Etobicoke York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 13 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
EY19.1amended
689 The Queensway - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 514-2003 to permit a 9-storey (30.95 m in height, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 689 The Queensway. The building would contain 198 residential units and 500 m2 of commercial at-grade floor area. The building would have a gross floor area of 17,143 m2, yielding a Floor Space Index (FSI) of approximately 4.25 times the area of the lot. A total of 180 parking spaces would be provided within two levels of below grade parking. Vehicular access to the below grade parking would be provided via a private lane at the rear of the property. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development represents appropriate intensification along The Queensway that conforms with the Official Plan and is generally consistent with the City Council adopted The Queensway Design Guidelines and Streetscape Improvements. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law subject to conditions before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment. Provided the conditions are fulfilled, staff are of the opinion the proposed development is appropriate in this location.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code and Site Specific Zoning By-law 514-2003, for the lands at 689 The Queensway substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Submit to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, a Parking Review which demonstrates that the requested parking ratios are acceptable. Should this be accepted by the General Manager of Transportation Services, staff may make such changes as required to the final Bills to reflect the parking ratios supported by the accepted Parking Review and approved by the General Manager of Transportation Services. b. Submit a Traffic Impact Study to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, to determine the traffic demand resulting from this development and demonstrate how this site can be serviced and whether the existing municipal infrastructure can accommodate the proposal development. c. Submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a Functional Servicing Report, Servicing Groundwater Summary and Hydrological Review Summary to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply-demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development. d. Make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Servicing Groundwater Summary and Hydrological Review Summary accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 689 The Queensway, in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense: a. A cash contribution of $625,000.00 to be directed to "The Treasurer, City of Toronto" indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for the following: i. $412,000.00 for improvements to local parks and trails (located in Ward 3), including but not limited to Grand Avenue Park and the Mimico Creek Trail; ii. $206,500.00 towards streetscape improvements along The Queensway through the Shop The Queensway Business Improvement Area (BIA); and iii. $6,500.00 towards a plaque in connection with the History of The Queensway Market Gardens through the Etobicoke Historical Society. b. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 5. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017 through the adoption of Item PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time. b. Prior to final Site Plan Approval, the owner is to provide a Construction Management Plan, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which addresses construction vehicle routing, temporary parking and communications with neighbouring stakeholders such as the Toronto Catholic District School Board, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and thereafter the owner shall implement such strategies and plans.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code and Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 514-2003, for the lands at 689 The Queensway substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Submit to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, a Parking Review which demonstrates that the requested parking ratios are acceptable. Should this be accepted by the General Manager of Transportation Services, staff may make such changes as required to the final Bills to reflect the parking ratios supported by the accepted Parking Review and approved by the General Manager of Transportation Services. b. Submit a Traffic Impact Study to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, to determine the traffic demand resulting from this development and demonstrate how this site can be serviced and whether the existing municipal infrastructure can accommodate the proposal development. c. Submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a Functional Servicing Report, Servicing Groundwater Summary and Hydrological Review Summary to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply-demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development. d. Make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Servicing Groundwater Summary and Hydrological Review Summary accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 689 The Queensway, in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense: a. A cash contribution of $625,000.00 to be directed to "The Treasurer, City of Toronto" indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for the following: i. $412,000.00 for improvements to local parks and trails (located in Ward 3), including but not limited to Queensway Park and Mimico Park Trail; ii. $206,500.00 towards streetscape improvements along The Queensway through the Shop The Queensway Business Improvement Area (BIA); and iii. $6,500.00 towards a plaque in connection with the History of The Queensway Market Gardens through the Etobicoke Historical Society. b. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 5. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017 through the adoption of Item PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time. b. Prior to final Site Plan Approval, the owner is to provide a Construction Management Plan, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which addresses construction vehicle routing, temporary parking and communications with neighbouring stakeholders such as the Toronto Catholic District School Board, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and thereafter the owner shall implement such strategies and plans.
EY19.2adopted
1455 Royal York Road- Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1455 Royal York Road to permit a four storey building to be used as an assisted living and memory care facility for seniors. The building would contain 94 residential units and have a total residential gross floor area of 7,842 m2. The proposal includes a single level underground parking garage with 50 parking spaces. A total of 8 short-term bicycle parking spaces are also proposed at-grade by the building entrance. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1455 Royal York Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Directed that Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1455 Royal York Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
EY19.3forwarded without recommendation
315 and 327 Royal York Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Status Report
Metrolinx has entered into a partnership with VANDYK Group of Companies to deliver a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) integrated with the Mimico GO Station. This was the first TOD partnership announced by the Provincial government as part of its market-oriented approach for transit projects. This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 315 and 327 Royal York Road. It also introduces a broader Context Plan for additional properties in the area. This application was submitted on October 7, 2019 after pre-application discussions with City staff dating back to Fall 2018. Subsequent to its submission, given the related Metrolinx interests, City staff have been working with the applicant (VANDYK) and Metrolinx on a revised approach to developing these properties as it was staff's view that the proposal did not appropriately address transit oriented objectives and was not supportable. This revised approach introduces a context block plan (Mimico Master Context Plan) for the Mimico GO Station lands and abutting properties. This report outlines the issues related to the 2019 application and presents a potential option for resolving concerns if a context block plan approach were undertaken. The 2019 application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code, as amended by Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 244-2011, to permit a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) integrated with the Mimico GO Station entrance building and pedestrian plaza at 315 Royal York Road (Metrolinx lands) and 327 Royal York Road (VANDYK lands). The proposal includes two residential towers with heights of 29 and 44-storeys (104.4 m and 146.4 m in height respectively) connected by a 4 to 8-storey podium, a transit facility, office and retail uses and an above grade parking structure. The development would contain a total of 687 residential units and a total of 514 vehicular parking spaces within a 3-level below grade parking garage as well as a 3-level above grade parking garage (on the 327 Royal York Road lands) which would extend above the Mimico GO Station. In addition, a second 3-level below grade parking garage (on the 315 Royal York Road lands) is also proposed. The proposal includes a total gross floor area (GFA) of 68,207 m2 (of which 47,435 m2 would be for residential use, 11,687 m2 for transit-related uses/above grade parking garage/storage lockers, 8,809 m2 for office use and 276 m2 for retail use). The total Floor Space Index would be 11.2 times the area of the lot (combined site density) and would be 18.6 times the area of the lot for only 327 Royal York Road. Staff are of the opinion that the proposed development, in its current form, is not supportable and does not conform to the Toronto Official Plan or promote a built form that is well designed as outlined in the Planning Act. Major issues have been identified by City staff related to coordination of station works, site organization, safety and pedestrian/vehicular conflicts, built form, impacts on surrounding properties and integration with the surrounding block context. The City is committed to working with Metrolinx on TOD projects to achieve developments that encourage and support greater transit ridership and fit well within their existing and planned context. In reviewing the application, staff noted that VANDYK and Metrolinx are the only property owners in the area south of Newcastle Street in the immediate vicinity of the subject site. Staff are of the opinion that opportunities exist to address the issues identified with the current application if the GO station facilities were incorporated throughout a number of properties bordering the rail corridor. This would allow for the relocation and redistribution of the above grade commuter parking, density and vehicular and pedestrian accesses throughout the area which would result in a safer environment, improved public realm elements, elimination of private driveways and a more appropriately scaled and designed proposal. In an effort to resolve the challenges identified with the application and develop a proposal that would result in a TOD that fits within the local context, City Planning staff presented ideas and options for the consolidated development of the lands south of Newcastle Street for consideration by VANDYK and Metrolinx. Staff also requested that the applicant prepare a context block plan for these lands that incorporated these options and addressed the relationship between this development, the Mimico GO Station design (including the surface parking area along Newcastle Street) and other approvals issued in the abutting Mimico Judson Secondary Plan area such as the 39 Newcastle Street development (also owned by VANDYK). On September 23, 2020, VANDYK submitted a Mimico Master Context Plan (Context Plan) that includes a number of properties including 315 and 327 Royal York Road, the integration of the GO Station lands at 1 Windsor Street and 29 and 33 Newcastle Street and the LPAT approved development at 39 Newcastle Street. Staff are of the opinion this Context Plan offers a basis for moving forward to define a better TOD opportunity at the Mimico GO Station. It proposes a coordinated approach to the integration of station facilities within the broader context which eliminates multiple driveway entrances from the terminus of Windsor Street, introduces a new street connection from Buckingham Street to Windsor Street, new station entrance buildings connected to the development at 39 Newcastle Street, an expanded pedestrian station plaza, a formalized pick-up and drop-off area, underground commuter parking, as well as future residential development at 29 and 33 Newcastle Street (see Attachment 9: Context Plan Submitted by VANDYK). While the Context Plan does provide the basis to resolve a number of issues with the current application, staff also note there are other matters of concern such as tower heights and building densities that are still unresolved (particularly the proposal for two towers on the 327 Royal York Road lands). Further details/materials would be required for review and consideration by City staff. Staff will continue working with VANDYK and Metrolinx to explore the feasibility of implementing the Context Plan as this proposal will require modifications to the LPAT approval of 39 Newcastle Street as well as the work program currently underway by Metrolinx for the Mimico GO Station. Staff are confident this approach would guide the process to align this TOD project, the Metrolinx lands and the LPAT approved development at 39 Newcastle Street through various timelines/stages of redevelopment. Staff have circulated the submission materials to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application and the broader Context Plan with the Ward Councillor. Staff will also provide further reports to City Council, as the proposal continues to evolve. It should be noted that on July 8, 2020, Bill 197 was introduced as legislation. Bill 197 extends and elaborates the Minister's powers to issue Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZO) and exempt certain developments from municipal planning approvals. As both the subject application and the new Context Plan include provincially owned land, the involvement of Metrolinx as a Crown Agency, partner and stakeholder, as well as station facilities and infrastructure that are impacted by the proposals, an MZO could be considered by the Province. Staff would not be supportive of an MZO process in this instance should it curtail an appropriate municipal review of the proposal and exclude public input. Staff recommend that in order to proceed with the proposed Context Plan, a new planning application be required for the portion of the development to be located on 29 and 33 Newcastle Street (as a new residential building having unknown height and density is proposed to be added to the Mimico Judson Secondary Plan area) and that proposed modifications to the approvals for 39 Newcastle Street be addressed at LPAT.
The Etobicoke York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 315 and 327 Royal York Road and the broader Context Plan together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 m of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend and to oppose the application in its current form should the application be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on the basis of City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the statutory timeframe of the Planning Act. 4. City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant and Metrolinx to negotiate an appropriate development proposal that addresses the outstanding issues set out in this report. 5. City Council direct appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant and Metrolinx regarding the development of the broader context of the lands based on the attached draft Context Plan and in accordance with the outstanding issues set out in this report. 6. City Council advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that given the progress made to date on the review of this application and the draft Context Plan, the City is not supportive of a Minister's Zoning Order for the subject lands that would curtail the completion of an appropriate municipal review and community input, as well as the proposed collaborative process to resolve the outstanding issues as set out in this report.
EY19.4adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 165 Stanley Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. St Leo's Catholic School, originally called St Leo's Separate School, is a Collegiate Gothic style school that was constructed in 1926 on the south side of Stanley Avenue between Royal York Road and Elizabeth Street. It was opened by the Mimico Separate School Board with the assistance of the congregation of St Leo's Catholic Church, and it is the oldest Separate School in Etobicoke that is still open. The building is two-storeys and originally contained four classrooms and an auditorium. The architect is not known. Following an increase in the Catholic population in Etobicoke after WWII and a surge in enrollment at St Leo's Catholic School, several additions of interconnected buildings were made from 1956-76. The property at 165 Stanley Avenue was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006 and was originally listed on the former City of Etobicoke Inventory of Heritage Properties. A Site Plan Approval application was submitted on January 3, 2019 for the property at 165 Stanley Avenue (Application No. 19 100745 WET 03 SA). A Memorandum was issued by Heritage Planning on August 29, 2019, which identified conditions of approval, including the request for an Interpretation Plan, the production of a detailed Conservation Plan and that the owner enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement, following consultation with the Toronto Preservation Board and if approved by Council. The Site Plan Approval application remains under review. The applicant proposes to retain the original 1926 school building, connected to a new three-storey wing at the rear by a one-and-a-half storey glazed pedestrian connection. Modifications to the heritage building include the introduction of window wells on the lower levels of the north, west and east elevations, a new sunken courtyard on the west elevation, and the enlargement of an existing opening in the rear (south) elevation to accommodate the new connection. The rear (south) wall is proposed to be over clad in stucco. Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, which sets out the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for its design/physical, historical/associative and contextual value. The Province and the City's policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Designation supports conservation as it enables City Council to review alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 165 Stanley Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 165 Stanley Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 9, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property. 5. City Council authorize the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 165 Stanley Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 165 Stanley Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 165 Stanley Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 165 Stanley Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property. 5. City Council authorize the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 165 Stanley Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 165 Stanley Avenue.
EY19.5adopted
Payment-In-Lieu of Parking - 1 Blue Goose Street
This report seeks City Council's approval to partially exempt the owner of 1 Blue Goose Street from the non-residential parking requirement specified in Site-Specific Zoning By-law No. 653-2020. The site was the subject of Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 16 270113 WET 06 OZ which considered a mixed-use development consisting of the existing restaurant and micro-brewery, and 30 residential dwelling units. In accordance with the above-noted Site Specific By-law, a minimum of 27 parking spaces would be required for the non-residential component of the development. The applicant is unable to accommodate 16 of the required 27 parking spaces on-site or through approved boulevard parking and has requested a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking to the City which amounts to $80,000. The parking exemption is considered appropriate since the parking space shortfall will not have a significant impact on parking conditions in the area. Section 40 of the Planning Act grants City Council the authority to approve payment-in-lieu of parking. This application has been made pursuant to the City's Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Policy, adopted in July, 2004. City Council approval is required as this matter has not been delegated.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 1 Blue Goose Street from the Site-Specific Zoning By-law 653-2020 requirement to provide 16 of the required 27 parking spaces for the restaurant use of the site, subject to an $80,000 payment-in-lieu of parking, providing the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 1 Blue Goose Street from the Site-Specific Zoning By-law 653-2020 requirement to provide 16 of the required 27 parking spaces for the restaurant use of the site, subject to an $80,000 payment-in-lieu of parking, providing the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
EY19.6adopted
Payment-In-Lieu of Parking - 2862 Lake Shore Boulevard West
This report seeks City Council's approval to exempt the owner of 2862 Lake Shore Boulevard West from the parking requirements specified in City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, and the Etobicoke Zoning Code, both of which apply to the site. The site was the subject of Committee of Adjustment Application No. A0622/18EYK. Under this application, the owner of the property requested approval to construct a second storey addition to the existing building. In accordance with the April 9, 2019 decision for the above-noted file, the Committee approved the development proposal on condition that the owner successfully apply and obtain approval for payment-in-lieu of parking for the parking deficiency. As noted on the Committee decision, a total of 14 parking spaces are required for the site under Zoning By-law 569-2013, and 39 parking spaces are required under the Etobicoke Zoning Code. The owner will provide no on-site parking spaces. The owner submitted a request for Payment-In-Lieu of Parking to the City, which amounts to $15,000. The parking exemption is considered appropriate since the parking space shortfall will not have a significant impact on parking conditions in the area. Section 40 of the Planning Act grants City Council the authority to approve payment-in-lieu of parking. This application has been made pursuant to the City's Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Policy, as adopted in July 2004. City Council approval is required as this matter has not been delegated.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 2862 Lake Shore Boulevard West from the parking requirements of the Etobicoke Zoning Code and the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, subject to a $15,000 payment-in-lieu of parking, provided the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 2862 Lake Shore Boulevard West from the parking requirements of the Etobicoke Zoning Code and the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, subject to a $15,000 payment-in-lieu of parking, provided the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
EY19.7adopted
One-Way Street Designation - Market Garden Mews
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to designate Market Garden Mews, between Queen Elizabeth Boulevard and Islington Avenue, one-way westbound, which will address concerns about cut-through traffic.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Designated Market Garden Mews, between Queen Elizabeth Boulevard and Islington Avenue, as one-way for westbound traffic only.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate Market Garden Mews, between Queen Elizabeth Boulevard and Islington Avenue, as one-way for westbound traffic only.
EY19.8adopted
Traffic Calming - Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Church Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming islands can be installed on this section of Church Street, subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation of traffic calming islands, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll; a. City Council authorize the installation of five traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street. b. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Church Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawings EY20-040A and EY20-040B, dated October 2020 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation of traffic calming islands, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll; a. City Council authorize the installation of five traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street. b. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Church Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawings EY20-040A and EY20-040B, dated October 2020 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
EY19.9adopted
Traffic Control Signals - The East Mall and Gibbs Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on The East Mall, City Council approval of this report is required. As per conditions of approval for the development at 2 Gibbs Road, traffic control signals are to be installed at the intersection of The East Mall and Gibbs Road, with all cost associated with the installation of the traffic control signals to be paid by the proponent. Transportation Services can support installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of The East Mall and Gibbs Road.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at The East Mall and Gibbs Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at The East Mall and Gibbs Road.
EY19.10amended
Parking and Traffic Regulation Amendments - Long Branch Avenue and Eastwood Park Gardens
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report presents the results of Transportation Services' traffic study conducted at the intersection of Long Branch Avenue and Eastwood Park Gardens to determine the feasibility for all-way stop control. In addition, Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited at all times on the west side of Long Branch Avenue between Lake Shore Boulevard West and the north limit of Long Branch Avenue, the east side of Long Branch Avenue between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Eastwood Park Gardens and on the north side of Eastwood Park Gardens from the east end of the road to the west end of the road. This is in response to concerns raised by area residents and in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Approved the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Long Branch Avenue and Eastwood Park Gardens. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Long Branch Avenue, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and the north end of Long Branch Avenue. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Long Branch Avenue, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Eastwood Park Gardens. 4. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Eastwood Park Gardens, between the east end of Eastwood Park Gardens and the west end of Eastwood Park Gardens.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council not approve the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Long Branch Avenue and Eastwood Park Gardens. 2. Etobicoke York Community Council designate Long Branch Avenue, between the north limit of Lake Shore Boulevard West and the north end of Long Branch Avenue, as a through highway. 3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Long Branch Avenue, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and the north end of Long Branch Avenue. 4. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Long Branch Avenue, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Eastwood Park Gardens. 5. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Eastwood Park Gardens, between the east end of Eastwood Park Gardens and the west end of Eastwood Park Gardens.
EY19.11adopted
Parking Amendments - Tandridge Crescent, between Arcot Boulevard and Byng Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Tandridge Crescent, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west and north sides of Tandridge Crescent from Arcot Boulevard to a point 380 metres northeast. Transportation Services is also recommending that parking be prohibited at all times on the east and south sides of Tandridge Crescent between a point 380 metres northeast of Arcot Boulevard to Byng Avenue. This is in response to concerns raised by local residents, through the Ward Councillor, about the installation of "No Parking Anytime" signs after recent road resurfacing work on this street.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west, north, east and south sides of the entire length of Tandridge Crescent. 2. City Council prohibit parking on the west and north sides of Tandridge Crescent between Arcot Boulevard and a point 380 metres northeast, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 3. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east and south sides of Tandridge Crescent between a point 380 metres northeast of Arcot Boulevard and Byng Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west, north, east and south sides of the entire length of Tandridge Crescent. 2. City Council prohibit parking on the west and north sides of Tandridge Crescent between Arcot Boulevard and a point 380 metres northeast, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 3. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east and south sides of Tandridge Crescent between a point 380 metres northeast of Arcot Boulevard and Byng Avenue.
EY19.12adopted
The City conducts neighbourhood-focused reviews of traffic operations with the application of a safety lens. This is in recognition that safety concerns often follow area-wide patterns, and that efficient and effective solutions necessitate looking at how streets function together within a zone, and how traffic changes on one street can impact the conditions on another. I have received multiple concerns from within the Etobicoke Centre neighbourhoods of Eatonville and Glen Park, in the area bounded by Rathburn Road, The East Mall, Burnhamthorpe Road and Martin Grove Road. Issues raised were cut-through traffic, excessive speeding, poor stop sign compliance, safe crossings, missing sidewalk links, and poor sight lines, coupled with safety concerns for vulnerable road users, and the function around the local school and park. Among the unique issues of this area are the long parallel streets linking Rathburn Road to Burnhamthorpe Road, the mix of grid-pattern and garden-pattern streets, the mix of rural and urban road cross-sections, and qualified documentation of instances of speeding by motorists. I am writing to ask your support in making a comprehensive area specific traffic safety review in this neighbourhood a top priority.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services to prioritize a comprehensive area study in the area bounded by Rathburn Road, The East Mall, Burnhamthorpe Road and Martin Grove Road; and to report back on appropriate measures to address traffic infiltration, vehicular volume and speed, pedestrian and cyclist safety, street infrastructure and controls, and sight-line concerns.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends that: 1. That the Etobicoke York Community Council request that Transportation Services prioritize a comprehensive area study in the area bounded by Rathburn Road, The East Mall, Burnhamthorpe Road and Martin Grove Road; and to report back on appropriate measures to address traffic infiltration, vehicular volume and speed, pedestrian and cyclist safety, street infrastructure and controls, and sight-line concerns.
EY19.13adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-law 955-2020. Confirmatory Bill Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 956-2020.