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.
NY20.1adopted
Final Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 3401 Dufferin Street and 1 Yorkdale Road
This application proposes to amend the parking provisions in the site-specific by-law at 3401 Dufferin Street and 1 Yorkdale Road. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law's parking requirements. Parking requirements for the site are currently based on a site-specific zoning by-law which is outdated and based on a specific gross leasable floor area (GLFA) which includes below grade storage, an area which does not generate any parking demand. The revised parking rates are intended to reflect a contemporary approach to parking in a way that is flexible to ensure future needs of retail tenants can be met.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 3401 Dufferin Street and 1 Yorkdale Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 3 to this report (November 13, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 3401 Dufferin Street and 1 Yorkdale Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 3 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY20.2adopted
In 2011 the owner of Newtonbrook Plaza (5799 to 5915 Yonge Street) made Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit the redevelopment of the site to a mixed-use project. The owner appealed Council's failure to make a decision to the Ontario Municipal Board, now the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The City and the owner settled the appeals at the City Council meeting of July 7, 2015. One of the terms of the settlement was that the owner would construct a community recreation facility, including a daycare, having an area of 3,232 square metres. Since the settlement, it has been determined that the size of the community recreation facility is not large enough to make optimal use of the City's programs and functions. City staff have had some discussion with the owner and they are amenable to entertaining an expansion of the community recreation facility subject to further increases in height and density and other permissions from the City. On October 7, 2020, North York Community Council authorized staff to enter into discussions with the owner to explore the possibility of increasing the size of the proposed community recreation facility and to report back to North York Community Council no later than December 3, 2020 with possible mechanisms of implementation. This report outlines the details of the expansion of the community recreation facility in exchange for certain permissions in height and density and attaches the proposed City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to implement these changes as well as a financial analysis of proposed costs to the City. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and also conforms to the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the City-initiated application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to expand the community recreation facility and to increase the height and density of approved mixed-use buildings in Phase 2/Block 2. The expanded community recreation facility will result in an improvement to the community services for the North York City Centre, will help it develop as a complete community and it represents good planning. The increased height and density in Phase 2/Block 2 respects the existing and planned built form context in the surrounding area and meets the objective of the built form and urban design policies of the Official Plan and the North York Centre Secondary Plan.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan Number 208, for the lands at 5799 to 5915 Yonge Street, 45 and 53 Cummer Avenue, and 46 and 47 Averill Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 3 to this report (November 13, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 7625, as amended, for the lands at 5799 to 5915 Yonge Street, 45 and 53 Cummer Avenue, and 46 and 47 Averill Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 to this report (November 13, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits: a. the Owner provide for an expanded Community Recreation Facility of a minimum of 5190 square metres, finished, including a daycare of 900 square metres, and an abutting 300 square metres of outdoor play space, and subject to the following: i. design and construction shall conform with City regulations, guidelines and design criteria; ii. all materials, products, finishes, devices, signs, appliances and systems shall be designed with regard for the demands of an intensively used public building operated and maintained by the City; iii. 11 parking spaces shall be provided to the City at no cost; iv. prior to condominium registration containing the second tower of Phase 2/Block 2, the Owner will convey the Community Recreation Facility, as freehold strata title, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and v. the City and the Owner will enter into such reciprocal and cost agreements and provide such easements as are commercially reasonable and typical of a multiple-use, stratified, multiple-owner, integrated development block. b. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, a Construction Management Agreement with the Owner for the construction of the Community Recreation Facility, on terms and conditions deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects; c. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, any other ancillary agreements necessary to complete construction of the Community Recreation Facility, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; d. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to transfer up to $3.9 million from Parks, Forestry and Recreation, subject to entering into a Construction Project Agreement with the Owner, to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the development of the Community Recreation Facility; and e. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: i. Parks, Forestry and Recreation requirements around design, construction and specifications for the build out of the Community Recreation Facility, as described in Recommendations 4(a)(ii) and (iii), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan Number 208, for the lands at 5799 to 5915 Yonge Street, 45 and 53 Cummer Avenue, and 46 and 47 Averill Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 3 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 7625, as amended, for the lands at 5799 to 5915 Yonge Street, 45 and 53 Cummer Avenue, and 46 and 47 Averill Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into an amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits: a. the Owner provide for an expanded Community Recreation Facility of a minimum of 5190 square metres, finished, including a daycare of 900 square metres, and an abutting 300 square metres of outdoor play space, and subject to the following: i. design and construction shall conform with City regulations, guidelines and design criteria; ii. all materials, products, finishes, devices, signs, appliances and systems shall be designed with regard for the demands of an intensively used public building operated and maintained by the City; iii. 11 parking spaces shall be provided to the City at no cost; iv. prior to condominium registration containing the second tower of Phase 2/Block 2, the Owner will convey the Community Recreation Facility, as freehold strata title, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and v. the City and the Owner will enter into such reciprocal and cost agreements and provide such easements as are commercially reasonable and typical of a multiple-use, stratified, multiple-owner, integrated development block. b. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, a Construction Management Agreement with the Owner for the construction of the Community Recreation Facility, on terms and conditions deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects. c. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, any other ancillary agreements necessary to complete construction of the Community Recreation Facility, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. d. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to transfer up to $3.9 million from Parks, Forestry and Recreation, subject to entering into a Construction Project Agreement with the Owner, to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the development of the Community Recreation Facility. e. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: i. Parks, Forestry and Recreation requirements around design, construction and specifications for the build out of the Community Recreation Facility, as described in Recommendations 4(a)(ii) and (iii), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
NY20.3adopted
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 4 storey, 43-unit residential condominium building with 89 parking spaces on two and a half levels of a below-grade parking structure at 41 Chatsworth Drive. The 8,667 square metre building would have a height of 17.56 metres (exclusive of the mechanical penthouse) along Chatsworth Drive and a gross density of 1.96 times the lot area. The applicant has appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The appeal was made citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on October 6, 2020. A further Case Management Conference is scheduled for January 12, 2021. A Hearing date has not been scheduled. In its current form, the proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the City of Toronto Official Plan and the Townhouse and Low-Rise Apartment Guidelines. This report reviews and recommends that the City Solicitor together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff be directed to oppose the application in its current form at the LPAT. This report also recommends that despite the applicant's appeal of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the LPAT, City Planning staff continue to work with the applicant to address the issues raised in this report.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in their current form for reasons as set out in this report (November 16, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, for 41 Chatsworth Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant and to seek revisions to the applications in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in this report (November 16, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. In the event the LPAT allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the LPAT to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the subject lands until such time as: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has received confirmation from the City Solicitor that: i. the Owner has at his sole expense provided a revised Functional Servicing Plan and Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Assessment Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report, and a Functional Road Plan and Pavement Marking and Signage Plan, all to be satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. the Owner has submitted revised architectural plans and an updated shadow study reflecting the proposal, such plans and shadow study to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iii. the Owner has provided specific transportation demand management measures to meet the Toronto Green Standard v3 requirements AQ1.1, to reduce single occupancy auto vehicle trips generated by the proposed development by 15%; iv. the Owner has provided a revised Arborist Report which accurately details the proposed effect of the project on the City owned trees and accurately details present conditions and size of the subject trees, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; v. the Owner has provided a revised Landscaping Plan showing soil volumes, species and planting details for the proposed trees to be planted on the City owned right of way to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; vi. the Owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template; vii. the Owner has addressed the requirements of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as per their memo dated March 7, 2018; and viii. all other required plans and reports have been submitted and accepted by relevant City Divisions and external agencies to enable the City to complete the review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in their current form for reasons as set out in this report (November 16, 2020) for 41 Chatsworth Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant and to seek revisions to the applications in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in this report (November 16, 2020). 3. In the event the LPAT allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the LPAT to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the subject lands until such time as: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has received confirmation from the City Solicitor that: i. the Owner has at his sole expense provided a revised Functional Servicing Plan and Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Assessment Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report, and a Functional Road Plan and Pavement Marking and Signage Plan, all to be satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. the Owner has submitted revised architectural plans and an updated shadow study reflecting the proposal, such plans and shadow study to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iii. the Owner has provided specific transportation demand management measures to meet the Toronto Green Standard v3 requirements AQ1.1, to reduce single occupancy auto vehicle trips generated by the proposed development by 15%; iv. the Owner has provided a revised Arborist Report which accurately details the proposed effect of the project on the City owned trees and accurately details present conditions and size of the subject trees, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; v. the Owner has provided a revised Landscaping Plan showing soil volumes, species and planting details for the proposed trees to be planted on the City owned right of way to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; vi. the Owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template; vii. the Owner has addressed the requirements of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as per their memo dated March 7, 2018; and viii. all other required plans and reports have been submitted and accepted by relevant City Divisions and external agencies to enable the City to complete the review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.
NY20.4adopted
Request for Direction Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 16 Kirtling Place
On November 1, 2019, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted to the City of Toronto for 16 Kirtling Place (the "Site"), which proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and North York Zoning By-law 7625 to permit one block of townhouses having seven units, fronting York Mills Road (the "Zoning By-law Amendment Application"). On March 3, 2020, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A pre-hearing conference has not yet been scheduled. This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff be directed to oppose the application, in its current form, at the LPAT. This report also recommends that despite the applicant's appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the LPAT, City Planning staff continue to work with the applicant to resolve the issues detailed in this report.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 16 Kirtling Place in its current form. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues outlined in this report (November 16, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. The final form and content of the draft zoning by-law amendments are satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. The owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated December 24, 2019, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the foregoing.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 16 Kirtling Place in its current form. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues outlined in this report. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. The final form and content of the draft zoning by-law amendments are satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. The owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated December 24, 2019, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the foregoing.
NY20.5adopted
Status Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 5995 to 5997 Yonge Street
The Preliminary Report to North York Community Council for the rezoning application at 5995 to 5997 Yonge Street recommended that staff hold a community consultation meeting together with the local Ward Councillor. However, Community Council referred the report back to staff in order to give the applicant an opportunity to revise the application to address areas of concern such as height and density. Staff were directed to report back on the outcome of those discussions, which is the purpose of this report. 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 5995 to 5997 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 a community consultation meeting for the application located at 5995 to 5997 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.
NY20.6adopted
Final Report - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - 15 Mallow Road
This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for a portion of the lands municipally known as 15 Mallow Road to facilitate the construction of 33 three-storey freehold townhouses with integral garages. An application for Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium (20 168572 NNY 16 CD) has also been submitted for approval in conjunction with this application. The common element condominium application is currently under review by the Chief Planner pursuant to the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, which proposes to establish two private vehicular laneways and a pedestrian sidewalk. The requested Part Lot Control Exemption is required to permit the creation of the 33 conveyable townhouse lots currently under construction, which will become the Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) to the Common Element Condominium. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms to the Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands. This reports reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. Furthermore, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Lands Titles Act against the subject lands, as descried in "Schedule A" in Attachment 5 of this report. This is to ensure the owner agrees to not convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 15 Mallow Road, as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to this report (November 12, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to: a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law; and b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule "A" in Attachment 5 to this report (November 12, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 15 Mallow Road, as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to this report, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to: a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law; and b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule "A" in Attachment 5 to this report, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
NY20.7adopted
4 and 6 Tippett Road - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of 4 and 6 Tippett Road Public Art Plan. The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art on a publicly-accessible area of the development site. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: project team; project overview; public art background; public art opportunities; public art process; public art budget; and project schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City Planning's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve 4 and 6 Tippett Road Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated November 9, 2020 from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 4 and 6 Tippett Road Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated November 9, 2020 from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.
NY20.8adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 824 Sheppard Avenue West and 177, 179, 181 Cocksfield Avenue. A 14-storey mixed use building is proposed on the site of two existing mixed use buildings and one detached residential dwelling. The existing buildings would be demolished. 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 824 Sheppard Avenue West and 177, 179, 181 Cocksfield 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 824 Sheppard Avenue West and 177, 179, 181 Cocksfield 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.
NY20.9adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the applications located at 1755 Steeles Avenue West. The rezoning application proposes a private wastewater treatment facility on the site aimed at reducing water consumption and sanitary discharge. The lifting of the hold application proposes to remove the holding provision with respect to the infrastructure required to service the site. Staff are currently reviewing the applications. They have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 1755 Steeles Avenue West 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 applications located at 1755 Steeles Avenue West 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.
NY20.10amended
An application to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law Nos. 438-86 and 569-2013 has been received for the lands at 405 and 415 Mount Pleasant Road, 323, 323R and 325 Balliol Street. The application proposes a 9-storey, 32.68 metre high (36.54 metres to the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, which will be primarily used for seniors' care and living. The proposal consists of 8,822 square metres of gross floor area, including 325 square metres of ground floor retail/community use space, 372 square metres of office space, 68 memory care suites and 18 assisted living units. Proposed at the rear of the 9-storey mixed-use building on the 323R Balliol Street portion are three, 3-storey, 9 metre high residential townhouses. The proposed density (floor space index) is 3.85 times the area of the lot. In addition, a request has been received for permission to amend the City's Yonge- Eglinton Secondary Plan. The current Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan was approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as Official Plan Amendment 405 ("OPA 405") on June 5, 2019. The related rezoning application was submitted on August 25, 2020 after OPA 405 came into force and effect, and it is subject to the policies of the current Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. The subject site is located at the southeast corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Balliol Street and is a consolidation of five properties. The site is subject to two land-use designations: Mixed Use Areas "C" fronting Mount Pleasant Road and Neighbourhoods fronting Balliol Street. To facilitate the proposed redevelopment, an Official Plan Amendment to the Yonge- Eglinton Secondary Plan is required to permit vehicular access and landscaped open space accessory to the proposed seniors' care facility within the Neighbourhoods designated portion of the site. Subsection 22(2.1.1) of the Planning Act states that: "No person or public body shall request an amendment to a secondary plan before the second anniversary of the first day any part of the secondary plan comes into effect". The applicant's request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan has been submitted prior to the second anniversary of the Minister's decision approving OPA 405, and as a result is not permitted pursuant to the Planning Act. However, subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act does permit a request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan before the expiration of the two year period if City Council declares by resolution that the request is permitted. Therefore, the recommendations of this Preliminary Report will provide City Council the opportunity to consider the applicant's request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan and make a resolution pursuant to subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act to either permit or not permit that application prior to the expiration of the two year period. This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 405 and 415 Mount Pleasant Road, 323, 323R and 325 Balliol Street. This report also recommends that City Council consider the applicant's request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan prior to the second anniversary of the Minister's approval of OPA 405, and decide by resolution pursuant to subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act to permit or not permit that request. In the event that City Council issues a resolution to permit the request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan, Staff will then schedule a community consultation meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct Staff to: a. schedule a community consultation meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment Application located at 405 and 415 Mount Pleasant Road, 323, 323R and 325 Balliol Street together with the Ward Councillor; and b. notice for the community consultation meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment Application 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. 2. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act, not permit the applicant's request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan prior to the second anniversary of the first day any part of the plan came into effect and City Council further direct Staff to return all related application fees submitted by the applicant in relation to their request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct Staff to: a. schedule a community consultation meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment Application located at 405 and 415 Mount Pleasant Road, 323, 323R and 325 Balliol Street together with the Ward Councillor; and b. notice for the community consultation meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment Application 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. 2. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act, permit the applicant's request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan prior to the second anniversary of the first day any part of the secondary plan came into effect and City Council further direct Staff to schedule and provide notice for a community consultation meeting regarding the request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan in conjunction with the community consultation meeting for the associated Zoning By-law Amendment Application. OR 3. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act, not permit the applicant's request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan prior to the second anniversary of the first day any part of the plan came into effect and City Council further direct Staff to return all related application fees submitted by the applicant in relation to their request to amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.
NY20.11adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 25 Leith Hill Road. The application proposes to infill the southern portion of the site at 25 Leith Hill Road with a 31-storey residential building. The new 31-storey residential building is proposed to contain 294 dwelling units and have a gross floor area of 22,818 square metres. The application proposes to maintain the existing 15-storey rental building on the site. The floor space index proposed for the entire site is 3.9 times the lot area. 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 25 Leith Hill Road 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 25 Leith Hill Road 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.
NY20.12adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 630 to 686 Finch Avenue East
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 630 to 686 Finch Avenue East. The proposal is to redevelop the existing 2-storey commercial building and one-storey automobile repair garage as one site to permit a 12-storey, mixed-use building with a height of 43.25 metres. The proposed development would have 206 residential units, 897 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, and 311 vehicular parking spaces. 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 630 to 686 Finch Avenue East 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 630 to 686 Finch Avenue East 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.
NY20.13amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court to permit a fourteen storey residential building with 136 residential units and a Floor Space Index of 4.6 on the existing vacant site. 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 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court 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. 3. The Director, Community Planning, North York District, be requested to require that on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act be conveyed to the City in the event that the proposal, in some form, is approved.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court 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.
NY20.14adopted
Parking Amendments - Stilecroft Drive
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 the existing short-term parking and no parking anytime areas on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, east of Sentinel Road be amended. The amendments to the existing parking regulations on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, east of Sentinel Road, will provide additional short-term parking for 24 to 25 vehicles and address the school's concerns regarding the safety of students during drop-off and pick-up operations. As a result of these amendments, the school bus loading zone (SBLZ) will be shortened by 17 metres but will remain adequate to meet the requirements of the Stilecroft Public School buses.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 17 metres further east, and from a point 164 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 132 metres further east. 2. Prohibited parking from 4:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and at all times Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 17 metres further east, and from a point 164 metres east of Sentinel Road to a point 132 metres further east. 3. Rescinded the existing school bus loading zone in operation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the north side of Stilecroft Drive from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 44 metres further east. 4. Designated a school bus loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 94 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 27 metres further east. 5. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to Sharpecroft Boulevard. 6. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 94 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 70 metres further east and from a point 296 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to Sharpecroft Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 17 metres further east, and from a point 164 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 132 metres further east. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 4:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and at all times Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 17 metres further east, and from a point 164 metres east of Sentinel Road to a point 132 metres further east. 3. North York Community Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone in operation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the north side of Stilecroft Drive from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 44 metres further east. 4. North York Community Council designate a school bus loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 94 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 27 metres further east. 5. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 77 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to Sharpecroft Boulevard. 6. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Stilecroft Drive, from a point 94 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to a point 70 metres further east and from a point 296 metres east of Sentinel Road (north intersection) to Sharpecroft Boulevard.
NY20.15amended
Turn Prohibitions - Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Avenue Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends the prohibition of eastbound and westbound left turn and through-traffic movements at all times at the intersection of Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue. These prohibitions are intended to reduce the likelihood of collisions at the intersection. Transportation Services completed a safety review of the intersection of Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue that revealed a pattern of angle collisions. The majority of these collisions involved eastbound and westbound through or left-turning motorists crossing Avenue Road during the off-peak periods. These movements are already prohibited during the peak periods. While traffic control signals are warranted based on the collision history at the intersection, the proposed prohibitions are recommended as a less restrictive measure to address these collisions. Also, the installation of signals would result in increased traffic on Glencairn Avenue, which may be concerning to Glencairn Avenue residents.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the eastbound and westbound left-turn prohibitions in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times. 2. City Council amend the eastbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times. 3. City Council amend the westbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council amend the eastbound and westbound left-turn prohibitions in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times. 2. City Council amend the eastbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times. 3. City Council amend the westbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
NY20.16adopted
Parking Amendments - Hilltop Road
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 parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Hilltop Road, between Wembley Road and Old Forest Hill Road. The proposed parking prohibition will replace the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation on this section of Hilltop Road during this time period. This change was requested by residents to improve sight lines when exiting their driveways. Parked vehicles on the west side of the street combined with the slope of the roadway obstruct visibility of southbound traffic on Hilltop Road. The proposed parking prohibition will result in a clear sight line for vehicles exiting driveways on the west side of Hilltop Road. It will also be consistent with the parking regulations on Hilltop Road, north of Old Forest Hill Road. It will result in the loss of six on-street parking spaces between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the west side of Hilltop Road, between Wembley Road and Old Forest Hill Road, to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday. 2. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Hilltop Road, between Wembley Road and Old Forest Hill Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the west side of Hilltop Road, between Wembley Road and Old Forest Hill Road, to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Hilltop Road, between Wembley Road and Old Forest Hill Road.
NY20.17adopted
Parking Amendments - Belsize Drive
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 the one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Belsize Drive, between Harwood Road and Forman Avenue, be rescinded. This will result in the statutory unsigned three-hour maximum parking regulation being in effect at all times, as requested by residents.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Belsize Drive (south roadway), between Harwood Road and Forman Avenue. 2. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Belsize Drive (north roadway), between Harwood Road and Forman Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Belsize Drive (south roadway), between Harwood Road and Forman Avenue. 2. North York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Belsize Drive (north roadway), between Harwood Road and Forman Avenue.
NY20.18adopted
Traffic and Parking Regulations - Burkebrook Place
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 stop control be authorized on Burkebrook Place at Kilgour Road and that parking be prohibited at all times on both sides of Burkebrook Place. During the course of a traffic investigation, it was revealed that traffic signs are posted on Burkebrook Place without supporting regulations. Recommendations 1 and 2 of this report will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized compulsory stop control on Burkebrook Place at Kilgour Road. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on both sides of Burkebrook Place, between Kilgour Road and the north end of Burkebrook Place.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize compulsory stop control on Burkebrook Place at Kilgour Road. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Burkebrook Place, between Kilgour Road and the north end of Burkebrook Place.
NY20.19adopted
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
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. 85 Laird Drive; and b. 165 Yorkland Boulevard. 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. 85 Laird Drive b. 165 Yorkland Boulevard. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY20.20amended
Residential Demolition Application - 2710 Bayview 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 2710 Bayview Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 2710 Bayview 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 2710 Bayview 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.
NY20.21amended
Residential Demolition Application - 2716 Bayview 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 2716 Bayview Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 2716 Bayview 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 2716 Bayview 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.
NY20.22amended
Residential Demolition Application - 2720 Bayview 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 2720 Bayview Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 2720 Bayview 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 2720 Bayview 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.
NY20.23amended
Residential Demolition Application - 2722 Bayview 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 2722 Bayview Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 2722 Bayview 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 2722 Bayview 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.
NY20.24adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 633 Glengrove Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 633 Glengrove Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is to allow for the property owner to plant and tend a garden for health reasons. The subject tree is a black walnut (Juglans nigra) measuring 82 cm in diameter. The Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 633 Glengrove Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 633 Glengrove Avenue.
NY20.25deferred
Election of Chair for 2021-2022 - North York Community Council
Election of the 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 with one exception: a community council chair cannot also serve as the Speaker of City Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the January 13, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council.
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.