North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 36 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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NY25.26amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 43 Banff Road
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 owner of 43 Banff Road to maintain an existing horizontal composite fence on a deck in the rear yard. The existing horizontal composite fence does not meet the height requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the exemption to the property owners of 43 Banff Road to maintain the existing horizontal composite fence in the rear yard to 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, Fences; or its successor by-law.
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 owner of 43 Banff Road, to maintain an existing horizontal composite fence in the rear yard, which does not comply with provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and direct that an unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the exemption to the property owners of 43 Banff Road to maintain the existing horizontal composite fence in the rear yard to 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, Fences; or its successor by-law.
NY25.27amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 20 Ivor Road
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 homeowner of 20 Ivor Road to erect a proposed Faux Green fence in the rear yard, which does not meet the height requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the exemption to the homeowners of 20 Ivor Road to erect a proposed Faux Green fence in the rear yard to 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, Fences, or its successor by-law.
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 homeowners of 20 Ivor Road to erect a proposed Faux Green fence in the rear yard, which does not comply with provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and 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 the homeowners of 20 Ivor Road to erect a proposed Faux Green fence in the rear yard to 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, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY25.28deferred
Application for Fence Exemption - 134 Rykert Crescent
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 homeowner of 134 Rykert Crescent requesting access from the property's home to the pool enclosure area in the rear yard remain without a fourth fence. The pool enclosure does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. (Table #1 for violation deficiency and By-law section).
That consideration of the item be deferred until the September 13, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council.
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 homeowners of 134 Rykert Crescent to allow access from the property's home to the pool enclosure area in the rear yard through openings in the wall of the building, which does not comply with provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and 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 the homeowners of 134 Rykert Crescent to allow access through openings in the wall of the building to the pool enclosure area in the rear yard to remain without the benefit of a fourth fence. If at any time a replacement of any fence forming part of the pool enclosure is required, that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
NY25.29amended
Re-opening NY23.38: Request for Fence Exemption - 24 Swiftdale Place
This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application submitted by the owner of 24 Swiftdale Place for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447- 1.5 B. (1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to exempt the location of the Swimming Pool Enclosure Gate in the rear yard which does not comply with the location restrictions in Section 447-1.3. E. (1) (a) a violation as detailed below in the following chart: The subject property, 24 Swiftdale Place, is located in Ward 16, in a residential zone property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* Rear yard Pool Enclosure in the rear yard. Juliet Gate around rear door from Garage. The Juliet Gate constructed out of 38mm chain link fencing is too close to the pool. Section 447-1.3. (1) A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: (a) Be no closer than 1.2 metres horizontally to the water's edge in the pool;
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the proposed fence thereby to be constructed at 24 Swiftdale Place. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owners of 24 Swiftdale Place, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for the proposed fence thereby to be constructed at 24 Swiftdale Place. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY25.30amended
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 294 Fairlawn Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 294 Fairlawn Avenue. The application indicates that the reason for removal is to address concerns that the tree's sap and root system have caused substantial damage to the owner's home and yard, as well as adjacent homes. The subject tree is a Norway spruce (Picea abies), measuring 76 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
That North York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 294 Fairlawn Avenue, conditional upon the applicant providing five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting.
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 294 Fairlawn Avenue.
NY25.31adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 522 Fairlawn Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 522 Fairlawn Avenue. The application indicates the reason for the removal is to accommodate the installation of a swimming pool with surrounding hardscape. The subject tree is a honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), measuring 35 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 522 Fairlawn Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 522 Fairlawn Avenue.
NY25.32adopted
Application to Remove Two Private Trees - 3 Jainey Place
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 3 Jainey Place. The application indicates that the reasons for removal are to address a conflict with plans to re-landscape the backyard and with the footprint of a proposed rear basement walkout, both as a result of a proposed lot severance. The subject trees are one Norway maple (Acer platanoides) measuring 66 cm in diameter and one honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), measuring 72 cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does not support the removal of these trees as they are healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 3 Jainey Place
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 two privately owned trees located at 3 Jainey Place.
NY25.33adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 6 Caines Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 6 Caines Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns by the applicant that the tree's falling nuts have potential to injure their children; that black walnuts are toxic to their pet; and the potential for damage to the structure and appearance of a planned swimming pool and surrounding hardscape. The subject tree is a black walnut (Juglans nigra) measuring 49 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 6 Caines Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 6 Caines Avenue.
NY25.34adopted
City Council at its meeting of June 8 and 9, 2021 adopted Member Motion 34.30 "Request for an update regarding the current status of hiring a new Director for Community Planning, North York District. This report provides an update on the hiring process underway.
North York Community Council: 1. Received this report for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends: 1. North York Community Council receive this report for information.
NY25.35adopted
Consistent Speed Limits on Leslie Street
Over the last two and half years, my office has received many complaints from residents and parents of Zion Heights Middle School about the speed of traffic at Cummer Avenue/McNicoll Avenue and Leslie Street. Zion Heights Middle School is just south of this intersection and falls along a stretch of Leslie Street that is already 50 km/h. However, north of this intersection, the speed limit increases to 60 km/h meaning that cars often speed past the school and cause some near misses. I am recommending to North York Community Council that the entire stretch of Leslie Street in Don Valley North be standardized to 50 km/hr, as is considered for major arterials under Vision Zero.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing the speed limit of 60 km/h on Leslie Street, between McNicoll Avenue and Steeles Avenue East. 2. City Council designate a 50 km/h speed limit on Leslie Street, between McNicoll Avenue/Cummer Avenue and Steeles Avenue East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Carroll recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing the speed limit of 60 km/h on Leslie Street, between McNicoll Avenue and Steeles Avenue East. 2. City Council designate a 50 km/h speed limit on Leslie Street, between McNicoll Avenue/Cummer Avenue and Steeles Avenue East.
NY25.36adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By‑laws 537-2021 to 542-2021. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a confirmatory Bill as By-law 543-2021.