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.
NY28.1withdrawn
Final Report - Zoning By-Law Amendment Application - 722 and 724 Marlee Avenue
This application proposes to construct a four storey (14 metre high) residential building with 28 units on lands at 722 and 724 Marlee Avenue. An on-site parkland dedication of 129 square metres, 20 vehicle parking spaces and 33 bicycle parking spaces are proposed in one level of underground parking. Access would be provided to the site by a 6 metre wide driveway at Marlee Avenue. The site consists of 2 lots located on the west side of Marlee Avenue, north of Glengrove Avenue West and south of Coldstream Avenue. Each site is currently occupied by a single detached dwelling. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and is in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan, including the Neighbourhoods policies. The proposal represents a suitable and moderate intensification of the site which is on Marlee Avenue and considered a major street, and presents a built form that is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood context. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
North York Community Council withdrew Item NY28.1 from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 722 and 724 Marlee Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY28.2amended
This application proposes to construct a seven storey (21.3 metres) residential building at 2810 to 2814 Bayview Avenue. The proposed building would have 61 dwellings units and have vehicular access from Irvington Crescent. The applicant has appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframes prescribed in the Planning Act. This report summarizes the proposal and provides analysis of the relevant provincial and City policies as they apply to the application. It recommends that City Council direct staff to attend the OLT hearing in support of the application.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the vehicular access and parking spaces as proposed and authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as may be necessary. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with Transportation Services and other appropriate staff, to work with the Ministry of Transportation to identify an appropriate level of vehicular traffic and associated parking with the development so that a curb cut on Bayview Avenue is permitted. 3. City Council, should the Ministry of Transportation accept a curb cut scenario along Bayview Avenue, direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff work with the applicant to modify the proposal to provide a curb cut on Bayview Avenue and report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunals hearing in support of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as outlined in Attachments 7, 8 and 9 attached to the Request for Directions Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated October 25, 2021; 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant and the Ministry of Transportation in an effort to secure site access from Bayview Avenue and modify the plans as a result; 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to report back to City Council should the proposal be revised as a result of Recommendation 2 to seek further direction on the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing; and 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision.
NY28.3adopted
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 for the property at 5203 to 5215 Yonge Street and 11 Parkview Avenue to permit a thirty-two storey (105.1 metres) mixed use building. The applicant has appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframe prescribed in the Planning Act. A second Case Management Conference has been scheduled for January 26, 2022. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning and other appropriate staff, attend the OLT 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 Ontario Land Tribunal in its current form. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant, to address the issues outlined in the report (November 1, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and to report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions, including with regard to community benefits to be secured pursuant to Section 37 in connection with any revised proposal, as appropriate. 3. City Council, should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Final Order approving the application until such time as: a. the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. the City Solicitor confirms that a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has been executed and registered to secure appropriate community benefits and other matters in support of the development; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has addressed the outstanding issues identified in the memorandum dated February 3, 2021 from the Manager, Development Engineering, Engineering and Construction Services, including an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report that addresses staff's concerns; d. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and 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 e. 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. 4. City Council, should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the application, approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Such development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the applicant 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.
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 Ontario Land Tribunal in its current form. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant, to address the issues outlined in the report (November 1, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and to report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions, including with regard to community benefits to be secured pursuant to Section 37 in connection with any revised proposal, as appropriate. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Final Order approving the application until such time as: a. the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. the City Solicitor confirms that a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has been executed and registered to secure appropriate community benefits and other matters in support of the development; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has addressed the outstanding issues identified in the memorandum dated February 3, 2021 from the Manager, Development Engineering, Engineering and Construction Services, including an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report that addresses staff's concerns; d. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and 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 e. 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. 4. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the application, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant of the 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 applicant 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.
NY28.4adopted
Final Report - Zoning By-law Amendment: Removal of the Holding (H) Symbol - 719 Sheppard Avenue West
This application proposes to amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 and site-specific Zoning By-law 338-2015 to remove the Holding (H) Symbol for the lands currently zoned RM6(227)(H). This zone permits a 9-storey, 91-unit, midrise building with live/work units on the ground floor and residential units above. The existing site-specific Zoning By-law contains a Holding (H) symbol due to existing sanitary capacity issues. A solution for the sanitary capacity issues has been identified and the contract for the works has been awarded. As such, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services is satisfied that the works will be completed before occupancy of this project and is satisfied that the Hold can be removed. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to lift the Holding (H) Symbol for the lands at 719 Sheppard Avenue West. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The redevelopment proposal is in keeping with the Official Plan and the Sheppard West/Dublin Secondary Plan. By removing the Hold the Council-approved development can proceed.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended by By-law 338-2015, for the lands at 719 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 7625, as amended by By-law 338-2015, for the lands at 719 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY28.5adopted
This application proposes to lift the Holding provision "(H)" for the Phase 2 lands of the 5799 to 5915 Yonge Street, 45 and 53 Cummer Avenue, and 46 and 47 Averill Crescent development. The Holding provision "(H)" for Phase 3 of the subject lands will continue to apply. The lifting of the "(H)" for Phase 2 will permit the development of a mixed-use building with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 66,838.9 square metres, consisting of 63,152.3 square metres of residential GFA, 58.6 square metres of retail GFA and 3,628.0 square metres of commercial GFA. The mixed-use building contains two towers on a shared podium. One tower will be 34 storeys (106.3 metres excluding the mechanical penthouse) and the other tower will be 40 storeys (123.5 metres excluding the mechanical penthouse). Phase 2 also includes a minimum 5190 square metre, City-owned community recreation facility, including a daycare of 900 square metres, and an abutting 300 square metres of outdoor play space as required by the zoning by-law and the Section 37 agreement. The development was approved on May 2nd, 2019, by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (Case No. PL140111) (the "LPAT", now called the Ontario Land Tribunal or "OLT") under City file number 11 287471 NNY 24 OZ, including the Holding provision. The development of Block 2 is contingent on the lifting of the Holding provision. Section 9 of By-law No. 64-2021 (LPAT) requires the clearance of conditions, which are outlined further in this report. These conditions have been cleared to the satisfaction of Engineering and Construction Services, Transportation Services and City Planning. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law by lifting the Holding provision "(H)" on the Phase 2 lands as the proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and also conforms to the City's Official Plan.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 64-2021(LPAT), as amended by Zoning By-law 75-2021, for Phase 2 of the 5799 to 5915 Yonge Street, 45 and 53 Cummer Avenue, and 46 and 47 Averill Crescent development to remove the Holding provision "(H)" substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 64-2021(LPAT), as amended by Zoning By-law 75-2021, for Phase 2 of the 5799 to 5915 Yonge Street, 45 and 53 Cummer Avenue, and 46 and 47 Averill Crescent development to remove the Holding provision "(H)" substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY28.6adopted
This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 1970 Victoria Park Avenue and 9 Clintwood Gate. The exemption request is to facilitate the creation and conveyance of 67 lots for a three-storey residential townhouse development. An application for Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium (20 233440 NNY 16 CD) has also been submitted for approval in conjunction with this application. The Common Element Condominium application is currently under review by the Chief Planner, pursuant to the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, which proposes to establish a private north-south vehicular driveway that connects Clintwood Gate and Curlew Drive, a common below grade parking garage, a private open space block, and pedestrian walkways in between the townhouse blocks. The requested Part Lot Control Exemption is required to permit the creation of the 67 conveyable lots for the townhouses currently under construction, which will become the Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) to the Common Element Condominium. The Common Element Condominium Corporation to be established will ensure pedestrian and vehicular access and the maintenance of these shared spaces. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms to the Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands. This reports reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law that would be in effect for a maximum of two years. Furthermore, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Lands Titles Act against the subject lands, as described in "Schedule A" in Attachment 4 of this report. This is to ensure that no part of the lands can be conveyed or mortgaged without prior consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 1970 Victoria Park Avenue and 9 Clintwood Gate, as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to the report (October 22, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. City Council, prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, require the owner to: a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law; and b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule "A" in Attachment 4 to the report (October 22, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District , without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 1970 Victoria Park Avenue and 9 Clintwood Gate, as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report dated October 22, 2021, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law; and b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule "A" in Attachment 4 to this report, without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his/her designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
NY28.7adopted
The applicant proposes to construct a one-storey columbarium at the York Cemetery and 17 new parking spaces, including one accessible parking space. The application requires City Council consideration under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (the "FBCS Act") and is subject to site plan approval under the City of Toronto Act, 2006. At the request of the local Councillor, staff were directed to report to City Council, through North York Community Council, as per the 'bump up' provision in By-law No. 483-2000 for Site Plan Control applications. Matters related to the establishment, alteration and expansion of cemeteries, burial sites and crematoriums are addressed under the FBCS Act and Ontario Regulation 30/11 (the "Regulation"). The FBCS Act requires the registrar's consent together with the approval of the local municipality for a proposal to establish, alter, or increase the capacity of a cemetery. The applicant is required to obtain the City's approval, prior to requesting approval from the registrar. The FBCS Act also specifies that a local municipality that receives such a request shall grant the approval if, in the municipality's opinion, it is in the public interest. City of Toronto By-law 580-2009 does not delegate to the Chief Planner the authority to make findings of public interest on behalf of the municipality under the FBCS Act. Therefore, the determination and approval must be made by City Council.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council find that the request to construct a one-storey columbarium contemplated in File 20 171769 NNY 18 SA, at the York Cemetery located at 101 Senlac Road is in the public interest and approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11. 2. City Council direct that the City Clerk publish notice of City Council's decision in Recommendation 1 above in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. 3. City Council direct that the City Clerk provide notice of City Council's decision in Recommendation 1 above to the Registrar and to the applicant under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, together with supporting materials, including a copy of the Report of the Director, Community Planning North York District, dated October 25, 2021. 4. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate the authority to issue the Notice of Approval Conditions contained in Attachment 5 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, upon expiry of the appeal period following Clerk's notice and no appeal having been filed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. 5. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council find that the request to construct a one-storey columbarium contemplated in File No. 20 171769 NNY 18 SA, at the York Cemetery located at 101 Senlac Road is in the public interest and approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11. 2. City Council direct that the City Clerk publish notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. 3. City Council direct that the City Clerk provide notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 to the Registrar and to the applicant under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, together with supporting materials, including a copy of the Report of the Director, Community Planning North York District, dated October 25, 2021. 4. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate the authority to issue the Notice of Approval Conditions contained in Attachment 5 of the October 25, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, upon expiry of the appeal period following Clerk's notice and no appeal having been filed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. 5. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
NY28.8adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning Amendment Application - 333 Wilson Avenue
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 333 Wilson Avenue to demolish the existing building and permit a 12-storey mixed-use commercial/residential 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 333 Wilson 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 333 Wilson 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.
NY28.9adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 93 York Road
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 93 York Road. The application proposes to permit six (6), three-storey townhouse dwelling units fronting onto Bayview Avenue, with the existing single detached dwelling to be demolished. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 93 York 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 93 York 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.
NY28.10adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1 Greenbriar Road and 635 Sheppard Avenue East. The application proposes to demolish the two existing detached residential dwellings on the site and redevelop the lands with an 11 storey (36.26 metres, excluding the mechanical penthouse) mixed use building containing 134 residential units and 445 square metres of commercial space. 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 1 Greenbriar Road and 635 Sheppard Avenue East together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Staff review the application concurrently with the Sheppard Avenue East (Bayview to Leslie) Focused Planning Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1 Greenbriar Road and 635 Sheppard Avenue East together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Staff review the application concurrently with the Sheppard Avenue East (Bayview to Leslie) Focused Planning Review.
NY28.11amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the applications for 2 to 4, 6, 8, 10 to 12 Oakburn Crescent. The applications propose to amend the North York Centre Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law to redevelop the lands with a new residential rental building consisting of two 18-storey (57.5 metre) towers connected by a six-storey base building containing 452 rental dwelling units. The proposed development has a total gross floor area of 35,771.75 square metres and a Floor Space Index of 4.51. The existing residential buildings would be demolished. Staff are currently reviewing the applications. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2 to 4, 6, 8, and 10 to 12 Oakburn Crescent together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Staff secure an on-site parkland dedication to satisfy the owner's parkland requirement pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2 to 4, 6, 8, and 10 to 12 Oakburn Crescent 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.
NY28.12adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 48, 50, 56, 58 and 60 Avondale Avenue,17 and 19 Bales Avenue and 25, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53 and 55 Glendora Avenue. The application proposes the demolition of 16 existing detached dwellings to permit the construction of three residential towers with heights of 40, 37 and 26 storeys (124.25, 113.90, and 80.85 metres) containing a total of 1,046 residential units and with a total gross floor area of 74,928 square metres, resulting in a Floor Space Index of 10.58. 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 48, 50, 56, 58 and 60 Avondale Avenue,17 and 19 Bales Avenue and 25, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53 and 55 Glendora 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 48, 50, 56, 58 and 60 Avondale Avenue,17 and 19 Bales Avenue and 25, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53 and 55 Glendora 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.
NY28.13amended
Preliminary Report - Official Plan Amendment Application - 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue
In a report dated February 5, 2021, staff provided preliminary information regarding an application located at 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue and recommended that staff proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application together with the Ward Councillor. At its meeting on March 1, 2021, North York Community Council referred the report back to staff for further discussion with the applicant and directed (Item NY 22.11) staff to report back to Community Council on whether the applicant has addressed the concerns. In response to Community Council's direction, the applicant worked with staff to address concerns and submitted a revised proposal on August 6, 2021. This report provides information on the revised proposal for the application located at 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue and provides an overview of the modifications made by the applicant, as well as identifies matters of concern. Staff are of the opinion that the revised proposal addresses some of the issues raised in the original Preliminary Report and that the application should proceed to community consultation. Staff note that opportunities exist to further refine the proposal as the planning process moves forward in order to secure a well-designed development that achieves compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood, appropriate built form and site organization, and responds to the City's housing objectives. Staff are currently reviewing the application and 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 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue together with the Ward Councillor after the applicant has had a further opportunity to change their application in keeping with initial guidance from City Planning staff and extensive discussions with both staff and the 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 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.
NY28.14amended
All-Way Stop Control - Stanley Greene Neighbourhood
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for all-way stop control within the Stanley Greene Neighbourhood at the intersections of Downsview Park Boulevard and William Duncan Road, Downsview Park Boulevard and Frederick Tisdale Drive and Frederick Tisdale Drive and Thomas Mulholland Drive. Based on the assessments undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop controls at these intersections as the warrant criteria were not met.
North York Community Council: 1. Did not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Downsview Park Boulevard and William Duncan Road. 2. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Downsview Park Boulevard and Frederick Tisdale Drive. 3. Did not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Frederick Tisdale Drive and Thomas Mulholland Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Downsview Park Boulevard and William Duncan Road. 2. North York Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Downsview Park Boulevard and Frederick Tisdale Drive. 3. North York Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Frederick Tisdale Drive and Thomas Mulholland Drive.
NY28.15adopted
Payment-In-Lieu of Parking - 14 St. Clements Avenue
This report seeks the City Council's approval to exempt the owner of 14 St. Clements Avenue from the non-residential parking space requirement specified in City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013. The site was the subject of Minor Variance Application No. A0019/21NY, which proposed an addition to the northwest corner of the building in conjunction with interior alterations to the basement and ground floor. In accordance with the above-noted By-law, a minimum of 5 parking spaces would be required for the site given the proposed use. The applicant is unable to accommodate any of the required parking spaces on-site and has requested a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking to the City, which amounts to $12,500. The parking space exemption associated with the Payment-In-Lieu of Parking application is considered appropriate given that the associated parking space shortfall will not have a significant impact on parking conditions in the immediate area. Section 40 of the Planning Act grants City Council the authority to approve payment-in-lieu of parking. This application has been made pursuant to the City's Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Policy, as adopted in July 2004. City Council approval is required as this matter has not been delegated.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 14 St. Clements Avenue from the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 parking space requirement of 5 spaces for the proposed day nursery use on the site, subject to a $12,500 payment-in-lieu of parking, provided the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 14 St. Clements Avenue from the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 parking space requirement of 5 spaces for the proposed day nursery use on the site, subject to a $12,500 payment-in-lieu of parking, provided the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
NY28.16adopted
Parking and Traffic Regulations - Thomas Clark Way
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 traffic regulations be authorized on Thomas Clark Way, including a 30 km/h speed limit and stop control at Barberry Place and at Rean Drive. It is also recommended that parking be prohibited at all times on the entire south side of Thomas Clark Way and on the narrower section of the north side of the street. Thomas Clark Way is a dedicated but unassumed street. During the course of a traffic investigation, it was revealed that non-standard traffic signs are posted on Thomas Clark Way without supporting regulations. Recommendations 1 to 4 of this report will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit on Thomas Clark Way, between Barberry Place and Rean Drive. 2. Authorized compulsory stop controls on Thomas Clark Way at Barberry Place and at Rean Drive. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Thomas Clark Way, between Barberry Place and Rean Drive. 4. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Thomas Clark Way, between Barberry Place and a point 38 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize a 30 km/h speed limit on Thomas Clark Way, between Barberry Place and Rean Drive. 2. North York Community Council authorize compulsory stop controls on Thomas Clark Way at Barberry Place and at Rean Drive. 3. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Thomas Clark Way, between Barberry Place and Rean Drive. 4. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Thomas Clark Way, between Barberry Place and a point 38 metres east.
NY28.17adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 37 Frederick Tisdale Drive
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 use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 37 Frederick Tisdale Drive. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 37 Frederick Tisdale Drive. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY28.18adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 200 Hanna Road
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 use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 200 Hanna Road. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 200 Hanna Road. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY28.19adopted
Pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine - Naming Suggestions
There is a pathway located in the Armour Heights neighbourhood, starting at Westgate Boulevard and leading into the Earl Bales Ravine, which is an extremely important and vital public space for the local community. Over the years, the path has been paved and extended throughout Earl Bales Park becoming a popular and frequented route by residents, visitors, dog walkers, and hikers from the area. The path and its natural beauty have been and continue to be a great source of pride and inspiration for the community at large. Currently unnamed, the Summit Heights community has mobilized and gathered over 800 signatures to name the pathway after a local resident who passed away last month due to cancer. The resident, Gerald Spring, was an active member of the community and had a profound impact on his family, friends, neighbors, and the broader community. The attached petition and letters of support received by our Office attest to this fact. As a result, naming opportunities for the pathway or nearby alternatives in memory of Gerald Spring should be explored.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult the nearby community and report back on naming the pathway from Westgate Boulevard into the Earl Bales Ravine in memory of Gerald Spring.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult the nearby community and report back on naming the pathway from Westgate Boulevard into the Earl Bales Ravine in memory of Gerald Spring.
NY28.20adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 1580 Avenue Road
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 1580 Avenue Road to install and maintain retail/residential canopies along the Avenue Road and Bedford Park Avenue frontages of the site. No setback will be provided between the canopies and the rear edge of the sidewalk on Avenue Road and Bedford Park Avenue. The canopies within the public right-of-way do not meet the setback requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743-14 (C), Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to install and maintain a 27.6 metre long canopy at a height of 3.2 metres above the sidewalk grade along Avenue Road, a 16.5 metre long canopy at a height of 3.2 metres above the sidewalk grade along Bedford Park Avenue, and a 6.3 metre long canopy at a height of 3.0 metres above the sidewalk grade along Bedford Park Avenue. The canopy encroachments will provide no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk on Avenue Road and Bedford Park Avenue within the boulevard area at 1580 Avenue Road, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachments; b. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; and d. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopies shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to install and maintain a 27.6 metre long canopy at a height of 3.2 metres above the sidewalk grade along Avenue Road, a 16.5 metre long canopy at a height of 3.2 metres above the sidewalk grade along Bedford Park Avenue, and a 6.3 metre long canopy at a height of 3.0 metres above the sidewalk grade along Bedford Park Avenue. The canopy encroachments will provide no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk on Avenue Road and Bedford Park Avenue within the boulevard area at 1580 Avenue Road, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachments; b. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; and d. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopies shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk.
NY28.21adopted
Encroachment Appeal - Ground Sign at 25 Adra Grado Way
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 25 Adra Grado Way to permit the installation of an illuminated directional ground sign on the City boulevard at the southwest corner of Leslie Street and Adra Grado Way. The proposed electronic ground sign on the public right of way does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized Transportation Services to permit the installation of an illuminated directional ground sign on the City boulevard at the southwest corner of Leslie Street and Adra Grado Way and enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 25 Adra Grado Way in accordance with Article III - Street Work of Municipal Code Chapter 743 - Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: a. applicant/contractor to ensure that electrical wirings and connections from subject sign to source in the building be in accordance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code; b. applicant/contractor shall check and comply with the minimum clearance between the nearest sign boundary to any electrical conductor above it as per Ontario Building Code; and c. a report confirming compliance to items a) and b) above signed by a qualified person shall be submitted to Transportation Services after the installation of said ground sign.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize Transportation Services to permit the installation of an illuminated directional ground sign on the City boulevard at the southwest corner of Leslie Street and Adra Grado Way and enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 25 Adra Grado Way in accordance with Article III - Street Work of Municipal Code Chapter 743 - Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: a. applicant/contractor to ensure that electrical wirings and connections from subject sign to source in the building be in accordance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code; b. applicant/contractor shall check and comply with the minimum clearance between the nearest sign boundary to any electrical conductor above it as per Ontario Building Code; and c. a report confirming compliance to items a) and b) above signed by a qualified person shall be submitted to Transportation Services after the installation of said ground sign.
NY28.22amended
Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 2 Manitou Boulevard
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 Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 2 Manitou Boulevard for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to keep a fence for a pool enclosure that has a lock, which would not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(C)(6)(d) of the bylaw.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 2 Manitou Boulevard, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed; directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration; and directed 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
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 2 Manitou Boulevard, for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 2 Manitou Boulevard, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 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.
NY28.23amended
Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 61 Dane Avenue
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 Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 61 Dane Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to allow for the existing fence, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(B)(1) of the bylaw. The fence exceeds the allowed height limits on the east and west side of the rear and side yards. The fence material is wood (board on board). The property owner has been issued a notice of violation.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions), to the property owner of 61 Dane Avenue, for the existing fence; directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration; 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
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 61 Dane Avenue, for an existing fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a final notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions), to the property owner of 61 Dane Avenue, for the existing fence. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 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.
NY28.24amended
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 31 Norden Crescent
City Council on October 1, 2021, referred Item NY26.35, headed "Application to Remove a Private Tree - 31 Norden Crescent", back to North York Community Council for further consideration. ______________ The report (August 13, 2021) from 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 31 Norden Crescent.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 31 Norden Crescent.
NY28.25withdrawn
Designation of Accessible Parking Space on Mulholland Avenue
This motion is to designate an accessible parking space on Mulholland Avenue.
North York Community Council withdrew Item NY28.25 from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Colle recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Mulholland Avenue, between a point 21 metres south of Krieger Crescent and a point 5.5 metres further south. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Mulholland Avenue, between a point 21 metres south of Krieger Crescent and a point 5.5 metres further south.
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.