North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 25 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.
NY21.1amended
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 13, 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. Elected Councillor James Pasternak as Chair of the North York Community Council for a term of office starting January 13, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
NY21.2amended
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 13, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022. All Members, including the incumbent, are eligible for election.
North York Community Council: 1. Elected Councillor Shelley Carroll as Vice Chair of the North York Community Council for a term of office starting January 13, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
NY21.3adopted
On December 20, 2019, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted for 717, 719, 723 and 733 Mount Pleasant Road which proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law Nos. 438-86 and 569-2013 to permit a 27-storey (86 metre) high residential building with retail at grade with a 5-storey base building measuring 18 metres in height. The proposed density (floor space index) of the building is 6.68 times the area of the lot. On July 30, 2020, the applicant (Rockport MPE Inc.) appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference (CMC) was held on November 5, 2020. A further CMC is scheduled for March 3, 2021. As part of the approval of Midtown in Focus and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan (the "Secondary Plan") in July 2018, City Planning was directed by Council to initiate a zoning review for Midtown's 22 Character Areas to implement the directions of the Secondary Plan (the "Midtown Zoning Review"). The intent of the zoning review is to establish specific heights in the Zoning By-law as set out in Policy 5.4.3 of the Secondary Plan. It will also provide clarity on the location, scale and form of appropriate development within each Character Area and implement other policy directions within the approved Secondary Plan. The outcome of the Midtown Zoning Review would guide the review of this application and future redevelopment of other sites within the block. Phase 1 of the Zoning Review is underway and it is anticipated that there will be a community consultation meeting held in early 2021. As part of City Council's adoption of the Preliminary Report for this application, City Planning Staff were directed to evaluate this application as part of the Council-directed Midtown Zoning Review. While the proposed building is within the height range of 20 to 35 storeys as identified by Policy 5.4.3(p) of the Secondary Plan, it has not yet been determined how the height range will be applied through the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment. This report reviews and recommends that the City Solicitor together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff be directed to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application, in its current form, at the LPAT. The proposed development is not providing appropriate transition to the Neighbourhoods to the east, the lower-scale Mount Pleasant South Character Area to the south and does not respect the existing area context. Amongst other matters, the proposed tower does not minimize shadowing on the Neighbourhoods designated lands to the east of the site; lacks sufficient non-residential gross floor area; is not meeting the intent of the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines; is not providing an adequate amount of large units per the Growing Up guidelines; is not providing an adequate amount of vehicular parking; and is not providing a public laneway at the rear of the site. In addition, the application does not have a satisfactory Functional Servicing Report to address servicing issues. This report also recommends that despite the applicant's appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the LPAT, City Planning staff continue to work with the applicant's team on revisions to the application to bring forward a proposal, within the context of the ongoing Midtown Zoning Review that represents a supportable development of the site. 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). Additionally, it does not conform to the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 717, 719, 723 and 733 Mount Pleasant Road in its current form for reasons set out in the report (December 14, 2020), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues outlined in the report (December 14, 2020) and within the context of the ongoing Midtown Zoning Review, consistent with Official Plan Amendment No. 405, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; b. the owner has entered into and registered a Section 37 Agreement with the City incorporating language securing the above all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, and the City Solicitor; and c. the owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated February 24, 2020, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and any additional comments arising from the technical review of the November 6, 2020 resubmission to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate City Staff. 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 (LPAT) to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 717, 719, 723 and 733 Mount Pleasant Road in its current form for reasons set out in the report (December 14, 2020), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues outlined in the report (December 14, 2020) and within the context of the ongoing Midtown Zoning Review, consistent with Official Plan Amendment No. 405, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal withhold its Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; b. the owner has entered into and registered a Section 37 Agreement with the City incorporating language securing the above all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, and the City Solicitor; and c. the owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated February 24, 2020, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and any additional comments arising from the technical review of the November 6, 2020 resubmission to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate City Staff. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the foregoing.
NY21.4adopted
These revised applications propose to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (the "applications") to permit a six-storey residential apartment building at 40, 42, 44, 46, and 48 Hendon Avenue. The applicant has appealed both applications to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. A case management conference was held by the LPAT on November 2, 2020 in which parties to the appeal were identified and the history of the applications were provided. A second case management conference is scheduled to commence on March 2, 2021. On September 18, 2020, the applicant submitted a revised proposal which is the subject of this report. The revised six-storey building would have a height of 19.65 metres (plus 1.35 metres for the mechanical penthouse) and a gross floor area of 5,931 square metres, as calculated under the North York Centre Secondary Plan's definition of gross floor area ("GFA"). The proposed GFA would result in a floor space index (a "FSI") of 2.56 times the area of the lot. A total of 71 residential units are proposed, consisting of four two-storey townhouse units and 67 apartment units. A total of 44 parking spaces are proposed within an underground parking garage. The revisions made by the applicant are discussed in this report, however, the revisions have resulted in a taller and denser building than previously submitted that is not supportable for the reasons outlined in this report. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate City staff, attend the LPAT hearing in opposition of the applications. In the opinion of Planning staff, the proposal does not conform to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), and does not conform to the Official Plan or the North York Centre Secondary Plan. Staff are recommending that discussions continue with the applicant to resolve the issues identified 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 hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 Hendon Avenue in its current form for reasons set out in the report (December 14, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, as amended. 2. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendment applications, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the application(s) until such time as: a. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the form and content of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are satisfactory to the City; b. the City Solicitor confirms the satisfactory execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the Section 37 matters; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has provided a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and a Hydrogeological Report, acceptable to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Report to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the application, City Council direct the City Solicitor to advise the Tribunal that the Zoning By-laws should not be approved without the provision of such services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be considered appropriate by the Chief Planner in consultation with the applicant and the Ward Councillor. 4. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the application, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF&R). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF&R), and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to address the issues outlined in the report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, and to report back to City Council on the outcome, including proposed Section 37 contributions relating to any revised proposal, as appropriate.
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 hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 Hendon Avenue in its current form for reasons set out in the report (December 14, 2020) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, as amended. 2. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendment applications, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the application(s) until such time as: a. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the form and content of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are satisfactory to the City; b. the City Solicitor confirms the satisfactory execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the Section 37 matters; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has provided a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and a Hydrogeological Report, acceptable to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Report to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the application, City Council direct the City Solicitor to advise the Tribunal that the Zoning By-laws should not be approved without the provision of such services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be considered appropriate by the Chief Planner in consultation with the applicant and the Ward Councillor. 4. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the application, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF&R). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF&R), and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to address the issues outlined in the report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, and to report back to City Council on the outcome, including proposed Section 37 contributions relating to any revised proposal, as appropriate.
NY21.5adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications for 109 Erskine Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the applications, which have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting on the applications for 109 Erskine 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 on the applications for 109 Erskine 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.
NY21.6adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment - 175 Wynford Drive
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 175 Wynford Drive. 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 175 Wynford Drive together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 175 Wynford Drive together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY21.7adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 105 Sheppard Avenue East, 24 and 26 Leona Drive. The proposal is to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an 8-storey mid-rise residential building that contains 64 units with a total gross floor area of 4,374 square metres (floor space index of 3.0). The subject land is an assembly of three lots currently designated Mixed Use Areas. The existing professional office building and detached dwellings will be demolished to accommodate this development. 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 105 Sheppard Avenue East, 24 and 26 Leona Drive together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Staff review the application concurrently with the Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan update.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 105 Sheppard Avenue East, 24 and 26 Leona Drive together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Staff review the application concurrently with the Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan update.
NY21.8adopted
Removal of Taxicab Stand - Dufferin Street, North of Sheppard Avenue West
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 temporary taxicab stand for two taxis on the west side of Dufferin Street, from a point 13 metres north of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 18 metres further north be removed. The construction at the Sheppard West Station is complete and the taxi stand has been reinstated at its original location within the Passenger Pick Up/Drop off area.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the designated taxicab stand regulation in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 13 metres north of Sheppard Avenue West and a point 18 metres further north. 2. Prohibited parking from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Sheppard Avenue West and a point 31 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the designated taxicab stand regulation in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 13 metres north of Sheppard Avenue West and a point 18 metres further north. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Sheppard Avenue West and a point 31 metres north.
NY21.9adopted
Payment-In-Lieu of Parking - 2586 Yonge Street
This report seeks City Council's approval to exempt the owner of 2586 Yonge Street from the non-residential parking space requirement specified in City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013. The site was the subject of Minor Variance Application No. A0342/20NY, which proposed the conversion of the below grade and ground floor areas of the existing building from a retail use to a veterinary hospital use. In accordance with the above-noted By-law, a minimum of 4 parking spaces would be required for the site given the proposed conversion. The applicant is unable to accommodate 2 of the 4 required parking spaces on-site and has requested a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking to the City, which amounts to $10,000. The parking exemption associated with the Payment-In-Lieu of Parking application is considered appropriate given that the associated parking space shortfall will not have a significant impact on parking conditions in the immediate area. Section 40 of the Planning Act grants City Council the authority to approve payment-in-lieu of parking. This application has been made pursuant to the City's Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Policy, as adopted in July, 2004. City Council approval is required as this matter has not been delegated.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 2586 Yonge Street from the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 parking requirement of two spaces for the proposed veterinary hospital use on the site, subject to a $10,000 payment-in-lieu of parking, provided the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 2586 Yonge Street from the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 parking requirement of two spaces for the proposed veterinary hospital use on the site, subject to a $10,000 payment-in-lieu of parking, provided the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
NY21.10adopted
Traffic Calming - Rosewell Avenue
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 the installation of speed humps on Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue; and b. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated November 2020, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Rosewell Avenue" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue; and b. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated November 2020, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Rosewell Avenue" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
NY21.11adopted
Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Locations (Delegated)
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 amendments and removals of previously-approved car-share vehicle parking areas (CVPA) at various locations in the North York Community Council area.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing car-share vehicle parking area for two AutoShare vehicles on the east side of Duplex Avenue, between a point 9 metres north of Finch Avenue West and a point 11 metres further north. 2. Amended the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Duplex Avenue, between a point 9 meters north of Finch Avenue West and a point 11 metres further north (car-share vehicles excepted), to be in effect at all times on the east side of Duplex Avenue, between a point 9 metres north of Finch Avenue West and a point 11 metres further north. 3. Rescinded the existing car-share vehicle parking area for two Car2Go vehicles on the south side of Milepost Place, between a point 9 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 11 metres further west. 4. Amended the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times on the south side of Milepost Place, between a point 9 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 22 metres further west (car-share vehicles excepted), to be in effect at all times between a point 20 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 11 metres further west (car-share vehicles excepted). 5. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Milepost Place, between a point 9 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 11 metres further west. 6. Amended the existing car-share vehicle parking area for up to two AutoShare vehicles on the north side of Harlandale Avenue, between a point 14 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 11 metres further east, to be in effect for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles. 7. Amended the existing car-share vehicle parking area for up to two AutoShare vehicles on the north side of Tolman Street, between a point 26 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 11 metres further west, to be in effect for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing car-share vehicle parking area for two AutoShare vehicles on the east side of Duplex Avenue, between a point 9 metres north of Finch Avenue West and a point 11 metres further north. 2. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Duplex Avenue, between a point 9 meters north of Finch Avenue West and a point 11 metres further north (car-share vehicles excepted), to be in effect at all times on the east side of Duplex Avenue, between a point 9 metres north of Finch Avenue West and a point 11 metres further north. 3. North York Community Council rescind the existing car-share vehicle parking area for two Car2Go vehicles on the south side of Milepost Place, between a point 9 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 11 metres further west. 4. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times on the south side of Milepost Place, between a point 9 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 22 metres further west (car-share vehicles excepted), to be in effect at all times between a point 20 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 11 metres further west (car-share vehicles excepted). 5. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Milepost Place, between a point 9 metres west of Thorncliffe Park Drive and a point 11 metres further west. 6. North York Community Council amend the existing car-share vehicle parking area for up to two AutoShare vehicles on the north side of Harlandale Avenue, between a point 14 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 11 metres further east, to be in effect for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles. 7. North York Community Council amend the existing car-share vehicle parking area for up to two AutoShare vehicles on the north side of Tolman Street, between a point 26 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 11 metres further west, to be in effect for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles.
NY21.12adopted
U-Turn Prohibition - Freshmeadow 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 requesting approval to prohibit eastbound and westbound U-turns at all times on Freshmeadow Drive, between Townsend Road and the east leg of Song Meadoway (private road). Arbor Glen Public School is located on the south side of this section of Freshmeadow Drive. The proposed prohibition will enhance safety for students of Arbor Glen Public School and improve traffic flow on Freshmeadow Drive.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited eastbound and westbound U-turns at all times on Freshmeadow Drive, between Townsend Road and a point 195 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit eastbound and westbound U-turns at all times on Freshmeadow Drive, between Townsend Road and a point 195 metres east.
NY21.13adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to allow bicycles to proceed during the times that the westbound through restriction is in place at the intersection of Yonge Street and Avondale Avenue/Florence Avenue. The implementation of bicycles excepted at the existing westbound through restriction on Yonge Street and Avondale Avenue/Florence Avenue will permit westbound through movement for bicycles. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing by-law. Recommendation 3 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt bicycles from the existing right-turn only lane designation on Avondale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metres east. 2. City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times from Avondale Avenue, east of Yonge Street, to Florence Avenue, west of Yonge Street, bicycles excepted. 3. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times from Florence Avenue, west of Yonge Street, to Avondale Avenue, east of Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council exempt bicycles from the existing right-turn only lane designation on Avondale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metres east. 2. City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times from Avondale Avenue, east of Yonge Street, to Florence Avenue, west of Yonge Street, bicycles excepted. 3. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times from Florence Avenue, west of Yonge Street, to Avondale Avenue, east of Yonge Street.
NY21.14adopted
Designation of Fire Route and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 1888 and 1900 Bayview Avenue
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Route: a. 1888 and 1900 Bayview Avenue. 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 address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Route: a. 1888 and 1900 Bayview Avenue. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY21.15adopted
This report recommends that the name "Barbers Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located in a block bounded by Donlea Drive, Laird Drive, Eglinton Avenue East and Sutherland Drive. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ .
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Barbers Lane" for an existing public lane located in a block bounded by Donlea Drive, Laird Drive, Eglinton Avenue East and Sutherland Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Barbers Lane" for an existing public lane located in a block bounded by Donlea Drive, Laird Drive, Eglinton Avenue East and Sutherland Drive.
NY21.16deferred
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 147 Fenn Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny a request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 147 Fenn Avenue. The application indicates the reasons for removal are that the tree is too close to the dwelling, may be impacting the dwelling foundation, and that its roots are heaving the paving stones of the interlocking walkway, causing an accessibility issue. The subject tree is a honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) measuring 64 cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does not support the removal of the tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the March 1, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council to allow staff further time to investigate the matter.
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 147 Fenn Avenue.
NY21.17amended
Re-Opening Item NY11.30: Request for Fence Exemption - 2691 Bayview Avenue
North York Community Council had previously considered this item at its meeting on November 4, 2020 and refused the application for a fence exemption. See also items NY11.30 and NY19.15. This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain a 2.4 meter high concrete and wrought iron fence which is within 2.4 meters of a driveway. The fence does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The fence has been referred to Right of Way Transportation as it is on private and public property. Our colleagues have been in touch with the Property owners and have advised them that an encroachment agreement is needed. They are currently working on compliance with the property owners. The subject property 2691 Bayview Avenue is located in Ward 15, in a residential zone. LOCATION ORIENTATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* Front Yard North East side of the property The fence erected within 2.4 meters of a driveway is not open-fence construction. Fence in front yard above permitted height of 1.2 metres Section 447-2C.(1) Any fence within 2.4 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway Section 447-1. 2B.(1) Fence in a front yard; permitted height 1.2 within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway (public highway does not include a public lane)
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application for an exemption submitted by the property owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain front yard concrete and wrought iron fence on the north east side of the property, which is within 2.4 metres of a driveway and is also above the permitted height of 1.2 metres, which does not comply with the provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. 2. Directed that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application for an exemption submitted by the property owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain front yard concrete and wrought iron fence on the north east side of the property, which is within 2.4 metres of a driveway and is also above the permitted height of 1.2 metres, which does not comply with the provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Direct that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the exemption to permit the property owners of 2691 Bayview Avenue to maintain the concrete and wrought iron fencing in the front yard of the property which is within 2.4 metres of a driveway and is also above the permitted height of 1.2 metres, the fence must be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY21.18amended
Residential Demolition Application - 6 Greenbriar Road
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 6 Greenbriar Road 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. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 6 Greenbriar Road 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 6 Greenbriar Road 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.
NY21.19amended
Residential Demolition Application - 8 Greenbriar Road
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 8 Greenbriar Road 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. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 8 Greenbriar Road 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 8 Greenbriar Road 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.
NY21.20amended
Residential Demolition Application - 10 Greenbriar Road
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 10 Greenbriar Road 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. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 10 Greenbriar Road 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 10 Greenbriar Road 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.
NY21.21amended
Residential Demolition Application - 12 Greenbriar Road
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 12 Greenbriar Road 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. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 12 Greenbriar Road 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 12 Greenbriar Road 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.
NY21.22amended
Residential Demolition Application - 625 Sheppard Avenue East
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 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 625 Sheppard Avenue East 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. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 625 Sheppard Avenue East 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 625 Sheppard Avenue East 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.
NY21.23amended
Residential Demolition Application - 627 Sheppard Avenue East
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 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 627 Sheppard Avenue East 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. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 627 Sheppard Avenue East 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 627 Sheppard Avenue East 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.
NY21.24adopted
Clancy Drive - Parking Prohibition
The purpose of this motion is to direct staff to implement parking prohibition for a portion on the south and west sides of Clancy Drive. The proposed prohibition will address the sightline safety issue with minimal impact on available on-street parking spaces.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the south and west sides of Clancy Drive, between a point 255 metres east of Silas Hill Drive and a point 37 metres further south east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south and west sides of Clancy Drive, between a point 255 metres east of Silas Hill Drive and a point 37 metres further south east.
NY21.25adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 17-2021 to 21-2021. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a confirmatory bill as By-law 22-2021.