On May 2, 2017, Scarborough Community Council considered, under Item SC22.17, a report dated April 11, 2017 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommending refusal of the subject rezoning application.
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On a motion by the Ward Councillor, Community Council referred the item back to the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, with the direction that City staff and the local Councillor:
1. Continue negotiations with the owner toward achieving an amended rezoning application, and to continue the review thereof if realized, which:
a. Will seek to reduce the height of the application by 10 to 20 percent;
b. Addresses planning and design issues set out in the Comments section of the report dated April 11, 2017 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District;
c. Will seek to secure owner commitment through a Section 37 Agreement, as a legal convenience, to construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 2 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009; and
d. Will seek to secure either a cash contribution towards affordable housing and/or units in lieu thereof as part of a Section 37 community benefit contribution.
2. Report further with recommendations to Scarborough Community Council no later than September 6, 2017 in the event that sufficient progress cannot be made with the owner to adequately address the matters contained in Recommendation 1.
3. In the event that adequate progress has been made to address the matters contained in Recommendation 1, that notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.