2401 Queen Street East - Representation at a Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday

City Planning submitted a report to the Committee of Adjustment on July 27, 2018 (attached) recommending refusal of the Application based on its non-compliance with the intent of the Official Plan and zoning along the applicable portion of Queen Street East. At its hearing on February 27, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application. The Notice of Decision is attached. The applicant has appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the proposed minor variances requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants, as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the decision of the Committee of Adjustment has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing in opposition of the proposal.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.