North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 50 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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NY7.26adopted
This report requests Council's authority for the City to assume the municipal roads and services within Herons Hill Way, in accordance with the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2471, registered on December 1, 2009 between Monarch Corporation and the City of Toronto.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Herons Hill Way and that the City formally assume the roads within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2471. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement. 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2471. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2471 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Herons Hill Way and that the City formally assume the roads within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2471. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement. 3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2471. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2471 to Toronto Hydro.
NY7.27amended
Residential Demolition Application - 167 Armour Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of a single family dwelling at 167 Armour Boulevard is being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwellings at 167 Armour Boulevard, with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and d. that any holes on the property be backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 167 Armour Boulevard and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwellings because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings without conditions. Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY7.28amended
Request to Demolish the Residential Building at 21 Southvale Drive
This report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II "Demolition Control", the demolition permit application for 21 Southvale Drive is deferred to North York Community Council to grant or refuse, including any conditions, to be attached to the permit. The owner proposes to demolish the existing single detached dwelling on the property. A permit for construction of a new building has not been submitted because the property will form part of the parkland dedication requirements for the proposed Sunnybrook Plaza redevelopment at 660 Eglinton Ave East.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 21 Southvale Drive, with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and 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 be backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the application for the demolition at 21Southvale Drive, and: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential building because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building without any conditions. Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and 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.
NY7.29amended
Residential Demolition Application - 492-498 Eglinton Avenue East and 3-7 Cardiff Road
In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the following seven (7) demolition application(s) for 492-498 Eglinton Ave. East and 3-7 Cardiff Road (Application No. 18-271361 DEM, 18-271368 DEM, 18-271374DEM, 18-271381 DEM,18-271329 DEM,18-271340 and 18-271346 DEM) to North York Community Council for consideration and to decide whether to grant or refuse the application(s), including any conditions, to be attached to the permit applications. This staff report is regarding a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the subject residential building(s) at 492-498 Eglinton Avenue East and 3-7 Cardiff Road, with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and 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 be backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
Toronto Building recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing (7) dwellings at 492-498 Eglinton Avenue East and 3-7 Cardiff Road because there is no permit for a replacement building issued on this site. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building(s), with or without any further condition(s) that in the opinion of North York Community Council is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the residential properties being demolished.
NY7.30amended
Residential Demolition Applications - 162, 164, 166 and 200 Cummer Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article II "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of single detached dwellings located at 162, 164, 166 and 200 Cummer Ave is referred to the North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as no building permit has been issued for a replacement building. If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permits, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the single family dwellings at 162, 164, 166 and 200 Cummer Avenue, with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; and b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition.
Staff recommendation as filed
Toronto Building recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications for 162, 164, 166 and 200 Cummer Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwellings because there is no permit to replace the building on the site. Or, 2. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings without condition. Or, 3. Approve the application to demolish the single family dwellings with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and d. that any holes on the property be backfilled with clean fill.
NY7.31adopted
Transportation Services recommends that the portions of Varna Drive and Cather Crescent and all of Trafford Lane be permanently closed for incorporation into the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project - Northeast District. A new public road network will be constructed to replace the above-noted closed public highways as part of the revitalization project.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the phased permanent closure of portions of the public highways named Varna Drive and Cather Crescent, shown as Parts 1 and 2 respectively on Sketch No. PS-2019-050 (the "Stage 3 Highways"); portions of Varna Drive and Cather Crescent, shown as Parts 1 and 2 respectively on Sketch No. PS-2019-051 (the "Stage 4 Highways") and the portion of Cather Crescent and Trafford Lane, shown as Parts 1 and 2 respectively on Sketch No. PS-2019-049 (the "Stage 5 Highways"), attached to the report (June 6, 2019) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact the by-laws substantially in the form of the draft by-laws attached as Appendices "A" and "B" to the report (June 6, 2019) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the phased permanent closure of portions of the public highways named Varna Drive and Cather Crescent, shown as Parts 1 and 2 respectively on Sketch No. PS-2019-050 (the "Stage 3 Highways"); portions of Varna Drive and Cather Crescent, shown as Parts 1 and 2 respectively on Sketch No. PS-2019-051 (the "Stage 4 Highways") and the portion of Cather Crescent and Trafford Lane, shown as Parts 1 and 2 respectively on Sketch No. PS-2019-049 (the "Stage 5 Highways"), attached to the report dated June 6, 2019, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact the by-laws substantially in the form of the draft by-laws attached as Appendices "A" and "B" to the report dated June 6, 2019, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
NY7.32adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 33 Lytton Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 33 Lytton Boulevard for a 1.8 metre high wooden fence setback a minimum of 2.1 metres from the City sidewalk on Duplex Avenue flanking the subject premises. The fence on the public right of way does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to install a 1.8 metre high wooden fence on the flankage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 33 Lytton Boulevard subject to the following conditions: a. the property owners enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at their expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. the property owners must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment; c. the property owners agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachment; d. the property owners agree to remove the existing overgrown hedges on the public right of way on the Duplex Avenue flankage; and e. the property owners will comply with Urban Forestry's requirements with regard to the affected City tree including the submission of the Tree Protection Guarantee funds.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the request to install a 1.8 metre high wooden fence on the flankage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 33 Lytton Boulevard subject to the following conditions: a. the property owners enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at their expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. the property owners must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment; c. the property owners agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachment; d. the property owners agree to remove the existing overgrown hedges on the public right of way on the Duplex Avenue flankage; and e. the property owners will comply with Urban Forestry's requirements with regard to the affected City tree including the submission of the Tree Protection Guarantee funds.
NY7.33adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 33 Laird Drive
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner of 33 Laird Drive to install and maintain a 19.2 metre long and 1.0 metre high canopy with signage at a height of 2.6 metres above ground level. A portion of the canopy that is 6.8 metres in length has no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk on the south-east corner of Canvarco Road and Laird Drive within the boulevard area. The portion of the 6.8 metre long canopy with signage on the public right of way does not meet the setback requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743-14 (C), Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owners will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to install and maintain a 19.2 metre long and 1.0 metre high canopy with signage at a height of 2.6 metres above ground level with a portion of the canopy that is 6.8 metres in length having no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk on the south-east corner of Canvarco Road and Laird Drive within the boulevard area at 33 Laird Drive, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment; c. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy with signage in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachment; and d. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopy shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to install and maintain a 19.2 metre long and 1.0 metre high canopy with signage at a height of 2.6 metres above ground level. A portion of the canopy that is 6.8 metres in length has no setback from the rear edge of the sidewalk on the south-east corner of Canvarco Road and Laird Drive within the boulevard area at 33 Laird Drive, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assumes all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. the property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment; c. the property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the canopy with signage in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachment; and d. the property owner agrees that any discharge of water from the canopy shall be oriented to direct water away from the road or sidewalk.
NY7.34adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 88 Forest Heights Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner(s) of 88 Forest Heights Boulevard for the 2.8 metre high pillars with decorative lights and a 2.2 metre high metal fence, both with a 4.7 metre setback from the roadway curb, and a 1.3 metre high intercom system, with a 2.5 metre setback from the roadway curb on Forest Heights Boulevard fronting the subject premises. The proposed pillars, fence, and intercom system on the public right of way do not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of. The owner(s) will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to maintain the 2.8 metre high pillars with decorative lights, 2.2 metre high metal fence and a 1.3 metre high intercom system on the frontage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 88 Forest Heights Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. the property owner(s) must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owner(s) agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; d. the property owner(s) shall remove the encroachments if required by the General Manager, Transportation Services, at any time and restore the street to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the property owner(s) are responsible for the cost of replacing the footings and fence if they are damaged as a result of a water main break; and f. the property owner(s) are responsible for the cost of removing and replacing the footings and fence if their removal is required for the City to gain access to the water main for replacement or maintenance purposes.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to maintain the 2.8 metre high pillars with decorative lights, 2.2 metre high metal fence and a 1.3 metre high intercom system on the frontage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 88 Forest Heights Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. the property owner(s) must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owner(s) agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; d. the property owner(s) shall remove the encroachments if required by the General Manager, Transportation Services, at any time and restore the street to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the property owner(s) are responsible for the cost of replacing the footings and fence if they are damaged as a result of a water main break; and f. the property owner(s) are responsible for the cost of removing and replacing the footings and fence if their removal is required for the City to gain access to the water main for replacement or maintenance purposes.
NY7.35deferred
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 45 Addison Crescent
This report recommends that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent. The owner is requesting removal to address concerns regarding the potential for an allergic reaction to the tree's nuts. The subject tree is a black walnut (Juglans nigra) measuring 71 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on September 16, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Addison Crescent.
NY7.36adopted
Application to Remove a City-owned Tree and a Private Tree - 77 Citation Drive
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located on the road allowance adjacent to the property located at 77 Citation Drive and that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned tree located on the property at 77 Citation Drive. An applicant on behalf of the property owner is requesting removal to allow for the construction of a new dwelling. The subject trees are a City-owned Colorado spruce (Picea pungens) tree measuring 53 cm in diameter, located on the City-owned road allowance at the front of the property and a privately owned Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca') tree measuring 38 cm in diameter, located on the property itself. The Tree By-law does not support the removal of these trees as they are healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located on the road allowance adjacent to 77 Citation Drive. 2. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned tree located at 77 Citation Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located on the road allowance adjacent to 77 Citation Drive and that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned tree located at 77 Citation Drive.
NY7.37amended
Request for Fence Exemption - 28 Bowring Walk
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner(s) of 28 Bowring Walk for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447-1.3E (c) permit rear yard pool enclosure which facilitates a climbable feature contrary to Chapter 447-1.3E (c) of the bylaw. The subject property 28 Bowring Walk is located in Ward 6, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENTS South Side South side of property. South side Neighbours Lattice fence is a climbable feature leading into subject property A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: Have no element or attachment between 100 millimetres and 1.2 metres above grade that may facilitate climbing the outside of the enclosure.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the fence exemption application for the rear yard pool enclosure provided that a plexiglass barrier be erected covering the lattice on the adjoining property. 2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair without further alterations. 3. Directed and requires that, at such time as replacement of the fence is required, such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 28 Bowring Walk, rear yard pool enclosure which facilitates a climbable feature, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences. Or, 2. Grant the application for the rear yard pool enclosure which facilitates a climbable feature without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY7.38amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear - 531 Cranbrooke Avenue
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner(s) of 531 Cranbrooke Ave for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter of 447-1.3 E (1) (b) of the bylaw permit Pool enclosure to violate height and climbable features contrary to 447-1.3 E (1) (b) of the bylaw. The subject property 531 Cranbrooke Ave is located in Ward 8, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENTS Rear Yard South Side of the property. Pool Enclosure does not comply with current Pool enclosure requirements as related to gate height and possible climbable features within the house. 447-1.3 E (1) (b) A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: Be no closer than one metre to any external condition that may facilitate climbing the outside of the enclosure unless the height of the enclosure is at least 1.8 metres for a distance of at least one metre on each side of the condition Rear Yard South Side of the property. Pool enclosure does not have a separation from the dwelling unit to the pool. 447-1.3 C (3) If the wall of any building, or any portion of it, forms part of the pool enclosure, there shall be no access to the enclosed pool area through the wall.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application for an exemption permit by the owner(s) of 531 Cranbrooke Avenue, permit pool enclosure for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. 2. Directed that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 531 Cranbrooke Avenue, Permit pool enclosure with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences. Or, 2. Grant the application for the Rear yard fence height and climbable features without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY7.39amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 153 Strathallan Boulevard
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner of 153 Strathallan Boulevard to maintain 1) 3.0 metres high board on board cedar privacy screen 2) 2.1 metres high board on board cedar pool equipment storage unit, which does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, as detailed in the following chart. The subject property 153 Strathallan Boulevard is located in Ward 8, in residential zone. LOCATION ORIENTATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION* Rear Yard East side of the property Height Height of fence (Pool equipment storage unit) at the highest point is 2.4 metres in the rear yard, exceeds the permitted height of 2 metres. Section 447-2B (2) Maximum height of fence 2 metres in rear yard. Rear Yard East side of the property Height of fence at the highest point is 3 metres in the rear yard, exceeds the permitted height of 2 metres Section 447-2B (2) Maximum height of fence 2 metres in rear yard.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application for an exemption submitted by the owner of 153 Strathallan Boulevard to maintain a 3.0 metre high cedar board on board privacy screen and a 2.4 metre high cedar board on board pool equipment storage unit in the rear yard, which does not comply with the provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. 2. Directed that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the fence exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application for an exemption submitted by the owner of 153 Strathallan Boulevard to maintain a 1) 3.0 metre high cedar board on board privacy screen 2) 2.4 metre high cedar board on board pool equipment storage unit in the rear yard, which does not comply with provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and direct that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the exemption to maintain a 1) 3.0 metre high cedar board on board privacy screen 2) 2.4 metre high cedar board on board pool equipment storage unit in the rear yard to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY7.40amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 344 Lawrence Avenue West
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner(s) of 344 Lawrence Ave W for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447-2B (1) - Height of the fence exceeds the height permitted by the Chapter, Namely, Wood fence constructed on East side of the rear yard exceeds maximum height of 2M, contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw. The subject property 344 Lawrence Ave W is located in Ward 8, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear East side of property, rear yard. Fence located behind front wall of the dwelling is higher than 2.0 metres in height at the highest element. Looking to have a fence which is 2.4 metres in height. Chapter 447, Section 2 B (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one metre away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence namely maximum fence height 2.0 metres.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the rear fence height for the property at 344 Lawrence Avenue West, without conditions. 2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair, without alteration. 3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing 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 permit, by the owner(s) of 344 Lawrence Avenue West, rear fence height, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences. Or, 2. Grant the application for the rear fence height without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY7.41amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 36 Old Colony Road
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner(s) of 36 Old Colony Rd for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to retain an existing fence which forms part of their tennis court, to form one side of the swimming pool enclosure and therefore be exempt from Chapter 447-1.3.E(2)(a) - Chain link mesh size and Chapter 447 - 1.3.E(2)(a) - spacing of posts. The subject property 36 Old Colony Rd is located in Ward 15, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear Yard Fence along north edge of property forming part of the pool enclosure. Existing chain link mesh size too large. (50.8mm). Chapter 447-1.3.E(2)(a) - mesh size larger than 38mm. Rear Yard Fence along north edge of property forming part of the pool enclosure. Existing post spacing between 3.0 to 3.2 metres. (with exception of post beside gate where distance is 1.7m). Chapter 447-1.3.E(2)(a) - Spacing of posts greater than 2.4 metres.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the swimming pool enclosure to be retained with chain link mesh size, and spacing of fence posts in excess of that permitted by the bylaw for the property at 36 Old Colony Road, without conditions. 2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair, without alteration. 3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing & Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 36 Old Colony Road, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, namely: chain link mesh size and maximum post spacing. Or, 2. Grant the application for the swimming pool enclosure to be retained with chain link mesh size, and spacing of fence posts in excess of that permitted by the bylaw, without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY7.42deferred
Application for Fence Exemption - 2 Bond Avenue
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the homeowners of 2 Bond Avenue to erect a 2.5 meter high wooden fence with stucco finish in the front yard. The wood fence does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The following chart indicates the violations and relevant sections of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences: The subject property 2 Bond Avenue is located in Ward 16, in a residential zone. LOCATION ORIENTATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION* & REQUIREMENT Front Yard West side of property Proposed fence will exceed the permitted height of 1.2 meters high in the front yard. Section 447-2B.(1) Table 1 Maximum height of fence- 1.2 meters in the front yard
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on September 16, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application for an exemption submitted by the property owners of 2 Bond Avenue to erect a proposed wooden fence with stucco finish in the front yard, which, does not comply with provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and direct that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the exemption to permit homeowners of 2 Bond Avenue to erect a proposed wooden fence with stucco finish fence in the front yard, to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY7.43adopted
Appointment of Stakeholder Representative to Larry Grossman Forest Hill Arena Board
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process to authorize the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board.
North York Community Council: 1. Appointed Gary Cilevitz as the Forest Hill Hockey Association representative to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. North York Community Council appoint Gary Cilevitz as the Forest Hill Hockey Association representative to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed.
NY7.44adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process to authorize the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to North Toronto Memorial Arena Board.
North York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until successors are appointed: - Gordon Ashworth - Karen Stintz 2. Appointed Gillian Jagasai as the Avenue Road Eglinton Community Association representative to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed 3. Appointed Janice Mitchell as the North Toronto Skating Club representative to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. North York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until successors are appointed: - Gordon Ashworth - Karen Stintz 2. North York Community Council appoint Gillian Jagasai as the Avenue Road Eglinton Community Association representative to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed 3. North York Community Council appoint Janice Mitchell as the North Toronto Skating Club representative to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed
NY7.45adopted
Appointment of Public Member to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process to authorize the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board.
North York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidate to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed: - Jennifer Smith
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. North York Community Council appoint the following candidate to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed: Jennifer Smith
NY7.46adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 2966 Bayview Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner(s) of 2966 Bayview Avenue for the 2.2 metre high metal fence and retaining wall measured from the roadway grade and setback 3.5 metres from the roadway curb on Bayview Avenue fronting the subject premises. The proposed metal fence and retaining wall on the public right of way do not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of given their height and distance from the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue. The owner(s) will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to maintain the 2.2 metre high metal fence and retaining wall measured from the roadway grade on the frontage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 2966 Bayview Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the property owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. the property owner(s) must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. the property owner(s) agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; and d. the property owner(s) shall remove the encroachments if required by the General Manager, Transportation Services, at any time and restore the street to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to maintain the 2.2 metre high metal fence and retaining wall measured from the roadway grade on the frontage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 2966 Bayview Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The property owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; b. The property owner(s) must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachments in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments; c. The property owner(s) agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace the encroachments; and d. The property owner(s) shall remove the encroachments if required by the General Manager, Transportation Services, at any time and restore the street to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
NY7.47forwarded without recommendation
Request for Interim Directions Report - 25 Fisherville Road
A re-zoning application was deemed complete by the Director, Community Planning, North York District on September 14, 2018 for 25 Fisherville Road to construct two new 18-storey residential apartment buildings beside an existing 18 storey apartment building on site, which would be maintained in place. Pursuant to the adoption of Item NY3.3 on February 26, 2019, City Council directed staff to continue negotiations with the owner/applicant regarding the proposal and to oppose the application, in what was then its form, in the event of an appeal by the owner/applicant to the LPAT. I understand that on June 21, 2019 the owner/applicant submitted a with prejudice resubmission to staff for their consideration with the caveat that the resubmission was premised on City Council receiving a Final Report from staff with respect to the resubmission prior to the October 2, 2019 City Council meeting. In order for City Council to provide staff with directions regarding a potential appeal of the re-zoning application, as resubmitted, to the LPAT over the summer break, it's necessary for a Request for an Interim Directions Report to be submitted directly to the July 16, 2019, agenda of City Council to address the resubmission.
North York Community Council submits this item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council direct that: 1. The Director, Community Planning, North York District, report directly to City Council at its meeting of July 16 and 17, 2019, with an Interim Request for Direction Report regarding the June 21, 2019 resubmission of a re-zoning application for 25 Fisherville Road to the City Planning Division.
NY7.48received
Redesigning the Bus stop at Wilson Avenue and Dubray Avenue for Student Safety and Accommodation
This report seeks to inform North York Community Council that a final report will be prepared by Transportation Services regarding improving the public boulevard at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Dubray Avenue. Various options are currently being considered by Transportation Services and further consultation is required with staff from the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto District School Board.
North York Community Council received the report for information.
NY7.49adopted
Change to Parking Prohibitions Across Frontage of Sloane Public School - 110 Sloane Avenue
Concerns in the community regarding traffic and student safety at Sloane Public School led to a community consultation with Transportation Services. These recommended changes need to be implemented in time for the start of the new school year in September, 2019.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sloane Avenue, between a point 38 metres north of Elvaston Drive and a point 224 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
That North York Community Council recommend that City Council: 1. Prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sloane Avenue, between a point 38 metres north of Elvaston Drive and a point 224 metres further north.
NY7.50adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 1002-2019 to 1009-2019. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1010-2019.