North York Community Council
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NY18.1amended
Final Report - Zoning Amendment Application - 755 Steeles Avenue West
This application proposes a 10-storey, 124-unit, residential building, twenty-eight 4-storey stacked, back-to-back townhouses and a 1-storey commercial (retail) building on the site of an existing 15-storey apartment building, at 755 Steeles Avenue West. The application also proposes 606 square metres of new City parkland, 1,100 square metres of Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space (POPS) and improvements to the existing rental apartment building. Vehicular access will continue to be provided by two existing driveways from Steeles Avenue West and Village Gate. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws. The redevelopment proposal intensifies a tower in the park site with a diversity of commercial and residential uses on site, while providing new public park land and open space, respects the abutting lower density residential uses and improves the streetscapes.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 755 Steeles Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report (September 21, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 755 Steeles Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report (September 21, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North 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. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following matters, services and facilities as follows: a. prior to the issuance of any above-grade building permit, the Owner shall make a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $2,276,000.00 to be allocated toward park improvements in the vicinity of the site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. the financial contributions referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18- 10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made; c. in the event the financial contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose prior to the expiry of the third anniversary of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose at the sole discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and d. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, City Council direct that the Owner shall be required to convey the 606 square metre portion of the development site for public parkland purposes to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The parkland conveyance is to be free and clear, above and below grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 5. City Council direct that the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: a. prior to the final condominium approval(s), the Owner construct a 1.5-metre wide pedestrian walkway, generally along the westerly property line, from Steeles Avenue West to connect to the new privately-owned publicly accessible open space (POPS) and new City park, to be conveyed to the City; b. prior to the final condominium approval(s), the Owner provide the City with public access easements to enable pedestrian connections to the pedestrian walkway from Steeles Avenue West, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. prior to final Site Plan Approval for the development, the owner shall provide a Construction Phasing Plan for the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and thereafter construct the development in accordance with that Plan; d. the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the 194 existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 755 Steeles Avenue as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the existing residential rental property, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date that the Zoning By-laws come into force and effect, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20 year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; e. the owner shall provide tenants of the existing rental dwelling units with access to all indoor and outdoor amenities within the existing building and the proposed commercial building, at no extra charge and with no pass-through costs to the tenants, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident on the subject site; f. the owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental apartment building at their sole expense, taking into account tenant responses to the required Tenant Survey related to programming of amenity space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, including, but not limited to, the following: Prior to the first above-grade building permit for any part of the development: i. one (1) universal washroom and one (1) washroom located on the basement floor of the existing residential rental building; ii. upgrades to the laundry room on the basement level of the existing residential rental building to be determined through the site plan application review process and confirmed and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; iii. thirty-four (34) bicycle parking spaces, all of which are at grade; iv. short-term bicycle parking near the front and rear entrance of the existing residential rental building; v. improvements to the open area adjacent to the front lobby of the existing residential rental building in the form of unmovable, durable furniture, with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; vi. new indoor amenity space of 180 square metres within the existing residential rental building which shall include but not be limited to: yoga studio and/or gymnasium; a games room which shall include, tables, seating and other entertainment equipment and other programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; vii. new storage lockers accessible to tenants of the existing residential rental building and located at the Basement Level of the building. The number of new storage lockers to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; Prior to first occupancy of any new residential units in the development: viii. new outdoor amenity space located adjacent to the new commercial building for the exclusive use of residents of the existing residential rental building, having a minimum size of 140 square metres with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; ix. new indoor amenity space located within the new commercial building, for the exclusive use of the existing rental apartment building, having a minimum size of 109 square metres, with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; x. the residents of the existing rental apartment building and new residential building(s) will store garbage in a new Type G loading area, located in the new 10-storey residential building, with design to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement, and shall be available for the purpose of waste collection for the residents of the existing rental apartment building and the new residential buildings; xi. the costs of all improvements to the existing residential rental building and associated spaces, both within and outside the building, shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing building in any form, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; and xii. prior to final Site Plan Approval for the development the owner agrees to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction on existing tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; g. construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard Version 3; h. provide in the first phase of development of the site a privately-owned publicly accessible open space (POPS) adjacent to the on-site parkland dedication with a minimum area of 1,100 square metres generally located along the eastern boundary of the parkland dedication and along Greenwin Village Road, with the details of the location and configuration of the POPS to be finalized pursuant to the site plan approval process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and construct the POPS in the first phase of development of the site in accordance with the approved site plan; i. upon the earlier of (a) the first condominium registration of any part of a proposed building on the site and (b) the residential occupancy of a proposed building on the site, grant an easement to the City along with all necessary rights of support, for nominal consideration and free and clear of title encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, over and upon the POPS in favour of the general public for the purpose of publicly accessible open space, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or his designate, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and j. Prior to the first above grade building permit being issued for this development, the sanitary sewer upgrades for the development shall be designed, constructed and operational, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 755 Steeles Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 755 Steeles Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes 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, require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following matters, services and facilities as follows: a. prior to the issuance of any above-grade building permit, the Owner shall make a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $2,276,000.00 to be allocated toward park improvements in the vicinity of the site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. the financial contributions referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18- 10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made; c. in the event the financial contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose prior to the expiry of the third anniversary of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose at the sole discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and d. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, City Council direct that the Owner shall be required to convey the 606 square metre portion of the development site for public parkland purposes to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The parkland conveyance is to be free and clear, above and below grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 5. City Council direct that the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: a. prior to the final condominium approval(s), the Owner construct a 1.5-metre wide pedestrian walkway, generally along the westerly property line, from Steeles Avenue West to connect to the new privately-owned publicly accessible open space (POPS) and new City park, to be conveyed to the City; b. prior to the final condominium approval(s), the Owner provide the City with public access easements to enable pedestrian connections to the pedestrian walkway from Steeles Avenue West, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. prior to final Site Plan Approval for the development, the owner shall provide a Construction Phasing Plan for the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and thereafter construct the development in accordance with that Plan; d. the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the 194 existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 755 Steeles Avenue as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the existing residential rental property, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date that the Zoning By-laws come into force and effect, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20 year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; e. the owner shall provide tenants of the existing rental dwelling units with access to all indoor and outdoor amenities within the existing building and the proposed commercial building, at no extra charge and with no pass-through costs to the tenants, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident on the subject site; f. the owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental apartment building at their sole expense, taking into account tenant responses to the required Tenant Survey related to programming of amenity space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, including, but not limited to, the following: Prior to the first above-grade building permit for any part of the development: i. one (1) universal washroom and one (1) washroom located on the basement floor of the existing residential rental building; ii. upgrades to the laundry room on the basement level of the existing residential rental building to be determined through the site plan application review process and confirmed and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; iii. thirty-four (34) bicycle parking spaces, all of which are at grade; iv. short-term bicycle parking near the front and rear entrance of the existing residential rental building; v. improvements to the open area adjacent to the front lobby of the existing residential rental building in the form of unmovable, durable furniture, with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; vi. new indoor amenity space of 180 square metres within the existing residential rental building which shall include but not be limited to: yoga studio and/or gymnasium; a games room which shall include, tables, seating and other entertainment equipment and other programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; vii. new storage lockers accessible to tenants of the existing residential rental building and located at the Basement Level of the building. The number of new storage lockers to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; Prior to first occupancy of any new residential units in the development: viii. new outdoor amenity space located adjacent to the new commercial building for the exclusive use of residents of the existing residential rental building, having a minimum size of 140 square metres with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; ix. new indoor amenity space located within the new commercial building, for the exclusive use of the existing rental apartment building, having a minimum size of 109 square metres, with programming to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; x. the residents of the existing rental apartment building and new residential building(s) will store garbage in a new Type G loading area, located in the new 10-storey residential building, with design to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; xi. the costs of all improvements to the existing residential rental building and associated spaces, both within and outside the building, shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing building in any form, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; and xii. prior to Site Plan Approval for the development the owner agrees to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction on existing tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; g. construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard Version 3; h. provide in the first phase of development of the site a privately-owned publicly accessible open space (POPS) adjacent to the on-site parkland dedication with a minimum area of 1,100 square metres generally located along the eastern boundary of the parkland dedication and along Greenwin Village Road, with the details of the location and configuration of the POPS to be finalized and financially secured pursuant to the site plan approval process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and construct the POPS in the first phase of development of the site in accordance with the approved site plan; and i. upon the earlier of (a) the first condominium registration of any part of a proposed building on the site and (b) the residential occupancy of a proposed building on the site, grant an easement to the City along with all necessary rights of support, for nominal consideration and free and clear of title encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, over and upon the POPS in favour of the general public for the purpose of publicly accessible open space, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or his designate, in consultation with the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
NY18.2deferred
Final Report - Draft Plan of Subdivision Application - 25 St. Dennis Drive
This application is for a Plan of Subdivision to create five blocks that includes a new public park, and a new public street for an infill development that contains an existing apartment building at 25 St. Dennis Drive. The total gross floor area of the existing building and new development would be 74,295.30 square metres. The subject site fronts two streets, St. Dennis Drive on the north and Grenoble Drive to the south. New development blocks include: a 12-storey residential building and 14 freehold townhouses fronting Grenoble Drive on Block 2; a 37 storey residential building fronting St. Dennis Drive and a stacked townhouse building containing 18 units fronting the new public street on Block 3, and a new public park (Block 5). The existing 17-storey apartment building will be retained on Block 1, as identified on the Draft Plan of Subdivision. The Draft Plan of Subdivision application includes appropriate land dedications to the City to support the new development. This report advises that the Chief Planner and Executive Director intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision that supports the related Zoning By-law Amendment application that was approved in principle by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) on May 14, 2019. The proposal to subdivide the land facilitates the settlement approval for the Zoning By-law Amendment application and conforms with the Official Plan. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and has regard for the criteria set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act with regards to the subdivision of lands.
The North York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for the Final Report - Draft Plan of Subdivision Application - 25 St. Dennis Drive until November 4, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. and directed the Clerk to provide notice of the public meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 7 to this report subject to: a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 6 to this report which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
NY18.3adopted
This application proposes to lift the Holding (H) symbol for the lands municipally known as 57, 59 and 60 Mobile Drive and 30 Old Eglinton Avenue. This amendment would allow for the development of a 3-storey office building. The Zoning By-law contains a Holding (H) symbol which limits office uses on the lands to the lesser of a floor space index of 0.5 times the lot area or a total gross floor area of 5,000 square metres. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to lift the Holding (H) Symbol for the lands at 57, 59, and 60 Mobile Drive and 30 Old Eglinton Avenue. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal provides for additional employment while promoting the efficient use of land and infrastructure without adversely impacting the surrounding transportation network.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment No. 5), attached to this report (September 15, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North 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 former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment No. 5), attached 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.
NY18.4adopted
Refusal Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 36-44 Eglinton Avenue West
This application proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law Nos. 438-86 and 569-2013 and Site Specific By-law No. 1117-2013 for the lands at 36-44 Eglinton Avenue West to permit a 65-storey (220 metre) mixed-use building, comprised of a 5-storey base building and 60-storey tower above. The proposal contains a total of 663 dwelling units and 550 square metres of retail and office space. The total gross floor area would be 45,112 square metres resulting in a density of 32.27 times the lot area. A total of 72 vehicular parking spaces are proposed in three levels of underground parking. The proposed development represents overdevelopment of the site and is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), does not conform with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and does not conform to the City's Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. The proposed development does not fit within the planned context of the Yonge-Eglinton Crossroads Character Area, which requires building heights to peak at the Crossroads (intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue) with a gradual transition down in building heights in all directions. This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The subject site is not appropriate for the development of a tower of this scale. The proposed development does not achieve appropriate tower setbacks nor stepbacks. Additionally, the proposed development does not minimize shadowing, particularly on Eglinton Park; lacks sufficient office replacement relative to what is existing on-site; the proposed tower is not meeting the intent of the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines; the outdoor amenity space that is provided is insufficient; and there is no pet amenity area. In addition, the application does not have a satisfactory Functional Servicing Report to address servicing issues. Therefore, for the reasons outlined in this report, it is recommended that the application be refused.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 36-44 Eglinton Avenue West for the reasons outlined in the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; and b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations of this report.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 36-44 Eglinton Avenue West for the reasons outlined in the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; and b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations of this report.
NY18.5adopted
Request for Direction Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 40 and 44 Broadway Avenue
On July 24, 2019, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted to the City of Toronto for 40 and 44 Broadway Avenue which proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law Nos. 438-86 and 569-2013 to permit a 44-storey (131.9 metre) high residential building with a 4-storey base residential element that would be 14.96 metres in height at the north end of the site. The proposed place of worship forms part of the base building element abutting Broadway Avenue and would be 16.86 metres in height. On May 8, 2020, the applicant (Collecdev Inc.) appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A pre-hearing conference has not yet been scheduled. The proposed development is situated within the area subject to the ongoing Broadway & Erskine Block Study, as moved by City Council in July 2019, and part of the wider Midtown Zoning Review. The Broadway & Erskine Block Study seeks to address matters such as the provision of consolidated site access, parkland location and configuration, pedestrian connections within the block and to the surrounding area, required servicing and transportation infrastructure, historic preservation, and appropriate urban design and compatible built form for the area. The outcome of the Broadway & Erskine Block Study would guide the review of this application and future redevelopment of other sites within the block. While the proposed building is within the height range of 35 to 50 storeys as identified by Policy 5.4.3(f) of the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan, the proposal fails to meet the overall policy objectives of the Secondary Plan, particularly as it relates to policies regarding the Redpath Park Street Loop Character Area, Parks and Public Realm, Streetscape and Built Form. The proposal at 44-storeys would be one of the tallest buildings in the area and the site is not located on the south side of Roehampton Avenue. Heights are to generally decrease from south to north and east to west. In its current form, the proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff be directed to oppose the application, in its current form, at the LPAT. This report also recommends that despite the applicant's appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the LPAT, City Planning staff continue to work with the applicant's team on revisions to the application to bring forward a proposal, within the context of the ongoing Broadway & Erskine Avenue Block Study that represents a supportable development of the site.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 40 and 44 Broadway Avenue in its current form for reasons set out in the report (September 16, 2020), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to seek revisions to the applications and continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues outlined in the report (September 16, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, within the context of the ongoing Broadway and Erskine Block Study, consistent with the Yonge Eglinton Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment No. 405), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District regarding 40 and 44 Broadway Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District; c. the owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated September 11, 2019, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. all technical reports have been submitted and accepted by the relevant City Divisions. 4. City Council require that, in the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approves the Zoning By-law Amendment application, in whole or in part, an on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act be conveyed to the City, as described and set out in the report (September 16, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the foregoing.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 40 and 44 Broadway Avenue in its current form for reasons set out in the report (September 16, 2020), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to seek revisions to the applications and continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues outlined in the report (September 16, 2020) within the context of the ongoing Broadway and Erskine Block Study, consistent with the Yonge Eglinton Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment No. 405), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District regarding 40 and 44 Broadway Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District; c. the owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated September 11, 2019, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. all technical reports have been submitted and accepted by the relevant City Divisions. 4. City Council require that, in the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approves the Zoning By-law Amendment application, in whole or in part, an on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act be conveyed to the City, as described and set out in the report (September 16, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the foregoing.
NY18.6adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning Amendment Application - 379-381 Wilson Avenue
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 379-381 Wilson Avenue to amend the zoning by-law to permit a 13-storey residential care home. 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.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 379-381 Wilson 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 379-381 Wilson 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.
NY18.7adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 355 and 357 Roehampton Avenue
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 355 and 357 Roehampton Avenue. 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.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 355 and 357 Roehampton 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 355 and 357 Roehampton 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.
NY18.8adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 2699-2701 Keele Street
This report provides information, and identifies a preliminary set of issues, regarding the application located at 2699 - 2701 Keele Street. A mixed-use condominium complex comprised of an 11-storey (36.5 metre high) mid-rise building and a 24-storey (74.85 metre high) tower, both heights exclusive of mechanical penthouses of 5.5 metres, and connected by an 8-storey (27.21 metre high) mid-rise building containing a total of 398 residential units and 472 square metres of grade-related retail and 369 parking spaces in a 5-level underground parking structure. An on-site parkland dedication of 309 square metres is also proposed. The proposed development would have a total gross floor area of 30,800 square metres, which would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 4.99 times the area of the lands. 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.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2699-2701 Keele Street 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2699-2701 Keele Street 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.
NY18.9amended
Preliminary Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 4050 Yonge Street
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit development of an existing commercial parking lot with a proposed 21-storey building comprised of non-residential uses including office, retail, restaurant and a hotel, and a 35-storey, 290-unit residential building at 4050 Yonge Street. A 6-storey base building would connect the two towers. Access to the existing York Mills TTC subway station would be provided within the east building. 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.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 4050 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 500 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward 15 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 4050 Yonge Street 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.
NY18.10adopted
The purpose of this motion is to request a re-opening of item NY14.26 adopted by North York Community on March 12th, 2020. The reopening seeks to correct the previous recommendations to address the scope of S.37 funds to be used.
North York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item NY14.26, headed "2772-2778 Keele St. - Request for Zoning By-law Amendment to Reallocate Section 37 Funds Received from the development" and amended Recommendation 1 to read as follows instead: "1. Request the Director, Community Planning, North York District to bring forward a Zoning By-law Amendment report to the North York Community Council pertaining to 2772-2778 Keele St., to amend the Section 37 provisions of By-law No. 3-2005(OMB), and authorize that the Section 37 provisions of the site-specific zoning by-law be amended to specify that uncommitted funds be used for parkland and streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the development site".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item NY14.26, headed "2772-2778 Keele St. - Request for Zoning By-law Amendment to Reallocate Section 37 Funds Received from the development" and amend Recommendation 1 to read as follows instead: "1. Request the Director, Community Planning, North York District to bring forward a Zoning By-law Amendment report to the North York Community Council pertaining to 2772-2778 Keele St., to amend the Section 37 provisions of By-law No. 3-2005(OMB), and authorize that the Section 37 provisions of the site-specific zoning by-law be amended to specify that uncommitted funds be used for parkland and streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the development site".
NY18.11amended
Encroachment Appeal - Ground Sign at 170 Sheppard Avenue East
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 owner of Shenglin Financial Center, a commercial building at 170 Sheppard Ave East, is proposing to install and maintain an electronic ground sign made up of steel angular frames with vinyl overlay, measuring 0.406 metre in thickness, 2.133 metres in width, and 4.495 metres in height above ground that has a foundation depth of 2.133 metres, located in the City right of way at the front left side of the building. Transportation Services is requesting authority to permit the installation of the above mentioned electronic ground sign and enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner based on the attached plans and applicable By-laws. The proposed electronic ground sign on the public right of way does 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. Denied the installation of the above mentioned electronic ground sign located at 170 Sheppard Avenue East.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement, recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Deny the installation of the above mentioned electronic ground sign located at 170 Sheppard Avenue East. Or 2. Authorize Transportation Services to permit the installation of the proposed ground sign at 170 Sheppard Avenue East and enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner in accordance with Article III - Street Work of Municipal Code Chapter 743 - Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments to this report, subject to the following conditions: a. Applicant/contractor to ensure that electrical wirings and connections from subject sign to source in the building be in accordance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code. b. Applicant/contractor shall check and comply with the minimum clearance between the nearest sign boundary to any electrical conductor above it as per Ontario Building Code. c. A report confirming compliance to Items a) and b) above signed by a qualified person shall be submitted to Transportation Services after the installation of said ground sign.
NY18.12adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2501, dated May 18, 2012 between Orchard Ridge (Heathview) G.P. Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Valliere Place and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2501. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Engineering and Construction Services to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement. 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2501. 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 appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2501 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that City Council: 1. Assume the services installed within Valliere Place and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2501. 2. Authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Engineering and Construction Services to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement. 3. Direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2501. 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 appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 6. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2501 to Toronto Hydro.
NY18.13adopted
Renaming of Locksley Avenue extending between Eglinton Avenue West and Hopewell Avenue
This report recommends approval of the renaming of Locksley Avenue, extending between Eglinton Avenue West and Hopewell Avenue to "Jimmy Wisdom Way". Renaming of streets is addressed in section 3.4 of the Street Naming Policy which states: 6.1.3 Documented support, including but not limited to petitions and support letters, from at least 75 percent of property owners that abut the street; Although documented support from 75 percent of the abutting properties owners was not achieved, there was an abundance of documented general community support as included in the comments section of this report. Therefore, this report recommends approval of the renaming of Locksley Avenue, extending between Eglinton Avenue West and Hopewell Avenue to "Jimmy Wisdom Way". Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Jimmy Wisdom Way" for the renaming of Locksley Avenue extending between Eglinton Avenue West and Hopewell Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Jimmy Wisdom Way" for the renaming of Locksley Avenue extending between Eglinton Avenue West and Hopewell Avenue.
NY18.14adopted
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should be installed on the subject section of Buxton Road, subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorized the installation of speed humps on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install five speed humps on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3781 dated September 2020, attached to the report (September 15, 2020) entitled "Traffic Calming Buxton Road" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive; and b. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install five speed humps on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3781 dated September 2020, attached to the report (September 15, 2020) entitled "Traffic Calming Buxton Road" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
NY18.15amended
Additional Speed Humps - Castlefield Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the installation of three additional speed humps on Castlefield Avenue, between Avenue Road and Rosewell Avenue. When traffic calming was approved on this section of Castlefield Avenue in 2001, the criteria at the time precluded the installation of speed humps on grades exceeding five percent. The westerly section of Castlefield Avenue has a maximum grade of 6.4 percent. Based on this, two speed humps were installed on only the easterly section of Castlefield Avenue where the grade was less than 5 percent. The criteria was subsequently changed to now allow speed humps on grades of up to 8 percent. With the changes to the traffic calming installation criteria, three additional speed humps on the westerly section of Castlefield Avenue, between Avenue Road and Rosewell Avenue, can be installed and is now feasible and will address residents' concerns with vehicle speeds, subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
North York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement and approved the installation of three additional traffic calming speed humps on Castlefield Avenue between Avenue Road and Rosewell Avenue, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Replaced Drawing No. 421F-5623 dated February 2000, attached to the report dated March 6, 7 and 8, 2001, entitled " Castlefield Avenue - From Rosewell Avenue to Avenue Road - Feasibility of Installing Speed Humps", from the Director, Transportation Services District, with Drawing No. 421G-3768, dated July 2020, attached to the revised report dated October 6, 2020, entitled "Additional Speed Humps - Castlefield Avenue", from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with respect to the roadway alteration by-law. 3. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on on Castlefield Avenue, between Avenue Road and Rosewell Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3768, dated July 2020,
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Castlefield Avenue, between Avenue Road and Rosewell Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of three additional traffic calming speed humps, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. North York Community Council authorize the installation of three additional speed humps on Castlefield Avenue, between Avenue Road and Rosewell Avenue; and b. North York Community Council replace Drawing No. 421F-5623 dated February 2000, attached to the report dated March 6, 7 and 8, 2001, entitled " Castlefield Avenue - From Rosewell Avenue to Avenue Road - Feasibility of Installing Speed Humps", from the Director, Transportation Services District, with Drawing No. 421G-3768, dated July 2020, attached to the report dated September 8, 2020, entitled "Additional Speed Humps - Castlefield Avenue", from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with respect to the roadway alteration by-law. c. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on on Castlefield Avenue, between Avenue Road and Rosewell Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3768, dated July 2020 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
NY18.16amended
Residential Demolition Application - 77 and 79 Plewes Road and 38 and 40 Maniza Road
This staff report is about a matter for which North York 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 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of four residential buildings located at 77 and 79 Plewes Road and at 38 and 40 Maniza Road are being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration 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 permits.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved 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 7, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 77 and 79 Plewes Road and at 38 and 40 Maniza Road 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 any 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 7, 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.
NY18.17amended
Residential Demolition Application - 20 Patricia 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 20 Patricia Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration 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 because there is no permit to replace the buildings 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 20 Patricia Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwelling because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwelling without conditions. Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwelling 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.
NY18.18adopted
Residential Demolition Request - 3 and 5 Cadillac Drive
On September 13th, 2020, someone broke into the vacant house at the address municipally known as 3 Cadillac Drive and fire broke out. Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Building inspectors surveyed the location after the blaze was put out and determined the structure to have been severely damaged by the flames. The properties of 3 and 5 Cadillac Dr. have been vacant for a significant amount of time as they are part of active development application 19 228020 NNY 06 SA. Both houses are expected to be demolished once the current Site Plan application, which proposes to build a 12 bed hospice facility, is completed. Throughout time the applicant has boarded up and secured both vacant lots to prevent break-ins, squatting and further damages to the buildings. The applicant has also requested Toronto Hydro to disconnect both vacant houses from the electric grid to serve as a deterrent for individuals trying to get inside. This request has since been denied. Unfortunately these measures were not enough to isolate the structures and the aforementioned fire broke out last weekend, posing a serious safety risk to the rest of the neighbourhood. Since the incident, the applicant and future developer for the site has then requested that both vacant houses at 3 and 5 Cadillac Drive are demolished as soon as possible, to avoid further dangerous scenarios.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed Toronto Building staff to grant demolition permits for the properties known as 3 and 5 Cadillac Drive, before a building permit is needed, and under 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct Toronto Building staff to grant demolition permits for the properties known as 3 and 5 Cadillac Drive, before a building permit is needed, and under 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.
NY18.19adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 214 Snowdon Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 214 and 216 Snowdon Avenue. The application has been made by the owner of 214 Snowdon Avenue. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to address concerns that the tree is damaging a deck structure, the tree's proximity to the house, and the potential for the tree's roots to cause foundation problems. The subject tree is an American elm tree (Ulmus americana), measuring approximately 80 cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 214 Snowdon Avenue and 216 Snowdown Avenue.
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 privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 214 Snowdon Avenue and 216 Snowdown Avenue.
NY18.20amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 47 Codsell Avenue
North York Community Council on September 10, 2020, re-opened Item NY16.6: Request for Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 47 Codsell 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 owner(s) of 47 Codsell Ave for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447 1.2 B (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one metre away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. Item 4 No higher than 2.0 metres The subject property 47 Codsell Ave is located in Ward 6 - York Centre, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear Yard Rear Yard Existing hedge line over 2.0 metres 1.2 B (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one metre away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. Item 4 No higher than 2.0 metres
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the Fence Exemption at 47 Codsell Avenue, without conditions. 2. Directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 3. Directed and required that 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.
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 to grant the application for a Fence Exemption permit by the owner(s) of 47 Codsell Avenue, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for the Fence Exemption at 47 Codsell Avenue, without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that 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.
NY18.21adopted
Re-Opening Item NY11.30: Request for Fence Exemption - 2691 Bayview Avenue
At its meeting on December 3rd, 2019, the North York Community Council refused an application for a fence exemption at 2691 Bayview Avenue. However, the homeowner's representative did not have the opportunity to speak before Community Council due to confusion over the meeting location. The Local Councillor is requesting that the item be re-opened and considered at the November North York Community Council meeting. This motion then requests the aforementioned agenda item to be reopened, notice be given, and reconsidered at the next North York Community Council meeting scheduled for November 4th, 2020.
North York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item NY11.30, titled "Request for Fence Exemption - 2691 Bayview Avenue", adopted by North York Community Council on December 3rd, 2019. 2. Directed that the Item be considered at its next meeting on November 4th, 2020, and that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item NY11.30, titled "Request for Fence Exemption - 2691 Bayview Avenue", adopted by North York Community Council on December 3rd, 2019. 2. Direct that the Item be considered at its next meeting on November 4th, 2020, and that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.
NY18.22adopted
5799-5915 Yonge Street- Newtonbrook Plaza- Expanded Community Centre
The owner of Newtonbrook Plaza made applications to permit the redevelopment of the 'Newtonbrook Plaza' lands at 5799 to 5915 Yonge St. to a mixed-use project. The owner appealed Council's failure to make a decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. The City and the owner settled the appeals at the City council meeting of July 7, 2015. One of the terms of the settlement was that the owner, at its own expense, would construct a community/social facility ("Centre"), including a day care, having an area of 3,232 m2. Since the settlement, it has been determined that the size of the Centre is not large enough to make optimal use of the programs and functions in such a centre. Staff have had some discussion with the owner and they are amenable to entertaining an expansion of the facility.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized City staff to enter into discussions with the owner of Newtonbrook Plaza, 5799-5915 Yonge St, to explore the possibility of increasing the size of the proposed community/social facility to be built on site and to report back to North York Community Council no later than December 3, 2020 with possible mechanisms of implementation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Authorize City staff to enter into discussions with the owner of Newtonbrook Plaza, 5799-5915 Yonge St, to explore the possibility of increasing the size of the proposed community/social facility to be built on site and to report back to North York Community Council no later than December 3, 2020 with possible mechanisms of implementation.
NY18.23forwarded without recommendation
Don Mills Centre - Extension of Section 37 Terms
On March 2, 2011, Official Plan Amendment No. 587 to the former City of North York Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 342-2011(OMB) were approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) now continued as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The planning instruments implement City Council's settlement on the redevelopment of the southern portion of the Don Mills Centre lands (Phase 2) with a mixed development including a local park and a public community centre. Also in 2011 a Section 37 agreement was entered into between the owner of the lands, C/F Realty Holdings Limited (Cadillac Fairview) and the City (the "Section 37 Agreement"). As envisioned by the Section 37 Agreement, the deadline for certain key events has been extended by the parties on several occasions (see Item CC31.14, adopted by City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 and Item CC5.8, adopted by City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019). Certain key deadlines set out in the Section 37 Agreement will expire on October 30, 2020.
The North York Community Council submits the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Instruct the City Solicitor and City Planning divisions to report back jointly on the Section 37 agreement for the Don Mills Centre to the October 27, 2020 meeting of City Council.
NY18.24adopted
Representation at the Toronto Local Appeal Body for 160 Ellerslie Avenue
This motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "TLAB") in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's (the "COA") decision approving the minor variance application regarding 160 Ellerslie Avenue (Application No. A0243/20NY) (the "Application"). The Application sought to construct a rear one-storey addition, a deck, and west side two-storey addition to the existing dwelling. The Application required a total of twelve (12) variances to Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of North York By-law 7625. The variances sought were to increase the dwelling's main wall height; increase the number of storeys from 2 to 3; reduce side-yard setbacks; increase the dwelling's overall height; reduce the front-yard setback; increase the area of rear platform; among other variances. Planning staff raised concerns with respect to the variances regarding the west side-yard setback and the rear platform. Planning staff recommended that the COA modify the west side-yard setback in order that the revised setback be 1.5 metres rather than 1.217 metres, and that the COA refuse the variance seeking to increase the area of the rear platform because it is not maintaining the neighbourhood's character. On September 10, 2020, the COA modified and approved the Application; it responded to Planning staff's recommendation by modifying the west side-yard setback variance from 1.217 metres to 1.5 metres and approved all other variances without modification (the "Decision"). The owners of 160 Ellerslie Avenue (the "Appellant") appealed the Decision to the TLAB because they seek to reduce the west side-yard setback variance (the "Appeal"). The Appeal, which will be considered by the TLAB, seeks approval of the Application. At this time, a TLAB hearing date is yet to be scheduled for this Appeal.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to approve the minor variances requested in Application No. A0243/20NY, and any other variances that may be requested, regarding 160 Ellerslie Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants as may be necessary to oppose the Appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends: 1. That City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to approve the minor variances requested in Application No. A0243/20NY, and any other variances that may be requested, regarding 160 Ellerslie Avenue. 2. That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants as may be necessary to oppose the Appeal. 3. That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
NY18.25adopted
Skymark Drive - Designation of Right-turn Lane
Residents have brought it to my attention that the right-turn lane markings were not replaced in the southbound curb lane at the intersection of Skymark Drive at Finch Avenue East after construction in 2019. As a result, southbound motorists are traveling straight through from the curb and median lanes to enter a driveway on the south side of the intersection. Since the driveway is wide enough for only one vehicle, drivers are merging in the intersection and thereby compromising safety. There is also a skew to the alignment of the driveway that exacerbates this situation. Therefore, it is recommended that the southbound curb lane on Skymark Drive at Finch Avenue East be designated for right-turns only. Transportation Services supports this designation.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated the westerly southbound lane on Skymark Drive, between Finch Avenue East and point 50 metres north, for southbound right-turns only at all times.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Designate the westerly southbound lane on Skymark Drive, between Finch Avenue East and point 50 metres north, for southbound right-turns only at all times.
NY18.26adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 854-2020 to 855-2020. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 856-2020.