290 Lake Promenade - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

On April 11, 2024, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "Appeal"). In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District dated April 3, 2024, Community Planning Staff raised concerns with respect to the Application and recommended that the Application be refused. Planning Staff opined that the requested variances are not minor in nature, do not meet the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, and are not desirable for the appropriate development of the land. In particular, Planning Staff identified concerns with the proposed floor space index and height. Planning Staff also opined that the requested variances do not respect and reinforce the neighbourhood character or have regard for the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines. A copy of the Planning Report is attached. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. This Motion is urgent as the Toronto Local Appeal Body has issued a Notice of Hearing for this matter. The deadline for the City to seek party status for this matter is July 8, 2024, and the hearing is scheduled to proceed on September 6, 2024. The Notice of Hearing is attached.

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, Etobicoke York District.