114 Restever Gate - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

The Application sought approval to construct a new detached fourplex, requesting a height of 10.33m with a parking space located in the front yard and a platform that encroaches 3.22m into the required rear yard setback. In a report from Tree Protection and Plan Review staff dated April 9, 2025, Environment, Climate and Forestry staff recommended refusal of the Application (the Staff Report is attached as Attachment 1). Environment, Climate and Forestry staff noted that approval of the requested variances may result in construction that requires the removal of healthy by-law protected trees. On May 1, 2025, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application, subject to two conditions. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 2. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to preserve the City's statutory rights and requires instruction to appeal and attend the hearing for this matter.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding 14 Restever Gate (Application A0130/25EYK), and City Council 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 of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.