North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 34 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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NY3.26adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 18 Glenallan Road
This report recommends that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 18 Glenallan Road. The application indicates the reason for removal is to address a conflict with proposed landscaping plans and pool installation. Follow up communication with the property owner identified the primary reason for removal is to address concerns over the potential for injury to people and damage to property. The subject tree is a red oak (Quercus rubra), measuring 36 cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does 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 (1) privately-owned tree located at 18 Glenallan Road.
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 (1) privately-owned tree located at 18 Glenallan Road.
NY3.27deferred
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
This report recommends that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent. The owner is requesting removal to address concerns regarding the potential for an allergic reaction to the tree's nuts. The subject tree is a black walnut (Juglans nigra) measuring 71 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item to allow the Medical Officer of Health to submit a report to the June 25, 2019 meeting of North York Community Council on the issue of allergic reactions specific to the black walnut tree located at 45 Addison Crescent. 2. Requested that the City Solicitor submit a report to the June 25, 2019 meeting of North York Community Council on potential liability concerns in relation to the black walnut tree located at 45 Addison Crescent.
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 (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent.
NY3.28adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 5 Versend Drive
This report recommends that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 5 Versend Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is the tree's proximity to the house and its declining health. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens) measuring 41 cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does 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 (1) privately-owned tree located at 5 Versend Drive.
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 (1) privately-owned tree located at 5 Versend Drive.
NY3.29deferred
Application for Fence Exemption - 34 Danby Avenue
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owners of 34 Danby Avenue to maintain a 2.6 metre high vertical board on board fence in the rear yard, which does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The subject property 34 Danby Avenue is located in Ward 6, in a residential zone. LOCATION ORIENTATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION* Rear Yard East side of the property Height of fence in the rear yard 2.6 metres exceeds permitted height of 2 metres Section 447-2B (2) Maximum height of fence 2 metres in rear yard
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item to its next meeting on March 19, 2019.
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 owners of 34 Danby Avenue, to maintain an existing 2.6 metre high vertical board on board 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 permit the owners of 34 Danby Avenue to maintain the existing 2.6 metre high vertical board on board 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, or its successor by-law.
NY3.30amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Pool Enclosure - 8 Fidelia Avenue
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(s) of 8 Fidelia Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447-1.3.C(3) -'If the wall of any building, or any portion of it, forms part of the pool enclosure, there shall be no access to the enclosed pool area through the wall', contrary to Section 447-1.3.C(3) of the bylaw, as detailed in the following chart: The subject property 8 Fidelia Avenue is located in Ward 15, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear yard Rear wall of property, leading into rear yard / Proposed enclosed pool area. Access to pool area through wall of building that forms part of a pool enclosure. Chapter 447-1.3.C(3) If the wall of any building, or any portion of it, forms part of the pool enclosure, there shall be no access to the enclosed pool area through the wall.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the proposed pool enclosure for the property at 8 Fidelia Avenue, without conditions. 2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence or enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing & Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 8 Fidelia Avenue, pool enclosure, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the application for the proposed pool enclosure without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence or enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY3.31amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Side yard - 10 Old York Mills 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(s) of 10 Old York Mills Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447-1.2.B - Restrictions on Fences - Height, contrary to Section 447-1.2.B of the bylaw. The subject property 10 Old York Mills Road is located in Ward 15, on a residentially zoned property. It is an 8-storey condominium building adjacent to a gas station, and is in between Old York Mills Road and York Mills Road. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Side yard Fence along existing concrete retaining wall to the north of the property, abutting York Mills Road. The total length of the fence would be approximately 72 metres. Iron fence 0.90 metres high on top of concrete retaining wall, total height of existing wall and fence from grade at sidewalk level is 1.34 metres. Section 447-1.2.B of Toronto Municipal Code. Fence not in a front yard and within 2.4 metres of a lot-line abutting a public highway. 2.0 metres is the maximum allowable under the bylaw.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the side-yard fence which exceeds 2 metres in height, for the property at 10 Old York Mills Road, without conditions. 2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing & Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 10 Old York Mills Road, side-yard fences for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the application for the side-yard fence which exceeds 2m in height without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY3.32amended
Request to demolish the Residential Building at 101 Sheppard Avenue East
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of an existing one storey vacant single detached dwelling at 101 Sheppard Ave E. is being referred to the North York Community Council to refuse or grant the demolition application, including any conditions to be attached to the permit, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 101 Sheppard Avenue East,with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; and b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 101 Sheppard Ave E, and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential building because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building without any conditions; Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY3.33adopted
Gordon Baker Road - Staff Initiated Official Plan Amendment
The purpose of this motion is to direct staff to bring forward an amendment to "Map 3: Right of Way Widths Associated with Existing Major Streets" of the Official Plan. Through the review of a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 101 Gordon Baker Road (App. Nos. 17 226908 NNY 24 OZ & 18 178197 NNY 24 SA), it has been determined that the existing right-of-way requirement shown in the Plan may be greater than the desired right-of-way requirement for Gordon Baker Road.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct Planning staff to review and bring forward for the consideration of North York Community Council, at a Statutory Public Meeting at its May 22, 2019 meeting, an amendment to Official Plan Map 3: Right-of-Way Widths Associated with Existing Major Streets for a portion of Gordon Baker Road between Harold Evans Crescent south to the North York Hydro Corridor from the existing designation of 45 metres and over to reduce the planned right-of-way width to 27 metres.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. Direct staff to review and bring forward for consideration of North York Community Council at a Statutory Public Meeting at its May 2019 Meeting, an amendment to Official Plan Map 3: Right-of-Way Widths Associated with Existing Major Streets for a portion of Gordon Baker Road between Harold Evans Crescent south to the North York Hydro Corridor from the existing designation of 45 metres and over to reduce the planned right-of-way width to 27 metres.
NY3.34adopted
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 289-2019 to 296-2019. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 297-2019.