North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 36 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.
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NY11.26amended
Residential Demolition Application - 3 Addington Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of a single family dwelling at 3 Addington Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 3 Addington Avenue because there is no permit to replace the building on the site.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 3 Addington Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwellings because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings without conditions. Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY11.27amended
Residential Demolition Application - 270 Sheppard Avenue West
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of a single family dwelling at 270 Sheppard Avenue West is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 270 Sheppard Avenue West because there is no permit to replace the building on the site.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 270 Sheppard Avenue West and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwellings because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings without conditions. Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY11.28amended
Application to Remove a City Tree - 220 St. Germain Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny a request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located on the road allowance in front of the property located at 220 St Germain Avenue. The owner is requesting permission to remove the tree due to damage and nuisance to the driveway and vehicle(s) caused by the tree's fruit. The subject tree is a Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) measuring 42 cm in diameter. The Tree By-law does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable and growing in an appropriate location.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located at 220 St. Germain Avenue. 2. City Council direct Urban Forestry staff to engage in bi-annual pruning of the tree, according to accepted horticultural practices.
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) City-owned tree located at 220 St. Germain Avenue.
NY11.29amended
Request for Fence Exemption - 52 Misty Crescent
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North 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(s) of 52 Misty Crescent Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner has submitted an application to erect a masonry fence with glass decorative elements and gates which will be within 2.4 metres of a driveway, and above the permitted height required. The subject property 52 Misty Crescent is located in Ward 15, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Front Yard Fence and gates along east side of property. Masonry fence with glass decorative elements including gates across driveway, located within 2.4 metres of a driveway is not open-mesh chain link or similar open fence construction. Chapter 447- Section. 1.2. C (1) - Open fence construction required. Front Yard Fence and gates along east side of property. Height of the proposed fence in front yard 3.0 metres exceeds permitted height of 1.2 metres Chapter 447- Section 2.C.(1) Maximum height of fence 1.2 metres in front yard.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit by the owner(s) of 52 Misty Crescent for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, which fence is to be made of open mesh chain-link fence or equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres of a driveway and is above the permitted height of 1.2 metres in a front yard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing & Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 52 Misty Crescent, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, The fence is to be made of open mesh chain-link fence or equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres of a driveway and is above the permitted height of 1.2 metres in a front yard. Or, 2. Grant the application for the masonry fence with glass elements to be erected, without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY11.30amended
Request for Fence Exemption - 2691 Bayview Avenue
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North 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 owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain a 2.4 meter high concrete and wrought iron fence which is within 2.4 meters of a driveway. The fence does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The fence has been referred to Right of Way Transportation as it is on private and public property. Our colleagues have been in touch with the Property owners and have advised them that an encroachment agreement is needed. They are currently working on compliance with the property owners. The subject property 2691 Bayview Avenue is located in Ward 15, in a residential zone. LOCATION ORIENTATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* Front Yard North East side of the property The fence erected within 2.4 meters of a driveway is not open-fence construction. Fence in front yard above permitted height of 1.2 metres Section 447-2C.(1) Any fence within 2.4 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway Section 447-1. 2B.(1) Fence in a front yard; permitted height 1.2 within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway (public highway does not include a public lane)
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application for an exemption submitted by the property owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain front yard concrete and wrought iron fence on the north east side of the property, which is within 2.4 metres of a driveway and is also above the permitted height of 1.2 metres, which does not comply with the provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. 2. Directed that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application for an exemption submitted by the property owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain front yard concrete and wrought iron fence on the north east side of the property, which is within 2.4 metres of a driveway and is also above the permitted height of 1.2 metres, which does not comply with the provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Direct that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the exemption to permit the property owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain the concrete and wrought iron fencing in the front yard of the property which is within 2.4 metres of a driveway and is also above the permitted height of 1.2 metres, the fence must be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY11.31amended
Request for Fence Exemption - 639 Conacher Drive
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North 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 owners of 639 Conacher Drive to erect a proposed 2.7 metre high chain link barbed material fence in the front and side yards which do not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The subject property 639 Conacher Drive is located in Ward 18, in a residential zone. LOCATION ORIENTATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION* Front and side yard North and West side of the property Height of the proposed fence in the front yard 2.7 metres exceeds permitted height of 1.2 metres Section 447-2B (2) Maximum height of fence 2 metres in rear yard. Front and side Yard North and West side of the property Non-permitted material Namely, Barbed wire. Section 447-1.2(2) No barbed wire or other barbed or sharp material shall be used in fence.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application for an exemption submitted by the owners of 639 Conacher Drive to erect a proposed 2.7 metre high chain link barbed material fence in the front and side yard which does not comply with the provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. 2. Directed that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application for an exemption submitted by the owners of 639 Conacher Drive, to erect a proposed 2.7 metre high chain link barbed material fence in the front and side yard which does not comply with provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and direct that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the exemption to permit the owners of 639 Conacher Drive to erect a proposed 2.7 metre high chain link barbed material fence in the front and side yard to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY11.32adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 1700 Avenue Road
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws. The property at 1700 Avenue Road includes the properties at 1678 to 1704 Avenue Road, 375 to 377 Fairlawn Avenue and 412 to 416 Brookdale Avenue. The owner intends to re-develop the site with a new 7-storey mixed-use building that will contain approximately 80 residential dwelling units and 1,878 square metres of at-grade retail floor space. The building is currently under construction and was approved through the development review process under Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 11 330290 NNY 16 OZ and Site Plan Application No. 11 330258 NNY 16 SA. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 1700 Avenue Road to install and maintain three aluminum frame canopies with fabric canvas that will have a total length of 21.4 metres. The canopies will also have an overall height of 1.0 metre and will be installed approximately 3.33 to 4.35 metres above the finished grade. No setback will be provided between the canopies and the rear edge of the sidewalk on Avenue Road within the boulevard area. The canopies on the public right-of-way do not meet the setback requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743-14 (C), Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to install and maintain three aluminum canopies with fabric canvas that will have a height of 1.0 metre, will have a total length of 21.4 metres, will be installed approximately 3.33 to 4.35 metres above the finished grade and will provide no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk on Avenue Road within the boulevard area, as generally shown in the attachments to the report (November 5, 2019) from the Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachments; b. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy with signage in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; and d. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopies shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to install and maintain three aluminum canopies with fabric canvas that will have a height of 1.0 metre, will have a total length of 21.4 metres, will be installed approximately 3.33 to 4.35 metres above the finished grade and will provide no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk on Avenue Road within the boulevard area, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachments; b. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy with signage in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; and d. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopies shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk.
NY11.33adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 39 Cameron Crescent
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 39 Cameron Crescent for a wooden fence that has been installed within the Sharron Drive public road allowance, along the flankage of the property. The fence varies in height from 1.8 metres to 2.0 metres, as measured from the roadway grade, is setback a minimum of 0.7 metres from the City sidewalk on Sharron Drive and is located within 70 metres from the Cameron Crescent and Sharron Drive intersection. Transportation Services is also requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement for the 0.5 m wide strip of pavers that have been installed within the Sharron Drive public road allowance along the flankage of the property. The pavers have a zero setback from the existing City sidewalk. The fence and pavers on the public right of way do not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to maintain the wooden fence within the Sharron Drive public road allowance along the flankage of the property at 39 Cameron Crescent, which varies in height from 1.8 metres to 2.0 metres and is located within 70 metres from the Cameron Crescent and Sharron Drive intersection. 2. Approved the request to maintain the existing 0.5 metre wide strip of pavers within the Sharron Drive public road allowance along the flankage of the property at 39 Cameron Crescent, which have a zero setback from the City sidewalk. 3. Directed that approval of the encroachments within the public right of way be subject to the following conditions: a. the property owners enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at their own expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments; b. the property owners must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owners agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; d. the property owners shall remove the encroachments if required by the City at any time and restore the public road allowance to the satisfaction of the City at their own expense; and e. the property owners must comply with any other conditions deemed necessary by the City with respect to the encroachments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the request to maintain the wooden fence within the Sharron Drive public road allowance along the flankage of the property at 39 Cameron Crescent, which varies in height from 1.8 metres to 2.0 metres and is located within 70 metres from the Cameron Crescent and Sharron Drive intersection. 2. Approve the request to maintain the existing 0.5 metre wide strip of pavers within the Sharron Drive public road allowance along the flankage of the property at 39 Cameron Crescent, which have a zero setback from the City sidewalk. 3. Approval of the encroachments within the public right of way be subject to the following conditions: a. the property owners enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at their own expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments; b. the property owners must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owners agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; d. the property owners shall remove the encroachments if required by the City at any time and restore the public road allowance to the satisfaction of the City at their own expense; and e. the property owners must comply with any other conditions deemed necessary by the City with respect to the encroachments.
NY11.34adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 18 Erskine Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws. The property at 18 Erskine Avenue includes the properties at 18 to 30 Erskine Avenue. A residential building is currently under construction at the site. Upon completion, the building will contain approximately 315 rental dwelling units. Planning approvals for the building were obtained through Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 12 267217 NNY 25 OZ and Site Plan Application No. 12 267211 NNY 25 SA. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 18 Erskine Avenue to install and maintain 64 soil cells under the boulevard of Erskine Avenue area that fronts the property. The soil cells will cover an area of 47.6 square metres and will be installed in three rows. Soil cells are an expandable and low maintenance modular system that allow additional soil volume for proper tree growth. They are used in tight urban spaces, facilitate water infiltration, and given their completely open design, help with the horizontal and vertical spreading of root systems. Urban Forestry, Toronto Water and the Toronto Public Utilities Coordinating Committee (TPUCC) granted approval of the proposal and location of soil cells. Transportation Services does not have delegated authority to enter into an encroachment agreement for the soil cells in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of. However, approval of the soil cell encroachment is recommended given that it will comply with the Toronto Green Standard, will provide street trees with high quality soil volume and all TPUCC approvals were obtained.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to install and maintain 64 soil cells underneath the boulevard area fronting 18 Erskine Avenue, which will extend over three rows and cover an area of 47.6 square metres, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner shall install and maintain the encroachment to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services and in a state of good repair, at no expense to the City; b. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachment; c. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment; d. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the soil cells in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachment; e. the City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing any portion of the encroachment that is damaged as a result of clearing or removing litter, graffiti, posters, snow or ice, or as a result of street repairs or reconstruction; f. any other conditions considered appropriate by the General Manager or the City Solicitor; and g. the property owner agrees to register the encroachment on-title to the property, at the expense of the applicant and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to install and maintain 64 soil cells underneath the boulevard area fronting 18 Erskine Avenue, which will extend over three rows and cover an area of 47.6 square metres, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner shall install and maintain the encroachment to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services and in a state of good repair, at no expense to the City; b. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachment; c. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment; d. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the soil cells in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachment; e. the City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing any portion of the encroachment that is damaged as a result of clearing or removing litter, graffiti, posters, snow or ice, or as a result of street repairs or reconstruction; f. any other conditions considered appropriate by the General Manger or the City Solicitor; and g. the property owner agrees to register the encroachment on-title to the property, at the expense of the applicant and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
NY11.35adopted
Parking Amendments - Denrock Drive
The purpose of this motion is to direct staff to amend the existing parking prohibition on Denrock Drive. The proposed prohibition will address the issues of safety and obstruction of driveways by vehicles of visitors of the MEC store and the townhouses south of Denrock Drive. All four residents of this section of the street have signed a petition in support of this motion.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of Denrock Drive, between the south end of Denrock Drive and Arrowstook Road. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on both sides of Denrock Drive, between the south end of Denrock Drive and Arrowstook Road. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on both sides of Denrock Drive, between the south end of Denrock Drive and Arrowstook Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of Denrock Drive, between the south end of Denrock Drive and Arrowstook Road. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on both sides of Denrock Drive, between the south end of Denrock Drive and Arrowstook Road. 3. Prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Denrock Drive, between the south end of Denrock Drive and Arrowstook Road
NY11.36amended
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 1706-2019 to 1715-2019. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1716-2019