High-Level Summary:

The Scarborough Community Council convened for its 19th meeting, chaired by Paul Ainslie, with key participants including Councillors Thompson, Myers, and Karygiannis. The meeting addressed zoning bylaw amendments, development applications, and traffic safety measures, emphasizing both development impacts and community safety enhancements.

Important Topics Discussed:

1. Zoning Amendment at 2759-2763 Kingston Road (SC19.1): The council considered deferring a zoning amendment to allow further examination. Matthew Lang, representing development services, chose not to discuss the amendment at this meeting, opting to wait for a future discussion.

2. 900 Middlefield Road Development (SC19.2): Councillor Myers initiated a deferral due to community concerns about noise and compatibility with nearby employment areas. Johanna Fast presented the five-story residential proposal, highlighting potential improvements in local amenities and intensification. "The site is ideally situated to allow for intensification," Fast noted.

3. Traffic Calming Measures (SC19.6 and SC19.7): The council approved traffic calming measures, implementing speed humps on Cathedral Bluffs Drive and Alfreda Boulevard. These efforts aim at enhancing pedestrian and vehicular safety by reducing speeding along these roads.

4. Community Safety Zone Amendment on Orton Park Road (SC19.9): An amendment proposal aimed at enhancing road safety through stricter speed regulations was carried, focusing on the protection of residents in the area.

5. Affordable Housing Concerns: Discussions on the development at Middlefield Road highlighted a lack of affordable housing units, despite offering various unit sizes. This raised concerns regarding housing accessibility for local residents.

Opportunities for Public Input:

Residents can provide feedback on deferred topics such as the 2759-2763 Kingston Road zoning amendment and the 900 Middlefield Road development at future meetings. Those registered are encouraged to participate actively when these topics are revisited.

Motions and Outcomes:

1. SC19.1 - 2759-2763 Kingston Road:

   • Title: Zoning Amendment Deferral
   • Outcome: Deferred unanimously to a future meeting.

2. SC19.2 - 900 Middlefield Road:

   • Title: Development Deferral
   • Outcome: Deferred to April following Councillor Myers' motion due to concerns about noise and impact on local employment areas.

3. SC19.5 - 96 Denison Avenue Demolition Application:

   • Title: Application Refusal
   • Outcome: Recommendation to refuse was moved and carried.

4. SC19.6 and SC19.7 - Traffic Calming Measures:

   • Title: Traffic Calming Proposals
   • Outcome: Passed, approving speed humps installation.

5. SC19.9 - Community Safety Zone Amendment:

   • Title: Orton Park Amendment
   • Outcome: Amendment carried to enforce stricter speed regulations.

Follow-Up Actions:

• The deferred development applications will be reassessed, focusing on noise and construction impacts, with an aim to review them in April.

Councillors Present:

• Paul Ainslie (Chair)
• Councillor Thompson
• Councillor Myers
• Councillor Karygiannis