023, approving the proposed Official Plan amendment and 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 considerations related to rental housing matters.

This report recommends approval of the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Adjourned the public meeting for SC14.2 until the July 12, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council, and scheduled the item for 9:30 a.m., and that no further notice be given.

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 the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a residential infill development at 27 and 29 Parkcrest Drive. The proposed development consist of five blocks of stacked, back-to-back townhouse units. The proposed townhouse blocks are oriented along a shared private driveway from Parkcrest Drive and a central linear outdoor amenity space. Vehicular parking is provided in a one level underground parking garage.

To facilitate the proposed development, the applicant requested an amendment to the Neighbourhoods designation of the Official Plan. Through the review of the application it was determined an Official Plan Amendment not required. Along this stretch of Kingston Road, townhouse built form occurs frequently as a transition between midrise development along the corridor and lower scale land uses within the Neighbourhoods. A zoning by-law amendment is still required in order to permit the proposed density on the lands and to establish appropriate performance standards to facilitate this development.

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). As noted above it conforms with the Official Plan and provides an additional housing opportunity that fits within the existing and planned context.

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

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.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3000, 3004, 3008, 3012 and 3020 Kennedy Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 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 the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of 171 residential units within three-storey stacked and back-to-back townhouse buildings, with a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 17,950 square metres. The townhouse buildings are organized into nine blocks, with a total of 175 at grade vehicular parking spaces and 48 bicycle parking spaces at 3000, 3004, 3008, 3012 and 3020 Kennedy Road.

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 proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law what will include a Holding provision (H). This Holding provision is to remain in place and restrict development on the site until such time as the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has resolved outstanding servicing and stormwater management issues.

This report also makes note that a Draft Plan of Subdivision application has been submitted for the subject site, which pertains to create a new public east-west road connecting Fort Dearborn Drive to Kennedy Road. At this time, this report is only recommending approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment as the Draft Plan of Subdivision submission is still under review.

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the feedback received from the community consultation meeting held on June 5, 2024.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 4201 to 4203 Kingston Road and a 2,076 square metre portion of 120 Galloway Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 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 Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner’s obligation to:

a. continue to provide and maintain the existing 80 units at 4201 to 4203 Kingston Rd, as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendments come into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and

b. undertake improvements at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, to the existing rental buildings at 4201 to 4203 Kingston Rd, as follows:

1. access to new outdoor amenities, and shared use of ground floor indoor amenities in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment buildings and of the newly constructed building;

2. outdoor walkway improvements, including repaving;

3. replacement of identified patio doors and windows; and

4. improvements that may be identified through planned engagement with the project Design Committee and agreed to between the owner and City Planning staff.

c. develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental buildings, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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 the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 4-storey apartment building at 4201 to 4203 Kingston Road and a portion of 120 Galloway Road at the southeast of the overall subject site.

The building would contain 68 affordable rental housing units with a total gross floor area of 4847 square metres, resulting in a density of 0.96 times the area of the site. A total of 54 one-bedroom units and 14 two-bedroom units are proposed. The proposed infill development site includes 2,076 square metres of Toronto District School Board (TDSB) lands located on 120 Galloway Road which were added to the proposed site through an approved consent application to the Committee of Adjustment on May 1, 2024 (Application no. B0006/24SC). The proposed development would be supported by a total of 5 vehicular parking spaces, as well as 57 bicycle parking spaces.

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 proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan. The proposed development responds to the City’s affordable housing strategy and provides residential intensification on a site that benefits from frequent bus service in close proximity to the Guildwood GO Station.

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

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve 1680 Brimley Road Public Art Plan as attached Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 1680 Brimley Road - Public Art Plan (“The Plan”). The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art within a new Privately-Owned Public Space on the site.

The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: a project overview; project background; city consultation and community considerations; proposed location; selection process; mentorship program; amending procedure; communication and education strategy; budget and schedule.

The attached Plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission (TPAC).

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Public Art Plan for 25 Borough Drive as attached Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the Public Art Plan (“The Plan”) for 25 Borough Drive. The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art within the privately-owned publicly accessible space (“POPS”) on the site.

The Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: introduction; site overview; potential collaborators; community context, art consultant role; the section 37 agreement; public art approach; public art objectives; public art location; art selection strategy; jury composition; mentorship opportunities; proposed public art budget; and timeline.

The attached Plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission (“TPAC”).

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 6482 Kingston 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.

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 6482 Kingston Road 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. Refused the application to demolish the residential building at 676 Birchmount Road because there is no permit to replace the building on the site.

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 Chapter 363, Article 6 “Demolition Control”, the application for the demolition of the dwelling unit at 676 Birchmount Road 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.  Deferred consideration of the item until the July 12, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 114 Marcos Boulevard. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns over sewer back ups caused by tree roots and potential property damage and safety issues if the tree were to fail. 

The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) measures 50 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 72 Bobmar Road.

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 72 Bobmar Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about the tree's lean and its potential for failure and property damage.

The white pine tree (Pinus strobus) measures 55 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption by the property owner(s) of 11 Warbler Circle 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 11 Warbler Circle to maintain existing fencing at the property. 

The wooden fencing (Facing Warnsworth Street) measures a maximum height of 1.98 meters and the light fixtures attached to it’s posts measure 2.8 meters in height.

The metal fencing around the exterior of the property measures a maximum of 1.48 meters and its post measure 2.13 meters in height.

The metal fence on the driveway measures 2.21 meters in height. The metal post on the north side of driveway measures 2.4 meters in height.

The wooden fence running from the main wall of the house along the property line (Adjacent to 68 Falaise Road) down the driveway, measures 2.1 meters in height and the light fixtures attached to its posts measure 2.6 Meters in height. 

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

This Supplementary Report replaces the original fence exemption in its entirety dated April 2, 2024, for 11 Warbler Circle as there were several errors and omissions contained in that report. The information contained in this supplementary report is accurate and complete.

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 11 Warbler Circle to maintain existing fencing at the property. 

The wooden fence in the rear yard on the north side measures a maximum height of 3.96 meters (13ft). This is more than the maximum height allowed under the bylaw of 2.0m.

The wooden fence in the rear yard on the south side measures a maximum height of 4.27 meters (14ft). This is more than the maximum height allowed under the bylaw of 2.0m.

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

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2265 Victoria Park Avenue.

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 Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2265 Victoria Park Avenue.

The Scarborough Community Council withdrew Item SC14.14 from the agenda.

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 the installation of speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Watson Street.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Boyce Avenue, between Brimley Road and Oswego Road.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Boyce Avenue, between Brimley Road and Oswego Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-269, to the report (May 27, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 the installation of speed humps on Boyce Avenue, between Brimley Road and Oswego Road.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Boyce Avenue.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Clonmore Drive, between Gerrard Street East and Fallingbrook Road.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of five speed humps on Clonmore Drive, between Gerrard Street East and Fallingbrook Road, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawing No.'s TC-271 and TC-272, to the report (May 27, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 the installation of speed humps on Clonmore Drive, between Gerrard Street East and Fallingbrook Road.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Clonmore Drive.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Rhydwen Avenue, between Phenix Drive and Birchmount Road.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of five speed humps on Rhydwen Avenue, between Phenix Drive and Birchmount Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-270, to the report (May 27, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 the installation of speed humps on Rhydwen Avenue, between Phenix Drive and Birchmount Road.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Rhydwen Avenue.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit eastbound right turns on a red signal at all times at the intersection of Brimley Road and McNicoll Avenue.

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

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

Transportation Services is recommending an eastbound right turn on a red signal prohibition at Brimley Road and McNicoll Avenue, as well as other improvements to refresh/enhance the signs and pavement markings at the intersection.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Danielle Moore Circle/Private Driveway.

2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing traffic control signals at Lawrence Avenue East and a point 55 metres west of Marcos Boulevard, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals as set out in Recommendation 1 above.

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

As per the conditions of approval for the development at 2740 Lawrence Avenue East, the existing midblock traffic control signals on Lawrence Avenue East, approximately 55 metres west of Marcos Boulevard, are to be removed and new traffic control signals are to be installed approximately 45 metres further west at the new intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Danielle Moore Circle/Private Driveway.

Transportation Services is in support of the new traffic control signal installation at Lawrence Avenue East and Danielle Moore Circle/Private Driveway.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Designated an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Warden Avenue, between a point 120.7 metres south of Kingston Road and a point 5.5 metres further south.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the west side of Warden Avenue.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council dedicate as a public highway the Starfire Drive extension being the lands legally described as Parts 3, 7, 10, and 19 as shown on Reference Plan 66R-25863, Part 5 as shown on Reference Plan 66R-28624, Part 8 as shown on Reference Plan 66R-15294, and Part 15 as shown on Reference Plan 66R-19043 (the “Starfire Drive Extension Lands”).

2. City Council increase the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $94,000 for road work to complete the Starfire Drive extension (CTP324-01), fully funded by Letter of Credit secured as part of the development review process Consent to Sever Application Number B066/10SC).

3. Prior to the introduction of the necessary Bills to dedicate the Starfire Drive Extension Lands, City Council require the contractor retained to construct the Starfire Drive extension road works to provide a work schedule and require that the Starfire Drive extension road works be completed to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council’s decision.

The former owner of the lands municipally known as 25 Starfire Drive and 50 Scarboro Road was granted provisional consent to sever said lands in the matter of Application Number B066/10SC, to create five residential lots and to construct an extension of Starfire Drive, including all services and appurtenances thereto, so it connects with an existing section of Starfire Drive.

A Consent Agreement between the City of Toronto and the former owner, registered on July 12, 2012 as Instrument AT3072020, secured the Starfire Drive extension construction obligations. As of this motion, the Starfire Drive extension has not been completed and the remaining work includes topcoat asphalt, top curb, sidewalks, right-of-way landscaping and repairs on the base curb and base asphalt.

Authority from City Council is required to dedicate the Starfire Drive extension lands as public highway and to complete the remaining works for the Starfire Drive extension.
The estimated cost to bring the Starfire Drive extension to a state of good repair is $600,000. Should the motion be adopted by City Council, Transportation Services’ 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan will be increased by $94,000, which is an amount secured by the Consent Agreement in the form of a Letter of Credit provided by the former owner of the lands, and that amount will be expensed first to cover the costs of completing the outstanding works. The remaining funds for the Starfire Drive extension works will be temporarily accommodated from the Local Road Rehabilitation Program (CTP315-07) while City staff continue to pursue additional approaches to recovery in respect of the remaining costs for this work.

Funding is available for this capital project categorized as a state of good repair in the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1.  In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below at the pleasure of Scarborough Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            Ismail, Ahmed

            Tam, Edgar  

2.  Removed the following directors from the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below:

            Barzlear, Esmail (spelled incorrectly as “Barzkar“ when appointed)

            Michalopoulos, Steve

Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries.

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Wexford Heights BIA Board of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

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 address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1236 Birchmount 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. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District to closely monitor and evaluate development applications near to and within the lands generally subject to the Avenue Study on Danforth Avenue between Victoria Park Avenue and Medford Avenue to be in line with emerging city-wide policy and Zoning By-law changes to maximize development potential and streamline the development review process, including the application of rear transition zoning, prioritizing public realm enhancements and encouraging non-residential uses, such as ground floor retail and report back to Scarborough Community Council as necessary.

At its meeting on January 29, 2008, City Council adopted the Danforth Avenue Study - Victoria Park Avenue to Medford Avenue - Official Plan, Zoning - Final Report (item SC12.25). This Avenue study put in place a growth framework that envisioned increased building heights and densities then what was previously permitted. Over 15 years have passed, and the planning vision has not completely materialized. The area remains under-invested in, and is in need of revitalization.

City Planning staff are currently reviewing the Zoning for mid-rise buildings on Avenues across the City but are not proposing to apply any updates to completed Avenue Studies, including the Danforth Avenue Study in Scarborough Southwest.

To maximize development potential and revitalize lands that have extremely good access to the Victoria Park subway station, my proposed motion requests Planning staff to consider applying the updated standards for new developments in and around the 2008 Danforth Avenue study lands.

My intent is to help direct growth near to transit and reduce traffic congestion and reliance on the private automobile. My proposed motion does not re-open the Avenue study, but instead, requests Planning staff to consider applying new standards to the lands within and near the study area without making any changes. However, if changes are required, then my motion provides Planning staff the necessary direction to report to Scarborough Community Council. I hope that you can introduce my motion as part of the Supplementary agenda to the June 12, 2024 meeting of Scarborough Community Council.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 575-2024 to 577-2024.

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 578-2024.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the Scarborough Community Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

The Chair held a moment of silence in honour of Jeffery Sinclair, Senior Planner, Scarborough District.

Where the Members of the Scarborough Community Council listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.