North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 20 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.
NY19.1adopted
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.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council advise 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 (September 18, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to: a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 6 to this report (September 18, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, 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.
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.
NY19.2adopted
Request for Direction Report - Zoning By-law Amendment - 1861 O'Connor Drive
This Report responds to the Zoning By-law Amendment application which has been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to the lack of a decision by City Council. This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Zoning By-law 7625 for the property at 1861 O'Connor Drive to permit a 9-storey residential building, measuring 27 metres in height, plus mechanical penthouse, and containing 252 residential dwelling units and 122 square metres of retail space at grade. The applicant proposes to provide 217 underground parking spaces. The proposed development in its current form 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 (2020). Issues to be resolved, as outlined in this report, include: conforming with the O'Connor Drive Avenue Study, Site and Area Specific Policy 400, and addressing the policy direction of the Golden Mile Secondary Plan, the provision of family sized units, a community services and facilities analysis, and community benefits. Additionally, the amount of non-residential gross floor area along O'Connor Drive, site organization, building height/massing and setbacks, and vehicular access are issues that require resolution. The applicant has appealed their Zoning By-law Amendment application and the associated Site Plan Control application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). The first Case Management Conference took place on September 21, 2020. A 10-day hearing, commencing March 15, 2021 has been scheduled by the LPAT. This report recommends that the City Solicitor attend the LPAT hearing to oppose the application in its current form.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment Application in its current form. 2. City Council direct City Planning Staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve the issues detailed in this report. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approves the applications in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) applicable to the subject lands until such time as the City Solicitor confirms that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and amongst other matters includes: i. the requirement for appropriate matters, services, and facilities to be provided by the owner, at its expense, and pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and other matters necessary to support development. b. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has received confirmation from the City Solicitor that: i. the Owner has at its sole expense provided a Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. the Owner at its sole expense designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Foundation Drainage Report, and Hydrogeological Review, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; iii. confirmation from the City Solicitor that the implementation of the Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, including the Foundation Report, accepted by Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services does not require changes to the proposed amending by-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor; and iv. should it be deemed necessary by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the by-laws and the Section 37 agreement shall require the owner, at no cost to the City, prior to the issuance of any above grade permit for all or any part of the site, including for clarity, any conditional above-grade building permit, to design, financially secure, construct, and make operational, any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the City Solicitor. c. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that appropriate services, facilities, or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be considered appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, have been appropriately secured in the implementing Zoning By-laws and in a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor, and that the agreement has been executed and registered on titled to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that any approved Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known at 1861 O'Connor Drive contain a Holding Symbol (H) pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, the form and content to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning Division and the City Solicitor, be subject to the substantial completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Golden Mile area, where a preferred alignment of O'Connor Drive has been selected.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment Application in its current form. 2. City Council direct City Planning Staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve the issues detailed in this report. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approves the applications in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) applicable to the subject lands until such time as the City Solicitor confirms that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and amongst other matters includes: i. the requirement for appropriate matters, services, and facilities to be provided by the owner, at its expense, and pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and other matters necessary to support development. b. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has received confirmation from the City Solicitor that: i. the Owner has at its sole expense provided a Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. the Owner at its sole expense designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Foundation Drainage Report, and Hydrogeological Review, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; iii. confirmation from the City Solicitor that the implementation of the Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, including the Foundation Report, accepted by Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services does not require changes to the proposed amending by-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor; and iv. should it be deemed necessary by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the by-laws and the Section 37 agreement shall require the owner, at no cost to the City, prior to the issuance of any above grade permit for all or any part of the site, including for clarity, any conditional above-grade building permit, to design, financially secure, construct, and make operational, any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the City Solicitor. c. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that appropriate services, facilities, or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be considered appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, have been appropriately secured in the implementing Zoning By-laws and in a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor, and that the agreement has been executed and registered on titled to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that any approved Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known at 1861 O'Connor Drive contain a Holding Symbol (H) pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, the form and content to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning Division and the City Solicitor, be subject to the substantial completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Golden Mile area, where a preferred alignment of O'Connor Drive has been selected.
NY19.3adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications for 2674, 2676, 2678 and 2704 Yonge Street. The site currently consists of a northern and southern portion, which are distinct. The southern portion, located at 2674, 2676 and 2678 Yonge Street, contains a 3-storey rental apartment building comprised of 31 rental dwelling units on the second and third floors, and retail uses on the ground floor. The northern portion of the site, located at 2704 Yonge Street, was previously occupied by a funeral home, which was recently demolished. The applicants propose to demolish the existing 3-storey rental apartment building and redevelop the lands with a new 9-storey mixed-use building comprised of 127 dwelling units, of which 31 units would be replacement rental units. The tenure of the remaining 96 dwelling units in the proposed building has not been identified by the applicant. Retail uses are proposed to be located on the ground floor. Staff are currently reviewing the applications. The applications have 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 an online community consultation meeting regarding the application located at 2676, 2674, 2678, and 2704 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule an online community consultation meeting regarding the application located at 2676, 2674, 2678, and 2704 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.
NY19.4adopted
A Request for Interim Direction Report for a proposal for 2654-2660 Bayview Avenue was before North York Community Council on July 4, 2018, and was adopted by City Council at its meeting on July 23, 2018. The 2018 proposal was for the development of eight, 3 1/2 storey townhouse units fronting on Bayview Avenue and seven, 2 1/2 storey detached dwelling units accessed from a private street at the rear. The Request for Interim Direction Report responded to an application which had been submitted to the City and was in the early stages of review. Due to the timing of the Zoning By-law Amendment application submission, the proposal would have been able to have been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to a lack of decision during the election break in Council's meeting schedule (July to December 2018). The report set out the preliminary issues related to the application and made an initial determination as to whether or not the application was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conformed with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017). A Community Consultation Meeting for the 2018 proposal was not held as the applicant indicated they were looking to acquire additional properties and revise their proposal. Since the time of the original submission, the application has been revised to include an additional property at 2668 Bayview Avenue, as well to include an application for Draft Plan of Subdivision. The revised application now proposes twelve, 3-storey townhouse dwelling units fronting onto Bayview Avenue and five, 2 1/2-storey detached dwelling units at the rear of the site accessed via a new public street on the lands municipally known as 2654-2668 Bayview Avenue. This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the revised application located at 2654-2668 Bayview Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the application which has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff are targeting a Community Consultation Meeting for Q4 2020.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2654 to 2668 Bayview 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 2654 to 2668 Bayview 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.
NY19.5adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 126 to 132 Laird Drive
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 126-132 Laird Drive. The proposal to amend the Zoning By-law is to permit an 8-storey mid-rise residential building on the lot which currently has a two-storey car dealership building. The proposal includes 143 residential units, including three live/work units, having a gross floor area of 10,350.3 square metres, with an overall Floor Space Index of 4.21. 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 126 to 132 Laird Drive 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 126 to 132 Laird Drive 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.
NY19.6adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 134 Laird Drive
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 134 Laird Drive. The proposal to amend the Zoning By-law is to permit an 8-storey mid-rise residential building on the lot which currently has a one-storey car dealership parts and service building. The proposal includes 106 residential units, including two live/work units, having a gross floor area of 7,975.4 square metres, with an overall Floor Space Index of 4.13. 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 134 Laird Drive 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 134 Laird Drive 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.
NY19.7adopted
Construction Staging Area - Fairbank Avenue (1924 to 1928 Eglinton Avenue West)
This staff report is about a matter that 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. Arguson Projects Inc. is developing an 8-storey mixed-use development at 1924-1928 Eglinton Avenue West. The site is located on the northeast corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Avenue. Operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit, a construction staging area has been setup on the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane on Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane on the east side of Fairbank Avenue for a period of 14 months to accommodate a construction staging area.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the sidewalk and a 3.7 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Street West and Fairbank Village Lane, from November 5, 2020 to December 31, 2021. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane. 3. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 36.6 metres north. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane. 5. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Directed that Fairbank Avenue be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking conditions when the project is complete, except for the maximum one-hour parking regulation on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 33.5 metres north, as it is no longer in the field and conflicts with the parking machine regulation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize the closure of the sidewalk and a 3.7 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Street West and Fairbank Village Lane, from November 5, 2020 to December 31, 2021. 2. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane. 3. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 36.6 metres north. 4. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane. 5. North York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. North York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. North York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. North York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. North York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. North York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. North York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. North York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. North York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. North York Community Council direct that Fairbank Avenue be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking conditions when the project is complete, except for the maximum one-hour parking regulation on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 33.5 metres north, as it is no longer in the field and conflicts with the parking machine regulation.
NY19.8adopted
Safety Review Short-Term Improvements Update - Keele Street and Calvington Drive
At its meeting on September 10, 2020, North York Community Council directed Transportation Services to report back to the November meeting on the status and update of improvements implemented in the section listed "Short-Term Improvements" section of the report titled "Safety Review - Keele Street and Calvington Drive". This report provides an overview of the improvements undertaken by Transportation Services.
North York Community Council: 1. Received this report for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council receive this report for information.
NY19.9adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Poyntz Avenue and Senlac Road
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 is requesting North York Community Council to authorize the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Poyntz Avenue and Senlac Road. The installation of an all-way stop control is justified at the intersection of Poyntz Avenue and Senlac Road, which will establish the right-of-way and enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety at this intersection.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Poyntz Avenue and Senlac Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Poyntz Avenue and Senlac Road.
NY19.10adopted
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 200 Eglinton Avenue West b. 1780 and 1770 Eglinton Avenue East c. 130 Le Page Court d. 67 and 69 Lesmill Road e. 38 Monte Kwinter Court f. 110 Parkway Forest Drive g. 9 Tippett Road h. 500 Sheppard Avenue East. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 200 Eglinton Avenue West b. 1780 and 1770 Eglinton Avenue East c. 130 Le Page Court d. 67 and 69 Lesmill Road e. 38 Monte Kwinter Court f. 110 Parkway Forest Drive g. 9 Tippett Road h. 500 Sheppard Avenue East 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY19.11amended
Residential Demolition Application - 111 Wenderly Drive and 746 and 748 Marlee 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 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of three residential buildings located at 111 Wenderly Drive and 746 and 748 Marlee Avenue 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 permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwellings at 111 Wenderly Drive and 746 and 748 Marlee Avenue 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 111 Wenderly Drive and 746 and 748 Marlee 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 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.
NY19.12amended
Residential Demolition Application - 9 Pleasant 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 9 Pleasant 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 at 9 Pleasant 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 9 Pleasant Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building 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.
NY19.13amended
Residential Demolition Application - 11 Pleasant 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 11 Pleasant 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 at 11 Pleasant 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 11 Pleasant Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building 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.
NY19.14adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 484 Eglinton Avenue West
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. Summerhill Market at 484 Eglinton Avenue West is a two story commercial building currently under renovation. The property owner is proposing to install and maintain a motorized retractable awning over the ground floor window and a bronze cladded canopy over the entrance sliding door. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 484 Eglinton Avenue West to install and maintain the above noted encroachments within the boulevard area of Eglinton Avenue West. The proposed canopy and awning on the public right-of-way do not meet the setback 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.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to permit no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk of canopy and awning at 484 Eglinton Avenue West subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner shall install and maintain the encroachments 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 enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liabilities and damages related to the encroachments; 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 encroachments; d. the property owner agrees that City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy and awning in order to install or maintain service within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; e. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopy and awning shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk; 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 owner 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 permit no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk of canopy and awning at 484 Eglinton Avenue West subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner shall install and maintain the encroachments 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 enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liabilities and damages related to the encroachments; 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 encroachments; d. the property owner agrees that City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy and awning in order to install or maintain service within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; e. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopy and awning shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk; 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 owner and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
NY19.15amended
Re-Opening Item NY11.30: 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.
NY19.16amended
Bicycle Exception - No Through Traffic Signs at Sheppard Avenue West and Yeomans Road/Bryant Street
In 2011, the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Yeomans Road/Bryant Street was approved by North York Community Council. At that time, Council also approved northbound and southbound straight through prohibitions to be in effect at all times. These prohibitions were intended to address residents' concerns with increased traffic infiltration resulting from the signal installation. It has been noted by cyclists that these prohibitions prevent them from crossing Sheppard Avenue West at this intersection. Accordingly, the northbound and southbound straight through prohibitions can be amended to exempt bicycles. Transportation Services staff have reviewed this proposal and have no objection to these amendments.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the northbound straight through prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Yeomans Road/Bryant Street to exempt bicycles. 2. City Council amend the southbound straight through prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Yeomans Road/Bryant Street to exempt bicycles.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the northbound straight through prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Yeomans Road/Bryant Street to exempt bicycles. 2. North York Community Council amend the southbound straight through prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Yeomans Road/Bryant Street to exempt bicycles.
NY19.17adopted
Blue Ridge Road - Closure of Cul-de-sac
Residents have brought it to my attention that the lack of visibility of the cul-de-sac at the north end of Blue Ridge Road has contributed to an ongoing safety concern. This location, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Park, has been a hot spot for illegal parking and disruptive activity. Therefore, it is recommended that Transportation Services staff investigate the proposal to close the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic and report back to North York Community Council on their findings.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the stop-up and closure to vehicular traffic of the cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of Blue Ridge Road, and report back to North York Community Council on the findings of the investigation in the second quarter of 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the stop-up and closure to vehicular traffic of the cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of Blue Ridge Road, and report back to North York Community Council on the findings of the investigation in the second quarter of 2021.
NY19.18adopted
Enid Crescent - One Hour Parking
A letter was received in March from the owner of a small business on Enid Crescent. The small business owner expressed concerns due to the fact that customers were receiving parking fines after stopping briefing in to the bakery. City staff were made aware of the situation and in July a letter was sent to residents advising them of the proposed parking changes. Transportation Services recommended that given the 8.5 metre width of the road, Transportation Services advised that it is feasible to allow parking on the north side only for a one-hour limit, Monday to Friday.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Enid Crescent, between Marlee Avenue and a point 101 metres west. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Enid Crescent, between Marlee Avenue and a point 101 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Enid Crescent, between Marlee Avenue and a point 101 metres west. 2. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Enid Crescent, between Marlee Avenue and a point 101 metres west.
NY19.19adopted
Remove Parking Area - Improve Sightlines at the Driveway to 3018 Yonge Street
Residents exiting the parking garage at 3018 Yonge Street have reduced visibility of southbound traffic on Yonge Street when taller vehicles, such as a cube van or large SUV, are parked just north of the driveway. There are 188 residential units and 212 parking spaces at 3018 Yonge Street so there is a significant number of potential conflicts between exiting vehicles and southbound traffic. Prohibiting stopping on the west side of Yonge Street, north of the driveway would address this matter. Transportation Services supports prohibiting stopping in this area, which would result in the loss of one pay and display parking space.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 87.5 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 118.5 metres north of Lawrence Avenue West. 2. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 118.5 metres north. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 112 metres south. 4. City Council rescind the parking machine regulation in effect for a maximum period of three hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, and for a maximum period of four hours from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 105 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 112 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 87.5 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 118.5 metres north of Lawrence Avenue West. 2. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 118.5 metres north. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 112 metres south. 4. City Council rescind the parking machine regulation in effect for a maximum period of three hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, and for a maximum period of four hours from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 105 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 112 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West.
NY19.20adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 964-2020 to 969-2020. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 970-2020.