86, 88 and 90 Danforth Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

The Applications for 86 and 88 Danforth sought seven (7) variances from maximum height, maximum number of storeys, maximum exterior wall height, minimum lot frontage, minimum lot area, minimum building setback, minimum lot frontage and minimum eaves projection. The Application for 90 Danforth sought nine (9) variances in total: the same 7 variances as the adjacent properties, as well as variances for minimum rear yard setback and minimum soft landscaping. City Planning staff submitted reports recommending refusal of the Applications in part (the reports are attached to this Motion). Staff concluded that the Applications do not reinforce the physical character of the neighbourhood, among other concerns. Staff expressed particular concern with the height of the proposed dwellings. In its decision of March 28, 2022, the Committee of Adjustment refused three (3) height-related variances for each property and granted the remaining variances (the "Decisions" included). The Decisions have been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body by the applicant (the "Appeal"). This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate staff, in order to oppose the Appeal.

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