North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 34 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
NY5.1amended
295 Woburn Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located in the rear yard at 295 Woburn Avenue. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree to address concerns regarding the proximity of the tree to the adjacent properties; and the creation of slip hazards on the adjacent rear deck. The subject tree is a honey locust (Glenditsia triacanthos) measuring 49 centimetres in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 295 Woburn Avenue and required the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 295 Woburn Avenue.
NY5.2deferred
23 Laurentia Crescent - Request for a Fence Exemption
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 23 Laurentia Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.3.(C). 3 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for a juliette gate, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3.(C).3 of the bylaw.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the June 20, 2023 meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption, by the property owner of 23 Laurentia Crescent, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 23 Laurentia Crescent, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY5.3adopted
16 Clematis Road - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 16 Clematis Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns. The silver maple tree, Acer saccharinum, in question measures 61 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Denied the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 16 Clematis Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 16 Clematis Road.
NY5.4adopted
206 Dunforest Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 206 Dunforest Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns. The white oak tree, Quercus alba, in question measures 48 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to decide whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Denied the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 206 Dunforest Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 206 Dunforest Avenue
NY5.5adopted
The applicant proposes to construct a three-storey addition to the existing three-storey mausoleum at the Westminster Cemetery. The application also proposes 6 parking spaces, including 1 accessible parking space. The proposed addition to the existing mausoleum is part of a seven-phase Master Plan that envisions the development of six new mausoleums and a new administration and funeral visitation centre. The Master Plan would also see the extension of the private road network and parking facilities to serve the new buildings south and east of the subject site. Connections for pedestrians and cyclists are planned throughout the site with access to the City-owned trail east of the site and Finch Corridor Recreational Trail to the south. This proposal is Phase 4 of the Master Plan. The application requires City Council consideration under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and is subject to site plan approval under the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Matters related to the establishment, alteration and expansion of cemeteries, burial sites and crematoriums are addressed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act and Ontario Regulation 30/11 (the "Regulation"). The Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act requires the registrar's consent together with the approval of the local municipality for a proposal to establish, alter, or increase the capacity of a cemetery. The applicant is required to obtain the City's approval, prior to requesting approval from the registrar. The Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act also specifies that a local municipality that receives such a request shall grant the approval if, in the municipality's opinion, it is in the public interest. Council's approval is not an approval under the Planning Act or City of Toronto Act, but rather the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. City of Toronto By-law 580-2009 does not delegate to the Chief Planner the authority to make findings of public interest on behalf of the municipality under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. Therefore, the determination and approval must be made by City Council. The proposal is also subject to Site Plan Control and is under review by City Planning. Approval of this application will be granted separately.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council find that the request to propose a three-storey addition to an existing three-storey mausoleum contemplated in File Number 21 222665 NNY 06 SA, at the Westminster Cemetery located at 5830 Bathurst Street is in the public interest and approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11. 2. City Council direct that the City Clerk publish notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. 3. City Council direct that the City Clerk provide notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 to the Registrar and to the applicant under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, together with supporting materials, including a copy of the Report of the Director, Community Planning, North York, dated April 21, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York recommends that: 1. City Council find that the request to propose a three-storey addition to an existing three-storey mausoleum contemplated in File Number 21 222665 NNY 06 SA, at the Westminster Cemetery located at 5830 Bathurst Street is in the public interest and approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11. 2. City Council direct that the City Clerk publish notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. 3. City Council direct that the City Clerk provide notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 to the Registrar and to the applicant under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, together with supporting materials, including a copy of the Report of the Director, Community Planning, North York, dated April 21, 2023.
NY5.6adopted
This application proposes to lift the Holding symbol (H) for the site at 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road and 795, 797, 799 Sheppard Avenue West and subject to site specific Zoning By-law 393‑2023(OLT). This by-law permits a 9 storey mixed use building, containing 170 residential units at 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road & 795, 797, 799 Sheppard Avenue West subject to a Holding provision. The Holding provision of Zoning by-law 393‑2023(OLT) requires that prior to lifting the Holding symbol (H) an acceptable sanitary system solution has been constructed and is operational as determined by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. Engineering and Construction Services have reviewed the submitted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, prepared by Condeland Engineering, sealed and dated April 18, 2022, the Servicing Report Groundwater Summary form also sealed and dated April 18, 2022 and the associated letter from the mechanical engineer dated August 23, 2021 confirming the peak groundwater pumping rate. Staff have reviewed the submitted materials and Development Engineering supports the lifting of the Holding provision from this site. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend site specific Zoning By-law 393‑2023(OLT) to lift the Holding symbol (H).
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 as amended by site specific By-law 393‑2023(OLT), to remove the holding symbol (H) with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2022 as 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road and 795, 797, 799 Sheppard Avenue West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (April 21, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The the Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 as amended by site specific By-law 393‑2023(OLT), to remove the holding symbol (H) with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2022 as 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road and 795, 797, 799 Sheppard Avenue West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY5.7amended
On December 23, 2021, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 12 storey (40.7 metres including mechanical penthouse) residential building with 301 residential units. The application was deemed complete on February 11, 2022. On October 18, 2022, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. The first Case Management Conference was held on February 10, 2023. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 774, 776, 778, 780 and 782 Marlee 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 appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 1. provisions for a holding by-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act regarding the provision of an acceptable sanitary system solution constructed and operational as determined by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services which may include the applicant obtaining Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Compliance Approval and upgrading the existing municipal infrastructure off site; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 31, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and 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. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, prior to approval of the rezoning application, 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; d. make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter 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 accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; e. 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; f. provide 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; g. the owner has submitted a Housing Issues Report and tenant relocation and assistance plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12; h. 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; 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; and j. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, 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 the City Solicitor. 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 recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 774, 776, 778, 780 and 782 Marlee 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 appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. provisions for a holding by-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act regarding the provision of an acceptable sanitary system solution constructed and operational as determined by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services which may include the applicant obtaining Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Compliance Approval and upgrading the existing municipal infrastructure off site; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 31, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and 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. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, prior to approval of the rezoning application, 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; d. make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter 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 accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; e. 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; f. provide 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; g. the owner has submitted a Housing Issues Report and tenant relocation and assistance plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12; h. 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; 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; and j. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, 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 the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY5.8adopted
3450 Dufferin Street - Naming of a Proposed Private Street for a Development
This report recommends that the name "York Heights Terrace" be approved to identify a proposed private street located at 3450 Dufferin Street. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "York Heights Terrace" for a proposed private street located at 3450 Dufferin Street; 2. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $500.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage; and 3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "York Heights Terrace" for a proposed private street located at 3450 Dufferin Street; 2. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $500.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage; and 3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of this report.
NY5.9adopted
On September 29, 2021, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted to permit a 32-storey (108 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) building with 249 dwelling units, 651 square metres of at-grade retail uses, and 4,021 square metres of office uses. The Zoning By-law Amendment application was deemed complete on December 9, 2021. A site plan control application was also submitted on November 12, 2021 and deemed complete on November 17, 2021. On November 30, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the respective 90-day and 30-day time frames in the Planning Act. A first case management conference took place on April 13, 2023, and a seven day hearing on the Zoning By-law amendment appeal has been scheduled to commence on April 2, 2024. A second case management conference has been scheduled for June 26, 2023, at which time it is anticipated that a Procedural Order with Issues List will be finalized. It is anticipated that the hearing will address the appeal on the Zoning By-law application. The appeal regarding the Site Plan application will be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal. 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 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 Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 586 Eglinton Avenue East. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has submitted a Methane Gas Investigation Report acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and that such matters arising from such study be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services if required; 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. 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; e. 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 f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 30, 2022, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the owner, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to municipal infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and / or that mitigation is required per the Subsurface Investigation, 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 required mitigation, as well as 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. 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 Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 586 Eglinton Avenue East. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has submitted a Methane Gas Investigation Report acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and that such matters arising from such study be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services if required; 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. 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; e. 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 f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 30, 2022, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the owner, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to municipal infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or that mitigation is required per the Subsurface Investigation, 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 required mitigation, as well as 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. 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.
NY5.10adopted
2500 Don Mills Road - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Applications - Appeal Report
On April 19, 2022, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted to permit 30 (96.06 metres) and 39-storey (123 metres) mixed-use buildings containing a total of 823 residential units. The proposed development would include 50,082 square metres of residential gross floor area and 982 square metres of at-grade commercial gross floor area. On February 6, 2023, the Applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications in their 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 Applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2500 Don 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 appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. The final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. A Holding provision is included in the implementing zoning by-law to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place before any development can proceed and the applicant joins the block's draft plan of subdivision application currently underway (21 211396 NNY 17 SB) to coordinate with the abutting landowners in the implementation of the block's servicing and transportation network, public park and the required public conveyance to city standards to support the proposal; 3. In accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above-grade permit, the owner dedicate to the City a minimum of 657 square metres of unencumbered on-site parkland in the northwest portion of the site, with the exact size, location and configuration of the on-site parkland dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and such on-site parkland dedication to be transferred to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of 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 (PFR). 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 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 Applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2500 Don 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 appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. The final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. A Holding provision is included in the implementing zoning by-law to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place before any development can proceed and the applicant joins the block's draft plan of subdivision application currently underway (21 211396 NNY 17 SB) to coordinate with the abutting landowners in the implementation of the block's servicing and transportation network, public park and the required public conveyance to city standards to support the proposal; 3. In accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above-grade permit, the owner dedicate to the City a minimum of 657 square metres of unencumbered on-site parkland in the northwest portion of the site, with the exact size, location and configuration of the on-site parkland dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and such on-site parkland dedication to be transferred to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of 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 & Recreation (PFR). 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 & 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 authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY5.11adopted
5051-5061 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On December 14, 2020, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 42 storey (135 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with non-residential uses on the first 6 storeys, and residential uses above with a total of 350 units. On October 26, 2022 a revised application was submitted proposing a 39 storey (126 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with non-residential uses on the first two storeys, and residential uses above with a total of 365 units. On January 18, 2023, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on April 14, 2023. A Second Case Management Conference is scheduled to be held on July 4, 2023. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 5051-5061 Yonge Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. 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; c. 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; and d. in the event the updated servicing reports referred to in 2.c 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. 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 in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 5051-5061 Yonge Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. 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; c. 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; and d. in the event the updated servicing reports referred to in 2.c 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. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY5.12amended
27 Park Lane Circle - 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 27 Park Lane Circle (application no. 23-123349 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 27 Park Lane Circle 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 27 Park Lane Circle 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 27 Park Lane Circle without any conditions: or 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 27 Park Lane Circle 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.
NY5.13adopted
Avenue Road - Parking Amendments
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Avenue Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing parking machine regulations and introduce a short-term parking area on the west side of Avenue Road, north of Brooke Avenue. The proposed parking amendments will reduce the operating hours of existing Pay-and-Display parking regulations and provide three short-term parking spaces during the weekday morning and evening periods. These changes will enable pick-up/drop-off activity for a daycare centre at 1920 Avenue Road. The spaces are not dedicated to the daycare and are available for anyone with short-term parking needs.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north. 2. City Council prohibit standing from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north. 3. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Avenue Road, between Brooke Avenue and a point 25 metres north. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Avenue Road, between Brooke Avenue and a point 47 metres north. 5. City Council authorize a parking machine regulation to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north. 2. City Council prohibit standing from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north. 3. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Avenue Road, between Brooke Avenue and a point 25 metres north. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Avenue Road, between Brooke Avenue and a point 47 metres north. 5. City Council authorize a parking machine regulation to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north.
NY5.14adopted
Rosewell Crescent - Parking Amendments
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 standing be prohibited from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 108 metres south and on the east side between a point 92 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 37 metres further south. Currently parking is allowed for a maximum of one-hour, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in this area. The proposed standing prohibition will address traffic congestion and enhance safety on Rosewell Avenue during the dismissal time of Havergal College Junior School.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited standing from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 108 metres south. 2. Prohibited standing from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Rosewell Avenue, between a point 92 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 37 metres further south. 3. Amended the existing parking for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Rosewell Avenue between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 106 metres north of Cheritan Avenue to be in effect from a point 108 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 106 metres north of Cheritan Avenue. 4. Amended the existing parking for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Rosewell Avenue between a point 92 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 37 metres further south to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 5. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Rosewell Avenue between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 108 metres south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit standing from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 108 metres south. 2. North York Community Council prohibit standing from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Rosewell Avenue, between a point 92 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 37 metres further south. 3. North York Community Council amend the existing parking for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Rosewell Avenue between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 106 metres north of Cheritan Avenue to be in effect from a point 108 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 106 metres north of Cheritan Avenue. 4. North York Community Council amend the existing parking for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Rosewell Avenue between a point 92 metres south of Lawrence Avenue West and a point 37 metres further south to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 5. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Rosewell Avenue between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 108 metres south.
NY5.15adopted
Weetwood Street - Parking Amendments
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited on the west side of Weetwood Street, from the 1st to 15th of each month, April 1 to November 30. It is also recommended that parking be prohibited on the east of Weetwood Street, from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next and from the 16th to the end of each month, April 1 to November 30. Currently, parking is allowed for up to three hours on both sides of Weetwood Street which results in two-way traffic being obstructed. The proposed alternate side parking prohibitions will promote safe and efficient two-way traffic.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking from the 1st to 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Weetwood Street, between Old Orchard Grove and the north end of Weetwood Street. 2. Prohibited parking from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year and from the 16th to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Weetwood Street, between Old Orchard Grove and the north end of Weetwood Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit parking from the 1st to 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Weetwood Street, between Old Orchard Grove and the north end of Weetwood Street. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year and from the 16th to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Weetwood Street, between Old Orchard Grove and the north end of Weetwood Street.
NY5.16adopted
Dawlish Avenue - Parking Amendments
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 standing be prohibited at all times on the south side of Dawlish Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and a point 47 metres west. Accessible parking permit holders often park on both sides of the road in this area since they are exempt from the existing parking prohibitions. This narrows the travelled road width and obstructs traffic turning from Bayview Avenue. The proposed standing prohibition will result in adequate travelled road width for safe and efficient two-way traffic.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dawlish Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and Mildenhall Road. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Dawlish Avenue, between Mildenhall Road and a point 47 metres west of Bayview Avenue. 3. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Dawlish Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and a point 47 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dawlish Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and Mildenhall Road. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Dawlish Avenue, between Mildenhall Road and a point 47 metres west of Bayview Avenue. 3. North York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Dawlish Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and a point 47 metres west.
NY5.17adopted
Strathgowan Avenue - Parking Amendments
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited at all times on both sides of Strathgowan Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Yonge Street and St Hilda's Avenue. Parking is currently allowed on the north side of this section for a maximum of one-hour from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., April 1 to December 31 and prohibited at all other times. Parking is by permit only on the south side from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Strathgowan Avenue was recently narrowed to 7.0 metres wide in this area to add a sidewalk as part of the redevelopment of 2779 and 2781 Yonge Street and 15-21 Strathgowan Avenue. The proposed parking prohibition will allow for safe and efficient two-way traffic operation on Strathgowan Avenue and result in the loss of approximately three permit parking spaces. There are three permits issued for 13 spaces in this area.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Strathgowan Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Yonge Street and the east curb line of St Hilda's Avenue. 2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Strathgowan Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 90 metres east, to be in effect between Yonge Street and St Hilda's Avenue. 3. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day from April 1 to December 31; Anytime January 1 to March 31, on the north side of Strathgowan Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue, to be in effect between the east curb line of St Hilda's Avenue and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue. 4. Amended the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April 1 to December 31, on the north side of Strathgowan Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue, to be in effect between the east curb line of St Hilda's Avenue and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue. 5. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at all times, on the odd (south) side of Strathgowan Avenue, from a point 36.6 metres east of Yonge Street to the east end of Strathgowan Avenue to be in effect from St. Hilda's Avenue to the east end of Strathgowan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Strathgowan Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Yonge Street and the east curb line of St Hilda's Avenue. 2. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Strathgowan Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 90 metres east, to be in effect between Yonge Street and St Hilda's Avenue. 3. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day from April 1 to December 31; Anytime January 1 to March 31, on the north side of Strathgowan Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue, to be in effect between the east curb line of St Hilda's Avenue and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue. 4. North York Community Council amend the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April 1 to December 31, on the north side of Strathgowan Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue, to be in effect between the east curb line of St Hilda's Avenue and a point 100 metres east of St Hilda's Avenue. 5. North York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at all times, on the odd (south) side of Strathgowan Avenue, from a point 36.6 metres east of Yonge Street to the east end of Strathgowan Avenue to be in effect from St. Hilda's Avenue to the east end of Strathgowan Avenue.
NY5.18adopted
Ranchdale Crescent - Parking Amendments
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing stopping prohibitions on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent be amended to a parking prohibition in effect at all times. The proposed changes will facilitate student drop-off and pick-up activity in front of Ranchdale Public School.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent, between a point 110 metres north of Butterfield Drive and a point 55 metres further north. 2. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent, between a point 90 metres west of Avonwick Gate (north intersection) and a point 32 metres west thereof. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent between a point 110 metres north of Butterfield Drive and a point 55 metres further north. 4. Prohibited parking at all times, on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent, between a point 90 metres west of Avonwick Gate (north intersection) and a point 32 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent, between a point 110 metres north of Butterfield Drive and a point 55 metres further north. 2. North York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent, between a point 90 metres west of Avonwick Gate (north intersection) and a point 32 metres west thereof. 3. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent between a point 110 metres north of Butterfield Drive and a point 55 metres further north. 4. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times, on the west side of Ranchdale Crescent, between a point 90 metres west of Avonwick Gate (north intersection) and a point 32 metres further west.
NY5.19adopted
North York Boulevard - Pay-and-Display Parking
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on North York Boulevard. The purpose of this request is to add new on-street paid parking to help support local parking demands and encourage parking turnover. Transportation Services and the Toronto Parking Authority staff have identified five pay-and-display parking spots on the south side of North York Boulevard, just west of Yonge Street to allow parking to maximize parking available to patrons.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3 "Pay-and-Display Parking - North York Boulevard" to the report (April 28, 2023), from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report "Pay-and-Display Parking - North York Boulevard ", dated April 28, 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
NY5.20adopted
19 Reiner Road - Encroachment Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application to construct an encroachment within the public right-of-way at 19 Reiner Road. The encroachment consists of a 1.8 metre high wooden fence, at the flank of the subject premises, which is in contravention of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. Specifically, the proposed 1.8 metre fence, is located within 70 metres of nearby intersections. Although the proposed fence does not meet the requirements under Code Chapter 743, staff is of the opinion that it will not have a negative impact on the public right-of-way for pedestrians or for traffic on the affected streets and does not pose a sight line obstruction at the nearby intersections. Therefore, Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner, subject to conditions.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 19 Reiner Road, to permit the installation of 1.8 metre high wooden fence on the flank of the subject premises within the public right-of-way at 19 Reiner Road, subject to the following conditions: a. Indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted. b. Maintain the fence at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement. c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City. d. Remove the fence upon receiving written notice to do so. e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments. f. The proposed fence includes a 3 metre by 3 metre vision splay, at the rear corner flank, to assist with mitigating any sightline concerns at the existing garage entrance. g. The proposed fence is not to be utilized as a primary enclosure fence for any pool located on the subject property. h. The proposed fence is not permitted to enclose the utility box, at rear flank of the property, unless written permissions is received from the appropriate asset owner.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 19 Reiner Road, to permit the installation of 1.8 metre high wooden fence on the flank of the subject premises within the public right-of-way at 19 Reiner Road, subject to the following conditions: a. Indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. Maintain the fence at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the fence upon receiving written notice to do so; e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments; f. The proposed fence includes a 3 metre by 3 metre vision splay, at the rear corner flank, to assist with mitigating any sightline concerns at the existing garage entrance; g. The proposed fence is not to be utilized as a primary enclosure fence for any pool located on the subject property; and h. The proposed fence is not permitted to enclose the utility box, at rear flank of the property, unless written permissions is received from the appropriate asset owner.
NY5.21amended
56 Otter Crescent - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 56 Otter Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to keep a fence for a pool enclosure that does not meet the 1.2 metre height due to dense entwined cedar branches, which would not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(D)(1) of the bylaw.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted a fence exemption permit with conditions to the property owners of 56 Otter Crescent, thereby allowing the proposed fence to remain. Directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 (Fences), or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 56 Otter Crescent for a proposed fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences). OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 56 Otter Crescent, thereby allowing the proposed fence to remain. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 (Fences), or its successor by-law.
NY5.22amended
86 Wembley Road - Request for a Fence Exemption
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 86 Wembley Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.3.(C) 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for a juliette gate, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3.(C) 3 of the bylaw.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted a fence exemption to the property owner of 86 Wembley Road, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 (Fences), or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption, by the property owner of 86 Wembley Road, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences), and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 86 Wembley Road, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447 (Fences), or its successor by-law.
NY5.23amended
89 Dawlish Avenue - 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. 1. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 89 Dawlish Avenue to maintain a Pool Enclosure with no fence in the rear yard west side of the property which consists of a brick wall of a garage from the neighbouring property and is a Violation as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3 (A) (2)- Enclosure required 2. Also, the owner(s) of 89 Dawlish Avenue would like consideration to maintain a Pool Enclosure (GATES) attached to the house which is a Violation of The City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 1 (E) (1)(b) - Construction standards A Notice of Violation was issued on Mar 24, 2023 The subject property of 89 Dawlish Avenue is located in Ward 15, on a residentially zoned property. This property is a detached house.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted an exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 89 Dawlish Avenue, to allow them to maintain a pool enclosure with a gap in the fence and gates that are attached to the house. 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 89 Dawlish Avenue, to allow them to maintain a Pool Enclosure with no fence in the rear yard west side of the property, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences), specifically section 447-1.3 (A) (2)- Enclosure required. 2. Also Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 89 Dawlish Avenue, to allow them to maintain a Pool Enclosure (GATES) attached to the house which is in Violation of The City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 1 (E) (1)(b) - Construction standards. OR 3. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 89 Dawlish Avenue, to allow them to maintain a pool enclosure with a gap in the fence and gates that are attached to the house. 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.
NY5.24amended
11 Malabar Place - 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 11 Malabar Place to maintain a chain link fence in the rear yard on the south, east and west side of the property which has fence posts that exceed the maximum allowable space between posts of 2.4 meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3E(2.A) Table 3 - Minimum Standards for Chain-Link Fence Construction. Also, the owner(s) of 11 Malabar Place would also like consideration to maintain Part of the Pool Enclosure to be closure than 1.2 metres horizontally to the water's edge in the pool. A Violation of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, 447 1.3(E)(1)(a) Construction standards. (1) (2) A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: (a) (b) (c) (d) Be no closer than 1.2 metres horizontally to the water's edge in the pool. A Notice of Violation was not yet issued however the owner was advised to apply for a fence exemption 11 Malabar is located in Ward - 15 and is a detached home in a residential zone.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted an exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 11 Malabar Place, to allow them to maintain the chain link fence with greater than 2.4 meters between posts. 2. Granted an exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 11 Malabar Place, to allow them to maintain an enclosure closer than 1.2 metres from the waters edge. 3. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. 4. 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 11 Malabar Place, to allow them to maintain the chain link fence with greater than 2.4 meters between posts, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences), specifically section 447-1.3E (2.A) Table 3 - Minimum Standards for Chain-Link Fence Construction. Also refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 11 Malabar Place, to allow them to maintain a Pool Enclosure closure than 1.2 metres Horizontally from the waters edge. which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences), specifically section 447 1.3(E)(1)(a) Construction standards. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 11 Malabar Place, to allow them to maintain the chain link fence with greater than 2.4 meters between posts. Also, grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner of 11 Malabar Place, to allow them to maintain an enclosure closer than 1.2 metres from the waters edge. 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.
NY5.25amended
212 Bessborough Drive - 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 212 Bessborough Drive to maintain a wood link fence in the rear yard on the south side of the property which has fence that exceeds the maximum allowed height of 2m as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences Item 9 - Any other fence. A Notice of Violation was issued on March 3, 2023.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted an exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 212 Bessborough Drive, to allow them to maintain a 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 212 Bessborough Drive, 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 447 (Fences) specifically section 447-1.2 B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences Item 9 - Any other fence OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 212 Bessborough Drive, to allow them to maintain a 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.
NY5.26amended
3 Cameron Crescent - 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. 1. a. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent to maintain a wood fence (with horizontal boards) in the rear yard on the south side of the property which has exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2 Metres as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences Item 9 - Any other fence b. Also, this report will consider the application on the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent to maintain a Pool Fence Enclosure in the rear yard of the property which has a gate that is within 1 Metre of an opening, as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 1.3C (3) Swimming pool enclosures - Access Protection. A Notice of Violation was issued on Feb 28, 2023.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted an exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent, to allow them to maintain the wood fence greater than 2 metres in height. 2. Granted an exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent, to allow them to maintain a gate within 1 metre of an opening. 3. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. 4. 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 & Standards, East District recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. a. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent, to allow them to maintain a wood fence (with horizontal boards) in the rear yard on the south side of the property which has exceeds the maximum allowable Height of 2 Metres. This does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 B(1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences Item 9 - Any other fence b. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent, to allow them to maintain a Pool Fence Enclosure in the rear yard of the property which has a gate that is within 1 Metre of an opening. This does not comply with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 1.3C (3) Swimming pool enclosures - Access Protection. OR 2. a. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent, to allow them to maintain the wood fence greater than 2 metres in height. b. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 3 Cameron Crescent, to allow them to maintain a gate within 1 metre of an opening. 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.
NY5.27adopted
14 Granite Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 14 Granite Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the proximity of the tree to the house and the risk of tree failure that could result in personal injury or property damage. The Colorado blue spruce tree, Picea pungens, in question measures 44 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Denied the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 14 Granite Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 14 Granite Street.
NY5.28not adopted
136 Craighurst Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 136 Craighurst Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to structural deficiencies, poor location, and an allergy to the tree's nuts. The black walnut tree, Juglans nigra, in question measures 45 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
North York Community Council took no action on this item.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 136 Craighurst Avenue.
NY5.29adopted
164 McNicoll Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 164 McNicoll Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to its location, and to prevent possible hazards to their property. The Colorado blue spruce tree, Picea pungens, in question measures 36 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Denied the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 164 McNicoll Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 164 McNicoll Avenue.
NY5.30adopted
817 Mount Pleasant Road - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 817 Mount Pleasant Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest. The subject property, St. Peter's Estonian Lutheran Church, recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and the property meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. The subject property includes a Mid-Century Modernist style church designed and completed in 1955 by Estonian-Canadian architect Michael Bach which as a place of worship has significant historical and associative connections to the Estonian-Canadian community. In 2018, the Midtown in Focus Study Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment identified 817 Mount Pleasant Avenue as having potential cultural heritage value. The Yonge-Eglinton Official Plan Amendment (OPA 405) identifies the property on Map 21-10. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
North York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council include the property located at 817 Mount Pleasant Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council include the property located at 817 Mount Pleasant Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, April 6, 2023, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
NY5.31adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board
This report recommends the appointment of two public members to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board.
North York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office from May 24, 2023 to May 16, 2027, and until successors are appointed: • Matthew Baker • Caroline Uyeno
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. North York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office from May 24, 2023 to May 16, 2027, and until successors are appointed: • Matthew Baker • Caroline Uyeno
NY5.32adopted
Fairholme Avenue and Shermount Avenue - All-Way Stop Control
In December 2022, Transportation Staff conducted a study to see if an all-way stop control at the intersection of Fairholme Avenue and Shermount Avenue met the criteria required for installation. This study came back finding that the criteria were not met. However, I have recently spoken to many members of the community who are concerned about the impacts of not having an all-way stop control at this intersection on community safety in the neighbourhood. Therefore, I am requesting that all-way stop controls be installed at the intersection of Fairholme Avenue and Shermount Avenue.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized an all-way stop control at the intersection of Fairholme Avenue and Shermount Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize an all-way stop control at the intersection of Fairholme Avenue and Shermount Avenue.
NY5.33amended
Road Safety Concerns at a Tim Hortons at 793 Wilson Avenue
Our office has been receiving numerous complaints about pedestrian and road safety at the Tim Hortons drive-thru location at 793 Wilson Avenue, just west of Dufferin Street. Specifically, these concerns stem from a lines of vehicles that back onto eastbound Wilson Avenue as they wait to be served at the drive-thru at this Tim Hortons location. This has resulted in significant traffic congestion along eastbound Wilson Avenue, the blocking of pedestrians using the sidewalk in front of the Tim Hortons and vehicles disobeying pre-existing signs that prohibits left-hand exit turns onto the westbound lanes of Wilson Avenue. These concerns have been ongoing for years and it presents significant risks to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct the necessary Traffic Study or Safety Investigation and to report to the September 7, 2023 meeting of North York Community Council on the feasibility of implementing additional measures to mitigate the risk to motorists and pedestrians in-and-around 793 Wilson Avenue that includes, but are not limited to, options like: a. additional signage near the property that states "Do Not Block Driveway"; b. "Right Turn Only" signage vehicles leaving the drive-thru; or c. "No Left Turn" sign across the street from the Tim Hortons for westbound traffic trying to enter the drive thru.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct the Manager, Transportation Services, to implement additional measures to mitigate the risk to motorists and pedestrian in and around 793 Wilson Avenue that includes but are not limited to additional signage near the property that states "Do Not Block Driveway", a "Right Turn Only" sign (at the aforementioned street light pole for vehicles leaving the drive-thru) and a "No Left Turn" sign across the street from the Tim Hortons for westbound traffic trying to enter the drive thru. 2. North York Community Council request the Manager, Transportation Services, to report on the above and other possible solutions to address these dangers at the next North York Community Council meeting on June 20, 2023.
NY5.34adopted
North York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 488-2023 to to 498-2023. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 499-2023.