338 Horsham Avenue - Representation at the Toronto Local Appeal Body Appeal hearing - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

The application requires variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 including variances for: [1] minimum required lot frontage, [2] minimum required lot area, [3] minimum required side yard setbacks, [4] minimum front porch setback from side lot line, [5] minimum rear deck setback from side lot line, [6] maximum permitted lot coverage, [7] maximum permitted building height; [8] and maximum permitted first floor elevation above established grade. Community Planning staff reviewed the Applications and recommended they be refused. Copies of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment and the Community Planning Staff Report are attached. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the applicant's Toronto Local Appeal Body appeal and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's opposition to the appeal, including providing for the ability for the City Solicitor to settle the matter. This Motion is urgent because the deadline to file a Notice of Intention to be a party in this Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing is April 19, 2021, and the deadline to file document disclosure is May 17, 2021.

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.