78 Tisdale Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson

The applicant also sought variances from maximum lot coverage, minimum front yard setback and maximum permitted height requirements under Zoning By-law 261-2017 (Application A0205/22NY) (the "Application"). City Planning Staff recommended refusal of the Application as Planning Staff concluded that the Application does not satisfy the statutory test under Section 45 of the Planning Act. A copy of the Planning Staff report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the Application is not minor; rather, it is a substantial departure from what was approved by City Council on January 31, 2017 and requires comprehensive technical review by City staff to determine feasibility and appropriateness. Planning Staff are also of the opinion that the magnitude of the proposed changes requires the submission of updated reports and drawings to Engineering and Construction Services respecting water and sewer servicing, stormwater management, fire services, solid waste collection and transportation impacts. The Committee of Adjustment held a hearing on June 9, 2022 and refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Decision has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body by the applicant (the "Appeal") and a hearing will be scheduled shortly. A copy of the Decision is attached. 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.

Avenue (Application A0205/22NY) and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.