North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 21 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.
NY2.1adopted
699 Sheppard Ave East Application to Lift the Holding Provisions (H) - Decision Report- Approval
This application proposes to lift the Holding symbol (H) for the site at 699 Sheppard Avenue East and subject to site specific Zoning By-laws 468-2022 and 469-2022. These by-laws permit a 12-storey mixed use building, containing 169 residential units at 699 Sheppard Avenue East subject to a Holding provision. The Holding provisions of Zoning by-law 468-2022 and 469-2022 requires that prior to lifting the Holding symbol (H) upgrades to the sanitary sewer must be completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water. The required upgrades are now complete and 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) and the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend site specific Zoning By-law 468-2022 and 469-2022 to lift the Holding symbol (H).
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 as amended by site specific By-law 468-2022, to remove the holding symbol (H) with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2022 as 699 Sheppard Avenue East in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (December 29, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend former North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended by site specific By-law 469-2022, to remove the holding symbol (H) with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2022 as 699 Sheppard Avenue East in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report (December 29, 2022) from the 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 Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 as amended by site specific By-law 468-2022, to remove the holding symbol (H) with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2022 as 699 Sheppard Avenue East in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to this report. 2. City Council amend former North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended by site specific By-law 469-2022, to remove the holding symbol (H) with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2022 as 699 Sheppard Avenue East in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY2.2adopted
On November 29, 2021, a complete application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws (21 221282 NNY 08 OZ) were submitted to permit a 28 storey (89.35 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 306 residential dwelling units and retail uses at grade (224.50 square metres). The proposal also includes a road widening of Marlee Avenue and an on-site parkland dedication. A complete site plan control application in support of the same was submitted on December 1, 2021. On May 27, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day and 120-day time frames specified in the Planning Act. A first Case Management Conference took place on August 31, 2022, and a second one has been scheduled for January 10, 2023. This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and oppose the application in its current form, and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 529-543 Marlee Avenue and 805-819 Glencairn Avenue. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor has advises the Tribunal that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted architectural plans reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian level wind study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the zoning by-law amendment and through the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. if there are any affected rental housing units and / or dwelling rooms with existing tenants, that the owner has submitted a tenant relocation and assistance plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12; e. if a Rental Housing Demolition Application is necessary, that City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning where authorized to do so, has authorized the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as applicable; f. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 5, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and, i. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management 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, where it has been determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development. In requiring any off site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering & Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in the report (January 9, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 529-543 Marlee Avenue and 805-819 Glencairn Avenue. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor has advises the Tribunal that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted architectural plans reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian level wind study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the zoning by-law amendment and through the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. if there are any affected rental housing units and/or dwelling rooms with existing tenants, that the owner has submitted a tenant relocation and assistance plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12; e. if a Rental Housing Demolition Application is necessary, that City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning where authorized to do so, has authorized the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as applicable; f. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 5, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and, i. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management 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, where it has been determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development. In requiring any off site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering & Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in this report. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY2.3adopted
On November 10, 2021, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications were submitted to permit a 24-storey (76 metres high) mixed-use building and a 9-storey residential building (30 metres high) at 2402-2418 Dufferin Street and 4-10 Ramsden Road. Also proposed are a northerly extension to the existing municipal laneway within the site, and an on-site parkland dedication of 509.66 square metres at the southwest corner of the site. Site Plan Control and Rental Housing Demolition applications were submitted on November 10, 2021. On August 2, 2022, the Applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision appeal for the lands at 2402 - 2418 Dufferin Street and 4 - 10 Ramsden Road and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has submitted revised architectural and landscape plans, and sun / shadow and wind studies to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues related to the Official Plan Amendment application, Zoning By-law Amendment application, and Draft Plan of Subdivision application within the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum February 16, 2022 or as may be updated, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and other issues in comments from City staff in other divisions, and external commenting agencies, including comments resulting from any future peer reviews to studies, to the satisfaction of the City and external commenting agencies; d. the owner has submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters be secured if required; f. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management 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. In requiring any off site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way; g. the owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10; h. the owner has provided a revised draft Plan of Subdivision to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning; and, i. the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval respecting the proposed Plan of Subdivision are in a form acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prepared in consultation with the City Solicitor and appropriate Divisions. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision appeal for the lands at 2402 - 2418 Dufferin Street and 4 - 10 Ramsden Road and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has submitted revised architectural and landscape plans, and sun / shadow and wind studies to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues related to the Official Plan Amendment application, Zoning By-law Amendment application, and Draft Plan of Subdivision application within the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum February 16, 2022 or as may be updated, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and other issues in comments from City staff in other divisions, and external commenting agencies, including comments resulting from any future peer reviews to studies, to the satisfaction of the City and external commenting agencies; d. the owner has submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters be secured if required; f. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management 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. In requiring any off site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way; g. the owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10; h. the owner has provided a revised draft Plan of Subdivision to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning; i. the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval respecting the proposed Plan of Subdivision are in a form acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prepared in consultation with the City Solicitor and appropriate Divisions. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY2.4adopted
500 Sheppard Avenue East - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On November 8, 2021, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted to permit two residential towers located on top of a 4-9 storey podium that included office and retail use. The proposed mixed-use building has 35-storey (122.65 metres) and 39-storey towers (134.75 metres) inclusive of the podium, altogether containing 928 dwelling units. On June 29, 2022, the Applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve the outstanding issues. The matters identified in this report will be further addressed as part of the OLT process and/or through revisions proposed by the Applicant.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the lands at 500 Sheppard Avenue East and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. The final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. The applicant has provided updated reports confirming adequate water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that no holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-laws, as amended; c. In the event the updated servicing reports referred in 2b require upgrades to the servicing or functional items above, the owner shall enter into agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements to such services, as required, at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. The owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required; e. The owner has resolved transportation-related matters including an updated Traffic Impact Study report to reassess the proposed driveway access points to the satisfaction of the Manager, Transportation Development Planning and Review; and, f. The owner addressed all outstanding issues raised in Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review memo as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the lands at 500 Sheppard Avenue East and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a) The final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b) The applicant has provided updated reports confirming adequate water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that no holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-laws, as amended; c) In the event the updated servicing reports referred in 2b) require upgrades to the servicing or functional items above, the owner shall enter into agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements to such services, as required, at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d) The owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required; e) The owner has resolved transportation-related matters including an updated Traffic Impact Study report to reassess the proposed driveway access points to the satisfaction of the Manager, Transportation Development Planning and Review; and f) The owner addressed all outstanding issues raised in Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review memo as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY2.5adopted
Keele Street at Victory Drive - U-Turn Prohibition
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates bus service on Keele Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit northbound U-turn movements at all times on Keele Street at Victory Drive. This proposed prohibition will address traffic safety concerns in the area.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound U-turn movements at all times on Keele Street at Victory Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound U-turn movements at all times on Keele Street at Victory Drive.
NY2.6adopted
Yonge Street - Parking Amendments
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that a 10 minute maximum parking limit be authorized from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 25 metres south of Montgomery Avenue and a point 13 metres further south. There was a CurbTO Temporary Parking Pick-Up Zone in this area until recently and now parking is prohibited at all times. The proposed amendments will provide short-term parking for customers of nearby businesses, similar to when there was a CurbTO Temporary Parking Pick-Up Zone designated.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between Montgomery Avenue and a point 25 metres south. 2. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 25 metres south of Montgomery Avenue and a point 13 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between Montgomery Avenue and a point 25 metres south. 2. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 25 metres south of Montgomery Avenue and a point 13 metres further south.
NY2.7adopted
1408-1420 Bayview Avenue - Construction Staging Area Time Extension
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Bayview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. 1414 Bayview Dev Gp Inc. is constructing an eight-storey condominium with ground floor retail at 1408-1420 Bayview Avenue. The site is located on the west side of Bayview Avenue between Balliol Street and Merton Street. The west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Bayview Avenue, between a point 26 metres south of Balliol Street and a point 49 metres further south, are currently closed for construction staging operations. Pedestrian operations on the west side of Bayview Avenue are maintained in a 1.5 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane on the west side of Bayview Avenue. At its meeting on October 1, 2021, City Council approved the subject construction staging area on Bayview Avenue from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Bayview Avenue due to delays caused by: issues controlling the groundwater on-site, labour issues due to trade strikes and lost days due to weather. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging areas from February 7, 2023 to January 31, 2024 to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council continue to authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Bayview Avenue, between a point 26 metres south of Balliol Street and a point 49 metres further south, and provision of a 1.5 metre-wide covered and protected temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane from February 7, 2023 to January 31, 2024. 2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 11. City Council direct that Bayview Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council continue to authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Bayview Avenue, between a point 26 metres south of Balliol Street and a point 49 metres further south, and provision of a 1.5 metre-wide covered and protected temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane from February 7, 2023 to January 31, 2024. 2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 11. City Council direct that Bayview Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
NY2.8adopted
Bessarion Road - Parking Amendment
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 amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Bessarion Road, between Caracas Road and a point 35 metres north, to a stopping prohibition in effect at all times. The proposed stopping prohibition will promote clear sight lines for eastbound left-turning motorists at the intersection of Bessarion Road and Caracas Road.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Bessarion Road, between Caracas Road and a point 35 metres north. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Bessarion Road, between Caracas Road and a point 35 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Bessarion Road, between Caracas Road and a point 35 metres north. 2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Bessarion Road, between Caracas Road and a point 35 metres north.
NY2.9adopted
Brian Drive - Turn Prohibition
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 Service is requesting North York Community Council to amend the times of the westbound left-turn prohibition out of the northerly access to the Brian Public School parking lot on Brian Drive. The amended times are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Currently the turn prohibition is in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The amended times of the turn prohibition will accommodate the revised school day times. Westbound left turns out of the school driveway are potentially unsafe because there is a school crosswalk just south of the driveway.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing westbound left turn prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, out of the northerly access serving 95 Brian Drive, located on the east side of Brian Drive, at a point 110 metres south of Kathrose Drive, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing westbound left turn prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, out of the northerly access serving 95 Brian Drive, located on the east side of Brian Drive, at a point 110 metres south of Kathrose Drive, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
NY2.10adopted
Ruddington Drive - Parking Amendment
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on the south side of Ruddington Drive, between a point 126.2 metres east of Bayview Avenue and a point 37 metres further east. On-street parking in this area limits visibility when exiting the driveway to the midrise condominium at 17 Ruddington Drive. The proposed prohibition will address this issue. This will result in the loss of four parking spaces.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Ruddington Drive, between a point 126.2 metres east of Bayview Avenue and a point 37 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Ruddington Drive, between a point 126.2 metres east of Bayview Avenue and a point 37 metres further east.
NY2.11adopted
Greenfield Avenue, between Yonge Street and Doris Avenue - Parking Amendments
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending changes to the parking regulations on Greenfield Avenue, between Yonge Street and Doris Avenue to reflect changes in the field with the newly constructed mid-block pedestrian crossover located approximately 120 metres west of Doris Avenue. Pay and Display parking and No Stopping regulations on both sides of the street need to be amended as per conditions of approval for the development at 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street, 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East, and 2, 4 and 6 Forest Laneway.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Greenfield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 87 metres east of Yonge Street. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Greenfield Avenue between Yonge Street to a point 20 metres east of Yonge Street and between a point 62 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 73 metres further east. 3. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $4.00 per hour on the south side of Greenfield Avenue between a point 80 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 37.5 metres west of Doris Avenue, to be in effect between a point 20 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 42 metres further east and between a point 135 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 37.5 metres west of Doris Avenue. 4. Amended the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Greenfield Avenue between Doris Avenue and a point 30.5 metres west to be in effect between Doris Avenue and a point 32 metres west. 5. Rescinded the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Greenfield Avenue between a point 57 metres west of Doris Avenue and a point 51 metres west thereof. 6. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Greenfield Avenue between a point 36.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 50 metres east of Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Greenfield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 87 metres east of Yonge Street. 2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Greenfield Avenue between Yonge Street to a point 20 metres east of Yonge Street and between a point 62 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 73 metres further east. 3. North York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $4.00 per hour on the south side of Greenfield Avenue between a point 80 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 37.5 metres west of Doris Avenue, to be in effect between a point 20 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 42 metres further east and between a point 135 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 37.5 metres west of Doris Avenue. 4. North York Community Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Greenfield Avenue between Doris Avenue and a point 30.5 metres west to be in effect between Doris Avenue and a point 32 metres west. 5. North York Community Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Greenfield Avenue between a point 57 metres west of Doris Avenue and a point 51 metres west thereof. 6. North York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Greenfield Avenue between a point 36.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 50 metres east of Yonge Street.
NY2.12adopted
Senlac Road, South of the York Cemetery and Funeral Centre Access - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Senlac Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Senlac Road at the York Cemetery and Funeral Centre access. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the subject location. The pedestrian crossover will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Senlac Road at a point approximately 210 metres north of Burnett Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Senlac Road at a point approximately 210 metres north of Burnett Avenue.
NY2.13deferred
295 Woburn Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located in the rear yard at 295 Woburn Avenue. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree to address concerns regarding the proximity of the tree to the adjacent properties; and the creation of slip hazards on the adjacent rear deck. The subject tree is a honey locust (Glenditsia triacanthos) measuring 49 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the May 16, 2023 meeting of North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 295 Woburn Avenue.
NY2.14amended
31 Norden Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 31 Norden Crescent. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree in order to address a conflict with a proposed swimming pool in the rear yard. The subject tree is a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra), measuring 75 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the permit to remove a privately owned tree located at 31 Norden Crescent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 31 Norden Crescent.
NY2.15adopted
20 Pinemore Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 20 Pinemore Crescent. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree in order to widen the shared driveway. The subject tree is a bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa), measuring 111 centimetres in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Denied the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 20 Pinemore Crescent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 20 Pinemore Crescent.
NY2.16amended
1 Simeon Court - Application for Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns 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 by the owner(s) of 1 Simeon Court to maintain a glass panel fence in the rear yard on the north side of the in ground pool in which the enclosure is less than 1.2 Metres from the water edge. The property which has glass panel fence that is 0.61m away from the water edge and an enclosure should be no closer than 1.2 metres horizontally to the water's edge as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3 (E)(1)(a). A Notice of Violation was issued on October 28, 2022.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 1 Simeon Court, to allow them to maintain the glass panel fence with less than 1.2 meters from the water's edge. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 1 Simeon Court, to allow them to maintain the glass panel fence with a distance of less than 1.2 metres from the water's edge, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3 (E)(1)(a). 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 1 Simeon Court, to allow them to maintain the glass panel fence with less than 1.2 meters from the water's edge. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
NY2.17adopted
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
North York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Boards of Management of two (2) Business Improvement Areas that fall within the North York Community Council boundaries for the new term of Council and make necessary changes to Schedule A of the Municipal Code, Chapter 19.
North York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of North York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Bayview Leaside: Allardyce, Grant Gabrielian, Aram Janecek, Stanley Lahey, Kevin Savitska, Olga Zammit, Trae Yonge-Lawrence Village: Cole, Matthew Dhanani, Tazim Don, Beverly Mantri, Karimi Nenadovich, Maria 2. Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: Bayview Leaside 8
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that North York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of North York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Bayview Leaside: Allardyce, Grant Gabrielian, Aram Janecek, Stanley Lahey, Kevin Savitska, Olga Zammit, Trae Yonge-Lawrence Village: Cole, Matthew Dhanani, Tazim Don, Beverly Mantri, Karimi Nenadovich, Maria 2. Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: Bayview Leaside 8
NY2.18withdrawn
2 Shady Oaks Crescent - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body
This motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's (the "Committee's") decision to refuse the minor variance application (the "Application") in respect of 2 Shady Oaks Crescent (Application Number A0511/22NY). This motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement, if appropriate. The Application proposes to construct a new two-storey dwelling. Five variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (the "City-wide Zoning By-law") and one variance from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 (the "Former North York Zoning By-law") were initially sought to facilitate the proposed construction as follows: 1. Proposed lot coverage of 35.36 percent of the lot area, whereas a maximum of 25 percent is permitted (pursuant to the City-wide Zoning By-law) 2. Proposed front yard setback of 6.73 metres, whereas a minimum of 9.14 is required (pursuant to the City-wide Zoning By-law) 3. Proposed west side yard setback of 3.0 metres, whereas a minimum of 7.5 metres is permitted (pursuant to the City-wide Zoning By-law) 4. Proposed east side yard setback of 3.0 metres, whereas a minimum of 7.5 metres is permitted (pursuant to the City-wide Zoning By-law) 5. Proposed access to vehicle parking is from the main street, whereas such access is required from the flanking street or public lane (pursuant to the City-wide Zoning By-law) 6. Proposed building height of 12.09 metres, whereas 9.5 metres is permitted (pursuant to the Former North York Zoning By-law) On September 29, 2022, Community Planning Staff recommended a reduction of the lot coverage variance to less than 30 percent of the lot area if the Committee were to approve the Application (see Attachment 1). In Community Planning Staff's opinion, such a reduction would reflect the prevailing lot coverage in the neighbourhood. On the same day, Transportation Services issued a Memorandum stating it had no objections to the Application; however, it recommended that any approval of the Application be subject to a condition that a certain notation be added to the site plan drawing (see Attachment 2). The applicant subsequently revised their Application, reducing four of the original variances as follows: 1. Proposed lot coverage of 32.90 percent (a reduction of 2.46 percent from the original Application); 2. Proposed front yard setback of 8.56 metres (an increase of 1.83 metres from the original Application); 3. Proposed west side yard setback of 3.41 metres (an increase of 0.41 metres from the original Application); and 4. Proposed east side yard setback of 3.61 metres (an increase of 0.61 metres from the original Application). (See Attachment 3 for the applicant's revised plans.) On October 6, 2022, the Committee denied the requested minor variances (see Attachment 4). On October 24, 2022, the owner's representative filed a Notice of Appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in respect of the Committee's decision (see Attachment 5). The Toronto Local Appeal Body subsequently issued a Notice of Hearing, and the hearing of the appeal is scheduled for March 3, 2023 (see Attachment 6).
North York Community Council withdrew the Item.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee's decision to refuse the minor variance application in respect of 2 Shady Oaks Crescent (Application Number A0511/22NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of said 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 the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
NY2.19adopted
Amendment to NY33.36 Traffic Calming - Ranee Avenue
On June 28, 2022 North York Community Council adopted recommendations to poll eligible householders on Ranee Avenue, between Rajah Street and Bathurst Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming. The purpose of this motion is to expand the section of Ranee Avenue to be considered for traffic calming.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended Item NY33.36, headed 'Traffic Calming - Ranee Avenue' with respect only to Part 1 of the North York Community Council's decision. 2. Deleted Part 1 of the North York Community Council decision on Item NY33.36 and adopted the following instead: "1. Direct the Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Ranee Avenue, between Ameer Avenue and Bathurst Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy."
Staff recommendation as filed
That North York Community Council: 1. Amend Item NY33.36, headed 'Traffic Calming - Ranee Avenue' with respect only to Part 1 of the North York Community Council's decision. 2. Delete Part 1 of the North York Community Council decision on Item NY33.36 and adopt the following instead: "1. Direct the Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Ranee Avenue, between Ameer Avenue and Bathurst Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy."
NY2.20adopted
Recipient of the 2023 Agnes Macphail Award
The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize an outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who live within the boundaries of the former borough. The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on January 9 and 23, 2023 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Shakhlo Sharipova as their 2023 Agnes Macphail Award recipient. A long-time leader in Thorncliffe Park, Shakhlo is dedicated to engaging with her community and advocating for equitable local programming, accessible infrastructure, and tenant rights. Her work as founder of the Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network and leader of the Coalition of Women in Leadership, a grassroots group of female leaders in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park, has supported hundreds of local children and families through volunteer-led food drives, summer camps, and education programs. Shakhlo's ongoing commitment to serving and engaging her community fully embodies the spirit of the Agnes Macphail Award, and I am so pleased that she is the recipient of this year's recognition.
North York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council approve Shakhlo Sharipova as the 2023 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
Staff recommendation as filed
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve Shakhlo Sharipova as the 2023 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
NY2.21adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 99-2023 to 103-2023. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 104-2023.