North York Community Council
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NY22.1adopted
This application proposes the redevelopment of an existing commercial parking lot to a 21-storey building on the east portion of the site comprised of 29 residential units and non-residential uses including office, retail, restaurant and a hotel, and a 35-storey, 271-unit residential building located on the west portion of the site at 4050 Yonge Street. A 6-storey base building would connect the two towers. Access to the York Mills TTC subway/GO Transit station would be provided within the east building. The application proposes to incorporate a City-owned piece of land which contains an entrance to the York Mills subway station via an easterly connecting tunnel under Yonge Street as well as northerly tunnel to the office complex known as Yonge Corporate Centre at 4100, 4110 and 4120 Yonge Street. 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 proposal does not conform to the Official Plan. Issues to be resolved, as outlined in this report, include: - Official Plan conformity with regard to fit with the existing and planned context; - A determination of the appropriate height, massing and density of development on this site; - A determination of appropriate built-form setbacks (particularly along Yonge Street but also along Wilson Avenue) and appropriate step-backs on the site; - The incorporation of larger setbacks and accessible open spaces into the development, particularly around the perimeter of the building, both at the intersection of Yonge Street and Wilson Avenue and along the north and west sides of the building where there are existing parks and natural areas and along abutting streets where there are transit stops; - A reduction in the size of the floor plate of both buildings to comply with the Tall Building Design Guidelines; - The inclusion of adequate amenity space, both indoor and outdoor, for residents and the provision of this space in appropriate locations. - A resolution of the design of the proposed vehicular access to Wilson Avenue and the vehicular forecourt area within the building; - Determination of an appropriate parking supply given the site's direct connection to the York Mills subway/GO Transit station; - Determination of an appropriate amount of proposed office use given both the Growth Plan and the City encourage office use at, or in close proximity to, frequent transit service; - Satisfaction of the pet-friendly guidelines; and - The provision of on-site public art. The applicant appealed their Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Approval applications to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) on September 22, 2020 citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for March 12, 2021. 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 Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Approval applications 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) hearing to oppose the applicant's appeal respecting the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (File No. 20 115845 NNY 08 OZ) in their current form for the lands at 4050 Yonge Street for the reasons set out in this report (February 5, 2021) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant and resolve the outstanding issues detailed in the report dated February 5, 2021 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, and report back to City Council on the outcome of the discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (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 appeals for the subject lands until such time as the LPAT has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor; c. the owner has provided a Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, and Groundwater Report satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has designed and provided the City with financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, 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, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and e. the Owner has entered into an agreement(s) with the City requiring the Owner, prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, and at no cost to the City, to design, financially secure, construct and make operational, any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, 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.
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) hearing to oppose the applicant's appeal respecting the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (File No. 20 115845 NNY 08 OZ) in their current form for the lands at 4050 Yonge Street for the reasons set out in this report (February 5, 2021). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant and resolve the outstanding issues detailed in the report dated February 5, 2021 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, and report back to City Council on the outcome of the discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (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 appeals for the subject lands until such time as the LPAT has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor; c. the owner has provided a Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, and Groundwater Report satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has designed and provided the City with financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, 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, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and e. the Owner has entered into an agreement(s) with the City requiring the Owner, prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, and at no cost to the City, to design, financially secure, construct and make operational, any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, 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.
NY22.2amended
On June 3, 2020, applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition were submitted for 241 Redpath Avenue which propose to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law Nos. 438-86 and 569-2013 to permit a 35-storey (122.5 metre) high residential building atop a 7 and 11 storey base building measuring between 26.35 metres and 40.2 metres in height. The proposed density (floor space index) of the building is 15.77 times the area of the lot. The associated application for Rental Housing Demolition seeks approval to demolish the existing 46 rental dwelling units, which would be replaced within the proposed development. On November 6, 2020, the applicant (MOD Developments (Redpath) Limited Partnership) 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. 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. 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 which will result in an area-specific Zoning By-law for the block formed by: Mount Pleasant Road to the east, Broadway Avenue to the south, Redpath Avenue to the west and Erskine Avenue to the north or for the Character Area as a whole. 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 does not achieve appropriate tower setbacks nor stepbacks; does not maintain adequate access to sunlight on the existing and proposed expansion of Redpath Avenue Parkette; lacks sufficient open space and landscaping on site; and proposes a 7 and 11-storey base building height that does not conform to Policy 5.3.34(a) of the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. The proposed tower is not, and cannot, meet the intent of the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines. 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 241 Redpath Avenue in its current form for reasons set out in the report (February 3, 2021) 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 (February 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, 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. City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 20 151708 NNY 15 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath Avenue, and instruct staff, if necessary, to report on the Rental Housing Demolition Application to City Council at such time as an LPAT decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 241 Redpath Avenue. 4. 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 Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor, including securing the replacement rental dwelling units and rents, the tenant relocation and assistance plan and any other rental related matters as required to conform with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; b. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application No. 20 151708 NNY 15 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath Avenue; c. the owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated August 4, 2020, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. The owner has entered into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, for the purpose of securing appropriate community benefits that have been identified as being priorities through the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan, to be based on the value of additional height and/or density beyond what is permitted by the current Zoning By-law, to be registered on title to the lands at 241 Redpath Avenue, including, but not limited to the following: i. the rental housing-related matters identified in Recommendation 4a of the report (February 3, 2021), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District; ii. appropriate community benefits that have been identified as priorities through the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan; and iii. a contribution to the expansion of the City's bike share system in the area, as well as a dedicated, publicly accessible car share vehicle space and services on site. 5. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council request that the following matters also be secured in a Section 37 Agreement for the development as a legal convenience: a. the owner shall provide a 2.1 metre sidewalk along the frontage abutting the site, subject to preservation of existing mature trees where feasible, to be secured through the Site Plan Control review process; b. access to new indoor and outdoor amenities for all on-site residents; c. a construction mitigation strategy and a communication plan to reduce impacts on remaining tenants; d. an updated wind study that includes a wind tunnel analysis and any associated wind mitigation measures; e. an on-site dog relief area with proper disposal facilities for existing and new residents or a dog relief station within the building; f. a detailed landscaping plan showing soil volumes and species for the proposed trees to be planted on the City owned right of way; g. the provision by the Owner at its expense of a revised Noise Impact Study providing additional analysis of the potential impact from noise emitted by the proposed development on itself and on the surrounding area, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning prior to the issuance of the final Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order; h. revisions to the Noise Study as may be required through the peer review process, such peer review process to be paid for by the owner, that identify all mitigation measures to be undertaken for this development to be incorporated into the recommendations in the site design; i. a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development; and j. the construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017 through the adoption of Item PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time. 6. City Council require an off-site parkland dedication in satisfaction of the Applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the location and configuration of the off-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the off-site parkland to be transferred to the City shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 7. 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 above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 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, 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. 8. 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 241 Redpath Avenue in its current form for reasons set out in the report (February 3, 2021) 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 (February 3, 2021) 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. City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 20 151708 NNY 15 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath Avenue, and instruct staff, if necessary, to report on the Rental Housing Demolition Application to City Council at such time as an LPAT decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 241 Redpath Avenue. 4. 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 Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor, including securing the replacement rental dwelling units and rents, the tenant relocation and assistance plan and any other rental related matters as required to conform with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; b. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application No. 20 151708 NNY 15 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath Avenue; c. the owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated August 4, 2020, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. The owner has entered into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for the purpose of securing appropriate community benefits that have been identified as being priorities through the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan, to be based on the value of additional height and/or density beyond what is permitted by the current Zoning By-law, to be registered on title to the lands at 241 Redpath Avenue, including, but not limited to the following: i. the rental housing-related matters identified in Recommendation 4a of the report (February 3, 2021), from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District; ii. appropriate community benefits that have been identified as priorities through the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan; and iii. a contribution to the expansion of the City's bike share system in the area, as well as a dedicated, publicly accessible car share vehicle space and services on site. 5. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council request that the following matters also be secured in a Section 37 Agreement for the development as a legal convenience: a. the owner shall provide a 2.1 metre sidewalk along the frontage abutting the site, subject to preservation of existing mature trees where feasible, to be secured through the Site Plan Control review process; b. access to new indoor and outdoor amenities for all on-site residents; c. a construction mitigation strategy and a communication plan to reduce impacts on remaining tenants; d. an updated wind study that includes a wind tunnel analysis and any associated wind mitigation measures; e. an on-site dog relief area with proper disposal facilities for existing and new residents or a dog relief station within the building; f. a detailed landscaping plan showing soil volumes and species for the proposed trees to be planted on the City owned right of way; g. the provision by the Owner at its expense of a revised Noise Impact Study providing additional analysis of the potential impact from noise emitted by the proposed development on itself and on the surrounding area, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning prior to the issuance of the final Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order; h. revisions to the Noise Study as may be required through the peer review process, such peer review process to be paid for by the owner, that identify all mitigation measures to be undertaken for this development to be incorporated into the recommendations in the site design; i. a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development; and j. the construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017 through the adoption of Item PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time. 6. City Council require an off-site parkland dedication in satisfaction of the Applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the location and configuration of the off-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the off-site parkland to be transferred to the City shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 7. 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 above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 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, 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. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the foregoing.
NY22.3adopted
Request for Direction Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 5995 to 5997 Yonge Street
This application proposes to amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7659 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 5995 to 5997 Yonge Street to permit a forty storey mixed-use building with 443 residential units. The applicant has appealed the application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframe prescribed in the Planning Act. A hearing has been scheduled to begin May 11, 2021. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning and other appropriate staff, attend the LPAT hearing in opposition to the application. It also recommends that staff continue to have discussions with the applicant in an effort to resolve the issues outlined in this report and to report back to City Council on the outcome as appropriate.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to oppose the application at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing. 2. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the zoning by-law amendment application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the application until such time as: a. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed by-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. 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; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the satisfactory execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planning and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the appropriate Section 37 matters; d. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has addressed the outstanding issues identified in the memorandum dated January 8, 2020 from the Manager, Development Engineering, Engineering and Construction Services, including an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report that addresses staff's concerns; e. 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 Geohydrology 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 Geohydrology Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the City Solicitor confirms that the implementation of the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Geohydrology Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services either does not require changes to the proposed amending by-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. 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 (February 4, 2021) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions, 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 staff, to oppose the application at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing. 2. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the zoning by-law amendment application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the application until such time as: a. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed by-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. 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; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the satisfactory execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planning and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the appropriate Section 37 matters; d. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has addressed the outstanding issues identified in the memorandum dated January 8, 2020 from the Manager, Development Engineering, Engineering and Construction Services, including an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report that addresses staff's concerns; e. 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 Geohydrology 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 Geohydrology Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the City Solicitor confirms that the implementation of the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Geohydrology Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services either does not require changes to the proposed amending by-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. 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 (February 4, 2021) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions, including proposed Section 37 contributions relating to any revised proposal, as appropriate.
NY22.4adopted
Refusal Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 36 to 44 Eglinton Avenue West
This application proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law Nos. 438-86 and 569-2013 and Site Specific By-law No. 1117-2013 for the lands at 36 to 44 Eglinton Avenue West to permit a 65-storey (220 metre) mixed-use building, comprised of a 5-storey base building and 60-storey tower above. The proposal contains a total of 663 dwelling units and 550 square metres of retail and office space. The total gross floor area would be 45,112 square metres resulting in a density of 32.27 times the lot area. A total of 72 vehicular parking spaces are proposed in three levels of underground parking. This application is unchanged from Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 20 165466 NNY 08 OZ, which was submitted to the City on July 9, 2020 and refused by City Council on October 30, 2020. The applicant did not appeal Council's decision to refuse the previous application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) within 20 days of the Notice of Decision being issued, nor were any other appeals received on the previous application. The current Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 21 101581 NNY 08 OZ was submitted to the City on January 12, 2021. Staff continue to recommend refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed development represents overdevelopment of the site and is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), does not conform with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and does not conform to the City's Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. The proposed development does not fit within the planned context of the Yonge-Eglinton Crossroads Character Area, which requires building heights to peak at the Crossroads (intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue) with a gradual transition down in building heights in all directions. The subject site is not appropriate for the development of a tower of this scale. The proposed development does not achieve appropriate tower setbacks nor stepbacks. Additionally, the proposed development does not minimize shadowing, particularly on Eglinton Park; lacks sufficient office replacement relative to what is existing on-site; the proposed tower is not meeting the intent of the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines; the outdoor amenity space that is provided is insufficient; and there is no pet amenity area. In addition, the application does not have a satisfactory Functional Servicing Report to address servicing issues. Therefore, for the reasons outlined in this report, it is recommended that the application be refused.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 36 to 44 Eglinton Avenue West for the reasons outlined in the report dated February 4, 2021 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 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 Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; and b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations of this report.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 36 to 44 Eglinton Avenue West for the reasons outlined in the report dated February 4, 2021 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 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 Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District and City Solicitor; and b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters satisfactory to the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations of this report.
NY22.5deferred
Refusal Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 12 to 24 Leith Hill Road
This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws for the lands at 12 to 24 Leith Hill Road to permit three blocks of townhouse units, containing 48 dwelling units, at the western limit of the site, and an 11-storey residential building, proposed with 121 dwelling units, to the east of the existing 16-storey apartment building. The existing 16-storey apartment building, containing 221 dwelling units, and 2-storey block of townhouse units, containing a total of 6 townhouse units, at 12 to 24 Leith Hill Road are proposed to be retained as part of the application. An application for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has been filed to permit the demolition of one (1) existing 1-bedroom rental dwelling unit in the existing 16-storey apartment building. This application will be reviewed under delegated approval. 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 proposal sets out inappropriate development standards that do not allow for the orderly development of the lands. The proposal fails to conform with the policies of the City of Toronto Official Plan, including the Sheppard East Subway Corridor Secondary Plan, and does not appropriately respond to the Tall Building Guidelines, including inadequate setbacks, separation distances and scale of development.
North York Community Council deferred consideration of the item to the May 21, 2021 North York Community Council meeting and directed the following: 1. That the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the local Councillor, continue discussions with the owner of 12-24 Leith Hill Road towards achieving an amended development application which: a. Addresses planning and urban design issues set out in the Comments section of the report dated February 1, 2021 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District; b. A revised Functional Servicing Report including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report (the "Engineering Reports") has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. A revised Traffic Impact, Parking and Loading Study has been submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and d. Subject to the matters above being addressed, secures a Section 37 community benefit contribution such as a cash contribution for improvements to the Oriole Community Centre and as may be directed towards other appropriate community benefits.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments at 12 to 24 Leith Hill Road for the reasons as set out in this report, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District, dated February 1, 2021. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the LPAT. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approves the applications in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments applicable to the subject lands until such time as the City Solicitor confirms that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment(s) and Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and other appropriate Divisions; b. a Section 37 Agreement securing facilities, services and matters satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor has been executed and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; c. the owner has, at the owner's sole expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports 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 and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; iii. has made satisfactory arrangements with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of new infrastructure or any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that new infrastructure and/or upgrades/improvements are required to the existing infrastructure to support this development, and that the applicant has entered into a financially secured agreement to pay for and construct any necessary municipal infrastructure; iv. submitted a revised Traffic Impact, Parking and Loading Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; and v. secured, in one or more agreements, the following rental housing matters and improvements to the existing rental housing: a. new indoor amenity space in the proposed building for new tenants, including a party room, fitness room and theatre room; b. Outdoor amenity areas including improved landscape treatments, amenity and play areas and seating areas for all tenants; and c. outdoor bicycle parking spaces in front of the proposed 11-storey building for all tenants. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY22.6adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning Amendment Application - 4700 Bathurst Street
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 4700 Bathurst Street. The proposed development is a 9-storey (28 metre high) mid-rise condominium building, consisting of 142 residential units. The ground floor would incorporate a mix of amenity space, residential uses, and a lobby area. The building would have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 10,466.44 square metres, which would equate to a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 3.0, and a lot coverage of approximately 62%. The proposed development also includes underground parking through two levels, providing a total of 157 spaces for residents and visitors. The proposed development provides for a vehicle entrance off of Bathurst Street beneath the cantilevered building. 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 4700 Bathurst 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 4700 Bathurst 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.
NY22.7adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 4926 Bathurst Street. 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 4926 Bathurst 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 4926 Bathurst 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.
NY22.8adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1875 Steeles Avenue West. The application proposes to demolish the existing 4 storey, 120 unit rental apartment building and redevelop the site with a new building containing a 10 storey (33.15 metres) building along Steeles Avenue West, with 38 (116.7 metres) and 39 (120.5 metres) storey towers connected by a 3 storey base building internal to the site. The proposed development would include 814 units, including replacement of the 120 existing rental units with a total gross floor area of 67,597 square metres for an FSI of 5.26. The application proposes to provide half of a new north-south public street on the western edge of the site, along with a 1,486.5 square metre public park, and the conveyance of lands below top of bank to the TRCA. Staff are currently reviewing the applications. The applications have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1875 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 application located at 1875 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.
NY22.9adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 3180, 3182, 3184, 3186, 3188, 3190, 3192, 3194, 3196, 3198, 3200 and 3202 Yonge Street. The site consists the block between Woburn Avenue and Bedford Park Avenue on the west side of Yonge Street, except for the bank building on the southern portion of the block at 3174 Yonge Street. The site contains 12 abutting two-storey buildings, generally containing retail uses on the ground floor. The second floors include residential units. The applicant proposes to demolish the 12 buildings and redevelop the lands with a new 12-storey (41 metre high) building comprised of 109 residential dwelling units. The tenure of the units in the proposed building has not been identified by the applicant. The ground floor of the building is proposed to contain a residential lobby and 5 retail units. Through the Rental Housing Demolition application, the applicant proposes to demolish the existing 6 dwelling units on the site, of which 5 are rental and 1 is owner-occupied. Staff are currently reviewing the applications. The applications have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 3180, 3182, 3184, 3186, 3188, 3190, 3192, 3194, 3196, 3198, 3200 and 3202 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 3180, 3182, 3184, 3186, 3188, 3190, 3192, 3194, 3196, 3198, 3200 and 3202 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.
NY22.10adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 1466 to 1500 Bayview Avenue
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1466 to 1500 Bayview Avenue. 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 1466 to 1500 Bayview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1466 to 1500 Bayview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY22.11referred
Preliminary Report - Official Plan Amendment Application - 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue. 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: 1. Referred the report (February 5, 2021) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District back to staff for further discussion with the applicant and a report back to Community Council on whether the applicant has addressed the concerns that have been raised with them on multiple occasions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre 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.
NY22.12adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 5051 to 5061 Yonge Street. The proposed 42-storey (135 metres excluding mechanical) development includes non-residential uses in the first 6 storeys, with grade related retail located along Yonge Street. A residential tower above the base building would include a total of 350 units. The proposed gross floor area (GFA) of the development is 38,814 square metres, consisting of 27,710 square metres of residential GFA and 11,104 square metres of non-residential GFA, including 750 square metres of retail space and 10,354 square metres of office space. The proposed floor space index (FSI) is 13.13 times the site 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 5051 to 5061 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 5051 to 5061 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.
NY22.13adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 5203 to 5215 Yonge Street and 11 Parkview Avenue. Proposed is a thirty-two storey building including a two-storey base building with a total of 329 dwelling units. The base building would include retail uses along Yonge Street and a residential lobby along Parkview Avenue. The property known as 11 Parkview Avenue is proposed as a parkland dedication to the City of 564.3 square metres. Including the lands at 11 Parkview Avenue the proposed Floor Space Index (the "FSI) is 10.47 and not including it results in a FSI of 14.82. The site is currently developed with one- and two-storey retail buildings along Yonge Street and 11 Parkview Avenue contains a detached dwelling. 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 5203 to 5215 Yonge Street and 11 Parkview 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 5203 to 5215 Yonge Street and 11 Parkview 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.
NY22.14adopted
Parking Amendment - William Cragg 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 parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of William Cragg Drive, between Jane Street and Dana Avenue. This will replace the existing statutory unsigned three-hour maximum parking regulation in effect at all times. The proposed amendment will improve traffic operation and two-way vehicle movements. This will also provide an area free of parked vehicles given the absence of the sidewalks on this section of road.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of William Cragg Drive, between Jane Street and Dana Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of William Cragg Drive, between Jane Street and Dana Avenue.
NY22.15adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bathurst Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to designate the northbound curb lane on Bathurst Street at Finch Avenue West as "right turn only, buses excepted". The proposed recommendation will define traffic lane usage while allowing TTC buses to utilize the northbound right turn only lane to drop-off/pick-up commuters and legally proceed into the intersection to merge into the adjacent traffic lane. This recommendation will be executed with the installation of signs and pavement markings. Physical alteration to the road will not be required.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate the easterly lane on Bathurst Street, between Finch Avenue West and a point 45 metres south, Northbound Right Turn, Buses Excepted.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council designate the easterly lane on Bathurst Street, between Finch Avenue West and a point 45 metres south, Northbound Right Turn, Buses Excepted.
NY22.16adopted
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 20, 22, 26 and 28 Olive Avenue; and b. 31 Tippett Road. 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. 20, 22, 26 and 28 Olive Avenue; and b. 31 Tippett Road. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY22.17amended
Appointments to Willowdale Business Improvement Area Board of Management
The purpose of this report is to establish and appoint directors to the Willowdale BIA Board of Management and make necessary changes to Schedule A of the Municipal Code, Chapter 19.
North York Community Council: 1. Established a Board of Management for the Willowdale BIA consisting of thirteen (13) directors, including one (1) Councillor (Ward 18, Willowdale) and make the necessary amendments to Schedule A of Municipal Code Chapter 19. 2. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Willowdale Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management set out below at the pleasure of North York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Chae, Hyun Joo Harlow, Mark Ho, Albert Jhung, Jae Hee (Jane) Kalsner, Pamela Kim, Jaime Faghani, Ommid John Oulahen, Jeff Pang, James Su, Joanne Thomas, Vijay Topa, Nuno 3. Advised the Willowdale Business Improvement Area Board of Management that should vacancies occur during the current term, the Board of Management strongly consider recommending the appointment of Mark Salvarinas and Edward Skira.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Establish a Board of Management for the Willowdale BIA consisting of thirteen (13) directors, including one (1) Councillor (Ward 18, Willowdale) and make the necessary amendments to Schedule A of Municipal Code Chapter 19. 2. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Willowdale Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management set out below at the pleasure of North York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Chae, Hyun Joo Harlow, Mark Ho, Albert Jhung, Jae Hee (Jane) Kalsner, Pamela Kim, Jaime Lee, Jay Oulahen, Jeff Pang, James Su, Joanne Thomas, Vijay Topa, Nuno
NY22.18deferred
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed heritage property at 2365 Bayview Avenue (the Frank P. Wood state) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property in connection with a proposed development of the subject property and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property. The property at 2365 Bayview Avenue, containing the Frank P. Wood estate now known as the Crescent School, is part of a sequence of grand estates, constructed between 1920 and1940, on the forested ravine above the western branch of the Don River, in the Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills neighbourhood. The 30-acre property was purchased in 1928 by Frank P. Wood, the financier, art collector and major benefactor of the Art Gallery of Toronto (now the Art Gallery of Ontario). Wood commissioned the New York firm of Delano & Aldrich Architects who designed a meticulously-detailed Georgian Revival house and service buildings, clad in limestone and slate, set within a picturesque complex comprising a forecourt with terraces and formal gardens perched above the ravine landscape. A painting studio designed as a log cabin was commissioned by Emma Wood, Frank P. Wood's wife. With Wood's death in 1955 the estate was bequeathed to the Art Gallery of Toronto and purchased in 1967 by the Crescent School. The school relocated to the Bayview Avenue property in 1970 and have added a number of educational buildings, maintaining most of the original complex and its setting. The property was included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in 2006. Following City staff's additional research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the property at 2365 Bayview Avenue merits designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. The designation of the Frank P. Wood estate (now known as the Crescent School) at 2365 Bayview Avenue would identify all of the property's cultural heritage values and heritage attributes which shall be conserved. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. The proposed two-storey addition will connect to the north side-wall of the manor house's service wing. Its construction will result in the demolition of the remnant of the second garage and the infilling of the remaining portion of the service court. No alterations are proposed to the manor house.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 20, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2365 Bayview Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 2365 Bayview Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment No. 4 to the report, January 25, 2021, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the properties. 5. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 2365 Bayview Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a two-storey addition to the Crescent School on the lands known municipally in 2021 as 2365 Bayview Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated October 20, 2020, prepared by Perkins & Will and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Common Bond Collective, dated September 30, 2020 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 2365 Bayview Avenue the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 2365 Bayview Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 20, 2020, prepared by Perkins & Will and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Common Bond Collective, dated September 30, 2020, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 2365 Bayview Avenue prepared by Common Bond Collective, dated September 30, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 2365 Bayview Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 5.b.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 2365 Bayview Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 2365 Bayview Avenue.
NY22.19amended
Residential Demolition Application - 241 Finch 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 241 Finch 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. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 241 Finch Avenue East 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 241 Finch 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.
NY22.20amended
Residential Demolition Application - 243 Finch 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 243 Finch 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. Refused the application to demolish the single family dwelling at 243 Finch Avenue East 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 243 Finch 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.
NY22.21amended
Residential Demolition Application - 613 Mount Pleasant Road
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for a second storey addition and interior alterations to convert the entire mixed use building into an optometry office use resulting in incidental demolition of an existing residential unit at 613 Mount Pleasant Road (Application No. 20 197366 BLD 00 BA) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because demolition incidental to the interior alterations is being proposed where, after alteration, the property will not be used for the same use because the residential use will be removed from the building
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the building permit application, which includes incidental demolition of the residential use in the building, for 613 Mount Pleasant Road without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the building permit application, which includes incidental demolition of the residential use in the building, for 613 Mount Pleasant Road, and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit because the building will no longer be used for the same use. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit without any conditions. Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit with any conditions identified by Community Council.
NY22.22forwarded without recommendation
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.
The North York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendations, as all motions lost on a tie.
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.
NY22.23amended
Proposed Speed Rate Reductions on Lawrence Avenue East and York Mills Road
At its meeting on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, City Council adopted, as amended, Infrastructure and Environment Committee Item IE18.4, headed "Update on Council Requested Road Safety Initiatives. City Council has referred the following recommendation regarding a proposed speed rate reduction on segments of Lawrence Avenue East between Don Mills Road and Woodcliff Place; and on York Mills Road, between Bayview Avenue and Don Mills Road, to the North York Community Council for consideration: 1. That City Council reduce the speed limit from 60 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour on the following road segments: a. Lawrence Avenue East, between Don Mills Road and Woodcliff Place; and b. York Mills Road, between Bayview Avenue and Don Mills Road.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 60 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour on the following road segments: a. Lawrence Avenue East, between Don Mills Road and Woodcliff Place; and b. York Mills Road, between Bayview Avenue and Don Mills Road.
NY22.24adopted
Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register - 19 Plymbridge Crescent
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 19 Plymbridge Crescent on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value. The subject property is east of Yonge Street and south of York Mills Road, situated on the east side of Plymbridge Crescent, between Plymbridge Road and Brookfield Road in the Hogg's Hollow neighbourhood. It contains a two storey stucco-clad house constructed in c.1912 as stables and designed in the Tudor Revival style. The building is a rare and unique example of a converted stables building within the neighbourhood, and is a remnant of the former Boultbee family estate "The Hollow", representing an early period in the historical land development of the area. The Boultbee Estate Stables (c.1912) is believed to have been designed by the architect Samuel Hamilton Townsend (1856-1940), who is credited with the design of the main house, located at 59 Plymbridge Road. S. H. Townsend was a prolific architectural designer in Toronto who specialized in the design of large residences and estates for wealthy Torontonians, particularly within the Rosedale, Chestnut Park and Annex neighbourhoods. In addition to designing the Boultbee Estate in Hogg's Hollow, Townsend is credited with the design of the family's previous home on Crescent Road. A Heritage Property Nomination was submitted to Heritage Planning in March 2013 on behalf of the former property owner. City staff undertook further research and evaluation and determined that the property at 19 Plymbridge Crescent meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, which the City of Toronto also applies when evaluating properties for its Heritage Register. A Committee of Adjustment Application for a Minor Variance seeking to replace the existing structure with a new one was submitted on November 30, 2020 and is currently under review. A hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2021. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 19 Plymbridge Crescent on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (February 16, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 19 Plymbridge Crescent on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (February 16, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, City Planning.
NY22.25adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement between North 88 Developments Inc. and the City of Toronto for Plan 66M-2527, dated June 17, 2015, be assumed by the City.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Kenneth Wood Crescent and Munshaw Lane, together with a stormwater drainage system within a municipal service easement granted to the City, and that the City formally assume the road and public lane within Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2527. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Engineering and Construction Services, to release the performance guarantee held with respect to municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement. 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services within Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2527. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take necessary action to give effect to Council's decision, including signing any release or other documentation as may be necessary. 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2527 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review recommends that City Council: 1. Assume the services installed within Kenneth Wood Crescent and Munshaw Lane, together with a stormwater drainage system within a municipal service easement granted to the City, and that the City formally assume the road and public lane within Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2527. 2. Authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Engineering and Construction Services, to release the performance guarantee held with respect to municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement. 3. Direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services within Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2527. 4. Authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner. 5. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to take necessary action to give effect to Council's decision, including signing any release or other documentation as may be necessary. 6. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2527 to Toronto Hydro.