1356 Mount Pleasant Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision (A0142/21NY) - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

The variances sought relate to the height of exterior main side walls; floor space index; front yard soft landscaping; side yard setback; and overall building height. Prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting, the Application originally sought approval of eleven (11) variances. Planning staff, in its report to the Committee of Adjustment, raised concerns with respect to the Application. Staff expressed concerns regarding the Application's request for variances to the building length; front yard setback; floor space index; front yard landscaping; front yard soft landscaping; rear yard soft landscaping; platform encroachments; amongst other concerns. Some of these variances were eliminated prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting. The Committee of Adjustment approved the Application in its decision mailed on May 5, 2021. Subsequently, an appeal of the Decision was received by the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Application.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.