North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 29 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.
Items 26 to 29 of 29Show 2550100all
NY28.26adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the applications located at 3140-3170 Dufferin Street and 60-68 Apex Road. The applications propose to demolish the existing commercial building and redevelop the site with a 9-11 storey (30.95 - 38.08 metres) mixed-use building fronting Dufferin Street, and a 9-storey residential building fronting a proposed public 18.5 metre wide north-south street. A total gross floor area of 46,022 square metres including 1,502 square metres of retail space at grade, floor space index of 2.99, and 606 residential units are proposed. A total of 458 bicycle parking spaces and 424 vehicle parking spaces in two levels underground are also proposed. A 2,046 square metre park is proposed at the southwest corner of the site. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 3140 - 3170 Dufferin Street and 60 - 68 Apex Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 3140 - 3170 Dufferin Street and 60 - 68 Apex Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY28.27adopted
Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - 232 Snowdon Avenue
On November 4, the "Applicant" applied to the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") for two minor variances to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling: floor space index, and front and rear exterior main wall height (the "Application"). In a report from the Director, Community Planning North York District, dated October 28, 2021, City Planning recommended that the floor space index be reduced from 0.75 to 0.68 times the area of the lot or under, and that the front and rear exterior main wall height be reduced from 8.44 metres to below 8 metres. In the attached staff report, City Planning opined that the additional height and massing should be improved (through the forgoing reductions to the floor space index and the front and rear exterior main wall height) to be more in keeping with the prevailing character of the neighbourhood. At the hearing on November 4, 2021, the Committee modified and approved the minor variance Application with one condition. The Committee reduced the front and rear exterior main wall height from 8.44 metres to 8 metres, but did not reduce the floor space index as recommended by City Planning. A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the deadline to appeal the Committee's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body is on November 24, 2021.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's Decision regarding Application A0647/21NY respecting 232 Snowdon Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of Application A0647/21NY respecting 232 Snowdon Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council, in the event that a settlement is not reached, authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Board in order to oppose the minor variances requested in Application A0647/21NY respecting 232 Snowdon Avenue and to retain outside consultants as necessary.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that City Council: 1. Authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's Decision regarding Application No. A0647/21NY respecting 232 Snowdon Avenue. 2. Authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of Application No. A0647/21NY respecting 232 Snowdon Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District. 3. In the event that a settlement is not reached, authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Board in order to oppose the minor variances requested in Application No. A0647/21NY respecting 232 Snowdon Avenue and to retain outside consultants as necessary.
NY28.28deferred
Requirements for Posting Building Permits
The purpose of this report is to respond to the request from the North York Community Council that the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, report to the North York Community Council on the requirements for posting building permits on residential construction sites, and the penalties if building permits are not displayed. The report identifies that the requirements for posting building permits are contained in the Ontario Building Code and that a range of enforcement tools are available to building inspectors in order to achieve compliance under the provincial legislation. In an effort to strengthen communication with the public about residential construction projects, Toronto Building has also enhanced access to information about building permits on properties, through its building permit search webpage. The Division also introduced requirements under the Toronto Municipal Code for a public notice to be posted on residential infill construction sites where permits have been issued. This mandatory public notice contains information about the City's by-laws and building permit information beyond the limited information contained on the building permit card.
North York Community Council deferred consideration of Item NY28.28 to its meeting on January 4, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Receive this report for information.
NY28.29adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By‑laws 971-2021 to 975-2021. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a confirmatory Bill as By-law 970-2021.