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North York Community Council

2023-04-04 · 0 stories from 46 items

The full agenda, as filed

All 46 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.

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NY4.1amended
54 York Road - Application for Fence Exemption
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 54 York Road to maintain a wood fence in the rear yard on the east and west side of the property which is over the allowed 2 metres. This exceeds the maximum allowable height of a fence between 2 residential properties as stated in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 4471.2B. (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences - Item 9 Any Fences. A Notice of Violation was issued on Dec 14, 2022.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 54 York Road, to allow them to maintain the Wood fence with a height greater than 2 metres. 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
The Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 54 York Road, to allow them to maintain the Wood fence with a height greater than 2 metres, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 4471.2B. (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences - Item 9 Any Fences OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 54 York Road, to allow them to maintain the Wood fence with a height greater than 2 metres. 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.
NY4.2adopted
147 Overbrook Place - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 147 Overbrook Place. The exemption request is to facilitate the creation of ten conveyable lots. Each lot will comprise of a semi-detached freehold dwelling fronting Overbrook Place. 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 147 Overbrook Place substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (March 2, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part-Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3 to the report (March 2, 2023) 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 By-law, 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 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 4. 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 Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 147 Overbrook Place substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 2, and as generally illustrated on the Part-Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3, 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 By-law, 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 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 4. 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.
NY4.3adopted
36-46 Monclova Road - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 36-46 Monclova Road. The exemption request is to facilitate the creation of ten conveyable lots for three-storey townhouses (two blocks of five townhouses) (related Site Plan Application No. 17 120059 NNY 09 SA) at 36-46 Monclova Road (previously 195 Exbury Road). Each three-storey townhouse will front onto Monclova Road. The related Common Element Condominium application (22 139266 NNY 09 CD) is currently under review by Staff pursuant to the delegated approval authority under Bylaw 229-2000. This related application proposes to establish common element condominium tenure over a portion of the subject lands wherein a sanitary pipe is located to provide sanitary services to each unit and connect to sanitary services on Exbury Road. The requested Part Lot Control Exemption is required to permit the creation of ten conveyable lots for the residential townhouses currently under construction, which will become Parcels of Tied Land (POTL) tied to the Common Elements Condominium. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bylaw. 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, 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 36-46 Monclova Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (February 24, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part-Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3 to the report (February 24, 2023) 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" of Attachment 3 to the report (February 24, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, 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 the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 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 Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 36-46 Monclova Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 2, and as generally illustrated on the Part-Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3, 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" of Attachment 3 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 the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 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.
NY4.4adopted
368-372 Briar Hill Avenue - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 368-372 Briar Hill Avenue. The exemption request is to facilitate the creation of seven conveyable lots for three-storey townhouses (related Site Plan Application No. 17 235785 NNY 16 SA) at 368-372 Briar Hill Avenue. The related Common Element Condominium application (22 163166 NNY 08 CD) is currently under review by staff pursuant to the delegated approval authority under Bylaw 229-2000. The Common Element Condominium application, if approved would have the effect of establishing a common element condominium over the driveway from Briar Hill Avenue to access parking in the rear of each townhouse unit, and common walkway with stairs, inclusive of maintenance and services and utilities within. The requested Part Lot Control Exemption is required to permit the creation of seven conveyable lots for the residential townhouses currently under construction, which will become the Parcel of Tied Land tied to the Common Elements Condominium. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bylaw. 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, 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 368-372 Briar Hill Avenue substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-Law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (February 24, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report (February 24, 2023) 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" to the report (February 24, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, 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 the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 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 Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 368-372 Briar Hill Avenue substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-Law attached as Attachment 2, as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 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" 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 the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 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.
NY4.5adopted
2451 Dufferin Street - Zoning By-Law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On December 31, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 20-storey mixed use building (65.3 metres, including 5.5 metre mechanical penthouse) containing 462 dwelling units and 706 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor. It was deemed complete on January 31, 2022. On November 14, 2022, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act. The first OLT Case Management Conference occurred on February 22, 2023. The appellant provided notice of the Case Management Conference in accordance with the OLT's directions. A second Case Management Conference has been scheduled for May 31, 2023. 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 ("OLT") in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2451 Dufferin Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the OLT allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated February 23, 2022, and the Transportation Services Memorandum dated February 25, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has provided space within the development for 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; f. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and General Manager, Toronto Water, where it has been determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development. In requiring any off site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way; g. the owner has submitted architectural and landscape plans, revised sun / shadow and wind studies reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense facilitated the City undertaking a peer review of the submitted Noise and Vibration Assessment, and secured any recommended mitigation measures in the amending by-law, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the owner 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; j. the owner has submitted a methane gas investigation report and associated certified letter regarding the investigation of subsurface methane gas acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services; k. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry and Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and l. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2451 Dufferin Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the OLT allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a) the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b) the owner has satisfactorily addressed the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated February 23, 2022, and the Transportation Services Memorandum dated February 25, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c) the owner has submitted a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d) the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e) the owner has provided space within the development for 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; f) the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and General Manager, Toronto Water, where it has been determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development. In requiring any off site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering & Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way; g) the owner has submitted architectural and landscape plans, revised sun/shadow and wind studies reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h) the owner has, at its sole cost and expense facilitated the City undertaking a peer review of the submitted Noise and Vibration Assessment, and secured any recommended mitigation measures in the amending by-law, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i) the owner 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; j) the owner has submitted a methane gas investigation report and associated certified letter regarding the investigation of subsurface methane gas acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services; k) the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry and Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; l) the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY4.6amended
131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On February 25, 2022, a complete application to amend the Zoning By-law (21 235591 NNY 08 OZ) was submitted to permit a 35-storey (111.40 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 472 dwelling units and 397.5 square metres of retail uses at grade. A complete site plan control application in support of the same was submitted on November 9, 2021. A separate Rental Housing Demolition application (21 235748 NNY 08 RH) has also been submitted which proposes to demolish the existing 53 rental dwelling units on the site and replace them in the new building. On September 14, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame specified in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on February 23, 2023. Notice of the case management conference was provided to interested parties, resident and ratepayers associations, and external agencies. A full hearing of this matter is scheduled to commence on March 11, 2024. This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and 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 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue 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 Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor has advises the Tribunal that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted architectural plans reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian level wind study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the zoning by-law amendment and through the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application No. 21 235748 NNY 08 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and, should City Council authorize the demolition, that the Applicant has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act securing the replacement of the existing rental dwelling units, including unit mix, size and rents, tenant assistance to mitigate hardship, and other rental related matters, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner 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; g. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense facilitated the City undertaking a peer review of the submitted Noise and Vibration Assessment, and secured any recommended mitigation measures in the amending by-law, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 24, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and, i. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and General Manager, Toronto Water, where it has been determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development. In requiring any off-site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way. 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 Director, Community Planning, North York District 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 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue 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 Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor has advises the Tribunal that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted architectural plans reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian level wind study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the zoning by-law amendment and through the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application No. 21 235748 NNY 08 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and, should City Council authorize the demolition, that the Applicant has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act securing the replacement of the existing rental dwelling units, including unit mix, size and rents, tenant assistance to mitigate hardship, and other rental related matters, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner 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; g. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense facilitated the City undertaking a peer review of the submitted Noise and Vibration Assessment, and secured any recommended mitigation measures in the amending by-law, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 24, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and, i. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and General Manager, Toronto Water, where it has been determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development. In requiring any off-site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision
NY4.7adopted
25 Old York Mills Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - Appeal Report
On July 19, 2022, an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law was submitted to permit a 12-storey (38.05 metres, plus 4.5 metres for the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 25 Old York Mills. The building includes residential uses, a place of worship with multifunction space, a commercial community space, and a child care centre. On January 6, 2023, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and 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 land at 25 Old York Mills Road 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 Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated September 14, 2022, or as may be updated during the course of the application review, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer; c. the owner 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 and that such matters arising from such Plan be secured as required; d. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Urban Forestry Ravine and Natural Feature Protection matters in the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Memorandum dated October 6, 2022, or as may be updated, during the course of the application review, all to the satisfaction of Parks, Forestry and Recreation General Manager; and e. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Toronto Region Conservation Authority matters in the Toronto Region Conservation Authority memo dated October 12, 2022, or as may be updated during the course of the application review. 3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and / or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City, for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in this report. 5. 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 Director, Community Planning, North York District 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 land at 25 Old York Mills Road 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 Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated September 14, 2022, or as may be updated during the course of the application review, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer; c. the owner 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 and that such matters arising from such Plan be secured as required; d. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Urban Forestry Ravine & Natural Feature Protection matters in the Parks, Forestry & Recreation Memorandum dated October 6, 2022, or as may be updated, during the course of the application review, all to the satisfaction of Parks, Forestry & Recreation General Manager; and e. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Toronto Region Conservation Authority matters in the Toronto Region Conservation Authority memo dated October 12, 2022, or as may be updated during the course of the application review. 3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City, for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in this report. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY4.8adopted
1800 Sheppard Avenue East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Report for Information
This report responds to a motion passed at North York Community Council regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications at 1800 Sheppard Avenue East. The motion directed the Director, Community Planning to report back on a robust public engagement strategy for the application. This report responds to that direction. The application proposes 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 Fairview Mall will be retained. Staff are currently reviewing the application.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (March 3, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
NY4.9forwarded without recommendation
22-36 Greenbriar Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report- Approval
The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to redevelop the lands at 22-36 Greenbriar Road with a 22-storey (68.4 metres) residential building containing 320 dwelling units. The proposed building has a total gross floor area of 24,246 square metres. Vehicular access to the site would be provided by a single driveway via Talara Drive. The proposed development would provide a total of 145 parking spaces located in a two-level underground garage and a total of 241 bicycle parking spaces. The Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish two rental dwelling units within eight existing semi-detached houses on the lands. City Planning staff have reviewed the proposal and are recommending approval in an amended form with an overall building height of 21-storeys, reduced podium height of five-storeys (up to a maximum 16.0 metres in height), a tower floorplate size of 800 square metres of gross construction area, and a minimum rear (west) yard setback of 11.2 metres for the base building. The amended proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This reports reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 7625 and the application to demolish two rental dwelling units, subject to the conditions set out in this report.
North York Community Council: 1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 22-36 Greenbriar Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 22-36 Greenbriar Road in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 7625 for the lands at 22-36 Greenbriar Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report. 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 for the demolition of two (2) existing rental dwelling units at 22 and 26 Greenbriar Road after the following has occurred: a. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the two rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of rent gap payments to assist in transitioning to market rental housing, and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. 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 two (2) rental dwelling units at 22 and 26 Greenbriar Road after all the following have occurred: a. Recommendation Part 4 above has been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval (File No. 22 241544 NNY 17 SA) by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; e. the execution and registration of one or more agreements or the provision of a legal undertaking by the Owner, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Recommendation 4 above and any other rental housing matters as deemed appropriate or necessary by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and f. written confirmation by the owner that all existing rental dwelling units are vacant. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Section 111 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 5 above. 7. 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 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36 Greenbriar Road 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 to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; 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 five years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development within the time specified the in Recommendation 7.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 $20,000 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. 8. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required, and to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY4.10adopted
36, 38 and 40 Churchill Avenue - Part Lot Control Exemption Applications - Approval Report
A part-lot control exemption application has been submitted to facilitate the townhouse development at 36, 38 and 40 Churchill Ave (Attachment 1). This application requests exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act to permit the creation of conveyable lots for 14 townhouse units which would ultimately be held under freehold ownership and become the Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) to the Common Elements Condominium (22 154657 NNY 18 CD). 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 approval of Part Lot Control Exemption. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate. The related application for a Common Elements Condominium will be considered and approved through delegated authority to the Chief Planner and Executive Director or their designate for the lands at 36, 38 and 40 Churchill Avenue (22 154657 NNY 18 CD). 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 36, 38 and 40 Churchill Ave substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part-Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 2 to the report (February 28, 2023) 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" to the report (February 28, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, 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 the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 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 Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 36, 38 and 40 Churchill Ave substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 1, and as generally illustrated on the Part-Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 2, 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" 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 the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title. 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.
NY4.11adopted
172 - 186 Finch Avenue West, 1-33 Grantbrook Street and 305-313 Hendon Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Appeal Report
As of September 28, 2021, a complete Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application was submitted to permit mid-rise buildings, low-rise apartments and townhouses ranging from three to 11 storeys (12 to 38 metres) with a total of 49 residential units at 172-186 Finch Avenue West, 1-33 Grantbrook Street and 305-313 Hendon Avenue. On November 30, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal citing Council's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time frame specified in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference is scheduled for March 30, 2023. This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve the outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the applications at 172 - 186 Finch Avenue West, 1 - 33 Grantbrook Street and 305 - 313 Hendon Avenue. 2. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold the issuance of its final Order(s) until the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has addressed the matters identified in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 29, 2021, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including the provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. in the event the updated servicing reports referred to in 2.b identify necessary upgrades to the servicing or functional items above, the owner shall enter into financially secured agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements all to be completed at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services or alternatively, a holding provision may be required in the implementing zoning by-law, to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place before any development can proceed; d. the applicant submits a plan of subdivision application in order to secure the public street and required public conveyances to City standards; e. the owner has addressed heritage matters regarding the relocation strategy and mitigation assessment to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager of Heritage Planning, Urban Design and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner 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 and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required; and g. the owner has submitted updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklists and Statistics Templates to the satisfaction of satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. In accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above-grade permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 3,135 square metres located in the northwest corner of the site, with frontage on Hendon Avenue and Grantbrook Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant of the above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the applicant of designing and constructing the above base park improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the applications at 172-186 Finch Avenue West, 1-33 Grantbrook Street and 305-313 Hendon Avenue. 2. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold the issuance of its final Order(s) until the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. The final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. The owner has addressed the matters identified in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 29, 2021, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including the provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. In the event the updated servicing reports referred to in 2.(b) identify necessary upgrades to the servicing or functional items above, the owner shall enter into financially secured agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements all to be completed at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services or alternatively, a holding provision may be required in the implementing zoning by-law, to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place before any development can proceed; d. The applicant submits a plan of subdivision application in order to secure the public street and required public conveyances to City standards; e. The owner has addressed heritage matters regarding the relocation strategy and mitigation assessment to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager of Heritage Planning, Urban Design and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. The owner 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 and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required; and g. The owner has submitted updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklists and Statistics Templates to the satisfaction of satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. In accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above-grade permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 3,135 square metres located in the northwest corner of the site, with frontage on Hendon Avenue and Grantbrook Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant of the above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the applicant of designing and constructing the above base park improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY4.12amended
155 Elm Ridge Drive - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 155 Elm Ridge Drive (application no. 23-123784 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 155 Elm Ridge Drive with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 155 Elm Ridge Drive because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 155 Elm Ridge Drive without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 155 Elm Ridge Drive with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.13amended
165 Elm Ridge Drive - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey residential building at 165 Elm Ridge Drive (application no. 23-120924 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 165 Elm Ridge Drive with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 165 Elm Ridge Drive because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 165 Elm Ridge Drive without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 165 Elm Ridge Drive with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.14amended
18 Goulding Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of an existing single detached dwelling at 18 Goulding Avenue (Application Number 22 206215 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 18 Goulding Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 18 Goulding Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 18 Goulding Avenue without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 18 Goulding Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.15amended
223 Gladys Allison Place - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing mixed use building at 223 Gladys Allison Place (Application No. 22-236871 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 223 Gladys Allison Place with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 223 Gladys Allison Place because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 223 Gladys Allison Place without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 223 Gladys Allison Place with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.16amended
100 Patricia Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of a single detached dwelling at 100 Patricia Avenue (Application Number 23 110744 DEM00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 100 Patricia Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 100 Patricia Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 100 Patricia Avenue without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 100 Patricia Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.17amended
50 Finch Avenue East - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 50 Finch Avenue East (application number 23-110092 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 50 Finch Avenue East with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 50 Finch Avenue East because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 50 Finch Avenue East without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 50 Finch Avenue East with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.18amended
52 Finch Avenue East - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 52 Finch Avenue East (application number 23-110104 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 52 Finch Avenue East with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 52 Finch Avenue East because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 52 Finch Avenue East without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 52 Finch Avenue East with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.19amended
98 Patricia Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of a single detached dwelling at 98 Patricia Avenue (Application Number 23 110748 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 98 Patricia Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 98 Patricia Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 98 Patricia Avenue without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 98 Patricia Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY4.20adopted
60 Ruddington Drive - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council : 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 60 Ruddington Drive. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 60 Ruddington Drive. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY4.21adopted
70 Ruddington Drive - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 70 Ruddington Drive. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 70 Ruddington Drive. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY4.22adopted
101 Ravel Road - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council : 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 101 Ravel Road. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 101 Ravel Road. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY4.23adopted
1-147 Gypsy Roseway and 2-12 Texas Roseway - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council : 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1-147 Gypsy Roseway and 2-12 Texas Roseway. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1-147 Gypsy Roseway and 2-12 Texas Roseway. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY4.24adopted
Magnetic Drive - Parking Amendment
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 east side of Magnetic Drive, between a point 90 metres north of Dolomite Drive and a point 25 metres further north. The proposed stopping prohibition will open sight lines and provide an adequate turning radius for trucks that enter and exit the driveway access located on east side of Magnetic Drive.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Magnetic Drive, between a point 90 metres north of Dolomite Drive a point 25 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Magnetic Drive, between a point 90 metres north of Dolomite Drive a point 25 metres further north.
NY4.25adopted
2490-2514 Yonge Street - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 2500 Yonge Street Limited is constructing a 14-storey mixed-use condominium building with ground floor retail space at 2490-2514 Yonge Street. The site is located at the north-west corner of Yonge Street and Castlefield Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Castlefield Avenue, and temporarily close a portion of the right-of-way on Yonge Street abutting the site, for a period of 34 months from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026, to facilitate construction staging operations.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing no parking prohibition in effect during all times on the north side of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 2. Rescinded the existing no parking prohibition in effect during all times except Sunday on the south side of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 4. Authorized the closure of a 1.8 metre wide portion of the right-of-way on Yonge Street abutting the site and provision of a temporary covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk, between Castlefield Avenue and a point 76 metres north, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 5. Directed the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to construct (as per the City's engineer approved specifications) and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway, compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit 7. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 14. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 15. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 16. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 17. Directed that Castlefield Avenue and Yonge Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect during all times on the north side of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 2. North York Community Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect during all times except Sunday on the south side of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 3. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 4. North York Community Council authorize the closure of a 1.8 metre wide portion of the right-of-way on Yonge Street abutting the site and provision of a temporary covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk, between Castlefield Avenue and a point 76 metres north, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026. 5. North York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. North York Community Council direct the applicant to construct (as per the City's engineer approved specifications) and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway, compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit 7. North York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. North York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. North York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. North York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. North York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. North York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. North York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 14. North York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 15. North York Community Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 16. North York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 17. North York Community Council direct that Castlefield Avenue and Yonge Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.