49 and 51 Lawrence Avenue East and 84 Weybourne Crescent - Representation at a Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

In a report to the Committee dated March 11, 2019, the Director, Community Planning, North York District recommended that the Committee refuse the applications. In the report, City Planning staff raised concerns that the proposed development does not conform to Official Plan policies governing the prevailing size and configuration of lots; prevailing heights, massing scale, density and dwelling type of nearby residential properties; prevailing building type(s); and prevailing location, design and elevations relative to the grade of driveways and garages. City Planning staff also raised concerns about the proposed removal of mature trees. The Applicant has appealed the Committee's decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion would authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, to retain outside consultants as necessary, and to negotiate a resolution, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and Ward Councillor.

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 Solicitors' discretion, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.