North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 64 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.
NY33.1amended
1184 Wilson Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to construct a 12-storey (36.0 metre high) residential building at 1184 Wilson Avenue. The building would have 262 residential units and 263 parking spaces, including 39 visitor parking spaces, in a two and a half level parking structure. Overall the proposal has a Gross Floor Area of 22,541.1 square metres which would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.37 times the lot area. 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). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed building represents an appropriate level of intensification on the site and along an Avenue overlay with direct access to good public transit, and the proposal transitions appropriately to the Neighbourhoods area to the north.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 1184 Wilson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (May 30, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1184 Wilson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in revised Attachment 7 to the report (May 30, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision, provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 5. City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: 1. an indexed cash contribution of $1,100,000.00 to be paid by the Owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new residential building, to be allocated towards capital improvements to parkland, community facilities and/or public realm located within the vicinity of the site and/or Ward 6, provided that purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 2. the cash contribution set out in Recommendation 5.a.1. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date City Council adopts the zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of paymennt; and 3. in the event the cash contribution in Recommendation 5.a.1. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the by-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the site. b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the Owner shall construct the development in accordance with the accepted Travel Demand Management Plan, including the provision of Pre-loaded Transit Passes, a Car-share Vehicle and Space, Bike Repair Station(s), and a Real-time Transportation Screen, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and 2. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site. 6. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to engage the adjacent community at the Site Plan Control stage with the intent of making sure the applicant implements as many privacy measures as possible to respect the established residential neighbourhood to the north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 1184 Wilson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1184 Wilson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Revised Attachment 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision, provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 5. City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: 1. an indexed cash contribution of $1,100,000.00 to be paid by the Owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new residential building, to be allocated towards capital improvements to parkland, community facilities and/or public realm located within the vicinity of the site and/or Ward 6, provided that purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 2. the cash contribution set out in Recommendation 5.a.1. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment of the cash contribution by the owner to the City; and 3. in the event the cash contribution in Recommendation 5.a.1. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the by-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the site. b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the Owner shall construct the development in accordance with the accepted Travel Demand Management Plan, including the provision of Pre-loaded Transit Passes, a Car-share Vehicle and Space, Bike Repair Station(s), and a Real-time Transportation Screen, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and 2. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.
NY33.2amended
2699 to 2701 Keele St - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a mixed use building at 2699 to 2701 Keele Street. The building would be comprised of a five-storey (19.85 metre high) base building along the north, south and east portions of the built form. A 7-storey (27.05 metres high) base building component would be provided along the Keele Street frontage of the site. A nine-storey (33.60 metre high) mid-rise building component would be provided in the central southern portion of the built form, adjacent a 28-storey (90.90 metre high) tower which would be located in the southwest corner of the site close to the Highway 401 off-ramp and Keele Street, the tower height being exclusive of a 7.0 metre high mechanical penthouse. The proposal would contain a total of 372 residential units, 399 square metres of grade-related retail and 385 parking spaces in a five-level underground parking structure. An on-site parkland dedication of 608 square metres would also be provided. The proposed development would have a total gross floor area of 34,537 square metres above grade, which would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.6 times the area of the lot. 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). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2699 to 2701 Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (June 2, 2022) 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 Amendments as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bills(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 608 square metres located in the northeast of the site with a frontage along George Appleton Way, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: 1. a cash contribution of $1,700,000.00 to be paid by the Owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new residential building, to be allocated towards improvements to parks and community facilities in Ward 6, where a minimum of $250,000.00 is to be allocated toward beyond-base conditions and capital improvements for the on-site public park lands, and the balance of the cash contribution, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 2. the cash contribution set out in Recommendation 6.a.1. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date City Council adopts the Zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of payment; and 3. in the event the cash contribution in Recommendation 6.a.1. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the by-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the site. b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site 608 square metre parkland dedication on terms and conditions satisfactory to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; 2. the Owner shall construct the development in accordance with the accepted Transportation Impact Study Update, prepared by LEA (dated December 15, 2021), related to the proposed Transportation Demand Management measures including the provision of Transit Passes, Bike Repair Station(s), Real-time Transportation Screen, TDM Monitoring Program and Bike-Share, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 3. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; 4. the Owner is required to enter into the appropriate financially secured agreement(s) for the construction of the required improvements to the municipal infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and 5. the Owner will provide space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2699 to 2701 Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 2, 2022) 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 Amendments as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bills(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 608 square metres located in the northeast of the site with a frontage along George Appleton Way, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: 1. a cash contribution of $1,700,000.00 to be paid by the Owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new residential building, to be allocated towards improvements to parks and community facilities in Ward 6, where a minimum of $250,000.00 is to be allocated toward beyond-base conditions and capital improvements for the on-site public park lands, and the balance of the cash contribution, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 2. the cash contribution set out in Recommendation 6.a.1. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment of the cash contribution by the owner to the City; and; 3. in the event the cash contribution in Recommendation 6.a.1. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the by-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the site. b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site 608 square metre parkland dedication on terms and conditions satisfactory to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; 2. the Owner shall construct the development in accordance with the accepted Transportation Impact Study Update, prepared by LEA (dated December 15, 2021), related to the proposed Transportation Demand Management measures including the provision of Transit Passes, Bike Repair Station(s), Real-time Transportation Screen, TDM Monitoring Program and Bike-Share, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 3. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; 4. the Owner is required to enter into the appropriate financially secured agreement(s) for the construction of the required improvements to the municipal infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and 5. the Owner will provide space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10.
NY33.3amended
The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to amend both the former City of North York By-law 7625 and the City of Toronto By-law 569-2013 to permit the redevelopment of the lands with a 13-storey (42 metres, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) apartment building comprised of 313 dwelling units, including 54 replacement rental units, and 167 parking spaces. The total gross floor area (GFA) of the proposed development is 23,827 square metres, which represents a floor space index (FSI) of 3.66 times the lot area. The Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish the existing four-storey rental apartment building (2808 Keele Street) and single-detached house (2810 Keele Street), which together contains 54 rental dwelling units, and replace all 54 rental units at similar sizes and by their respective or larger bedroom types within the proposed development. The City-approved Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan would ensure existing tenants reserve the right to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and that they could afford alternative interim accommodation in the neighbourhood as the development is being constructed. 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 proposal represents an appropriate level of intensification along Keele Street, and provides for an appropriate transition from Apartment Neighbourhoods to Neighbourhoods, as contemplated by the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Zoning By-laws and to demolish the 54 existing rental dwelling units on the lands.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 2808 to 2810 Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2808 to 2810 Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bills to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (the "Section 37 Agreement") as follows: a. a cash contribution of one million and two-hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000.00) towards capital improvements to parkland, community facilities, and/or the public realm within the vicinity of the development site and/or Ward 6; b. the cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date City Council adopts the zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of payment; and c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-laws coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 6. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. a privately owned publicly-accessible spaces, having a minimum total area of approximately 1454.4 square metres at grade on the northern, western and southern portions of the site, as generally identified on Diagram 3 of Zoning By-law Amendment 569-2013, attached as Attachment 7 to this report, with the specific design of the privately owned publicly-accessible spaces and any associated easements and improvements to be determined as part of the Site Plan Approval process for this site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The privately owned publicly-accessible spaces easement shall include provisions for rights of support if necessary, and insurance and indemnification of the City by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (21 138298 NNY 06 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of fifty-four (54) existing rental dwelling units at 2808 and 2810 Keele Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental dwelling unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of one (1) studio unit, forty-five (45) two-bedroom units, six (6) three-bedroom units, and two (2) four-bedroom units, and shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 4,514 square metres, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by Turner Fleischer and dated May 18, 2022 and June 6, 2022, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least two (2) four-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units, four (4) three-bedroom replacement rental units, forty-one (41) two-bedroom replacement rental units, and one (1) studio replacement rental unit at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and two (2) three-bedroom replacement rental units and four (4) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the fifty-four (54) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents (including the right for six existing tenants of two-bedroom rental units to return to three-bedroom replacement rental units without increases in rent from moving to larger bedroom types), the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of rent gap payments, and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry equipment in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning equipment in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide and make available at least twenty-five (25) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental units, and such vehicle parking spaces shall be made available: firstly, to returning tenants whose lease agreements for their existing rental units in the existing building included access to a vehicular parking space, at no charge; secondly, to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; i. the owner shall provide and make available at least twelve (12) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental units, and such storage lockers shall be made available: firstly, to returning tenants whose lease agreements for their existing rental units in the existing building included access to a storage locker, at no charge; secondly, to returning tenants who did not previously rent a storage locker, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; and, thirdly, to new tenants of the replacement rental units, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; j. the fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 7.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 2808 and 2810 Keele Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 7.a. through 7.j. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of fifty-four (54) rental dwelling units at 2808 and 2810 Keele Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 7 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 7.a. through 7.j. above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 9. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 8 above. 10. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 2808 and 2810 Keele Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 8 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 10.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 37 agreement and Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 2808 to 2810 Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report dated May 24, 2022 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2808 to 2810 Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report dated May 24, 2022 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bills to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (the "Section 37 Agreement") as follows: a. a cash contribution of one million and two-hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000.00) towards capital improvements to parkland, community facilities, and/or the public realm within the vicinity of the development site and/or Ward 6; b. the cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; and c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-laws coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 6. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. a privately owned publicly-accessible spaces, having a minimum total area of approximately 1454.4 square metres at grade on the northern, western and southern portions of the site, as generally identified on Diagram 3 of Zoning By-law Amendment 569-2013, attached as Attachment 7 to this report, with the specific design of the privately owned publicly-accessible spaces and any associated easements and improvements to be determined as part of the Site Plan Approval process for this site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The privately owned publicly-accessible spaces easement shall include provisions for rights of support if necessary, and insurance and indemnification of the City by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (21 138298 NNY 06 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of fifty-four (54) existing rental dwelling units at 2808 and 2810 Keele Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental dwelling unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of one (1) studio unit, forty-five (45) two-bedroom units, six (6) three-bedroom units, and two (2) four-bedroom units, and shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 4,514 square metres, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by Turner Fleischer and dated May 18, 2022 and June 6, 2022, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least two (2) four-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units, four (4) three-bedroom replacement rental units, forty-one (41) two-bedroom replacement rental units, and one (1) studio replacement rental unit at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and two (2) three-bedroom replacement rental units and four (4) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the fifty-four (54) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents (including the right for six existing tenants of two-bedroom rental units to return to three-bedroom replacement rental units without increases in rent from moving to larger bedroom types), the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of rent gap payments, and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry equipment in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning equipment in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide and make available at least twenty-five (25) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental units, and such vehicle parking spaces shall be made available: firstly, to returning tenants whose lease agreements for their existing rental units in the existing building included access to a vehicular parking space, at no charge; secondly, to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; i. the owner shall provide and make available at least twelve (12) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental units, and such storage lockers shall be made available: firstly, to returning tenants whose lease agreements for their existing rental units in the existing building included access to a storage locker, at no charge; secondly, to returning tenants who did not previously rent a storage locker, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; and, thirdly, to new tenants of the replacement rental units, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; j. the fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 7.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 2808 and 2810 Keele Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 7.a. through 7.j. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of fifty-four (54) rental dwelling units at 2808 and 2810 Keele Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 7 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 7.a. through 7.j. above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 9. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 8 above. 10. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 2808 and 2810 Keele Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 8 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the fifty-four (54) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 10.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 37 agreement and Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
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155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive - Zoning By-Law Amendment - Final Report
This application proposes to demolish the existing one- and two-storey dwellings and redevelop the lands with a 19-storey (64.5 metre plus a 6.5 metre mechanical penthouse) residential building inclusive of a three-storey base. The building would contain 106 assisted living affordable dwelling units with indoor and outdoor amenity space, and have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 10,991 square metres, which represents a density of 9.1 times the area of the lot. A three-level underground parking garage is proposed for 33 vehicular parking spaces and 50 bicycle parking spaces for the property. 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). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) 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. 3. City Council require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act which shall include the following: a. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner must enter into a mutual access agreement for the shared driveway access between the subject site and the adjacent property at 145 Elm Ridge Drive; and b. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner shall prepare a reference plan showing, as separate parts, all parcels for which easements are required under the agreement in Recommendation 3(a) above, and deposit on title to the lands, for the purpose of providing reciprocal easements with the adjacent lands to the east known as 145 Elm Ridge Drive. 4. City Council require that the following matters be secured in the Site Plan Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. prior to Site Plan Approval, the applicant is required to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for two existing catch basins works within the City's right-of-way and provide financial security, submit engineering and inspection fees and provide insurance as required and proposed infrastructure improvement will have to be designed, constructed and operational to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and b. the owner shall construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site. 5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to forward a copy of the Council approval connected with the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive to the Board of Directors at Toronto Community Housing Corporation for its information. 6. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the Owner, may be permitted to apply to amend the site specific zoning by-law for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific by-law comes into effect.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) 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. 3. City Council require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act which shall include the following: a. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner must enter into a mutual access agreement for the shared driveway access between the subject site and the adjacent property at 145 Elm Ridge Drive; and b. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner shall prepare a reference plan showing, as separate parts, all parcels for which easements are required under the agreement in Recommendation 3(a) above, and deposit on title to the lands, for the purpose of providing reciprocal easements with the adjacent lands to the east known as 145 Elm Ridge Drive. 4. City Council require that the following matters be secured in the Site Plan Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. prior to Site Plan Approval, the applicant is required to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for two existing catch basins works within the City's right-of-way and provide financial security, submit engineering and inspection fees and provide insurance as required and proposed infrastructure improvement will have to be designed, constructed and operational to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and b. the owner shall construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site. 5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to forward a copy of the Council approval connected with the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive to the Board of Directors at Toronto Community Housing Corporation for its information.
NY33.5amended
At its meeting of September 30, 2015, City Council adopted the 515 and 525 Chaplin Crescent - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Final Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, dated September 30, 2015 (item NY 8.44). The application proposed to amend both former City of Toronto By-law 438-86 and City-wide By-law 569-2013 to permit a new 13-storey rental apartment building addition beside an existing eight-storey rental apartment building at 515 and 525 Chaplin Crescent. The addition would cause the demolition and replacement of some of the existing rental apartment units. Following the adoption of the Final Report by City Council, the applicant proposed revisions to the application that differed from those contained in the Final Report, and requested that the amending Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 attached to the report be held from enactment. The revisions of note include the non-integration, structurally, of the proposed new building with the existing building, and a reduction in the density, gross floor area, and number of parking spaces resulting from a reduction in the number of units. The driveway on Chaplin Crescent is also proposed to be relocated. The proposed building height would remain the same at 13 storeys (42.5 metres). The proposed overall density would reduce by 0.14 from 3.71 to 3.57 times the lot area, and the gross floor area would reduce by 1,261.69 square metres from 25,221 to 23,959.31 square metres. The overall number of units would reduce by 12 units from 290 units to 278 units. Details are discussed in the Revised Proposal and Comments sections of this Report. Staff has considered the proposed revisions and determined that a revised Final Report containing the proposed revisions would be appropriate for Council's consideration.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands at 515 to 525 Chaplin Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 515 to 525 Chaplin Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council require the owner to voluntarily enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. a voluntary cash contribution of $50,000.00 (Fifty thousand dollars) towards streetscape, and/or public realm improvements within the vicinity of the development site and/or Ward 8; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date City Council adopts the zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: 1. the owner shall agree to secure the tenure of all sixty-six (66) new dwelling units, inclusive of the rental replacement units, within the building to be constructed at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent as well as the existing 212 units on the site for a total of 278 secured rental units for not less than 20 years; 2. the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the existing two hundred and twelve (212) units at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the residential rental property, for a period of at least twenty (20) years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendments come into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion to condominium ownership or from residential rental use during such twenty (20) year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; 3. the owner shall provide, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, improvements to the existing rental housing at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent, taking into account feedback obtained through a tenant survey, as follows: 4. prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval: A. the owner shall submit to the City a Construction Mitigation Strategy and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental buildings at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; prior to first occupancy of the new residential building: B. the owner shall construct a new 134.85 square metre indoor amenity space on the ground floor of 515 Chaplin Crescent for the exclusive use of all tenants in the retained units at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent, as generally illustrated in the Architecture Plans prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners and dated January 28, 2022. Any revision to these drawings shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; C. the owner shall construct an enclosed garbage collections area for the retained buildings and new development. The location, layout, and specifications of the garbage enclosure shall be developed and approved through the site plan review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; D. the owner will construct or provide additional seating, in the form of benches, in the courtyard between 515 and 525 Chaplin Crescent; and E. the costs associated with the provision and maintenance of the rental housing improvements and Construction Mitigation Strategy and Tenant Communication Plan required in Recommendations 4.d.4 A. through 4.d.4.D above shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing rental buildings at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent in any form. For clarity, the owner shall agree to not apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board, or any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for an above-guideline increase in rent to recover expenses incurred in completing the rental housing improvements in Recommendations 4.d.4.A through 4.d.4.D above. 5. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (10 121754 NNY 00 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of nine (9) existing rental dwelling units at 515 Chaplin Crescent, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental dwelling unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. All nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units shall be one-bedroom units and collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 634.8 square metres, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners, dated May 5, 2022, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least seven (7) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents and at least two (2) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the nine (9) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of a rent gap payment, and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no additional cost to tenants; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide and make available four (4) vehicle parking spaces to returning tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units who previously leased vehicle parking spaces, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid, in the existing rental buildings at 515 to 525 Chaplin Crescent. Any remaining units may be leased to other tenants of the replacement rental units and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; i. the nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and j. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 515 to 525 Chaplin, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 5.a. through 5.i. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of nine (9) rental dwelling units at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 5 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 5.a. through 5.j. above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 6 above. 8. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 515-525 Chaplin Crescent after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the Owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the Owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the Owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the Owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 8.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands at 515 to 525 Chaplin Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 515 to 525 Chaplin Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council require the owner to voluntarily enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. a voluntary cash contribution of $50,000.00 (Fifty thousand dollars) towards streetscape, and/or public realm improvements within the vicinity of the development site and/or Ward 8; b. the cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: 1. the owner shall agree to secure the tenure of all sixty-six (66) new dwelling units, inclusive of the rental replacement units, within the building to be constructed at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent as well as the existing 212 units on the site for a total of 278 secured rental units for not less than 20 years; 2. the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the existing two hundred and twelve (212) units at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the residential rental property, for a period of at least twenty (20) years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendments come into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion to condominium ownership or from residential rental use during such twenty (20) year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; 3. the owner shall provide, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, improvements to the existing rental housing at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent, taking into account feedback obtained through a tenant survey, as follows: 4. prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval: A. the owner shall submit to the City a Construction Mitigation Strategy and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental buildings at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; Prior to first occupancy of the new residential building: B. the owner shall construct a new 134.85 square metre indoor amenity space on the ground floor of 515 Chaplin Crescent for the exclusive use of all tenants in the retained units at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent, as generally illustrated in the Architecture Plans prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners and dated January 28, 2022. Any revision to these drawings shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; C. the owner shall construct an enclosed garbage collections area for the retained buildings and new development. The location, layout, and specifications of the garbage enclosure shall be developed and approved through the site plan review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; D. the owner will construct or provide additional seating, in the form of benches, in the courtyard between 515 and 525 Chaplin Crescent; and E. the costs associated with the provision and maintenance of the rental housing improvements and Construction Mitigation Strategy and Tenant Communication Plan required in Recommendations 4.d.4.A. through 4.d.4.D above shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing rental buildings at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent in any form. For clarity, the owner shall agree to not apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board, or any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for an above-guideline increase in rent to recover expenses incurred in completing the rental housing improvements in Recommendations 4.d.4.A through 4.d.4.D above. 5. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (10 121754 NNY 00 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of nine (9) existing rental dwelling units at 515 Chaplin Crescent, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental dwelling unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. All nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units shall be one-bedroom units and collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 634.8 square metres, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners, dated May 5, 2022, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least seven (7) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents and at least two (2) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the nine (9) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of a rent gap payment, and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no additional cost to tenants; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide and make available four (4) vehicle parking spaces to returning tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units who previously leased vehicle parking spaces, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid, in the existing rental buildings at 515 to 525 Chaplin Crescent. Any remaining units may be leased to other tenants of the replacement rental units and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; i. the nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and j. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 515 to 525 Chaplin, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 5.a. through 5.i. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of nine (9) rental dwelling units at 515-525 Chaplin Crescent after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 5 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 5.a. through 5.j. above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 6 above. 8. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 515-525 Chaplin Crescent after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the Owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the Owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the Owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the Owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the nine (9) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 8.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
NY33.6amended
The rental demolition application propose to demolish the existing three-storey building containing 31 rental dwelling units and ground-oriented commercial and retail uses facing Yonge Street at 2674, 2676, and 2678 Yonge Street. These lands will be consolidated with an adjacent vacant lot at 2704 Yonge Street, upon which an application to amend the Zoning By-law is proposed. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes a nine-storey (31.18 metres high plus 3.5 metres high mechanical equipment) mixed use building with ground-oriented non-residential uses along Yonge Street on the lands. The proposal is comprised of 91 dwelling units, of which 31 will be replacement rental units. 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 conforms with intent of the Official Plan and Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2674, 2676, 2678, 2704 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 7 to the report (June 13, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with Attachment 7 amended by replacing Diagram 3 with the Diagram in the Attachment to Motion 1 by Councillor Mike Colle. 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. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (20 194151 NNY 08 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of thirty-one (31) existing rental dwelling units at 2674, 2676, and 2678 Yonge Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the Owner shall provide and maintain thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental dwelling unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of twenty-three (23) one-bedroom units and eight (8) two-bedroom units and collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 2,090.5 square metres, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by Studio JCI and dated April 11 and 26, 2022, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner shall provide and maintain at least eighteen (18) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units and one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental unit at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and the remaining five (5) one-bedroom replacement rental units and seven (7) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the thirty-one (31) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of rent gap payments, and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the Owner shall provide tenants of all thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; f. the Owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the Owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; h. the thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 3.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and i. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 2674, 2676, 2678, and 2704 Yonge Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 3.a.to 3.h. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of thirty-one (31) rental dwelling units at 2674, 2676, and 2678 Yonge Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendations 3.a. to 3.h. above have been secured through one or more agreements under Recommendation 3.i. above; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the Owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 3.a. to 3.h. above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 5. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 4 above. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 2674, 2676, and 2678 Yonge Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 4 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the Owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the Owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the Owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the Owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 6.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 7. City Council approve that prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey an onsite parkland dedication having an area of approximately 127.2 square metres (located along the southern edge of the property with frontage on Yonge Street adjacent to Snider Parkette) with the remaining 103.54 square metres satisfied through a cash-in-lieu payment under Section 42 of the Planning Act and the City's parkland dedication By-law (as reflected in Chapter 415 of the City's Municipal Code) all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. The value of the residual cash-in-lieu will be appraised through Real Estate Services, upon the submission of an application for the first above grade building permit, and is valid for six months. 8. City Council approve that the parkland dedication shall be conveyed to the City in base park condition, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. The Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 9. City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, , the owner shall pay to the City, a cash contribution in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) to be allocated at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for the following matters: 1. public park improvements; 2. public art; and/or 3. streetscape improvements within proximity of the lands in the Ward. Any streetscape improvements will be designed to comply with the Streetscape Manual or are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 9.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date City Council adopts the zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 9.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose(s) within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. prior to issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions in a site plan control application(s), the owner shall submit plans and materials sufficient to show the cost, location, configuration, and design of the reconstruction and restoration of the historic gates and columns located at the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection of Alexandra Boulevard and Yonge Street ("Gate Restoration"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager of Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Lytton Park Residents' Organization. The Owner shall post an irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of 120 percent of the cost of the Gate Restoration, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the City Solicitor; and e. prior to the earlier of any non-residential or residential use or occupancy, and the registration of the first condominium on the lands, the owner shall demonstrate that the Gate Restoration has been undertaken and completed in accordance with the plans and materials submitted and approved in the context of site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 10. City Council also direct that the following matters be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; b. prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions in a site plan control application(s), the owner will demonstrate substantial compliance with the wind comfort conditions of the sensor locations shown in pedestrian level wind study dated August 31, 2020 by Gradient Wind, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning. The owner will endeavour to achieve ideal wind comfort conditions for the various location types of the site and adjacent public areas; c. the owner shall construct and maintain to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, an area of not less than 482 square metres at grade for use by the general public as publicly accessible, privately-owned open space, in a location generally identified in the Zoning By-law Amendment, with the location configuration and design of the privately-owned open space to be determined in the context of site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; d. prior to the earlier of any non-residential or residential use or occupancy and registration of the first condominium on the lands, the owner shall have completed construction of the privately-owned open space referred to in Recommendation 10.c. above and shall prepare all documents and convey to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, a public access easement in perpetuity in favour of the City over the privately-owned open space, including rights of support as applicable, on such terms and conditions as are set out in the Section 37 agreement and the Zoning By-law Amendment, including provision for insurance and indemnification associated with public access easements; e. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall satisfy the parkland dedication requirement for the development as set out in Recommendations 7 and 8 above; and f. prior to the issuance of the first building permit or first below-grade building permit, the owner shall demonstrate a minimum distance of 3 metres between the building, including all below and above grade structures, to all Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission. 11. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement, Section 37 Agreement, and other related agreement(s). 12. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2674, 2676, 2678, 2704 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 7 to the report June 13, 2022 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. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (20 194151 NNY 08 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of thirty-one (31) existing rental dwelling units at 2674, 2676, and 2678 Yonge Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the Owner shall provide and maintain thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental dwelling unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of twenty-three (23) one-bedroom units and eight (8) two-bedroom units and collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 2,090.5 square metres, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by Studio JCI and dated April 11 and 26, 2022, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner shall provide and maintain at least eighteen (18) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units and one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental unit at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and the remaining five (5) one-bedroom replacement rental units and seven (7) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the thirty-one (31) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of rent gap payments, and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the Owner shall provide tenants of all thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; f. the Owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the Owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; h. the thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 3.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and i. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 2674, 2676, 2678, and 2704 Yonge Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 3.a.to 3.h. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of thirty-one (31) rental dwelling units at 2674, 2676, and 2678 Yonge Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendations 3.a. to 3.h. above have been secured through one or more agreements under Recommendation 3.i. above; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the Owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 3.a. to 3.h. above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 5. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 4 above. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 2674, 2676, and 2678 Yonge Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 4 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the Owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the Owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the Owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the Owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the thirty-one (31) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 6.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 7. City Council approve that prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey an onsite parkland dedication having an area of approximately 127.2 square metres (located along the southern edge of the property with frontage on Yonge Street adjacent to Snider Parkette) with the remaining 103.54 square metres satisfied through a cash-in-lieu payment under Section 42 of the Planning Act and the City's parkland dedication By-law (as reflected in Chapter 415 of the City's Municipal Code) all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. The value of the residual cash-in-lieu will be appraised through Real Estate Services, upon the submission of an application for the first above grade building permit, and is valid for six months. 8. City Council approve that the parkland dedication shall be conveyed to the City in base park condition, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. The Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 9. City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, , the owner shall pay to the City, a cash contribution in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) to be allocated at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for the following matters: 1. public park improvements; 2. public art; and/or 3. streetscape improvements within proximity of the lands in the Ward. Any streetscape improvements will be designed to comply with the Streetscape Manual or are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the cash contribution referenced in Recommendation 9.a. is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 9.a. has not been used for the intended purpose(s) within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. prior to issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions in a site plan control application(s), the owner shall submit plans and materials sufficient to show the cost, location, configuration, and design of the reconstruction and restoration of the historic gates and columns located at the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection of Alexandra Boulevard and Yonge Street ("Gate Restoration"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager of Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Lytton Park Residents' Organization. The Owner shall post an irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of 120 percent of the cost of the Gate Restoration, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the City Solicitor; and e. prior to the earlier of any non-residential or residential use or occupancy, and the registration of the first condominium on the lands, the owner shall demonstrate that the Gate Restoration has been undertaken and completed in accordance with the plans and materials submitted and approved in the context of site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 10. City Council also direct that the following matters be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: a. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; b. prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions in a site plan control application(s), the owner will demonstrate substantial compliance with the wind comfort conditions of the sensor locations shown in pedestrian level wind study dated August 31, 2020 by Gradient Wind, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning. The owner will endeavour to achieve ideal wind comfort conditions for the various location types of the site and adjacent public areas; c. the owner shall construct and maintain to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, an area of not less than 482 square metres at grade for use by the general public as publicly accessible, privately-owned open space, in a location generally identified in the Zoning By-law Amendment, with the location configuration and design of the privately-owned open space to be determined in the context of site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; d. prior to the earlier of any non-residential or residential use or occupancy and registration of the first condominium on the lands, the owner shall have completed construction of the privately-owned open space referred to in Recommendation 10.c. above and shall prepare all documents and convey to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, a public access easement in perpetuity in favour of the City over the privately-owned open space, including rights of support as applicable, on such terms and conditions as are set out in the Section 37 agreement and the Zoning By-law Amendment, including provision for insurance and indemnification associated with public access easements; e. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall satisfy the parkland dedication requirement for the development as set out in Recommendations 7 and 8 above; and f. prior to the issuance of the first building permit or first below-grade building permit, the owner shall demonstrate a minimum distance of 3 metres between the building, including all below and above grade structures, to all Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission. 11. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement, Section 37 Agreement, and other related agreement(s). 12. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit, will be issued until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered.
NY33.7adopted
241 Redpath Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report
The application proposes to demolish a 12-storey apartment buliding containing 46 rental units located at 241 Redpath Avenue. The 46 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new 38-storey building comprised of 362 dwelling units. The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 151705 NNY 15 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The OLT issued an oral decision on May 12, 2022, approving the Zoning By-law Amendement in principle, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the necessary agreements with the City, are secured, including the rental housing matters. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (20 151708 NNY 15 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The forty-six (46) replacement rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of 2,847 square metres and be comprised of thirty-four (34) one-bedroom units and twelve (12) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated April 12, 2022. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least twenty-three (23) one-bedroom and seven (7) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and eleven (11) one-bedroom and five (5) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance, including rent gap payments, to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least nine (9) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly parking charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis; h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as it is offered to any other resident of the proposed development; i. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development. j. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least forty-six (46) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a similar monthly charge as tenants currently pay; and k. the forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and l. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 241 Redpath Avenue, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.l above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendments (if applicable). 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 241 Redpath Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing buildings commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (20 151708 NNY 15 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The forty-six (46) replacement rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of 2,847 square metres and be comprised of thirty-four (34) one-bedroom units and twelve (12) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated April 12, 2022. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least twenty-three (23) one-bedroom and seven (7) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and eleven (11) one-bedroom and five (5) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance, including rent gap payments, to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least nine (9) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly parking charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis; h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as it is offered to any other resident of the proposed development; i. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development. j. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least forty-six (46) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a similar monthly charge as tenants currently pay; and k. the forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and l. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 241 Redpath Avenue, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.l above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendments (if applicable). 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 241 Redpath Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing buildings commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the forty-six (46) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
NY33.8amended
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 29-storey (98.6 metres including mechanical penthouse) residential building with a total residential gross floor area ("GFA") of 22,811 square metres. The existing building on the site occupied by a Bell Canada telephone switching station has a GFA of 4,140 square metres and is proposed to be retained. The total GFA would be 26,951 square metres, resulting in a Floor Space Index ("FSI") of 5.32. The new building would have 350 residential units, 113 vehicular parking spaces and 263 bicycle parking spaces. The application also proposes an off-site parkland dedication with a size of 1654 square metres at the lands municipally known as of the date of this report as 15 to 21 Holmes Avenue and shown as Parts 3, 6 and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-32436 (see Attachment 5). 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). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed building represents an appropriate level of intensification given the site's proximity to rapid transit, and adheres to the vision and density provisions of the North York Centre Secondary Plan while providing appropriate transition to the lower scale neighbourhood to the east.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 31 Finch Avenue East and 32, 36 and 38 Olive Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (June 8, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 31 Finch Avenue East and 32, 36 and 38 Olive Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 7 to the report (June 8, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 5. City Council direct that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an off-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1654 square metres, composed of the lands shown as Parts 3, 6 and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-32436 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of the off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council authorize a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner 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 owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; the owner is required to submit a design and cost estimate to be approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and a letter of credit equal to 120 percent of the Parks and Recreation Development Charges payable for the development; and the design, cost estimate and letter of credit will be required prior to the issuance of the first building permit. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and to have it executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: 1. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development, the Owner shall make an upwardly indexed financial contribution to the City of $1,740,611.13 to be allocated to local area improvements within the vicinity of the subject site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor; 2. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 8.a.1. above will be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date City Council adopts the Zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of payment; 3. in the event that the cash contribution in Recommendation 8.a.1. above has not been used for the determined purposed within three years of the amending zoning by-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and 4. indoor residential recreational amenity space at a size of not less than 1.5 square metres per dwelling unit, eligible as a density incentive in accordance with Section 3.3 of the North York Centre Secondary Plan. b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the Owner shall convey to the City as off-site parkland dedication the lands shown as Parts 3, 6 and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-32436, in Attachment 5 to the report (June 8, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; 2. the Owner shall make a contribution in the amount of $50,000 to be allocated toward the City of Toronto Bike Share program for investment in the expansion of the program in the Willowdale area; and 3. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the Site Plan Control application.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 31 Finch Avenue East and 32, 36 and 38 Olive Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 31 Finch Avenue East and 32, 36 and 38 Olive Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement the foregoing recommendation(s) provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 5. City Council direct that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an off-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1654 square metres, composed of the lands shown as Parts 3, 6 and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-32436 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of the off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council authorize a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner 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 owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; the owner is required to submit a design and cost estimate to be approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and a letter of credit equal to 120 percent of the Parks and Recreation Development Charges payable for the development; and the design, cost estimate and letter of credit will be required prior to the issuance of the first building permit. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and to have it executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: 1. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development, the Owner shall make an upwardly indexed financial contribution to the City of $1,740,611.13 to be allocated to local area improvements within the vicinity of the subject site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor; 2. the amount in 8.a.1. above will be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Agreement to the date of payment; 3. in the event that the cash contribution in 8.a.1. above has not been used for the determined purposed within three years of the amending zoning by-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and 4. indoor residential recreational amenity space at a size of not less than 1.5 square metres per dwelling unit, eligible as a density incentive in accordance with Section 3.3 of the North York Centre Secondary Plan. b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the Owner shall convey to the City as off-site parkland dedication the lands shown as Parts 3, 6 and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-32436, in Attachment 5 to this report, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; 2. the Owner shall make a contribution in the amount of $50,000 to be allocated toward the City of Toronto Bike Share program for investment in the expansion of the program in the Willowdale area; and 3. the Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the Site Plan Control application.
NY33.9adopted
228 to 232 Finch Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 to permit a four-storey stacked residential townhouse building (measuring 12.95 metres in height) with 36 residential units at 228, 230, and 232 Finch Avenue West. A one-level underground garage is proposed with 46 parking spaces, which includes 7 visitor spaces. The proposed development is in keeping with the objectives of the Central Finch Area Secondary Plan to encourage redevelopment along the Central Finch Area, while providing transition to the abutting lower density neighbourhood to the north and improving the streetscape along Finch Avenue West. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Plan to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 228, 230, and 232 Finch Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (June 6, 2022) 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 Amendments as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 228, 230, and 232 Finch Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
NY33.10adopted
1 to 87 Bredonhill Court, Phase 1E, Block 2 - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report
The Part Lot Control Exemption Application (the "Application") applies to the lands identified as Blocks 1 and 2 on Plan 66M-2577 and known as Phase 1E of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project (Attachment 4) (related Site Plan Application No: 17 222387 NNY 15 SA). The Application proposes to permit the creation of the following: - parcels intended to be future Parcels of Tied Lands (POTL) for 36 market freehold townhouses being Parts 1 to 36 on the draft R-Plan attached as Attachment 3 and associated common elements intended for a future common element condominium being Parts 37 to 39, 45 and 50; - parcels intended for the creation of 18 three-storey back-to-back stacked townhouses being Part 40 and associated outdoor space being Part 41 intended to be a future standard condominium; - parcels intended for 27 rental back-to-back townhouses being Parts 42, 44 and 47 and associated outdoor space being Parts 43, 48 and 49) retained by Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC); and - various easements to be created over Parts 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, including over a private lane in the form of a future common elements road being Part 39. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms to 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. A Common Elements Condominium application to create a common elements condominium over the private lane and other common elements, being Parts 1 to 36, and to tie the Market Freehold Townhouses as POTLs to the private lane, starting at the northeastern portion of the block and ending at the southeastern and eastern portions of the block as well as other common elements (including Parts 37, 38, 45 and 50) will be submitted in the future. The applicant recently made a resubmission of additional information in support of this application on March 10, 2022. The owner and TCHC both require a Part Lot Control Exemption and the applicant has provided a draft R-Plan and colour coded draft R-Plan (Attachment 3) delineating the parts that will be subject to various easements within the Phase 1E lands, being Block 1 and Block 2 on Plan 66M-2577. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act against the subject lands, described in Schedule "A" in attachment 6 to this report, whereby the owner agrees not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands 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 1 to 87 Bredonhill Court, being Blocks 1 and 2 on 66M-2577 as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (June 3, 2022) 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. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, 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; 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 6 to this report, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release, partially release, or provide consent to charge or convey under, 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 and authorize and direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to release the Section 118 Restriction from title to portions of the subject lands that become subject to a registered plan of condominium. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands. 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 1 to 87 Bredonhill Court, being Blocks 1 and 2 on 66M-2577 as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 to this report, 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, 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; 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 6 to this report, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release, partially release, or provide consent to charge or convey under, 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 and authorize and direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to release the Section 118 Restriction from title to portions of the subject lands that become subject to a registered plan of condominium. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands. 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.
NY33.11adopted
2932, 2934, 2936, 2940 and 2942 Bayview Ave - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report
This application requests exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act on the lands municipally known at 2932, 2934, 2936, 2940 and 2942 Bayview Avenue (the "Subject Lands") to facilitate the sale of two detached dwellings and sixteen, 3-storey townhouses, arranged in two blocks and facing Bayview Avenue. The proposed exemption from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act has been requested by the owner to permit the division of the lands into a number of parcels that will enable the applicant to transfer or mortgage title for portions of the lands. This report reviews and recommends approval of a Part Lot Control Exemption by-law to be enacted for a period of up to 2 years on the Subject Lands. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the Subject Lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the Subject Lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director or their designate. 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.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 2932, 2934, 2936, 2940 and 2942 Bayview Ave as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (June 9, 2022) 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. 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; 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" to this report, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate; and c. the Ontario Land Tribunal issues its final Order bringing the Zoning by-law Amendment into full force and effect. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from the two future parcels of land consisting of Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, that will contain detached dwellings as soon as the parcels are created, and to release the Section 118 from the future common element condominium 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 a Common Elements Condominium has been registered to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director. 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 and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 6. 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 2932, 2934, 2936, 2940 and 2942 Bayview Ave as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report dated June 9, 2022, 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; 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" to this report, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate; and c. the Ontario Land Tribunal issues its final Order bringing the Zoning by-law Amendment into full force and effect. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from the two future parcels of land consisting of Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, that will contain detached dwellings as soon as the parcels are created, and to release the Section 118 from the future common element condominium 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 a Common Elements Condominium has been registered to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director. 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 and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 6. 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.
NY33.12adopted
This application proposes to remove the Holding (H) symbol for the lands municipally known as 110 and 112 Sheppard Avenue West. Removal of the Holding (H) symbol would allow for the development of a 6-storey residential building containing 30 units to proceed on the site. The existing site-specific Zoning By-laws contain a Holding (H) symbol due to existing sanitary capacity issues on Sheppard Avenue West. A solution for the sanitary capacity issues that does not rely on municipal infrastructure improvements has been identified and accepted. The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the City Solicitor, and the Director, Community Planning, North York District are satisfied that the Holding (H) symbol can be removed. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to remove the Holding (H) symbol for the lands at 110 and 112 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). By removing the Holding (H) symbol, the City Council-approved development can proceed.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by By-law 926-2019, for the lands at 110 and 112 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (June 1, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended by By-law 927-2019, for the lands at 110 and 112 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 7 to the report (June 1, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by By-law 926-2019, for the lands at 110 and 112 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended by By-law 927-2019, for the lands at 110 and 112 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
NY33.13adopted
2450 Victoria Park Avenue - Class 4 Noise Area Classification (NPC-300)
The report recommends City Council classify the site at 2450 Victoria Park Avenue as a Class 4 Noise Area under Provincial Noise Guidelines (NPC-300) as administered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). A Class 4 Noise Area classification allows for higher daytime and nighttime sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impact of such higher levels is mitigated by specified noise control measures. An Environmental Noise Feasibility Study was prepared in support of the development (the "Noise Study"), and a third party peer review of the Noise Study was undertaken. The Noise Study confirms that the site at 2450 Victoria Park Avenue can be appropriately considered for a Class 4 Area classification. A Class 4 Noise Area classification would allow the existing commercial/industrial uses close to the subject site to rely on this noise classification and related sound level limits in applications for required provincial approvals including operating certificates.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 2450 Victoria Park Avenue, currently subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File 17 255293 NNY 33 OZ), Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (File 21 220581 NNY 17 SB), and Site Plan Application (File 21 220587 NNY 17 SA), as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning). 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate to forward a copy of City Council's decision to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1.City Council classify the lands municipally known as 2450 Victoria Park Avenue, currently subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File No. 17 255293 NNY 33 OZ), Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (File No. 21 220581 NNY 17 SB), and Site Plan Application (File No. 21 220587 NNY 17 SA), as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning). 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate to forward a copy of City Council's decision to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.
NY33.14adopted
On July 15, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the redevelopment of the lands with five residential buildings consisting of nine towers ranging in height from 40 to 52 storeys. A total of 4,086 dwelling units are proposed. The proposal also includes some non-residential uses at grade. Two public parks and 437 square metres pf community space are also proposed as part of the development. The proposal has an overall density of 9.95 for the lands. On July 15, 2021, a Plan of Subdivision application was submitted in order to create the development blocks and the new public infrastructure, including two new public parks located at the north and south ends of the site fronting onto Concorde Place, which will have a combined area of 3,690 square metres, and a new L-shaped public street that is proposed to bisect the 10-12 Concorde Place property in a north-south direction. On January 28, 2022, the Applicant appealed both the Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act (OLT Lead Case No: OLT-22-002185). This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal and the Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval appeal for the lands at 1 to 3 Concorde Gate and 10 to 12 Concorde Place and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. where applicable community benefits and other matters in support of the development are to be secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the wind tunnel study have been made to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the City has confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; and e. the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval respecting the proposed Plan of Subdivision are in a form and content acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prepared in consultation with the City Solicitor and appropriate City Divisions. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal and the Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval appeal for the lands at 1 to 3 Concorde Gate and 10 to 12 Concorde Place and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. where applicable community benefits and other matters in support of the development are to be secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the wind tunnel study have been made to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; d. the City has confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; and e. the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval respecting the proposed Plan of Subdivision are in a form and content acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prepared in consultation with the City Solicitor and appropriate City Divisions. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY33.15adopted
175 Wynford Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
On September 25, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the redevelopment of the lands with four residential and mixed-use buildings ranging from 45 to 54 storeys in height, containing 2,750 dwelling units, 10,082 square metres of non residential floorspace for a hotel, retail uses and a daycare centre. A total of 1,558 parking spaces were proposed to be accommodated within 6 levels of underground parking. On June 20, 2021 the applicant submitted a revised proposal to permit the redevelopment of the lands with three residential and mixed-use buildings with heights of 55, 59 and 65 storeys. The proposal includes a total of 2,500 dwelling units, 1,791 square metres of retail space, hotel and a daycare centre. The proposal has an overall proposed density of 12.4 times the area of the lot. On July 30, 2021, the Applicant appealed the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act (OLT Case No: OLT-21-001257). This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 175 Wynford Drive and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. where applicable, community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the Owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the Applicant provides confirmation that the building envelope is outside of the required top-of bank setback from the ravine to the north of the site, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; d. the Applicant has submitted a revised Arborist report and detailed landscape plans and addressed the outstanding issues from the Urban Forestry memo dated August 10, 2021, and the Urban Forestry- Ravine and Natural Feature Protection memo dated July 28,2021, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation; e. the Applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memorandum dated August 11, 2021 or as may be updated in response to further submission(s) filed by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the Applicant has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 175 Wynford Drive and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. where applicable, community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the Owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the Applicant provides confirmation that the building envelope is outside of the required top-of bank setback from the ravine to the north of the site, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; d. the Applicant has submitted a revised Arborist report and detailed landscape plans and addressed the outstanding issues from the Urban Forestry memo dated August 10, 2021, and the Urban Forestry- Ravine and Natural Feature Protection memo dated July 28,2021, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation; e. the Applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memorandum dated August 11, 2021 or as may be updated in response to further submission(s) filed by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the Applicant has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY33.16adopted
On November 4, 2019, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted at 801 York Mills Road and 1855 Leslie Street to permit two, 21-storey towers (69 metres each), and a 9-storey apartment building (31.9 metres). On April 25, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT"). The appeal was made to a revised proposal from the original and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. The current application proposes two, 16-storey towers (52.06 metres each) joined by an 8-storey base building (height of 27 metres) along York Mills Road, that includes 10-storey (34.2) and 8-storey (28.3 metres) wings at the south end of the site, and a 5-storey townhouse building (15 metres). This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 801 York Mills Road and 1855 Leslie Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. where applicable, community benefits and other matters in support of the development, including but not limited to parkland conveyances and pedestrian and vehicular access easements for public use, are to be secured in a Section 37, or other agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified in the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum dated January 17, 2020 or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the owner has submitted a Travel Demand Management plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and that such matters arising from the accepted Travel Demand Management plan, be secured if required. 3. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of 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 owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 801 York Mills Road and 1855 Leslie Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. where applicable, community benefits and other matters in support of the development, including but not limited to parkland conveyances and pedestrian and vehicular access easements for public use, are to be secured in a Section 37, or other agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified in the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum dated January 17, 2020 or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the owner has submitted a Travel Demand Management plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and that such matters arising from the accepted Travel Demand Management plan, be secured if required. 3. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of 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 owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY33.17adopted
10 Ruddington Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction
On December 18, 2020 a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to construct a 14-storey rental apartment building with 182 residential units and a 10-storey condominium apartment building with 127 residential units. The existing 13 storey rental apartment building with 155 residential units would also be retained. The total proposed gross floor area for all existing and proposed buildings would be 41,480 square metres resulting in a density of 2.88 FSI. The development proposes a total of 227 new vehicular parking spaces and an on-site parkland dedication. On December 23, 2021, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference ("CMC") is scheduled for July 11, 2022. This report reviews and recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff to attend the OLT hearing to oppose the applications in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues raised in this report.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 10 Ruddington Drive and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the City has confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services or the determination of whether Holding Provisions are required in the zoning by-law amendment; c. the Owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study and Transportation Demand Management Plan/Memorandum acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and that any matters arising from the Traffic Impact Study and the Transportation Demand Management Memorandum be secured, if required, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the Owner has secured the rental tenure of the 155 retained rental housing units for 20 years, as well as needed improvements to the existing rental property without pass-through costs to tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. the Owner has provided and/or secured the provision of a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 10 Ruddington Drive and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the City has confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services or the determination of whether Holding Provisions are required in the zoning by-law amendment; c. the Owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study and Transportation Demand Management Plan/Memorandum acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and that any matters arising from the Traffic Impact Study and the Transportation Demand Management Memorandum be secured, if required, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the Owner has secured the rental tenure of the 155 retained rental housing units for 20 years, as well as needed improvements to the existing rental property without pass-through costs to tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. the Owner has provided and/or secured the provision of a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY33.18adopted
On December 23, 2019, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to amend the Sheppard East Subway Corridor Secondary Plan Map 9-2 and the former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7652 and Zoning By-law 1094-2002, as amended by Zoning By-law 961-2009, for the property at 1181 Sheppard Avenue East. The proposal is to permit a mixed use development comprised of a 22-storey tower (89.15 metres) with 39,033 square metres of office space, and a 33-storey residential tower (105.7 metres) with 452 residential units connected by a 5-storey (19 metre) podium On November 19, 2021, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 1181 Sheppard Avenue East and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. applicable community benefits and other matters in support of the development are to be secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the wind tunnel study have been made to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. the City has confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 1181 Sheppard Avenue East and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. applicable community benefits and other matters in support of the development are to be secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the wind tunnel study have been made to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. the City has confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY33.19amended
155 Antibes Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit 32-storey and 34-storey towers, and two three-storey blocks of townhouses containing a total of 765 new dwelling units. The existing 16-storey rental apartment building containing 259 rental dwelling units would be retained. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the applications, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 155 Antibes Drive, together with the Ward Councillor no sooner than the first quarter of 2023. 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. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 155 Antibes Drive, 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.
NY33.20adopted
48 Grenoble Drive -Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 48 Grenoble Drive to permit 43 and 41 storey towers (144 metres and 137 metres) connected by a 6 storey podium with on-site public parkland dedication and a privately owned publicly-accessible space. The proposed development contains 993 residential units with a total gross floor area of 67,941 m² resulting in a density (FSI) of 10.1 times the area of the lot. The applications have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 48 Grenoble Drive 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 Grenoble Drive 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.
NY33.21amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 6 storey (21.3 metres, plus a 5 metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing a place of worship and 271 residential units (5 townhouse units and 266 apartment units). The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 230 and 240 The Donway West, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. City Planning staff consider heritage issues in the redevelopment plans for the application located at 230 and 240 The Donway West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 230 and 240 The Donway West, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY33.22adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a mixed-use residential condominium development consisting of two towers (a 24 storey west tower at 80.35 metres plus 6.5 metres mechanical penthouse, and a 29 storey east tower at 95.1 metres plus 6.5 metres mechanical penthouse) atop a 6 storey podium. The development proposes 686 residential dwelling units, 2,410 square metres of retail within the podium, and a total gross floor area (GFA) of 48,049 square metres. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1001 Sheppard Avenue East (Block 7), 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. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1001 Sheppard Avenue East (Block 7), 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.
NY33.23amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1800 Sheppard Avenue East. The proposal is for a multi-phased redevelopment of the existing 18.8 hectare site which includes a total of 12 new buildings, with height ranges between 18 and 58-storeys, 7,840 square metres of parkland dedication, a multi-use trail, new public and private streets, and a total of approximately 4,700 residential dwelling units. A total of 317,000 square metres of residential gross floor area and 40,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area are proposed for an overall total site density of 2.5 times the area of the lot. The existing CF Fairview Mall will be retained. Staff are currently reviewing the application. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1800 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. Directed the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to engage the applicant and area Councillor on a more robust public engagement strategy for the proposed masterplan concept and report back in the first quarter, 2023 for implementation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1800 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.
NY33.24deferred
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 26-storey mixed use building, plus mechanical penthouse. The building height to the top of the mechanical penthouse measures 85 metres. The building would contain 391 dwelling units and 240 parking spaces. A total of 3,199 square metres of non-residential space for commercial uses is proposed. The proposed Floor Space Index ("FSI") is 5.86. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the July 8, 2022 special meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 6125 Yonge Street and 10 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.
NY33.25adopted
Glencairn Subway Station Planning Study Approach
On March 9, 2022, City Council adopted Item NY30.42 , headed "Marlee Avenue Area Study" that was considered by North York Community Council on February 23, 2022: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Managers of Transportation Services, Engineering and Construction Services, Toronto Water, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation to prepare a work plan and draft terms of reference for a planning study generally within 800 metres of the Glencairn subway station in support of the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the North York Community Council on the timing, boundaries, and components of the study in Part 1 above, including but not limited to land use, built form, open space and parks, community facilities, infrastructure, and heritage, by June 2022. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the proposed study with regards to the study area, the scope of work, estimated timeline, and expected deliverables. Further, City Planning staff seeks direction from North York Community Council on the further processing of the study.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed staff to proceed with engaging a consultant team to undertake the study generally based on the Terms of Reference in Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. Directed staff to bring forward an Official Plan Amendment, and supporting reports and guidelines, where applicable, to implement the findings of the Study. 3. Directed staff to continue working with applicants on active development applications in the study area in coordination with study. 4. Requested City Planning staff, where a development application noted in Recommendation 3 above is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and where City Council directs that staff appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to oppose such development application, to inform the City's position with any Study findings at the time of the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct staff to proceed with engaging a consultant team to undertake the study generally based on the Terms of Reference in Attachment 1 to this report. 2. North York Community Council direct staff to bring forward an Official Plan Amendment, and supporting reports and guidelines, where applicable, to implement the findings of the Study. 3. North York Community Council direct staff to continue working with applicants on active development applications in the study area in coordination with study. 4. North York Community Council request City Planning staff, where a development application noted in Recommendation 3 is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and where City Council directs that staff appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to oppose such development application to inform the City's position with any Study findings at the time of the appeal.
NY33.26adopted
Naming of a Proposed Private Lane at 36 to 40 Churchill Avenue
This report recommends that the name "Flax Field Lane" be approved to identify a proposed private lane located at 36 to 40 Churchill Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ .
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Flax Field Lane" to identify a proposed private lane located at 36 to 40 Churchill Avenue. 2. Requested the applicant pay the costs, estimated to be $300.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage. 3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own risk, the street name signage installed under Part 1, above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Flax Field Lane" to identify a proposed private lane located at 36 to 40 Churchill Avenue. 2. Request the applicant pay the costs, estimated to be $300.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage. 3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own risk, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1, above.
NY33.27adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. This report recommends three candidates for appointment to the Board.
North York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 29, 2026, and until successors are appointed: David Bannon Dan Teguh Lisa Villeneuve
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. North York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 29, 2026, and until successors are appointed: David Bannon Dan Teguh Lisa Villeneuve
NY33.28adopted
Parking Amendments - Ameer Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Ameer Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be allowed for a maximum of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ameer Avenue, between a point 106.7 metres north of Baycrest Drive and Neptune Drive. A TTC bus stop in this area was recently removed so it is now feasible to allow parking. The existing parking prohibition in effect in this area from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday will be rescinded. The proposed changes will provide short-term parking in front of St. Margaret Catholic Elementary School for parents/guardians to accompany students to/from the school. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 3 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize parking for a maximum of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ameer Avenue, between a point 106.7 metres north of Baycrest Drive and Neptune Drive. 2. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ameer Avenue, between Baycrest Drive and Neptune Drive, to be in effect between Baycrest Drive and a point 106.7 metres north. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ameer Avenue, between Baycrest Drive and a point 183 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize parking for a maximum of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ameer Avenue, between a point 106.7 metres north of Baycrest Drive and Neptune Drive. 2. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ameer Avenue, between Baycrest Drive and Neptune Drive, to be in effect between Baycrest Drive and a point 106.7 metres north. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ameer Avenue, between Baycrest Drive and a point 183 metres north.
NY33.29adopted
Parking Amendments - Helendale Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 98.6 metres west, on the south side, between Yonge Street and a point 50 metres west, and between a point 69 metres west of Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue. The stopping prohibitions are necessary to maintain two-way traffic flow. A passenger loading zone is also recommended in the new layby on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between a point 50 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 19 metres further west. The layby was constructed when the road was narrowed. The proposed amendments will allow for safe and efficient two-way traffic but will result in the loss of approximately 8 parking spaces (pay and display during the day and overnight permit parking). Paid public parking is available in the new garage within 2376 Yonge Street.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 98.6 metres west. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 50 metres west and between a point 69 metres west of Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue. 3. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between a point 50 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 19 metres further west. 4. Designated a passenger loading zone to be in effect at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between a point 50 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 19 metres further west. 5. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation, in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 68.6 metres west. 6. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of four hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 68.6 metres west. 7. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between a point 68.6 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 98.6 metres west of Yonge Street. 8. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue. 9. Amended the parking by permit only regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the even (north) side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue, to be in effect from a point 98.6 metres west of Yonge Street to Duplex Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 98.6 metres west. 2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 50 metres west and between a point 69 metres west of Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue. 3. North York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between a point 50 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 19 metres further west. 4. North York Community Council designate a passenger loading zone to be in effect at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between a point 50 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 19 metres further west. 5. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation, in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 68.6 metres west. 6. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of four hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 68.6 metres west. 7. North York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side of Helendale Avenue, between a point 68.6 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 98.6 metres west of Yonge Street. 8. North York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue. 9. North York Community Council amend the parking by permit only regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the even (north) side of Helendale Avenue, between Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue, to be in effect from a point 98.6 metres west of Yonge Street to Duplex Avenue.
NY33.30adopted
Parking Amendments - Hillsdale Avenue East
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue East, between Bayview Avenue and a point 41 metres west, be rescinded. The parking prohibition is no longer needed as it provided access to a driveway that was closed in 2019 as part of the redevelopment of 730 Hillsdale Avenue East. In place of the existing parking prohibition, it is recommended that parking be authorized for a maximum of one-hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily, similar to the remainder of the street. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking by permit only regulation. Recommendation 4 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue East, between Bayview Avenue and a point 41 metres west. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue East, between Bayview Avenue and a point 34.5 metres west. 3. Authorized parking by permit only, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily on the even (north) side of Hillsdale Avenue East, from Bayview Avenue to a point 34.5 metres west. 4. Amended the 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. parking by permit only regulation in effect all times, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the even (north) side of Hillsdale Avenue East, from Bayview Avenue to Cleveland Street, to be in effect from a point 41 metres west of Bayview Avenue and Cleveland Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue East, between Bayview Avenue and a point 41 metres west. 2. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue East, between Bayview Avenue and a point 34.5 metres west. 3. North York Community Council authorize parking by permit only, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily on the even (north) side of Hillsdale Avenue East, from Bayview Avenue to a point 34.5 metres west. 4. North York Community Council amend the 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. parking by permit only regulation in effect all times, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the even (north) side of Hillsdale Avenue East, from Bayview Avenue to Cleveland Street, to be in effect from a point 41 metres west of Bayview Avenue and Cleveland Street.
NY33.31adopted
Parking Amendments - Cassandra Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be allowed for a maximum of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between the south intersection with Underhill Drive and a point 135 metres west. The existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in this area will remain outside the times of the proposed 10 minute parking limit. We also recommend a parking prohibition on the south side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive and Redwillow Drive, in effect during the times of the 10 minute parking limit. The proposed changes will provide short-term parking in front of Cassandra Public School for parents/guardians to accompany students to/from the school. Currently parents/guardians must cross the street to access the school. There are more parking spaces on the north side as it is along Underhill Park and there are no driveways to properties. The 10 minute parking limit will promote parking turnover. The proposed parking prohibition on the south side of the street will allow for safe and efficient two-way traffic on Cassandra Boulevard.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west of Underhill Drive (south intersection), to be in effect from 1st day of July to the last day of August, inclusive between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west. 2. Prohibited parking from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next following day, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west, from the 1st day of September to the last day of June the following year, inclusive. 3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west. 4. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the south side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and Redwillow Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west of Underhill Drive (south intersection), to be in effect from 1st day of July to the last day of August, inclusive between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next following day, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west, from the 1st day of September to the last day of June the following year, inclusive. 3. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west. 4. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the south side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and Redwillow Drive.
NY33.32deferred
Parking Amendments - Castlegrove Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that the times of the existing 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday parking prohibition on the north side of Castlegrove Boulevard, between Mission Drive and Broadlands Boulevard (east intersection), be amended to 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. A 15 minute parking limit is recommended from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in this area as well. This is to allow for short-term parking during the arrival and dismissal times of Senator O'Connor College School, located just to the north side of street. It is also recommended that the existing 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday parking prohibition on the south side of the street be amended to a stopping prohibition in effect at the same times. This will promote safe and efficient two-way traffic on Castlegrove Boulevard.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the July 8, 2022 special meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Castlegrove Boulevard, between Mission Drive and Broadlands Boulevard (east intersection), to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday,, on the north side of Castlegrove Boulevard, between Mission Drive and Broadlands Boulevard (east intersection). 3. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Castlegrove Boulevard, between Mission Drive and Broadlands Boulevard (east intersection). 4. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Castlegrove Boulevard, between Mission Drive and Broadlands Boulevard (east intersection).
NY33.33adopted
Diamond Lane Change of Use Update - Wilson Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wilson Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to include bicycles to the existing "Diamond Lanes" - reserved bus lanes on Wilson Avenue, between Murray Road and Cornelius Parkway and Wilson Avenue between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Transit Road to enhance safety for cyclists when negotiating these sections of reserved lanes.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing southerly eastbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between a point 195 metres east of Cornelius Parkway and a point 250 metres further east, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles. 2. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between Murray Road and a point 357 metres west, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles. 3. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and taxicabs on Wilson Avenue, between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Transit Road, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles, taxicabs and bicycles.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing southerly eastbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between a point 195 metres east of Cornelius Parkway and a point 250 metres further east, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles. 2. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between Murray Road and a point 357 metres west, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles. 3. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and taxicabs on Wilson Avenue, between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Transit Road, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles, taxicabs and bicycles.
NY33.34adopted
Accessible Parking Space - Roselawn Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Roselawn Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway
North York Community Council: 1. Designated an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Roselawn Avenue, between a point 53.2 metres west of Oriole Parkway and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Roselawn Avenue, between a point 53.2 metres west of Oriole Parkway and a point 5.5 metres further west.
NY33.35adopted
Pedestrian Refuge Island - Ronald Avenue and York Beltline Trail
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 the installation of a pedestrian refuge island on Ronald Avenue at the intersection with the York Beltline Trail. The refuge island will enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the installation of a pedestrian refuge island on Ronald Avenue at the intersection with the York Beltline Trail, generally as shown on Drawing NYRD22-0029, dated June 2022, in Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the installation of a pedestrian refuge island on Ronald Avenue at the intersection with the York Beltline Trail, generally as shown on Drawing NYRD22-0029, dated June 2022, in Attachment 1 to this report.
NY33.36amended
Traffic Calming - Ranee Avenue
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 traffic calming (speed humps) on Ranee Avenue, between Rajah Street and Bathurst Street. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Ranee Avenue, between Rajah Street and Bathurst Street.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Ranee Avenue, between Rajah Street and Bathurst Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll, directed staff to report to the North York Community Council on the results and placement of the speed humps.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council not authorize the installation of speed humps on Ranee Avenue, between Rajah Street and Bathurst Street.
NY33.37adopted
Traffic Calming - Castlefield Avenue
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 the installation of speed humps on Castlefield Avenue, between Castlewood Road and Avenue Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy have been satisfied; therefore, speed humps should be installed subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Castlefield Avenue, between Castlewood Road and Avenue Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorized the installation of speed humps on Castlefield Avenue, between Castlewood Road and Avenue Road; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Castlefield Avenue, between Castlewood Road and Avenue Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated June 2022, in the report (June 10, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Castlefield Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Castlefield Avenue, between Castlewood Road and Avenue Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Castlefield Avenue, between Castlewood Road and Avenue Road; and b. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Castlefield Avenue, between Castlewood Road and Avenue Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated June 2022, in this report entitled "Traffic Calming - Castlefield Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
NY33.38adopted
Traffic Calming - Paul David Street
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 the installation of speed humps on Paul David Street, between Orfus Road and Cartwright Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Paul David Street, between Orfus Road and Cartwright Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorized the installation of speed humps on Paul David Street, between Orfus Road and Cartwright Avenue; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Paul David Street, between Orfus Road and Cartwright Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated June 2022, in the report (June 10, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Paul David Street" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Paul David Street, between Orfus Road and Cartwright Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Paul David Street, between Orfus Road and Cartwright Avenue; and b. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Paul David Street, between Orfus Road and Cartwright Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated June 2022, in this report entitled "Traffic Calming - Paul David Street" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
NY33.39adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Caledonia Road and York Beltline Trail
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Caledonia Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install pedestrian/cyclist traffic control signals at the intersection of Caledonia Road and the York Beltline Trail. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for trail users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Caledonia Road at a point 95 metres south of Castlefield Avenue (at the York Beltline Trail).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Caledonia Road at a point 95 metres south of Castlefield Avenue (at the York Beltline Trail).
NY33.40adopted
Commercial Loading Zone Removal - 3363 Yonge Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 30 metres south of Golfdale Road and a point 13 metres further south, be rescinded as it is no longer necessary. This will result in pay and display parking being in effect in this area.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 30 metres south of Golfdale Road and a point 13 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 30 metres south of Golfdale Road and a point 13 metres further south.
NY33.41amended
Compulsory Stop Control - Broadway Avenue and Rowley Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services recommends stop control for the minor street at the uncontrolled intersection of Broadway Avenue and Rowley Avenue in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized compulsory stop control for northbound and southbound traffic on Rowley Avenue at Broadway Avenue. 2. Directed Transportation Services staff to undertake focused consultation, particularly with the impacted homeowners, prior to proceeding with the installation of compulsory stop control on Rowley Avenue at Broadway Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize compulsory stop control for northbound and southbound traffic on Rowley Avenue at Broadway Avenue.
NY33.42adopted
Turn Prohibitions - Cheston Road and Belsize Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the prohibition of eastbound left-turns and westbound right-turns from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30, from Belsize Drive to Cheston Road. This will address traffic congestion on Cheston Road during the arrival and dismissal times of Maurice Cody Public School.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited eastbound left-turns and westbound right-turns from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on Belsize Drive at Cheston Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit eastbound left-turns and westbound right-turns from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on Belsize Drive at Cheston Road.
NY33.43adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Godstone Road at Kempsell Crescent (north intersection)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the north intersection of Godstone Road and Kempsell Crescent. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended at this intersection and should enhance safety for all road users.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Godstone Road and Kempsell Crescent (north intersection).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Godstone Road and Kempsell Crescent (north intersection).
NY33.44adopted
Thomas Clark Way Extension Progress Update
Thomas Clark Way is a planned street that will serve the community located to the southeast of the Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East intersection. The street will extend approximately 200 metres (m) between Kenaston Gardens in the west and Rean Drive in the east, with a two-way stop-controlled intersection at Barberry Place. The street will have a right-of-way width varying between 16.5m and 20.0m with a paved surface of 8.5 m, including wide sidewalks on both sides of the street and grassed boulevard space. Portions of Thomas Clark Way have been constructed between Rean Drive and Barberry Place and between Barberry Place and Kenaston Gardens. These sections are dedicated as a future public road but are not yet assumed by the City. The remaining segment of Thomas Clark Way will be delivered by the City. Detailed design for the remaining segment is underway and anticipated to be completed by Q1 2023. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2023.
North York Community Council: 1. Received the report (June 10, 2022) from the Director, Project Design and Management, Transportation Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Project Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council receive this report for information.
NY33.45adopted
Pay and Display Parking - Various Locations (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on local streets to the east and west of Yonge Street in Ward 18. This request resulted from a review following the December 16, 2020 City Council endorsement of the recommended design for the reconstruction of Yonge Street between Florence Avenue / Avondale Avenue to the Finch Hydro Corridor. The preferred design will result in a reduction from six to four traffic lanes between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue and thus result in the loss of several on-street paid parking spaces along Yonge Street. Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) staff reviewed streets intersecting Yonge Street to convert locations with daytime time limit parking, overnight permit parking and no parking to on-street paid parking. The installation of on-street paid parking on streets contained within close proximity to the Reimagining Yonge Street project area is an ongoing initiative. Transportation Services and TPA staff will continue to review and potentially report on new on-street paid parking.
North York Community Council: 1. Enacted the parking by-law amendments to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report (June 10, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council enact the parking by-law amendments to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report (June 10, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
NY33.46referred
Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Senlac Road, South of the York Cemetery and Funeral Centre Access
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Senlac Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Senlac Road at the York Cemetery and Funeral Centre access. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) at the subject location. The PXO will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.
North York Community Council: 1. Referred the Item to the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services for further consultation with the local Councillor in the new term of Council and a report to North York Community Council early in 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Senlac Road at a point approximately 210 metres north of Burnett Avenue.
NY33.47amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 29 Charleswood Drive Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
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 consider an application submitted by the property owner of 29 Charleswood Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B. This request is in response to a Fence Notice of Violation, issued by Municipal Licensing and Standards, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1). 29 Charleswood Drive is a detached house located on a residentially zoned lot in Ward 6.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the request of the property owners of 29 Charleswood Drive for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447- 1.2(B)(1) on the conditions that: a. the fence is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; and b. if the fence is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the request of the property owners of 29 Charleswood Drive for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447- 1.2(B)(1). OR 2. Grant the request of the property owners of 29 Charleswood Drive for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447- 1.2(B)(1) on the conditions that: a. the fence is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; b. if the fence is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw; and c. any other conditions as decided by the North York Community Council.
NY33.48amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 338 Hillhurst Boulevard Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
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 consider an application submitted by the property owner of 338 Hillhurst Boulevard for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B. This request is in response to a Fence Notice of Violation, issued by Municipal Licensing and Standards, for a pool fence enclosure that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.3(C)(3). 338 Hillhurst Boulevard is a detached house located on a residentially zoned lot in Ward 8.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the request of the property owners of 338 Hillhurst Boulevard for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a pool fence enclosure that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447- 1.3(C)(3) on the conditions that: a. the pool fence enclosure is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; b. if the pool fence enclosure is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the request of the property owners of 338 Hillhurst Boulevard for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a pool fence enclosure that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447- 1.3(C)(3). OR 2. Grant the request of the property owners of 338 Hillhurst Boulevard for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a pool fence enclosure that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447- 1.3(C)(3) on the conditions that: a. the pool fence enclosure is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; b. if the pool fence enclosure is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw; and c. any other conditions as decided by the North York Community Council.
NY33.49amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 5 Fordham Place
This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 5 Fordham Place, for fence in the rear yard on the north east side of the property which measures 2.1 meters (7ft'11in) in height which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters (6ft) as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 Fence Height. A Notice of Violation was issued on May 3, 2021.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 5 Fordham Place, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.1 meters (7 feet 11 inches). Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 5 Fordham Place, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.1 meters (7 feet 11 inches), which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2 Fence Height. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 5 Fordham Place, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.1 meters (7 feet 11 inches). Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY33.50amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 31 Bayview Wood
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 consider an application by the owner(s) of 31 Bayview Wood to allow the openings in the wall of the building forming part of the swimming pool enclosure contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3(C) 3 Access Protection. A Notice of Violation was issued on July 22, 2021.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 31 Bayview Wood, to allow openings in a wall of a building forming part of a swimming pool enclosure. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 31 Bayview Wood, to maintain openings in a wall of the building forming part of the swimming pool enclosure, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3(C)3 Access Protection. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 31 Bayview Wood, to allow openings in a wall of a building forming part of a swimming pool enclosure. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY33.51amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 11 Cobham Crescent
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 consider an application by the owner(s) of 11 Cobham Crescent to maintain a wooden fence in the rear yard on the south east side of the property with a height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet) which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters (6.5 feet) as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- 1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 11 Cobham Crescent, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet). Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 11 Cobham Crescent, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet), which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 11 Cobham Crescent, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet). Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY33.52amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 188 York Mills Road
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 consider an application by the owner(s) of 188 York Mills Road to maintain a 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony in the rear yard which does not meet the require height of 1.2 meters (47inches) as required in The Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3D(1) Table 2 - Minimum Height of swimming pool enclosure and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3(C)3 Access Protection. A Notice of Violation was issued on August 23, 2021.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 188 York Mills Road, to allow them to maintain the 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3D(1) and 447-1.3(C)3.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 188 York Mills Road, to allow them to maintain the 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3D(1) and 447-1.3(C)3. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 188 York Mills Road, to allow them to maintain the 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY33.53amended
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 27 Caribou Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 25 Caribou Road and 27 Caribou Road. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree has multiple defects that pose an unacceptable risk of failure. The subject tree is a silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measuring 127 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 25 Caribou Road and 27 Caribou Road, and required the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 27 Caribou Road.
NY33.54adopted
Revising Excluded Area of Chapter 925, Permit Parking to include Roding Street
After hearing from residents on Roding St. (from Gade Dr. to the southern cul-de-sac) regarding their concerns about the lack of adequate overnight on-site parking on their properties, I have concluded that their long term parking needs could perhaps be satisfied through the City's Residential On-street Permit Parking Program. The areas of the City that currently allow for residential permit parking are: Toronto and East York, areas of Etobicoke York, North York and certain areas of Scarborough. This program is currently not in place for a portion of Ward 6 - York Central, including Roding St., because this area is included in the definition for "Excluded Area" under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking. Under section 925-4C of Chapter 925, permit parking does not apply to the excluded area as defined, meaning, among other things, that staff are unable to designate roads or areas within the excluded area as permit parking roads or areas even where staff are in receipt of a petition from residents. This motion seeks to remove the geographic area of Ward 6 that is currently included in the definition of excluded area under Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that Roding St. from Gade Dr. to the southern cul-de-sac, can be considered for overnight permit parking through the petition and polling process.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend subsection (1) in the definition of EXCLUDED AREA in Subsection 925-1B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, by inserting a new subsection (b) as follows: "(b) Roding Street, between Gade Drive and the south end of Roding Street".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. City Council amend subsection (1) in the definition of EXCLUDED AREA in Subsection 925-1B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, by inserting a new subsection (b) as follows: "(b) Roding Street, between Gade Drive and the south end of Roding Street".
NY33.55amended
Application to Remove Two City-Owned Trees - 18 Raeburn Avenue
Residents at 18 Raeburn have proposed to build a house to the Passive House energy performance standard. In order to meet or exceed the required space heating demand target energy efficient requirements stipulated by Passive House Canada, two City-owned spruce trees situated on the road allowance in front of the property need be removed, and replaced with a suitable large-growing shade tree. Unfortunately the Street Tree By-law does not have any provision that would allow the removal of the existing spruce trees for the purpose of achieving this certification. City Staff advised our office that they would be working on developing a policy framework that would take into consideration tree removal requests and Passive House and have yet to report back to Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to remove two City-owned Colorado blue spruces in front of 18 Raeburn Avenue, and required the applicant to provide 10 replacement trees (5:1 ratio) using species that would support the Passive House standard, which can be achieved through a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in order to allow the applicants to construct a new house that meets or exceeds the space heating demand target required for certification to the Passive House standard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to remove two City-owned Colorado blue spruces in front of 18 Raeburn Avenue, and require the applicant to provide 10 replacement trees (5:1 ratio), which can be achieved through a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in order to allow the applicants to construct a new house that meets or exceeds the space heating demand target required for certification to the Passive House standard.
NY33.56adopted
Basketball Net Fronting 49 Arlstan Drive - Right of Way Encroachment Permission
Several years ago, a basketball net was installed on 49 Arlstan Drive, fronting a residential cul-de-sac located in the Bathurst Manor neighbourhood. The net was installed in honour of a resident at 49 Arlstan Drive who encouraged his children and grandchildren to engage in the sport of basketball. This basketball net encroaches on the public boulevard and hangs slightly over the road. Basketball nets are not listed as a permitted encroachment under the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Article IV. In this particular case, however, the installation and maintenance of the encroachment does not impact negatively on the public right of way, and is in fact a positive influence on the community. A publicly accessible basketball net provides recreational amenities for use by children, youth and adults living on Arlstan drive and the surrounding area. Since the net is located at the end of a cul-de-sac traffic volume is regularly very low. It is in view of these circumstances, and given the lack of provisions in the Toronto Municipal Code to support such an encroachment, that I make the below recommendations.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to grant permission for the installation and maintenance of the basketball net fronting 49 Arlstan Drive located behind the public right of way. 2. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 49 Arlstan Drive, agreeing to but not limited to the following: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the agreement; b. maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services without any additions and/or modifications and if deemed necessary, the General Manager, Transportation Services; and c. remove the encroachment upon receiving 90 days written notice to do so. 3. Directed the City Solicitor, Legal Services to prepare and execute the Encroachment Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to grant permission for the installation and maintenance of the basketball net fronting 49 Arlstan Drive located behind the public right of way. 2. North York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 49 Arlstan Drive, agreeing to but not limited to the following: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the agreement; b. maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services without any additions and/or modifications and if deemed necessary, the General Manager, Transportation Services; and c. remove the encroachment upon receiving 90 days written notice to do so. 3. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor, Legal Services to prepare and execute the Encroachment Agreement.
NY33.57adopted
Changes to the Willowdale Business Improvement Area Board of Management
North York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. At its meeting of March 1, 2021, North York Community Council appointed directors to Willowdale BIA Board of Management. From time to time, it is necessary to remove BIA board of management directors who are no longer able to serve, add new directors to fill vacant positions, and revise the size of BIA boards, as set out in Chapter 19 of the Toronto Municipal Code.
North York Community Council: 1. Removed James Ho who has resigned as director of the Willowdale BIA Board of Management and appointed Edward Skira to fill the vacancy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends that: 1. North York Community Council remove James Ho who has resigned as director of the Willowdale BIA Board of Management and appoint Edward Skira to fill the vacancy.
NY33.58adopted
Parking Amendments - Kingslake Road and Waddington Crescent
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 a 15 minute parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between Gleneagle Crescent and a point 70 metres north. Currently there is a no stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in this area. A stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, is recommended on the east side of Kingslake Road, opposite the 15 minute parking limit area. We also recommend a parking prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waddington Crescent, between Kingslake Road (north intersection) and a point 100 metres east. Currently parking is allowed for up to three hours at all times on both sides of Waddington Crescent. The 15 minute parking limit on Kingslake Road will accommodate student drop-off and pick-up activity in front of Kingslake Public School. The parking prohibition on Waddington Crescent will promote safe and efficient two-way traffic. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 5 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.0 metres north. 2. Amended the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 33.6 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 140.3 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection), to be in effect between a point 70.0 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.3 metres further north. 3. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Kingslake Road, between Waddington Crescent (south intersection) and Waddington Crescent (north intersection). 4. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waddington Crescent, between Kingslake Road (north intersection) and a point 100.0 metres east. 5. Designated a school bus loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 80 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 45 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.0 metres north. 2. North York Community Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 33.6 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 140.3 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection), to be in effect between a point 70.0 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.3 metres further north. 3. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Kingslake Road, between Waddington Crescent (south intersection) and Waddington Crescent (north intersection). 4. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waddington Crescent, between Kingslake Road (north intersection) and a point 100.0 metres east. 5. North York Community Council designate a school bus loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 80 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 45 metres further north.
NY33.59adopted
Parking Amendments - Lescon Public School
On June 21, 2022 I, along with representatives from Transportation Services, attended a meeting with the Principal of Lescon Public School (34 Lescon Road) to discuss concerns regarding congestion and pedestrian safety around the school during morning and afternoon drop-off/pick-up times. In response to the concerns raised, Transportation Services has reviewed the existing parking regulations in the area and have proposed amendments to allow for short-term parking on the west side of Lescon Road to accommodate student drop-off and pick-up activity. A stopping prohibition on the north side of Lescon Road is also proposed to reduce challenges navigating the curve in the road due to the proximity of the School Bus Loading Zone and vehicles parked on both sides of the street.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing school bus loading zone regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the west side of Lescon Road, between a point 97.5 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres south of thereof, to be in effect between a point 65 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres further south. 2. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west and south side of Lescon Road, between a point 95 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 46 metres further south and east. 3. Amended the existing stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Lescon Road, between Nymark Avenue and a point 128 metres south, to be in effect on the east and north sides of Lescon Road between Nymark Avenue and a point 208 metres south and east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing school bus loading zone regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the west side of Lescon Road, between a point 97.5 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres south of thereof, to be in effect between a point 65 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres further south. 2. Prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west and south side of Lescon Road, between a point 95 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 46 metres further south and east. 3. Amend the existing stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Lescon Road, between Nymark Avenue and a point 128 metres south, to be in effect on the east and north sides of Lescon Road between Nymark Avenue and a point 208 metres south and east.
NY33.60adopted
Proposed Parking Changes on Stormont Avenue between Bathurst Street and Glen Rush Boulevard
To the Members of the North York Community Council, These much-needed parking changes will improve the parking flexibility and resolve existing parking challenges for residents, and visitors attending the local businesses and places of worship surrounding Bathurst Sreet.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Stormont Avenue, between a point 55 metres east of Bathurst Street and Glen Rush Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. The North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Stormont Avenue, between a point 55 metres east of Bathurst Street and Glen Rush Boulevard.
NY33.61adopted
Request for a Status Report on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan
In 2019, I initiated a comprehensive strategy to address vehicle speeds, compliance issues, and traffic infiltration in Leaside - the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan (NTP). Unfortunately, public consultation for the first phase of the Leaside NTP was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic when many Transportation Services staff were redeployed to support the City's pandemic response programs. Leaside is a residential neighbourhood located to the east of Bayview Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, with several parks and more than five schools. Partially due to the growing popularity of GPS Navigation Applications like Waze, this neighbourhood experiences significant traffic infiltration, with drivers often operating at very high speeds. Although traffic issues in Leaside pre-date the LRT, construction of the Eglinton Crosstown has exacerbated these problems. In February 2022, Transportation Services hosted the first public meeting for the Leaside NTP, which was well-attended by the community. Currently, staff are also establishing an online mapping tool to solicit location-specific feedback from local residents about traffic safety concerns. While I am pleased that consultation is now underway, many members of the community - including the Leaside Residents' Association - are eager for an update on the status of the Leaside NTP and an overview of next steps.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services to report to the first North York Community Council meeting of the 2022 to 2026 term with an update on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan, and for such report to include: a. an overview of engagement undertaken to-date; b. future plans for public consultation; and c. an implementation timeline for the first phase of the plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services to report to the first North York Community Council meeting of the 2022-2026 term with an update on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan, and for such report to include: a. an overview of engagement undertaken to-date; b. future plans for public consultation; and c. an implementation timeline for the first phase of the plan.
NY33.62adopted
Dear Chair and Colleagues, On the evening of Thursday, June 16, an 11-year-old boy tragically sustained life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a vehicle at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard. Thorncliffe Park is a vibrant and densely populated neighbourhood with more than 4 local schools and many young families. On a typical day, a significant number of pedestrians - including many children - use the local sidewalks and cross at the designated crosswalks. I have been contacted by many local residents who are concerned about pedestrian safety at this intersection.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to undertake an urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard with emphasis to increase pedestrian crossing safety, to be coordinated with the measures implemented through the Renewing Overlea Boulevard project. 2. Directed Transportation Services to review the feasibility of implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services to undertake an urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard with emphasis to increase pedestrian crossing safety, to be coordinated with the measures implemented through the Renewing Overlea Boulevard project. 2. Direct Transportation Services to review the feasibility of implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard.
NY33.63adopted
Temporary closure of cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road
On February 23, 2022, in its consideration of item NY30.31 Permanent Closure to Vehicular Traffic of the Blue Ridge Road Cul-de-sac, North York Community Council requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services develop a plan to close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road to vehicular traffic and report back to North York Community Council with a draft by-law to proceed with the closure. Prior to the report back to Community Council, a Reference Plan of Survey, which has not yet been completed, is required to be registered. Residents of Blue Ridge Road have been waiting since 2020 for the closure of the cul-de-sac and are anxious to see it implemented this summer to mitigate concerns I have previously raised regarding illegal and disruptive activity taking place on this hidden section of Blue Ridge Road. While Transportation Services finalizes the work that is needed to bring forward a bylaw to permanently stop up and close the cul-de-sac, I am requesting that approval be given for a temporary closure to be implemented. In addition to addressing the concerns of area residents, implementing a temporary closure will provide an opportunity for Transportation Services to assess any impacts on operations and make refinements as needed in advance of a final report to Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the letter (June 27, 2022) from Councillor Shelley Carroll, from July 15, 2022 to July 15, 2023. 2. Requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services, bring forward a final report on the permanent closure of the Blue Ridge Road cul-de-sac to North York Community Council by no later than the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road, generally as shown in Attachment 1, from July 15, 2022 to July 15, 2023. 2. Request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, bring forward a final report on the permanent closure of the Blue Ridge Road cul-de-sac to North York Community Council by no later than Q1 2023.
NY33.64adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 628-2022 to 644-2022. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 645-2022.