North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 34 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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NY20.26deferred
Election of Vice Chair for 2021-2022 - North York Community Council
Election of the Vice Chair of the North York Community Council under Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council procedures, Appendix AII, for a term of office starting January 1, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022. All Members, including the incumbent, are eligible for election.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the January 13, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council.
NY20.27adopted
Re-Opening and Amendment re: Item NY12.8 - Parking Amendments - Briar Hill Avenue
At its meeting held on January 8, 2020 North York Community Council amended the parking regulations on Briar Hill Avenue, east of Dufferin Street, to allow parking on the north side of the street in front of newly constructed townhouses. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2020.NY12.8. Subsequently, residents of Briar Hill Avenue complained that visibility through the curved section of the street fronting the new townhouses is obstructed by vehicles parked on the curve. Also, delivery drivers regularly park illegally on the south side of the street to make deliveries to the townhouses since they do not have an on-site loading area. As a result, two-way traffic is obstructed. Transportation Services staff observed operations on the street and concur with the residents' concerns. To address the above situation, it is recommended that stopping be prohibited at all times on both sides of the curved section of Briar Hill Avenue. This will result in the loss of approximately six permit parking spaces that were created by the January 8, 2020 Community Council decision. There are 22 parking permits issued for 59 spaces on Briar Hill Avenue. To accommodate deliveries to the townhouses, an 11-metre long No Parking area, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of the street, just west of the curve, is also recommended. This will result in the loss of two parking spaces during the day.
North York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item NY12.8 - "Parking Amendments - Briar Hill Avenue". 2. Amended its decision with respect to Item NY12.8 by adding the following new Recommendations 4, 5, and 6: "4. Prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Briar Hill Avenue, between a point 85 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 70 metres further east. 5. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Briar Hill Avenue, between a point 85 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 155 metres east of Dufferin Street. 6. Prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Briar Hill Avenue, between a point 74 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 11 metres further east."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item NY12.8 - "Parking Amendments - Briar Hill Avenue". 2. Amend its decision with respect to Item NY12.8 by adding the following new Recommendations 4, 5, and 6: 4. Prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Briar Hill Avenue, between a point 85 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 70 metres further east. 5. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Briar Hill Avenue, between a point 85 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 155 metres east of Dufferin Street. 6. Prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Briar Hill Avenue, between a point 74 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 11 metres further east.
NY20.28adopted
Re-Opening Item NY11.30: Request for Fence Exemption - 2691 Bayview Avenue
Dear Chair and Members, At its meeting on December 3rd, 2019, North York Community Council refused an application for a fence exemption at 2691 Bayview Avenue. However, the homeowner's representative did not have the opportunity to speak before Community Council due to confusion over the meeting location. In my medical absence, the Chair re-opened this item at my request on November 4, 2020 so that the homeowner's representative would have the opportunity to speak before Community Council. The request was refused again. I have since had the chance to personally speak with the homeowner and am requesting for this item to be re-opened once more so that the homeowner can address Community Council directly. This motion requests the aforementioned agenda item to be reopened, notice be given, and reconsidered at the next North York Community Council meeting on January 13, 2021.
North York Community Council: 1. Re‐opened Item NY11.30, titled "Request for Fence Exemption ‐ 2691 Bayview Avenue, adopted by North York Community Council on December 3rd, 2019. 2. Directed that the Item be considered at its next meeting on January 13, 2021, and that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that: 1. North York Community Council re‐open Item NY11.30, titled "Request for Fence Exemption ‐ 2691 Bayview Avenue, adopted by North York Community Council on December 3rd, 2019. 2. Direct that the Item be considered at its next meeting on January 13, 2021, and that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.
NY20.29adopted
Representation at the Toronto Local Appeal Body for 217 Churchill Avenue
This motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "TLAB") in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's (the "COA") decision refusing the consent-to-sever and minor variance applications regarding the subject property located at 217 Churchill Avenue (Application Nos. B0021/20NY, A0335/20NY, and A0336/20NY) (the "Application"). The Application sought consent to sever the subject property into two lots for the purpose of constructing a new dwelling on each of the newly severed lots. The subject property is zoned RD (f15.0; a550)(x5), under Zoning By-law 569-2013, which requires a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres and minimum lot area of 550 square metres. The proposed severed lots would have a lot frontage of 10.67 metres and lot areas of 461.7 square metres and of 461.9 square metres, respectively. Additionally, each proposed new dwellings require 11 variances to Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of North York By-law 7625 in order to: reduce the side-yard setbacks, reduce the lot frontage and area requirements, increase the lot coverage, increase the exterior main sidewall height, increase the building length, increase the overall building height, reduce the front-yard landscaping coverage, among others. Planning staff recommended that the COA refuse the Application because it fails to conform to the Official Plan, among other reasons. On November 10, 2020, the COA refused the Application (the "Decision"). On November 27, 2020, the owner of 217 Churchill Avenue (the "Appellant") appealed the Decision to the TLAB. The Appeal, which will be considered by the TLAB, seeks approval of the Application. At this time, a TLAB hearing date is yet to be scheduled for this Appeal.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision refusing the consent-to-sever and minor variances requested in Application Nos. B0021/20NY, A0335/20NY, and A0336/20NY, and any other variances that may be requested, regarding 217 Churchill Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants, as may be necessary, to oppose the Appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends that: 1. That City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision refusing the consent-to-sever and minor variances requested in Application Nos. B0021/20NY, A0335/20NY, and A0336/20NY, and any other variances that may be requested, regarding 217 Churchill Avenue. 2. That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants, as may be necessary, to oppose the Appeal. 3. That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
NY20.30adopted
Request Representation at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - 113 Ridley Boulevard
On July 7, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel approved on condition a modified decision to the above application seeking 12 variances to the zoning by-law to construct a new dwelling at the above address. The Notice of decision is attached to this Motion. In their report to the Committee, which is attached to this Motion, Community Planning staff recommended modifications be made to the Application including the refusal of the third storey variance #2. In the opinion of planning staff the proposed number of storeys was contrary to the intent of the Zoning By-law and potentially destabilizing to the character of the neighbourhood. The Committee approved the modified Application and imposed the recommended conditions. The applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Board. A date for the Hearing has not been set.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0572/19NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 113 Ridley Blvd. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, North District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0572/19NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 113 Ridley Blvd. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, North District.
NY20.31amended
Duke Heights BIA By-Law Harmonization - Request for Report
Approximately 2 years ago, the DUKE Heights Business Improvement Area decided to undertake a visioning exercise to further identify obstacles and remediate a slow growth and job creation trend within its core employment boundaries. The BIA hired a consultant which undertook research, interviews and consultations within the employment area, and later submitted its findings in early 2019. The results highlighted that one of the most prominent obstacles preventing growth were the conflicts resulting from two overlapping zoning by-laws. Subsequently, the BIA hired Gladki Planning Associates to study the Former City of North York Zoning By-Law No. 7625 and the City of Toronto Harmonized Zoning By-Law 569-2013. The consultants also reviewed the zoning Holding Designations, land use contradictions and parking restrictions present across the Duke Heights BIA. A draft report was presented at a widely advertised open house meeting on June 2019, and the final report, titled: "Proposed Zoning By-Law for the DUKE Heights Area", was submitted to North York Community Planning two months later. Community planning staff then proceeded to prepare a response to the report submitted by the BIA and the two main recommendations found within: 1. The removal of the "H" (Holding symbol) on the properties along Dufferin Street., Keele Street., Sheppard Avenue, Finch Avenue. and Steeles Avenue. 2. A proposed new harmonized By-law, reflective of the City of Toronto Harmonized Zoning by-Law 569-2013, sensitive to land use and parking requirements, which would dispose of the Former City of North York Zoning By-Law No.7625. Planning staff's official response was expected in summer 2020, but to date, it has not been produced. As a result, the DUKE Heights BIA, which invested a significant amount of resources to produce the consultant's report, is requesting that appropriate City Planning staff report back on the matter as soon as possible.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed North York Community Planning staff to report back on its response to the "Proposed Zoning By-Law for the DUKE Heights Area" study, at the North York Community Council Meeting in April 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct North York Community Planning staff to report back on its response to the "Proposed Zoning By-Law for the DUKE Heights Area" study, at the first North York Community Council Meeting to take place sometime in January 2021.
NY20.32
North York Permit Parking - Request for Report
North York used to be known for its single detached housing neighbourhoods, extensive driveways, lack of sidewalks and car reliant culture. However, over the last two decades urbanization has steadily introduced new vertical residential communities, public transportation investments, new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, community facilities as well as employment and commercial hubs. North York population's has grown as students move closer to educational facilities, seniors retire to quiet and transit serviced communities, and new families invest on fresh and accessible real estate. As a result parking availability has become an issue around the District. The Toronto Municipal Code Chapters 918 and 925 do not currently allow applications for parking permits which would allow parking on any portion of a boulevard for residential properties within the majority of the former City of North York. As a result, the majority of North York roads only allow for a 3-hour parking limit, and no overnight parking. Our office has then received numerous requests to revisit the permit parking restrictions currently present within the District of North York excluded areas, as specified in Section 1, Chapter 925 of the Toronto Municipal Code.
North York Community Council on December 3, 2020, did not adopt a procedural motion to add this new business item to the agenda for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct Transportation Services to explore the opportunities and challenges of extending , or developing a modified version of the Permit Parking System, to/for the District of North York, as part of the Residential Parking Strategy Review which is expected to be completed sometime in 2021.
NY20.33adopted
Seeking clarification about Cummer Station
In recent months there has been informal talk about a reduction in stations on the northern part of Line 1. Many planning decisions have been made based on the assumption of a Cummer station, and applications for high density development are currently with City Planning staff and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) with density requests based on the proposed subway station. To deal with these applications it is essential to know, without delay, whether a station is to be built at Cummer.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct that, in light of the ongoing planning studies and appeals in North York, that the Executive Director, Transit Expansion seek written confirmation from Metrolinx regarding the status of Cummer Station to advise the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning no later than January 31, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends that: 1. City Council direct that, in light of the ongoing planning studies and appeals in North York, that the Executive Director, Transit Expansion seek written confirmation from Metrolinx regarding the status of Cummer Station to advise the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning no later than January 31, 2021.
NY20.34adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 1097-2020 to 1106-2020. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1107-2020.