Etobicoke York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 38 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.
EY7.1amended
Final Report - 1 Blue Goose Street - Zoning By-Law Amendment Application
This application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit a residential and commercial development on the lands located at 1 Blue Goose Street. The proposal is to retain and restore the existing heritage mixed-use building on the subject property (the Blue Goose Tavern), add a fourth storey and an east side addition, a new micro-brewery (basement level), a renovated restaurant (ground level), and a total of 18 new rental dwelling units (second to fourth level). Two of the 18 new dwelling units would provide affordable rents. The mixed use building would be approximately 15 m in height to the highest point of the mechanical roof. In addition, the proposal includes a residential infill development consisting of one single detached dwelling unit, 4 semi-detached dwelling units and 7 townhouse dwelling units which would all be 4 storeys and approximately 13.6 m in height. Overall, the proposed development would contain 30 residential dwelling units (2,938 m² of gross floor area) and a total of 526 m² of non-residential gross floor area for a total density of 1.55 times the area of the lot. A total of 33 on site vehicular parking spaces are proposed. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). The proposal also represents an appropriate and orderly development of the site that conforms to the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code for the lands at 1 Blue Goose Street substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (June 7, 2019) 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 authorize the appropriate City officials and require the owner to execute and register on title 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 shall be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor in order to secure the following matters: a. The owner shall provide and maintain at least 18 new secured rental units, comprised of 18 bachelor units within the existing renovated mixed-use building on the site, and as illustrated in the Architectural Plans dated December 12, 2018, for a period of at least 20 years, beginning from the date that each new secured rental unit is first occupied. b. The owner shall provide and maintain at least 2 bachelor units at affordable rents, for a period of at least 10 years, beginning from the date that each such new affordable rental dwelling unit is first occupied. The remaining 16 bachelor units shall have unrestricted rents. c. Prior to first occupancy of the 2 affordable bachelor units referenced in Part 3.b. above, the owner shall make every reasonable effort to work in consultation with the City's Shelter Support and Housing Administration staff to select the first tenant for such affordable bachelor units, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration. d. Prior to Site Plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, the owner shall provide 1:50 scale architectural elevation drawings for representative portions of the buildings with building materials, colours and finishes illustrated and labelled to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning ("Approved Exterior Development Details").
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code for the lands at 1 Blue Goose Street 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 authorize the appropriate City officials and require the owner to execute and register on title 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 shall be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor in order to secure the following matters: a. The owner shall provide and maintain at least 18 new secured rental units, comprised of 18 bachelor units within the existing renovated mixed-use building on the site, and as illustrated in the Architectural Plans dated December 12, 2018, for a period of at least 20 years, beginning from the date that each new secured rental unit is first occupied; b. The owner shall provide and maintain at least 2 bachelor units at affordable rents, for a period of at least 10 years, beginning from the date that each such new affordable rental dwelling unit is first occupied. The remaining 16 bachelor units shall have unrestricted rents; and c. Prior to first occupancy of the 2 affordable bachelor units referenced in 3 (b) above, the owner shall make every reasonable effort to work in consultation with the City's Shelter Support and Housing Administration staff to select the first tenant for such affordable bachelor units, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration. d. Prior to Site Plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, the owner shall provide 1:50 scale architectural elevation drawings for representative portions of the buildings with building materials, colours and finishes illustrated and labelled to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning ("Approved Exterior Development Details").
EY7.2amended
Final Report - 170 The West Mall - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
This application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and City-wide Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 in order to construct a 1-storey (24 m in height, excluding mechanical) automated frozen goods warehouse distribution building, with a gross floor area of 19,463 m2 on the vacant northern portion of the lands municipally known as 170 The West Mall. The new building would provide 123 vehicular parking spaces and 30 loading docks. The existing dry and frozen goods warehouse distribution building on the southern portion of the site would remain. This application has been deemed Gold Star (enhanced service to focus development review and expedite high impact investment/job creation projects within the City). An associated Site Plan Control application under the Planning Act (File Number 18 171371 WET 05 SA) was submitted on June 4, 2018 and is being reviewed concurrently with this Zoning By-law Amendment application. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019) and the City of Toronto Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. Staff are of the opinion that the proposed development is appropriate for the lands.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for the lands at 170 The West Mall substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (June 7, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 for the lands at 170 The West Mall substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (June 7, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Prior to Site Plan approval, City Council require the owner to enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any required improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development based on the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for the lands at 170 The West Mall substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 for the lands at 170 The West Mall substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. b. Enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any required improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development based on the reports in Recommendation 4(a) above, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
EY7.3deferred
Final Report - 50 York Gate Boulevard, 25 Norfinch Drive and 2050 Finch Avenue West - Deeming By-law
This City-initiated action recommends that City Council pass a by-law to deem certain lots within a registered subdivision to no longer be lots within that subdivision. The outcome of the by-law would allow the affected properties to be merged into a single parcel of land. This will facilitate the properties at 50 York Gate Boulevard, 25 Norfinch Drive and 2050 Finch Avenue West, which will jointly contain the maintenance and storage facility to support the Finch West LRT, to legally become a single parcel of land. All the affected lands are currently owned by Metrolinx. At a later stage of the LRT project, a new parcel fronting Finch Avenue West will be subdivided from the consolidated subject lands. These reserve lands will be developed with a community hub following construction of the LRT project. Prior to this, the reserve lands will be used for staging of the LRT construction.
Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of this Item to its meeting on October 10, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council pass a by-law to deem the following lots within Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-1994 not to be a plan of subdivision substantially in accordance with the Draft Deeming By-law attached as Attachment 2; namely Part of Blocks 2, 3 and 5 of Registered Plan 66M-1994 and all of Block 4 of Registered Plan 66M-1994. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Deeming By-law as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Clerk to give notice of the passing of the By-law to the owner of the lands to which the By-law applies pursuant to the Planning Act. 4. City Council authorize the Etobicoke York Community Council to hear any person to whom a notice was sent who gives notice to the City Clerk within the required time that the person desires to make representation respecting the passing of the Draft Deeming By-law at the next meeting following the last day for receiving notice. 5. If no requests to be heard are received, City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Deeming By-law on title of the affected properties.
EY7.4adopted
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan (Etobicoke Centre Secondary Plan) to redesignate the subject lands from Mixed Use Areas B to Mixed Uses Areas A and the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the construction of a 27-storey residential apartment building (75.7 m in height, excluding mechanical penthouse) on the lands municipally known as 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue. This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and the Etobicoke Zoning Code as the proposal would result in an overdevelopment of the site and represents a significant increase in height and density from that currently permitted in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. A Rental Housing Demolition application is required as 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue combined contain six or more residential units, of which at least one is rental. A Rental Housing Demolition application (File No. 19 174970 WET 03 RH ) was submitted on June 20, 2019. Due to the timing of the application submission, staff have not had an opportunity to review the application at the time of writing this report. The proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), as it would establish an inappropriate development precedent for this area, including inadequate building setbacks and overwhelming building massing. The proposal also fails to conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019), as it would not provide an appropriate scale of development and lacks appropriate transition of built form to adjacent areas. Further, the proposed development does not achieve the objectives set out in the City's Official Plan. The development does not provide appropriate built form that fits within its context.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application to amend the Official Plan and the Etobicoke Zoning Code at 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue for the reasons set out in the report (June 21, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") in support of City Council's decision to refuse the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, in the event the refusal is appealed to the LPAT. 3. City Council direct City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address issues identified in the report (June 21, 2019 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 4. City Council defer making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application under Municipal Code, Chapter 667 pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the existing rental dwelling units at 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in the event the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), to request the LPAT to withhold its Order should the application be approved in some form, until all of the following have been completed and secured: a. The final form of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. b. City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning under delegated authority, has made a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application, under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish the existing rental dwelling units at 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue. c. The owner be required to submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. d. The owner be required to submit a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. e. The owner enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any required improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development based on the report in Recommendations 5(c) and (d) above, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager of Transportation Services. f. Community benefits, rental housing and other matters required to support the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application to amend the Official Plan and the Etobicoke Zoning Code at 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue for the reasons set out in the report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, dated June 21, 2019. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") in support of City Council's decision to refuse the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, in the event the refusal is appealed to the LPAT. 3. City Council direct City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address issues identified in the report dated June 21, 2019 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 4. City Council defer making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application under Municipal Code, Chapter 667 pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the existing rental dwelling units at 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in the event the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), to request the LPAT to withhold its Order should the application be approved in some form, until all of the following have been completed and secured: a. The final form of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. b. City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning under delegated authority, has made a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application, under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish the existing rental dwelling units at 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue. c. The owner be required to submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. d. The owner be required to submit a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. e. The owner enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any required improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development based on the report in Recommendations 5(c) and (d) above, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager of Transportation Services. f. Community benefits, rental housing and other matters required to support the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
EY7.5amended
Request for Directions Report - 555 The West Mall - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
The owner of the site at 555 The West Mall has appealed this Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), formerly the Ontario Municipal Board, citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. The appeal was filed on November 9, 2017 and is considered a "legacy" appeal under the transition regulations of the LPAT Act. The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction for the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the LPAT in support of a revised proposal (subject to a number of conditions) submitted by the applicant on April 29, 2019. A Pre-Hearing Conference was held at the LPAT on May 6, 2019 in which requests for status in the proceeding and next steps were established. A second Pre-Hearing Conference is scheduled for August 23, 2019 to either consider a settlement or consider a draft procedural order and issues list for a hearing. The original application submitted on November 4, 2016, proposed to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit a 24-storey (69 m in height, excluding the mechanical penthouse) purpose built rental apartment building with 293 residential dwelling units to the north of an existing 14-storey, 119 unit residential rental apartment building on the site. The proposed development (including the existing building) had a proposed total gross floor area of 34,591 m² and a total Floor Space Index of 4.02 times the area of the lot. The existing and proposed building would be served by a shared 4-level underground parking garage. The existing 14-storey rental apartment building on the site would be retained. The revised proposal modifies the development by reducing the height of the proposed apartment building to 22 storeys (61.4 m in height, excluding the mechanical penthouse), reducing the number of residential dwelling units to 256 and decreasing the total gross floor area (including the existing building on the site) to 30,458 m² for a total Floor Space Index of 3.54 times the area of the lot. Other minor modifications to the built form, site layout and access are also proposed. The revised proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019).The proposal is appropriate for the site and is compatible with the surrounding area. The revised proposal conforms to the Apartment Neighbourhoods Official Plan designation as the proposed building represents compatible intensification and would provide new purpose built rental infill housing and improve the existing rental apartment building on the site. This report recommends that City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to support the revised proposal at the LPAT, subject to a number of conditions.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff to attend the LPAT hearing for 555 The West Mall in support of the revised proposal outlined in the report (June 21, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 2. In the event the LPAT allows the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the LPAT withhold its Order(s) approving the Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the owner provides draft by-laws to the LPAT in a form and content to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, and pending: a. Confirmation from the City Solicitor that the owner has submitted to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, revised plans clarifying the discrepancy in the parking supply between the proposed underground parking garage plans and the revised site statistics. b. Confirmation from the City Solicitor that the owner has submitted to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, revised underground parking garage plans illustrating that the typical parking space dimensions and the proposed drive aisle widths comply with the minimum requirements of Zoning By-law No. 569-2013. c. The revised proposal providing a parking supply and parking space dimensions that comply with the minimum requirements of Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 for "All Other Areas". d. The revised proposal providing a minimum of one Type 'G' loading space with size dimensions that comply with the minimum loading space requirements in Zoning By-law No. 569-2013. e. Confirmation from the City Solicitor that the owner has entered into and registered on title an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following facilities, services and matters at the owners expense: i. Prior to the issuance of the first-above grade building permit for the development, the owner shall pay to the City the sum of $550,000 to be used in Ward 2 and allocated towards the following community benefits to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor: - Streetscaping along The West Mall in the vicinity of the property including streetscape improvements that comply with the Streetscape Manual and/or are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; - Capital upgrades and improvements to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation property at 559 The West Mall; - Improvements to local parks in the Ward; and - Improvements to the Etobicoke Olympium Community Centre. ii. The above required cash contribution in Part 2.e.i. above is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made. iii. In the event the cash contribution required in Part 2.e.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Zoning 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(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the property. 3. City Council direct that the following matters be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. The owner to provide and maintain the 119 existing rental housing units at 555 The West Mall as rental housing a period of at least 20 years, from the date of the By-law coming into full force and effect, with all associated facilities and building amenity improvements to be secured for the rental housing units, at no extra cost to the existing tenants, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. b. Prior to final Site Plan Approval, to provide a Construction Mitigation Strategy which includes a communication strategy for adjacent property owners and the neighbourhood association and an interim parking plan for existing tenants and tradespeople during the construction period, and a Tenant Communication Plan all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and thereafter the owner shall implement such strategies and plans. c. The owner to construct and maintain at least 628 m² of ground floor indoor amenity space in the new building at 555 The West Mall to be shared by tenants of both buildings. d. The owner to provide and maintain new indoor amenity space comprised of at least the following: a multi-purpose room to be appropriately furnished and having direct access to a washroom; and a fully outfitted fitness and exercise room. Outdoor amenity space is to be provided that will include at least a children's play area with a minimum of two benches for seating. This indoor and outdoor amenity space is to be provided to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. e. The owner to make available to tenants of both buildings all ground floor indoor and all outdoor amenity spaces generally as illustrated on the Ground Floor Plan submitted by the applicant in the revised proposal, for the proposed 22-storey building and existing building, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings. f. Prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner to submit an updated Noise Feasibility Assessment/Addendum Letter to be further peer reviewed and resolved to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The owner shall construct and maintain any required noise mitigation measures, to be secured through the Site Plan review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. g. The owner to implement the wind control measures identified in the Pedestrian Wind Study dated October 31, 2018 prepared by RWDI, and the updated Pedestrian Wind Conditions Addendum Letter, dated April 24, 2019 prepared by RWDI to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Such measures to be secured through the Site Plan review process. h. The owner to construct and maintain the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard. i. A minimum of 10% of all units shown on the plans for the entire development shall be provided as three-bedroom units. j. The owner to obtain all required permit(s) from the Ministry of Transportation prior to any construction. k. The owner to notify NAV Canada a minimum of 10 days prior to the start of construction. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing. 5. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that the General Manager, Transportation Services shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at 555 The West Mall, for a permit.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff to attend the LPAT hearing for 555 The West Mall in support of the revised proposal outlined in the June 21, 2019 report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District to Etobicoke York Community Council. 2. In the event the LPAT allows the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the LPAT withhold its Order(s) approving the Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the owner provides draft by-laws to the LPAT in a form and content to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, and pending: a. Confirmation from the City Solicitor that the owner has submitted to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, revised plans clarifying the discrepancy in the parking supply between the proposed underground parking garage plans and the revised site statistics. b. Confirmation from the City Solicitor that the owner has submitted to the General Manager of Transportation Services for review and acceptance, revised underground parking garage plans illustrating that the typical parking space dimensions and the proposed drive aisle widths comply with the minimum requirements of Zoning By-law No. 569-2013. c. The revised proposal providing a parking supply and parking space dimensions that comply with the minimum requirements of Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 for "All Other Areas". d. The revised proposal providing a minimum of one Type 'G' loading space with size dimensions that comply with the minimum loading space requirements in Zoning By-law No. 569-2013. e. Confirmation from the City Solicitor that the owner has entered into and registered on title an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following facilities, services and matters at the owners expense: i. Prior to the issuance of the first-above grade building permit for the development, the owner shall pay to the City the sum of $550,000 to be used in Ward 2 and allocated towards the following community benefits to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor: - Streetscaping along The West Mall in the vicinity of the property including streetscape improvements that comply with the Streetscape Manual and/or are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; - Capital upgrades and improvements to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation property at 559 The West Mall; - Improvements to local parks in the Ward; and - Improvements to the Etobicoke Olympium Community Centre. ii. The above required cash contribution in 2.e.i. is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made. iii. In the event the cash contribution required in Recommendation 2.e.i. has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Zoning 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(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the property. 3. City Council direct that the following matters be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. The owner to provide and maintain the 119 existing rental housing units at 555 The West Mall as rental housing a period of at least 20 years, from the date of the By-law coming into full force and effect, with all associated facilities and building amenity improvements to be secured for the rental housing units, at no extra cost to the existing tenants, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. b. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the owner to submit a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. c. The owner to construct and maintain at least 628 m² of ground floor indoor amenity space in the new building at 555 The West Mall to be shared by tenants of both buildings. d. The owner to provide and maintain new indoor amenity space comprised of at least the following: a multi-purpose room to be appropriately furnished and having direct access to a washroom; and a fully outfitted fitness and exercise room. Outdoor amenity space is to be provided that will include at least a children's play area with a minimum of two benches for seating. This indoor and outdoor amenity space is to be provided to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. e. The owner to make available to tenants of both buildings all ground floor indoor and all outdoor amenity spaces generally as illustrated on the Ground Floor Plan submitted by the applicant in the revised proposal, for the proposed 22-storey building and existing building, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings. f. Prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner to submit an updated Noise Feasibility Assessment/Addendum Letter to be further peer reviewed and resolved to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The owner shall construct and maintain any required noise mitigation measures, to be secured through the Site Plan review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. g. The owner to implement the wind control measures identified in the Pedestrian Wind Study dated October 31, 2018 prepared by RWDI, and the updated Pedestrian Wind Conditions Addendum Letter, dated April 24, 2019 prepared by RWDI to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Such measures to be secured through the Site Plan review process. h. The owner to construct and maintain the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard. i. A minimum of 10% of all units shown on the plans for the entire development shall be provided as three-bedroom units. j. The owner to obtain all required permit(s) from the Ministry of Transportation prior to any construction. k. The owner to notify NAV Canada a minimum of 10 days prior to the start of construction. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.
EY7.6adopted
Final Report - 2217 The Queensway - Application to Lift Holding Provisions (H)
This application proposes to lift the Holding (H) symbol from the Parcel "1" lands identified in site-specific Zoning By-law 409-2013 (OMB) for the site at 2217 The Queensway. This amendment would allow for the development of two commercial buildings with a public road traversing between the buildings. The Holding Provisions require that prior to lifting the Holding (H) symbol, the owner must satisfy the following four conditions for the subject lands: (a) confirmation that the lands meet all applicable statutory and regulatory environmental requirements for the development of the uses permitted; (b) confirmation that the owner has entered into a long-term easement agreement, satisfactory to the City, for access to The Queensway across the abutting hydro corridor; (c) confirmation that the owner can provide the required parking for its development by means of: i. a long-term lease, satisfactory to the City, for portions of the hydro corridor, and/or ii. a parking plan for surface and/or underground parking; and (d) the owner has entered into one or more agreements with the City, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to be registered on title to the lands shown as Parcel "1" on Schedule "A" of Zoning By-law 409-2013 (OMB), securing the matters set out in Section 4 of Zoning By-law 409-2013 (OMB). All four of these conditions have been satisfied. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with A Place to Grow: The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend site-specific Zoning By-law 409-2013 (OMB) to lift the Holding (H) symbol.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 409-2013 for the lands at 2217 The Queensway substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (May 30, 2019) 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 409-2013 for the lands at 2217 The Queensway substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 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.
EY7.7adopted
This application requests exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act to permit the division of land to create 5 residential lots for four proposed residential apartment buildings and 1 existing residential apartment building on the lands located at 289 & 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 & 7 St. Stevens Court. The exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act would also establish easements for shared access and servicing between the proposed buildings. The proposal complies with the existing Official Plan and Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) approved Zoning By-law. The lifting of Part Lot Control for a period of three years is considered appropriate for the orderly development of these lands. This report reviews and recommends approval of 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 his designate.
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 & 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 & 7 St. Stevens Court as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 of the report (June 7, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three 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. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his designate. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his designate to withhold his consent under paragraph 118(1) 2 of the Land Titles Act until the site specific Zoning By-law for the four new residential apartment buildings approved in principle by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in its decision dated April 24, 2018 has come into full force and effect. 6. 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. 7. 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 her sole 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 & 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 & 7 St. Stevens Court as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 of this report, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three 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. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his designate. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his designate to withhold his consent under paragraph 118(1) 2 of the Land Titles Act until the site specific Zoning By-law for the four new residential apartment buildings approved in principle by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in its decision dated April 24, 2018 has come into full force and effect. 6. 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. 7. 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 her sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
EY7.8adopted
Preliminary Report - 2667-2677 Kipling Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to amend the Zoning By-law for the properties at 2667-2677 Kipling Avenue to permit an infill 12-storey mixed-use building with 120 new rental units and 983 m2 of retail and medical centre uses. The proposal would provide 120 affordable rental dwelling units through the City's Open Door Affordable Housing Program. The site is currently occupied by two 23-storey residential rental buildings having a total of 455 rental units that would be retained. In total, the site would contain 575 rental units. 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.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2667-2677 Kipling Avenue 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 2667-2677 Kipling Avenue 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.
EY7.9amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the proposal to redevelop 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West with three new mixed use buildings containing 773 apartment units and 13,409 m2 of commercial space. A portion of the existing retail plaza, containing 4,065 m2 of commercial space at the rear of the site would remain. The application proposes a mid-block private road, a 1,700 m2 public park and an 870 m2 privately owned publically accessible open space (POPS). 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.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West 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. 3. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to request CreateTO to provide a copy of the agreement with the developer with/or in advance of the final report on 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West 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.
EY7.10adopted
This report recommends that City Council endorse the conservation strategy generally described for the heritage property at 1 Blue Goose Street in connection with the proposed townhouse redevelopment on the property, state its intention to designate 1 Blue Goose Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and give authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1 Blue Goose Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of 12 dwelling units and modifications to the existing heritage building in conjunction with an application to amend the Zoning By-law with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Thomas Payne Architect dated October 12 and 15, 2018 and December 12, 2018 and by AA Frias Architect dated December 12 and 17, 2018 and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by GBCA Architects dated December 17, 2018, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions: a. Prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1 Blue Goose Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Thomas Payne Architect dated October 12 and 15, 2018 and December 12, 2018 and by AA Frias Architect dated December 12 and 17, 2018 and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by GBCA Architects dated December 17, 2018 subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2 below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. The owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1 Blue Goose Street dated December 17, 2018 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. b. Prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 1 Blue Goose Street the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2 in the report (May 3, 2019) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning and landscape drawings, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 2. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 3. Provide a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. c. Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1 Blue Goose Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall: 1. Obtain final approval for the necessary by-law amendments required for the alterations to the property at 1 Blue Goose Street, such amendments to have been enacted by City Council and to have come into full force and effect. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation, Lighting and Interpretation Plans. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.c.3. above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation, Lighting and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 Blue Goose Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1 Blue Goose Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 3, 2019) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning Division. 3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. 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 on the designation of the property. 6. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 1 Blue Goose Street in a form and with content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1 Blue Goose Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1 Blue Goose Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of 12 dwelling units and modifications to the existing heritage building in conjunction with an application to amend the Zoning By-law with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Thomas Payne Architect dated October 12 and 15, 2018 and December 12, 2018 and by AA Frias Architect dated December 12 and 17, 2018 and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by GBCA Architects dated December 17, 2018, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions: a. Prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1 Blue Goose Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Thomas Payne Architect dated October 12 and 15, 2018 and December 12, 2018 and by AA Frias Architect dated December 12 and 17, 2018 and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by GBCA Architects dated December 17, 2018 subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. The owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1 Blue Goose Street dated December 17, 2018 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. b. Prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 1 Blue Goose Street the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2 in the report of May 3, 2019 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning and landscape drawings, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 2. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 3. Provide a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. c. Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1 Blue Goose Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall: 1. Obtain final approval for the necessary by-law amendments required for the alterations to the property at 1 Blue Goose Street, such amendments to have been enacted by City Council and to have come into full force and effect. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation, Lighting and Interpretation Plans. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.c.3. above the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation, Lighting and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 Blue Goose Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1 Blue Goose Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 3, 2019) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning Division. 3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. 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 on the designation of the property. 6. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 1 Blue Goose Street in a form and with content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1 Blue Goose Street.
EY7.11adopted
Alterations to Two Designated Heritage Properties - 69 Long Branch Avenue and 24 Marina Avenue
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations at the existing two-storey church, office and rectory buildings at 69 Long Branch Avenue and 24 Marina Avenue. These properties are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. They served the St. Agnes Church congregation from 1921 to 2005 and have recently been rented to a faith-based community group. The proposal is to convert the existing church and rectory buildings into a day nursery. Alterations required for the new use involve interior changes to the nave, changes to the rear paved entry court and new fencing to enclose the playground. The proposed alterations would have a minimal impact on the heritage character of the existing buildings and the proposed adaptive re-use of the church complex for day nursery purposes is considered to be sensitive and appropriate.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage building at 69 Long Branch Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for its use as a day care on lands known municipally as 69 Long Branch Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans prepared by C & Partners Architects, dated April 8, 2019 and May 6, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, and subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 69 Long Branch Avenue, but excluding permits for interior work that will not impact the heritage attributes identified in designation by-law 75-2018, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services: 1. Provide full building permit drawings for the interior alterations and a landscape plan consistent with the approved plans prepared by C & Partners Architects, dated April 8, 2019 and May 6, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage building at 69 Long Branch Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for its use as a day care on lands known municipally as 69 Long Branch Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans prepared by C& Partners Architects., dated April 8, 2019 and May 6, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, and subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 69 Long Branch Avenue, but excluding permits for interior work that will not impact the heritage attributes identified in designation by-law 75-2018, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services: 1. Provide full building permit drawings for the interior alterations and a landscape plan consistent with the approved plans prepared by C& Partners Architects., dated April 8, 2019 and May 6, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
EY7.12amended
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 22 Boxwood Road
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned tree located at 22 Boxwood Road. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to address concerns associated with falling branches and the tree being too close to the dwelling located on the property. The subject tree is a sugar maple tree ( Acer saccharum ), measuring 57cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned sugar maple tree located at 22 Boxwood Road, with a condition that the applicant provide five (5) replacement trees, which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned sugar maple tree located at 22 Boxwood Road.
EY7.13deferred
Application for Fence Exemption - 64 Courtsfield Crescent
This staff report is in regards to 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 consider an application submitted by the owner of 64 Courtsfield Crescent to erect a rear yard board on board fence with varying heights of 2.4 to 3.0 metres, which does not meet all of the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of this Item to its meeting on September 16, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption, by the property owner of 64 Courtsfield Crescent, to erect the board on board 2.4 metre to 3.0 metre in height; wooden board on board fence contrary to the regulations found in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 - Fences, Section 2B.(1). OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 64 Courtsfield Crescent, without conditions, thereby allowing the erection of a rear yard wooden board on board fence to be maintained in good repair. Direct and require that the rear yard fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installations will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
EY7.14adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement between 735 Renforth Developments Inc. and the City of Toronto for Plan 66M-2526, dated September 8, 2014, be assumed by the City.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed at Erinview Terrace and that the City formally assume the road within the Plan of Subdivision. 2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this Plan of Subdivision. 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Subdivision at Erinview Terrace. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner. 5. City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto. 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the Plan of Subdivision at Erinview Terrace to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review recommends that City Council: 1. Assume the services installed at Erinview Terrace and that the City formally assume the road within the Plan of Subdivision. 2. Authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this Plan of Subdivision. 3. Direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Subdivision at Erinview Terrace. 4. Authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner. 5. Authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto. 6. Authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the Plan of Subdivision at Erinview Terrace to Toronto Hydro.
EY7.15adopted
Boulevard Café Application - Business Owner Change - 3311-3313 Bloor Street West
This report for action is about a matter that the Etobicoke 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 subject matter is an amended application for a boulevard café permit - change of ownership.
Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for an outdoor patio license agreement at 3311-3313 Bloor Street West, with the following conditions: 1. Comply at all times with regulation set out in the former Metropolitan Toronto, By-Law 41093, as amended or its successor by-law. 2. The City of Toronto business license be maintained by the applicant and in addition, include an endorsement for the "outside patio". 3. The area of the boulevard café located on the City of Toronto right-of-way be no greater than 11.25 metres along Bloor Street West and no greater than 1.50 metres along the Eagle Road flankage representing a total area of the boulevard café to approximately 17.0 square metres. 4. The boulevard café license be renewable on an annual basis with the appropriate insurance in place and the required fee being paid. Fees are subject to change. 5. The licensee pay the City of Toronto $11.00 per square metre, payable annually in advance of the May 1st seasonal use as per Chapter 231 and By-law No. 3343-79 and Chapter 1004.11.12, Article 12 respectively of the former Municipality of Etobicoke and Borough of York. 6. The indemnification of the City by the owner(s) of the encroachments for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement, annually, in a form as approved by the City Solicitor in an amount not less than $2,000,000 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require. 7. No claims will be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the boulevard area or its elements during snow removal. 8. In default of the removal not occurring as directed, the City may carry out the removal, at the expense of the licensee, and may recover the costs incurred by legal action or in a like manner as municipal taxes. 9. The applicant to operate the boulevard café in compliance with the requirements of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591 Noise. 10. The Boulevard Café only to be licensed for seasonal use, between the date of May 1st to October 31st and the patio furniture/equipment to be removed from the municipal boulevard during November 1st to April 30th annually. 11. The licensee agrees that the City, or any gas, telephone, telegraph, electric light or other public utility company, shall have the right at all times to enter upon the permitted encroachment for the purpose of constructing, repairing, maintaining, replacing or removing any sewer, mains, culverts, drains, water pipes, pole wires or other underground services and installations. The licensee shall not be entitled to any damages or compensation by reason of the exercise of the City and utility company's rights; and the licensee, at their own expense, shall carry out such alterations or removal of the encroachment as may be directed by the City. 12. The licensee will, at his/her expense and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing & Standards, keep and maintain the boulevard area and all or any of its components in a good and proper state of repair and safety, and will not make any additions or modifications beyond what is allowed pursuant to the terms of the License Permit. 13. A street allowance construction permit, as necessary, be acquired for any resurfacing of the area of occupancy, or attachment to or alteration thereof. 14. The occupancy permitted by the license is to be removed by the owner, at the expense of the licensee, within 30 days of receiving written notice from the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council approve the application for an outdoor patio license agreement at 3311-3313 Bloor Street West, with the following conditions: 1. Comply at all times with regulation set out in the former Metropolitan Toronto, By-Law 41093, as amended or its successor by-law. 2. The City of Toronto business license be maintained by the applicant and in addition, include an endorsement for the "outside patio". 3. The area of the boulevard café located on the City of Toronto right-of-way be no greater than 11.25 metres along Bloor Street West and no greater than 1.50 metres along the Eagle Road flankage representing a total area of the boulevard café to approximately 17.0 square metres. 4. The boulevard café license be renewable on an annual basis with the appropriate insurance in place and the required fee being paid. Fees are subject to change. 5. The licensee pay the City of Toronto $11.00 per square metre, payable annually in advance of the May 1st seasonal use as per Chapter 231 and By-law No. 3343-79 and Chapter 1004.11.12, Article 12 respectively of the former Municipality of Etobicoke and Borough of York. 6. The indemnification of the City by the owner(s) of the encroachments for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement, annually, in a form as approved by the City Solicitor in an amount not less than $2,000,000 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require. 7. No claims will be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the boulevard area or its elements during snow removal. 8. In default of the removal not occurring as directed, the City may carry out the removal, at the expense of the licensee, and may recover the costs incurred by legal action or in a like manner as municipal taxes. 9. The applicant to operate the boulevard café in compliance with the requirements of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591 Noise. 10. The Boulevard Café only to be licensed for seasonal use, between the date of May 1st to October 31st and the patio furniture/equipment to be removed from the municipal boulevard during November 1st to April 30th annually. 11. The licensee agrees that the City, or any gas, telephone, telegraph, electric light or other public utility company, shall have the right at all times to enter upon the permitted encroachment for the purpose of constructing, repairing, maintaining, replacing or removing any sewer, mains, culverts, drains, water pipes, pole wires or other underground services and installations. The licensee shall not be entitled to any damages or compensation by reason of the exercise of the City and utility company's rights; and the licensee, at their own expense, shall carry out such alterations or removal of the encroachment as may be directed by the City. 12. The licensee will, at his/her expense and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing & Standards, keep and maintain the boulevard area and all or any of its components in a good and proper state of repair and safety, and will not make any additions or modifications beyond what is allowed pursuant to the terms of the License Permit. 13. A street allowance construction permit, as necessary, be acquired for any resurfacing of the area of occupancy, or attachment to or alteration thereof. 14. The occupancy permitted by the license is to be removed by the owner, at the expense of the licensee, within 30 days of receiving written notice from the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards.
EY7.16adopted
Highway Alterations - Highway 27 and Queen's Plate Drive
Transportation Services is requesting City Council authority to alter the northwest corner of the signalized intersection of Highway 27 and Queen's Plate Drive by removing the southbound (to westbound) right-turn channel. This proposed road alteration will provide for a more pedestrian friendly environment by removing the extra pedestrian crossing from the curb to the channelized island and help reduce the speed of southbound right-turning traffic at the intersection Highway 27 and Queen's Plate Drive Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Highway 27 and Queen's Plate Drive, City Council approval of this report is required. TTC staff has been consulted on the matter and has not objected to the proposal.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations and modifications at the northwest corner of the intersection of Highway 27 and Queen's Plate Drive, as indicated in Appendix "A", and generally as shown on the attached Drawing EY19-047, dated May 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations and modifications at the northwest corner of the intersection of Highway 27 and Queen's Plate Drive, as indicated in Appendix "A", and generally as shown on the attached Drawing EY19-047, dated May 2019.
EY7.17adopted
Road Alterations - John Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to obtain authorization for a roadway alteration related to improvements and modifications on John Street, east of Weston Road. This proposed road alteration is part of Engineering and Construction Services, Weston Road Improvements Project, Weston Road, between Lawrence Avenue West to St. Phillips Road, Contract Number 19ECS-TI-104LR to provide for a more pedestrian friendly environment on John Street by narrowing the road to 7.0 metres, widening the sidewalks, reducing the corner radii, installing tactile plates and implementing audible pedestrian signals.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Approved the alterations and modifications on John Street, east of Weston Road, as indicated in Appendix "A", and generally as shown on the attached Drawing EY19-054, dated June 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council approve the alterations and modifications on John Street, east of Weston Road, as indicated in Appendix "A", and generally as shown on the attached Drawing EY19-054, dated June 2019.
EY7.18adopted
Traffic Control Signals - The East Mall and Capri Road
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of The East Mall and Capri Road in order to facilitate safe crossings for pedestrians. The installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) is justified as the technical criteria have been met; however, a PXO on The East Mall would not be suitable given the failure of the suitability criteria on this minor arterial road. As an alternative, installing traffic control signals at this location would provide a safe and convenient access for pedestrians crossing The East Mall. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on The East Mall, City Council approval of this report is required. TTC has been advised on the matter.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of The East Mall and Capri Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of The East Mall and Capri Road.
EY7.19adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Mary Chapman Boulevard and Mainshep Road
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 staff's investigation of a request to have an all-way stop control installed at the intersection of Mary Chapman Boulevard and Mainshep Road. A staff assessment has determined that the installation of an all-way stop control is warranted and recommended at this intersection. The proposed all-way stop control will help improve traffic management and pedestrian safety at this location.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Mary Chapman Boulevard and Mainshep Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Mary Chapman Boulevard and Mainshep Road.
EY7.20adopted
Turn Prohibitions - Church Street at George 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 City Council approve eastbound right-turn and westbound left-turn prohibitions at the intersection of Church Street and George Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. George Street connects Church Street and King Street and also serves as an access to both St. John the Evangelist School and HJ Alexander Community School. The prohibitions are intended to provide for more orderly traffic flow to both schools. A companion report entitled "Turn Prohibitions - Fern Avenue at George Street" outlines proposed delegated amendments to traffic regulations at Fern Avenue and George Street that require approval by Etobicoke York Community Council.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Church Street and George Street. 2. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Church Street and George Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Church Street and George Street. 2. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Church Street and George Street.
EY7.21adopted
Turn Prohibitions - Fern Avenue at George Street
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 Etobicoke York Community Council approve eastbound right-turn and westbound left-turn prohibitions at the intersection of Fern Avenue and George Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. George Street connects Church Street and King Street and also serves as an access to both St. John the Evangelist School and HJ Alexander Community School. The prohibitions are intended to provide for more orderly traffic flow to both schools. As the TTC operates regular bus service on Church Street, a companion report entitled "Turn Prohibitions - Church Street at George Street" outlines proposed non-delegated traffic regulations at Church Street and George Street that require final approval by City Council.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Prohibited eastbound right-turns, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Fern Avenue and George Street. 2. Prohibited westbound left-turns, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Fern Avenue and George Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit eastbound right-turns, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Fern Avenue and George Street. 2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit westbound left-turns, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Fern Avenue and George Street.
EY7.22adopted
Turn Prohibition - 1345 Martin Grove Road
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to prohibit southbound left-turn movements at all times on Martin Grove Road at the driveway access to 1345 Martin Grove Road, located approximately 55 metres south of Racine Road. The proposed turn prohibition, a requirement of site plan approval for the redevelopment of the property at the southeast corner of the intersection of Martin Grove Road and Racine Road, will help mitigate any interference with southbound traffic within the functional area of the northbound approach of the intersection of Martin Grove Road and Racine Road. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provides service on Martin Grove Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit southbound left-turn movements at all times on Martin Grove Road at the driveway access to 1345 Martin Grove Road, located approximately 55 metres south of Racine Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit southbound left-turn movements at all times on Martin Grove Road at the driveway access to 1345 Martin Grove Road, located approximately 55 metres south of Racine Road.
EY7.23adopted
Turn Prohibition Removals - The Pond Road and James Gillies Street/York University Busway
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on The Pond Road, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to remove the existing turn prohibitions at the intersection of The Pond Road and James Gillies Street/York University Busway. The deletions of all turn prohibitions at the intersection of The Pond Road and James Gillies Street/York University Busway is a result of the existing closure of York University Busway and future modifications at this intersection.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing westbound right-turn-on-red-signal prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and James Gillies Street. 2. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and York University Busway. 3. City Council rescind the existing westbound left-turn prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and York University Busway. 4. City Council rescind the existing northbound and southbound right-turn-on-red-signal prohibition on effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and York University Busway (Finch Hydro Corridor).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing westbound right-turn-on-red-signal prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and James Gillies Street. 2. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and York University Busway. 3. City Council rescind the existing westbound left-turn prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and York University Busway. 4. City Council rescind the existing northbound and southbound right-turn-on-red-signal prohibition on effect at all times at the intersection of The Pond Road and York University Busway (Finch Hydro Corridor).
EY7.24adopted
Lane Designation -Trethewey Drive at Jane Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Trethewey Drive and Jane Street, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to designate the northerly westbound right turn lane on Trethewey Drive at Jane Street for right turns only. It is appropriate to designate an exclusive westbound right turn lane based on the existing lane configuration and field observations.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Trethewey Drive, from Jane Street to a point 30.5 metres east for westbound right turns only.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Trethewey Drive, from Jane Street to a point 30.5 metres east for westbound right turns only.
EY7.25amended
Re-opening of the Public Walkway between Acme Crescent and 1735 Kipling Avenue
At its June 13, 2017 meeting, Etobicoke York Community Council adopted Item No. EY23.36, to temporarily close the pedestrian walkway between Acme Crescent and 1735 Kipling Avenue. The walkway was subsequently closed to pedestrian traffic through installation of chain link fencing. The current Councillor is considering re-opening the walkway. Signs were posted on either side of the walkway on May 22, 2019 to solicit comments from area residents and stakeholders regarding its potential re-opening. As noted on the posted signs, comments must be provided to the Councillor by June 24, 2019.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to re-open the Acme Crescent lane, thereby restoring it to its original and intended function and: - Repair and/or replace the surface, fence and anti-vehicle protections. - Consider adding pedestrian lighting. - In co-operation with adjacent property owners, remove and/or prune all brush, overgrowth, weeds, shrubs . - Establish a schedule to clean and clear litter and report the completion of maintenance activity for the balance of 2019 to the local Councillor. 2. City Council request the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards to investigate and monitor the property standards of the laneway and adjacent properties. 3. City Council request Toronto Police Services to monitor the laneway and adjacent properties and report any concerns to the local Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke-York Community Council receive this report for information.
EY7.26amended
Traffic Calming - George Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report outlines the results of our investigation into installing speed humps on George Street, between King Street and Church Street. The results indicate that the criteria to justify installing speed humps are not satisfied.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services take to the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on George Street, between King Street and Church Street. 2. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and approved the installation of traffic calming on George Street, between King Street and Church Street. 3. Requested the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on George Street, between King Street and Church Street for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing EY 19-051, dated May 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council NOT authorize the installation of speed humps on George Street, between King Street and Church Street.
EY7.27amended
Parking Machines - Bloor Street West, between Montgomery Road and Brentwood Road North
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of Parking Machines (Pay & Display) and to prohibit standing, from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday and from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, on the north side of Bloor Street West between Montgomery Road and Brentwood Road North. The proposed parking machines and standing prohibitions are in response to a request made by the area Councillor for staff to review the feasibility of introducing parking on the aforementioned section of Bloor Street West where standing is currently prohibited at all times. There is a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus stop at this location that only services an overnight bus route, thus the existing standing prohibition is too restrictive. As Bloor Street West is a transit route, this matter requires the approval of City Council. TTC staff have been advised of the issue and have not objected to the recommendations.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of Bloor Street West between Montgomery Road and Brentwood Road North, to operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 2. City Council prohibit standing from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, on the north side of Bloor Street West between Montgomery Road and Brentwood Road North. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Montgomery Road and Brentwood Road North.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of Bloor Street West between Montgomery Road and Brentwood Road North, to operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 2. City Council prohibit standing from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, on the north side of Bloor Street West between Montgomery Road and Brentwood Road North.
EY7.28adopted
Parking Regulation Amendment - Isaac Devins Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to allow long-term overnight parking and short-term (3 hour) daytime parking on the south side of Isaac Devins Boulevard (south leg). In addition, a "No Parking Anytime" regulation will be implemented on the north side of Isaac Devins Boulevard (south leg).
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the "No Parking, 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the following year" on Isaac Devins Boulevard from Isaac Devins Boulevard (east leg) to Bob Yuill Drive. 2. Authorized a 12 hour permitted parking from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., on the south side of Isaac Devins Boulevard (south leg) from Isaac Devins Boulevard (east leg) to Bob Yuill Drive. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Isaac Devins Boulevard (south leg) from Isaac Devins Boulevard (east leg) to Bob Yuill Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the "No Parking, 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the following year" on Isaac Devins Boulevard from Isaac Devins Boulevard (east leg) to Bob Yuill Drive. 2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize a 12 hour permitted parking from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., on the south side of Isaac Devins Boulevard (south leg) from Isaac Devins Boulevard (east leg) to Bob Yuill Drive. 3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Isaac Devins Boulevard (south leg) from Isaac Devins Boulevard (east leg) to Bob Yuill Drive.
EY7.29adopted
Parking Regulation Amendments - Humbervale Boulevard and Grenview Boulevard South
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to propose an amendment to the current "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the east side of Humbervale Boulevard between Glenroy Avenue and a point 102 metres south, to be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. In addition, staff propose the introduction of a "Maximum 15 Minute Limit, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking regulation on the west side of Grenview Boulevard South between Glenroy Avenue and a point 80.0 metres south of, along the east flank of Sunnylea Junior School. The Principal of Sunnylea Junior School raised concerns regarding the lack of on-street parking for parents/guardians wishing to leave their vehicle to pick-up and drop off children of the school which includes a daycare. The proposed "Maximum 15 Minute Limit" parking restriction on Grenview Boulevard South and the proposed amendment to the duration of the existing parking prohibition on Humbervale Boulevard will address these concerns. The proposed parking amendments are supported by the ward Councillor.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Humbervale Boulevard between Glenroy Avenue and a point 102 metres south, to be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Grenview Boulevard South between Meadowvale Drive and Sunnylea Avenue West. 3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Grenview Boulevard South between Glenroy Avenue and a point 80 metres south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Humbervale Boulevard between Glenroy Avenue and a point 102 metres south, to be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Grenview Boulevard South between Meadowvale Drive and Sunnylea Avenue West. 3. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of fifteen minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Grenview Boulevard South between Glenroy Avenue and a point 80 metres south.
EY7.30adopted
Parking Regulation Amendment - Ormont Drive
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of approximately seven on-street parking spaces along the front entrance of 700 Ormont Drive. This proposed parking regulation amendment will provide more convenience and flexibility for clients of 700 Ormont Drive by providing additional parking. Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provides service on Ormont Drive, City Council approval of this report is required.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ormont Drive, from a point 181 metres west of Weston Road to a point 48 metres further west.
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 north side of Ormont Drive, from a point 181 metres west of Weston Road to a point 48 metres further west.
EY7.31adopted
Parking Regulation Amendment - West Deane Park Drive, near Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to propose the introduction of a "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking regulation on the south side of West Deane Park Drive, along a portion of the frontage of Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School, 35 West Deane Park Drive. The proposed "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking restriction is required to accommodate operational needs which includes a student drop off program that assists students entering and exiting from vehicles to Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of West Deane Park Drive, between a point opposite Amberwood Road and a point 44 metres east of Beaver Bend Crescent. 2. Rescinded the existing maximum ten-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of West Deane Park Drive, between a point 25 metres east of Amberwood Road and a point 44 metres east of Beaver Bend Crescent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of West Deane Park Drive, between a point opposite Amberwood Road and a point 44 metres east of Beaver Bend Crescent. 2. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing maximum ten-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of West Deane Park Drive, between a point 25 metres east of Amberwood Road and a point 44 metres east of Beaver Bend Crescent.
EY7.32adopted
Request to Study Speed Limit on The Queensway
On Wednesday May 22, 2019, a woman was struck by a vehicle as she attempted to cross The Queensway at a pedestrian crossover immediately east of Milton Street. She activated the pedestrian signal light, pointed, and began to cross the street when a vehicle proceeded through the crosswalk and hit her. According to the City of Toronto's road classification system, The Queensway is classified as a 'Major Arterial' roadway. Within the road section between The West Mall and Riverside Drive, The Queensway has a varying lane cross sections and a varying speed limit between 50 km/h and 60 km/h. A July 2017 Staff Report investigating the safety of the pedestrian crossover at two intersections along The Queensway notes excessive vehicle operating speeds on the street. This motion requests Transportation Services to conduct a study of the appropriateness of current speed limits on The Queensway between The West Mall and Riverside Drive.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to conduct a study of the current speed limits on The Queensway between The West Mall and Riverside Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a study of the current speed limits on The Queensway between The West Mall and Riverside Drive.
EY7.33adopted
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to The Kingsway BIA board of management, and remove one (1) director from the Albion Islington Square BIA board of management.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to The Kingsway Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management set out below at the pleasure of Etobicoke York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Renshaw, Melissa Sharma, Gagan 2. Removed the following directors from the Albion Islington Square Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management set out below: Pesev, Martin _________ The Etobicoke York Community Council recessed its public session and met in closed session to consider confidential information on this Item as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to The Kingsway Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management set out below at the pleasure of Etobicoke York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Renshaw, Melissa Sharma, Gagan 2. Remove the following directors from the Albion Islington Square Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management set out below: Pesev, Martin
EY7.34adopted
Request to Redesign Traffic Island on Evans Avenue at The East Mall
The island boulevard in the centre of Evans Avenue east of The East Mall, is under the jurisdiction of Transportation Services for maintenance. Currently the island is planted with grass. City staff have advised that the frequency of summer maintenance activities provides for seven visits per year. It takes roughly two weeks to attend to all locations in a service area and there is a one-week gap before undertaking the next round. This means approximately 3-4 weeks between maintenance. The result is overgrown, unsightly grass for many weeks of the year and results in numerous complaints to my office. This motion requests the grass be removed from the island and a new design be prepared and installed as soon as possible.
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District and the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services remove the grass from the island boulevard on Evans Avenue east of The East Mall, and prepare and implement a new design for the island, in consultation with the local Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services - Etobicoke York District and the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services remove the grass from the island boulevard on Evans Avenue east of The East Mall and prepare and implement a new design for the island, in consultation with the local Councillor.
EY7.35amended
Encroachment Appeal - 70 Haverson Boulevard
This report seeks to inform Etobicoke York Community Council that Transportation Services is in the process of preparing a final report, which will provide recommendations regarding the encroachment of an existing fence, shed and electrical outlet within the Harlton Crescent public road allowance. The subject encroachments are associated with the property at 70 Haverson Boulevard and do not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval by the General Manager of Transportation Services. As a result, the encroachments must be approved by Community Council, which has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision in this regard.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to maintain an approximate 2.19 metre high fence, shed, and electrical outlet on the flankage of 70 Haverson Boulevard, within the Harlton Crescent public right of way, with the following conditions: a. The property owner shall, at their own expense, enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, including the following: i. The property owner shall assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments and release and indemnify the City with respect to any claims in relation thereto. ii. The property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment installation on the right of way in an amount and with coverages satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services. iii. The property owner shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the fence, pillars, hedges, walkway, landscape at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace them. iv. The property owner shall remove the encroachments if required by the General Manager, Transportation Services, at any time and restore the street to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. v. The property owner must comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, if the fence encroachment is altered or removed from the City right of way. vi. The property owner must comply with any other conditions identified by the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute the encroachment agreement with the owner of 70 Haverson Boulevard as described in Part 1 above.
EY7.36adopted
Traffic Calming Measures on Strathburn Boulevard
On July 4, 2018, EYCC approved a motion (EY32.60) to install speed humps on Strathburn Boulevard without a review or staff report. The item was adopted with amendments and without debate by City Council on July 23, 2018.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the authorization for traffic calming on Strathburn Boulevard, granted under Part 5 of Item EY32.60, headed "Parking Regulation Amendment - Strathburn Boulevard", adopted as amended, by Etobicoke York Community Council on July 4, 2018.
Staff recommendation as filed
That Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Rescind the authorization for traffic calming on Strathburn Boulevard, granted under Part 5 of Item EY32.60, headed "Parking Regulation Amendment - Strathburn Boulevard", adopted as amended, by Etobicoke York Community Council on July 4, 2018.
EY7.37adopted
Community School Status as a Factor in Vision Zero School Safety Zone Ranking
Under the Vision Zero program, City staff ranks TDSB and TCDSB schools in each ward to determine the order of priority that the School Safety Zone program will be implemented. Prior to amalgamation, the City of Etobicoke developed a model of having community schools, rather than recreation centers. These local schools have a formal and permanent relationship with Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, including summer, evening, and weekend programming. Due to the additional presence of children, seniors, and families at these locations, safety risks are greater than at standard schools. Therefore I am requesting staff prioritize community and adapted recreation schools in the ranking for the implementation of the Vision Zero School Safety Zone.
Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services to consider community school status and the presence of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation as a factor in a school's Vision Zero ranking, within the Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Request Transportation Services to consider community school status and the presence of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation as a factor in a school's Vision Zero ranking, within the Etobicoke York District.
EY7.38adopted
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 993-2019 to 1000-2019. Confirmatory Bill Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1001-2019.