Etobicoke York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 24 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.
EY32.1adopted
This application proposes to lift the Holding (H) symbol for Area B identified in site-specific Zoning By-law 814-2021, as amended by By-law 938-2022. This amendment will allow for development within Area B of the Trillium Health Partners Queensway Hospital site, which includes the development of a nine-storey hospital building and a new central utility plant at 140, 150, 160, 170, 190 and 220 Sherway Drive. The holding provisions of Zoning By-law 814-2021 require that prior to lifting the Holding (H) symbol on Area B, the owner must satisfy conditions related to a vehicular connection to The Queensway from the subject site, a resubmission and acceptance of engineering reports related to water capacity and updates that include the new Central Utility Plan and the owner entering into a Section 37 Agreement that secures obligations related to the proposal on the site and future phases of development. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the City's Official Plan and the Sherway Area Secondary Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend site specific Zoning By-law 814-2021, as amended, to lift the Holding (H) symbol from Area B.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 814-2021, as amended by By-law 938-2021, to remove the Holding Symbol (H) from Area B, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (May 13, 2022) 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. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the Bill until such time as the Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered on title satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 814-2021, as amended by By-law 938-2021, to remove the Holding Symbol (H) from Area B, in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 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. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the Bill until such time as the Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered on title satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
EY32.2adopted
This application requests an extension to the exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act to permit the division of land to create five residential lots for four proposed residential apartment buildings (Buildings A, B, C and D) and one existing residential apartment building on the lands located at 289 and 291 The Kingsway, and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court. The exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act would also allow for boundary and easement adjustments based upon the as-built condition of the constructed buildings, construction mortgage financing for Building C, and for mortgage financing for Buildings A and B. The proposal complies with the existing Official Plan and site specific Zoning By-law 1618-2019. The previous lifting of Part Lot Control for a period of three years, enacted as By-law 1190-2019, is set to expire on July 18, 2022. Additional time is needed for the applicant to convey and complete the development on the subject lands. The extension to lift Part Lot Control for a period of two years is considered appropriate for the orderly development of these lands. This report reviews and recommends approval of the extension for Part Lot Control Exemption. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 289 and 291 The Kingsway, and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court substantially in accordance with the draft by-law in Attachment 5 to this report for the lands generally shown in Attachment 1 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate to withhold their consent under paragraph 118 (1) 2 of the Land Titles Act until the owner provides fully executed copies of the following certificates satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services: a. From the applicant's solicitor with respect to the creation of necessary easements; b. From the applicant's surveyor with respect to the identification of necessary easements; and, c. From the applicant's engineer with respect to the identification of necessary easements. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 289 and 291 The Kingsway, and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court substantially in accordance with the draft by-law in Attachment 5 to this report for the lands generally shown in Attachment 1, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate to withhold their consent under paragraph 118 (1) 2 of the Land Titles Act until the owner provides fully executed copies of the following certificates satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services: a. From the applicant's solicitor with respect to the creation of necessary easements; b. From the applicant's surveyor with respect to the identification of necessary easements; and, c. From the applicant's engineer with respect to the identification of necessary easements. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
EY32.3adopted
4174 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction
On August 31, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted by Dunpar Homes to permit a 15-storey (50.5 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) residential building at 4174 Dundas Street West. A total of 117 units are proposed with a gross floor area of 13,193 square metres and a density of 6.41 times the area of the lot. On December 23, 2021, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to City Council not making a decision on the application within the prescribed timeframe of the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference (CMC) has not been scheduled as of the date of this report. This report recommends that City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal for the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 4174 Dundas Street West in opposition to the application in its current form, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues and report back on outcomes of such discussions as appropriate. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. An Official Plan Amendment is submitted, the final form and content of which is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments includes the existing holding ("H") conditions identified in Section 4(i) of Zoning By-law 717-2006, as amended, on the site, including revisions as required, with the hold symbol not to be lifted until City Council is satisfied as to the availability of all road improvements, infrastructure, servicing and school capacity, to accommodate the proposed development; d. The owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, a revised Stormwater Management Report, and a revised Geotechnical Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. The owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. The owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreements 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 the development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management and Geotechnical Reports and accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Traffic Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services; g. The owner has provided loading spaces, parking spaces and accessible parking spaces, as well as drive aisle widths and turning radii, in accordance with the supply and dimensional requirements of city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services; h. The owner has provided a revised Arborist Report, Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan, Landscape Plan, and addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; i. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection; j. The owner has satisfied the requirements of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding requested revisions to reports; k. The owner has satisfied the requirements of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board regarding signage and warning clauses; and l. The owner revises the draft Zoning By-law Amendments to rezone the lands located below the long-term stable top-of bank and the buffer zone lands located within 10 metres of the top-of-bank as Open Space-Natural Zone, and revises plans to show a three metre building setback to the future Open Space-Natural zoned lands, to the satisfaction of Toronto and Region Conservation Area and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. Prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner prepare all documents and convey a 0.4-metre road widening along the frontage of the property on Dundas Street West, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor. 4. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner convey all lands below the proposed top of bank and a 10-metre buffer adjoining the top of bank to the Toronto and Region Conservation Area, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Area, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 5. Staff schedule a Community Information Meeting for the application located at 4174 Dundas Street West together with the Ward Councillor and with the participation of the applicant. 6. The City Solicitor and appropriate staff be authorized to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in this report and to report back to City Council if a potential resolution has been achieved. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 4174 Dundas Street West in opposition to the application in its current form, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues and report back on outcomes of such discussions as appropriate. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. An Official Plan Amendment is submitted, the final form and content of which is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments includes the existing holding ("H") conditions identified in Section 4(i) of Zoning By-law 717-2006, as amended, on the site, including revisions as required, with the hold symbol not to be lifted until City Council is satisfied as to the availability of all road improvements, infrastructure, servicing and school capacity, to accommodate the proposed development; d. The owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, a revised Stormwater Management Report, and a revised Geotechnical Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. The owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. The owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreements 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 the development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management and Geotechnical Reports and accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Traffic Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services; g. The owner has provided loading spaces, parking spaces and accessible parking spaces, as well as drive aisle widths and turning radii, in accordance with the supply and dimensional requirements of city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services; h. The owner has provided a revised Arborist Report, Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan, Landscape Plan, and addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; i. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection; j. The owner has satisfied the requirements of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding requested revisions to reports; k. The owner has satisfied the requirements of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board regarding signage and warning clauses; and l. The owner revises the draft Zoning By-law Amendments to rezone the lands located below the long-term stable top-of bank and the buffer zone lands located within 10 metres of the top-of-bank as Open Space-Natural Zone (ON), and revises plans to show a three metre building setback to the future Open Space-Natural zoned lands, to the satisfaction of Toronto and Region Conservation Area (TRCA) and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. Prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner prepare all documents and convey a 0.4-metre road widening along the frontage of the property on Dundas Street West, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor. 4. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner convey all lands below the proposed top of bank and a 10-metre buffer adjoining the top of bank to the Toronto and Region Conservation Area, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Area, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 5. Staff schedule a Community Information Meeting for the application located at 4174 Dundas Street West together with the Ward Councillor and with the participation of the applicant. 6. The City Solicitor and appropriate staff be authorized to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in this report and to report back to City Council if a potential resolution has been achieved. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
EY32.4adopted
555 Rexdale Boulevard - Block 9 of the Draft Plan of Subdivision - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the Woodbine Casino Lands - Woodbine Square at 555 Rexdale Boulevard (Block 9 of the Draft Plan of Subdivision) - Public Art Plan. The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art along the privately-owned area of the site. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: project description; history and culture of the area; public art requirement; public art objectives; public art locations; budget; selection process; jury composition and schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve 555 Rexdale Boulevard - Block 9 of the Draft Plan of Subdivision - Public Art Plan in Attachment 1 to the report (May 12, 2022) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 555 Rexdale Boulevard - Block 9 of the Draft Plan of Subdivision - Public Art Plan in Attachment 1 to the report dated May 12, 2022 from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.
EY32.5adopted
1 York Gate Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to amend the city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former North York Zoning By-law 7625 for the northwest portion of the lands municipally known as 1 York Gate Boulevard. The application proposes to construct a 22-storey residential rental building (74.35 metres including the mechanical penthouse) resulting in a gross floor area of 17,930 square metres and containing 294 dwelling units. A total of 147 vehicular parking spaces are proposed to be provided on a surface parking lot, and a total of 57 bicycle parking spaces are proposed to be provided on the ground floor of the building. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1 York Gate Boulevard 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 1 York Gate Boulevard 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.
EY32.6adopted
1736-1746 Weston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 25-storey mixed-use development. A total of 253 dwelling units and 472 square metres of non-residential floor area is proposed at grade fronting onto Weston Road. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning 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 1736-1746 Weston 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 1736-1746 Weston 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.
EY32.7adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding applications to amend the Official Plan, city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former North York Zoning By-law 7625, for a proposed infill development at 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead Road. The proposal includes four new buildings consisting of three residential buildings of 36 storeys, 30 storeys, and 14 storeys (112.85 metres, 95.45 metres, and 47.65 metres respectively, including the mechanical penthouse) and one 40-storey mixed-use building (125.5 metres including the mechanical penthouse). The proposal would result in a gross floor area of 256,064 square metres consisting of 127,452 square metres of residential area (1,720 dwelling units), and 1,050 square metres of retail area located at grade fronting on Sentinel Road. The proposal also includes the provision for public parkland of 0.56 hectares and a two-storey community centre. The four existing 22-storey apartment buildings containing a total of 1,479 dwelling units are proposed to be retained. In addition to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, a Draft Plan of Subdivision has been submitted to create eight development blocks and a public street connecting Finch Avenue West to Fountainhead Road. Staff are currently reviewing the applications. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment and was deemed complete on February 17, 2022. City Planning staff will next proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the applications, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead 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 applications located at 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead 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.
EY32.8amended
Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 11 Van Dusen Boulevard
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 11 Van Dusen Boulevard for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to install a fence along the rear property line that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). There is a grade difference between the two properties.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 11 Van Dusen Boulevard, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. Directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 11 Van Dusen Boulevard, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 11 Van Dusen Boulevard, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
EY32.9amended
Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 110 Prennan Avenue
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke-York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 110 Prennan Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to build a fence using vinyl material that would not comply with the standards stipulated by section 447-1.3(E)(2) of the bylaw.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 110 Prennan Avenue, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law. 2. As a condition of approval, the Etobicoke York Community Council requires that the property owner periodically inspect the fence and maintain it in good repair in a stable, upright and integral condition, and that it be free from broken or stretched parts or loose elements which may be easily removed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke-York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 110 Prennan Avenue, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 110 Prennan Avenue, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
EY32.10amended
Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 9 Sunnylea Avenue West
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 9 Sunnylea Avenue West for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to keep a fence which does not comply with height restrictions as stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1) of the bylaw. A notice of violation has been issued to the property owner.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 9 Sunnylea Avenue West, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 9 Sunnylea Avenue West, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, and to issue a second and final notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 9 Sunnylea Avenue West, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
EY32.11adopted
Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Dundas Street West and Wimbleton Road/Old Oak Drive
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Dundas Street West at Wimbleton Road/Old Oak Drive. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Wimbleton Road/Old Oak Drive. Traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Wimbleton Road/Old Oak Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Wimbleton Road/Old Oak Drive.
EY32.12adopted
Temporary School Bus Loading Zone and Parking Amendments - 1700 Keele Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Keele Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending the temporary designation of a school bus loading zone on the west side of Keele Street near George Harvey Collegiate Institute (1700 Keele Street), and associated parking amendments, to provide a safe pick-up/drop-off area for students. The temporary school bus loading zone and parking amendments are required for a period of 18 months, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024, as the permanent school bus loading zone on Bicknell Avenue will not be accessible during construction of the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Tunnel and Micro-Tunneled Storm Collectors.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate a school bus loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 2. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 4. City Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Keele Street between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 6. City Council direct that Keele Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Tunnel and Micro-Tunneled Storm Collectors project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council designate a school bus loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 2. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 4. City Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on the west side of Keele Street, between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Keele Street between a point 91.6 metres north of Nashville Avenue and a point 25.1 metres further north, from November 11, 2022 to May 1, 2024. 6. City Council direct that Keele Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Tunnel and Micro-Tunneled Storm Collectors project is complete.
EY32.13amended
This staff report is about speed limit reductions for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy focuses on how higher speeds contribute to higher risk of serious injuries and fatalities, and that setting lower speed limits is a key tool for reducing operating speeds on Toronto's roadways. The Vision Zero Speed Management Strategy includes a program for reducing speed limits on local roads, as defined in the City's Road Classification System and public lanes or public alleys, to 30 km/h on a neighbourhood basis. With this approach the City is no longer required to sign every individual street within that designated area but only the entry and exit points to/from the designated area where speed limits change and any internal roads with a different speed limit. The purpose of this report is to recommend area-based speed limit reductions to 30 km/h on public lanes or public alleys and local roads in Etobicoke York Community Council area as part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Designated the areas in Ward 1 and Ward 3 as a designated area with an associated speed limit of 30 km/h, with the exception of specified excluded highways or bridges, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (May 13, 2022) from the Director, Project Design and Management, Transportation Services. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the June 27, 2022 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council on the necessary steps, documentation, Schedule XLV changes, by-laws and the necessary bills required to expand the area of the speed limit reductions described in item "EY32.13 Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Limit Reductions to 30 km/h on Local Roads and Public Lanes - Etobicoke York Area" to include the portion of the Eatonville Neighbourhood in Ward 2 roughly bounded by The East Mall, Rathburn Road, Martin Grove Road, Burnhamthorpe Road, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate the areas in Ward 1 and Ward 3 as a designated area with an associated speed limit of 30 km/h, with the exception of specified excluded highways or bridges, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (May 13, 2022) from the Director, Project Design and Management.
EY32.14amended
Traffic Calming - Clouston Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Clouston Avenue.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated April 2022, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Clouston Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that the: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road.
EY32.15amended
Traffic Calming - Queen's Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Queen's Drive, between Elm Street and Pine Street. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Queen's Drive.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Queen's Drive, between Elm Street and Pine Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Queen's Drive, between Elm Street and Pine Street; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on Queen's Drive, between Elm Street and Pine Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated April 2022, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Queen's Drive" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Queen's Drive, between Pine Street and Elm Street.
EY32.16amended
Traffic Calming - Stella Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Stella Street, between Rustic Road and Maple Leaf Drive. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Stella Street.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Stella Street, between Rustic Road and Maple Leaf Drive, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Stella Street, between Rustic Road and Alladin Avenue; b. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Stella Street, between Alladin Avenue and Maple Leaf Drive; and c. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Stella Street, between Rustic Road and Maple Leaf Drive, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated April 2022, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Stella Street" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. The Etobicoke York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Stella Street, between Rustic Road and Maple Leaf Drive.
EY32.17amended
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Yore Road, between Keele Street and Richardson Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Yore Road.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Yore Road, between Keele Street and Richardson Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Yore Road, between Keele Street and Richardson Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install two speed humps on Yore Road, between Keele Street and Richardson Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated April 2022, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Yore Road" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. The Etobicoke York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Yore Road, between Keele Street and Richardson Avenue.
EY32.18adopted
Parking Amendments - Meteor Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited at all times, on the south side of Meteor Drive, between Carlingview Drive and Galaxy Boulevard. Currently several small sections have no parking regulations. However, additional businesses have raised concerns that parked vehicles are restricting access to their loading docks. Therefore, it is proposed that parking be prohibited on the entire south side ensure access to area businesses by large vehicles.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Meteor Drive, between Carlingview Drive and a point 71 metres east of Carlingview Drive. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Meteor Drive, between a point 122 metres east of Carlingview Drive and a point 24 metres further east. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Meteor Drive, between a point 158 metres east of Carlingview Drive and a point 24 metres further east. 4. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Meteor Drive, between Carlingview Drive and Galaxy Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Meteor Drive, between Carlingview Drive and a point 71 metres east of Carlingview Drive. 2. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Meteor Drive, between a point 122 metres east of Carlingview Drive and a point 24 metres further east. 3. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Meteor Drive, between a point 158 metres east of Carlingview Drive and a point 24 metres further east. 4. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Meteor Drive, between Carlingview Drive and Galaxy Boulevard.
EY32.19adopted
Lemonade for Love is an annual, child-driven, parent-supported lemonade stand and fundraising event in Etobicoke that is all about #kidshelpingkids. It began in 2014 as a small lemonade stand on a front yard in Etobicoke and is now a well-attended community event that happens each June at Fairfield Park. This event is championed by youth ambassadors who represent the organization in the community. To date, and with the help of community sponsors and donations, Lemonade for Love has raised over $100,000.00 in support of Silver Creek Preschool for children with special needs. Money raised goes to the #CaptainXavierFund at Silver Creek which provides scholarships to help families send their children to the school. Their fundraising efforts are now expanding the fund's mandate to include offering support to families at Silver Creek who may need assistance with the cost of medical devices, equipment, and/or aids. I have invited the kids from Lemonade for Love to give a presentation to Etobicoke York Community Council on this year's event, taking place Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Fairfield Park, 90 Lothian Avenue.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Received the presentation by Lemonade for Love for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes recommends to the Etobicoke York Community Council that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council receive the presentation by Lemonade for Love for information.
EY32.20adopted
Convert Pedestrian Crossover to Traffic Control Signal - Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway
Islington Junior Middle School is located on the west side of Cordova Avenue, south of Dundas Street West, opposite Central Park Roadway. The school is in close proximity to the Islington Subway Station at the busy intersection of Islington Avenue and Bloor Street West. Students and pedestrians cross Cordova Avenue by way of an existing Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) at Central Park Roadway, immediately in front of the school. The City of Toronto and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) encourage active transportation modes to and from school whenever possible. To that end, Islington Junior Middle School and the Toronto Lands Corporation have been pursuing the conversion of the existing PXO to a Traffic Control Signal (TCS) operation to improve safety for students. A 2019, Transportation Services study found that the warrants for the installation of traffic control Signals at Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway were very nearly met. Given the recent and ongoing development and redevelopment activities in the vicinity of the Islington Subway Station and the Etobicoke City Centre, this area will see an increase in vehicular traffic. This motion seeks to convert the existing PXO at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway to a Traffic Control Signal to enhance pedestrian and student safety.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access. 2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Cordova Avenue immediately northwest of Central Park Roadway in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access. 3. City Council prohibit southbound right turns and northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access. 4. City Council prohibit westbound through traffic entry at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes recommends to the Etobicoke York Community Council that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access. 2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1, City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Cordova Avenue immediately northwest of Central Park Roadway in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access. 3. City Council prohibit southbound right turns and northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access. 4. City Council prohibit westbound through traffic entry at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
EY32.21adopted
Improving Access to Pickleball in Etobicoke
Participation in the sport of Pickleball has grown exponentially over the past few years. The City of Toronto has painted pickleball lines on several existing tennis courts, however, there is a need for dedicated pickleball courts in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. Working with the Etobicoke Pickleball Association, we have identified two parks where exclusive pickleball courts may be appropriate. These parks were identified based on current community usage, and their proximity to other parks with tennis courts, parking, washrooms, and transit Rotary Peace Park, 25 Eleventh Street, currently has two outdoor tennis courts which could be converted to up to three exclusive pickleball courts. The park is located approximately one kilometre away from Prince of Wales Park, which has four outdoor tennis courts. Coronation Park, 10 Judson Street, was formerly the site of a lawn bowling club. The existing, unused lawn bowling pitch could be converted to a purpose-built pickleball facility with up to eight new courts.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to study the feasibility of converting the existing tennis courts at Rotary Peace Park to pickleball courts, in consultation with the local City Councillor. 2. Directed the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to study the feasibility of constructing new pickleball courts at Coronation Park - Etobicoke, in consultation with the local City Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes recommends to the Etobicoke York Community Council that: 1. The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation be requested to study the feasibility of converting the existing tennis courts at Rotary Peace Park to pickleball courts, in consultation with the local City Councillor. 2. The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation be requested to study the feasibility of constructing new pickleball courts at Coronation Park - Etobicoke, in consultation with the local City Councillor.
EY32.22adopted
Amending Chapter 740, Schedule D, Ice Cream Vending Permit Locations
I have received numerous complaints from local residents about ice cream trucks idling for hours in front of residences along Marine Parade Drive. Residents have repeatedly reported strong smells of propane, noisy generators, and illegal parking. This motion seeks to shift the permitted operating areas of ice cream trucks along Marine Parade Drive away from local residences.
The Etobicoke York Community Council 1. Amended Municipal Code Chapter 740, Schedule D, Ice Cream Vending Permit Locations by deleting the following locations: Delete from: Highway Delete from: Between Property Address Number (on one side) Delete from: Between Property Address Number (on the other side) Marine Parade Drive 1-3 Marine Parade Drive 5-5 Marine Parade Drive 58-110 Marine Parade Drive 15-15 Waterfront Drive 2. Amended Municipal Code Chapter 740, Schedule D, Ice Cream Vending Permit Locations by adding the following locations: Add to: Highway Add to: Between Property Address Number (on one side) Add to: Between Property Address Number (on the other side) Marine Parade Drive Park Frontage of 2115 Lake Shore Boulevard West onto Marine Parade Drive, on south-east side of highway
Staff recommendation as filed
Etobicoke York Community Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 740, Schedule D, Ice Cream Vending Permit Locations, to: 1. Delete the following locations: Delete from: Highway Delete from: Between Property Address Number (on one side) Delete from: Between Property Address Number (on the other side) Marine Parade Drive 1-3 Marine Parade Drive 5-5 Marine Parade Drive 58-110 Marine Parade Drive 15-15 Waterfront Drive 2. Add the following locations Add to: Highway Add to: Between Property Address Number (on one side) Add to: Between Property Address Number (on the other side) Marine Parade Drive Park Frontage of 2115 Lake Shore Boulevard West onto Marine Parade Drive, on south-east side of highway
EY32.23adopted
Under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) which came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Subsections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, as amended, prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated zoning by-law amendment within two years of by-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted." The privately-initiated site specific amendments to the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (By-law 834-2021) and to Chapters 304 and 340 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code (By-law 835-2021) were enacted for 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West by City Council at its meeting on July 14, 2021. The site specific by-laws facilitate the comprehensive redevelopment of 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West. The development includes a new 43-metre building (Building C) located at the southeast corner of the site, an 11-storey (39 metres) building (Building B) immediately north of the proposed public park, an 11-storey (40 metres) building (Building A) located to the northwest of the proposed private road, and the retention of the existing retail plaza (Building D). The by-laws secured a 659 square metre privately owned publicly-accessible open space (POPS) abutting the public park fronting onto Eglinton Avenue West, and a 465 square metre community agency space on the first floor of Building B. As the proposal has been advancing through the review for an application for site plan control approval, the applicant has revised the amount of non-residential gross floor proposed in Building C. In total, the applicant is proposing two non-residential units of 1,896 square metres and 67 square metres on the ground floor of Building C, while keeping in conformity with the site specific zoning standards on non-residential gross floor area. Despite the reduction in non-residential gross floor area, the site specific by-laws continue to require a minimum of four loading spaces. To advance the development, an application for minor variance to the Committee of Adjustment is required. The required zoning relief is to permit a reduction to the minimum required number of loading spaces for Building C from 4 spaces to 2 spaces. Under the Planning Act, the owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief in this regard until July 14, 2023, delaying the redevelopment of the site. As the proposed development (including built form) is largely the same as that which City Council previously considered and approved, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit the applicant's request to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances in regards to the property municipally known as 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West from Site Specific Zoning By-laws 834-2021 and 835-2021 prior to the second anniversary of the day on which the site specific By-laws was amended, to seek variances to reduce the required number of loading spaces for Building C from 4 spaces to 2 spaces.
Staff recommendation as filed
That Etobicoke York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit the applicant's request to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances in regards to the property municipally known as 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West from Site Specific Zoning By-laws 834-2021 and 835-2021 prior to the second anniversary of the day on which the site specific By-laws was amended, to seek variances to reduce the required number of loading spaces for Building C from 4 spaces to 2 spaces.
EY32.24adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 519-2022 to 522-2022. Confirmatory Bill Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 523-2022.