36 Clissold Road- Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

A previous Committee Consent application (B0031/18EYK) for 36 Clissold Road is currently adjourned at the Toronto Local Appeal Body and awaiting the necessary Minor Variance appeals for joint consideration. A copy of the Committee's decision refusing the consent application is attached. On November 18, 2019, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Applications to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report (October 28, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District, Community Planning Staff opposed the proposed Applications and recommended their refusal. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the proposed lots and variances would result in a development that does not respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood and thus, is not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws. In a memorandum (October 23, 2019) from the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Staff also opposed the Applications and recommended their refusal. A copy of the Urban Forestry report is attached. Urban Forestry Staff opined that the approval of the proposed variances may result in the construction of a driveway that will require the removal a healthy and By-law-protected City-owned Norway Maple Tree. Urban Forestry staff also stated that the Official Plan contains policies specifically to the protection, preservation and enhancement of trees.

a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Applications A0484/19EYK and A0485/19EYK respecting 36 Clissold Road and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.